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Notable lake · Bezirk Uster, Zurich

Greifensee

Greifensee is a lake in Bezirk Uster, Zurich.

Greifensee: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Greifensee

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Greifensee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.34735, 8.67996. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Greifensee full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Greifensee yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Greifensee?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Greifensee?

    Nearby: Greifensee (lake, 0 km), Flieger-Flab-Museum (museum, 8 km), Wetzikon-Robenhausen (church, 9 km), Mahmood Mosque (dargah, 10 km), Botanical Garden of the University of Zurich (sanctuary, 11 km), Zürich Zoo (church, 11 km).

    Is Greifensee worth visiting?

    Greifensee is listed as a notable lake in Zurich on Spotwander.