Amsoldingersee
Lake Mountain lake near Thun in Canton Bern
Amsoldingersee sits near the village of Amsoldingen in Canton Bern; visitors come for lakeside walks, seasonal swimming and simple, pastoral views of the Swiss lowlands.
Amsoldingersee is a small freshwater lake in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland, located at the village of Amsoldingen near the town of Thun. It is a local recreational lake valued for walking, bathing and birdwatching rather than for large-scale tourism.
Shorelines include grassy bathing spots and reed-fringed margins that support waterbirds and aquatic vegetation; seasonal use is highest in summer for swimming. Facilities are modest and oriented to day visitors from nearby communities.
The lake is a small lowland lake set in the Bernese Plateau at the edge of the Bernese Oberland. Amsoldingen village and its medieval parish church sit close to the lake shore, and the town of Thun is the nearest regional center.
- Recreation and wildlife: Popular locally for swimming and short lakeside walks, with reedbeds and shallow shallows that attract waterfowl.
How to Get to Amsoldingersee #
Amsoldingersee is approximately 6 km southwest of Thun. Regional buses and local roads reach the Amsoldingen village; from there the lake is a short walk. Car parking is available in the village.
Tips for Visiting Amsoldingersee #
- Walk the short circuit around the lake for views of twin islets and the 13th-century church of Amsoldingen.
- Bring a picnic: designated barbecue and picnic areas are available in summer.
- In winter, the lake can freeze-watch local signage for ice conditions before walking or skating on the surface.
Best Time to Visit Amsoldingersee #
Good year-round: summer for boating and walks, winter for quiet snowy landscapes and potential ice-sports depending on conditions.
Weather & Climate near Amsoldingersee #
Amsoldingersee's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1071 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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