Top 5 Must-Visit Lakes in Switzerland
There are more than 1,500 lakes in Switzerland, but few can compare to these in terms of natural beauty, vivid colors, and easy access. From alpine crags to mirror-like turquoise waters to medieval castles on their shores, here are five of the most spectacular Swiss lakes. 1. Lake Oeschinen Lake Oeschinen sits high above the resort town of Kandersteg, in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland region, and is perhaps the finest of the region’s high-Alpine lakes. Directly nourished by melting glacier ice, the lake’s color fluctuates from vivid turquoise to electric cyan as the light changes throughout the day. The bluish-green expanse is surrounded by towering, vertical, grey rock faces, pines and cascades that surround the entire perimeter. Getting There: Take the train to Kandersteg, then ride the eight-person gondola up to the top of the mountain. From there, a gentle 20 minute descent will bring you to the shore. What to Do: You can rent traditional wooden rowboats directly fro...