In Photos: Spectacular Lakes Around The World

Lake Hillier – Western Australia Unlike many other pink waters around the world, Lake Hillier contains bright pink water that actually remains pink when transferred to a container. Most similar lakes get their colour from a mixture of beta-carotene released by algae and light penetrating the water, but there’s currently no scientific explanation as to why Lake Hillier is pink.

These are some of the spectacular natural lakes around the world.

I think that they are just stunning!

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Obersee Lake – Germany If fairies, elves and goblins do exist, they probably like to hang out at Obersee Lake in Germany. Bordered by snow-capped mountains, the lake stretches over 65km between Bregenz and Bodman Ludwigshafen, and has a width of 14km at the widest point.

Lake Baikal – Siberia, Russia Home to the world’s only fresh water seals, Lake Baikal holds 20 per cent of the world’s fresh water. This ancient lake, estimated to be between 25-30 million years old, also holds the title of the deepest lake in the world. The lake is best viewed in the winter months, when it freezes over and in places sparkles a beautiful turquoise colour.

Lake Louisde – Alberta, Canada We need to have at least one of Canada’s stunning lakes on this list, and it’s no token addition: Lake Louise, a glacial body of water within Banff National Park in Alberta, is just one of Canada’s stunning bodies of water. Stunning views of the Canadian Rockies, with snow-capped peaks everywhere, are just one of the sights drawing thousands of tourists each year from across Canada and around the world. (Photo via …

Kelimutu Crater Lakes – Indonesia Despite being located on the same volcanic peak, each of the three lakes at Kelimutu takes on a different colour. Locals believe the lakes change colour depending on the mood of the spirits who have chosen to dwell there. The most common colours are blue, green and black, but they have been known to turn blue, red and white.

Lake Louisde – Alberta, Canada We need to have at least one of Canada’s stunning lakes on this list, and it’s no token addition: Lake Louise, a glacial body of water within Banff National Park in Alberta, is just one of Canada’s stunning bodies of water. Stunning views of the Canadian Rockies, with snow-capped peaks everywhere, are just one of the sights drawing thousands of tourists each year from across Canada and around the world. (Photo via …