Category: Lakes & Swimming

The Weissensee in the Gailtal Alps is the highest of Carinthia's large bathing lakes and known for its natural, strictly protected surroundings. In summer the water has drinking-water quality, in winter it freezes over widely and forms the largest groomed natural ice surface in Europe for skating. Highlights Unspoilt lake…

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,…

At around 1,970 m in the Rätikon, the Lünersee is regarded as one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Vorarlberg and shimmers intense turquoise before the backdrop of the Schesaplana and Zimba. A cable car from the Brandnertal opens up the lake, used as a reservoir; an easy loop…

Lugano is the largest town in Ticino and lies with Mediterranean flair on the lake of the same name between the viewpoint mountains Monte Brè and Monte San Salvatore. Palm promenades, a lively old town and funiculars up the local mountains shape the scene. The lake reaches into Italy. Highlights…

The Flims-Laax region is one of the largest ski areas in Switzerland and in summer is known for the turquoise Caumasee, one of the most beautiful bathing lakes in the Alps. Nearby runs the Rhine Gorge Ruinaulta, an impressive canyon of the Vorderrhein. Highlights One of the largest ski areas…