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Alatsee Lake
Best time to visit
Late afternoon after 4:00 PM, when the sun bathes the surface in golden light and most tourists have already left. May to September offers pleasant temperatures for swimming, while October to November brings beautiful colors of the surrounding forest.
Budget tips
Entrance to the lake is completely free, parking at the nearby lot costs a few euros per day. If you want to save money, park in the town of Füssen and walk about 30 minutes along a nice forest path.
Recommended for
Lovers of peaceful nature, Photographers and Instagrammers, Couples seeking romance, Tourists on a trip to Neuschwanstein Castle
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: With its deep green color, which gives it an almost mystical appearance in summer, it is one of the warmest lakes in the area. In winter, on the other hand, it does not freeze as easily as neighboring lakes, so you can often find an open water surface even at sub-zero temperatures.
Highlights: Beneath the surface hides a 30-meter-deep flooded quarry that once supplied stone for nearby Neuschwanstein Castle. The water is so clear that you can clearly see old quarry cuts and remnants of rails on the bottom, used by workers over a century ago.
Insider tips
- Don't forget to bring sturdy shoes with you; the path around the lake is winding and root-covered in places.
- The most beautiful selfie can be taken from a small wooden platform on the north side, where the water shimmers in shades of emerald.
- If you want to experience complete peace, come on a weekday around nine in the morning. You will have the lake almost all to yourself.
- On the way back, stop at the nearby restaurant 'Haus Hopfensee' for a coffee with a view of the Alps.
Practical info
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