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Notable lake · Cologne Government Region, North Rhine-Westphalia

Mittelsee

Mittelsee is a lake in Cologne Government Region, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Mittelsee: 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 Mittelsee

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 Mittelsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.81109, 6.84398. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mittelsee

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in North Rhine-Westphalia

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    Frequently asked

    Is Mittelsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Mittelsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Mittelsee?

    Nearby: Bleibtreusee (lake, 4 km), Augustusburg Palace (fort, 6 km), Augustusburg Park (park, 6 km), Max Ernst Museum (museum, 6 km), Kriegshoven Castle (fort, 13 km), Jahndenkmal (fort, 17 km).

    Is Mittelsee worth visiting?

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