Straussee Swimming Guide
Straussee is one of the best east/north-east Brandenburg lake days from Berlin: clear glacial water, a town on one shore, forest on the other, and the unusual Straussee ferry cutting across the middle.
Quick Facts
| Need | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for | S-Bahn day trip, town-and-lake combo, clear-water swim |
| Official spots | Strausberg Liegewiesen Nord-Badstraße; Strausberg Seetafel 9 |
| Bathrooms | Official Brandenburg data lists no WC at both cited spots |
| Food nearby | Stronger on the Strausberg town side than on the quieter shore |
| Access | S-Bahn to Strausberg/Stadt side, then walk or use local routes/ferry |
| Water-quality source | Brandenburg Liegewiesen Nord-Badstraße |
Map And Official Links
- OpenStreetMap: Straussee
- Brandenburg Liegewiesen Nord-Badstraße
- Brandenburg Seetafel 9
- Seenland Oder-Spree: Straussee
- Brandenburg Tourism: opposite-shore bathing area
How To Use It
Straussee works best when you choose a side. The town side is easier for food and transit; the forest/opposite side feels more like an escape. The official data does not list WCs at the two cited bathing spots, so plan bathroom stops around town, gastronomy, or the train route.
Seenland Oder-Spree notes that the lake is glacial, averages just under ten metres deep, and reaches about 20 metres at its deepest point southwest of the ferry.
History And Odd Details
The fun detail is the ferry: Straussee is crossed by an unusual passenger cable ferry. That makes the lake feel more like a small resort landscape than a simple swim.
The town of Strausberg is named after the lake, not the other way around. The eastern shore is urban and practical; the western shore is forested, which is why the same lake can feel different depending on where you land.
Before You Go
Check the Brandenburg portal before swimming and check ferry/town logistics separately. If bathrooms are non-negotiable, pick a more structured Brandenburg spot such as Wandlitzsee, Liepnitzsee Waldbad, Wukensee, or Motzener See.
Sources: Brandenburg detail 125, Brandenburg detail 285, Seenland Oder-Spree, Brandenburg Tourism.