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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia

Barbarasee

Barbarasee is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Barbarasee: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Barbarasee

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Barbarasee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.40992, 6.79179. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Barbarasee

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    Frequently asked

    Is Barbarasee full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Barbarasee yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Barbarasee?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Barbarasee?

    Nearby: Sankt Gabriel (church, 2 km), Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum (museum, 4 km), Botanischer Garten (sanctuary, 4 km), Zoo Duisburg (park, 4 km), Kaiserberg (viewpoint, 4 km), Schengerholzbachtal (sanctuary, 4 km).

    Is Barbarasee worth visiting?

    Barbarasee is listed as a notable lake in North Rhine-Westphalia on Spotwander.