Wörthsee
Lake Bavarian lake popular for swimming and recreation
A bathing lake west of Munich in Bavaria, valued for clear water, small beaches and boating; nearby villages and walking trails attract day-trippers from the city.
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Wörthsee is a freshwater lake in Upper Bavaria, Germany located in the Starnberg district and known locally as a recreational lake. It is one of the smaller lakes in the region commonly visited for swimming, boating and lakeside leisure.
Shorelines are dotted with villages and private lakeside properties and the lake is used for day visits and local water recreation. Public access points and local beaches support seasonal swimming and small-craft boating.
The lake forms part of the network of lakes southwest of Munich that includes several well-known bathing and leisure lakes. It attracts local day-trippers and seasonal visitors from the nearby urban area.
Wörthsee lies roughly 20 to 30 kilometres southwest of central Munich in Bavaria, within the district of Starnberg.
- Location relative to Munich: Located in the Starnberg district of Upper Bavaria roughly southwest of Munich and part of the region known as the Fünfseenland.
How to Get to Wörthsee #
Wörthsee lies in the district west of Munich. Regional trains and buses serve towns nearby (e.g., Inning, Steinebach); from Munich take regional services towards Herrsching or drive via B471 and local roads. Walking distances from nearby villages are generally short.
Tips for Visiting Wörthsee #
- Approach via Starnberg or Herrsching and walk along the lakeshore paths for classic Bavarian views.
- Wörthsee is popular for swimming and small private beaches; check local access rules if seeking a quiet spot.
- Combine a stop here with a visit to Ammersee and Lake Starnberg for a multi-lake day in Bavaria.
Best Time to Visit Wörthsee #
Summer offers swimming and boating; late spring and early autumn are better for quieter walks and avoiding crowds.
Weather & Climate near Wörthsee #
Wörthsee'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 -3°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (976 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (124 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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