Tollensesee Lake
Lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern within lakes district
Tollensesee near Neubrandenburg is a lake used for boating, fishing and lakeside cycling; visitors pair water activities with visits to nearby Neubrandenburg's medieval brick churches and town walls.
Tollensesee at a Glance#
Address: Tollensesee, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany (nearest town: Neubrandenburg)
Admission: Free (public lake)
About Tollensesee#
Tollensesee is a freshwater lake in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region of northern Germany and forms part of the local lake and river system. It is one of several lakes in the Mecklenburg Lake District used for leisure boating, fishing and shoreline walking.
The shoreline offers walking paths and picnic areas and the lake is used locally for boating and angling; facilities are generally small-scale rather than commercialized. It is valued for local outdoor recreation rather than as a major tourist destination.
The lake is part of the larger catchment of Mecklenburg lakes and rivers and sits within a lowland, lake-studded landscape typical of the region. Nearby towns provide access and basic visitor services.
- Recreation: Good for small-boat recreation and angling, with informal launch points along the shore rather than large marinas.
How to Get to Tollensesee#
From Neubrandenburg (the nearest sizable town), the lake edge is a 5-15 minute walk from the town center. Neubrandenburg is served by regional trains from Rostock and Schwerin. By car, follow B96 and local signs for “Tollensesee”; parking is available at several small lots near the promenade and bathing beaches.
Tips for Visiting Tollensesee#
- Walk the Promenade in Neubrandenburg to see the best viewpoints of the lake and the aging bathing huts.
- Rent a canoe from one of the small hire shops near Neubrandenburg to reach the reed-fringed coves few visitors bother with.
- Bring binoculars for winter and spring birdwatching - bearded tits and grebes are regulars.
- If cycling, follow the Tollense-Neubrandenburg bike path; it is mostly flat and well-signed.
Best Time to Visit Tollensesee#
Best visited in late spring through early autumn for boating and birdwatching; winters are quiet and often icy.
Weather & Climate near Tollensesee#
Tollensesee's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (514 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -2° - 2° | -4° | 34 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -2° - 3° | -4° | 26 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 6° | 0° | 35 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 12° | 5° | 32 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 17° | 12° | 53 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 20° | 16° | 62 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 22° | 17° | 56 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 22° | 17° | 57 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 18° | 14° | 43 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 12° | 8° | 36 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 7° | 2° | 41 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 3° | -3° | 39 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
