Churfirsten

  • Lake Walen, Walenstadt, Switzerland

    BySwizzinfo News Desk

    Lake Walen: Switzerland’s Fjord-Like Lake Beneath the Churfirsten Peaks Some Swiss lakes impress with elegant promenades and historic cities. Lake Walen captivates visitors in a different way. Long, narrow, and surrounded by towering mountains, it feels more like a Scandinavian fjord than a typical Alpine lake. The combination of steep rock faces, crystal-clear water, and…

  • Walensee, Walenstadt, Switzerland

    BySwizzinfo News Desk

    Walensee: Switzerland’s Fjord-Like Lake Beneath Towering Cliffs Travelers crossing eastern Switzerland often catch only a brief glimpse of Walensee through train windows or from mountain roads. Yet those fleeting views reveal something unusual. Steep rock walls plunge dramatically toward deep blue water, waterfalls descend from hanging valleys, and small lakeside villages appear tucked between mountains…