Walensee

11 Reasons to Visit Lake Walen

• Lake Walen boasts crystal-clear waters that allow for visibility of up to 24 meters due to the cool temperatures.
• You can reach the car-free village of Quinten in the northern part of the lake by boat, where a Mediterranean climate fosters wine production. It's perfect for a family outing.
• Thundering waterfalls cascade down at Lake Walen, with the Seerenbach Falls standing at 600 meters high, making them among the most impressive waterfalls in Europe.
• Hiking trails around Lake Walen can be quite challenging. However, you can combine them with boat trips. In some areas, it's possible to take an e-scooter ride at Lake Walen. Or you can pair an e-bike ride with a boat trip on the lake.

• In summer, you can swim at several spots around the lake. The Walensee is known for its cleanliness. The most popular swimming areas include Betlis, Gäsi, Weesen, and Lago Mio.
• The three Murg lakes are located in the Murg Valley south of the Walensee. You'll also find a protected Arolla pine forest reserve here.
• The northern edge of the Walensee is picturesque with the Churfirsten mountains. The seven Churfirsten are popular hiking peaks made of limestone, reaching up to 2300 m above sea level.
• In the southeast of the Walensee lies the small chives island, also known as the swan island. A colony of mute swans lives here.

• The Walensee Stage at Walenstadt on the eastern shore of the lake is an open-air theatre where musicals are regularly performed.
• Head south from Walensee and you'll quickly reach the excursion mountain Flumserberg and other attractions in the holiday region Heidiland.
• The passenger boats on Lake Walensee serve ten docking stations during the summer season. Boat trips with inflatable boats on Lake Walensee are also very popular. Building Rafts on Lake Walensee makes for a unique team event idea.