Traunsee

Traunsee
The northern half of the Traunsee
Location	Salzkammergut
Coordinates	47°52′N 13°48′E / 47.867°N 13.800°E / 47.867; 13.800Coordinates: 47°52′N 13°48′E / 47.867°N 13.800°E / 47.867; 13.800
Primary inflows	Traun River
Primary outflows	Traun River
Basin countries	Austria
Max. length	12 km (7.5 mi)
Max. width	3 km (1.9 mi)
Surface area	24.5 km2 (9.5 sq mi)
Max. depth	191 m (627 ft)
Surface elevation	423 m (1,388 ft)
Settlements	Gmunden, Ebensee, Altmunster, Traunkirchen

Traunsee is a lake in the Salzkammergut, Austria, located at 47°52′N 13°48′E / 47.867°N 13.800°E / 47.867; 13.800. 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 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 that resides in the waters. There are 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.