Saarland discovered: The best swimming lakes for a perfect summer day!

Saarland discovered: The best swimming lakes for a perfect summer day!

Numerous bodies of water in Saarland invite you to enjoy relaxing leisure activities and swimming fun. Particularly noteworthy are the state's two official bathing lakes, the Bostalsee and the Losheimer Stausee, which are characterized by their high water quality and are ideal for water sports and relaxation. Loud sol.de The Bostalsee in the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park offers a wide range of leisure activities for all age groups.

The Bostalsee, designated as Saarland's largest EU bathing water, has a water area of ​​120 hectares and offers numerous leisure activities. These include, among other things, swimming fun in the Bosen and Gonnesweiler beaches, dining options, boat rentals, beach volleyball courts and opportunities for sailing, diving and surfing. The excellent water quality in the designated swimming areas guarantees a safe swimming experience.

Bathing season and health information

The bathing season in Saarland usually begins on May 15th and ends on August 31st. Information about the opening times of the lido can be found on local websites, and inquiries or complaints about bathing water can be sent to the email address badegewaesser@sociales.saarland.de, like this Saarland communicates.

Furthermore, the Losheimer reservoir, which is located in the border triangle between Germany, Luxembourg and France, is the second largest EU bathing water in Saarland with 31 hectares of water area. Here too, swimming can be enjoyed in the highest water quality categories. The exact water qualities are excellent, both in the lido and on the south beach.

Warnings for other bodies of water

Although the Bostalsee and the Losheimer reservoir allow safe bathing fun, the Saar Ministry of Health points out that other lakes and rivers in Saarland do not meet the requirements for EU bathing water. Therefore, there are warnings about health risks when swimming in these waters. Swimming in inadequately controlled waters could pose serious health risks, such as insufficient visibility, currents and risks of infection.

Aside from the bathing lakes, there are a number of lakes and ponds in Saarland, but these should not be considered safe for swimming. These include, for example, the Burbacher Waldweiher, the Mühlenweiher or the Dillinger See, as mentioned by sol.de listed. Citizens are called upon to make their own decisions about their swimming activities and to always keep themselves informed about the current conditions.

In summary, the two official bathing lakes in Saarland not only offer high water quality, but also a wide range of recreational opportunities, while other bodies of water should be enjoyed with caution.