Top 20 Lakes around Schönwalde-Glien

For swimming and relaxation, you can visit Tegeler Lake, which is the second-largest lake in Berlin and offers a wide array of leisure options. Another popular spot is Kiessee Grünefeld, known for its idyllic setting and good water quality, and Strandbad Schönwalde-Siedlung, an artificial lido favored by locals.

Yes, Kiessee Grünefeld is internationally recognized as the venue for the 'Nation of Gondwana' techno festival, which attracts around 10,000 visitors globally every July.

The lakes offer varied and calming views. For instance, the Marina on the Havel provides picturesque scenes with motorboats, sailing yachts, and rowing boats. You can also find park benches with lake views at places like Lothar Oertel’s boat sculpture and rest area at Nieder Neuendorfer See.

Absolutely. Tegeler Lake is very family-friendly, offering playgrounds and mini-golf. Bürgerablage Beach is another great option with a large sandy beach and a DLRG water rescue station, making it safe for families.

You can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Cycling is popular around Tegeler Lake, which can be circumnavigated by bike in about 1.5 hours. The banks of the Havel, near the Marina on the Havel, are also ideal for cycling. For more routes, check out the Cycling around Schönwalde-Glien guide.

Yes, there are several hiking opportunities. For example, you can find trails like the 'Havel Canal Cycle Path – View of the Havel Canal loop from Schönwalde-Siedlung' which is a moderate 14.1 km hike. Explore more options in the Hiking around Schönwalde-Glien guide.

Yes, many lakes offer convenient facilities. Tegeler Lake has small cafes and restaurants nearby. At Bürgerablage Beach, the Jagdhaus restaurant with a snack bar is right next to the beach.

The warmer months are ideal for visiting, especially for swimming and water-based activities, as water quality is regularly monitored during this time. Cycling along the banks of the Havel is particularly pleasant in the summer.

Yes, some areas offer accessible paths. For instance, the area around Lothar Oertel’s boat sculpture and rest area at Nieder Neuendorfer See is noted as wheelchair accessible, providing an ideal place for a break with a view.

Visitors particularly enjoy the relaxing experience of cycling along the lake shores, the varied and calming views from places like the Marina on the Havel, and the opportunity for a break with perfect views at spots like Lothar Oertel’s boat sculpture and rest area.

Bürgerablage Beach on the Oberhavel features a large sandy beach, perfect for swimming and sunbathing. It also has a DLRG water rescue station and toilets for convenience.

Yes, at Tegeler Lake, you can find boat rentals for rowing boats and pedal boats to explore the bay. You can also observe many excursion boats and sailing boats on the lake.