Pörtschach am Wörthersee Event: International PINK WAVE Festival

September 11-14, 2008, Lake Woerthersee will host the first PINK WAVE Festival for the international Gay and Lesbian Community. To end the summer with a huge splash, the Austrian state of Carinthia, region of Lake Woerthersee and town of Poertschach warmly invite all Gays, Lesbians and Friends of the Community to discover this unique and beautiful region in Austria.

The Location:

The chrystal clear, 17 Kilometer long Lake Woerthersee is located in the center of Carinthia, the southernmost state of Austria, which is directly adjacent the borders of Italy and Slovenia. With its picturesque setting, offering historic grand villas, quaint boat houses and a gorgeous lake promenade overlooking the tourqoise lake, is Poertschach the ideal location for the PINK WAVE Festival. Modern wellness hotels, trendy bars, cosy restaurants and cafes, a wide variety of boutiques and stores as well as traditional backeries offer an exciting mix of both historical charm and modern comfort.

Program:

The event program currently includes a Welcome Party, festivities on the beach promenade, Club Night in Poertschach’s Congress Center, a boat party with live DJs on the lake and an abundance of daily activities throughout the entire region. In addition to a wide variety of sporting, wellness and entertainment activities, a host of events will be offered featuring the local traditions and customs which is sure to offer the Gay Community great fun and entertainment.

More information about the event can be found under www.pinkwave.at. 

Additional information regarding Poertschach and the Lake Woerthersee regsion is available at: www.woerthersee.com und www.kaernten.at