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.
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Altenberg 1Amtsberg 1Annaberg 1Aue-Bad Schlema 2Aue-Schwarzenberg 1Augustusburg 1Bad Düben 1Bautzen 9Bischofswerda 1Bockau 1Burkhardtsdorf 1Chemnitz 6Chemnitzer Land 1Colditz 1Crimmitschau 2Delitzsch 1Dorfhain 1Drebach 1Dresden 10Ehrenfriedersdorf 1Eibenstock 1Freiberg 2Freital 3Gelenau/Erzgeb. 2Geyer 1Glauchau 1Görlitz 2Gornau/Erzgeb. 1Gornsdorf 1Großröhrsdorf 1Großschönau 1Grünhainichen 2Little facts about Germany
Currency: Euro (EUR) | Area code: +49 | ||
Language: German | Population: 83,019,213 |
Average water quality in Saxony*
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*Water quality is based on the annual report of the European Environment Agency EEA.



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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