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Müggelsee: Berlin's Largest Lake
Discover Berlin's largest lake: Müggelsee offers beaches, watersports, nature & boat tours, easily accessible for a perfect day trip.
Müggelsee, Berlin's largest lake, offers a refreshing escape with beaches, watersports, hiking, and boat tours. Easily accessible from the city center, it's a popular destination for swimming, sailing, and exploring nature.
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Getting There
Public Transport
From central Berlin, take the S-Bahn to S Friedrichshagen. Then, take Bus #61 or Tram #61 east to the Strandbad Müggelsee stop for the north shore. Alternatively, take the S-Bahn to S Berlin-Köpenick, then Bus #169 east to the Rübezahl stop for the south shore. A single fare for public transport is typically €3.00 - €4.00.
Walking
From the Rübezahl bus stop on the south shore, walk north on Rübezahl to reach the lake, or take the path south into the forest to walk to Devils Lake and the Müggelturm Lookout Tower. The walk to the lake is short and easy.
Taxi/Ride-Share
A taxi or ride-share from central Berlin to Müggelsee takes approximately 30 minutes and costs around €40-€55. This is a convenient option, especially for groups or those with limited mobility.
Driving
If driving, parking is available near Strandbad Müggelsee. Parking is free. However, spaces can be limited, especially on summer days. An alternative large parking area is located 500m east of Strandbad.
Local tips
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Take BVG ferry F23 to cross between the north and south sides of the lake; your public transport day-pass covers the fare.
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Explore the Müggelberge hills on the south shore for hiking and visit the Müggelturm lookout tower for 360° views.
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Rent a boat to explore the lake's vast open waters, anchor in small bays, and enjoy swimming.
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Visit Strandbad Friedrichshagen for sandy beaches and a holiday atmosphere; access to the water is free.
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Cycle or walk around the lake to experience the tranquility of the landscape and spot local wildlife.
Discover more about Müggelsee
Müggelsee, also known as Großer Müggelsee, is a sprawling natural lake on Berlin's eastern edge, gracing the Treptow-Köpenick district. Spanning over 7.4 square kilometers, with a length of 4.3 kilometers and a width of 2.6 kilometers, it is the largest of Berlin's lakes. The lake is divided into the Greater and Smaller Müggelsee.
For centuries, Müggelsee has been a favored recreational spot. What the Wannsee is to West Berliners, the Müggelsee is to East Berliners. Today, visitors can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, hiking, cycling, and various water sports. Three official bathing areas dot the shoreline: the Friedrichshagen lake resort, the undergoing-renovation Müggelsee lido, and the bathing beach at the Small Müggelsee. Numerous boat rental stations offer diverse watercraft, from motorboats to canoes. Sailing and surfing are permitted, and motorboats can operate within marked fairways.
The lake's southern shore is ideal for hiking, with trails along the shoreline and through the forested Müggelberge hills. The Müggelturm lookout tower, atop the highest natural hill in Berlin, provides panoramic views. Boat tours offer stunning perspectives of the lake and its surroundings. A ferry service, covered by a public transport day-pass, connects the northern and southern shores. The area also features restaurants, cafes, and the historic Friedrichshagen waterworks museum.
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