Lake Lago di Braies

"Arguably one of Italy’s most beautiful lakes, Lago di Braies is a bright blue mountain lake in the heart of the Dolomites. You can get a train or bus from many of the major cities in the area (Innsbruck, etc) to Bolzano, which is the closest major city to Lake Braies. Then from Bolzano you can take the train to Niederdorf (Villabassa) and from there catch the local bus #442 to the lake for 3 euro There are many boats available to rent, but in recent years, they often run out after 11am when the big crowds start to arrive — forcing you to wait a bit. This is why I recommend getting there early if you can, preferably right before the boathouse opens around 9:30am. Boat Rental Season: June – September Opening Hours: 9:30am to 5pm Price: €25 EUR for one hour, €15 EUR every 30 minutes after that."