The lake is located in the Kandersteg region, Switzerland. It can be reached with an hour driving from Bern or 1.5 hours driving from Zurich. Blausee lake is not particularly big in size but it is a hidden gem. The crystal-clear waters of the lake situated in a privileged location amidst stunning nature. It also has an excellent restaurants along with Alpine bio-trout breeding, romantic walks, and a small adventure park for children.

I didn’t have high expectation about this lake that we were going to. I used to think only the lake which is hidden in the isolated snow mountain would be breath taking.    

5 minutes later, my heart beat in excitement when I saw this blue lake. Located in the midst of a 20 hectare nature park with a landscape formed by a rock slide that led to the creation of the lake. Blausee (Lake Blue) is one of the best-known mountain lakes in Switzerland. The water has very special color and crystal clear which has its source  from subterranean springs.    

In 1885, Blausee was praised in a travel guide as a “jewel of a landscape immersed in magical forest solitude”. Today, the region is very accessible due to the walking paths, picnic spots and bonfire spots. There is a hotel with a spa directly on the shore of the lake. Next to it there is a successful organic trout farm.  

 

In memory of the legend of the Blausee, the artist and sculptor Raffael Fuchs, craved the status of a beautiful girl , who was found dead in this lake many years ago. This was the place where where she used to spend many romantic hours with her lover. After his sudden death, she couldn’t come to terms that she continued to return to the Blausee every night, until she eventually died out of grief herself. The blueness of the lake was apparently cause by her tears. She took sorrow and pain with her. But now it’s time to forget the past and welcome a new day. It’s time to stand up.

  

 

It would be nice to dine in the restaurant here, but thinking of the price had put us off. Only later, I found out that many people had given bad comment regarding the foods and services it provided.       

There is an organic trout farm behind the restaurant hotel, supplying the fresh fish to the guests directly. Besides, the organic trout products are also available at the shop of the park entrance or by mail order.     

The organic trout lives a stress-free life in animal-friendly ponds with plenty of shady areas as well as back-and water-flow areas to rest. At the same time, the fishes are kept at low stocking densities. 

Blausee is definitely one of the must-visit place if you are near this area.