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The Faaker See near Villach is known for its especially intense turquoise blue, which earns it the nickname of Caribbean flair. Before the south shore rises the striking Mittagskogel of the Karawanks. A small island in the lake and well-kept lidos make it a popular summer destination. Highlights Intense turquoise-blue…

The Millstätter See is the deepest lake in Carinthia and one of the warmest bathing lakes in the region. Above the south shore rise the Nockberge, on the north shore lies Millstatt Abbey with its Romanesque cloister. A high trail and lakeside resorts line the shore. Highlights Carinthia's deepest lake,…

The Montafon in the south of Vorarlberg lies nestled between the Silvretta, Rätikon and Verwall and combines several ski areas with a dense network of trails. The main town Schruns was a favourite haunt of Ernest Hemingway. Over the valley the Silvretta High Alpine Road leads to the Bielerhöhe. Highlights…

The Lago di Tenno above Riva del Garda stands out for its glowing turquoise blue and a small island and is regarded as one of the most beautiful lakes in Trentino. Nearby lies the medieval stone village Canale di Tenno with the Cascata del Varone, a waterfall gorge carved into…

The Kalterer See in the South Tyrolean lowlands is regarded as one of the warmest bathing lakes in the Alps and reaches bathing temperatures in summer that Alpine lakes otherwise rarely offer. It lies in the middle of the wine country on the South Tyrolean Wine Road, surrounded by vines…

Bolzano is the capital of South Tyrol and blends Alpine and Mediterranean influences, visible in the arcaded lanes of the old town and the surrounding vineyards. Its most famous resident is Ötzi, the over 5,000-year-old Iceman, on display in the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. Three cable cars lead up…