17Green Lake, Austria
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Visit the village of Tragöess in spring. The snow on the stunning surrounding Hochschwab mountains melts and the water floods the little alpine lake there creating a unique underwater park. The emerald water engulfs the beach, the footbridge, the hiking trails, and even the trees. The Green Lake or Grüner Sea rises up to 12 meters across the entire valley then evaporates in summer. Sadly, swimming is not presently permitted here but it’s still a noteworthy attraction.
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What inspired the compilation of this list of 18 exciting underwater adventures, and are there any upcoming or emerging destinations worth noting?
Managment thought it was a good topic and I had previously written about these places, so it seemed like a good idea to all of us!