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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -5° - 3° | -5° | 67 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 4° | -3° | 70 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -2° - 8° | 1° | 86 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 1° - 11° | 5° | 97 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 6° - 17° | 11° | 128 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 175 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 22° | 17° | 182 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 172 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 114 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 7° | 79 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 7° | 0° | 88 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -4° - 3° | -3° | 77 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
