Wannsee

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• Strandbad Wannsee

• The Havel Queen excursion boat sails on the Wannsee

• Grunewald Hunting Lodge

• The palace on Peacock Island.

• Aerial view of the Pfaueninsel in the Berlin district of Zehlendorf.

Berlin and Brandenburg are crisscrossed by lakes, the most important of which is the Wannsee. The lake offers numerous opportunities for recreation and can be used for boat tours, swimming or water sports.

Wannsee is not a single sight, but a district in the west of Berlin with particularly attractive features. It is home to the most important lake area in the west of Berlin - a major plus point, especially in the summer months.

Eldorado for water sports enthusiasts: Großer Wannsee

The Wannsee district is named after the largest lake in the chain of lakes of the same name, the Große Wannsee. The lake is actually a bay in the Havel river. The almost 3 square kilometer lake is an Eldorado for water sports enthusiasts and day trippers. Whether it's a tour on a sailing boat, SUP rides, swimming in the outdoor pool or a walk to one of the numerous restaurants - the Großer Wannsee offers many leisure activities.

Schlösser und mehr: Sehenswürdigkeiten in Wannsee

But it's not just the lakes that characterize the district. In Wannsee, Glienicke Palace is picturesquely situated on the lake. The palace, designed by Schinkel, is a World Heritage Site and looks like an Italian villa. The Grunewald Hunting Lodge is also one of the most important sights in Berlin Wannsee and is idyllically situated in the green Grunewald forest. In addition to a large exhibition on the castle and hunting, it houses Berlin's largest Cranach collection. However, the most popular attraction is Peacock Island with its picturesque castle, wild and romantic landscape and free-roaming peacocks.

Wannsee Lido

The Strandbad Wannsee is one of the largest inland seaside resorts in Europe. First opened in 1907, it has enjoyed great popularity ever since. In the summer, it accommodates thousands of bathers per day.