Waginger See
Lake Shallow lake in Bavaria popular for recreation
Waginger See in Bavaria is popular for bathing, sailing and windsurfing; visitors also follow lakeside cycle paths and take in views across to the Chiemgau foothills from the small lakeside towns.
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Waginger See is a shallow lake in southeastern Bavaria, Germany, located near the market town of Waging am See in the Traunstein district. It is a regionally popular destination for swimming, boating and other water sports during the summer months due to its relatively warm water.
Facilities around the lake include public bathing beaches, boat launches and paths for walking and cycling that follow parts of the shoreline. The lake is used for recreational sailing, stand-up paddleboarding and family bathing rather than large-scale commercial shipping.
The lake occupies a lowland basin in the Chiemgau foothills and is part of a network of lakes and wetlands in southeastern Bavaria that are locally important for tourism and leisure.
Waginger See lies immediately beside the town of Waging am See in Bavaria, with the lake forming a focal point for local tourism in the Traunstein region and easy day-trip access from nearby towns in southeastern Bavaria.
- Popular warm-water bathing lake: The lake is shallow and warms quickly in summer, making it a popular local bathing lake; public beaches and camp sites are concentrated near the town of Waging am See.
How to Get to Waginger See #
Waging am See is in the Traunstein district of Bavaria. By car, take B304 and follow signs to Waging am See; the town is about 25 km from Salzburg and 60 km from Munich. Regional buses connect the lakeside villages; nearest major rail stations are Traunstein and Prien am Chiemsee.
Tips for Visiting Waginger See #
- Early morning is best for glassy water and few swimmers if photography is the goal.
- Rent a pedal boat from the lakeside town for an intimate view of the shoreline.
- Combine with a visit to the nearby spa town of Traunstein or Prien for a full Bavarian day.
Best Time to Visit Waginger See #
Best from late spring through early autumn for swimming and lakeside activity; shoulder seasons quieter.
Weather & Climate near Waginger See #
Waginger See'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 -4°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1319 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (160 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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