Information regarding Parking Blindsee at the end of the page.
The Blindsee is world-famous for its crystal-clear water and for the impressive location with a view to the mountain Zugspitze. Although it is located directly on the busy Fernpass road, it conveys peace and solitude, as the road cannot be seen from the lake.
The Blindsee is a cold lake, but in summer the water at the edges warms up to over 20°C and enables bathing fun.
The Blindsee can be reached via a short toll road and only has a limited number of parking spaces. An automatic barrier blocks access as soon as there are no more free parking spaces. In summer, there may be longer waiting times. The advantage is that the lake is never crowded and you can enjoy nature in peace even on a sunny Sunday. Most visitors lie down on the pebble beach next to the parking lot. If you want peace and quiet, walk a few minutes further. You need a leisurely hour for the entire circular route.
For a great photo of the Blindsee with the Zugspitze, a stop at the "Rasthaus Zugspitzblick" is worthwhile. The restaurant is located just before the Blindsee (who drives from Tyrol towards Germany). Even in winter, when the Rastahaus is usually closed, it is worth stopping for a short stop to admire the view.
Most important info
Location: Fernpassstraße, shortly after the Fernpass (Nassereith towards Reutte)
Toll road: The toll costs €15 per car (as of June 2023). This does not apply to hotel guests in the region with a regional card (please check with your accommodation). Payment by card directly at a machine at the entrance to the toll road.
Parking: About 100 cars can park, after that the toll road remains closed until a car drives out. If you want to be on the safe side, you should arrive early.
Traffic: There is a lot of traffic on the Ausserfernstraße on public holidays and weekends. There are often long traffic jams.
Take along: There are no shops at Blindsee, so you have to take food, drinks, sunscreen, etc. with you.
External Link: Blindsee natural bathing lake