15 Locations
A lakeside hotel offers a restful escape within reach of Berlin, trading city noise for water and greenery. On the shores of the region's lakes, a lakeside hotel here pairs comfortable rooms with swimming, boating and quiet walks. This overview gathers Berlin locations by the water.
Hotels around the Wannsee, the Mueggelsee and the lakes of Brandenburg offer terraces, private jetties and spa facilities, ideal for a weekend away. Many have their own restaurants with lake views, and boat hire and beaches sit on the doorstep. They make a peaceful base while still within easy reach of the city.
Browse the venues below to find a lakeside hotel around Berlin, from spa retreats to simple waterside stays.
In the Ruppiner Seenland near Rheinsberg lies the Sunday Resort Marina Wolfsbruch: a lake hotel with its own marina, combining water sports, wellness, and spacious holiday home facilities. Accommodation is directly on the shore, many houses have their boat berth right in front.
A harbor village in northern Brandenburg: The Sunday Resort Hafendorf Rheinsberg is located directly on Lake Rheinsberg and combines a maritime atmosphere with an expansive lake landscape. A lighthouse, private boat dock, and 2,000 square meters of wellness facilities characterize the 4-star superior resort.
Right on Lake Senftenberg in the Lusatian Lake District, the Wellnesshotel Seeschlößchen combines castle romance with an extensive private SPA, an Ayurveda concept, and sophisticated cuisine. The family-run four-star superior hotel in Senftenberg is Brandenburg's most charming answer to the need for true deceleration.
Located on the Havel island of Hermannswerder in the south of Potsdam, this owner-managed 4-star hotel is situated directly on Templiner See, far enough from the hustle and bustle of the city of palaces, yet close enough to reach it in seven minutes by car. Lake sauna, lake restaurant, and lake view: here, the water is not just a backdrop, but the main attraction.
Right on Lake Scharmützelsee in Bad Saarow, Villa Contessa offers arguably Brandenburg's most intimate luxury experience: only eight rooms and suites, an exclusive Royal Spa with lake views, and a kitchen serving daily changing Michelin-level menus.
Directly on Lake Großer Döllnsee in the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve near Templin: The four-star Hotel Döllnsee-Schorfheide offers lake holidays in Brandenburg with its own bathing jetty, bathhouse, and plenty of surrounding forest, just an hour's drive north of Berlin.
On Lake Motzen in the Dahme Lake District, the Residenz Seehotel Berlin-Brandenburg combines Märkisch country house ambiance with a wellness area, private beach, and a 27-hole golf course right next door. It's about 30 kilometers from Berlin to the water.
The family-run Landhaus Himmelpfort is located on Lake Haussee near Fürstenberg an der Havel: an almost 100-year-old house with a large garden, private lake access, and boat rental. Nine suites and two double rooms, there are no more beds here.
Located on the tranquil Beetzer See near Kremmen in the Ruppiner Seenland, Hotel and Spa Sommerfeld is a wellness hotel by the water north of Berlin, exclusively for adult guests. Instead of hustle and bustle, there's forest, water, and an 800 square meter spa.
A neo-baroque manor house directly on the Großer Lankesee in Löwenberger Land: The Seehaus at Schloss Liebenberg combines historical charm with a peaceful hotel operation, about 60 kilometers north of Berlin. 18 double rooms, a bathing jetty, and lots of surrounding forest.
The Panorama See Resort & Spa in Warnitz is uniquely located on the shore of Lake Oberuckersee in the Uckermark region and has its own bathing area. Across more than 2,000 square meters of spa in two buildings, it offers indoor and outdoor pools, a salt room, and a Finnish sauna with lake view.
Located directly by the lido of Lake Rangsdorf, about 30 kilometers south of Berlin, is the Seehotel Berlin-Rangsdorf: a four-star hotel with private lake access, a 700 square meter wellness area, and a restaurant with lake views. BER Airport is a 20-minute drive away.
The Hotel-Resort Märkisches Meer is located in Diensdorf-Radlow on the eastern shore of Lake Scharmützelsee, with its own beach and jetty. The Sea-SPA features an indoor pool with lake views and a Finnish sauna with a large panoramic window overlooking the water.
The special thing about the SeeLodge in the Berlin surrounding area is the country-style main house, which stands on 64 piles and is built directly into Lake Kremmen - perfect for romantic wedding celebrations right by the water.
Those who accept the longer journey from Berlin will be rewarded by the 4-star wellness and spa hotel Bornmühle with its natural location in the Mecklenburg Lake District, overlooking Lake Tollense.