Traunsee
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The northern half of the Traunsee
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| Location | Salzkammergut |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Primary inflows | Traun River |
| Primary outflows | Traun River |
| Basin countries | Austria |
| Max. length | 12 km |
| Max. width | 3 km |
| Surface area | 24.5 km² |
| Max. depth | 191 m |
| Surface elevation | 423 m |
| Settlements | Gmunden, Ebensee, Altmunster, Traunkirchen |
Traunsee is a lake in the Salzkammergut, Austria, located at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.. Its surface is approximately 24.5 km² and its maximum depth is 191 metres. It is a popular tourist destination, and its attractions include Schloss Ort, a medieval castle.
At the North end of the lake is Gmunden, at the south end is Ebensee. The lake is surrounded by mountains, including the Traunstein, and a number of other towns and villages surround the lake, including Altmünster and Traunkirchen.
Traunsee lake is also apparently home to a lake monster known as "Lungy". In Austrian folklore, The legends tell of a Waterhorse being ridden on the back by a Mermaid. There are some rare photos and videos online showing what appears to be a large creature swimming in the lake. The very first photograph of the creature was taken by an English tourist in July 2013.
External links
Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons
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