








The Sunday Resort Marina Wolfsbruch in Rheinsberg-Kleinzerlang, in the northernmost part of Brandenburg, combines a hotel, holiday complex, and harbor village with its own marina.
58 Locations
A lake is never far away in Berlin, a city ringed by dozens of them, from the Wannsee to the Müggelsee. In summer, a lake means swimming, sunbathing, boating and lakeside beer gardens, all reachable by train or bike from the centre.
This overview gathers Berlin locations around a lake, from big bathing lakes with lidos to quiet forest waters. Some focus on swimming and beaches, others on boat hire, walking trails and lakeside restaurants.
Browse the places below to find the best lake spots in Berlin, compare beaches and facilities, and plan your visit.









The Sunday Resort Marina Wolfsbruch in Rheinsberg-Kleinzerlang, in the northernmost part of Brandenburg, combines a hotel, holiday complex, and harbor village with its own marina.




Purest water, sand as fine as powder and a beer garden right on the beach - do you need anything more to be happy?




Not only the extremely clear water with a depth visibility of up to 4 metres but also two green enchanted little islands in the lake make Groß-Glienicker See very special to its visitors.



Berlin Boat Rental is the central booking platform for renting boats in Berlin, making motorboats, party boats, rafts, and houseboats comparable across the city on the Spree and Havel. Those who want to charter a boat in the capital will find the largest selection bundled here, advised by native Berliners with 16 years of experience on the water.









Sunday brunch at martas Restaurant Alvis, a gourmet experience, perfect for a get-together with friends and family in a central location.




Bathing, relaxing or perhaps getting married? Seebad Friedrichshagen is for all of this the right location.










The hotel Seeschlösschen next to the Senftenberger Lake looks like it was taken from a fairytale. It is the perfect spot for a romantic weekend trip.






Set on the Neuer See in the Tiergarten park, the café is a large lakeside beer garden in summer and a warm restaurant with an open fire in winter.

Stand Up Paddling on the Havel, right in Spandau: The SUP Center Berlin on Eiswerder Island is the perfect place for anyone who wants to experience Berlin from the water in beautiful weather. Rentals, courses, yoga, and XXL boards make this spot the top choice for watersports activities in the capital.








No party train, no sash chaos: For a bachelorette party on the Finnfloat sauna raft on Müggelsee in Köpenick, the girls sweat, jump, and toast in a Scandinavian way. Wellness on the water, far away from the hustle and bustle of Berlin.

The northern outskirts of Berlin are the home of Strandbad Wandlitz.


The Ice rink at Strandbad Friedrichshagen in the seaside resort offers a 600 m² ice rink for skaters from November 29, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Visitors can practice their skills here and enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Müggelsee.













Ready for an island getaway? The Inselhotel Potsdam-Hermannswerder on Lake Templin offers a lakeside vacation, with private lake access, boat dock, and lake sauna.



Nestled away in the forest under pine trees you will find the bathing beach Kleiner Müggelsee.








Villa Contessa in Bad Saarow right next to Lake Scharmützel is a small luxury hotel with direct lake access and a noble Royal Spa.


The four-star Hotel Döllnsee Schorfheide offers relaxation from city life for wellness and active tourists or for romantics!




In the heart of Tiergarten, directly on the shore of the Neuer See: The Café am Neuen See is one of Berlin's most beautiful beer gardens. A grand water panorama, Bavarian cuisine, and an indoor area for cool days make this address in Tiergarten a green escape from city life.





Bad Saarow is a mud spa and recognised health resort in the south of Berlin, directly on Lake Scharmützelsee, which offers a wide range of recreational opportunities.




If you want to celebrate a truly romantic wedding by the water, then Gästehaus Blumenfisch on the banks of Wannsee is your place to tie the knot.







The 4-star Hotel Residenz am Motzener See, with its own lake access, is located directly on the shores of Motzener See in the forested Dahme Lake District.





Tucked away in the Grunewald, deserted and absolutely peaceful - if you prefer a calmer place to go for a swim, the bathing spot Badestelle Kuhhorn on the banks of the Havel might just be the place for you.







A cycle tour through Lichtenberg and Hohenschönhausen combines lots of nature and history.



Anchored in Friedrichshain, in the middle of the Spree, the Hauptstadtfloß transforms into a floating alpine hut: sheepskins, deer antlers, and a crackling fireplace make the Winterfloß's cozy hut atmosphere arguably Berlin's most rustic Christmas party location.









The family-run Landhaus Himmelpfort on Lake Haussee in Brandenburg is idyllically situated in a large garden with private lake access and boat rental.


Small, private coves with tall-standing oaks and acorns providing shade are a trademark of Schlachtensee.