Mindelsee Lake
Popular bathing and recreational lake in Baden-Württemberg
Mindelsee in Baden-Württemberg is a kettle lake used for swimming, small‑boat sailing and lakeside trails; local cafés and picnic spots serve day visitors.
Mindelsee at a Glance#
Address: Mindelsee, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
How to Get to Mindelsee#
Mindelsee is reached by regional roads in Baden‑Württemberg. The nearest larger towns are Überlingen and Meersburg on Lake Constance; local signage and maps will direct to the lake from those centers.
Tips for Visiting Mindelsee#
- If photographing the lake, get a tripod for low-light dawn shots; the surrounding wetlands make for reflective foregrounds.
- Birdwatchers should bring binoculars-the lake attracts migratory species during spring and autumn.
- Check local fishing regulations if planning to fish; permits are usually required.
Best Time to Visit Mindelsee#
Visit in summer for swimming and boating; spring and autumn are better for solitude and birdlife.
Weather & Climate near Mindelsee#
Mindelsee's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (859 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -3° - 2° | -3° | 48 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 4° | -2° | 54 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 9° | 3° | 49 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 13° | 7° | 67 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 82 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 105 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 24° | 18° | 98 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 23° | 18° | 90 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 19° | 14° | 68 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 13° | 9° | 67 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 7° | 2° | 68 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 3° | -1° | 63 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
