Often referred to as the “Venice of the Alps," Annecy is definitely one of the prettiest towns you’ll find in the French mountains
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.
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.
Ireland might be better known for its breathtaking coastline, but Killarney National Park is full of beautiful lakes and great drives.
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.
Kastoria is located on Lake Orestiada’s western shore and is a great alternative summer retreat. While every tourist flocks to Santorini and Corfu
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.
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