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Notable lake · Wartburgkreis, Thuringia

Burgsee

Burgsee is a lake in Wartburgkreis, Thuringia.

Burgsee: 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 Burgsee

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 Burgsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.81072, 10.23640. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Burgsee

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Thuringia

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    Frequently asked

    Is Burgsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Burgsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Burgsee?

    Nearby: Stadtkirche (church, 0 km), St. Wendel (church, 1 km), Amalienkirche (church, 5 km), Steinsches Schloss (fort, 5 km), Lutherkirche (church, 7 km), Pleß (viewpoint, 9 km).

    Is Burgsee worth visiting?

    Burgsee is listed as a notable lake in Thuringia on Spotwander.