Swimming Lake

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.

Located in the Wuhlheide in Treptow-Köpenick, FEZ Berlin is considered Europe's largest non-profit center for children, youth, and families. Across over 100,000 m² of outdoor and 13,000 m² of indoor space, a program awaits that caters equally to children and parents. Theater, space travel, a natural bathing lake, and a children's city all under one roof.

The hotel Seeschlösschen next to the Senftenberger Lake looks like it was taken from a fairytale. It is the perfect spot for a romantic weekend trip.

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

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.

A cycle tour through Lichtenberg and Hohenschönhausen combines lots of nature and history.

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

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.

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

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 Fontane Therme in Neuruppin is Brandenburg's most renowned wellness destination directly on Lake Ruppin. With Germany's largest floating lake sauna, certified healing water, and an expansive spa area, it combines genuine natural scenery with a well-conceived thermal spa concept.

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

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.

On the southern part of Grunewaldsee in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, dog owners will find two spacious sandy beaches where dogs are officially allowed in the water. Grunewaldsee is the only lake in Berlin with designated dog bathing areas, embedded in approximately 800 hectares of leash-free forest.

Located at the southern tip of Lake Scharmützelsee in Wendisch Rietz, the SATAMA Sauna Resort & Spa offers arguably the most extraordinary sauna experience between Brandenburg and Berlin. Spanning 6,000 square meters, the resort combines Nordic sauna culture with spectacular show infusions in its own theater, transforming a wellness day into a truly special experience.

Unfortunately closed in the 2019 season. No swimming due to low water.

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