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Notable lake · Regierungsbezirk Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia

Idingsee

Idingsee is a lake in Regierungsbezirk Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Idingsee: 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 Idingsee

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 Idingsee — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 52.01821, 8.15067. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Idingsee full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Idingsee?

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

    What are the places to visit near Idingsee?

    Nearby: Versmolder Bruch (sanctuary, 2 km), St. Johannes Baptist (church, 6 km), Graureiherkolonie bei Harsewinkel (sanctuary, 8 km), Füchtorfer Moor (sanctuary, 8 km), Dorfkirche Bockhorst (church, 9 km), St. Johannes Evangelist (church, 10 km).

    Is Idingsee worth visiting?

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