Rotsee

Rotsee
Rotsee, with a train on the Zug–Lucerne railway in the background
Rotsee is located in Canton of Lucerne
Rotsee
Rotsee
Location within Canton of Lucerne
Rotsee is located in Switzerland
Rotsee
Rotsee
Location within Switzerland
Rotsee is located in Alps
Rotsee
Rotsee
Location within Alps
Interactive map of Rotsee
LocationCanton of Lucerne
Coordinates47°04′11″N 8°18′51″E / 47.06972°N 8.31417°E / 47.06972; 8.31417
Ron
Basin countriesSwitzerland
Max. length2.5 km (1.6 mi)
Max. width0.3 km (0.19 mi)
Surface area
0.48 km2 (0.19 sq mi)
Max. depth16 m (52 ft)
Surface elevation
419 m (1,375 ft)
SettlementsLucerne, Ebikon

The Rotsee (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈroːtˌzeː]; previously known as Rootsee) is a natural rowing lake on the northern edge of Lucerne, Switzerland. It is regarded as one of the best rowing venues in the world.