TRAVELRAGS

Lofer

2 stories · 2 publicationsRSS

The GuardianSep 18, 2026

‘Gateways to heaven’: readers’ favourite trips in Europe’s mountains

From the foothills of the Pyrenees to the peaks of the Dolomites, you share your top views, meals and adventures at altitude • Tell us about a trip to Germany – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher No doubt your first thought on hearing the words “double-decker” is of a bus. But in the Swiss village of Stans, an old wooden funicular carriage ascends to the station, where a double-decker cab…

16 things in this story
  • Camping GrubhofPlaceCampsite with mountain views and pool access
  • Elsewhere
  • Route 66TrailVaduz, LiechtensteinMulti-day hike traversing the Drei Schwestern
  • MuckishSightLetterkenny, IrelandFlat-topped mountain in north-west Donegal
  • Poisoned GlenNeighborhoodLetterkenny, IrelandIt is located beside Errigal and extends beyond Glenveagh National Park, facing Loch Altan.
  • Glenveagh national parkSightLetterkenny, IrelandPark with scenic drives and unexpected views
  • Rifugio AgostiniHotelPinzolo, ItalyMountain hut with hearty food and jagged peak views
  • Sharr mountains national parkSightPrizren, KosovoNational park south of Prizren
  • Zhupa valleyNeighborhoodPrizren, KosovoSpectacular valley drive
  • Lumbardhi riverSightPrizren, KosovoRiver flowing through a steep-sided gorge
  • Via dei Monti LarianiTrailCernobbio, Italy78-mile trail on the western shore of Lake Como
  • Lake ComoSightComo, ItalyLake with mountain pastures and views towards the Alps
  • Fox HouseHotelTremp, SpainGuest house with panoramic views and art
  • Tremp valleyNeighborhoodTremp, SpainValley in the foothills of the Spanish Pyrenees
  • Rifugio BertoneHotelCourmayeur, ItalyThe Rifugio Giorgio Bertone (2,000 m above sea level) is located in the Aosta Valley, in the municipality of…
  • Balconata Val FerretTrailCourmayeur, ItalyWalking area with views over Mont Blanc
  • Hotel KrojetHotelPrizren, Kosovo
Read the full piece at The Guardian →

Lonely PlanetAug 11

The best swimming spots and beaches around Salzburg

You may not expect to need a swimsuit to visit Salzburg, but swimming in clear mountain lakes and hiking to forest-backed beaches will soon prove you do.

16 things in this story
  • Grubhof bridgeSightRefreshing dip location along the Saalach River in Lofer.
  • Elsewhere
  • AlmkanalSightSalzburg, AustriaGreen banks shelter swimming spots, good for surfing at Almwelle.
  • SalzachseeSightSalzburg, AustriaLargest and most popular swimming area on the north side.
  • Lieferinger BadeseeSightSalzburg, AustriaSmallest of three lakes, surrounded by spacious lawns for sunbathing.
  • FuschlseeSightFuschl am See, AustriaLake with swim spots against a backdrop of forested mountains.
  • Alpine BeachSightMondsee, AustriaLargest developed beach area with sandy beach, waterslides, buffet.
  • St LorenzSightMondsee, AustriaSweet swimming areas against the spectacular backdrop of Schafberg.
  • St Michael's basilicaSightMondsee, AustriaFamous large basilica used in The Sound of Music wedding scene.
  • Saalach RiverSightSalzburger Saalachtal, AustriaOne of the best regions for wild swimming in the foothills.
  • InnersbachklammSightSalzburger Saalachtal, AustriaRock pool swimming location in the Salzburger Saalachtal.
  • SeehornseeSightSalzburger Saalachtal, AustriaSmall mountain lake reached by hiking in the Salzburger Saalachtal.
  • VorderkaserklammSightSalzburger Saalachtal, AustriaTamer bathing area suitable for young children.
  • mountain inn at the far end of the lakeRestaurantAltaussee, AustriaFilming location in the Bond film Spectre.
  • OffenseeSightEbensee, AustriaGorgeous spot with beaches, coves, forest, and mountain scenery.
  • AltausseerseeSightAltaussee, Austria
  • snack barFast foodEbensee, Austria
Read the full piece at Lonely Planet →
↑↓ to navigate · Enter to open · Esc to close