Crystal Clear Water And Air! A Stunning Lake in Austria Kept My Breath For A Couple Of Days

in #travel7 years ago

If you ever come to Austria, do yourself a favour and spend some days on a lake and explore the tasteful alpine-adriatic cuisine in various restaurants at the lake side and in the hills. I am still amazed how clean the mineral rich water is and how refreshing to swim with Svans passing by. 

The Lake is located in the heart of Austria’s southernmost state Corinthia and is the perfect destination for all those looking for recreation with its surrounding mountain hills, situated at an altitude of approximately 588 metres, 12 kilometres long, up to 1.5 kilometres wide - which makes it the second-largest lake in Carinthia after Lake Wörthersee, located in the 3-Corners Region of Austria, Italy and Slovenia. It is definitely the most popular one. 

However, since the Millstätter See is up to 141 metres deep, it contains the most water of all lakes in Carinthia. Some nerd calculated the amount to be 1,170 cubic metres and even added this terribly useful piece of information on the respective wikipedia article - Source 

There are a wide range of bathing areas located around Millstätter See

I was lucky to visit my friends gorgeous little house, sleeping at Anneliese's little privat home with her wonderful garden she manages all by herself at age 87. She is a single mother with one son and was never married. What a sweet lady!

The good morning view from her balcony picking delicious kiwi's , apples and grapes for a typical Austrian breakfast.

This was my peaceful sunbathing spot at the pier in Seeboden for the afternoon. 

 

Photos taken with my iPhone7

Here are various restaurants we went to visit

1) Buschenschenke Hoefler 

Waldweg 69872 Millstatt(0043) 4766 3009http://www.buschenschenke-höfler.at

Their famous "Brettl Jausn" 

Views and more views!

2) Cafe Restaurant Lounge Marchetti am See

We also got caught caught in a big storm while sipping on some champagne during lunch. 

Before the Storm

After >>>>

3) Restaurant Pichler in Seeboden and fresh picked mushrooms 

Seepromenade 489871 Seeboden

Those gracious Svan's followed my journey swimming to the middle of the lake and I hope you will experience such beauty as well one day!

PS : I hope that my country as many others will keep our oceans and lakes as clean as I found them for such such smashing weekend in pure nature!

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Beautiful country! Magnificent post! Stunning photos! Amazing video ...!!! I admire swans! Thank you very much dear @mammasitta for sharing!

Rainbows, clear water, nice food what more do you need, looks like a great time @mammasitta

Life is beautiful in-between the madness hahha......5kg more since I am back home

Photography is nice

Danke schoen !

Travel is the best

Awesome, Austria's lakes are just marvelous :) Glad you liked it! If you need more tips/accomodations don't hestitate to contact me!

Maybe this is a tiring journey, because I read this post, a photo taken from the beauty of three countries, it is amazing.

Thanks for the great post. I just love the Austrian lakes, although I have never been to this one. My father was brought up in Ebensee in the Salzkammergut, just south of Salzburg. It's just such a beautiful country!

You know more about my home country than me :) I just started to explore Austria again after my return from USA and SE Asia. I am proud of this little paradise in Europe.

Cool photos, this "Brettl Jausn" looks tasty. I bet it goes with a beer.
And what is this think on a knife, is it some sort of meat?

OMG so so so delicious !

@mammasitta - Madam, that's nice photography. I love that rainbow. Therefore, I will RESTEEM & UPVOTE your post Sire.

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That's so kind of you !!!

Cool ! Nice lake,food swan each and everything,may i ask why your friend never married.Awesome pic it is

What a nice rainbow my friend.. 😊 I love rainbow..

Did you see the other photo as well ???

I seen my friend,what a nice place a peaceful and beautiful place like an paradise 😊 I've wish that I will be there in that place someday if I have an opportunity.. @mammasitta

What a catch 🌈

Looks amazing! The cheese/meat spread looks delicious. I think I need to get to Austria!

I got 2 of those :) and 5 kg more since I am back in Austria 🇦🇹

Photography the scenery is so amazing @mammasitta

I tried my best to capture this reality of wonder

Very great, because you managed to capture the magic .. success for @mammasitta

@mammasitta,
OMG is this Australia? Actually I thought this is Switzerland. Anyway this photography! That's amazing photo shot! Thanks for sharing with us!

(My voting power is still regenerating, therefore please allow me three more days to provide 100% upvotes for your posts)

Cheers~

My home country AUSTRIA !!!We don't have any Kangaroos here :) like Australia

Beautiful scenery thanks for introducing the existing tourist attractions in your area to the world ..

There is more :)

beautiful place :) thanku for share us

So happy that you appreciate so much beauty

What a beautiful place! I've put it on my list :-)

I got 2!! airbnb rooms here in Vienna and you all should come :)

so we can pay using steem?

YES

Good to know. I am in London next month so who knows I am might just stop by at your place ;)

Amazing photos! im following you, and resteem this post also!

Super !! Danke vielmals !

Oh wow! That looks really amazing, chill and relaxed! Need some of that! Stayed to much inside this summer!

I am lucky but I still miss the ADE madness in some clubs hahaha !

:)

Dear @mammasitta, you have amazing story! Thank you!
Beautiful photos with rainbow!)

I adore rainbows !!!

The company, food, and surroundings look nothing short of idyllic; can I come next time?

Yes ! I got an airbnb room here in Vienna , only 3 hours drive to the lake

Ok, I'll bring speck & Franziskaner, unless you prefer Czech bier, for which I would not judge you ;)

Wow really location and i like this.
your post 100% like and resteem

so happy if people like what i post ! Danke Sehr

Austria save a lot of the beauty of natural panorama. Perhaps the government in Austria is really concerned about the environment there. So all the natural beauty is always awake.

Awesome photos and information. Thanks for sharing your wonderful journey and experience. Almost like we can be there enjoying it also.

Das sind wirklich wunderschöne Fotos. Und dies direkt in meinem Nachbarland. Man braucht nicht so weit zu reisen, um an die schönsten Orte der Welt zu gelangen. LG

This place is really beautiful. Some of the landscapes in the pictures you posted are magic :)

I'd really need a couple of days of break in a place like that! here it is bloody hot.

@mammasitta Austria is a country rich with history, beautiful places, traditions and activities that are distinct to the area. Along with neighboring Switzerland, it is the winter sports capital of Europe. However, Austria is just as popular for summer tourists who visit its historic cities and villages and hike in the magnificent scenery of the Alps.
Tourist attractions in Austria that are sure to make your trip extra special.
@mammasitta I really like to travelled here.In Austria 1 of my favorite place which is-
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Hohenwerfen Castle -

The castle is a way to truly get to know medieval life, and the falconry in particular is a big draw for travelers.
And like to whenever I travelled here so I like to bike riding with you!! Lolz it's a better ways to travelled Austria.
Well thanks for sharing with us these amazing nature of Austria.

Oh! It's that real? I've never seen a castle in the mountain only in the fairy tale 😄

Interesting story, delicious food and a rainbow :) All of it makes for a good time and nice adventure :) Thank you for sharing :)

Give me those kiwis

maybe some wine from those grapes instead :)

Heck yea lol

Great shots!

I always wanted to go there to Austria. I heard people are really nice and helpful. I want some of those kiwis please! They look yummy! <3

Wonderful photos with fabulous landscape, delicious food and so lovely lady!

Nice place!

Als erstes dachte ich, das sieht doch wie Österreich aus. Dabei habe ich dann gemerkt dass ich statt Austria aus versehen Australia gelesen hatte.... Meine Augen haben ein Streich gespielt :-) Upvoted

After read your post i have a conclusion that lake is a real fount of life for that place another thing to add wow you can eat fresh kiwis there simply amazing

This is probably the nicest Lake "Lunersee"

Que hermoso país, ¡me encantaría visitarlo! las fotografías muy bonitas, los paisajes increíbles y la comida se ve rica. Mi voto para este post

i was so amazed by the Post that i just keep scrolling down seeing all the post and forget to read these are so fascinating to watch amazing Pro shot's !!

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Wow ! Honestly this looks just as beautiful as Bali hahaha