Hydrological Services Bavaria

Bavaria's hydrological service publishes measurement data on rivers, lakes, groundwater, weather, and related water conditions.

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About Hydrological Services Bavaria

Hydrological Services Bavaria, operated under the GKD Bayern name, publishes measurement data and station information on water conditions in Bavaria. Its homepage groups data by water body and type: rivers and streams, lakes and reservoirs, groundwater and springs, and meteorology. Available measurements include water levels, discharge, temperatures, suspended sediment, and chemical and biological parameters.

A download center lets users assemble a personal download basket of data. The site also publishes reports, including a hydrological annual report for 2025, a flood report for 2024, and a report on low water in 2018 and 2019. A user manual is available as a PDF. The homepage text does not describe update frequency, data access terms, or any limits on use.

Key features

  • River and stream data on water level, discharge, and water temperature
  • Lake and reservoir water level, temperature, and chemical and biological measurements
  • Meteorological data including precipitation, snow, wind speed, and global radiation
  • Groundwater levels, spring discharge, and spring temperature measurements
  • Download center for assembling a personal data download basket
  • Hydrological annual report 2025 and reports on floods and low water
Best for: Users who need measured water and weather data for Bavaria and can read German.
Good for
  • Covers rivers, lakes, groundwater, springs, and meteorology in one portal
  • Data can be selected and downloaded through a dedicated download center
  • Publishes annual and event-specific hydrological reports
Watch out for
  • The homepage text is in German

Hydrological Services Bavaria at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
German
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Hydrological Services Bavaria FAQ

How do I download measurement data?
The site has a download center where users can put together an individual data download basket.
Which reports are published?
The publications section lists the Hydrological Annual Report 2025, a flood report for 2024, a report on low water in 2018 and 2019, and a GKD user manual in PDF format.
What related services are linked from the homepage?
The homepage links to a flood news service, a low-water information service, a cross-state gauge portal, flood hazard maps, environmental data, geodata services, and the Climate Data Center of the German Weather Service (DWD).
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