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6 Lakes to Discover in the Salzkammergut

The Salzkammergut region is without a doubt one of Austria’s most beautiful. It is home to a myriad of splendid subalpine lakes (76 to be exact), each more stunning than the next, set amongst towering mountains all around. We were particularly charmed by this scenic lake-filled area, where you can spend multiple days swimming, taking lakeside walks, embarking on boat cruises, and paddleboarding – it’s a true paradise for water lovers. To help you plan the perfect visit and discover...

Hiking to Obersee with a Königssee Boat Tour

Königssee is often considered Germany’s most beautiful alpine lake. Located in eastern Bavaria near the border with Austria, it is definitely reminiscent of a Norwegian fjord due to its elongated shape and being nestled between towering mountains. It’s a great place to not explore by boat, but also to do some hiking. A fun hour-long ride on electric-powered boats will take you across the lake to its southern point, from which you can undertake a relatively easy hike around the...