Türlersee
Lake Scenic lake in Canton Zurich popular for recreation
Near Zurich, Türlersee is a small recreational lake with walking trails, bathing areas and birdlife; locals and visitors come for swims, picnics and short nature walks.
Türlersee is a small lake in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, lying near the village of Türlen in the Zurich highlands and used for local recreation and walking.
The lake is set within a rural, wooded landscape with paths nearby and is a local destination for short hikes and seasonal bathing in warm months.
It is located in the vicinity of Hausen am Albis and the surrounding hills, roughly south of the city of Zurich.
How to Get to Türlersee #
Türlersee is accessible by road from Zurich; by public transport take the S-Bahn to Affoltern am Albis and local buses or a 20-30 minute taxi/walk to the lake depending on the route. Driving from Zurich city center takes about 25-35 minutes via A4 and local roads.
Tips for Visiting Türlersee #
- The lake has a small lakeside café and swimming spots; check local signage for seasonal access restrictions.
- Walk the nature trail that circumnavigates portions of the shore to see reed beds and birdlife in spring and autumn.
- Parking is limited on busy summer weekends; arrive early if planning a swim day.
Best Time to Visit Türlersee #
Late spring to early autumn is ideal for swimming and lakeside walks; shoulder seasons are quieter for birdwatching.
Weather & Climate near Türlersee #
Türlersee's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1290 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°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 17°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (147 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
