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See. Sirmione Visit this old town with thermal springs on a narrow peninsula. Malcesine Take the cable car to Monte Baldo for amazing views and paragliders.

Eat. Gelateria la Romana Enjoy wonderful ice-cream in Peschiera del Garda.

Stay. Peschiera del Garda A family-focused base for exploring the beautiful town and lakeside restaurants.

The GuardianJun 26, 2026

Incredible panoramas, wildflower meadows and the odd wild horse: readers’ favourite walks in Europe

From cliffside views of Lake Garda to post-hike saunas in Sweden, you share your most memorable walking trips • Tell us about a cooler European coast – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher If you have a head for heights, then you can “walk with the gods” on the Sentiero degli Dei . It’s cut into the vertiginous hillside high above the Amalfi coast, offering heavenly views all the way to Cap…

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  • TravelmarPlaceAmalfi Coast, ItalyOffers combined bus and ferry ticket to walk start.
  • Sentiero degli DeiTrailAgerola, ItalyCut into hillside high above Amalfi coast, offers heavenly views.
  • BomeranoNeighborhoodAgerola, ItalyLovely hamlet where the walk starts.
  • Five Lakes hikeTrailZakopane, PolandMost beautiful hike in Poland, passes five glittering lakes.
  • Palenica BiałczańskaSightZakopane, PolandParking lot where the Five Lakes hike begins.
  • Dolinie Pięciu Stawów hutRestaurantZakopane, PolandStop here to enjoy a hearty żurek soup.
  • Morskie OkoSightZakopane, PolandMost storied lake in Poland, glittering far below.
  • ŻywiecRestaurantZakopane, PolandA lager to enjoy at the lakeside hut.
  • Ushguli to Mestia routeTrailMestia, GeorgiaPasses dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient towers, glacial pools.
  • Transcaucasian TrailTrailMestia, GeorgiaRoute passes through dramatic and beautiful mountain landscapes.
  • Kungsleden TrailTrailAbisko, SwedenWalked a section in Swedish Lapland, Arctic Circle.
  • Wildschönau valleyNeighborhoodWildschönau, AustriaOffers amazing hiking options accessible for the whole family.
  • NiederauSightWildschönau, AustriaTel.
  • JoelspitzeSightWildschönau, AustriaClimb offers 360-degree panoramas and gentian flowers.
  • Ruta del CaresTrailPoncebos, SpainIncredible hike through a canyon with tunnels.
  • Picos de EuropaSightPoncebos, SpainThe range is situated in the Autonomous Communities of Asturias, Cantabria and Castile and León.
  • CaínNeighborhoodPoncebos, SpainIdyllic hamlet reached after canyon tunnels.
  • EllbachseeblickViewpointBaiersbronn, GermanyStunning viewpoint on the hike.
  • Sankenbach waterfallSightBaiersbronn, GermanyWaterfall on the hike.
  • Konus cardPlaceFreudenstadt, GermanyIncludes public transport if staying in participating locations.
  • MännlichenSightWengen, SwitzerlandCable car up to the Panoramaweg trail.
  • AuffacSightWildschönau, Austria
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National GeographicJun 21

Europe's secret lakes—6 destinations without the crowds

The appeal of a lakeside holiday is timeless: morning mist rising from the water, long swims, slow boat rides and mountain silhouettes mirrored on glassy surfaces. Yet many of Europe’s lakes don’t ...

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  • VogarViewpointBohinj, SloveniaPeak offers spectacular viewpoint for paragliders.
  • Lake OhridSightOhrid, North MacedoniaAstonishingly clear lake with settlements dating back thousands of years.
  • Church of St. John at KaneoSightOhrid, North Macedonia13th-century church perched dramatically above the waterline.
  • Lake BohinjSightBohinj, SloveniaPlacid, crystalline waters fed from encircling mountains.
  • Savici WaterfallSightBohinj, SloveniaExuberant torrent on the way to Komna Plateau.
  • Komna PlateauSightBohinj, SloveniaMountain hut offers sunrise views mirrored in the lake.
  • Ennerdale WaterSightEnnerdale Bridge, United KingdomQuiet, isolated glacial lake surrounded by peaks.
  • YHA Black SailHotelEnnerdale Bridge, United KingdomHostel set in glorious isolation at the valley's prow.
  • Coast-to-CoastTrailEnnerdale Bridge, United KingdomUK's newest national trail threads through the valley.
  • Lake SaimaaSightLappeenranta, FinlandMosaic of basins, bays, channels, and islands.
  • Saimaa ringed sealPlaceLappeenranta, FinlandCharismatic yet endangered wildlife; best seen on safari.
  • Ohrid cityNeighborhoodOhrid, North MacedoniaMaze of cobbled lanes, Ottoman houses, and church-topped viewpoints.
  • monastery of St NaumSightOhrid, North MacedoniaPeacocks wander grounds; pilgrims queue to visit saint's tomb.
  • Bay of Bones MuseumMuseumOhrid, North MacedoniaReconstructed prehistoric stilt village over turquoise shallows.
  • Lake ThunSightThun, SwitzerlandCalm, deep-blue finger of water fed by meltwater.
  • Eiger, Mönch and JungfrauSightThun, SwitzerlandImposing, snow-capped trident of iconic peaks.
  • NiesenSightThun, SwitzerlandReached by funicular, summit offers lake views.
  • Spiez CastleSightThun, Switzerland12th-century castle set on a vineyard-draped peninsula.
  • Vassivière LakeSightPeyrat-le-Château, FranceMan-made lake with densely wooded shores and islands.
  • Vassivière IslandSightPeyrat-le-Château, FranceIsland in the lake home to art center, chateau, and lighthouse.
  • International Center of Art and LandscapeMuseumPeyrat-le-Château, France
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The GuardianJun 5

Watersports, biking and island escapes: readers’ favourite family holidays

From boat trips on Lake Garda to zip-wiring in Wales, you share your favourite family-friendly breaks in Europe • Tell us about a glamorous seaside hotel that didn’t break the bank? The best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Lake Garda gave us one of the most memorable and unexpected family holidays yet. We hired a car and headed from Milan to Unesco-listed Peschiera del Garda and the family-focu…

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2025

10 of the Best Lake Garda Villas for a Dreamy Italian Escape

These are the loveliest villas on the shores of Lake Garda, as chosen by our editors.

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