Krumme Lanke
Lake Recreational lake and bathing spot in Berlin
A lake in Berlin’s southwest, Krumme Lanke attracts swimmers, joggers and anglers with sandy banks, adjacent Grunewald forest trails and an S-Bahn stop for city access.
Krumme Lanke is a small lake in the Grunewald area of southwestern Berlin, within the borough of Steglitz-Zehlendorf. It is a local recreational lake used for swimming, walking and informal outdoor activities.
The shoreline is accessible via the Krumme Lanke U-Bahn station at the lake’s southern edge, and well-used paths run around parts of the water through surrounding woodland. The lake is compact in scale and primarily serves residents of the surrounding neighborhoods rather than long-distance tourists.
Krumme Lanke occupies a glacial basin within the Grunewald forest and lies southwest of central Berlin; the area combines woodland and urban fringe housing and is a green space within the city’s built environment.
- Recreation: The lake is inside the Grunewald forest and is a popular local bathing and recreation spot during warm months; facilities are informal and seasonally busy.
What to See #
- Krumme Lanke U-Bahn station: U-Bahn station at the lake's southern shore serving the U3 line, providing direct public-transport access from central Berlin.
How to Get to Krumme Lanke #
Krumme Lanke is served by S‑Bahn line S1 (Grunewald area) and local buses; from central Berlin take the S‑Bahn to Nikolassee or Wannsee and walk through the Grunewald to the lake.
Tips for Visiting Krumme Lanke #
- Swim at the designated areas only-some shores are steep and have sudden drop-offs.
- Combine Krumme Lanke with a walk through Grunewald forest for birdwatching and a sense of Berlin's green infrastructure.
- Arrive midweek to avoid local weekend swimmers and families if seeking quieter waters.
Best Time to Visit Krumme Lanke #
Summer for swimming and lakeside activity; shoulder seasons for calmer walking and birding.
Weather & Climate near Krumme Lanke #
Krumme Lanke'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 (560 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (40 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 (51 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 64 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 (53 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (58 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 (37 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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