Ziegeleisee and Strandbad Lübars Swimming Guide
Ziegeleisee is the lake behind Strandbad Lübars: a contained north-Berlin lido day with sand, lawns, slides, restaurant infrastructure, and a surprisingly industrial origin story. Use it when you want structure and do not mind the trip north.
Quick Facts
| Need | Details |
|---|---|
| Best for | Families, north-Berlin lido day, contained beach setup |
| Official spot | Strandbad Lübars, Ziegeleisee |
| Facilities | LAGeSo lists WC, Imbiss, parking, and temporary water rescue |
| Bathrooms | WC listed by LAGeSo |
| Activities | Berlin.de lists sand beach, lawn, diving tower, slides, playground, restaurant, and events |
| Access | Bus/cycle/car from Reinickendorf; check route before leaving |
| Water-quality source | LAGeSo Lübars detail |
Map And Official Links
- OpenStreetMap: Strandbad Lübars
- LAGeSo bathing spot detail
- Berlin.de: Strandbad Lübars
- Strandbad Lübars operator
How To Use It
This is not a wild lake. It is a paid, managed Strandbad, and that is its advantage. Go when you want toilets, food, kid-friendly structure, and fewer unknowns.
Because it is farther north than the usual headline lakes, it can be a strong pick for Reinickendorf, Pankow, Wedding, or bike-based groups.
History And Odd Details
The name gives away the origin: Ziegeleisee means “brickworks lake”. The lake formed from old clay extraction connected to local brickmaking. Public histories of the lake connect the area to 19th-century brickworks; one especially fun claim is that bricks from the Lübars works were used for major Berlin buildings such as the Red City Hall.
That makes the lake a classic Berlin transformation: industrial pit first, summer leisure later.
Before You Go
Check the operator page for current opening hours and events; special events can change normal bathing logistics. Check LAGeSo for current water quality.
Photo: Ziegeleisee Lübars by Fridolin freudenfett via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Sources: LAGeSo, Berlin.de, operator page, Top10 Berlin.