Husemersee

#104 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake, Top attraction

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Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Zürcher Oberland in Switzerland, the Husemersee is a tranquil lake that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. This hidden gem is surrounded by lush greenery and gently rolling hills, creating a perfect backdrop for a day of relaxation or an invigorating outdoor adventure.

Husemersee is relatively small in size but is a beloved spot among locals for its quiet beauty and the variety of activities it offers. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks around the lake's perimeter, where the gentle lapping of the water against the shore creates a meditative soundtrack to the peaceful surroundings. The lake is also a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts, who can cast their lines in hopes of catching some of the local freshwater fish.

The lake's clear waters are inviting for swimmers during the warmer months, and its banks are dotted with picnic areas where families and friends can gather for a leisurely meal amidst nature. For those looking to explore the area further, there are several hiking trails that lead away from the lake, winding through the scenic countryside and providing stunning views of the Swiss landscape.

Alternative names: Maximum depth: 47 ftElevation: 1352 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°37'18"N, 8°42'25"E

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Husemersee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Laufen, Unterhof Castle, Nussbaumersee, Cholfirst Radio Tower.

5.7 miNW
Palace, Forts and castles, View point
Schloss Laufen, Dachsen
146 min walk • Laufen Castle is a castle in the municipality of Laufen-Uhwiesen in the Swiss canton of Zurich. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance overlooking the Rhine Falls. The first documented reference to the castle dates to the year 858 when it was the home of the Barons of Laufen.
5.1 miN
Forts and castles
Unterhof Castle, Gailingen
130 min walk • Unterhof Castle is a castle in the municipality of Diessenhofen of the Canton of Thurgau in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
5.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Nussbaumersee
131 min walk • Nussbaumersee is a small lake between Nussbaumen and Uerschhausen, both in the municipality of Hüttwilen in the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland. Its surface area is 25.2 ha. Hüttwilersee and Hasensee are located in the same valley. Nussbaumer See is or was also known as Nussbommersee, Werdsee or Wertsee, Uerschhauser See or unterer See.
5 miNW
Tower
Cholfirst Radio Tower
127 min walk • Cholfirst Radio Tower is a 96-metre-tall lattice tower on Cholfirst Mountain at Flurlingen, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. The tower was built in 1973 by PTT on Cholfirst Mountain, a 570-metre mountain near Flurlingen after 3 years of successful operation of an experimental TV transmitter on channel 47 on a 40-metre-tall tower nearby.
1 miSE
Forts and castles
Wyden Castle
27 min walk • Wyden castle is a castle in the municipality of Ossingen of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of regional significance.
5.7 miSW
Forts and castles
Flaach Castle, Flaach
145 min walk • Flaach Castle is a castle in the municipality of Flaach in the Swiss canton of Zurich. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
5.8 miNW
47°40'40"N • 8°36'55"E
Rheinfall, Neuhausen am Rheinfall
147 min walk • Waterfall, View point
2.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Schloss Andelfingen
56 min walk • The list of cultural property in Andelfingen contains all objects in the municipality of Andelfingen in the canton of Zurich that are protected under the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, the...
5.8 miNW
Europe's largest plains waterfall
Rhine Falls, Neuhausen am Rheinfall
147 min walk • The Rhine Falls is a waterfall located in Switzerland and the most powerful waterfall in Europe. The falls are located on the High Rhine on the border between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zürich, between the municipalities of Neuhausen am Rheinfall and Laufen-Uhwiesen/Dachsen, next to the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland.
3.3 miNE
47°38'36"N • 8°46'8"E
Schloss Girsberg
84 min walk • Forts and castles
2.6 miW
Shop
Marthalen Landi-Silo
66 min walk • Marthalen Landi-Silo is a 35 metres high silo east of Marthalen in Switzerland. Marthalen Landi-Silo is one of the few buildings with a wind turbine on the roof.