23 Locations
The Müggelsee, Berlin's largest lake, lies in the south-east and is a favourite summer escape. Ringed by forest and beaches, müggelsee offers swimming, boating, lakeside restaurants and walks, all within easy reach of the city by S-Bahn.
This overview gathers Berlin locations around the müggelsee, from bathing beaches and lidos to boat hire, restaurants and trails. Some focus on swimming and sunbathing, others on hiking, sailing and lakeside dining.
Browse the places below to find the best of müggelsee in Berlin, compare beaches and facilities, and plan your visit.
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.
The Berlin Müggelturm stands on the Kleiner Müggelberg in Köpenick. 126 steps lead to the platform at a height of approximately 30 meters. From there, the view extends over Lake Müggelsee and the Dahme, reaching up to 60 kilometers on a clear day. For an autumn excursion in Berlin, this means the colorful forests of the Müggelberge lie directly at your feet.
Bathing, relaxing or perhaps getting married? Seebad Friedrichshagen is for all of this the right location.
Jogging around Müggelsee offers you 14 kilometres of jogging fun on paths through woods and parks.
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 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.
Nestled away in the forest under pine trees you will find the bathing beach Kleiner Müggelsee.
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.
Ice skating and gastronomy are combined at the Rübezahl ice rink in Müggelheim, which opens from November 15, 2025.
No pier, no direct parking on the bank, no ordinary restaurant boat: The SpreeArche in Friedrichshagen is a floating log cabin on the Müggelspree, reachable by a raft shuttle. What sounds like a century-old excursion destination is one of the most discussed culinary highlights in the Treptow-Köpenick district.
Right by the Great Müggelsee in Köpenick, there is a graduation ball venue that pampers Berlin high school graduates with lake panoramas, an atmospheric evening ambiance, and professional event service. The four-star hotel combines natural idyll with everything an unforgettable graduation celebration needs.
Kombüse Berlin is the harbor bistro of the watersports center in Friedrichshagen, featuring a terrace directly on the Müggelspree, homemade cakes, and seasonal bistro cuisine. Here you'll find generous portions of white gold (asparagus) along with a magnificent view of the water.
Canoe Sports Erkner at the Dämeritzsee in Brandenburg is a paradise for canoe lovers and whitewater fans.
Berlin's most famous shipping line, Stern und Kreisschiffahrt, embarks from Greenwichpromenade in Reinickendorf into the northern island world, bringing passengers relaxing cruises across Tegeler See, the Upper Havel Lakes, and far into the Berlin countryside on sunny days. Few excursions showcase the city as serenely and expansively as this one.
Those who want to discover Berlin and Brandenburg from the water will find the perfect fleet in Niederlehme near Königs Wusterhausen: Nautilus Houseboat Charter rents modern designer houseboats, most of which are license-free, with panoramic glazing and a spacious terrace for up to six people.
Located directly on Lindenstraße in Köpenick, ALS Boat Rental offers motorboats, houseboats, rafts, and canoes ready to explore Berlin's waters. Enjoy a license-free journey on the Dahme, Müggelspree, or Müggelsee: Your easy start into Berlin's water life begins here.
Far out in Köpenick, right on the shore of Müggelsee, lies one of Berlin's most famous waterside excursion restaurants. The Rübezahl am Müggelsee combines a beer garden, bistro, and fisherman's hut into a place that offers lake views and relaxation all year round.
Far out in Müggelheim, where the Müggelspree flows through the forest, one of Berlin's most traditional waterside excursion restaurants has stood since 1897. Neu Helgoland is down-to-earth gastronomy with soul: water at the doorstep, chestnuts overhead, German cuisine on the plate.
Huckleberry's Tour is considered the classic among raft rentals and starts directly in Köpenick on the Spree, among other locations. The boat rental offers rustic log cabin rafts for day and multi-day tours on the Havel, Spree, and countless Brandenburg lakes.
Raft rental with soul: In Woltersdorf on Lake Flakensee, directly on the city limits of Berlin, Flossleben rents out spacious, comfortably furnished rafts for day and multi-day tours through the Berlin-Brandenburg water network. Those who set off here exchange the big city noise for the Dahme, Spree and 1000 lakes.
This jogging route offers 14 kilometers of pure park and forest paths.
A real big city adventure can be experienced with Mecki’s rafts, boats, canoes and stand up paddles. All hands on deck!
The boat restaurant Windflüchter is a historical steam boat that can be rented for events like birthday parties and weddings. The beach bar Hafenbar next to is open all year reound and offers drinks, snacks and in summer barbecue.