The best swimming lakes in the Ruhr Area

By far the most popular beach in the Ruhr area lies on the Silbersee II in Haltern am See. On beautiful summer days you will find here half the area for sunbathing and swimming.

In the middle of the city of Lünen near Düsseldorf, this bathing lake with a size of just 300 x 200 meters fits perfectly into its surroundings. The site used to house the Lünen State Horticultural Show, today there is a lake with a whopping 5,000 m² of sandy beach and a green lawn with large trees. The Kreikenhof play park, with its slides, sandpits and tree trunks, is used to entertain smaller bathers and to romp around and have fun.

The recreational lake Menzelen is a great destination for a bike ride or a rest. Especially in the summer then worth a visit to the chill-out beach. When relaxing on the large sandy beach or at the latest slurping a cool drink in the beach bar you feel instantly put on vacation. Whether you're here for swimming, surfing, beach volleyball or just relaxing, you'll love it.

In summer, Rick's Beach is open daily from 10am to 9pm. Admission for adults costs 4 euros, for young people 3 euros and for children 2.50 euros.

Here at Halterner reservoir you can refresh yourself after cycling in the lake. The 800 meters long natural sandy beach of the seaside resort leaves a holiday feeling and is perfect for relaxing. If you want to strengthen yourself after the bike ride, you can eat something in the snack bar "Seeterrassen".

The seaside resort is open from mid-May to mid-September on weekdays from 10 o'clock and on weekends from 9 to 19 o'clock. In good weather, it closes in the months of July and August until 20 clock. In bad weather, the seaside resort remains completely closed.

Admission costs 5 euros for adults and 3.50 euros for children.

Beautiful lake near Duisburg - almost in the city. Rather suitable for families, at least here are many. The Strandbad team can be reached by calling 02 03/76 11 01. For a cozy price of 2 euros per person, the facility is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm.

Beautiful, for a spin after work, you can also go swimming wonderful. From time to time there are live events.

Very very bike friendly way

The lake is not only great for cycling, but especially for swimming. At Unterbacher See, there are two beach resorts with large lawns and sandy beaches. A bath is located on the north shore and one on the south bank.

Both beach baths are open in the summer from 10 to 20 o'clock. Admission costs 4 euros each for adults, 2.30 euros for adolescents and 1 euro for children.

On Möhnesee, it's great to cycle on the trails around the reservoir. In the summertime, many swimming spots invite you to jump into the fresh water. The water quality at Möhnesee is very good everywhere, so you have the free choice where you want to go swimming. The swimming areas are scattered around the lake and you can choose between large sandy beaches, hidden bays or beach resorts.

Insider tip, it is no longer and sometimes quite full, but just so beautiful that you almost do not care. Information is available at blauelagune.de

The Kruppsee outdoor pool offers the opportunity to swim in the lake as well as in the pool. In addition, beautiful lawns with shady trees, but also benches on paved ground.

Opening hours:
May to approx. mid-September
daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (weather permitting)
Admission €4.50

The site is currently closed due to corona.