Lake Reschen & Submerged Bell Tower
Reschensee / Lago di Resia
Only a 14th-century bell tower rises from this artificial lake; the snowy peaks reflected in the water and the story of the “sunken village” are unforgettable.
When the dam was built in 1950, the old village of Graun was flooded, leaving a 14th-century Romanesque church bell tower standing alone in the lake, one of South Tyrol's most photographed scenes. In summer you can cycle around the lake (about 15 km) or take a boat trip. In winter, when the lake freezes, you can walk to the foot of the tower, but follow local safety notices. The lake lies near the junction of Italy, Austria and Switzerland, about 100 km from Bolzano, a 1.5–2 hour drive, and can be combined with the small town of Glorenza (Glurns) for a day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tyrol Castle
- Terme Merano
- Merano Old Town
- Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
- South Tyrolean Wine Road (Kaltern & Tramin)
- Messner Mountain Museum Firmian
- Salten Plateau & Jenesien
- Lake Kaltern