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8 of the cutest lake European towns

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Annecy, France

Often referred to as the “Venice of the Alps," Annecy is definitely one of the prettiest towns you’ll find in the French mountains

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Lausanne, Switzerland

Lausanne is just north of Geneva but feels a world away from the larger city. The chilled-out vibe and more relaxed way of living will have you in full zen mode after just a few hours.

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Shkodër, Albania

A lesser-known European lake is Lake Shkodër, also spelled Shkodra or Skadar. It is where Albania and Montenegro meet, so the mountains in both countries create a fabulous backdrop.

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Killarney, Ireland

Ireland might be better known for its breathtaking coastline, but Killarney National Park is full of beautiful lakes and great drives.

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Lucerne, Switzerland

If Switzerland is known for anything, it would be mountains and lakes (OK, and chocolate), which is why Lucerne is an ideal place for travelers.

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Kastoria, Greece

Kastoria is located on Lake Orestiada’s western shore and is a great alternative summer retreat. While every tourist flocks to Santorini and Corfu

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Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt might just be Austria’s most famous location, even more so than Vienna. And for good reason, as this snowglobe-esque town along Lake Hallstatt is straight off a movie set.

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Keswick, UK

There are many quaint towns in the UK’s Lakes District, but not all of them are actually located along a lake. Keswick, though, set back from Derwentwater Lake

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