Lake Fuschl Lake
Scenic lake near Salzburg, popular summer recreation spot
Lake Fuschl in Salzburg province sits beneath rolling Alpine foothills and Fuschl village; tourists swim, rent boats, cycle the lakeside and visit lakeside inns and a small castle.
Lake Fuschl at a Glance#
About Lake Fuschl#
Lake Fuschl (Fuschlsee) is a lake in the Salzkammergut region of Salzburg state in Austria, adjacent to the town of Fuschl am See. It is part of a network of lakes in the Salzkammergut popular for swimming, boating, and short shoreline walks.
The lake is used for recreational boating, bathing and local tourism, and has walking routes and facilities around its shore. Historic buildings and hotels, including a lakeside castle-hotel, sit on or near the shoreline.
Fuschlsee occupies a basin shaped by glacial action during the last ice age and has clear alpine-fed waters. It is integrated into the Salzkammergut lake district both hydrologically and in terms of visitor infrastructure.
Geographically it lies east of the city of Salzburg in the Salzkammergut lake region, with the town of Fuschl am See on its shore and road links to Salzburg and surrounding tourist towns.
- Fuschl am See access point: A prominent viewpoint and shoreline facilities are in the town of Fuschl am See, which sits on the lake’s shore.
How to Get to Lake Fuschl#
Fuschl am See is approximately 20 km east of Salzburg. By car take the A1 and B158; there is parking in the village. Regional buses run from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Fuschl am See; timetables vary seasonally.
Tips for Visiting Lake Fuschl#
- Walk the lakeside footpath from Fuschl am See for the best uninterrupted views.
- Arrive early July or August for the local festivals in bordering towns - they are an ingredient in the area's social life.
- Boat rentals are available in summer; electric boats minimize wake and are allowed on the lake.
Best Time to Visit Lake Fuschl#
Best in summer for swimming and sailing; autumn for quieter visits and photography.
Weather & Climate near Lake Fuschl#
Lake Fuschl'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 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1350 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 2° | -4° | 85 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 3° | -3° | 74 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 7° | 1° | 92 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 5° | 89 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 17° | 12° | 115 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 19° | 14° | 165 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 181 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 161 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 7° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 6° | 0° | 94 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 3° | -3° | 99 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
