Alplakes

Alplakes, provided by the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) in collaboration with leading research partners, gives you instant access to the latest information on lakes across the European Alpine region. Stay informed with real-time conditions, forecasts, and long-term trends, all based on reliable, research-driven data.

LAKE FORECASTS

Access up to five days of temperature and velocity forecasts from hundreds of calibrated 1D & 3D hydrodynamic models.

MEASUREMENTS

Near real-time data from numerous sources across Europe, including water temperature, lake levels, webcams, and scientific datasets.

WATER QUALITY MAPS

Spatial water quality products derived from Sentinel-2, Sentinel-3, and Landsat remote sensing data.

TRENDS

Track changes over years to understand ecological and climate impacts.

PARAMETERS

Explore lake and catchment characteristics, including physical, chemical, and environmental parameters.

Whether you’re a scientist, outdoor enthusiast, or lake lover, Alplakes makes complex data easy to explore. Get trusted insights from research partners—anywhere, anytime.