Burgäschisee Lake
Small lake in Canton Bern popular for recreation
Burgäschisee in Canton Bern is a small lake with walking paths, informal swimming spots and reed margins. Locals and visitors use it for short hikes, picnics and birdwatching.
Burgäschisee at a Glance#
How to Get to Burgäschisee#
Burgäschisee lies near the villages of Seeberg and Balm bei Günsberg in the Canton of Bern. Regional roads connect from Solothurn; local bus services run from Solothurn to nearby stops (check regional PostAuto timetables). The walk from the nearest parking area or bus stop to the lake is typically under 15 minutes.
Tips for Visiting Burgäschisee#
- Walk the perimeter path for changing views-the colours of the water shift with cloud and sun.
- Bring waterproofs: mountain cloud can roll down and make the tracks slick.
- If staying locally, look for the small public beaches on the lake's north shore for quiet swimming in summer.
Best Time to Visit Burgäschisee#
Best in late spring through early autumn for access and pleasant temperatures; winter can be icy with limited services.
Weather & Climate near Burgäschisee#
Burgäschisee's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1084 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 4° | -2° | 70 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 5° | -1° | 71 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 3° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 13° | 7° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 8° - 18° | 13° | 108 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 18° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 18° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 9° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 8° | 3° | 91 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 4° | -1° | 81 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
