Haldensee
Lake Alpine lake in Tyrol, Austria
A Tyrolean lake in the Tannheim Valley. Visitors swim, walk lakeside paths and set out on mountain trails that ring the lake.
Haldensee is a mountain lake in the Tannheimer Tal in Tyrol, Austria, situated within a narrow alpine valley used for tourism and outdoor recreation. The lake is a noted local swimming and family recreation spot within the valley.
The lake’s shoreline and nearby villages provide access for short hikes, lakeside walks and seasonal bathing; visitors typically combine a visit with other valley activities such as walking on nearby trails. The lake sits amid alpine meadows and peaks typical of the Allgäu/Tyrolean border region.
Haldensee is a natural mountain lake that has been used for leisure and local tourism through the 20th and 21st centuries, with accommodation and visitor services concentrated in the adjacent settlements.
Geographically it lies in the Tannheimer Tal in Tyrol, close to the valley villages that provide road access and services; the surrounding landscape is high-alpine pasture and rugged peaks.
- Use: Located in the Tannheimer Tal, it is a mountain lake used for swimming and short walks from nearby villages.
- Visitor facilities: Facilities and lakeside accommodation are concentrated in the immediate village area, making it a common base for valley hiking routes.
How to Get to Haldensee #
Haldensee is in the Tannheim Valley and is reachable by regional roads from Reutte and other Tyrolean towns. Public buses serve the valley from Reutte and nearby train stations; parking is available at designated lots near the lake.
Tips for Visiting Haldensee #
- Park at the marked Haldensee parking area to start the lakeside walk - the lake is a short stroll from several village accommodations.
- Combine a visit with the Tannheim Valley hiking routes; many are accessible from Haldensee and offer panoramic views.
- Visit in late afternoon for good light on the water and fewer day-trippers; the small lakeshore cafés serve solid regional fare.
Best Time to Visit Haldensee #
Summer for hiking and water activities; winter for nearby skiing and seasonal alpine atmosphere.
Weather & Climate near Haldensee #
Haldensee's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1338 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (170 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
