Upper Sûre Lake

Lake · Luxembourg

Autumn foliage at Upper Sûre Lake
Photo: Tristan Schmurr from Luxembourg / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Luxembourg's largest body of water, a 380-hectare reservoir dammed in 1961 for drinking water and power, ringed by Ardennes forest at the heart of the Upper Sûre Natural Park. The medieval village of Esch-sur-Sûre sits on a rock loop of the river just below the dam.

Best for: a lakeside walk with a medieval village stop

Don’t miss

  • 380-hectare reservoir dammed in 1961
  • medieval Esch-sur-Sûre on a rock loop of the river
  • Ardennes forest along the shoreline trails
2026 Forecast

Peak: October 12–October 16

Color builds from October 2 · mostly bare by November 2

Color starts: October 2Peak: October 14Bare: November 2AugustDecember

Sampled at Upper Sûre Lake’s own coordinates and elevation (472 m) rather than a regional average.

When to go to Upper Sûre Lake

The color window runs about 21 days, holding until around October 23. At 472 m, it turns before the lower ground nearby.

Upper Sûre Lake on the map

Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Luxembourg, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Frequently asked

When does Upper Sûre Lake peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 12–October 16 (best estimate October 14). Color starts around October 2 and is mostly bare by November 2.

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