11 Most Scenic Lake Towns In The World

17 AUG, 2023

Adhya Moona

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Bled is a Slovenian resort town in the foothills of the Julian Alps, along the glacial Lake Bled. This lake town amazes with blue waters of the lake, the lush green forests and hill castle. 

bled, slovenia

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A postcard town, Como is the place to be when in Italy. The town is a mix of history with modernity. Cute cafes, Piazza Duomo, shops and more.

como, italy

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Arrowhead is a tiny, unincorporated town in the San Bernardino Mountains of San Bernardino County, California. This beautiful location has been used for filming several movies.

lake arrowhead, usa

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Grasmere is a laidback quaint English village next to Lake Grasmere. Grasmere is surrounded by beautiful mountain views. A perfect place to admire nature and relax. 

grasmere, england 

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Fujikawaguchiko is a Japanese resort town offering breathtaking views of Mount Fuji. This town surrounds the Lake Kawaguchi. The town is flooded with tourists at the time of Cherry Blossom Festival in spring.

fujikawaguchiko, japan

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Montreux is a stunning resort town on Lake Geneva, nestled between steep hills and the lakeside. Montreux is famous for its jazz festival. The town is lined with flowers and sculptures.

Montreux, switzerland

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Norway is known for its natural beauty including fjords and Flam is Norway's popular gateway to fjords. It sits at the end of Aurlandsfjord. Tourists love to admire the panoramic views of Flam.

flam, norway

Lucerne is a picturesque Swiss tourist destination known for its preserved medieval architecture. This compact city sits amid snowcapped mountains on Lake Lucerne.

lucerne, switzerland

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South Lake Tahoe in California, USA, is a resort city on Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Here there are plenty of shops, restaurants, campgrounds and wilderness where you can hike. 

south lake tahoe, usa

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Hallstatt is a small town in the Austrian state of Upper Austria and is on the shore of Lake Hallstatt. The town has a fairytale vibe with mountains surrounding it. 

hallstatt, austria

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Udaipur is a city in Rajasthan, India. It is often referred to as the 'City of Lakes and Palaces'. The famous Lake Palace is located in middle of Lake Pichola, a must visit when in India.

udaipur, india