Berlin · Moabit

Plötzensee

A peaceful lake with a small but popular public beach, offering a local swimming spot away from the crowded tourist areas.

About Plötzensee

A peaceful lake with a small but popular public beach, offering a local swimming spot away from the crowded tourist areas. The surrounding Volkspark Rehberge provides walking trails and green spaces for picnicking.

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The place

Getting there

Address

Plötzensee, 13351 Berlin, Germany

Neighborhood

Moabit →

Nearest Metro

U9 to TurmstrasseS-Bahn to HauptbahnhofU9 to Birkenstrasse

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Good to know

Tips, answered

The Strandbad Plötzensee entrance fee is minimal and includes changing facilities and a larger swimming area than the free section.

Plan for about 2h 30m.

Plötzensee is in the Moabit neighborhood of Berlin. The address is Plötzensee, 13351 Berlin, Germany. The area is well-served by metro.

This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.

Comfortable shoes are recommended. Check the weather forecast and dress in layers, especially in shoulder seasons.

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