The Lake Arendsee, like it is today, appeared in 1685

after saltmines had collapsed. The biggest lake of this kind in northern Germany has a surface of 5,54 m/2. It is 50m deep at the deepest point and 30m in other areas.

After the collapse of the saltmine, 40 ha land disappeared and the mill of arendsee was hereby destroyed. The millstone was brought back up in 1982 and can be seen at the historical museum of Arendsee. The water of the lake is of superior quality and in combination with the fine sandy beach it just right for swimming, diving and relaxation.

Another attraction

of the region ist the "Queen-Arendsee". A boat in Mississippi style. It traverses the lake five times a day within the vacation season.

With various festivities the boat is well known not only in our region.


The region is also for the many different sportive activities one can try. As there are:

  • Swimming
  • Sailing
  • Diving
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Horse riding

for example. Also you can go to the sauna and cool off afterwards right at the lake. Please ask for detailed information and we will gladly organize any activity you wish.