Königssee
The Königssee in Berchtesgadener Land is the deepest, cleanest and one of the most spectacular lakes in Germany.The lake is noted for its clear water and is advertised as the cleanest lake in Germany. For this reason, only electric-powered passenger ships, rowing, and pedal boats have been permitted on the lake since 1909.Bavaria Land
Königssee, lake, in Bavaria Land (state), southern Germany. It lies just south of the town of Berchtesgaden, in a deep cut that is surrounded by sheer limestone mountains, within the Berchtesgaden National Park.
Which is the purest lake of Europe : Annecy
Annecy. Regarded as the clearest lake in Europe, Annecy is home to a picturesque town of the same name – sometimes also known as Venice of the Alps due to its numerous water canals.
Where is the deepest lake in Europe
Norway
Hornindalsvatnet is Norway's and Europe's deepest lake, and the world's thirteenth deepest lake, officially measured to a depth of 514 m (1,686 ft).
Can you swim in Königssee : Swimming is allowed. Please don't swim in the shipping lane. Your head is barely visible in the green shimmering water. Due to the location of Lake Königssee in the middle of the Berchtesgaden National Park, air mattresses or inflatable boats are prohibited.
The mountains that come down to Lake Konigssee are quite stunning. The scenery spectacular, well worth the monies you pay for the journey. The onion dooms of St. Bartholoma can make a forever picture.
The largest lake on German territory is Lake Constance, while Lake Müritz is the largest lake located entirely within German territory.
What is the oldest lake in Europe
Lake Ohrid
Located in the Dinaric Alps on the border between the Republic of Macedonia and Albania, with estimated age of around 4 million years, Lake Ohrid is the oldest natural lake in Europe and one of the oldest lakes in the whole world.Annecy
Annecy. Regarded as the clearest lake in Europe, Annecy is home to a picturesque town of the same name – sometimes also known as Venice of the Alps due to its numerous water canals.Lake Constance
The largest lake on German territory is Lake Constance, while Lake Müritz is the largest lake located entirely within German territory.
Lake Baikal
Situated in south-east Siberia, the 3.15-million-ha Lake Baikal is the oldest (25 million years) and deepest (1,700 m) lake in the world. It contains 20% of the world's total unfrozen freshwater reserve.
Is lake Königssee worth visiting : We can honestly say that this is one of the most beautiful lakes we have every visited and that is why it is one of our favorite day trips from Salzburg! From Königssee, visitors can also take side trips to the Eagle's Nest, the Berchtesgaden Salt Mine, and the Watzmann Therme.
Where do Germans swim : Some of you may go to your local pool. If you're lucky, you may even be near a beach. But for Germans, the answer is often a nearby river – or a so-called Flussschwimmbad (“river swimming pool”). There are plenty of clean rivers to swim in throughout the German countryside.
How long to spend in Königssee
Plan on roughly four hours for the entire excursion. We boarded the boat at 9 a.m. and returned just before 1 p.m. It was an excellent use of time. Keep in mind the trip would be more than 4 hours if you stopped at St. Bartholomew during the Königssee boat tour.
Hornindalsvatnet is Norway's and Europe's deepest lake, and the world's thirteenth deepest lake, officially measured to a depth of 514 m (1,686 ft).Lake Onega
Lake Onega, second largest lake in Europe, situated in the northwest part of the European portion of Russia, between Lake Ladoga and the White Sea. It covers an area of 3,753 square miles (9,720 square km).
What is Europe’s cleanest lake : Annecy
Annecy. Regarded as the clearest lake in Europe, Annecy is home to a picturesque town of the same name – sometimes also known as Venice of the Alps due to its numerous water canals.