Scharmützelsee Lake
Large Brandenburg lake and regional recreation area
Scharmützelsee in Brandenburg sits near the spa town of Bad Saarow; the lake supports sailing, swimming and lakeside resorts, with promenades and thermal spa facilities on the shore.
Scharmützelsee at a Glance#
Address: Scharmützelsee, Brandenburg, Germany
About Scharmützelsee#
Scharmützelsee is a lake in the Brandenburg region of Germany, located in the Oder-Spree district. It is a regional recreational lake with established resort towns on its shores.
The lake offers marinas, boating and sailing opportunities along with lakeside resorts and spa facilities concentrated around the town of Bad Saarow. Visitors use the shoreline promenades, boat rentals and watersports infrastructure during the warmer months.
The area around the lake developed as a resort and spa destination from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with Bad Saarow becoming the primary service and accommodation center. Tourism has remained the lake’s dominant economic function.
Located in eastern Brandenburg, roughly southeast of Berlin, the lake sits in a lowland landscape of mixed forest and lakes common to the region.
- Main resort: The spa town of Bad Saarow lies on its western shore and serves as the main resort and marina hub for visitors.
- Recreation: Popular for sailing and lakeside tourism from Berlin and Brandenburg, especially in summer months.
How to Get to Scharmützelsee#
Scharmützelsee is reachable by car from Berlin (approximately 1.5-2 hours via the A12 and local roads). Regional trains and buses service nearby towns; from Berlin, take regional rail to Fürstenwalde or Bad Saarow and connect by local bus or taxi to the lake.
Tips for Visiting Scharmützelsee#
- If visiting in summer, head out early - boat traffic increases and beaches get busier.
- Combine a swim with a lakeside walk that follows the reedbeds; local inns serve simple seasonal fare nearby.
- For fishing, check local regulations and the required permits.
Best Time to Visit Scharmützelsee#
Best in summer for swimming and boating; shoulder seasons are quieter for walking and birding.
Weather & Climate near Scharmützelsee#
Scharmützelsee'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 24°C. Moderate rainfall (532 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -2° - 3° | -4° | 37 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 4° | -3° | 31 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 8° | 1° | 39 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 13° | 7° | 36 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 55 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 58 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 14° - 24° | 19° | 58 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 24° | 19° | 57 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 19° | 14° | 40 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 13° | 8° | 35 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 7° | 2° | 40 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 4° | -2° | 46 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |