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Lake in Europe

43 places, most popular first.

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Albufera Natural Park

Valencia, Spain

A freshwater lagoon near Valencia, surrounded by rice fields and the birthplace of paella.

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Alster Lakes

Hamburg, Germany

Two lakes in the heart of the city, ringed by promenades and boat rental.

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Lagoa do Fogo

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

A remote crater lake in the centre of Sao Miguel, ringed by steep green walls.

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Lake Oeschinen

Switzerland

A turquoise mountain lake beneath tall cliffs, reached via a gondola and short walk.

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Lake Saimaa

Finland

Finland's biggest lake network: a maze of channels and islands and home to the rare Saimaa ringed seal.

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Masurian Lake District

Poland

Poland's lake country: thousands of lakes linked by canals, with sailing, kayaking and quiet forests.

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Titisee

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

A glacial lake in the Black Forest with boat trips and a lively town.

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Wolfgangsee

Austria

A lake with the village of St. Wolfgang, a historic steamer and a cogwheel railway.

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Achensee

Austria

A big alpine lake, an alpine blue-green sheet of water with boat trips and a steam railway.

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Lago di Carezza

Italy

A small emerald lake reflecting the Latemar mountains.

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Lake Inari

Inari, Finland

A huge island-filled lake in northern Lapland, frozen in winter and bright with midnight sun in summer.

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Lake Neusiedl

Austria

A shallow steppe lake on the Hungarian border, popular for cycling, birds and wine.

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Lake St. Moritz

St. Moritz, Switzerland

A mountain lake at the heart of the resort, which freezes over for winter sports.

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Lake Synevyr

Ukraine

The largest mountain lake in the Ukrainian Carpathians, set among forested slopes.

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Minnewater

Bruges, Belgium

The Lake of Love, a quiet park and swan lake beside the Beguinage.

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Zeller See

Zell am See, Austria

A lake beside the town of Zell am See, popular for swimming, sailing and mountain views.

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Lake Palic

Subotica, Serbia

A lakeside resort near Subotica with a leafy park, Art Nouveau villas and a long promenade.