Selenter See Lake
Shallow Schleswig-Holstein lake used for fishing and recreation
Selenter See, one of Schleswig‑Holstein's larger lakes, attracts sailors, anglers and birdwatchers; visitors follow lakeside cycling routes, rent boats and stop in small lakeside villages.
Selenter See at a Glance#
Address: Selenter See, near Selent and Ascheberg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
About Selenter See#
Selenter See is a lake in eastern Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, set within the region known for its lakes and rolling countryside. It is one of the notable lakes in the state and is used for recreational boating, angling and shoreline walking.
The lake’s shoreline includes reed beds and shallow bays that attract waterbirds, making parts of the lake valued by birdwatchers and nature walkers. Facilities around the shore support small boats and seasonal leisure activities.
Selenter See lies in Schleswig-Holstein, within reach of small towns in the Holstein lake district and inland from the Baltic coast.
- Recreation: popular for boating and birdwatching with accessible shores and small marinas
How to Get to Selenter See#
Selenter See lies northeast of Kiel and is reachable by car via the L101/L292 and regional roads from Ascheberg or Selent (roughly 25-35 km from Kiel). Regional buses connect nearby towns; the nearest significant rail station is in Plön or Kiel, with onward bus or bicycle access to the lake.
Tips for Visiting Selenter See#
- Visit at dawn or dusk for the best birdwatching - the lake is a stopover for many migratory species.
- Rent a boat from Selent or Ascheberg to explore reed beds; powerboat traffic is limited and quiet paddling reveals hidden coves.
- Walk the lakeside path from Selent to the nature hides near the eastern shore to see otters and kingfishers missed by many visitors.
Best Time to Visit Selenter See#
Late spring through early autumn offers the best combination of access, wildlife activity, and pleasant weather.
Weather & Climate near Selenter See#
Selenter See's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (721 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -1° - 3° | -4° | 62 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -1° - 3° | -4° | 41 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 6° | -1° | 55 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 10° | 3° | 45 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 50 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 19° | 15° | 66 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 21° | 17° | 72 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 21° | 17° | 63 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 17° | 13° | 66 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 7° - 12° | 7° | 65 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 3° - 8° | 1° | 67 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 1° - 5° | -2° | 69 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |