Pragser Wildsee

Pragser Wildsee extends over 31 hectares at 1,494 meters elevation, featuring emerald-green waters against the backdrop of Dolomite mountains.

During World War II, the lake area served as a final destination for concentration camp inmates before their liberation in 1945.

The lake holds connections to the ancient Fanes kingdom legends, with tales of Queen Dolasilla sailing across the waters during autumn nights.

Vehicle access to the lake requires advance reservations during summer months to manage visitor numbers, which reached 17,000 people per day in 2020.

The lake surface transforms into a natural curling rink during winter, hosting competitions since 2012 when temperatures allow proper ice formation.

Location: South Tyrol

Elevation above the sea: 1,494 m

Address: Pragser Wildsee, 39030 Prags, Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol, Italy 39030

GPS coordinates: 46.69361,12.08500

Latest update: June 22, 2025 09:56