Staffelsee Lake
Scenic Bavarian lake dotted with islands
Bavarian lake near Murnau with several islands, including an island church. Visitors come for swimming, boat trips, cycling routes and day trips with Alps glimpses on clear days.
Staffelsee at a Glance#
How to Get to Staffelsee#
Staffelsee is reachable by regional trains to Murnau am Staffelsee; from Murnau the lake and its access points are within a short local bus or bicycle ride. Road access via B23/A95 connects from Munich and Garmisch.
Tips for Visiting Staffelsee#
- Rent a boat from Murnau's harbour to visit the lake's islands, especially the small island with a chapel.
- Combine a walk along the lakeshore with a visit to Murnau's Franz Marc Museum to deepen the cultural context.
Best Time to Visit Staffelsee#
Best visited late spring to early autumn for boating and swimming; check local timetables for boat rentals.
Weather & Climate near Staffelsee#
Staffelsee'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 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1228 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -5° - 3° | -4° | 62 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 4° | -3° | 62 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 8° | 1° | 75 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 12° | 5° | 89 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 18° | 12° | 116 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 161 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 166 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 156 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 105 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 7° | 77 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 7° | 1° | 86 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -4° - 3° | -3° | 73 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
