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The Schlachtensee, a long, clear lake in Berlin's south-west, is a beloved spot for swimming and walks. Fringed by forest, schlachtensee offers a shady lakeside path, quiet bathing spots and a beer garden, all easily reached by S-Bahn.
This overview gathers Berlin locations around the schlachtensee, from bathing areas and the lakeside trail to boat hire and cafés. Some focus on swimming and sunbathing, others on walking, rowing and relaxed lakeside food.
Browse the places below to find the best of schlachtensee in Berlin, compare options and opening hours, 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.
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.
From November to February, the Winter Raft operates as a heated cabin on the Spree, featuring an electric fireplace, furs on all seats, and approximately 25 degrees Celsius on board. For Christmas parties, 15 to 32 people embark at Oberbaumbrücke or Treptower Park, and the Spreeküche's winter buffet starts at 29.90 Euros net per person.
With 41 hectares, Schlachtensee is the largest lake in the Grunewald lake chain and is one of Berlin's bathing lakes with officially excellent water quality. The entire undeveloped shore is considered a bathing area; Paul-Ernst-Park adjoins the south shore. A seven-kilometer-long lakeside path connects the shady coves. Swimming is free, dogs are not allowed.
On the northern shore of Schlachtensee in Zehlendorf lies one of Berlin's oldest excursion restaurants, founded in 1723, with a direct view of the water and a cuisine that combines Alpine classics, Berlin specialties, and fresh fish.