Lake Tingstäde Lake

Inland Gotland lake notable for local birdlife

Tingstäde on Gotland sits inland from the island's limestone coast; visitors combine lake walks and birdwatching with visits to medieval churches and nearby coastal scenery.

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Lake Tingstäde at a Glance#

Address: Lake Tingstäde area, Gotland County, Sweden

Hours: Open 24 hours

Admission: Free

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How to Get to Lake Tingstäde#

From Visby, drive east on Route 148 and follow local lanes toward Tingstäde; the lake is within a short drive of the village center and regional signage points to public access.

Tips for Visiting Lake Tingstäde#

  • The lake area is small-combine a visit with exploring nearby coastal Gotland attractions.
  • Watch for nesting birds during spring and early summer; some paths may be seasonally closed to protect wildlife.
  • Bring a picnic and enjoy the low, northern light late into the evening in summer.

Best Time to Visit Lake Tingstäde#

Summer for warm weather and long daylight; late spring for bird migration.

Summer
June-August · 12°C-22°C
Warmest and sunniest period-ideal for walks and birdwatching.
Late Spring
May-June · 6°C-16°C
Migratory birds and quieter lanes.
Autumn
September-October · 5°C-12°C
Quieter and atmospheric; some farms close for the season.

Weather & Climate near Lake Tingstäde#

Climate

Lake Tingstäde's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (620 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -3° - 1° -7° 57 mm overcast 88% 6.2 m/s 0.0 low 7.1h
February Poor -4° - 1° -7° 41 mm overcast 87% 5.6 m/s 0.1 low 9.2h
March Poor -2° - 3° -4° 45 mm overcast 85% 5.4 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Acceptable 1° - 8° 1° 36 mm partly cloudy 83% 4.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 14.1h
May Good 5° - 14° 7° 30 mm partly cloudy 82% 4.4 m/s 1.1 high 16.4h
June Very Good 9° - 18° 14° 39 mm partly cloudy 79% 4.3 m/s 1.4 high 17.6h
July Very Good 12° - 21° 16° 62 mm partly cloudy 79% 4.3 m/s 1.4 high 17.0h
August Very Good 12° - 20° 16° 57 mm partly cloudy 79% 4.4 m/s 1.0 high 15.0h
September Good 8° - 15° 12° 62 mm partly cloudy 82% 5.1 m/s 0.5 moderate 12.6h
October Acceptable 5° - 11° 5° 61 mm overcast 85% 5.3 m/s 0.2 low 10.1h
November Poor 1° - 6° -1° 66 mm overcast 89% 5.8 m/s 0.0 low 7.8h
December Poor -2° - 3° -5° 64 mm overcast 88% 5.9 m/s 0.0 low 6.4h