Lake_Velencei

Lake Velence

Lake Velence

Steppe lake in Fejér

Lake Velence (German: Welenzer See), an endorheic basin, is the third largest natural lake in Hungary. It is a popular holiday destination among Hungarians.

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The lake has an area of 26 km2, one third of which is covered by the common reed. Because of the sunny climate of the area and the shallowness of the lake, it is one of the warmest lakes in Europe: its temperature in the summer may reach 26 to 28 °C.[1][2]

Location

Lake Velence is located in Fejér county, close to the M7 motorway between Budapest and Székesfehérvár, at the foot of the Velence Mountains.

Settlements along the shore

Wildlife

A part of the lake is a bird reserve with a lot of species.

Events

The lake was the venue for the World Rowing Masters Regatta in September 2019.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Hungary: Peace at Lake Velence
  2. [2]
    "A Velencei-tó bemutatása". Archived from the original on 2008-09-15. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
  3. [3]
    "2019 World Rowing Masters Regatta". Retrieved 16 July 2020.


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