Haidersee Lake
Alpine lake in South Tyrol, Italy
High‑altitude lake in South Tyrol (Trentino‑Alto Adige) near the Val Venosta. Visitors walk the shore, watch birdlife and use it as a base for Alpine hikes.
Haidersee at a Glance#
Address: Reschensee / Lago di Resia (Haidersee), Curon Venosta (Graun), South Tyrol, Italy
Website: https://www.visitmores.com/en/locations/reschensee/
Admission: Free
How to Get to Haidersee#
Reschensee is reached via the Reschen Pass. From the A22/E45 motorway: take the exit for Reschen/Resia and follow local roads to the village of Curon/Graun. The site is well signed and accessible by car; public buses run from nearby towns in South Tyrol and the Vinschgau valley.
Tips for Visiting Haidersee#
- Haidersee/Reschensee is best seen at sunrise for dramatic light on the submerged bell tower.
- Parking in the village of Graun (Curon) gives the closest and clearest view of the church tower rising from the lake.
- In winter the frozen lake and the solitary bell tower make for striking photographs, but check local safety advisories before venturing onto ice.
Best Time to Visit Haidersee#
Summer for accessibility and cycling; winter for the surreal frozen-lake views - sunrise and sunset produce the best light on the tower.
Weather & Climate near Haidersee#
Haidersee'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 -7°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (561 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 1° | -6° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 1.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 2° | -6° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 1.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | -4° - 5° | -2° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 8° | 2° | 34 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 62 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 65 mm | overcast | 76% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Good | 9° - 20° | 14° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 1.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 5° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.8 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | -3° - 5° | -1° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -6° - 1° | -5° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 1.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
