Unique Green Lake: Underwater World in Austria

It is believed that underwater miracles you need to go somewhere to the end of the world, to the ocean coast and to exotic islands. And very few people know that in the heart of Europe there is a unique Green Lake, which gives fans of underwater travel a unique opportunity to do their favorite hobby.

The phenomenon of Styria

Austria is a well-known Central European country with a high standard of living, ancient cities and other sights. Its province of Styria is famous all over the world for mountain lakes, where lovers of mountain tourism and hiking are happy to come.

Among the Hochschwab mountains, near a small town called Tragoss, a mysterious lake called Grüner See is situated a hundred and fifty kilometers from Vienna. All autumn, winter and most of the spring it is a cute and very shallow pond. In the deepest place, the water column does not exceed two meters, and the average depth is at all one. A cozy park with bridges, comfortable benches, beautiful flower beds and century-old trees is scattered around. In these months, the Green Lake (a translation of its name from German) is a favorite place for walking townspeople and romantic dates.

Dream of divers

A very different kind of pond takes in late May. In the mountains, which are surrounded by the Green Lake, begins a rapid snowmelt. Waters descend on the slopes and flood a significant part of the valley. The depth of Grüner See in the particularly generous in the snow years increases to 12 meters. The whole park is under water: even the tops of the trees do not rise above its surface.

By the time the Green Lake is flooded, the lawns of the park manage to grow Alpine greenery. As a result, its waters have a rich emerald hue: he gave the name to the pond. And the water is so clean that the lake can be seen right up to the bottom and from shore to shore.

Such a wonderful phenomenon attracts the attention of divers from all over the world. On Lake Green until the end of July, when the waters begin to subside, come scuba divers, wishing to swim and sit under a tree on a bench, watching the passing fish. There is a dive center for renting equipment for diving. True, there is no scuba diving school, so a diver is required to have a certificate.

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 Ze, to visit the Polish Sea Eye in the Tatras - transparent, surrounded by mountains and beautiful in both summer and winter.

An interesting sight is Lake Powell in the States. Despite the artificial origin, it is worth our attention: the contrast of the brightest blue water with the desert coloring of the surrounding rocks is impressive.

Stunning is the Swiss Lake Lucerne. The water is completely identical in color to the filling of the Caribbean. In addition, the lake is framed by blossoming terraces, equipped with ancient bridges and has a very unusual embankment. In addition, the Green Lake is almost in the neighborhood. Having a Schengen visa, you will have time to enjoy these beauties for your holiday.