Voralpsee Lake
Alpine lake in St. Gallen, scenic mountain setting
Voralpsee sits above the Rhine valley in Canton St. Gallen as an alpine lake with walking paths and mountain pastures; visitors hike the shore, pass dairy farms and use it as a base for longer ridge walks.
Voralpsee at a Glance#
About Voralpsee#
Voralpsee is an alpine lake in the Canton of St. Gallen in eastern Switzerland. It is one of several small mountain lakes in the Swiss Alps within that canton.
The lake sits in an alpine setting and is reached from local mountain trails and roads. It is visited for short mountain walks and local outdoor recreation rather than as a large lowland tourist destination.
There is no widely published single founding or construction date for the lake; it is a natural alpine lake rather than a modern engineered reservoir. Its use has been primarily recreational and local in character.
Geographically the lake lies in eastern Switzerland within the St. Gallen alpine area. The supplied coordinates place it in the upland alpine zone of the canton.
How to Get to Voralpsee#
Approach from local mountain roads near the canton of St. Gallen; trailheads and alpine paths are clearly marked from nearby villages. Use regional transit to the nearest village and continue on foot.
Tips for Visiting Voralpsee#
- Bring water and a small picnic - the lake is a peaceful spot for a quiet afternoon away from town.
- The refuge hut near the lake is staffed seasonally; check local alpine services for current opening times.
- Fishing may be permitted with a local license - enquire at the nearby trailheads.
Best Time to Visit Voralpsee#
Summer is best for hiking and lake access; winter requires alpine experience and equipment.
Weather & Climate near Voralpsee#
Voralpsee'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 -5°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1564 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 1° | -6° | 92 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 2° | -6° | 92 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 5° | -3° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 3.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 8° | 1° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 4° - 13° | 7° | 145 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 12° | 177 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 192 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 18° | 14° | 179 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 143 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 10° | 5° | 107 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 117 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 2° | -5° | 103 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
