Lake Eupen

Reservoir Belgian reservoir used for water supply and recreation

Above the town of Eupen, the Eupen reservoir offers walking trails, picnic areas and a dam vantage. Hikers and families come for boating, fishing and access to nearby High Fens landscapes.

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Lake Eupen is a reservoir in Wallonia, Belgium, formed by damming the Vesdre River to provide water supply and flood control for the surrounding region. The dam and lake sit close to the town of Eupen in the high-Vesdre valley.

Visitors use the area for walking, picnics and viewing the dam structure; the reservoir is not a large recreational lake for swimming but has walking paths and viewpoints popular with locals. The water body also plays a role in regional water management.

The dam creating the reservoir dates to the 20th century, when regional infrastructure works established Eupen as a managed water supply site. The lake has since been integrated into local leisure and conservation activities.

Lake Eupen sits immediately northwest of the town of Eupen in eastern Belgium, close to the German border in the Walloon region.

  • Reservoir and recreation: Created by damming the Vesdre River in the 20th century, the reservoir supplies drinking water and supports local recreation including walking trails and viewpoints near the dam.
  • Proximity to Eupen: Located directly north of the town of Eupen, the lake and dam are a common local day-trip destination in eastern Belgium near the German border.
Lake Eupen
Lake Eupen (Lac de la Vesdre reservoir), Wallonia, Belgium
50.6206, 6.1004
Open year-round
Free

How to Get to Lake Eupen #

Public transit: regional buses connect Eupen town with nearby communities; the lake is a short taxi or bike ride from Eupen. By car: follow N68 and local roads into the hills above Eupen.

Tips for Visiting Lake Eupen #

  • Walk the dam promenade in good weather-views across the reservoir are enjoyable and accessible.
  • Combine with a visit to Eupen town for cafes and historical sights.
  • Bring a local map-the surrounding hills have pleasant walking loops.

Best Time to Visit Lake Eupen #

Summer and autumn provide the most comfortable walking weather and attractive landscape colours.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 15-25°C
Pleasant for walks and picnics around the reservoir.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
September-November · 5-15°C
Crisp air and changing leaf colours on surrounding slopes.

Weather & Climate near Lake Eupen #

Climate

Lake Eupen's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1021 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 17°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

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