Here are 10 of the most beautiful lakes in Europe for your travel inspiration.
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1. Lake Hallstatt, Austria – In a country full of beautiful lakes, Hallstatt stands out from the crowd. It’s thought to be the oldest continually inhabited settlement in Europe.
2. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia – The park is home to 16 teal bodies of water… …each connected by a series of waterfalls and forests.
3. Loch Lomond, Scotland – Scotland’s Loch Lomond is the largest freshwater lake in Great Britain. This lake offers plentiful outdoor recreation all within a 30-minute drive of Glasgow.
4. Lake Como, Italy – Lake Como is the most spectacular of Italy’s Alpine lakes. Palatial estates, manicured gardens and forests surround these blue waters.
5. Lake Bled, Slovenia – The snowy Alpine peaks of Slovenia reflect off the blue waters of Lake Bled. Hike to Bled Castle for spectacular views of the lake below.
6. Lake Annecy, France – The “Alpine Venice” sits on the banks of Lake Annecy. The lake is a popular resort spot for swimming and water sports.
7. Lake Geneva, Switzerland and France – Lake Geneva is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe. Stretching for 45 miles, the lake has something for everyone.
8. England’s Lake District, U.K. – It’s hard to say which of England’s Lake District lakes is the most beautiful. Lake District National Park is the largest national park in England .
9. Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, Switzerland – The town of Interlaken is nestled between two lakes in the Swiss Alps. The area has become the adventure travel capital of Switzerland.
10. Lake Königssee, Germany – Bavarian Lake Königssee serves as a popular day trip destination from Salzburg. The deepest lake in Germany is bordered by dramatic cliffs and tiny Bavarian towns.
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