Lake Balaton depth of Balaton () is not extraordinary for the area (cf. the average depth of the neighbouring Neusiedler See, which is roughly ). Lake Balaton affects the local area precipitation. The area receives approximately more precipitation than most of Hungary, resulting in more cloudy days and less extreme temperatures. The lake's surface freezes during winters. The microclimate around Lake Balaton has also made the region ideal for viticulture. The Mediterranean-like climate, combined with the soil (containing volcanic rock), has made the region notable for its production of wines since the Roman period two thousand years ago. While a few settlements
Lake Constance the region and during which Austrian and French flotillas operated on Lake Constance, there was a reorganisation of state relationships. Lake Constance is located in the foothills of the Alps. The shore length of both main lakes is long. Of this, are located in Germany (Baden-Württemberg , Bavaria ), run through Austria and through Switzerland. If the Upper and Lower Lakes are combined, Lake Constance has a total area of , the third largest lake in Central Europe by area after Lake Balaton () and Lake Geneva (). It is also the second largest by water volume () after Lake