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.

The Seepark is located on the site of the Landesgartenschau Lünen ("LaGaLü"), which took place here in 1996. It is about 60 hectares in size and covers partly mining areas of the former coal mine Prussia and agricultural land. The core of the park is the nine-hectare Horstmarer Lake, artificially landscaped for the garden show, with its beach in the north and east, and a resting and conservation area in the west and south. In addition, there are wide meadows with perennial gardens as individual islands. In the south of the area rises the Prussian pile. Together with the Horstmarer Loch, a deep depression that is used for disk golf, it is practically the only relic that points to the original use of the areas.

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.

The location in the middle of the forest area at the Sauerland Sorpesee attracts especially nature lovers and active vacationers. Access to sports activities at the Sorpesee is overwhelming.

The offers right on the lake range from the high ropes course, fishing, cycling, mini golf, archery, golf, sailing, pedal boats, canoeing to swimming and many more. Those who are active throughout the day should, of course, also give their body the necessary rest and make use of the spa, sauna and massage facilities at the Sorpesee.

Information on all leisure and wellness offers as well as the nature campsite can be found at sorpesee.de

Here comes South Seas feeling. The 250 meters long and 35 meters wide white sandy beach, which is decorated with more than 100 real palm trees, makes hearts beat faster. Here you can take a break, which equals a short break. In comfortable sun loungers you can sip a cool cocktail while looking out onto the water. If you feel like it, you can even jump into the water and refresh yourself in the Baldeneysee at the 50-meter long bathing area.The Seaside Beach is open in good weather daily from 10 clock. Admission costs 3.50 euros for adults and 2 euros for children.

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.

Mega long sandy beach! The outdoor pool is open from mid-May to mid-September daily from 10 am to 8 pm, weather permitting. Closing time is at 18.30.