Großer Plöner See

Großer Plöner See is the largest lake in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein, a lowland lake with numerous bays, islands and a long shoreline. It is a regional centre for boating, bathing and lakeside recreation.

The lake covers roughly 28-29 square kilometres and has local maximum depths in the order of tens of metres, making it one of the deeper lakes in the area. The town of Plön lies on the eastern shore and is a primary access point, with waterfront promenades and a historic castle near the water.

Recreation on the lake includes sailing, motorboating and swimming, and there are short ferries and pleasure-boat services in season. The surrounding landscape is a mix of small lakeside settlements, wooded hills and agricultural land.

Großer Plöner See is located in eastern Schleswig-Holstein, with the city of Kiel to the north-west and the town of Plön at the lake’s eastern edge.

• Size and depth: The lake is the largest in Schleswig-Holstein, covering about 28-29 square kilometres with maximum depths reaching around 50-60 metres.
• Access and services: The town of Plön on the eastern shore provides marinas, swimming areas and access points for boating on the lake.

What to See #

• Plön and Schloss Plön: The town of Plön sits on the eastern shore and contains Plön Castle (Schloss Plön) adjacent to the lake with historic waterfront buildings and promenades.
• Islands and bays: Numerous small islands and sheltered bays that are used for boating and contain moorings and picnic spots; the lake is navigable for pleasure craft.