Summer is not over just yet – lets capture the remaining sunny days in the best possible way: go to Sacrower lake. Beautiful scenery of dense forests, countless water lilies and turquoise waves make the trip there a memorable leap into the cold, clear waters. The lake is located at the city border between Berlin and Potsdam and is surrounded by the forest of Köningswald, a beautiful nature reserve. The lakefront is only accessible by foot and has two swimming spots. One is located on the northern shore: he or she who arrives here will be rewarded with a fantastic view of the lake. Other perks include parasols and colourful swimwear as well as  fries, ice cream and shandy – the classics for a day by the lake. The second site is an insider’s tip, located on the eastern shore and can be reached via a small forest path. Whoever finds it, will never want to go back to another lake. (Text: Milena Kalojanov / Photos: Peter Gäbelein)

Sacrower See, 14469 Potsdam; map
Route: By bus 638 from Berlin-Spandau or Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to F.-Günther-Park; from there to the northern Swimming: 15mins walk

You don’t have to be in a boat to cruise the Spree’s waters. With Stand Up Club (SUP), a paddleboarding company, you can navigate the river independently or in small groups. Under the shadows of our cityscape and the open sky, I entered the water on a paddleboard at Badeschiff. With the guidance of my teacher, Severine, I learnt how to land, use the paddle, and actually get up on the board. Because I’m a beginner, I booked a starter tour through Osthafen where the water is quite still — perfect for practice. We paddled towards Oberbaum Brücke and, upon our return to Badeschiff, I dipped right into the refreshing pool. Fun fact: it’s popular to practice Yoga on the board. Refreshing, fun and stimulating. (Text: Helen v d Höden, Photo: StandUpClub Berlin)

StandUpClub, Arena Badeschiff, Eichenstrasse. 4, 12435 Berlin-Kreuzberg; map
Tue-Sun 11-21h