Bavaria offers many beautiful and natural bathing lakes in a unique natural landscape. Numerous bathing places at rivers and lakes invite you to wild swim and relax. On our Bavaria map a little further down below you will get a practical overview to discover the most beautiful lake for you. From quarry ponds and reservoirs to mountain lakes, all types of inland lakes are represented.
You're out and about right now in Bavaria wondering "Where can I find a swimming lake near me? " Now discover your favorite nearby lake with the area search that meets your requirements. No matter whether it is particularly beautiful, large or secluded and quiet.
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Discover Bathing places in the individual regions:
Abensberg 1Abtswind 1Aichach 1Aichach-Friedberg 6Ainring 1Allersberg 1Altdorf bei Nürnberg 1Altenstadt 1Altötting 5Amberg 2Amorbach 1Ansbach 5Arnbruck 1Aschaffenburg 12Auerbach in der Oberpfalz 1Augsburg 7Bad Abbach 1Bad Birnbach 1Bad Brückenau 1Bad Kissingen 2Bad Kötzting 1Bad Neustadt an der Saale 1Bad Reichenhall 1Bad Rodach 1Bad Staffelstein 1Bad Tölz 1Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen 5Bad Wiessee 1Bamberg 7Bayreuth 1Bayrischzell 1Berching 1Little facts about Germany
Currency: Euro (EUR) | Area code: +49 | ||
Language: German | Population: 83,019,213 |
Average water quality in Bavaria*
- 4.9
- 4.9
- 5
- 5
- 4.9
- 4.9
- 4.9
- 4.9
- 4.9
*Water quality is based on the annual report of the European Environment Agency EEA.



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FAQ
to swimming lakes Bavaria
- Which is the most popular lake in Bavaria?
Among the most popular, best and most beautiful bathing lakes in Bavaria are definitely the following:
- Chiemsee
- Lake Starnberg
- Ammersee
- Lake Tegernsee
- Eibsee
- Lake Königssee
- What is the name of the deepest lake in Bavaria?
The deepest lake in Bavaria is Lake Constance with 251.14 m depth. However, it is not completely located in Bavaria. Lake Walchen, on the other hand, is the second deepest lake in Germany at 190 m and lies entirely in the Free State.
- What is the name of the largest lake in Bavaria?
The largest lake in Bavaria in terms of area is Lake Constance with 536 km². It is only partially located in Bavaria. Lake Chiemsee, on the other hand, is located entirely in Bavaria and, depending on how it is counted, is the largest or second largest lake in Bavaria with an area of 79.9 km².
- Which reservoir is the largest in Bavaria?
The Forggensee (reservoir Roßhaupten) in the district Ostallgäu is the largest reservoir in Bavaria.
- What lakes are there in Bavaria?
In Bavaria there are many natural lakes and quarry ponds that are suitable for nature bathing. Popular and well-known lakes are:
- Chiemsee
- Lake Starnberg
- Tegernsee
- Ammersee
- Lake Königssee
- Lake Altmühl
- Lake Brombach