Caumasee
Flims, Switzerland
A turquoise lake in the forest below Flims, warm enough for swimming in summer. Walk 20 minutes from the Flims Waldhaus car parks; a lift runs down to the lido, which charges entry in season.
Lake Caumasee lies in the forest below Flims in the canton of Graubünden at 997 metres. It covers a little over 10 hectares, is up to 30 metres deep and sits on the deposits of the Flims rockslide, the most significant prehistoric rockslide in the Alps. It is fed by underground springs. In summer it warms to an average of about 21 °C and is then good for swimming.
From the bus stop a footpath leads in 15 to 20 minutes to the Caumasee lift, a funicular dating from 1939 that runs from May to October, covers 72 metres of height and, according to a travel guide, is free to use. Without the lift, allow another 10 to 15 minutes on foot. The Flims Waldhaus car park has around 100 spaces, charges a fee and fills up quickly in summer, so come early. The lido charges admission from June to August. The lakeside restaurant usually closes in mid-November.
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- Flims, Switzerland
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- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 46.8200, 9.2940
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping TrinCampsite4 km from CaumaseeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- TCS Pop-Up Glamping Alp NagensCampsite6 km from Caumasee · 20 pitchesTentsElectricityShowersToilets
- Camping SurcuolmCampsite13 km from Caumasee · 63 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Zeltplatz HüttenwieseCampsite13 km from Caumasee · 10 pitchesTentsCaravansToilets
- Wohnmobil-Stellplatz Hotel SegnesCampsite14 km from CaumaseeCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToilets
- Camping PradafenzCampsite19 km from CaumaseeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Caumasee?
Caumasee is in Flims, Switzerland, at GPS 46.8200, 9.2940. It is about 4 km from Valendas.
Can you camp near Caumasee?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is TCS Camping Flims, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 32 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Caumasee?
Caumasee is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Rhine Gorge, Viamala and San Bernardino to Bellinzona.
What is there to see near Caumasee?
Places worth a stop nearby: Il Spir Rhine Gorge viewpoint (2 km), Viamala Gorge (21 km), Urnerboden (31 km) and Klausen Pass (34 km).
When is the best time to visit Caumasee?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)