At the Gates of Berlin – On Lakes Dahme and Scharmützelsee

The landscape surrounding Berlin is rich in lakes and forests. Boat captains pilot along dozens of small and big lakes along the peaceful River Dahme. The “Dahme-Heidesee” nature reserve shields this unique landscape with its vast, wonderfully scented pine tree woods. Lake Scharmützelsee, a highly popular travel destination with Berlin´s residents, provides everything guests long for. The lake, also referred to as the “Märkische Meer”, appeals to visitors with its munificence and dreamy villages like Bad Saarow, a health resort steeped in tradition. The resort town is also known for its high-end hotels, first-class wellness offerings, immaculate lakeside promenade, as well as one of Germany´s most beautiful golf courses. Numerous harbours and jetties for pleasure vessels, cafés and beer gardens ensure a convenient and pleasant vacation on the water. Water tourists piloting toward Königs Wusterhausen require a license for pleasure crafts. Going further from there, a license for charter boats is sufficient.

Length: approx. 136 km / 2-3 days

Route: River Dahme, Lake Zeuthener See, RiverDahme, Lake Dolgensee, Lake Langer See, Lake Wolziger See, Storkower Kanal (canal), Lake Scharmützelsee

Along the shore:
Königs Wusterhausen: Königs Wusterhausen Castle
Prieros: Prieros Nature Park Information Point
Storkow (Mark): Storkow Castle
Bad Saarow Castle; Health Spa Park (Kurpark), Saarow Thermal Bath and Spa (Therme), golf and tennis facilities

Waterways: varied course of River Dahme connecting numerous larger and smaller lakes; Storkower Kanal provides link to Lake Scharmützelsee; Teupitz waters form a picturesque chain of lakes; a license for charter boats is required starting from Königs Wusterhausen; there is a total of 5 locks.