Holiday in Banff

About Banff

Banff is the jewel of the Canadian Rocky Mountains — a small mountain town nestled in the oldest national park in Canada, surrounded by turquoise glacial lakes, snow-capped peaks, and a wilderness that is among the most spectacular landscapes on Earth. Banff National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is Canada's most visited national park and the epitome of alpine splendor. Lake Louise is Banff's crown jewel and one of the most photographed lakes in the world: The unreal turquoise glacial water, framed by the Victoria Glacier and dark coniferous forests, looks like a painting that no photo can ever truly capture. The historic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has been perched on the shore since 1890 — afternoon tea with a view of the lake is one of Canada's most iconic experiences. Moraine Lake, ten kilometers from Lake Louise, may be even more spectacular: Ten jagged peaks (Valley of the Ten Peaks) are reflected in the deep turquoise water — this image once adorned the Canadian 20-dollar bill. The color of the lake is created by rock flour that glaciers grind into the water. The Banff Gondola ascends in eight minutes to the 2,281-meter-high Sulphur Mountain: At the top, a 360-degree panorama opens up over six mountain ranges, the Bow River, and the town of Banff, which lies tiny in the valley. A wooden walkway leads to the Cosmic Ray Station — a historic weather station from the 1950s. The Banff Upper Hot Springs steam at an elevation of 1,585 meters on the slopes of Sulphur Mountain: Naturally hot thermal water (37-40 °C), where you can bathe outdoors with a view of Mount Rundle — especially magical in winter when snow lies on the mountains and steam rises into the cold air, creating a magical experience.