Großer Wariner See Lake
Freshwater lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
A lake near Warin in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Großer Wariner See attracts anglers, small-boat sailors and cyclists exploring lakeside paths and villages in the Mecklenburg countryside.
Großer Wariner See at a Glance#
Address: Großer Wariner See, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany (approx. coordinates 53.81264, 11.69188)
Hours: Open year-round
Admission: Free
About Großer Wariner See#
Großer Wariner See is a freshwater lake in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in northern Germany, located near the town of Warin. It is one of the lakes in the Mecklenburg lake landscape and forms part of the local network of inland waters.
The lake is used locally for recreational activities such as angling and boating, and shoreline villages provide access points. Its modest size and location make it a regional destination rather than a long-distance attraction.
The lake has long served local fishing and recreational uses and exists within a landscape of small lakes and agricultural land typical of Mecklenburg.
The lake lies in northern Germany’s lake district, within easy reach of small towns in western Mecklenburg and the broader Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region.
How to Get to Großer Wariner See#
Access is by regional roads from Waren and nearby towns in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern; local buses connect smaller villages to the lake’s access points. Cycling routes are well signed in the region.
Tips for Visiting Großer Wariner See#
- Rent a paddleboard or small boat from Waren or nearby towns to explore the lake's quieter bays.
- Visit on weekday mornings to see local anglers and to avoid weekend boating clusters.
- Use the well-marked cycling routes through Mecklenburg's lake district to include Großer Wariner See in a longer ride.
Best Time to Visit Großer Wariner See#
Late spring through early autumn for warm weather activities; shoulder seasons are good for quieter nature observation.
Weather & Climate near Großer Wariner See#
Großer Wariner See's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (607 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -2° - 3° | -4° | 46 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -1° - 4° | -3° | 34 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 7° | 0° | 42 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 12° | 5° | 41 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 17° | 13° | 49 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 20° | 15° | 64 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 22° | 18° | 70 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 22° | 17° | 60 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 18° | 14° | 53 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 13° | 7° | 44 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 7° | 1° | 53 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 0° - 4° | -3° | 51 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
