I had seen Blausee in one of the pictures on Instagram and a quick search surprised me that this jewel was just an hour and a half drive from Basel.
What more could I ask for?
Saturday seemed a partly sunny day at least better than the heavy snowfall I had found just a week back in Black Forest.
Blausee is a small lake in the Bern district. My favourite of all cities in Switzerland is Bern and now seeing Blausee was all on my mind. Balu meaning blue and see meaning lake the place gets its name as a blue lake.
The place offers a huge parking lot and just walking a 100 meters I could get a glimpse of pristine blue lake in front of me.
I stood there amazed at the crystal clear emerald blue water shining with snow shadows.
I tried catching the sun dimly falling on the far mountains above, the sunrays had a balming effect on the mountains.
The surrounding area of the Blausee has a lot in store: A mystic nature park, with walkways, fireplaces, picnic areas and a playground for kids. Discover the Blausee museum, bouldering or the lake with a glass-bottom boat – all that in the middle of a unique backdrop. These activities are available in the winter months.
There were plenty of tree trunks at the bottom of the lake that were clearly visible inside. I haven’t seen a clean and clear lake than the Blausee.
Well it is a nature park with walking trails around, the lake has a hotel around with a wonderful spa.
I however had been for a day trip and was back by evening after capturing the beautiful lake in my camera.
I clicked a few pictures and sat in its serenity getting emotional of many marvels mother nature had to offer.
There is a manmade mermaid structure in the water that gets lit up when it gets dark, it creates a lot of inquisitiveness of the thought put behind it.
Winter isn’t a peak season with all activities open best time would be in October when fishing is officially allowed in the lake.
Love, love, just love the place and the pictures captured. Beautifully magnificent. The place does has a beauty to engulf you in its charm. I can so wonder you sitting on the bench lost in the beauty and thoughts. So wish, I would have been there too. Also, love the water flowing through 🙂 Beautiful memories of winter places. Chalo, phir kahi aisi jagah chale 🙂 🙂 🙂
I so knew you would love it 🙂 Told you! Switzerland it is kahan Norway Norway kar rahe ho 🙂 yes you know the moment when I was sitting on the bench and I was so thinking of the discussion on silky effect to the waterfall 🙂 Chalo phir beparvaah kisi aisi jagah le chalo 🙂
Wow, looks like heaven. Beautiful. I would still go there in January to capture such pristine views.
Winter surely has its charm Saru 🙂 happy you liked it 🙂
just love your post
thank you Sudha 🙂
These types of places are always my favorite destinations but could not go always . real jewels
then deri kis baat ki make a plan 🙂
Gorgeous captures and write-up!
Thank you Savita 🙂
You are one happy bird ready to wing yourself to the places you desire to be in. Those are wonderful images of Blausee. The closeup of the mountain ridge is a favourite.
you know the close up shot was so far in real, its the lens that did the magic 🙂 I liked it too 🙂 I am a bird who really wants to fly, you rightly said 🙂
This place looks very serene and romantic! 🙂
It surely is, very happy you liked it 🙂
I looks amazingly beautiful through your lens!
Coming from you is a super sweet thing, thank you Mridula 🙂
Love your photos and the place seems amazing 🙂
Thank you Kiran 🙂
My oh my! Such is the place that takes the breath away. Stunning shots Shweta!!
Thank you so much Tara, glad you liked it 🙂
Amazingly beautiful, like a frozen heaven on earth! The snow covered white path pic is my favourite…and the inclusion of a man-made mermaid structure under water sounds so thoughtful! What a kids friendly thought! Loved it bestie! ??
wow thank you sooooo much bestie, I saw you here after long and am really happy. I loved the mermaid pic too 🙂
How marvelous Pictures! Apt descriptions as well!
Thank you so much PH 🙂
Your blogs are always a treat to read Shweta Ji. I have nominated you for Bloggers Recognition Award. The relevant link is : https://jmathur.wordpress.com/2017/02/02/bloggers-recognition-award/
Thats such a sweet thing to say Jitendraji 🙂 Thank you so much for the award, I will surely accept it 🙂
Bewitching and enraptured by the pics and your essay on such a beautiful place.
thank you so much Sunita, happy you liked it 🙂
OMG! I fell in love with this place in 4 mins!!! Such stunning clicks!! 😀
Thank you Vaisakhi, happy you liked it 🙂
So utterly beautiful Shweta! I love the pics; thanks for the virtual tour:)
you are most welcome Rashmi and so happy you liked it 🙂
Is there any place in Switzerland which is not beautifu? Do let me know .
None! it is heavenly indeed 🙂
This looks heaven. The crystal clear water reminds me of Lake Tahoe though this one looks more beautiful with the mountains surrounding it.
you bet Alok, it was a beautiful day spent 🙂
Amazing…..picture perfect snapshots, Shweta!
Thank you so much Bushra 🙂
Amazing colors.
Thank you 🙂
Wow..you are so lucky Shweta. You are getting to see such beautiful places. Thanks for the virtual trip. 🙂
hahah I agree, I love travelling and Europe offers the best 🙂 happy you liked it Deepa 🙂
The blue waters give out so much serenity; love the pics Shweta. You have captured the beauty of this place well – both in words and images. Cheers
Beautiful. I just can’t get enough of Switzerland. 🙂
Thats quite a place to visit. I belong to woods by nature but yet to find my hay day. One day the Son of woods will go to woods. Thats the hope. Beautiful captures Shweta and beautiful words explaining the site.