Lake Beach

The popular bathing beach Strandbad Wannsee is the legendary classic of the Berlin swimming locations!

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.

Strandbad Jungfernheide in Charlottenburg entices with fine sand and a spacious sunbathing lawn, promising relaxing hours by the water. Those who prefer more activity can hit the popular wakeboard facility or enjoy the gastronomic offerings at the beach house directly on the lake shore.

Jungfernheide lido in green Charlottenburg North entices visitors with its fine sandy beach, relaxed sunbathing lawns, and a diverse range of water sports activities right in the Volkspark. Whether you're wakeboarding, stand-up paddling, or simply sunbathing – here you'll find the perfect cool-down on hot days in one of Berlin's most beautiful lidos.

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

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

The summer pool Freibad Grünau is located on the Dahme, to be exact on the shores of Langer See.

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.

Reinickendorf, in Berlin's green North, is home to a fixture among the city's bathing beaches: Strandbad Lübars.

Only 15 minutes away from the heart of the city, you will find Strandbad Weißensee.

Strandbad Mitte in Berlin Mitte is the café for everyone who wants to enjoy breakfast in Berlin without tourist crowds. Hidden in a cul-de-sac near Oranienburger Straße, it serves hearty classics in a charming swimming pool ambiance with deck chairs outside.

Strandbad Wendenschloss in Berlin-Köpenick combines relaxed swimming pleasure on the Langer See with a diverse range of leisure activities, from SUP rental to raft tours. In addition to the sandy beach, the location attracts visitors with a cozy beer garden and regular events such as open-air cinema.

The Panoramahotel am Oberuckersee is a true paradise for water sports. Sailing enthusiasts, rowers, canoe and kayak paddlers will find the appropriate sports equipment at the hotel. And then the generous wellness area invites to relax!

Watching football with sand between your toes: Strandbad Wendenschloss in Köpenick transforms into Berlin's most relaxed open-air arena for the 2026 World Cup, right on Langer See. Water, beach chairs, and LED screen included.

Strandbad Kallinchen is a popular trip destination on Motzener See.

If you can't do without amenities like changing rooms, restrooms and snack bars, you should go for a swim at Strandbad Orankesee.

The outdoor pool Plötzensee in Berlin-Wedding is a bathing beach with tradition, for over 100 years you can enjoy summer in the middle of the city.

Plötzensee is not really an insiders' tip tucked away off the beaten track, it's much more centrally located in the city - in the heart of Berlin-Wedding. It is, so to speak, a lake with S-Bahn connection.

Lübars Lido in northern Berlin attracts with its village idyll on Lake Ziegeleisee, offering swimming fun for the whole family with slides, a diving tower, and a sandy beach. Those seeking relaxation can rent a beach chair, while active guests can let off steam on the volleyball court or in the clear water.

Berlin's North-East is the location of Strandbad Orankesee.