



Purest water, sand as fine as powder and a beer garden right on the beach - do you need anything more to be happy?
18 Locations
A summer lake is the heart of a Berlin summer, with dozens ringing the city for swimming and sunbathing. From the Wannsee to the Müggelsee and quiet forest waters, a summer lake offers cool water, sandy beaches and lakeside beer gardens.
This overview gathers Berlin locations for a summer lake, from big bathing lakes with lidos to hidden natural spots. Some focus on swimming and beaches, others on boat hire, walks and lakeside food and drink.
Browse the places below to find the best summer lake in Berlin, compare beaches and facilities, and plan your visit.




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.



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





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.





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.


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




China, Japan, Korea, Bali, the Orient and parts of Europe - visitors to the Gärten der Welt in Berlin will experience a tour around the world.







Directly on the lake “Großer Lankesee” 60 kilometers from Berlin and about 35 minutes from Tegel Airport lies the Seehaus (lake house) belonging to the Liebenberg castle. Here one experiences decelerated vacation par excellence.

Liepnitzsee with its crystal-clear water has long ceased to be an insiders' tip, yet it is still quite picturesque.



Tempelhofer Feld is Europe's biggest inner city park with ample space for inline skating!


A large sandy beach, shaded spots in a small grove and several small bathing spots in the Lieper Bucht open the view of the river Havel and the island Lindwerder.









The small island of Kyritz invites married couples on their anniversary to a cozy time in a log cabin with a special and romantic flair.

Explore Berlin and its vicinity riding a Vespa scooter - isn't that the epitome of summer?





Several bathing spots, a small historical bathing marina and truly idyllic recreational greens create a little paradise for swimmers on Straussee.



A round of miniature golf beneath flowering trees - the course close to the Insulaner offers fun for the entire family!



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


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.


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