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Notable lake · Nidwalden, Nidwalden

Alplersee

Alplersee is a lake in Nidwalden, Nidwalden.

Alplersee: 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 Alplersee

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 Alplersee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.93556, 8.65389. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Alplersee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Alplersee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Alplersee?

    Nearby: Rophaien (viewpoint, 1 km), Furggelen (viewpoint, 4 km), Tell's Chapel (church, 4 km), Rudenz Castle (fort, 5 km), Fulen (viewpoint, 6 km), Seedorf Castle (fort, 8 km).

    Is Alplersee worth visiting?

    Alplersee is listed as a notable lake in Nidwalden on Spotwander.