Swimming lakes in Saxony

Saxony 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 Saxony 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 Saxony 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.

By the way, there are not only Bathing places in Saxony but also Swimming pools, Indoor swimming pools, Outdoor pools, Beaches, Spas & Wellness .

Map

Discover Bathing places in the individual regions:

Altenberg 1 Amtsberg 1 Annaberg 1 Aue-Bad Schlema 2 Aue-Schwarzenberg 1 Augustusburg 1 Bad Düben 1 Bautzen 8 Bischofswerda 1 Bockau 1 Burkhardtsdorf 1 Chemnitz 6 Chemnitzer Land 1 Colditz 1 Crimmitschau 2 Delitzsch 1 Dorfhain 1 Drebach 1 Dresden 10 Ehrenfriedersdorf 1 Eibenstock 1 Freiberg 2 Freital 3 Gelenau/Erzgeb. 2 Geyer 1 Glauchau 1 Görlitz 2 Gornau/Erzgeb. 1 Gornsdorf 1 Großröhrsdorf 1 Großschönau 1 Grünhainichen 2

Some of the most beautiful Bathing places in Saxony

140 Entries found

Waldbad Colditz

SaxonyColditz

Outdoor pool
Sunbathing lawn
Water slide
Non-swimmer area
Lifeguard/rescue swimmer
Toilets

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Greifenbachstauweiher, Großer Teich

SaxonyAnnaberg

Simple bathing place
Beach
Sandy beach
Gastronomy in general
Child friendly
Sunbathing lawn

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Talsperre Pöhl, FKK-Strand Helmsgrün

SaxonyVogtlandkreis

Simple bathing place
NUDIST
Sandy beach
Gastronomy in general
Free of charge
Child friendly

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Talsperre Pöhl, Wassersportzentrum

SaxonyVogtlandkreis

Simple bathing place
Gastronomy in general
Boat rental
Free of charge
Child friendly
Sunbathing lawn

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Talsperre Pirk Badestrand Ostufer

SaxonyVogtlandkreis

Simple bathing place
Gastronomy in general
Boat rental
Free of charge
Sunbathing lawn

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Talsperre Pirk Badestelle Westufer

SaxonyVogtlandkreis

Simple bathing place
Gastronomy in general
Boat rental
Free of charge
Child friendly
Sunbathing lawn

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Talsperre Falkenstein

SaxonyVogtlandkreis

Simple bathing place
Gastronomy in general
Boat rental
Free of charge
Child friendly
Sunbathing lawn

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Cospudner See, Oststrand

SaxonyLeipzig

Simple bathing place
Beach
Sandy beach
Gastronomy in general
Boat rental
Free of charge

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Cospudner See, Nordstrand

SaxonyLeipzig

Simple bathing place
Beach
NUDIST
Sandy beach
Gastronomy in general
Boat rental

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

Average water quality in Saxony*

very goodgoodsufficientdeficient

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

Water quality Saxony 2022

Safe bathing thanks to regular water tests

In total, more than 140 bathing sites and lakes are registered in Saxony registered, which are regularly inspected by local authorities for bathing safety. The results are submitted annually to the European Environment Agency.

Saxony performs very well on a regular basis. The average value of the last test from 2021 was 5. 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. 17% of all bathing sites had a very good water quality according to the EU criteria 2021. 17% 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 Saxony 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. Saxony 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!

Camping in Saxony 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.

Currently we have listed some wild swimming spots with campground at the lake in :objekt on our site. Find now a suitable bathing lake with camping site.

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 Saxony 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.

Bathing lakes, bathing places and outdoor swimming pools

Currently 140 swimming possibilities are listed in Saxony. 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 Saxony

Thanks to its coastal location, Saxony 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 Saxony!

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

Top 10 Bathing places in Saxony

Here we show you the best Bathing places

FAQ

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Which is the most popular lake in Saxony?

Among the most popular, best and most beautiful swimming lakes in Saxony are definitely the following:

Kulkwitzer Lake
Lake Cospuden
Lake Markkleeberg
Lusatian Lakeland
Pöhl Dam

What is the deepest lake in Saxony?

The deepest lake in Saxony is the quarry lake Wildschütz with 74 m depth. It is located in northern Saxony.

What is the name of the largest lake in Saxony?

The largest lake in Saxony in terms of area is the Bärwalder See with 12.99 km². It is located between the towns of Boxberg, Klitten and Uhyst in Upper Lusatia.

Which reservoir is the largest in Saxony?

The Eibenstock Dam in the Ore Mountains is the largest reservoir in Saxony.

What lakes are there in Saxony?

In Saxony there are many natural lakes and quarry ponds that are suitable for nature bathing. Popular and well-known lakes are:

Kulkwitzer Lake
Lake Cospuden
Lusatian Lakeland
Pöhl Dam
Lake Markkleeberg
Lake Zwenkau
Lake Störmthal
Kriebstein Dam