Stadtwaldsee Lake Bremen

With a size of around 29 hectares and a depth of 15 metres, the Stadtwaldsee is Bremen's most powerful sand extraction lake, created in the 1970s in the course of motorway construction work. The good water quality of the groundwater-fed, slightly salty lake invites you to swim on hot summer days.

Large stretches of the shores of the Stadtwaldsee are occupied by two coarse-grained sandy beaches. In the south is the largest bathing beach. In the east, friends of naturism will find a nudist beach. Smaller and larger bays around the lake also lead bathers into the water away from the large bathing beaches. There are numerous sunbathing areas. A separate area for non-swimmers is available.

Playground equipment provides additional entertainment for the little bathers. A beer garden is also not far away. Sanitary facilities are on site. If you want to stay a little longer, you can pitch your tent at the nearby campsite. Rental tents and sites for motorhomes and caravans can also be booked.

Surfers get their money's worth in the north-west area of the lake. There is an entry point for you in the separate water sports area. Here you will also find a stand-up paddling station with around 20 pieces of ready-to-use equipment for hire. Courses are also offered here. Depending on the weather, the station is open daily. You can find the daily opening hours at www.sup-station-unisee.de.

You can also let off steam as a diver in this part of the Stadtwaldsee. For anglers, there are numerous footbridges and paths through the overgrown shore zones that lead to fishing spots.

To the east, the Stadtwaldsee borders on the so-called Uni-Wildnis, which covers an area of around 11 hectares. Created by sand extraction in the course of university construction, today's nature reserve offers structurally rich habitats for various animal species.

The Stadtwald, the connection between the lake and the Bürgerpark, can also be reached directly via the bridges of the small Wümme river. Bremen residents enjoy both areas during extended walks on numerous hiking trails.