Formarinsee Lake
Alpine lake famed for turquoise water and hiking
Mountain lake in Vorarlberg beneath the Rote Wand, a trailhead for alpine hikes and a common subject for photographers seeking reflective waters.
Formarinsee at a Glance#
Address: Formarinsee, Vorarlberg, Austria
Hours: Accessible daylight hours
Admission: Free (lake access); parking and nearby hut fees may apply
How to Get to Formarinsee#
Formarinsee is accessible by road from the Arlberg region; parking is available near trailheads. The lake is a short hike from the parking area, with well‑marked trails and viewpoints.
Tips for Visiting Formarinsee#
- Arrive early in summer to get the small car park close to the lake.
- Hike the short trail up to the Formarinsee viewpoint for the classic photo of the twin peaks and turquoise water.
- Expect mosquitoes in late June-July near marshy shores-light repellent helps.
Best Time to Visit Formarinsee#
Best in summer for accessible trails and vivid lake colours; shoulder seasons offer quieter visits.
Weather & Climate near Formarinsee#
Formarinsee's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1460 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -2° | -10° | 102 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -1° | -10° | 95 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 1° | -8° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 92% | 3.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -4° - 3° | -4° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 1° - 8° | 2° | 121 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 3° - 12° | 5° | 161 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 176 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 164 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 5° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 0° - 7° | 1° | 98 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -5° - 2° | -6° | 111 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -8° - -1° | -9° | 109 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
