Lakeside holiday homes in Europe

Germany is a true paradise for a wonderful holiday by a lake. Visit Lake Plön with its picturesque landscape and the many small islands which sit peacefully within its waters. Lake Constance or the Bavarian lakes such as the Chiemsee, Starnberger See or Ammersee are also well worth a visit at any time of year and are sure to charm any visitors. Here you will not only find a wide range of water sports, but also bike tours or hiking trips to the mountainous surroundings of your holiday home in Germany. Alternatively, for the best of both worlds, why not combine your lakeside holiday with a trip to one of Germany’s fantastic cities such as Berlin or Hamburg?

The Austrian mountain lakes are wonderfully idyllic and the perfect place for your self-catering holiday! Rent holiday cottages in Austria at the Wörthersee in Carinthia, the Wolfgangsee in the SalzburgerLand or at one of the numerous crystal clear bathing lakes in Tyrol and enjoy truly breath-taking views of the mountains. Lakes in Austria have some of the best water qualities in Europe and are clean enough to drink from. Anglers also get their money's worth at the Austrian lakes, so if you are travelling with any fishermen they will surely not be disappointed.

In Sweden there are more than 96,000 lakes, so choices are nearly endless when planning your holiday at the Swedish lakes! Surrounded by wild, romantic scenery, wonderfully unspoilt natural beauty and unique archipelagos, the famous Swedish lakes are a great place to relax, go on excursions to other islands, or explore your surroundings by boat. Sweden also boasts a tremendous abundance and variety of fish within its lakes. So, if you decide you want to indulge your passion during your next self-catering holiday in Sweden, we are sure you will agree that it is a first rate fishing destination in Europe. Browse our range of holiday homes in Sweden today and choose from cottages on the Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden, or on Vättern and Sommen in Southern Sweden, among others.

The most popular lake in Hungary is Lake Balaton, the largest fresh water lake in Central Europe. Here you can enjoy marvellous summer bathing and experience a paradise for anglers! There is also a fantastic offering of water-sports. Hungary is home to other beautiful lakes which would also make a great destination for your next self-catering holiday. The lovely Lake Tisza offers both serenity and action in equal measure whilst the atmospheric Lake Velence, a favourite summer holiday destination amongst the Hungarians, is home to a very popular beach and recreational area as well as some excellent cycling paths around its edges. Select your NOVASOL holiday home from our wide range of lakeside accommodation in Hungary; from apartments to large holiday homes by lakes, it is up to you.

Situated in eastern Jutland, the Danish Lake District sticks out from the rest of the neat and flat countryside which characterises the country. Tourists, both international and domestic, rent Danish holiday homes in this region to get away from their busy lives, enjoying canoeing and kayaking on the lakes as well as visiting the picturesque towns and lakeside kro – Danish inns. At the centre of the lake area can be found the town of Silkeborg, which is full of things to do and see such as the mummified Tollund Man in the local museum. With 10,000 holiday homes in Denmark, NOVASOL has something to suit every family’s needs.

With over 180,000 lakes, Finland’s vast lake area is the largest of its kind in Europe. The area, which takes up much of the south-east of the country, is home to over 50 species of fish – 20 of which are regularly caught by anglers. Self-catering in Finland is the best way to take advantage of the country’s wonderful fishing environment which is free for angling without a licence. After cleaning your equipment at the end of a relaxing day of fishing, get in the sauna for further relaxation before dinner. Many of our holiday homes in Finland are equipped with beautiful saunas, which are a national pastime in this often chilly country.