Zarrentin am Schaalsee lido - idyll in MV

At 72 meters, the Schaalsee is the deepest lake in northern Germany. Many small banks around the lake invite you into the crystal-clear water. The well-equipped bathing area in Zarrentin has a slide, play facilities, snack bar and a nostalgic bathing hut. Due to its quiet location in the middle of the biosphere reserve and the rural region that surrounds Zarrentin, the lido is popular with bathers who want to escape the hustle and bustle of large outdoor pools, even in midsummer weather. A nostalgic bathing hut underlines the rural charm of this idyllic spot on the southern shore of Lake Schaalsee. In addition to plenty of space on the sunbathing lawn, the well-kept facility offers a somewhat secluded yet easily manageable playground. The beach is supervised in the afternoon when the weather is good. The outdoor pool is free of charge and open all year round from Mon-Sun. Due to its four decades of seclusion as a restricted area of the inner-German border, a number of endangered animal and plant species have been able to preserve their natural habitat at the Schaalsee. For this reason, bathing is only permitted at designated bathing areas.

Zarrentin lido - swimming at the deepest lake in northern Germany

The Zarrentin lido is located on the southern shore of Lake Schaalsee - at 72 meters deep, it is the deepest lake in northern Germany. If you are traveling along the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and are looking for a quiet day of swimming away from the busy beaches of Rügen or Usedom, you will find a well-kept facility with crystal-clear water in the middle of the Schaalsee biosphere reserve.

Facilities and special features of the lido

The bathing area boasts a spacious sunbathing lawn, a water slide, a snack bar and a nostalgic bathing hut that emphasizes the rural charm of the place. A somewhat secluded but easily visible playground makes the facility particularly attractive for families with children. In bathing weather, the beach is supervised in the afternoon. Entry is free of charge.

Nature conservation at Lake Schaalsee - swimming only in designated areas

For decades, Lake Schaalsee and its shores were strictly protected as a restricted area along the inner-German border. This unusual history has contributed to the preservation of rare animal and plant species on the lake. To protect this natural heritage, swimming is only permitted at designated bathing areas such as the Zarrentin lido.