Set amid the wondrous Dolomites, Braies Lake is truly one of Italy’s wonders. So wonderful indeed that it attracts an average of 15,000 tourists a day in the height of summer. Therefore, if you can, avoid visiting in July and August - you’ll have a much more pleasant experience ii you get there in spring or, even better, in the fall. 

If you do decide to visit in summer, know that the local municipality has introduced restrictions to the number of visitors that can access the lake during the day: in order to preserve the delicate ecosystem of Braies Lake and its surroundings, from July 10 to September 10, the Braies Valley can be reached from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm only by public transport, on foot, by bike or upon presentation of a parking reservation.