Baalensee Lake
Lake in Brandenburg, near Berlin
Baalensee, northwest of Berlin, forms part of Brandenburg's lake district. Locals and visitors use it for boating, summer swimming and cycling routes that link neighbouring lakes.
Baalensee at a Glance#
How to Get to Baalensee#
Reachable by regional road from nearby Brandenburg towns. Nearest larger transport hubs are Berlin and Potsdam, from which local trains and buses serve smaller towns close to the lake.
Tips for Visiting Baalensee#
- The lake's shore paths are pleasant for a short walk - bring a local map, as signs can be sparse
- In winter the lake freezes; ice activities are undertaken locally but should be attempted only with local guidance
- Combine the visit with the nearby town of Fürstenberg/Havel if planning transport links
Best Time to Visit Baalensee#
Best from late spring through early autumn for walks and boating; winters are cold and quiet.
Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Pleasant walking weather and open waterways for boating.
Winter
December-February · -5-5°C (23-41°F)
Frozen surfaces and stark winter light; fewer visitors.
Weather & Climate near Baalensee#
Climate
Baalensee's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (559 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 38
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -3° - 2° | -5° | 40 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 3° | -4° | 29 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 6° | -1° | 35 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 12° | 5° | 38 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 58 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 59 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 22° | 17° | 63 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 57 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 17° | 13° | 45 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 12° | 7° | 40 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 7° | 1° | 48 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 3° | -3° | 47 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
