11 reasons why you will love Lake Walen

In the car-free village of Quinten , there is a piece of the south. The Mediterranean climate allows kiwis and figs to grow there. What's more, it can only be reached on foot or by boat. It is bordered on one side by the lake and on the other by the steep rock faces of the Churfirsten mountains. All of this is the wine village of Quinten. The boat service from Murg to the Mediterranean village of Quinten is available all year round and is also worth a trip in winter.

The crystal-clear waters of Lake Walen and the impressive rock faces of the Churfirsten make a ship a special experience. The various villages around the lake can be perfectly connected by boat. The car-free village of Quinten can only be reached by water anyway. The combination of hiking and ship is also popular. Special event boats provide variety and entertainment.

A walk along the Mediterranean Riviera on the shores of Lake Walen is just as possible as an alpine hike under the steep north faces of the Churfirsten. The best thing about it? The close proximity to Lake Walen. Our tip: the hikes can be perfectly combined with a ship to make them even more varied.

The Seerenbach Falls near Betlis on Lake Walen with their three cascades measure a total height of 585 meters. At 305 meters, the Seerenbach Falls are one of the highest waterfalls in Switzerland. In the gorge in which the Seerenbach Falls plunge imposingly into the depths, the Rinquelle also comes to light. From an underground cave system, impressive masses of water pour into a 22-metre deep abyss. The waterfalls can be reached on foot from the Betlis landing stage in just under 30 minutes.

12 minutes: that's how long it takes to take the cable car from Unterterzen to Tannenbodenalp on the Flumserberg. In summer, countless hiking trails, flowing bike trails and the family highlights FLOOMZER and CLiiMBER are waiting to be discovered. In winter , there are 65 kilometers of slopes and modern lifts. Always there: the view down to Lake Walen.

The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is a retreat of peace and relaxation with exquisite service. Several award-winning restaurants, a wide range of wellness and health facilities and two golf courses are part of the resort. Grand Resort Bad Ragaz - a place where you can truly be pampered like royalty.

The Walensee play experience is about the exciting story surrounding the secret of Lake Walen. Six themed playgrounds and a themed trail provide plenty of fun and variety. The whole thing is connected to the Walensee boat and offers an exciting adventure for your family outing. One story, six playgrounds and the Walensee ship as the connecting element: that's the Walensee play experience.

Lake Walen is perfect for anyone who loves water sports . Stand-up paddling, canoeing, water skiing and wakeboarding provide variety on the water. The Sagisteg in Murg and Intersport Walensee in Unterterzen provide you with the right equipment and tours. For those who prefer less action-packed activities, there are several freely accessible bathing beaches around Lake Walen. Water sports fans, what more could you want?

Did you know that Walenstadt is home to several organic wineries? Over 60% of the vineyards around Walenstadt are cultivated organically. Like those of the Bosshart + Grimm and Casanova Wein wineries.

One man, one work: artist Karl Bickel spent 25 years working on his Paxmal high above Lake Walen. The Paxmal peace monument is enthroned high above Lake Walen and protected by the imposing Churfirsten mountains. It is a place of wonder and contemplation. The Paxmal is freely accessible from spring to fall.

Heidi, William Tell and John Travolta: they have all performed as musical stars on the shores of Lake Walen in Walenstadt. In the summer of 2022, "Flashdance - the Musical" made a guest appearance on what is probably the most beautiful lakeside stage in Switzerland. The professional performers provide dance and song interludes that get everyone going.