Mauensee
Lake Small Lucerne canton lake near protected wetlands
Mauensee in Canton Lucerne centers on a small lake and village; visitors use walking routes, fishing spots and calm waters for short day trips from Lucerne.
Mauensee refers to a small municipality and lake in the canton of Lucerne in central Switzerland. The site is a compact rural landscape valued for local recreation and nature.
The settlement and surrounding fields developed over centuries as a small agricultural community within the historic canton of Lucerne; the lake has long been a local feature for the municipality.
Mauensee is located in the canton of Lucerne in central Switzerland, northwest of the city of Lucerne and set within the lowland Swiss plateau landscape.
- Recreation: The lake and municipality form a small, quiet conservation landscape with walking paths and waterside viewpoints popular in summer.
How to Get to Mauensee #
Mauensee is about 20-30 minutes by car from the city of Lucerne. Regional trains and buses serve surrounding towns; from Lucerne, take a regional bus toward Sursee/Mauensee and expect a short walk from the stop into the village.
Tips for Visiting Mauensee #
- Walk the short lakeside circuit to find different views of the village and the cemetery with 17th-18th century gravestones.
- The western shore captures sunset light best; bring a camera with a polarizer for clearer water reflections.
- Combine a visit with a detour to the nearby Reuss valley for a very different Lucerne landscape.
Best Time to Visit Mauensee #
Best visited June-September for pleasant weather and open lakeside paths; autumn offers colorful light and fewer people.
Weather & Climate near Mauensee #
Mauensee'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 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1266 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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