Lago di Tenno is a picturesque mountain lake about 12KM up a mountain road from Riva and the north…read moreend of Lake Garda. The drive itself is well worth the effort. Along the way you pass the hamlet of Tenno with its 12th-century castle. It's bikeable from Arco or Riva if you don't mind the elevation gain, some switchbacks and weekend traffic. It's a laid-back destination for local families and all those wishing to escape the bustle of Garda. It's a beautiful spot with pristine white-sand beaches, a small swimmable island and clear blue, albeit chilly, limestone infused waters.

From the time you park your car and make your decent to lake the views are stunning. The lake is…read morecrystal blue and carries the reflections of the mountains beautifully. We packed a picnic and met friends at the edge of the lake. The grounds have a lifeguard, water sport rentals, a small shack that serves pizzas, spritz's, coffee, etc.. There are decent public toilets but you need your own tissue. I didn't feel like I was at a tourist spot despite all the amenities. I really felt like we had found a hidden gem near Garda lake.

Alpsee was absolutely beautiful and one of our favorite scenic stops in the Füssen/Schwangau area…read more The lake is surrounded by mountains and forest, with gorgeous clear water and views toward Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles. We stopped here while visiting the castles and I'm so glad we took the time to see the lake. It was peaceful, incredibly picturesque and a nice break from the much busier castle areas. There is also a walking trail around the lake if you have more time. The full loop is about 5.2 km and takes roughly 1.5 hours, but you definitely don't have to walk the entire thing to enjoy the views. Pet friendly for walking around the lake, which is another big plus! Dogs are also welcome in the kiosk area of the Alpseebad, although not on its swimming lawn. Absolutely worth stopping at when visiting Neuschwanstein or Hohenschwangau. The scenery is gorgeous and it's a great place for photos!

If you're headed to Schloss Neuschwanstein, you'll stop first in the town of Schwangu, and before…read moreyou do any hiking up to the castle - you'll see Lake Alpsee! And it's worth visiting Schwangu and the lake in their own right, if you want to stay near Neuschwanstein and see a little/a lot of cool nature. Alpsee is nestled in the foothills of the Alps, so your view will be breathtaking as you stand on the shoreline of the lake, looking at the behemoth mountains! The water is crystal clear, so you can see the rocks and shoal right through the surface. It's heralded as one of the cleanest lakes in Germany. There are swans and other fowl that like to lay claim to Alpsee and they also make for great photos as they glide across the pristine water. There are boats available for rent, great swimming spots in the lake, and hiking trails all around Alpsee. So it's not just Insta-worthy here, there's also a ton to do and see. So definitely don't skip over Alpsee on your Bavarian adventure!

Woohooo. As good as it gets for a nice summer time swim. Easy access to via foot/public…read moretransportation/car. I recall going there over summer and swimming in the second lake. The scene around the lake was buzzing and filled with the full array of locals. This is a place where you can really get back in touch with nature. When swimming across the pond, you can see fishes and ducks swimming next to you. When it's hot in the city, this is the place to be. There's also a private area, if you prefer a quieter setting but it's all the same water.

Ever wondered what heaven on earth looks like? Here it is, a beautiful blue lake surrounded by the…read morebeautiful Swiss Alps and trees. They take chip credit cards, or cash (5 swiss francs). This is accessible by SBB bus from Zurich, so you could buy a day pass there and get here. Walk is a short 10 min, the absolute shortest I've had to walk to see such paradise. Definitely a must see place at some point in your life. Winter for best results! YouTube Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpDH9-vMtCQ

This is a must do if you are in the area. It only takes about 30 minutes to enjoy viewing the falls…read moreand then you could head to beautiful lake Tenno or the medieval town Canale close by. Such a gorgeous area and the zen gardens calming and walking paths are filled with flowers for your viewing enjoyment.

beautiful rock with washouts, coloured lights, a guide through the area with explanation of the…read moreplants, the water have to be pumped up, to let ist fall :-) in earlier time it was a natural process to washout with water from a higher place behind the rock there are very fine water droplets in the air, a big refreshment in the summer, you can leave your car direct in front of the cash to the cave, or wait a little bit, most of the people will stay only for some minutes, it's more markenting than facts behind :-)

While my Mom took a nap because the big party was coming at The Grand Hotel Dino I took a boat trip…read moredown Lake Maggiore. I took this lovey short two hour trip because I had to get back to the Grand Hotel Dino for the big festivities. Here are the photos. Everything was jam packed so I'm lucky that I decided to take this short excursion.

We arrived a few days early for our July 2019 Collette 9 day tour of Alpine lakes and Scenic…read moreTrains, spending the time self touring Zurich, Switzerland. Much of the time at various museums, but found time to walk to Lake Zurich. Big vast blue mountain lake on the edge of one of the most expensive cities in Europe. Snow covered peaks of the Alps in the background. Fancy promenade for walking around the parks full of gardens that line the Lake. Water fountain in one area, spewing a geyser of water high in the sky. Bridges and wooden towers line the river full of ducks quaking for a handout. On the opposite side is a lake shore walkway. They have a high dive tower in the summer, where dare devils jump off the 30 foot tower into the deep cold waters of the Lake below. A local band is playing. When they see that I'm recording a few seconds of music, one of the performers stops me afterward, asking if I would like to buy a CD of their music. Trying to get hustled again. Not many Asians in Zurich, and no way for me to hide that I was a tourist. As our tour leader, Marion Roy said, this was the first time she had seen a senior Chinese tourist in shorts and sandals. But she had never been to California in the summer nor Hawaii.

Loved it here. Spent a Sunday afternoon just reading my book on one of the benches. Water is really…read moreclean, which makes the whole setting really nice. Beautiful view of everything.