Münchner Seen

It’s hot in the city! We are really spoilt for choice when it comes to swimming in and around Munich.
So, grab your bike or train ticket, here are our top three tips for “Badeseen”.

Riemer See, Messestadt Ost

Get there on the: U2.
Fun Fact: This lake is was created as part of the Bundesgartenschau in 2005.  The park also served as Munich’s main airport which closed in 1992.
Afterwards, the area was used for concerts, before residential and convention centre developments took over.
If you look closely, you will see the old airport tower and one or two “Abflug” signs. 
At 18 metres, this is certainly one of the deepest lakes in Munich.  It is also one of the cleanest (and coldest), as ground water is continuously pumped into this man-made lake.  There is a nice little “Kiesstrand” and kiosk on the east shore, as well as wheelchair friendly ramp.  The volleyball beaches are directly behind the “Kiesstrand”.  Make sure to bring your own “Sonnenschirm” as there is no shelter from the sun!

Feringasee, Unterföhring

Get there on the: S8. 
This is a big one, 32 hectares and 7 metres deep. There is certainly lots to do here. You can cycle, jog as well as play volleyball, football, and badminton.
Surfing and fishing are permitted in some places.  In the southeast part of the lake, there is a “Liegewiese” for wheelchair users and those with disabilities.
There are plenty of big shady trees, providing “Schatten” if it gets too hot.  Naked bathing is permitted in the designated FKK section.

Naturbad Maria Einsiedel, Thalkirchen

Get there on the: U3
Okay, okay, strictly speaking it’s not a swimming lake, rather a “Naturbad” and a fun place to swim.
Hidden along the Isar, amongst the parks and trees, Maria Einsiedel is a lovely natural pool without any chemical additives.
Enjoy the 50m pool, which is connected to the non-swimmer area by a 6 metre wide channel, or relax on the lawn amongst beautiful old trees.
There is also a generous children's splash area and children's playground.  You can play table tennis and floor chess or chill out at the kiosk beer garden.
But remember, don’t tell anyone, this gem is a secret!

Do you have a favourite place to swim in or around Munich? Let us know in the comments below.  Enjoy the sunshine!

Go with your new German friends and chat in German! :)

Vocabulary:

Der See (die Seen) – the lake.  Not to be confused with “das Meer” – the sea.
Der Badesee (die Badeseen) – the swimming lake
Das Naturbad (die Naturbäder) - artificial but natural pool, designed with ecological and environmentally friendly aspects in mind.
Der Bundesgartenschau - German Federal Garden Show
Der Sonnenschirm (die Sonnenschirme) – the parasol
Der Abflug (die Abflüge) – the departure
Der Kiesstrand (die Kiesstrände) - gravel beach
Der Schatten (die Schatten) – the shade
Die Liegewiese (die Liegewiesen) – sunbathing area
FKK – die Freikörperkultur – nudism

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