Blausee Lake
Small alpine lake famed for intensely blue waters
Small alpine lake in Switzerland's Bernese region known for exceptionally clear blue water; visitors take short woodland walks, small boat rides and photograph trout against limestone shores.
Blausee at a Glance#
Address: Blausee Park, Blausee, 3714 Kandersteg / Kandergrund, Canton Bern, Switzerland
Website: https://www.blausee.ch/
Hours: Daily 10:00am-6:00pm (seasonal variations possible)
Admission: CHF 8-12 (approx.) depending on season; children and family tickets available
About Blausee#
Blausee is a small alpine lake in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland, set in a compact nature park known for the lake’s strikingly clear blue water. The setting comprises forested slopes and short, accessible trails that allow close views of the lake and its trout.
The site includes visitor facilities such as a lakeside restaurant and managed trout ponds; paths and small footbridges give easy, close-range viewpoints of the water. The lake’s colour and clarity are the primary attractions and make it a popular short-stop destination for regional tourism.
Blausee sits in the Kander valley area near Kandersteg/Kandergrund in the canton of Bern and is reached by short local roads and walking paths from nearby parking and public-transport stops.
- Visitor facilities: The lake is managed as a small nature park with a restaurant and trout-stocked waters, making it a short, accessible visit from nearby towns.
What to See#
- Park trails and facilities: Viewing platforms and short lakeside trails that circle the water and link to the café and fish farm facilities.
How to Get to Blausee#
Blausee is near Kandersteg and Kandergrund in the Bernese Oberland. From Kandersteg train station take a short local bus or a 20-30 minute walk (around 3 km) to the lake. By car, follow signs off the main A6 route through the region and park at the Blausee visitor parking area.
Tips for Visiting Blausee#
- Arrive early or late in the day to see the lake's intense blue without crowded photo groups.
- Follow the short nature trails around the lake - they reveal waterfalls and quieter viewpoints many visitors miss.
- Buy a locally produced trout from the on-site restaurant; it's a short and honest menu focused on the lake's product.
Best Time to Visit Blausee#
Visit in summer for the classic alpine-lake experience and in autumn for quieter conditions and vivid contrast between blue water and golden forest.
Weather & Climate near Blausee#
Blausee'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 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1083 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 2° | -5° | 79 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 3° | -4° | 88 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 6° | -1° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 0° - 10° | 3° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 15° | 9° | 94 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Good | 7° - 18° | 13° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.2 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 6° | -1° | 91 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 2° | -4° | 92 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
