Swimming lakes in Munich and region: Feringasee
Feringasee is the largest swimming lake in the immediate vicinity of Munich. It is located a bit east of Unterföhring and is a good 32 hectares in size. From Munich city center (Hauptbahnhof) you only need a good 25 minutes by car via the B2R.
There is an approximately two kilometer long path around the lake, which is very popular with walkers and cyclists.
The Feringasee makes the heart of every athlete beat faster. You will find beach volleyball fields here and can Surf or canoe on the north side of the lake.
The path around the lake is popular with walkers and cyclists.
The official bathing area with sunbathing area, kiosk, beer garden and grill area is located on the south side of the lake.
Swimming fun in the north of Munich: Lerchenauer See
Lerchenauer See is located quite centrally near the Olympic Park and covers less than eight hectares. From Munich city center (Hauptbahnhof) you only need 20 minutes by car via the B2R.
In addition to the sunbathing lawn and access to the cool water (note: not the best choice for non-swimmers!) You will also find a restaurant and a beer garden here on the lake.
On the south bank you will find a playground and a barbecue area.
The swimming lake in the landscape park: Riemer See
The Riemer See was artificially created in the course of the Federal Garden Show in 2005 and comprises a pure water surface of 7.7 hectares. From Munich city center (main station) you can reach Riemer See via the A94 by car within 30 minutes.
The east bank is particularly suitable for families with small children, because the water is shallow here so that the little ones can splash around easily. There is a small kiosk nearby.
There is also something for movement junkies: there are volleyball courts and a playground on the north bank.
Lußsee on the Langwieder Seenplatte
The Lußsee is one of the cleanest bathing lakes in Munich and covers an area of almost 1.2 square kilometers. By car, from Munich Central Station, you can reach Lußsee via the A8 within 30 minutes.
In addition to large sunbathing areas and shallow, clean water, Lußsee also has a kiosk on the bank, as well as playgrounds and sports fields.
There is a dog beach on the north shore of the lake (although with a leash).
The Langwiedersee
The Langwieder See is in the immediate vicinity of the Lußsee, but is much larger with its 18 hectares.
Langwieder See has something to offer especially young audiences. There are spacious lawns, volleyball courts and a soccer field.
On the north bank there is a beer garden and a mini golf course.
If you want to grill with friends, the extra grill meadow on the southern shore of the lake is the place for you.
In the next post, we show what you should generally pay attention to when you drive the lake with your dog.