Category: Lakes & Swimming

The Walchensee, with its deep-blue to turquoise shimmering water, is one of the most beautiful and largest mountain lakes in Germany. Framed by the Herzogstand and Jochberg, it is a popular destination for bathing, sailing, windsurfing and diving. From the Herzogstand the view reaches over the lake to the nearby…

The Chiemsee is the largest lake in Bavaria and, for its size, is called the Bavarian Sea. On the Herreninsel, King Ludwig II had the lavish Herrenchiemsee Palace built as a replica of Versailles. Boats connect the islands, including the idyllic Fraueninsel with its convent. Highlights Largest lake in Bavaria…

The Tegernsee south of Munich is one of the most popular and fashionable pre-Alpine lakes in Bavaria. Well-kept lakeside resorts, the former monastery with the ducal brewery tavern and the local mountain Wallberg shape the region. Bathing, sailing, boat trips and hiking lie close together here. Highlights Fashionable pre-Alpine lake…

Kranjska Gora in the north-west of Slovenia is the country's best-known winter-sports resort and host of alpine Ski World Cup races on the Vitranc. Nearby lie the Planica ski-flying hill and the idyllic mountain lake Jasna. In summer the resort is a starting point for the Vršič Pass and tours…

The Lac d'Aiguebelette in western Savoy is one of the largest natural lakes in France and known for its emerald-green, pleasantly warm water in summer. To protect nature, motorboats are banned. Two small islands and quiet bathing bays make it a peaceful destination away from the bustle. Highlights Emerald-green, warm…

Évian-les-Bains on the French south shore of Lake Geneva is known worldwide for its mineral water and is an elegant Belle Époque spa town. The lakeside promenade, thermal baths and boat trips across the largest Alpine lake shape the town, with the Savoy and Swiss Alps greeting in the background….