"Blausee or The Blue Lake" Blausee by barbskie

Blausee Travel Guide: 5 reviews and 24 photos

Actually, we only stopped here for lunch. Our main destination was up to Kandersteg though the weather was not friendly that day (2nd Aug) and thought of staying overnight there. But the continuing rainfalls and the surprising hailstorms with thunders stocked us right there where we ate!

The lake & restaurant

This Nature Park is a 22 hectares big, traffic-free natural paradise with enchanted paths. It has a deep-blue crystal clear lake illuminated by night. A glass-bottom boat for a short boating is stationed for every guest. Barbecue places available with firewoods and adventure playing spaces for kids or even the adults....why not! There is a museum, a small cottage where expositions of Blausee history could be seen. The large alpine organic trout farm is also open for public viewing. It has a large restaurant, Pizzeria, bistro at the lake with take away snacks. Also a hotel with 18 romantic and individual rooms available. Has Spa services , Conference facilities and shop. Free parking spaces.

Blausee myth

The legend why the lake is blue:......Once there was a young couple, long long ago, who spent many summer evenings at the lake amidst the green and thick forest of Kanderground. The water is very clear like any other lakes and they enjoyed every meeting and dreaming their young love. According to the wrtings on the signboard; the sudden death of the young boy brought the girl in deep sorrow and pain then she ran to the lake crying until she fell dow into the water losing her life. Her tears turned the lake into blue, thus a statue of her was made .

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:A tranquil area!

Last visit to Blausee: Aug 2007
Intro Updated Sep 11, 2007
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Reviews (5)

Trout fresh from the pond! Restaurants (1)

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Little thing means a lot! Things to Do (4)

As you enter the park, you will immediately be fascinated with its natural beauty. Huge rocks, healthy trees and wild... more travel advice

Boating Things to Do (4)

It's just a little lake but a short boating rounds up your visit. No extra charges. It is included in the entrance fee... more travel advice

Bio Trout Farm Things to Do (4)

This alpine organic trout farm is quite interesting. You can see how they grow and how they are kept. The trouts are... more travel advice

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Written Aug 22, 2007

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balhannah Aug 5, 2009 at 5:47 PM

What a lovely pretty spot! We have a Blue Lake in South Australia, different colour Blue, and it changes colour throughout the seasons and days. Its located in an extinct volcano.
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globetrott Jun 3, 2009 at 3:44 PM

This is in fact a very special place in Switzerland and the lake has a blue that you hardly may find anywhere else. I had been there in 1975...
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HORSCHECK Aug 22, 2007 at 2:15 PM

Lovely little page. I am looking forward to reading more about this Swiss gem.
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sandysmith Aug 13, 2007 at 3:30 PM

long time since I have been here - we were just up the road in Kandersteg..and in Fiesch for a memorable Swiss National Day
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yumyum Aug 6, 2007 at 9:05 AM

I have been to Blausee many many years ago for my mums birthday, therefore on a 1st August :))
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scottishvisitor Aug 3, 2007 at 6:57 AM

Since blue is my favourite colour I just love your lake!!