Underground lakes, hidden waterfalls, off the beaten path beautiful cities, and beautiful scenery, the world is full of amazing secret places. These top 10 secret places in the world are all accessible to tourists but are often missed. So, get ready for a journey to the most hidden and amazing places in the world.

1. Germany’s Top Secret Place: Berchtesgarden

A lake in Berchtesgaden

250 km long, pristine turquoise lake waters, and beautiful mountain peaks, Berchtesgarden National Park is one of Germany’s secret destinations.

This national park is located next to Germany’s border with Austria and is home to some of Bavaria’s most beautiful landscapes. Many tourists visit the Black Forest, the Swiss Alps, or the center of Europe, and this amazing national park is overlooked. Therefore, you may be one of the few tourists, try the summit to the Königsee lake, Watzmann – at 2,713 meters for amazing views of the valleys, and untouched wild nature.

2. Italy’s Most Secret Place: The Monastery of Santa Maria del Isola in Tropea

Secret Place In Italy: The Monastery of Santa Maria Dell Isola

Many tourists who sunbathe on Tropea’s golden beaches are unaware of this secret spot. However, above their heads, perched atop a rocky hill, surrounded by the Tyrrhenian Sea, is the Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Isola.

It is unclear whether the monastery was built by the Benedictines or the Basilians in the Middle Ages. So, you can discover the history and beauty behind the restored facade of the monastery. Undoubtedly, a monastery that survived 2 earthquakes, surely keeps some of Calabria’s best and most interesting secrets.

 

3. Switzerland’s most secret place: Trammelbach Falls

The Secret Trummelbach Falls

72 waterfalls in the valley, you think there is nothing undiscovered waterfalls in Switzerland, but there are. Trammellback Falls is one of Europe’s top-kept secrets. The range is fed by melting water from the Eiger and Jungfrau, Switzerland’s 10 glacier-fed waterfalls.

So, while walking through the mountain, admiring these secret waterfalls, wear clothes that will protect you from the freezing water.

4. Seegrot in Hinterbrühl, Austria

A Secret underground lake in Hinterbruhl Austria

That boat ride to Austria’s largest underground lake is an unforgettable experience. This massive spectacle in the city of Hinterbrunn is a cave system, originally man-made for mining, during World War II.

However, the underground lake was abandoned at that time. Today, the Seegrot in Hinterburg is transformed into one of the top 10 secret places to visit in the world.

 

5. China’s Top Secret Place: Sanqing Mountain

Sky High Mount Sanqing

3 Magnificent peaks in the clouds, one of the most sacred in Chinese culture is Sanqing Mountain. The view of Sanqing Mountain is not only one of the most breathtaking views of the Chinese landscape, but also has a sacred meaning in Taoist belief; The 3 summits represent the 3 pure ones, the highest gods.

The area around Sanking also offers amazing viewpoints, trails, and magical things to discover in the area’s 10 most scenic spots. So, book a 2-day trip to Sanqing Mountain so you can fully enjoy all the hidden spots.

 

6. Italy’s Top Secret Places: Trentino

Secret Places In Italy: Mountain Trentino

The beauty of the Italian Alps is not the world’s best kept secret. Everyone knows about the mountain range, the terrain, the alpine lakes, and the scenic meadows. However, the natural wonders mentioned here are often missed on the way to Italy’s northeastern Trentino, between Lake Garda and the Dolomites. Here you will find a remarkable number of 297 lakes to discover.

In addition, only here, at sunset, you can appreciate the special light effect “alpenglo” on the top of the Dolomites.

7. Poland’s top secret spot: Szczecin’s Crooked Forest

Planted in the 30s, Szczecin Forest is one of the most secret places in the world. This is due to a forest clearing in Poland, near the town of Gryfino. From 400 pine trees were planted in the 30s, you can see that only a few remain today, still this place is worth visiting.

The reason for the unique shape remains a mystery to this day; Many have tried to figure out whether it is man-made or a natural wonder. Therefore, if you decide to visit, you can explore the secret of the pine trees’ unique shape of the pine, and explore one of the most beautiful forests in Europe.

8. Hungary’s Top Secret Place: Tapolka

Tapolca is a charming little town in Hungary

Tapolka is a charming small town in Hungary, located near the Bolton Mountains Nature Reserve. Many tourists stay in Budapest

Go to Hungary for a vacation, but the town of Tapolka is Hungary’s best kept secret. Besides being close to a large national park, the city has a lake in the center, with beautiful squares and cafes around.

Thus, if you want to taste Hungarian food, appreciate and discover the amazing nature of Hungary, and a lake cave, then book your ticket to Tapolka.

 

9. England’s Top Secret Place: Hunstanton, Norfolk

Secret beachline and Cliffs in Hunstanton, Norfolk

When you visit the Norfolk resort town of Hunstanton, it may seem like a quiet holiday town by the sea. However, once you walk to the beach and pebble beach, you will find the most spectacular mountains. The Old Hunstanton Hills are layers of colorful sandstone; Rusty ginger sandstone, topped with red limestone chalk, surrounded by green seaweed and blue sea.

So, Hunstanton’s beautiful beaches are truly breathtaking, especially at sunset. At this time of day, the colors of the cliffs change, the contrast between the sea and the mountains is even more special. Despite its natural beauty, not many people know about this secret place in East England. So, it is better to book your train ticket to Hunstanton Beach before discovering the rest of the world.

 

10. Applecross Peninsula, Scotland

The Green Applecross Peninsula In Scotland

This Scottish wonder became accessible only by road in 1975, with windy and bumpy roads crossing the peninsula via the coastline. So, if you wanted to see this remote gem, you had to rely on boat trips on your own, like these islanders.

Applecross is a beautiful little village on the peninsula of Scotland. Small cabins and houses are scattered on the green hills, overlooking the sea, will take your breath away.

With only 544 residents, there are very few reasons to visit Applecross, but the quaint and beautiful scenery, totally earn it as one of the top 10 secret places in the world. In addition, Camusterrach and Ard-dhubh are two other settlements that should not be missed in your exploration, as they are barely touched in modernization.