Green Lake Ghost Park

The Salzkammergut is an amazingly beautiful "country of lakes" in the federal province of Austria - Styria. Here, at the bottom of the Green Lake, there is a real ghost park that appears only in winter. In summer, this place becomes a deep reservoir, and then you can only walk around the park with scuba gear. It's amazing to see cozy benches, flower beds, bridges and paved paths underwater...

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1. Green Lake is considered to be the water pearl of Upper Austria, Styria and Salzburg, known for their "lake country" Salzkammergut.

2. This land is a popular Austrian resort due to the many picturesque natural reservoirs, in the purest waters of which, as if in mirrors, white clouds, blue skies and majestic mountain peaks are reflected.

3. The secret of the unusual Green Lake is that in spring the snow melts in the mountains, and it is filled with melt water.

4. The depth of the lake increases from 2 meters to 12, and all the paths of the park, neat flower beds, perennial trees, bushes, grass and benches go under water.

5. By the time the park is completely flooded, the land surrounding it has time to become covered with the greenery of alpine meadows. That is why this amazing lake is called Green.

6. Green Lake is a favorite place for those who prefer active and educational recreation - scuba diving.

7. The melt waters of the reservoir are crystal clear, so the visibility in the water is very good.

8. In addition, the depth of the lake provides an excellent opportunity to go diving and watch the fish swimming along the winding paths of the underwater park past the shops abandoned before winter.

9. An unusual lake begins to shallow in the month of July. By winter, the valley becomes dry, and an amazing, one might even say, ghostly park appears on the site of the reservoir.

10. It is so pleasant to walk along it, enjoying the picturesque landscapes and breathing clean air.

11. For tired travelers, there are cozy benches that seem to invite you to relax in the bosom of magnificent nature.

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