Category: Attractions & Sights

Lake Bohinj is the largest lake in Slovenia and, unlike nearby Bled, lies in the middle of Triglav National Park and is far more unspoilt. The glacially formed lake is framed by mountains; nearby the Savica waterfall plunges down, and a cable car leads up to the Vogel hiking and…

Lake Bled is one of the most photographed places in the Alps: in its centre lies Slovenia's only natural island with the pilgrimage church of the Assumption, and high above the shore stands Bled Castle. Traditional pletna rowing boats bring visitors to the island, where 99 steps lead up to…

Lac du Bourget near Aix-les-Bains is the largest natural lake lying entirely in France. The glacial lake inspired the poet Lamartine to his famous poem Le Lac. On the western shore stands the Hautecombe Abbey, the burial place of the House of Savoy, reachable from the water. Highlights Largest natural…

Thanks to strict protection measures since the 1960s, Lac d'Annecy is regarded as one of the cleanest lakes in Europe. The picturesque old town of Annecy with its canals bears the nickname Venice of the Alps. A continuous cycling and walking path runs around the lake against the backdrop of…

The Mer de Glace, at around 7 km long, is the largest glacier in France and has drawn visitors since the 19th century. The historic cog railway from Chamonix to Montenvers reaches the viewing balcony, from where a gondola and stairs lead down to the ice cave. The rapid glacier…

The cable car from Chamonix to the Aiguille du Midi climbs to 3,842 m and is one of the highest and steepest cable cars in the world. At the top, viewing terraces overlook the Mont Blanc summit, along with the glass box Pas dans le Vide over the abyss. The…