Matrei am Brenner. Lake Obernberger

It’s rare for the Austro-Italian border when there is not a single funicular among high mountain peaks, and only a couple of small hotels are built at a beautiful pond. A panoramic camera is installed at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level near the shores of Lake Obernberger.

The largest lake on the southern side of Tyrol is fed by the waters of the river, Obernberger Seebach. The lake is divided into two parts. The reason for this is the fall of a huge stone from the Alpine top. However, in late spring to early summer, both parts often merge due to the rising water level in the lake. We can see the northern part of the lake, which is several times smaller than the southern one.

Swimming in the lake is strictly prohibited, and few people dare go into the algae-filled water. Obernberger and the territory around it are considered a protected area, which is why they do not build a fashionable resort there but try to attract travelers by untouched nature.

On the opposite bank, you can find the main man-made sight of the lake, the chapel of Maria am See. It was built on a small peninsula in the mid 1930s. The building is periodically restored, so tourists are always pleasantly surprised by the exterior and interior of the chapel.