31 of the World’s Most Stunning Heart-Shaped Lakes

Mother Nature unveils her romantic side once again. My online search revealed a surprising number of heart-shaped lakes worldwide. From an aerial view, our planet boasts numerous water bodies mirroring the universal emblem of love. Dive into this list showcasing the most enchanting heart-shaped lakes from around the globe:

1. Shimshal Lake – Pakistan

Shimshal Lake, with its heart-shaped silhouette, is a stunning gem nestled in the Hunza Valley.

2. Gaislacher See – Austria

The Gaislacher See, a deep blue heart amidst nature, sits gracefully at the foot of the majestic Gaislachkogel Mountain.

3. Heart Lake – Canada

Nestled near Ompah, Ontario, this heart-shaped lake is embraced by the vibrant hues of autumn.

4. The Coeur de Voh – New Caledonia

The Coeur de Voh in New Caledonia is a mangrove swamp artfully crafted by nature into the shape of a heart.

5. Crater Lake (Narlı Göl ) – Turkey

Narlıgöl, a heart-shaped crater lake, graces the fringes of the famed Cappadocia region.

6. Heart Lake – Russia

To witness the Lake Heart nestled at the mountain’s base, one must embark on a 5-hour trek and ascend the Peak Cherskogo.

7. Heart-Shaped Pond – USA

There is a heart-shaped pond near Strongsville in Ohio.

8. Chicago Lakes – Colorado – USA

From the vantage point of Upper Chicago Lake, the heart-shaped silhouette of Lower Chicago Lake becomes beautifully evident below.

9. Aral Sea – Kazakhstan

The Aral Sea, on the northern tip of its western half, takes on a heart shape in the vast expanse of the Large Aral Sea. Tragically, this captivating form results from the sea’s dramatic reduction, labeled as “one of Earth’s most devastating environmental catastrophes.”

10. Eros Lake – India

En route to Chembra Peak, one can behold the heart-shaped allure of Eros Lake.

11. Lac du Montagnon – France

Lac du Montagnon is a heart-shaped lake located in Pyrénées National Park.

12. Heart-Shaped Lake – Brazil

From above, one can marvel at a naturally heart-shaped lake, nourished by a spring in the Amazon River basin, located near Manaus.

13. Heart-Shaped Lake – Portugal

In the middle of the São Gião Dunes, a heart-shaped lake can be found.

14. Heart-shaped Lake – Albania

Heart-shaped lake in the Junik Mountains, Kosovo Alps.

15. Heart-Shaped Lake – Greece

From the summit of the acropolis in Lindos, one can gaze upon the heart-shaped lake below.

16. Lake of Love (Озеро Любви) – Russia

Lake of Love is a heart-shaped lake located near Arkhyz.

17. Heart-Shaped Lake – Switzerland

Heart-Shaped Lake in Piora Valley – Swiss Alps.

18. Heart-Shaped Lake – Tibet

In Zhuo Yong Mountain there is a heart-shaped lake called Zhuo Yong Cuo.

19. Northrup Lake – USA

Northrup is a heart-shaped lake near Banks Lake, in Washington.

20. Rih Lake – Myanmar

Rih Lake is a heart-shaped lake located in Falam Township, Chin State.

21. Siit Lake – Philippines

The heart-shaped Siit Lake is located in Sulu.

22. Lagh del Calvaresc (Lago del Cuore) – Switzerland

Perched at an elevation of 2,214 meters, Lago del Cuore is a stunning heart-shaped alpine lake.

23. Trnovacko Lake – Montenegro

Trnovacko Lake is best known for its heart-like shape.

24. Buyuk Lake (Büyük Göl) – Turkey

Buyuk Gol is a heart-shaped lake located in Yedigöller National Park.

25. Lago di Scanno – Italy

From certain vantage points, the heart-shaped contour of Lake Scanno reveals itself beautifully.

26. Valentine Lake – Canada

Photo by: Tim Gage – Flickr.

Valentine Lake is a heart-shaped lake located near Saxifrage Peak in British Columbia.

27. Heart-Shaped Saline – Brazil

Heart-shaped Lake or Salina do Coração is located in the Brazilian Pantanal.

28. Lago di Tom – Switzerland

Lago di Tom is a heart-shaped lake in the Piora Valley.

29. Lake Borebukta – Norway

Dubbed the “Pool of Love” and cradled within the Arctic landscape, the heart-shaped lake at Borebukta on Spitzbergen, a Norwegian island in the Svalbard Archipelago, was birthed from the retreat of a melting glacier.

30. Lower Kachura Lake – Pakistan

Shangrila Resort Skardu, often hailed as “Heaven on Earth,” is ensconced amidst towering peaks of global repute and embraces the heart-shaped embrace of Lower Kachura Lake.

31. Lough Ouler – Ireland

Lough Ouler is located at the side of Tonelagee Mountain which is the 3rd highest peak in the Wicklow Mountains National Park, south of Dublin, Ireland

Bonus: Lake Toyoni -Japan