Vilsalpsee Lake
Alpine lake in Tyrol, popular for hiking
An alpine lake in the Tannheim Valley, Vilsalpsee draws hikers and anglers with mountain trails, clear water and access to protected nature paths in Tyrol.
Vilsalpsee at a Glance#
About Vilsalpsee#
Vilsalpsee is an alpine lake in the Tannheim Valley (Tannheimer Tal) in Tyrol, Austria, set in a mountain cirque and surrounded by peaks. It is known for clear water and scenic mountain reflections.
A lakeside footpath and short hiking routes make the lake a popular day destination for walkers, photographers and families seeking alpine scenery. The surrounding mountains provide routes for longer hikes and ridge walks from the lake.
The lake and its immediate surroundings are protected as a nature area to conserve the landscape and habitat typical of high alpine basins in the region.
Vilsalpsee sits in the head of the Tannheim Valley near the village of Tannheim in Tyrol, Austria, surrounded by alpine peaks and accessed from valley roads and nearby trailheads.
- Alpine setting: Located in the Tannheim Valley in Tyrol, the lake lies beneath steep mountain slopes and is part of a protected landscape that draws walkers and nature visitors.
How to Get to Vilsalpsee#
Vilsalpsee is reached from the village of Tannheim or other Tyrolean valley towns by marked hiking trails; driving access is limited near the lake and a walk of several kilometres is common from parking areas.
Tips for Visiting Vilsalpsee#
- Early morning is best for photography-calm water and fewer boats create mirror reflections of the surrounding peaks.
- If coming from the Tirol hiking network, check trail grades and allow time for mountain weather changes.
Best Time to Visit Vilsalpsee#
Summer offers the most accessible and pleasurable conditions for visiting Vilsalpsee; winters are scenic but can restrict access.
Weather & Climate near Vilsalpsee#
Vilsalpsee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1378 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 1° | -7° | 79 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 2° | -6° | 80 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 5° | -2° | 90 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 7° | 1° | 102 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 4° - 13° | 7° | 124 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 12° | 169 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 9° - 19° | 14° | 181 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 9° - 19° | 14° | 167 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 5° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 96 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 2° | -5° | 90 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
