AlmseeAbout Almsee
Almsee is a mountain lake in Upper Austria, located in the Almtal valley near the village of Grünau im Almtal. It is a small natural alpine lake set amid steeply rising slopes.
The lake offers short walking routes along its shoreline and views across reedbeds and rocky slopes. It is used for low-impact recreation such as hiking and nature observation rather than large-scale water sports.
Almsee is a natural feature rather than a constructed site; its form reflects the local alpine geology and hydrology. There is no widely known series of major historical developments associated with the lake itself.
The lake sits in the Almtal valley in Upper Austria, within the municipality area near Grünau im Almtal. It is set among the lower Alps of the region and accessed from local roads serving the valley.
Best Time to Visit Almsee
Almsee is pleasant in summer for hiking and boat trips; winter offers quiet, snowy landscapes for photography.
Weather & Climate near Almsee
Almsee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1166 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 1° | -5° | 71 mm | overcast | 93% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 3° | -3° | 64 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 8° | 1° | 90 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 12° | 6° | 80 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 99 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 10° - 20° | 15° | 137 mm | overcast | 77% | 1.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 157 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 11° - 22° | 17° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 1.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 6° | 0° | 80 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 2° | -4° | 85 mm | overcast | 92% | 1.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
How to Get to Almsee
Almsee is accessible by regional road from Gmunden and Bad Ischl. Local buses serve the Almtal valley; car travel provides the most flexibility. Parking is available near popular trailheads and the lakeshore.
Tips for Visiting Almsee
- The lake can be walked around on marked trails; check with local alpine clubs for current conditions.
- Combine a visit with the Almtal valley for scenic hikes and alpine pastures.