(Lake Worthersee - Where Man and Nature Meet/2011) Lake Wörthersee in the Austrian state of Carinthia is not only one of the most beautiful lakes in Austria, but also an internationally famous stretch of water. For over 100 years the lake has been the stage for world famous composers, architects and Hollywood stars. Austria's first airline came into being on Lake Wörthersee, and the lake's shipping is legendary. The scenically charming lake with its islands and peninsulas is an uncharted, natural jewel.