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Swimming lakes in Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhineland-Palatinate 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 Rhineland-Palatinate 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 Rhineland-Palatinate 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.

You love sandy beaches and want to go nudist bathing? Or you do not have your own car and want to reach the reach the beach by public transport? No problem! Use the comfortable filter search and rediscover your surroundings.

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Ahrweiler 1Alf 1Altenglan 1Altenkirchen 2Altleiningen 1Alzey 1Alzey-Worms 1Andernach 1Annweiler am Trifels 1Argenschwang 1Bad Bergzabern 1Bad Bertrich 1Bad Dürkheim 4Bad Kreuznach 4Bad Marienberg (Westerwald) 1Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 2Bad Sobernheim 1Bellheim 1Bendorf 1Bernkastel-Kues 1Bernkastel-Wittlich 1Billigheim-Ingenheim 1Birkenfeld 2Birlenbach 1Bitburg 1Bollendorf 1Bosenbach 1Budenheim 1Cochem 1Contwig 1Dahn 1Daun 4

Deidesheim 1Dierdorf 1Diez 1Echternacherbrück 1Edesheim 1Ehlscheid 1Eisenberg (Pfalz) 1Emmelshausen 1Enkenbach-Alsenborn 1Frankenthal 1Frankenthal-Pfalz 1Gau-Algesheim 1Gensingen 1Germersheim 7Gimbsheim 2Grünstadt 1Gunderath 1Hachenburg 1Haßloch 1Hausen (Wied) 1Heltersberg 1Herschbach 1Herxheim bei Landau (Pfalz) 1Hettenleidelheim 1Hochspeyer 1Homberg 1Ingelheim am Rhein 1Jettenbach 1Kaiserslautern 7Kamp-Bornhofen 1Kelberg 1Kell am See 1Kirchen (Sieg) 1Kirchheimbolanden 2Kirn 1Koblenz 2Kordel 1Körperich 1Kreis Ludwigshafen Am Rhein 16Kröv 1Kusel 1Kyllburg 1Lahnstein 1Landau in der Pfalz 2Langenlonsheim 1Leiwen 1Linz am Rhein 1Ludwigshafen Am Rhein 8Maikammer 1Mainz 2Manderscheid 1Matzenbach 1Mayen 1Mayen-Koblenz 2Mehlingen 1Mertesdorf 1Montabaur 1Morbach 1Mülheim-Kärlich 1Münstermaifeld 1Mutterstadt 1Nastätten 1Neuerburg 1Neustadt an der Weinstraße 3Neuwied 2Nieder-Olm 1Oberhambach 1Oberweis 1Offenbach an der Queich 1Oppenheim 1Pirmasens 7Prüm 1Ramstein-Miesenbach 1Ransbach-Baumbach 1Remagen 1Rengsdorf 1Rhaunen 1Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis 2Rhein-Lahn-Kreis 2Rheinböllen 1Rodenbach 1Römerberg 1Sankt Goar 1Schweich 1Simmern (Hunsrück) 1Singhofen 1Sinzig 1Speyer 9Stadtkyll 1Stromberg 1Thaleischweiler-Fröschen 1Thalfang 1Treis-Karden 1Trier 2Trippstadt 1Unnau 1Vallendar 1Wachenheim an der Weinstraße 1Waldmohr 1Waxweiler 1Weibern 1Welgesheim 1Westerburg 1Westerwaldkreis 4Windesheim 1Wissen 1Wittlich 1Wolfstein 1Wöllstein 1Worms 3Wörrstadt 1Wörth am Rhein 1Zell (Mosel) 1Zweibrücken 1

Some of the most beautiful Bathing places in Rhineland-Palatinate

223 Entries found

Freibad Enkenbach-Alsenborn

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Water qualityWater qualityWater qualityWater qualityWater quality
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child friendlyChild friendly
  • Sunbathing lawnSunbathing lawn
  • Water slide
  • Diving tower
  • Beach volleyball

Freibad im Sportzentrum Mehlingen

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Water qualityWater qualityWater qualityWater qualityWater quality
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child friendlyChild friendly
  • Sunbathing lawnSunbathing lawn
  • Beach volleyball
  • Non-swimmer area
  • Toddler suitable

Sonnensee

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Water qualityWater qualityWater qualityWater qualityWater quality
  • Simple bathing place
  • CateringCatering
  • Gastronomy in generalGastronomy in general
  • AccommodationAccommodation
  • Restaurant nearRestaurant near

Seehof Erlenbach

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Water qualityWater qualityWater qualityWater qualityWater quality
  • Simple bathing place
  • CateringCatering
  • Gastronomy in generalGastronomy in general
  • AccommodationAccommodation
  • Camping siteCamping site
  • Parking spaces nearParking spaces near

Waldsee Kruft

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Water qualityWater qualityWater qualityWater qualityWater quality
  • Simple bathing place
  • NUDIST
  • Sandy beachSandy beach
  • Free of chargeFree of charge
  • Child friendlyChild friendly
  • Sunbathing lawnSunbathing lawn

Silbersee

RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Water qualityWater qualityWater qualityWater qualityWater quality
  • Simple bathing place
  • CateringCatering
  • Gastronomy in generalGastronomy in general
  • AccommodationAccommodation
  • Parking spaces nearParking spaces near
  • Restaurant nearRestaurant near

Little facts about Germany

Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Area code:
+49
Language:
German
Population:
83,019,213

Average water quality in Rhineland-Palatinate*

very goodgoodsufficientdeficient
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 4.9
  • 5
  • 4.9
  • 5
  • 4.9

*Water quality is based on the annual report of the European Environment Agency EEA.

Water quality Rhineland-Palatinate 2024

Safe bathing thanks to regular water tests

In total, more than 223 bathing sites and lakes are registered in Rhineland-Palatinate registered, which are regularly inspected by local authorities for bathing safety. The results are submitted annually to the European Environment Agency.

Rhineland-Palatinate performs very well on a regular basis. The average value of the last test from 2021 was 4.9. This is no improvement on the previous year. 2020 the value was 5

Unfortunately, no values are yet available for the year 2022.

Current: For the year 2021 (latest report) the test results are now available. 22.4% of all bathing sites had a very good water quality according to the EU criteria 2021. 24.3% achieved a good water quality.

Please also check the latest publications of the regional authorities, as environmental influences such as heavy rainfall or hot spells can have a short-term negative quality in the short term and can promote blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), vibrios, cercariae or other other germs.
Swimcheck does not guarantee the accuracy of the information and does not make any does not make any recommendation.

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Vacation in Rhineland-Palatinate on the lake

Whether vacation home, hotel or camping - the main thing is at the lake!

Why not just stay a little longer? Not only day trips and short trips to the nearest to the nearest lake are a great change from everyday life and the perfect leisure opportunity. Even a complete summer vacation at the lake is fun and the recreation is often closer than you think. It doesn't always have to be the Mediterranean. Also for the sake of the environment or your wallet. Rhineland-Palatinate offers many lakes for a relaxed bathing vacation with children or the partner. By a multiplicity at recreational opportunities, there is something for everyone. From a boat trip with a rowing boat to a boat trip across the lake, diving, fishing, water skiing or simply just playing beach volleyball and having a barbecue. From inexpensive to the upper price range are different accommodation options are available. From camping to hotel - the main thing is at the lake!

Lake vacation in Rhineland-Palatinate
Camping on the lake in Rhineland-Palatinate

Camping in Rhineland-Palatinate on the lake

The closest to nature is definitely on a campsite! Whether in your own tent, in a comfortable bungalow or directly in the mobile caravan. A camping vacation is an experience for the whole family. Early in the morning with a cup of coffee at the lake, watching the shallow waves and thinking about whether to curl up in the hammock today. hammock, read a book and let the soul dangle or rather play soccer and table tennis with the children. playing soccer and table tennis with the kids and then fire up the grill.

Now find a swimming lake with a campground.

Stay in a cottage or hotel on the lake

You long for rest and relaxation and do not want to sacrifice comfort?

Vacation homes and apartments on the lake in Rhineland-Palatinate are just the right thing for all nature & water lovers. Water lovers, who nevertheless do not want to do without some luxury. A vacation home is suitable especially for families and larger groups who want to spend their vacations together at the lake. Common Excursions, cook together and let the view wander over the water - that's what recreation looks like.

Vacation home on the lake in Rhineland-Palatinate

Bathing lakes, bathing places and outdoor swimming pools

Currently 223 swimming possibilities are listed in Rhineland-Palatinate. Whether at rivers, lakes or the sea or even as an open-air bath or summer bath laid out. For each bathing place you find the most important information at Swimcheck to get an get as good an overview as possible. This includes details such as beach condition, accessibility, boat rental in the vicinity, naturist nudist bathing and much more.

Beaches in Rhineland-Palatinate

Thanks to its coastal location, Rhineland-Palatinate offers numerous beaches directly by the sea. Countless beach sections and beach resorts offer a large and varied selection for all selection for all water rats and sun worshippers. You will find both the prominent beaches in the party regions as well as the more more touristy dream beaches in more remote areas. Discover now the most beautiful beaches in Rhineland-Palatinate!

Frequently searched properties of bathing lakes

Swimming lakes Rhineland-Palatinate with dog - Where are dogs allowed?

Rhineland-Palatinate offers many beautiful swimming lakes, which are also accessible for you and your dog. Spend a relaxing day outdoors and let your dog splash in the cool water. Some bathing lakes have special areas for dogs where they can swim undisturbed. However, it is important to know the rules of each bathing lake before you go there, as some bathing places may have may have restrictions for dogs. Don't forget to keep your dog on a leash if he is not allowed to swim and make sure you keep the area clean by disposing of waste immediately. immediately. Also, make sure your dog is not too noisy and does not disturb other visitors. other visitors. Spend an unforgettable day with your dog at a swimming lake in Rhineland-Palatinate!

Swimming lakes in Rhineland-Palatinate with dog.

Bathing lakes Rhineland-Palatinate with child - Child friendly bathing lakes

Child-friendly bathing lakes are characterized by a child-friendly infrastructure, such as playgrounds, Toilets, lifeguards and many more. Find a bathing lake that has a child-friendly atmosphere and enjoy the cool water, the sun and nature. Don't forget to bring enough sunscreen, snacks and drinks to make the day as pleasant as possible. A visit to a swimming lake in Rhineland-Palatinate is a great way to spend time with your kids and create new memories.

Swimming lakes in Rhineland-Palatinate with child.

Bathing lakes Rhineland-Palatinate with toilet

Swimming lakes in Rhineland-Palatinate often offer well-equipped infrastructure, including toilets. You can a refreshing and comfortable day outdoors without worrying about the lack of sanitary facilities. facilities. However, make sure in advance whether the desired bathing lake has toilets.

Bathing lakes Rhineland-Palatinate with toilet.

Nudist bathing lakes in Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhineland-Palatinate offers a selection of bathing lakes, which are also suitable for naturism (FKK). You can take off your clothes and refresh yourself in complete freedom in the water. However, it is important the rules of each bathing lake carefully, as some bathing places may have restrictions. have. Make sure you are respectful of other bathers and that you keep the environment clean. clean.

Nudist swimming lakes Rhineland-Palatinate.

Free bathing lakes in Rhineland-Palatinate - bathing pleasure without entrance fee

Rhineland-Palatinate offers many great ways to enjoy the summer, even without paying an entrance fee. pay. There are many free swimming lakes where you can enjoy the sun, water and nature without paying an entrance fee. nature without paying an entrance fee. Spend a relaxing day outdoors and enjoy the cool water without having to dig deep into your pocket. without having to dig deep into your pocket.

Free swimming lakes Rhineland-Palatinate.

Bathing lakes Rhineland-Palatinate with public transport

Rhineland-Palatinate also offers bathing possibilities, which can be reached comfortably with public transport for example, bus, streetcar or S-Bahn. Spend a refreshing day outdoors, without having to without having to worry about traffic and parking. So you can fully concentrate on the concentrate on the pleasure of swimming.

Bathing lakes Rhineland-Palatinate with public transport.

Lakes in Rhineland-Palatinatezum walking and cycling

The beautiful bathing lakes in Rhineland-Palatinate can also be explored by walking, biking or cycling. bike tour. Spend a refreshing day outdoors and enjoy nature. Whether you prefer to along the shore or on a bicycle, the bathing lakes in Rhineland-Palatinate are a real insider tip for nature lovers.

Bathing lakes Rhineland-Palatinate with bike racks.

"Water is a friendly element to him who is acquainted with it and knows how to treat it."
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe