Burgseeli Lake
Alpine lake in Canton Bern near Thun
A small lake in the canton of Bern offering swimming, walking tracks and local fishing; used for short countryside outings near nearby villages.
Burgseeli at a Glance#
Address: Burgseeli (near Diemtigen), Canton of Bern, Switzerland
Hours: Open 24 hours (public lake)
Admission: Free
How to Get to Burgseeli#
Access by regional roads from the nearby towns of Diemtigen and Oey; parking at small public lots. Nearest larger transport hub is Interlaken-expect a 30-50 minute drive from there.
Tips for Visiting Burgseeli#
- Bring a picnic; the south shore has flat grassy areas perfect for a late-afternoon rest.
- The lake freezes in hard winters-local walkers sometimes skate when conditions permit, but check safety first.
- Photographers should aim for early morning for still water reflections of the Alps.
Best Time to Visit Burgseeli#
Summer for swimming and pastoral hikes; winter offers snowy scenes but limited access in heavy snow.
Weather & Climate near Burgseeli#
Burgseeli'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 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1153 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
