Inkwilersee Lake
Small Swiss lake bordering Bern and Solothurn cantons
In the Canton of Solothurn, Inkwilersee is a small lake ringed by walking trails and reedbeds; visitors come for quiet birdwatching, short lakeside hikes and local picnics.
Inkwilersee at a Glance#
Address: Inkwilersee, Canton of Solothurn / near Inkwil, Switzerland
Hours: Open public space (24/7)
Admission: Free
How to Get to Inkwilersee#
Located near the village of Inkwil on the Solothurn-Bern border. Reach by regional bus to nearby stops (check Canton Solothurn transit) and a short walk along marked paths; nearest larger rail stations are in Biel/Bienne or Solothurn with local bus connections.
Tips for Visiting Inkwilersee#
- Follow marked footpaths from nearby villages and keep to designated trails - the lake is a protected area with sensitive reed beds.
- Bring binoculars for birdwatching; early morning sees the most bird activity.
- If walking from Inkwil station, expect a 20-30 minute easy hike across farm tracks.
Best Time to Visit Inkwilersee#
A small natural lake and reserve best visited outside of peak daytime hours for wildlife viewing.
Weather & Climate near Inkwilersee#
Inkwilersee's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1081 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 4° | -2° | 70 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 5° | -1° | 71 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 3° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 13° | 7° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 8° - 18° | 13° | 106 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 18° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 9° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 8° | 3° | 91 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 4° | -1° | 81 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
