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.
Hopfensee at a Glance#
Address: Hopfensee, near Füssen, Bavaria, Germany
Website: https://www.fuessen.de/
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Hopfensee#
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.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (182 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
