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The 2026 Lakes & Mountains Collection by National Geographic Traveller (UK) showcases the growing appeal of quieter, less-explored destinations. With overtourism reshaping some of Europe鈥檚 best-known hotspots, travellers are increasingly seeking quieter alternatives: hidden lakes, remote mountain valleys and landscapes where nature still feels untamed.     

Discover some of Europe鈥檚 most overlooked lakes, from Slovenia鈥檚 wild Lake Bohinj 鈥� surrounded by the peaks of Triglav National Park 鈥� to Finland鈥檚 wildlife-rich Lake Saimaa and North Macedonia鈥檚 ancient Lake Ohrid, where Byzantine churches cling to the shoreline.  

Sacha Scoging, editor of National Geographic Traveller, UK, The Collection, said: 鈥淟akes and mountains naturally lend themselves to a sense of escape, whether that鈥檚 hiking to a remote pub in the British countryside or paddling across a silent Alpine lake at sunrise.鈥� 

The issue also looks at how mountain destinations are reinventing themselves for a new generation of travellers. In Uzbekistan, travel by rail from Silk Road cities into the snow-covered peaks of the Western Tien-Shan to discover how ski resorts, hiking routes and high-speed trains are opening up an unexpected side of Central Asia.  

Also inside: 

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• Explore听inspiring rewilded landscapes听around the world听
• Hike to Britain鈥檚 most remote rural pubs听听
• Wander the bazaars and backstreets of Kathmandu听听

All this, plus a curated roundup of scenic hotels and retreats 鈥� produced by The Collection鈥檚 advertising partners 鈥� offering inspiration for future lakeside and mountain escapes. 

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