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 at a Glance#
About Türlersee#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -3° - 3° | -3° | 78 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 4° | -2° | 91 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | 0° - 9° | 2° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 17° | 12° | 115 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 147 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 143 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 139 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 8° | 96 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 104 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 4° | -2° | 95 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
