Hopfensee

Lake Alpine lake near Füssen with panoramic mountain views

A lake near Füssen in Bavaria’s Allgäu region, used for swimming, sailing and lakeside promenades, with clear views toward the nearby Alpine foothills.

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Hopfensee
Hopfensee, near Füssen, Bavaria, Germany
47.6023, 10.6718
Free (local parking and facilities vary)

How to Get to Hopfensee #

Hopfensee is a short drive or bus ride from Füssen (about 3-5 km west). Regional buses from Füssen town center or private car are the most common ways to reach the lakeshore; walking routes link the lake to local hotel districts.

Tips for Visiting Hopfensee #

  • Swim in the lake with caution - currents near the outflows can be strong.
  • Walk the lakeside promenade for good views of the Allgäu Alps; arrive early on weekends to beat local crowds.
  • Combine a visit with Füssen or Neuschwanstein Castle for a full-day outing in the region.

Best Time to Visit Hopfensee #

A seasonal destination - summer for bathing and lakeside life, winter for quiet vistas.

Summer
June-August · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Warmest months for swimming and lakeside cafés; busiest time for visitors.
Winter
December-February · -5-5°C (23-41°F)
Snowy landscapes and quiet lakeshores; good for photography and crisp walks.

Weather & Climate near Hopfensee #

Climate

Hopfensee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1335 mm/year), wettest in July.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

175 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (182 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 22°

Weather

182 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

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