Lake Walchen: A Caribbean atmosphere in Bavaria

10 October, 2023

Have you heard of Lake Walchen (in German Walchensee) in the south of Bavaria? A holiday next to this beautiful lake will make you feel like you are in the tropics due to the combination of the clear blue water, the green surroundings and the white beaches. Check out this unknown gem.

Lake Walchen is in Bavaria, about 80 kilometres south of Munich and 25 kilometres from the Austrian border. It is a large lake with clear blue water. Here you can immerse yourself in a Caribbean atmosphere – no air travel involved, just a campsite in the area.

Lake Walchen is located in southern Germany, about 1,000 kilometres from Calais

On holiday at Lake Walchen

Lake Walchen is part of the municipality of Kochel am See. At 190 metres in depth, it is Germany’s deepest lake. Lake Walchen is remarkably clean and clear due to the minerals in the water and the banning of motorboats. This makes the lake ideal for swimming and water sports.

White beaches, green trees and turquoise water – Lake Walchen is gorgeous.

The area around Lake Walchen

The beautiful trails around the lake make for great hiking. There are plenty of choices for experienced mountain hikers as well as for somewhat more relaxed hikers. Check out the trails in the neighbourhood of Lake Walchen (in German).

The area around Lake Walchen is also ideal for a ride on a bicycle, racing bicycle of mountain bike. The local tourist office can provide you with more information about routes.es.