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| Lake Llanquihue | ||
| region | Región de Los Lagos | |
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| height | 70 m, 53 m | |
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The Lake Llanquihue is a lake in the Little South of Chile. He's after that Lago General Carrera the second largest lake in Chile and the third largest in South America. The neighboring, cone-shaped and glaciated volcano Osorno characterizes the landscape.
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The lake forms the center of what is known as Chilean Switzerland and is an important tourist destination. German settlers settled around Lake Llanquihue in the 19th century, and their descendants continue to shape the region to this day. The lake is flanked by the volcanoes Osorno and Calbuco in the east, which offers a spectacular panorama. With an area of 877 km², it is about one and a half times the size of Lake Constance.
places
Puerto Varas
The city on the western edge of Lake Llanquihue is the tourist center of the region. It offers numerous hotels and accommodation as well as restaurants, cafes and a craft market.
Frutillar
Frutillar on the west bank of the lake is known for the Teatro del Lago, a festival theater built on the lake shore and for its wooden architecture reminiscent of Switzerland. German traditions also play a role in the gastronomy and the numerous accommodations. The Museo Colonial Alemán offers a successful insight into the history of German immigration to Chile.
Puerto Octay
The village on the northern edge of the lake is characterized by its German colonial architecture and as a starting point for the Cascada waterfall and offers several restaurants and simple accommodation.
Ensenada
The settlement on the south bank of the Llanquihue is the starting point for the Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park and the Osorno volcano and the Saltos de Petrohue. It has a couple of restaurants, including a German pastry shop. Of course there are also various accommodations and beautiful beaches at the foot of the volcano.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airports are in Osorno as in Puerto Montt, the latter is frequented more often and offers flights to several times a day Santiago.
By bus
Control larger national bus companies Puerto Varas on, local businesses too Frutillar and the other villages on the edge of the lake.
By car
The Ruta 5 runs immediately west of the lake. The Ruta CH-225 opens up the south bank and the U-99-V the east of the lake.
activities
- water sports
- fishing
kitchen
German cuisine dominates around the Llanquihue, especially in the form of traditional cakes, pies and strudels cake shop in Frutillar (Avenida Philippi 1155) offers cakes in abundance.
accommodation
In Frutillar, Ensenada and especially in Puerto Varas There are numerous hotels and pensions in different standards.
trips
Saltos de Petrohué
The waterfalls of the Río Petrohué impress with their crystal clear water as well as their panorama with the volcano Osorno, through whose solidified lava the river winds here. According to popular belief, if you throw a coin behind you into the rapids, a wish comes true: Saltos de Petrohué can be reached via the town of Ensenada.
Osorno volcano
The 2,652 meter high stratovolcano, visible from afar, can be climbed and is a popular ski area in winter. The lift is in operation all year round.
