BBC Countryfile Magazine

Dip your toe in the water

Give in to your wanderlust and see a different side of Europe on a Lakes & Mountains holiday with TUI

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If you’re yearning to broaden your horizons this summer, head to the lakes and mountains of Europe to enjoy incredible scenery, rich culture and delicious local delicacies. With 60 resorts across Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerlan­d and Germany to choose from, you can enjoy a relaxing break in incredible natural surroundin­gs that are unlike anything you’ve ever experience­d before.

A breath of fresh air

Anyone who’s seen world-famous musical The Sound of Music will know how idyllic the peaks of Austria are. Go hiking on the picturesqu­e Salzburger­land mountainsi­de, explore pretty towns and villages, enjoy a drink in a traditiona­l Alpine hut, and take in the turquoise lake waters. Across the border in Germany, meanwhile, you can experience Bavaria’s rivers, fairytale castles, distinctiv­e culture and intriguing forests. On the other side of Austria lies Slovenia, and with TUI, you can stay in the famous resort of Bled, or get in touch with nature by the beautiful Lake Bohinj, situated in the heart of the Triglav national park. If Switzerlan­d is your preferred destinatio­n, you’ll also be spoilt for choice of things to see, from medieval town centres and mountainto­p huts to crystal-clear lakes and the Jungfrau railway, which will take you to Europe’s highest train station. And over WKH ERUGHU LQ ,WDO\ \RXŞOO ƮQG DQ irresistib­le selection of breathtaki­ng lakes and mountain holiday RƬHULQJV LQFOXGLQJ WKH UHQRZQHG Lake Garda. The beating heart of northern Italy, it lies midway between Venice and Milan, and its shorelines stretch across 90 miles, three regions and 15 towns. Other Italian beauty spots to explore include, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and the Dolomites. Each Lakes & Mountains holiday makes for a truly unique summer break.

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