Walchsee (lake) Lake
Alpine lake in Tyrol popular for swimming
In Tyrol, Walchsee is a shallow Alpine lake used for swimming, sailing and windsurfing, with lakeside promenades and walking trails beneath the Wilder Kaiser.
Walchsee (lake) at a Glance#
Address: Walchsee, Tyrol, Austria
About Walchsee (lake)#
Walchsee is a lake in the Tyrol region of western Austria, located within the district of Kufstein. The lake lies close to the village of Walchsee and is a regional recreation area.
Visitors use the lake for swimming, boating and watersports in summer and for walking around its shoreline. The lake sits within a low-mountain landscape typical of the northern Tyrol and is set against nearby alpine foothills.
The lake is located in Tyrol, near the border with Bavaria, Germany, and is accessed from local towns and tourist villages in the Kufstein area. The surrounding landscape combines lakeside facilities with views toward the nearby Kaisergebirge and low alpine terrain.
- Visitor activity: Popular for swimming, sailing and wind sports in summer; lakeside promenades and walking routes are concentrated around the village of Walchsee.
How to Get to Walchsee (lake)#
Walchsee is accessible by regional roads from Kufstein or Salzburg. Rail services to nearby towns with onward bus or taxi connections are common. Regional airports (Innsbruck, Salzburg) provide the nearest major air access.
Tips for Visiting Walchsee (lake)#
- Walk the northwest shore in late afternoon for the best light reflecting off the lake and views to the Kaiser Mountains.
- Check seasonal tourist schedules-some boat rentals and lakeside services operate only from late spring to early autumn.
Best Time to Visit Walchsee (lake)#
Summer for water activities; winter for snow sports in the surrounding mountains.
Weather & Climate near Walchsee (lake)#
Walchsee (lake)'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 -6°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1289 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 1° | -5° | 77 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 4° | -3° | 72 mm | overcast | 91% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 8° | 1° | 91 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 94 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 18° | 13° | 113 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 10° - 20° | 15° | 159 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Good | 12° - 23° | 17° | 172 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 151 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 8° | 76 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 6° | 1° | 93 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 2° | -3° | 88 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
