Bannwaldsee Lake
Alpine lake in Bavaria near Oberstdorf
An alpine lake in Bavaria with shoreline paths and mountain views; visitors come for walking, lakeside photography and seasonal birdwatching amid nearby pastures and forest.
Bannwaldsee at a Glance#
How to Get to Bannwaldsee#
Reached by local roads from nearby towns in Bavaria. The nearest larger transport hubs are Füssen or Garmisch-Partenkirchen depending on which side one approaches from; local bus services and regional trains will get visitors to a nearby village with a short taxi or foot transfer.
Tips for Visiting Bannwaldsee#
- Walk the perimeter path early morning for quieter reflections on the water.
- The area is seasonal; access can be limited in winter when trails are icy.
- Bring binoculars: the reedbeds attract a variety of waterfowl and small waders.
Best Time to Visit Bannwaldsee#
Late spring to early autumn is the most pleasant time to visit; winter offers a very different, more solitary experience.
Weather & Climate near Bannwaldsee#
Bannwaldsee'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 -5°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1319 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -5° - 2° | -5° | 64 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 3° | -4° | 66 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -2° - 8° | 0° | 83 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 1° - 11° | 4° | 97 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 6° - 17° | 11° | 128 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 174 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 22° | 16° | 183 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 172 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 114 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 7° | 80 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 6° | 0° | 85 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -4° - 3° | -3° | 73 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
