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The Top 20 Lakes around Dresden

Looking to visit the best lakes around Dresden? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Dresden’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 12, 2025

Haarweidenstausee

In the 1930s, the small Heideteich was created by damming the Haarweidebach near Ullersdorf. In 2009, a shelter with tables and benches was set up on the banks of the …

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Dresdner Heide Forest

Fantastic paths of different kinds, especially for gravel and mountain bikes. Depending on your preferences, hilly, steep and winding sections are available.

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Heidemühle Biergarten und Teich

Very centrally located restaurant in the Dresden Heath. Good food. Very popular. Always open from 12pm to 6pm except Mondays.

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View of the Palais im Großen Garten and Palaisteich

View of the palace in the Great Garden. The palace is one of the earliest baroque structures in the German-speaking area. Erected in 1680 as a summer palace for the …

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Silbersee

The Silbersee is a former sand pit that was once also called a shooting pond, which suggests that waterfowl were hunted there. It is a nice place to take a break.

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Talsperre Kauscha

A beautiful spot of nature right next to urban life ...

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Carolasee im Großen Garten

In summer you can row here and in winter, if it's cold enough, you can skate here. In winter you can buy mulled wine and punch with your ice skates at the Carolaschlösschen.

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Mockritz Natural Swimming Pool

Very old and beautiful natural pool. There is always something going on here for the bathing season. Suitable for all ages.

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Friedensbrunnen (Türkenbrunnen) Neumarkt

The fountain is located on Neumarkt and is hardly noticeable. Since it is not particularly big and is centrally located, it easily goes under between the Frauenkirche, Luther Memorial and August Memorial.

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Zwinger Garden and Zwinger Pond

The Zwinger Garden is a park in Dresden (in the Innere Altstadt district).

With an area of 2.2 hectares, it is the 21st largest park in the city and invites you to stroll and linger.

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The Top 20 Lakes around Dresden

Haarweidenstausee

Dresdner Heide Forest

Heidemühle Biergarten und Teich

View of the Palais im Großen Garten and Palaisteich

Silbersee

Talsperre Kauscha

Carolasee im Großen Garten

Mockritz Natural Swimming Pool

Friedensbrunnen (Türkenbrunnen) Neumarkt

Zwinger Garden and Zwinger Pond

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