Irrsee
Lake Scenic lake in Upper Austria popular for recreation
In Upper Austria, the Irrsee (lake) offers swimming, boating and lakeside walking trails amid the low hills of the Salzkammergut region.
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Irrsee is a lake in Upper Austria within the Salzkammergut region, sometimes also referred to locally by the name Zellersee. The lake is comparatively small and is used for swimming, sailing and other low-impact recreational activities by nearby communities.
The shoreline is dotted with small settlements and lakeside facilities serving seasonal visitors rather than large-scale tourism. The lake sits amid the rolling, lake-dotted landscape typical of the Salzkammergut and is accessible by regional roads from neighbouring towns and villages.
Historically the lake has been part of local fishing and rural economies and today functions primarily as a local recreational resource.
- Recreation: A freshwater lake in Upper Austria's Salzkammergut region that is used locally for bathing, boating and shoreline recreation during warmer months.
How to Get to Irrsee #
Irrsee is accessible by car from Salzburg or the Salzkammergut region via local roads (B158 and regional connectors). Public buses serve nearby towns; the lake is a short walk from the closest village.
Tips for Visiting Irrsee #
- Arrive early on weekdays to enjoy peaceful lakeside walking paths and to see the water mirror the mountains.
- Rent a small rowboat from the lakeside club to get a different perspective and to reach quieter coves.
- If visiting in summer, combine a swim with a lakeside café visit - local trout dishes are notable.
Best Time to Visit Irrsee #
Summer is best for swimming and boating; autumn provides clearer skies and quieter shores for walking.
Weather & Climate near Irrsee #
Irrsee'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 -4°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1271 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (166 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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