Arnisee

Monastery Alpine lake reached by cable car, seasonal hiking

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Arnisee is a small alpine lake and recreational area high in the Swiss Alps, known as a summer mountain destination at roughly 1,500 meters elevation. It functions as a compact leisure spot with waterside meadows and walking paths.

The site is a modest hub for day-hikers and families seeking short walks, lakeside picnic spots, and basic mountain scenery. A short cable-car or lift from the valley gives direct access to the lake and nearby trails, and there are a handful of marked routes of varying difficulty that start from the lake.

The area has been used as mountain pasture and recreation land for decades and is managed for seasonal tourism and local outdoor activities. Facilities are seasonal and limited compared with larger alpine resorts.

Arnisee sits above the central Swiss valleys in the highlands of the Alps; the lake is reached from the valley by a short uphill lift or a steep road and serves as a gateway to nearby alpine meadows and ridges.

  • Access: The seasonal cable car from the valley provides the most direct visitor access and runs mainly in summer months; check local timetables before planning a trip.
  • Activities: Small lakeside paths and alpine meadows are suitable for short walks and picnics; fishing is permitted under local rules and usually requires a permit.
Arnisee
Arnisee, Canton of Uri/Grisons region (Grisons), Switzerland
46.7719, 8.6431

How to Get to Arnisee #

Arnisee is accessible by mountain road and local lift services from nearby valleys; precise access depends on canton and regional transport operators. Local buses or alpine gondolas often serve the trailheads in summer.

Tips for Visiting Arnisee #

  • The mountain gondola and marked walks make Arnisee accessible for day visitors; check ski-season schedules for closures.
  • Try the lakeside trail for a short, rewarding hike with panoramic views back to the valley.
  • Summer wildflowers are spectacular; bring a camera but respect private grazing areas.

Best Time to Visit Arnisee #

Best in summer for hiking and in winter if seeking snow-based activities, subject to lift operations.

Summer
June-September · 10-18°C
Peak hiking season with wildflowers and open trails.
Winter
December-March · -8-2°C
Snow activities possible; check operations and lift schedules.

Weather & Climate near Arnisee #

Climate

Arnisee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1631 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 36 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

183 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (186 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

186 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

178 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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