Ratzeburger See

In the location's words:

Lake Ratzeburg is located just 15 kilometers south of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck in the Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park. The lake stretches along the border of Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and is a popular destination for anyone looking for a swimming paradise with excellent water quality and a wide range of leisure activities.

How to get there

Lake Ratzeburg is easy to reach from Hamburg and offers the perfect opportunity to escape from everyday city life. The lake is nestled in the Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park and surrounds the island town of Ratzeburg together with the Kleiner and Großer Küchensee and the Domsee. These lakes are separated from each other by dams and form a unique water network in the region.

Lake Ratzeburg is known for its good water quality and the many free bathing spots around the lake. Places such as Buchholz, Kalkhütte, Römnitz and Bäk offer idyllic spots for swimming and sunbathing. The gently sloping banks make these bathing spots particularly family-friendly and safe for children. Many of these bathing spots also have playgrounds and shady sunbathing lawns that invite you to linger.

For an even better bathing experience, visit the Schlosswiese in Ratzeburg. Here there is a lifeguard, showers and changing rooms, and you can enjoy a wonderful view of the island town's cathedral while swimming. There is also a special area near the Schlosswiese where dogs can go into the water, as well as a landing stage for boat trips on the lake.

In addition to swimming, Lake Ratzeburg offers numerous leisure activities. The best equipped is the paid bathing area in Pogeez on the western shore of the lake with DLRG bathing supervision, changing rooms, sanitary facilities, a large sunbathing lawn, a water slide, table tennis tables, a children's playground and stand-up paddle rental. A small kiosk provides refreshments for visitors.

The lake is also a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. Whether sailing, canoeing or stand-up paddling - Lake Ratzeburg offers ideal conditions for various water sports. The many small bathing spots and picturesque surroundings are also ideal for walks and bike rides. The varied nature around the lake is home to numerous animal and plant species and offers a perfect environment for nature lovers.