Blausee is a beautiful mountain lake in Switzerland's Bern region, steeped in legend and local history. It sits in the middle of a 20-hectare nature park surrounded by a magical forest and two gorgeous peaks.

How to get there : The lake is located in kanton Bern, you need to take the bus to Blausee BE.

The entrance fee of the lake cost 10 chi for adults on the weekends and 8 chf on the weekdays. If you visit the lake on your birthday, you can enter for free.

The lake was formed 15000 years ago when a massive rock fell from the Fisistock mountain.

Activities :

• walk around the crystal clear lake

• take a boat ride

• take children to the playground

• there is a bistro where you can have refreshments

• during summer months you can meet lamas and alpacas

• bring your picnic and use the barbecue spots.

The Blausee legend : long time ago there there was a maid who was in love with one of the herdsman. On moonlit nights they would meet at the lake, dreaming about their future. One day the herdsman fell off a cliff when he was gathering hay to the animals and died. The maid got incredibly said from that moment on. In the middle of the night she would go to the lake and mourn her lost love. Slowly she began to loose her mind. One night the maid didn't return and found her body in the bottom of the lake . Ever since the colour of the lake turned into deep blue. People say the colour changed due to the maid's tears.

TIP: When you visit the lake keep an eye open, you will see the maid in the water. As a statue.