Notable lakes

Sites including notable lakes, or on the banks thereof.

World Heritage Sites connected to 'Notable lakes':

  • Fertö/Neusiedlersee Largest saline water body in Europe, important for migratory birds
  • Kizhi Pogost On the banks of Lake Onega, the 2nd largest lake in Europe and 18th in the world
  • Lake Baikal 31,500 km², and deepest lake in the world
  • Lake Malawi 30,044 km²
  • Lake Turkana 6,405 km²
  • Lavaux On the banks of Lac Leman
  • Ohrid Region Lake Ohrid: probably the oldest lake in Europe and with impressive endemism
  • Rideau Canal Includes the Lower, Upper and Big Rideau lakes
  • Willandra Lakes Region Dried lakes