Lake Lavarone

Lake Lavarone at 1,079 m a.s.l. has a surface of 64,000 sq m and a maximal depth of 17 metres.

Embedded in the natural landscape of the high plateau of Lavarone, Lake Lavarone (Lago di Lavarone) is a wonderful bathing lake where to enjoy calm and quiet breaks or practise many different sports. On the two beaches on its shores you can either go for a swim or rent beach chairs and beach umbrellas, pedalos or rowboats. Lake Lavarone is also a true paradise for sports lovers. It features fantastic itineraries for mountain bikers, walking paths around the lake and even climbing routes. In winter, when the lake is covered by a sheet of ice, it becomes an ice rink, meanwhile its surroundings invite visitors to magic winter strolls.

During the Belle Époque the lake was a particularly appreciated destination of the Viennese aristocrats, thanks to its warm temperature and stunning landscape. In fact, Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, used to spend part of his holidays relaxing, studying and walking around the lake. A local legend narrates that once upon a time a wonderful wood owned by two brothers thrived in this place. One day, the two brothers came to blows about the property of the wood and God decided to punish both of them by drowning the forest with the water of today's Lake Lavarone.

Also in 2024, Lake Lavarone has been awarded the prestigious Bandiera Blu eco-label, which is given for excellent water quality, environmental protection and sustainable services.

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Altitude: 1.079 m a.s.l.
Surface: 0,064 km²
Depth: max. 17 m

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