Lake Störmthal
The Störmthaler See is located in the middle of the Leipzig New Zealand southeast of LeipzigIt has been completely flooded since the end of 2012. The unique feature of the Störmthaler See is the floating art object VINETA, a unique event venue in Europe.
Interesting facts about Lake Störmthal
| Our history | |
|---|---|
| Until about 1994 | Opencast lignite mining |
| 2001 – 2012 | Flooding of the lake |
| data | |
|---|---|
| Area | 7,33 km² |
| Altitude above sea level | 117 m |
| Volume | 158 million cubic meters of water |
| depth | 55 m |
| Bathing water quality | Good (EU Bathing Water Directive) |
| Water connection | Markkleeberger Lake |
Around Lake Störmthal
The existing waterway connection to Lake Markkleeberg, which has also been fully flooded and opened, is the first waterway connection between two lakes in Leipzig's New Zealand. The Mining Technology Park, located in the immediate vicinity of the lake, is also an interesting tourist destination.
A maritime harbor for sailboats is located on the southern shore of the lake.
A more than 100-year-old Waalschokker, a Dutch sailor who used to work in the Wadden Sea, enriches the tourist development of Lake Störmthal.
Since 2014, group trips can also be booked on the traditional sailing ship "Störmthal".
Further information about the traditional sailing ship at www.ms-stoermthal.de.
But the biggest attraction at Störmthaler Lake is the small island, or rather the art object VINETA, which was created in 2010 as part of the "Art instead of Coal" initiative. At 15 meters, it is currently the tallest floating structure on a German lake.
There are exciting offers and activities around VINETA, such as an amphibious tour with original restored amphibious vehicles.
The new LAGOVIDA holiday resort on Lake Störmthal was opened in 2014.
The Casa Marina, located directly on the harbor promenade, is the heart of LAGOVIDA.