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Left Neuer See Centre Landwehrkanal Right The 'Moby Dick” ferry on Wannsee
Lakes, Rivers & Canals
Großer Wannsee
Wannsee has long been a
popular destination for Berliners,
and it is well worth visiting
Strandbad Wannsee. Europe's
largest inland beach, it attracts
some 40,000 visitors a day who
sunbathe on its beautifully white,
artificial beach and swim in the
lake. This is also a great place for
people-watching, and in the sum-
mer you will see yachts, wind
surfers and jet skis. In the mid-
dle of the large lake is Pfauen-
insel (Peacock Island), which can
be reached on the whale-shaped
“Moby Dick” ferry.
d Am Großen Wannsee
Schlachtensee
After Wannsee, Schlachten-
see is the second most popular
lake in Berlin. The small, elongat-
ed lake attracts mainly young
people. To avoid the crowds on
the sunbathing lawn right next
to Schlachtensee S-Bahn station,
just follow the embankment path
around to the right. There you
will find many small and slightly
concealed green spaces perfect
for sunseekers. The best time to
go is during the week.
d Am Schlachtensee
Spree River
One of Berlin's many epi-
thets is that of “Athens on the
Spree , so named because of its
cultural heritage and the slowly
meandering river. In total, the
Spree measures 398 km (249
miles), of which 46 km (29 miles)
run through Berlin. Its banks are
attractive for rest and recreation,
and guided boat tours, romantic
evening cruises and walks along
the riverside are pleasant ways
to spend the day.
d Mitte, Tiergarten Map J/K 1-6
Teufelssee
The dark green waters of
the Devils' Lake may conjure up
evil, yet this is actually one of
Berlin's cleanest lakes. It is also
one of the most relaxed and
easy-going places - nudists, gay
Berliners and dog lovers enjoy
peace and tranquillity on the
reed-covered banks in the middle
of the Grunewald woods.
d Teufelsberg, Grunewald
Großer Müggelsee
Covering 766 ha (1,900
acres), Berlin's largest lake is sit-
uated in the far southeast of the
city. Berliners have nicknamed it
the “large bathtub” - a good
description, for thousands of
Berliners congregate here in the
heat of summer for a refreshing
dip. You can also row, sail or surf
on the lake (see p146) .
Boat trip to the Spree bend
Sightseeing Cruises: www.sternundkreis.de
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