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Almost like the Caribbean: swimming in the alpine lakes

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An unforgettable summer expreience

Lakes Cauma, Cresta and Laax

Cooling off in one of the three alpine lakes is the ideal conclusion to a bike tour or hike. Lake Cauma impresses with its turquoise-green water. At Lake Laax you can enjoy the view of the magnificent mountain panorama from the large sunbathing lawn. Lake Cresta is famous for its clear water and belongs to the inventory of protected natural monuments.

Swimming in Flims Laax Falera

The beautiful lakes of Switzerland allow you to enjoy very special swimming vacations: The crystal clear water of the mountain lakes in Switzerland provides a real Caribbean feeling in the middle of the Alps. Despite tropical highs, the water temperatures of the Swiss lakes range between a pleasant 17 and 24 degrees Celsius, which makes the jump into the cool water wonderfully refreshing.

Whether you’re on a hike or a bike tour, a detour to one of our lakes is the perfect way to cool off in between or to relax at the end of an active and eventful day. So – what are you waiting for? Book your stay in Flims Laax Falera now and discover the picturesque lakes of Switzerland on your own.

Lake Cauma

Called „Lag la Cauma“ in Rhaeto-Romanic, meaning „lake of the noon rest“, Lake Cauma is the pearl of Flims. Swimming, lounging and sunbathing: Whether you’re on foot or by bike, a detour to the beautiful lake perfectly complements your excursion. Lake Cauma is located in the heart of the Flims forest and impresses above all with its striking turquoise-green and pleasantly cool water: in summer, the water temperature is between 17 and 24 degrees Celsius. Swimming in Lake Cauma simply belongs on every summer bucket list!

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Lake Cresta

On the eastern border between Flims and Trin lies the „lake on the forest ridge“. Lake Cresta is a real insider tip: crystal-clear water embedded in a dark green ring of trees. It is 375 meters long and 180 meters wide and is part of the inventory of protected natural monuments of regional importance in the canton of Graubünden. Cooling off in Lake Cresta is a wonderful way to end your bike or hiking tour: the lake is famous for its good water quality. Another special feature is that Lake Cresta can only be reached on foot.

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Lake Laax

Who would have thought that you can enjoy pure beach feeling even at 1016 meters above sea level! Laax proves that it is possible. In the middle of the village you can experience unique bathing vacations in the middle of the Alps at Lake Laax (Lag Grond). A large sunbathing area, a beach, clear lake water and an incredible mountain panorama. By the way, the Laaxersee is the eponym of the village Laax: „Ils lags“ means „the lakes“ in Rhaeto-Romanic.

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