Großer Priepertsee Lake
Lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's lake district
In Mecklenburg's lake district, Großer Priepertsee sits amid mixed forest and villages; visitors boat, sail, fish and follow shoreline paths connecting small resorts and campsites.
Großer Priepertsee at a Glance#
Admission: Free
About Großer Priepertsee#
Großer Priepertsee is a lake in the Mecklenburg Lake District of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in northeastern Germany, located close to the village of Priepert. The lake is part of the region’s interconnected lakes and waterways and is used for boating and recreational fishing.
The lake lies within the lake district to the south of Neustrelitz and forms part of the popular inland waters used by holidaymakers and local residents.
- Local use: Located in the Mecklenburg Lake District near the village of Priepert and used as part of the local chain of lakes for boating and angling.
How to Get to Großer Priepertsee#
By car: reachable from Neustrelitz or Mirow via regional roads. Public transport options exist to nearby towns (Neustrelitz), with local taxi or bus links to Priepert.
Tips for Visiting Großer Priepertsee#
- If boating the Havel chain, check lock times - local locks control water levels between lakes and dictate passage windows.
- Stay in the nearby villages (Priepert or Mirow) to access boat rentals and lakeside cafés.
- Arrive early in summer mornings for still water and bird activity.
Best Time to Visit Großer Priepertsee#
Boating season (late spring to early autumn) is when Großer Priepertsee is most accessible and animated.
Weather & Climate near Großer Priepertsee#
Großer Priepertsee'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 (564 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -3° - 2° | -5° | 40 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 3° | -4° | 29 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 6° | -1° | 35 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 12° | 5° | 39 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 17° | 13° | 59 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 21° | 16° | 57 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 22° | 17° | 64 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 22° | 17° | 58 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 17° | 14° | 44 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 12° | 7° | 41 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 7° | 1° | 50 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 3° | -4° | 48 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
