The Most Amazing Lakes Around Austria!

You don't need a sea if you have so many scenic lakes around

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Austria is the country of truly stunning view, which go far beyond the old and elegant Vienna. If you are willing to indulge yourself in natural landscapes, here are few stunning lakes you should visit at least once in your lifetime:

Planksee is a huge lake located in the Tyrol region of Austria and its waters run through a canal to another lake of Heiterwang, which makes this place perfect for small boat cruises, as you can view both of the lakes while sailing through the small rivers surrounding it.

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Traunsee has become popular not only due to is clear and expand waters but also thanks to the legendary underwater creature Lungy, kind of reminds the story of Lochness.

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Gruner See literally means Green sea, and you can see why just from the picture. The waters of the lake are filling up with melted snow, that comes off the Karst mountains, which makes it impossible to swim in even during summer time.

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Weissensee. The white lake located amongst the Alps is a truly stunning view and here there are thousands activities available, from renting a boat to exploring the local wildlife.

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Faaker See has got a reputation of being the cleanest lake in Austria with drinkable water, which makes this spot perfect for gazing the bottom part, swimming and relaxing in the clear waters.

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And of course the Hallstatter See, which is impossible not to mention. Hidden small town in the mountains is featuring one of the most beautiful view on the lake, spreading between the gorgeous mountains. Early spring you may admire the swans swimming peacefully around and saying hi to all the tourists.

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