Titisee Lake
Glacial lake and resort town in the Black Forest
A glacial lake in Germany's Black Forest with the resort town Titisee‑Neustadt on its shore; popular for swimming, boating, lakeside walks and local cafés.
Titisee at a Glance#
Address: Titisee, municipality of Titisee-Neustadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Hours: Public access year-round
Admission: Public lake access free; boat rentals, parking or tourist services at shores may charge fees
About Titisee#
Titisee is a glacial lake in the Black Forest of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, with the town of Titisee-Neustadt located on its shores. The lake and town form a well-established tourist destination for outdoor recreation and regional tourism.
The shoreline includes promenades, bathing areas, boat rental services and trails through surrounding forested slopes, while the town offers accommodation, restaurants and seasonal events. The area is popular for swimming and boating in summer and for winter sports in the surrounding Black Forest hills.
Titisee sits within the southern Black Forest and is accessible by regional roads and rail services from larger nearby urban centres in Baden-Württemberg.
- Town and lake: Titisee is both the name of the glacial lake and the nearby town of Titisee-Neustadt, which provides promenades, boat rentals and year-round tourist services.
How to Get to Titisee#
Titisee-Neustadt is reachable by train on the Höllentalbahn from Freiburg (about 40-50 minutes). By car, follow B31 across the Black Forest; parking is available near the lakeside promenade.
Tips for Visiting Titisee#
- Arrive early in summer to find lakeside parking and better light for photography.
- Walk the lakeside promenade and stop in one of the small cafés for Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte - a regional luxury.
- If visiting in winter, check ice-safety advisories before venturing onto the frozen lake for skating.
Best Time to Visit Titisee#
Best summer for boating and winter for atmospheric holiday markets; shoulder seasons are quieter.
Weather & Climate near Titisee#
Titisee'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 -6°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1403 mm/year), wettest in December.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 2° | -7° | 133 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -6° - 3° | -6° | 126 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 6° | -2° | 107 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 10° | 2° | 102 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 4° - 15° | 8° | 112 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 18° | 13° | 117 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 9° - 21° | 15° | 119 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 5° - 17° | 11° | 83 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 2° - 12° | 4° | 116 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 6° | -2° | 137 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -4° - 3° | -5° | 155 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
