If you want to go on a holiday that’s peaceful, where better than a lakeside resort? The waters gently lapping provide a calm background to any vacation, especially if you decide to visit the small Alpine resort of St Anton in Austria. One of the best places to go on a Lakes and Mountains holiday is St Anton, but why is it the case?
Being so close to some of Austria’s most impressive peaks, St Anton is seen as a mecca for keen walkers. Meanwhile, when the snow melts, the village and the surrounding area look stunning during the summer months. It lies within the Verwall Valley, and is close to the lake known as Verwall See, which should be seen to be believed.
A treat for your feet?
Although there are a number of routes to choose from that start and go through St Anton, one that stands out is the Verwall Valley walk. Krissy Sinclair, Austria Resort Manager for Inghams explains why it’s so interesting:
“Why not start your week with the Rosanna River walk or the Verwall Valley walk, both moderately flat. Along the route take in some wildlife, deers have been regularly spotted, and there is a variety of wild flowers and herbs, from wild orchids to wild miniature strawberries”, she said.
Like the lakes
Verwall See is arguably the best natural attraction within a short distance of St Anton. It leads up to the Rosanna river, provides plenty of opportunities to take great photos and, in the summer, it’s a great place to go canoeing or indulge in a spot of fishing.
If you find that you’ve explored St Anton itself with a few days left to spare, there’s plenty of other neighbouring towns and cities to visit such as Innsbruck, which is reachable from St Anton by train in less than an hour!
