Camping Walchsee: Alps, lake, activities & weather

Camping Walchsee – The beautiful Walchsee is located in the west of Austria and is perfect for a camping vacation.
The area is located in the province of Tyrol, which lies in the Alps, where you can discover the highest mountains in Austria while hiking.
A trip to Walchsee is worthwhile for both a summer and a winter vacation.
A vacation to Walchsee offers the perfect combination of relaxation by the lake and action with hiking, summer tobogganing and water sports.
Enjoy the beautiful ambience of the Tyrolean Alps at Walchsee and sample local delicacies in restaurants and mountain huts.
A trip to Walchsee with a roof tent or tent trailer offers fun for the whole family, but also offers plenty of activities for a great vacation for two!

Walchsee: mountains, action & relaxation

Campsite found, car parked, roof tent pitched – now the vacation begins.
A vacation at Walchsee is perfect for anyone who loves a vacation between mountains and lake.
Here you will find the perfect combination of action, hiking in the mountains or summer tobogganing, and relaxation, swimming and sunbathing by the lake.
A trip to Walchsee is not only worthwhile in summer, the ski area around Walchsee also offers action for winter sports enthusiasts in winter.
Here is an overview of the activities:

  • Hiking in the mountains
  • Relax by the lake
  • Winter sports are offered in the ski area in winter

There’s a lot you can do, but first you have to arrive.

Map of Walchsee

The village of Walchsee is located in the federal state of Tyrol and the lake of the same name lies in the middle of the area.
Tyrol is located in the west of the Federal Republic of Austria with the capital Innsbruck.

The Alps at Walchsee from above

Here you will find an overview of the idyllic Walchsee.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clfss8dBAoc Now let’s go outside!

Off to the mountains!
Hiking, summer toboggan run and mountain lake

The area around Lake Walchensee is a true paradise for hikers and campers: the region in Tyrol is located right next to the Tyrolean mountains and is perfect for a camping vacation full of action-packed hiking tours.
Lake Walchensee is pleasantly warm in summer and therefore perfect for swimming.
In winter, the region turns into a winter wonderland and the mountains are covered in snow, the perfect conditions for a winter vacation in the mountains with skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing and sledging.

Walchsee east shore beach: swimming & water sports

At the Walchensee beach, you can swim in the clear, warm water of the lake and bask in the sun for a relaxing day.
There is also plenty of action with a beach volleyball court right next to the beach (tip: are you traveling with children? You can learn to swim with them).
Of course, there are also lots of activities on offer, such as rubber dinghy rides across the lake, stand-up paddling and water skiing.
You can find an overview of the activities here:

  • Beach: swimming, sunbathing
  • Beach volleyball courts
  • Pleasure boating, stand-up paddling and water skiing

Hiking in the Tyrolean Alps: varied hiking tours

The idyllic surroundings of the Tyrolean Alps are perfect for long, extensive hiking tours!
Pick one of the many great hiking routes and off you go!
There are various routes that are suitable for beginners or families with children as well as more challenging tours for experienced hikers, some of which can also be combined with via ferratas.
You can find an overview of the activities here:

  • Various hiking tours
  • also via ferrata

Hiking tour from the Kaiserlift to Pyramidenspitze

When on vacation in Austria, you naturally look forward to extensive hiking tours to enjoy Austria’s beautiful nature.
Here you will find a tour from the Kaiserlift to the Pyramidenspitze with a short stopover at the Ritzau-Alm.
The Kaiserlift can be easily reached by car from any nearby campsite in around 25 minutes and you can start your hike from there.

Summer toboggan run: pure action!

A trip to the Walchsee summer toboggan run is definitely worthwhile, because here you can race down the slope on the toboggan run surrounded by the beautiful Tyrolean panorama.
Fun for the whole family!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy_bJO4jEfA

In winter: Winter sports in the Zahmer Kaiser ski area

Walchsee is also a popular vacation destination for winter vacationers, as the Zahmer Kaiser ski area is right next door.
Against the picturesque backdrop of the Kaiser Mountains, you can find beautiful, wide ski slopes here.
The resort has many different slopes to offer and is therefore suitable for beginners and families as well as experienced skiers.
But you can have fun here not only skiing, but also snowboarding and tobogganing!
Here is an overview of the activities:

  • fantastic ski area
  • Various slopes
  • Suitable for beginners, families & advanced skiers
  • Snowboarding and tobogganing also possible

Aschinger Alm: in-house alpine cheese dairy and farm store

After a strenuous hiking or cycling tour, there is nothing better than stopping off at a cozy mountain hut and ordering a snack with cheese, stuffed cheese noodles or a Kaiserschmarrn pancake.
At the Aschinger Alm you can not only enjoy the beautiful weather with a glass of Almdudler or a fresh buttermilk, but also try the farm’s own alpine cheese and buy it in the farm store.
Here is an overview of the activities:

  • Restaurant in the mountains
  • enjoy locally: Snack with cheese, Kass dumplings and Kaiserschmarrn pancakes
  • Farm store with alpine cheese

Day trip to Lake Chiemsee

If you are on vacation at Walchsee, it is a good idea to take a day trip to Chiemsee, which is around 45 minutes away.
Lake Chiemsee is the largest lake in the state of Bavaria.
Here you can spend a day on the Chiemsee in a rubber dinghy or go minigolfing at the nearby minigolf course.
A special highlight, especially for families, is a trip to the Hasenöhrl family with their herd of alpacas.
They offer alpaca hikes, where you can spend a lovely day stroking the alpacas and enjoying nature.
What to do at Chiemsee?
Read more here.

Campsite at Walchsee

A camping vacation at Lake Walchsee is perfect for a vacation, because here you will find great campsites where you can spend a wonderful vacation.
A camping vacation with a roof tent offers you the opportunity to organize your vacation spontaneously and independently.

Campsite recommendation at Walchsee

There are some great campsites near Walchsee, especially the campsites Camping Seemühle and Camping Seespitz are characterized by their central location right next to the lake.
The Rueppenhof campsite is also in the immediate vicinity and impresses with its quiet location and good facilities.

Camping Seemühle

  • 4.4 stars / 105 Google reviews
  • Address: a. See 3, 6345 Kössen, Austria
  • Phone: +43 5374 5458

Camping Seespitz

  • 4.3 stars / 514 Google reviews
  • Seespitz 1, 6344 Walchsee, Austria
  • Phone: +43 5374 5359

Rueppenhof campsite

  • 4.6 stars / 176 Google reviews
  • Address: Seebauern 8, 6335 Thiersee, Austria
  • Phone: +43 664 99049137

Walchsee weather: pleasantly warm in summer and snow in winter!

The temperatures at Walchsee are pleasantly warm in summer with an average temperature of 20 to 25 degrees and in winter Walchsee is transformed into a beautiful winter wonderland with lots of snow.

Questions and answers about Walchsee

When planning your camping vacation to Walchsee, many questions naturally arise in advance.
We have summarized the most important questions and answers for you here.

Can you swim at Walchsee?

Lake Walchsee in Tyrol is an absolute swimming paradise: The water in the lake gets pleasantly warm in summer with a temperature of up to 24°C and is therefore perfect for spending a lovely day swimming in the lake.

At what time of year is a vacation to Waldsee worthwhile?

Of course, a trip to the Waldsee in Tyrol is particularly worthwhile in summer, when the outdoor temperatures are around 25°C, perfect for swimming and relaxing by the lake.
But you can also spend your winter vacation here in the nearby Zahmer Kaiser ski area with skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing.

What can you do at Walchsee?

At Walchsee you can enjoy a wonderful vacation with swimming in the lake, hiking, water sports and summer tobogganing.

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T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • 2 crossbars
  • Maintenance-free rubber spring axles
  • Independent suspension
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
Aluminum structure
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

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