Air Lift Performance at Wörthersee Treffen 2016

Lake Wörthersee sits just west of Klagenfurt in southern Austria, stretching 16.5 km at its longest, with a maximum depth of 85 m. It’s the perfect holiday destination for those seeking a picturesque setting to relax. The beauty isn’t all Wörthersee is renowned for, however. Each year, Wörthersee Treffen takes place around the lake, an event billed as the largest Volkswagen festival in Europe, perhaps even in the world.

In VW circles, the Wörthersee Treffen is something of a pilgrimage – 150,000 visitors coming from around the globe to see the very latest builds and projects from all across Europe. This year, Air Lift Performance made the trip and joined the party too.

The stunning scenery acts as the perfect backdrop for a parade of the finest European Volkswagens, though, in recent years, Wöthersee Treffen has grown to encompass all marques that have been modified, with a clean look. Now you can spot all manners of European vehicles, and even a few Japanese vehicles.

Wörthersee did not officially start until the 4th of May, but many hardcore enthusiasts turned up much earlier in the week, searching for their own spot in the limelight. In the weeks leading up to the event, you will see waves of event attendees, each group bringing a different flavor to the lake. Speak to any of these hardcore early birds and they will tell you that the spiritual “heart of the show” is the ENI fuel station at Mischkulnig. Here people fill the forecourt and surrounding area for a chance to show off their build.