Man-made Lakes to Explore in Salzburg

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Salzburg

Salzburg is a state of the modern Republic of Austria. The region was widely settled in prehistoric times, both in the mountains and the Alpine foreland, because of its mineral resources. The tourist trade, including winter sports, is a major source of income, with the main centres at Salzburg city (especially its music and drama festivals), Badgastein, and Zell am See. The state has good road and rail communications.

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Man-made Lakes to Explore in Salzburg

Almkanal

The Almkanal is an artificial works channel in the south of the city of Salzburg to the left of the Königsseeache and the Salzach. The Stiftsarm tunnel leading through the Mönchsberg is the oldest medieval water tunnel in Central Europe. It served to supply the city with utility , drinking and extinguishing water as well as the mill operation . Today the Almkanal is primarily important as a recreational area and a cultural monument, but it is also still used to generate energy.

Map of Man-made Lakes to explore in Salzburg