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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 4° | -1° | 75 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 6° | 0° | 81 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 3° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 13° | 7° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 8° - 18° | 13° | 107 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 18° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 9° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 8° | 3° | 91 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 4° | -1° | 83 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
