Bathing lakes
Berzdorfer See
Discover Lake Berzdorf near Görlitz! The former opencast mine now offers you a variety of leisure activities such as swimming, sailing, surfing and fishing. Enjoy the excellent water quality and relax on the sandy beaches. The 18 km long lake circuit offers picturesque views. Berzdorfer See is ideal for a relaxing day trip or a longer stay in nature!
Bärwalder Lake
Relax at Lake Bärwalder! Enjoy diverse water activities and sandy beaches in Boxberg, Uhyst and Klitten.
Explore the 21 km long lake circuit for cyclists, skaters and runners with magnificent views. Experience maritime holiday flair in floating holiday homes at Marina Klitten.
The Bärwalder See, created from the former Bärwalde open-cast lignite mine until 2009, offers excellent bathing water quality and safety from the Saxony Water Rescue Service during the bathing season.
Halbendorfer See
Discover the Halbendorfer See with its wide range of leisure activities: A blue Barkas in the water attracts everyone's attention. The aqua park offers slides, climbing walls and water trampolines for young and old. On the beach or in the restaurant you can watch water sports enthusiasts surfing or get active yourself. The lake was created from the former Trebendorfer Feld opencast mine and has been inviting people to swim since 1982. Enjoy sandy beaches, sunbathing lawns and water fun on the north bank with slides and AquaPark.
Quitzdorf reservoir
Welcome to the Quitzdorf reservoir! Nestled between rolling hills, it offers a variety of opportunities for observing nature, active leisure activities and relaxation. The wildlife here is particularly diverse with otters, sea eagles, kingfishers and orioles. For water sports enthusiasts, there are ideal conditions for sailing, surfing, stand-up paddling and canoeing.
Biehain Lake
Relax in the Biehainer Seen recreation area! Located between Görlitz and Niesky in the Upper Lusatian lakes and forest area, this idyllic refuge offers rest and relaxation to short-term campers, long-term campers, bungalow owners and bathers. Enjoy the quiet forest location and the swimming lake for your time out in nature!