Seealpsee, Alpine lake in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland
Located at 1,143 meters elevation, Seealpsee spans 13.6 hectares of water surface, reaching depths of 15 meters in the Alpstein mountain range.
The lake transformed into a water resource hub in the 20th century when the Kraftwerk Seealpsee-Wasserauen began supplying hydroelectric power to Appenzell town.
The Berggasthaus Forelle restaurant at the western shore serves regional products, including Seealpkäse cheese made from local mountain pasture milk.
Visitors can reach Seealpsee through a two-hour hiking trail from Wasserauen station or take the cable car to Ebenalp for a downhill approach.
The Schwendibach stream functions as both the primary inflow and outflow of the lake, maintaining its water level throughout the seasonal changes.
Location: Appenzell Innerrhoden
Elevation above the sea: 1,143 m
GPS coordinates: 47.26889,9.40000
Latest update: November 28, 2025 17:59
Europe contains numerous lakes distinguished by their natural beauty and relative seclusion. From the turquoise waters of the Dolomites to the clear lakes of the Scottish Highlands, these locations span various geological formations. These lakes lie within alpine regions, volcanic areas, or historic cultural landscapes. In the Alps, lakes such as Lake Bohinj in Slovenia, Königssee in Bavaria, and Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland can be found. Hintersee near Ramsau and Seealpsee in Appenzell Innerrhoden sit in mountain valleys. In Southern Europe, Lake Scanno in Abruzzo and Lake Sorapis in the Dolomites are located. Hallstätter See in Upper Austria lies between steep mountain slopes. Other lakes exist in volcanic or glacially formed landscapes. Kerið crater lake in southern Iceland demonstrates volcanic activity. In Scotland, Loch Awe extends through the valleys of Argyll, while the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye flow in rock basins. Lake Saimaa in southeastern Finland forms part of an extensive lake district. These bodies of water illustrate the geological and landscape diversity of Europe.
Wildkirchli
2.1 km
Säntis transmitter
4.8 km
Kronberg
5.9 km
Schäfler
1.1 km
Wasserauen-Ebenalp cable car
2.9 km
Altenalp Türm
1.6 km
Wildhuser Schafberg
5.7 km
Hohensax Castle
5.4 km
Hundstein
1.8 km
Marwees
896 m
Freiheit
1.8 km
Mutschen
3.7 km
Hüser
3.8 km
Alp Sigel aerial tramway
5.2 km
Hochhus
3.5 km
Luftseilbahn Hoher Kasten
5.8 km
Widderalpstöck
1.7 km
Chlosterspitz
4.7 km
Kronberg
6 km
Gätterifirst
4.1 km
Kapelle St. Franziska Romana
5.2 km
Kapelle zur Schmerzhaften Muttergottes
4.4 km
Chapel of the Visitation
4.4 km
Kapelle Maria zum Schnee, Meglisalp
1.8 km
Catholic church St. Sebastian
5.3 km
Bauernhaus Blumenau
6.1 km
Nanisaustrasse-Brücke
5.9 km
Farmhouse Dörig Lehnerlis, Triebern
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