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 at a Glance#
About Blindsee#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 1° | -6° | 61 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 2° | -5° | 61 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 5° | -2° | 74 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 8° | 2° | 85 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 4° - 13° | 7° | 111 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 12° | 151 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 9° - 19° | 14° | 164 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 18° | 14° | 151 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 5° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 4° | -1° | 77 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 2° | -5° | 71 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
