Kleiner Wannsee
Lake Small lake in Berlin's Wannsee area
Kleiner Wannsee, a small lake in Berlin’s Grunewald, serves swimmers, canoeists and riverside walkers seeking local water access and relaxed weekend outings.
Kleiner Wannsee is a small lake in the Wannsee area of southwestern Berlin, Germany, forming part of the local lake and river network connected to the Havel. It is one of several lakes in the Wannsee cluster used for recreation.
The area around the lake is used for boating, walking and local leisure activities, with shoreline access in places and connections to adjacent lakes and channels. Kleiner Wannsee is less extensive than the nearby Großer Wannsee but contributes to the popular waterside recreation of the district.
The basin was shaped by glacial and fluvial processes typical of the Berlin region and has been used for recreational bathing and boating since the 19th and 20th centuries as the city expanded. Facilities and access points are concentrated on the more developed shores nearby.
Kleiner Wannsee lies in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf borough of Berlin, close to the Wannsee neighbourhood and transport links serving the city’s southwestern suburbs.
- Part of Wannsee system: The lake is part of the larger Wannsee/Havel lake system in southwest Berlin and is connected to adjacent water bodies used for boating and leisure.
How to Get to Kleiner Wannsee #
Kleiner Wannsee is accessible via Berlin’s public transport: S-Bahn to Wannsee station (S1), then a short bus ride or a 15-25 minute walk depending on the lakeside destination.
Because it’s public open space, there’s no admission fee; bring a BVG map or smartphone transit app for connections.
Tips for Visiting Kleiner Wannsee #
- Walk the lakeside path toward the Jungfernsee area for quieter stretches and good birdwatching.
- Combine a visit with the adjacent Großer Wannsee and the Strandbad Wannsee (beach) during summer for a fuller lakeside day.
- Use public transit: S-Bahn Wannsee plus a short bus or bike ride gives the easiest access from central Berlin.
Best Time to Visit Kleiner Wannsee #
Best in summer for swimming and lakeside recreation; spring and autumn are good for quieter walks and birdwatching.
Weather & Climate near Kleiner Wannsee #
Kleiner Wannsee'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 23°C. Moderate rainfall (546 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
