Best Natural Wonders in Austria
Austria is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. It was also one of the most powerful and richest for centuries which partly explains the beauty of cities like Vienna Graz and Salzburg. Such beauty is not just the work of patrons and it seems that Mother Nature has decided to give this country some of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe. From the green lake in Styria to Krimml Waterfalls, Vorderer Lake and the Zillertal Waterfalls, discover the best natural wonders of Austria.
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1. Green Lake- Tragöß – Styria
This magnificent emerald green lake is ephemeral. It is only visible a few weeks a year. You have to wait for the snow to melt to see the lake fill with water which covers all the vegetation (which gives it this green colour). In order to preserve its magnificent emerald green colour, the region now educates travellers and discourages them from diving into the water to preserve the ecosystem of this unique place in the world.
2. Lake like a heart- National Park Hohe Tauern
Located in Tyrol, the National Park Hohe Tauern was established in 1981 making it one of the newest national parks in Europe.
With its 1,800 square kilometres it is also one of the largest national parks in Europe.
Come and discover the fauna and flora of this exceptional park as well as its mountains, glaciers and lakes. Go in search of this beautiful heart-shaped lake, only visible in spring and summer.
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3. Krimml Waterfalls- Hohe Tauern National Park – Krimml
Discover Austria’s highest waterfalls in the Hohe Tauern National Park, one of the most beautiful national parks in Europe. This exceptional site is fairly easy to reach: on foot (20 minutes from Krimml town centre) or by car ( in the parking lot of “Hanke’s Cafe Restaurant” located 5 minutes walk from the waterfalls). Access to the waterfall and parking are chargeable. Bring some cash with you as payment by card is not possible on site.
4. Ice cave Eisriesenwelt-Werfen
Eisriesenwelt is the largest ice cave in the world. More than 40 km of frozen caves await you a few kilometres south of Salzburg.
Do not try this experience unless you are prepared to walk a bit: the car park is 10 minutes walk from the cable car which will take you up there. Once in the cave you will have to descend nearly 1000 steps which you will then have to walk up. Wear warm clothes (a small umbrella will come in handy too). The cave is magnificent and unique in the world, it is well worth your effort.
During your stay in the region be sure to visit the Hohenwerfen Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Austria.
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5. Vorderer Gosausee- Gosau
Enjoy an autumnal walk around this magnificent lake and the beauty of this exceptional landscape. The lake is easy to access and suitable for all travellers, even young children in strollers.
Before or after your walk along the lake, be sure to visit “Hallstatt” located 30 minutes by car from Gosaussee.
6. Wörthersee Lake- Pörtschach am Wörthersee – Carinthia
Nature lovers will love staying around Lake Wörthersee. This place is perfect for a family holiday with children. The “Minimundus” theme park located around the lake offers you the opportunity to travel around the world discovering the most beautiful monuments in miniature. Just a 15-minute drive from Klagenfurt Airport, treat yourself to a breath of fresh air and recharge your batteries around one of Austria’s most beautiful lakes.
The photo you see above was taken in Pörtschach am Wörthersee, one of the many small towns that surround Lake Wörthersee. On the other side of the shore you can admire “Maria Wörth” another small town also ranked among Austria’s best hidden gems. Formerly inhabited only by a few poor peasants, the lake has seen the houses of the Viennese nobility bloom all over the place, who came to settle there following the construction of a “Sûdbahn” railway line, the southern line. This is also what happened to the town of Arcachon located in France, but that is another story.
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7. Zillertal Waterfalls – Mayrhofen – Tyrol – Zillertal Alps
Discover the Stilluptal Valley on a moutain hike in the heart of the Austrian countryside. Leave Mayrhofen (the starting point of the hike is the waterworks between Tuxer Strabe and Sillupbach in Mayrhofen) and walk 13km (about 4h30) to reach the Stillup reservoir and discover this magnificent waterfall. At the end of this hike accessible to all, you will have the opportunity to eat at the “Gasthaus Wasserfall” a restaurant located around the reservoir, facing the waterfall.
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