IrrseeAbout Irrsee
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 2° | -4° | 77 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 4° | -3° | 70 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 8° | 2° | 89 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 90 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 18° | 13° | 111 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 10° - 20° | 15° | 152 mm | overcast | 77% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 166 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 150 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 8° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 1.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 6° | 1° | 92 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 3° | -3° | 90 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
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.