Berlin 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 Berlin 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 Berlin 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.

Discover Bathing places in the individual regions:
Buckow 1Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf 4Gesundbrunnen 1Kreuzberg 1Lichtenberg 1Mariendorf 2Marzahn-Mitte 1Mitte 2Neukölln 1Oberschöneweide 1Pankow 2Reinickendorf 9Schmargendorf 1Spandau 6Staaken 1Steglitz 1Steglitz-Zehlendorf 10Treptow-Köpenick 12Wedding 1Westend 1Wilhelmstadt 1Little facts about Germany
Currency: Euro (EUR) | Area code: +49 | ||
Language: German | Population: 83,019,213 |
Average water quality in Berlin*
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*Water quality is based on the annual report of the European Environment Agency EEA.



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FAQ
to swimming lakes Berlin
- 🌟 Which is the most popular lake in Berlin?
Among the most popular, best and most beautiful lakes in Berlin are definitely the following bathing lakes:
- Wannsee
- Big Müggelsee
- Small Müggelsee
- What is the deepest lake in Berlin?
The deepest lake in Berlin is the airport lake with 34 m depth.
- What is the name of the largest lake in Berlin?
The largest lake in Berlin in terms of area is the Großer Müggelsee with 766.2 ha. The lake is 4.3 km long and 2.6 km wide.
- What is the smallest lake in Berlin?
The smallest lake in Berlin is the Orankesee in Alt-Hohenschönhausen. It is 4 hectares in size and has a shore length of 940 meters. The lido Orankesee is located at the lake.
- What is the warmest swimming lake in Berlin?
Lake Oranke and Lake Weissensee warm up relatively quickly due to their small size.
- What lakes are there in Berlin?
In Berlin there are many natural lakes and quarry ponds that are suitable for nature bathing. Popular and well-known lakes are:
- Wannsee (Steglitz-Zehlendorf)
- Müggelsee (Treptow-Köpenick)
- Schlachtensee (Steglitz-Zehlendorf)
- Weissensee (Pankow)
- Lake Tegel (Reinickendorf)
- Plötzensee (Wedding)