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Notable lake · Barnim, Brandenburg

Plötzensee

Plötzensee is a lake in Barnim, Brandenburg.

Plötzensee: 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 Plötzensee

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 Plötzensee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 52.74325, 13.59365. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Plötzensee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Plötzensee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Plötzensee?

    Nearby: Biesenthaler Becken (sanctuary, 2 km), Dorfkirche Ladeburg (church, 6 km), Deserteursdenkmal (1998) (fort, 9 km), St. Marien (church, 9 km), Goethepark (park, 9 km), Denkmal für die Opfer des Faschismus (fort, 9 km).

    Is Plötzensee worth visiting?

    Plötzensee is listed as a notable lake in Brandenburg on Spotwander.