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.