10 Beautiful Nature Spots To Visit When In Austria

Austria is considered as one of the top tourist destinations in Europe. All year-long, the country welcomes tourists and it doesn’t even matter what season it is. Winter is almost as busy as the hot summer even in the mountainous regions. What most visitors love about Austria is its gorgeous sceneries and breathtaking views nature has to offer.

Austria Tourism claims that the European country boasts of nature spots that you can’t find anywhere else on the planet. Here are 10 of those nature spots that you shouldn’t miss during your visit to Austria.

1. Lake Schlegeis

Located in Tyrol, Schlegeis Lake is the perfect spot where you can marvel at the true beauty of nature. Take your at the mountain hut in Olperer and you’ll get the most breathtaking view of the lake, mountain ranges, blue skies, clouds and snow.

2. Vorderer Gosausee

You not only get to see the peaceful waters of the Gosausee Lake but also the majestic view of the second highest mountain in the Northern Limestone Alps, Hoher Dachstein.

3. Kaunergrat

Kaunergrat is a nature park that offer sights from Kaunertal, Kauns and Kaunerberg. The park boasts of a pristine, dreamlike nature spot with untouched cultural landscape.

4. Vilsalpsee

A visit to the Vilsalpsee is one of the most remarkable adventures you can have while in Austria’s Tannheim Valley. There you can find the deep-blue lake situated in a nature reserve and surrounded by lush mountains.

5. Amphitheater, Tyrol

This location is a hidden gem of the Tyrol province. The nature spot is called Amphitheater since the gorge is naturally shaped like it. The best time to visit the area is in spring.