It is believed that for underwater wonders you need to go somewhere to the ends of the world, to the ocean coast and to exotic islands. And few people know that in the very center of Europe there is a unique Green Lake, which provides lovers of underwater travel with a unique opportunity to indulge in their favorite hobby.
The phenomenon of mountain Styria
Austria is a well-known Central European country with a high standard of living, ancient cities and other attractions. Her province of Styria is world famous for its mountain lakes, where lovers of mountain tourism and hiking are happy to come to relax.
Among the Hochschwab Mountains, near a small town called Tragoss, one and a half hundred kilometers from Vienna, there is a mysterious lake called Grüner See. All autumn, winter and most of spring it is a nice and very shallow body of water. In the deepest place, the water column does not exceed two meters, and the average depth is one at all. Around there is a cozy park with bridges, comfortable benches, beautiful flower beds and centuries-old trees. ATthese months Green Lake (interlinear translation of its name from German) is a favorite place for city dwellers to walk and have romantic dates.
Divers' dream
A completely different kind of reservoir takes at the end of May. In the mountains that surround Green Lake, rapid snowmelt begins. The waters go down the slopes and flood a significant part of the valley. The depth of the Grüner See in especially generous years with snow increases to 12 meters. The entire park is under water: even the tops of the trees do not rise above its surface.
By the time the Green Lake floods, the lawns of the park have time to overgrow with alpine greenery. As a result, its waters have a rich emerald hue: it gave the name to the reservoir. Moreover, the water is so clear that the lake is visible to the very bottom and from coast to coast.
Such a wonderful phenomenon attracts the attention of divers from all over the world. Until the end of July, when the waters begin to subside, scuba divers come to Green Lake, who want to swim and sit under a tree on a bench, watching the fish swim by. There is a dive center that rents diving equipment. True, there is no diving school, so a certificate is required from divers.
The most beautiful lakes in the world, according to The Wall Street Journal
The pearl of Austria is not the only unique lake in the world. A well-known magazine recommends, along with Grüner See, visiting the Polish Morskie Oko in the Tatras - transparent, surrounded by mountains and beautiful both in summer andwinter.
An interesting sight is Lake Powell in the States. Despite its artificial origin, it is worth our attention: the contrast of the brightest blue water with the desert color of the surrounding rocks is impressive.
Swiss Lake Lucerne is also recognized as amazing. Its water is completely identical in color to the filling of the Caribbean. In addition, the lake is framed by flowering terraces, equipped with ancient bridges and has a very unusual embankment. In addition, Green Lake is almost in the neighborhood. With a Schengen visa, you will have time to enjoy these beauties during your vacation.
