Need a break from dusty city life but no time for a trip to the Baltic Sea? Then take a dip in the refreshing water at the lido in Lübars on the outskirts of Berlin. Whether you throw yourself in from one of the three elevated diving boards or slither into the water using the 5.5m slide, the bathing here is fresh and fun. The charming lake has excellent water quality, which is tested every fortnight by the Technical University of Berlin. For a breather, you can rent one of the beach chairs: with their blue and white striped seats, white wickerwork and brown decorations, the loungers remind you a lot of the sunny strips lining the Baltic Sea coast. If chilling in a beach chair is not your thing, you can retreat to a shady spot under the various deciduous trees for some peace and quiet. Children and families, meanwhile, can head to the clearly demarcated non-swimmer area for a spot of paddling or splashing. So pack your swimwear and hop on the 222 bus to “Am Vierrutenberg”. From there it’s a short walk to the beach through the so-called “Berliner Dorf” (Berlin village) of Lübars, where time seems to have stood still…
Text: Mary Linh Tran / Photos: Rebecca Schatz
Strandbad Lübars, Am Freibad 9, 13469 Berlin–Lübars; map
Daily 9–13h (opening hours weather dependent)
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