Blindsee
Lake Alpine lake with clear waters near hiking trails
Alpine lake in Tyrol near Lermoos; visitors swim, hike nearby trails and photograph turquoise water framed by the Wetterstein and Mieming ranges.
Blindsee is an alpine lake in the Tyrol region of Austria, set beneath mountain slopes near the Fern Pass. The lake is frequented for short walks to the shore, photography, and seasonal bathing when conditions permit.
The site offers clear, cold mountain water and a compact lakeside path with roadside parking nearby, making it accessible for day visitors traveling the Fern Pass corridor. There are no large built facilities at the lake; use is typically informal and seasonal.
Blindsee sits close to the Fern Pass in Tyrol, in the mountain landscape between the towns and villages that line the pass.
How to Get to Blindsee #
Blindsee is reached from nearby towns in the Tyrol region, typically via local roads and mountain passes. Nearest larger transport hubs are Imst or Landeck; from there drive or take regional buses toward the lake area.
Tips for Visiting Blindsee #
- Arrive early to secure parking at the lake access points and to catch the morning stillness on the water.
- Hire a small rowboat from the lakeside huts if available - the light across the mirror-smooth surface is why people come.
- Combine a visit with nearby alpine hiking routes for broader views of the region.
Best Time to Visit Blindsee #
Blindsee, a lake in Tyrol, is pleasant in summer for water activities and spectacular in winter when the Alps freeze into a more austere beauty.
Weather & Climate near Blindsee #
Blindsee'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 -6°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1182 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (164 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
