Strandbad Wendenschloss

Strandbad Wendenschloss is nestled in a forest on Lake Langer See and is the only swimming lake on this list where the evening rate costs nothing at all. A jetty with a diving tower, beach chairs, boules, beach volleyball, and boat and SUP rental are available, and the lido is barrier-free. A day ticket costs 7 euros, reduced 4.50 euros.

Forest Edge, Jetty and Diving Tower

Möllhausenufer in Köpenick is a place where the city almost ends: the lido is located on Lake Langer See, a section of the Dahme, and is surrounded by forest, yet the tram goes right to the door. It has been in operation since 1915, making it one of the oldest lidos in the southeast of the city. The current operators took over the site in 2019 and have since renovated and developed it. In the EU classification for the years 2021 to 2024, the water quality is rated as excellent, and the bathing area is listed there under the water body name Dahme. From the jetty, you can dive into the water via a diving tower; on land, there’s a sandy beach and a sunbathing lawn with sun loungers and umbrellas, plus beach chairs, a playground, beach volleyball, table tennis, and boules. Boats and stand-up paddles are available for rent, and larger boats for up to 16 people through a partner. This swimming lake is also barrier-free, and swimming lessons are offered. Behind the beach, there’s a beer garden, a beach bar by the water, and a snack bar, along with table tennis and quiet spots under the trees.

Free Admission in the Evening

The price list has a special feature that is unique in this selection: admission is free in the evening. Before that, full-paying adults pay 7 euros, reduced 4.50 euros, children from three to twelve years pay 3 euros, and the Berlin Pass explicitly qualifies for a reduction; with a disability pass marked B, the accompanying person pays nothing. Six-ticket passes and season tickets are only available on-site at the ticket office; online tickets provide preferred entry in the morning. The bathing lake can be reached by tram 62 to the final stop Wendenschloß and from there on foot along the shore; the F12 ferry also operates from Grünau. By car, it’s more difficult: there are no parking spaces on the premises, guests must use the surrounding streets. On the premises, there are two event halls and a wooden chapel; the lido can also be booked as a wedding venue. The operators move to winter quarters in Friedrichshain during the cold months and rent out a heated mulled wine boat with a fireplace on the Dahme.