Lake Schwerin is the fourth largest lake in Germany. In the north, it ranks second, right after the Müritz. Its 62 square kilometres stretch between Schwerin in the south and Hohen Viecheln in the north. Thanks to its natural beauty, Lake Schwerin is a real feast for the eyes of excursionists - and home to many different animal species. It has been declared a European bird sanctuary.

The Paulsdamm is the separation between the outer and inner lakes. It was completed in 1842. The Paulsdamm canal provides a connection for boats. Ospreys and white-tailed eagles can be spotted on Lake Schwerin, as can one or the other otter near the shore. But there is also a lot going on under water - Lake Schwerin is a paradise for fishermen. It offers the native river perch, but also the rainbow trout imported from America. In addition, predatory fish such as pike, zander and eel cavort in the outer lake. In the inner lake, fishermen may be lucky if they are targeting bream, rudd, roach and bleak.
Small islands dot the lake - in the outer lake these are Liebs, Horst and Rethberg. In the inner lake are Schlossinsel, Kaninchenwerder and Ziegelwerder. Lake Schwerin has a long history. It is considered a glacial tongue lake - its origins date back to the Vistula Ice Age.

Up and in the cool water - there are many ways to explore Lake Schwerin directly from the water

For sports enthusiasts, numerous boat rentals offer pedal boats, canoes and rowing boats. Stand-up paddlers also get their money's worth. Many regattas take place on Lake Schwerin in summer. Even those who are not on the water themselves can enjoy the boating flair. The many white sails on the blue water are always a beautiful sight! Bathing mermaids also get their kicks: several outdoor pools and numerous bathing beaches and bathing spots can be found here: The Seehof outdoor bath at Schwerin's outer lake divides a swimmer's and non-swimmer's area, has a stable bathing jetty and a lifeguard station. You can spread out your towel on a meadow and lie in the sun - certainly a good bathing opportunity for the whole family.
The same goes for the Kalkwerder outdoor bath on the inner lake. Here, too, there is an area for swimmers and non-swimmers - and certainly good for children: diving boards and a water slide.
Also located on Schwerin's inner lake is the Zippendorf open-air swimming bath. It is often lively here because the 20-metre-wide sandy beach attracts many people. Even though Zippendorf had its golden age as an excursion destination in the 19th century, it is still a nice place to swim and sunbathe. Lifeguards ensure safety. If you also want to do some sport, you can play volleyball.
The Gallentin bathing beach is suitable for adults and older children and teenagers. There is no lifeguard, but there is a nice adjacent meadow for sunbathing and good water quality. It is also easy to park your car here and there are barbecue facilities. The bottom of the lake is a bit rocky near the shore, but then you can enjoy swimming in the cool water.
The Bad Kleinen bathing area has a small beach section. There is also a lawn for sunbathing, public toilets and a café nearby for culinary enjoyment. From the terrace, visitors can admire a wide view of Lake Schwerin.
At the Reppiner Burgwall, water lovers will find a beautiful bathing area at a former Slavic castle. The sunbathing lawn and a small forest make this place cozy. There are plenty of parking spaces in the vicinity.