The most beautiful bathing lakes in and around Hamburg
Summer has finally arrived in Hamburg and we can only think of one thing: where are the best lakes to hang out, swim and unwind? Most people should now know that Hamburg is a city on the water (hopefully!), but to enjoy a bit of nature and find a shady spot to cool off away from the Bäderland outdoor pools, we have to conquer the outlying districts for ourselves. To make this a little easier, here are our tips for the best swimming lakes in Hamburg and the surrounding area.
OtherBoberger See
21033 Hamburg
🚌 By public transport: S2 to the Mittlerer Landweg stop, then 40 minutes on foot. Or by bus 330 to Billwerder Kirche, then 15 minutes on foot. 🚘 By car: approx. 30 minutes (depending on starting point)
Hohendeicher See
21037 Hamburg
🚌 By public transport: S2 to the Tiefstack stop or by bus 120 to the Overwerder stop 🚘 By car: approx. 30 minutes (depending on starting point)
Eichbaumsee Allermöhe
21037 Hamburg
🚌 By public transport: S2 to Mittlerer Landweg, then 35 minutes on foot or take bus 321 to the Eichbaumsee stop, then 15 minutes on foot 🚘 By car: approx. 20 minutes (depending on starting point)
Allermöher See, Nordspitze
21035 Hamburg
🚌 By public transport: S2 to Allermöhe and/or bus 12 to the Wilhelm-Osterhold-Stieg stop 🚘 By car: approx. 20 minutes (depending on starting point)
Öjendorfer See
22117 Hamburg
🚌 By public transport: S2 to Billwerder-Moorfleet and bus 432 to Salomon-Petri-Ring, then approx. 20 minutes on foot 🚘 By car: approx. 25 minutes (depending on starting point)
Not quite in Hamburg anymore, but still worth a trip...
Do you fancy getting out of the city? Then head to these beautiful lakes in Schleswig-Holstein, all of which can be reached in about an hour from Hamburg.
OtherGroßer Segeberger See
23795 Bad Segeberg
🚌 By public transport: RE7, RE70 to Neumünster or RE8 or RE80 to Bad Oldesloe, then RB82 to Bad Segeberg, then approx. 40 minutes on foot or bus 7751 to Turnierplatz 🚘 By car: approx. one hour (depending on starting point)
Ratzeburger See
23909 Ratzeburg
🚌 By public transport: For example RE8 or 80 to Lübeck, then bus 8710 to Groß Sarau, Bavernsee and then approx. 15 minutes on foot 🚘 By car: approx. one hour (depending on starting point)
Lütjensee
22952 Lütjensee
🚌 By public transport: For example RB81 to Rahlstedt, then bus 364 to Lütjensee, Deepenstegen 🚘 By car: approx. 35 minutes (depending on starting point)
Frequently asked questions about bathing lakes in and around Hamburg
1. which is the largest bathing lake in Hamburg?
The largest bathing lake in the state of Hamburg is Boberger See with an area of approx. 7.86 hectares.
2. is the use of the bathing lakes in Hamburg free of charge?
Only natural lakes are listed in this article, which is why you can visit all the bathing spots free of charge. However, some lakes, such as Großer Segeberger See, Ratzeburger See or Lütjensee, also have sections where you have to pay an entrance fee.
3. how is the water quality in the bathing lakes in Hamburg?
There are a total of 16 bathing spots in Hamburg that you can theoretically use. However, some of these lakes are permanently or regularly closed in summer due to poor water quality caused by blue-green algae, for example. You can find the latest information here.
4. which bathing lakes in Hamburg are particularly suitable for children and families?
The Öjendorfer See and Boberger See lakes are popular with families as they offer shallow shore areas and, in some cases, playgrounds near the bathing spots.
5. which bathing lakes in Hamburg offer opportunities for water sports such as sailing or stand-up paddling?
Lake Allermöher See and Lake Hohendeich are known for their water sports facilities and there are also clubs and rental facilities at Lake Segeberger See.