Lake Lungern
Lake Alpine Swiss lake with surrounding mountains and villages
A Swiss lake below Brünig Pass with cycling routes, short boat services and alpine views. The village of Lungern provides lakeside accommodation and trails into surrounding pastures.
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Lake Lungern (Lungerersee) is an alpine lake in central Switzerland, in the canton of Obwalden, set below the Brünig Pass. It is a compact mountain lake bordered by the village of Lungern and steep valley sides.
The lakeshore is used for swimming, boating and short lakeside walks; the village of Lungern and the Brünig Pass road provide the main visitor access and viewpoints. The setting is typical central Swiss alpine valley terrain with cultivated slopes and coniferous woodland.
The lake lies within a glaciated alpine valley; the settlement of Lungern developed on its eastern shore and the Brünig Pass has long been a transport route across the central Swiss Alps.
Geographically it sits in central Switzerland, in canton Obwalden, at the base of the Brünig Pass and adjacent to the village of Lungern, with mountain ridges rising around the valley.
- Viewpoints and access: Best views are from the road and walking paths around the village of Lungern and from the Brünig Pass road that runs along the lake's shore. The village provides public access points for swimming and small boats.
How to Get to Lake Lungern #
Lake Lungern (Lungerersee) is served by the Zentralbahn Brünig railway: take the Luzern-Interlaken (Brünig) line to Lungern station. The lake and village are about a 5-15 minute walk (roughly 0.5-1 km) from the station.
By car, follow the A8/Brünig Pass road from Lucerne toward Brienz and take the Lungern exit; the drive is roughly 25-35 km (about 30-40 minutes) from Lucerne depending on route and traffic.
Tips for Visiting Lake Lungern #
- Aim for early morning (weekday if possible) for glassy reflections of the surrounding Alps and to avoid busy weekend parking at the village - the Brünig railway stops at Lungern, which is usually easier than hunting for roadside parking.
- Use Lungern railway station or the village lakeside car parks as your access point rather than trying to park at small roadside pullouts; arriving on the Brünig line also gives a scenic, stress‑free arrival.
- Most visitors stay around the village and marina - walk the lakeshore path westward out of town to find quieter coves and better photo angles of the steep valley walls.
Best Time to Visit Lake Lungern #
Late spring to early autumn (May-September), with summer best for swimming and hiking.
Weather & Climate near Lake Lungern #
Lake Lungern'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 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1403 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (159 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (158 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 (158 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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