Lake Chiemsee
Lake Chiemsee, lcated in Bavaria near Salzburg, is a favorite destination among native germans and tourists alike. It boasts two fairy-tale islands Frauenchiemsee, having a 1200 year Benedictine Abbey, and Herrenchiemsee island which features one of the Bavarian King's most beautiful castles.
Lake Starnberg & Ammersee
Windsurfers, divers, waterskiers and sailors all adore the Starnberg 5 lakes area with its waterside stretching over 100 kilometres. Chic, sporty visitors tend to favour Lake Starnberg and Lake Ammersee, which have elegant cafés and restaurants.
Lake Wörthersee, Pilsensee and Wessling
Those who prefer real peace and quiet find Lake Wörthersee, Lake Pilsensee and Lake Wessling more to their taste.
From the two motor launches in Füssen offering scheduled services on Lake Forggensee, visitors can enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama and views of the famous castles, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau.
Lake Constance
Lake Constance was first mentioned by the Roman geographer Pomponius Mela about AD 43. He noted that the Rhine flows through two lakes. The freshwater lake sits at 395 m above sea level and is Central Europe's third largest, lake after Lake Balaton and Lake Geneva. It is 63 km long, and at its widest point, nearly 14 km. It covers approximately 571 km² (208 mi²).
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