Werbellinsee Swimming Guide
Werbellinsee is a bigger Brandenburg escape: long, deep, clear, and set in the Schorfheide-Chorin landscape north-east of Berlin. It is not the quickest dip, but it is one of the grander lake days in the region.
Quick Facts
| Need | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for | Full-day lake escape, forest, clear water, camping/resort-style entries |
| Official spots | Eichhorst Berolina, Joachimsthal Am Spring, EJB/seezeit-resort, Liegewiese am Stein, Holzablage Michen |
| Bathrooms | Official Brandenburg data lists WC at the cited Werbellinsee spots |
| Food nearby | Many official spots list gastronomy, but verify seasonally |
| Access | Regional train/bike/car combinations; plan the exact shore first |
| Water-quality source | Brandenburg Joachimsthal Liegewiese am Stein |
Map And Official Links
- OpenStreetMap: Werbellinsee
- Brandenburg Liegewiese am Stein
- Brandenburg Eichhorst Berolina
- Brandenburg Joachimsthal Am Spring
- Brandenburg EJB/seezeit-resort
- Brandenburg Holzablage Michen
How To Use It
Do not just type “Werbellinsee” into a map and hope. Choose the exact bathing entry first. The lake is large enough that the wrong shore can add real travel time.
For bathrooms and food, Werbellinsee is friendlier than many wild Brandenburg lakes: the official data lists WCs at the major cited spots. EJB/seezeit-resort also lists lifeguards in the official data.
History And Odd Details
Werbellinsee is one of Brandenburg’s largest and deepest lakes. Public lake references commonly describe it as the fourth-largest lake in Brandenburg and the second deepest after Stechlinsee, with depths around 51 metres.
It sits in the Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve area, which is part of why the setting feels more expansive and less suburban than the closer Berlin lakes.
Before You Go
Check the Brandenburg water-quality page for the exact spot you plan to use. If you are coming by train, pair the swim with a bike or accept that walking logistics may define the day.
Sources: Brandenburg bathing-water portal, Brandenburg detail 16, Brandenburg detail 17, Schorfheide-Chorin context via Brandenburg tourism/official listings.