Inspiration in the Alps

Framed by towering mountains, this idyllic mountain lake in southern Germany has been a source of artistic inspiration for centuries. These days, it is a magnet for landscape photographers seeking Alpine serenity but it has been captured on canvas since the 19th century, when it was popular with painters of the Romantic era. You can find the Hintersee (“see” is German for lake while Hinter means “behind”) in the German Alpine region of Berchtesgadener Land, near the border with Austria.
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