Antholzer See Lake
Alpine lake in South Tyrol, scenic surroundings
Antholzer See (Lago di Anterselva) sits beneath the Rieserferner group in South Tyrol; mountain walkers and anglers visit for alpine lake walks and high-elevation scenery.
Antholzer See at a Glance#
Address: Antholzer See (Lago Anterselva), Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy
About Antholzer See#
Antholzer See (Lago di Anterselva) is an alpine lake located in the Antholz/Anterselva valley in South Tyrol, northern Italy. It occupies a high mountain basin and is set among conifer forests and surrounding peaks.
The lake is commonly used for straightforward walking routes and short nature excursions rather than large-scale recreation; its setting makes it a quiet destination for alpine sightseeing and photography. The basin is of glacial origin and the lake sits near settlements in the Anterselva valley.
The lake lies within the mountainous area of South Tyrol, accessed from local valley roads and villages in the Anterselva/Antholz region. The nearest larger towns are in the Pusteria/Pustertal valley to the south and west.
How to Get to Antholzer See#
Antholzer See is reachable by road from Brunico/Bruneck in the Puster Valley; follow signs to Anterselva/Antholz. Public buses serve the valley during the summer season; parking is available near the lake.
Tips for Visiting Antholzer See#
- Arrive early to enjoy the lake without crowds and to access nearby trails in the Hochpustertal/Val Pusteria area.
- Bring layers-mountain weather changes rapidly even in summer.
- Combine the visit with a drive over the Staller Saddle or a hike to nearby alpine huts for panoramic views.
Best Time to Visit Antholzer See#
Best in summer for hiking and alpine scenery; winter transforms the lake into a snowy landscape with winter-sport options nearby.
Weather & Climate near Antholzer See#
Antholzer See's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1092 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -2° | -9° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 2.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -1° | -8° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 93% | 2.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 2° | -5° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 5° | -2° | 75 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 10° | 4° | 108 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 14° | 8° | 135 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 7° - 17° | 12° | 154 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 142 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 8° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 9° | 3° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 2.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 2° | -4° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -7° - -1° | -8° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 2.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
