Auensee (Leipzig)

Auensee (Leipzig)
Auensee in Leipzig, seen from southeast
Auensee (Leipzig)
LocationLeipzig, Germany
Coordinates51°22′8″N 12°19′10″E / 51.36889°N 12.31944°E / 51.36889; 12.31944
TypeArtificial lake
Basin countriesGermany
Max. lengthca. 400 m (1,300 ft)
Max. widthca. 300 m (980 ft)
Surface area12 ha (30 acres)
Average depth3 m (9.8 ft)
Max. depth8 m (26 ft)
Surface elevation97 m (318 ft)

Auensee (Meadow Lake) is a 12 ha (30 acres) lake with a park in the borough northwest of Leipzig in Germany, in the locality of Wahren. The lake is part of the Leipzig Riverside Forest. Haus Auensee located at the lake is a venue for cultural events and concerts.