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10 Beautiful Nature Spots To Visit When In Austria
Austria offers some of the breathtaking nature views that cannot be seen anywhere else on the planet.
Austria is considered as one of the top tourist destinations in Europe. All year-long, the country welcomes tourists and it doesn’t even matter what season it is. Winter is almost as busy as the hot summer even in the mountainous regions. What most visitors love about Austria is its gorgeous sceneries and breathtaking views nature has to offer.
Austria Tourism claims that the European country boasts of nature spots that you can’t find anywhere else on the planet. Here are 10 of those nature spots that you shouldn’t miss during your visit to Austria.
1. Lake Schlegeis
Located in Tyrol, Schlegeis Lake is the perfect spot where you can marvel at the true beauty of nature. Take your at the mountain hut in Olperer and you’ll get the most breathtaking view of the lake, mountain ranges, blue skies, clouds and snow.
2. Vorderer Gosausee
You not only get to see the peaceful waters of the Gosausee Lake but also the majestic view of the second highest mountain in the Northern Limestone Alps, Hoher Dachstein.
3. Kaunergrat
Kaunergrat is a nature park that offer sights from Kaunertal, Kauns and Kaunerberg. The park boasts of a pristine, dreamlike nature spot with untouched cultural landscape.
4. Vilsalpsee
A visit to the Vilsalpsee is one of the most remarkable adventures you can have while in Austria’s Tannheim Valley. There you can find the deep-blue lake situated in a nature reserve and surrounded by lush mountains.
5. Amphitheater, Tyrol
This location is a hidden gem of the Tyrol province. The nature spot is called Amphitheater since the gorge is naturally shaped like it. The best time to visit the area is in spring.
6. Speicher Durlassboden
Speicher Durlassboden or Durlassboden reservoir is a popular tourist destination especially during summer as people can catch the stunning view of the Zillertal Alps and the Reichenspitz mountain range.
7. Schlegeis reservoir
Schlegeis reservoir is one of the five artificial lakes found in Zillertal Valley, just like Speicher Durlassboden. The area also offers hiking trails that snake past the scenic lake.
8. Hintersee
All year-round, tourists can enjoy pleasant walks through the lush forest or along the banks of Lake Hintersee.
9. Hallstatt
Hallstatt is an attractive village in the Austrian region of Salzkammergut. Tourists also love the hiking trails found in the area.
10. Reutte, Tyrol
The market town of Reutter offers plenty of sports and leisure activities that will get you closer to nature, such as mountain lake trips and castle viewing.
