Berzdorfer See
Berzdorfské jezero
Berzdorfer See is a great place for relaxation and sports, just 30 km from the Czech-German border. It's the closest of the Lusatian Lakes, opened in 2013, offering crystal clear water, beaches, and a 14 km long asphalt path for cycling and inline skating.

📜 A large lake created from a former brown coal mine, opened in 2013.
🔍 Known for its crystal clear water, beaches, and a 14 km asphalt path for various activities.

Why Go

🏊‍♀️ Enjoy swimming in crystal clear water.
🚴‍♀️ Cycle or inline skate on the 14 km asphalt path around the lake.
⛵ Experience yachting with sea-like waves on windy days.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly with long sandy beaches and amenities.
🍽️ Find refreshment stands, ice cream parlors, grills, and public toilets along the shores.
🏖️ Visit the popular 'Blue Lagoon' beach with white sand.

Swimming

🌊 Crystal clear water, perfect for swimming.
🏖️ Popular long beaches on the north and east, and the 'Blue Lagoon' on the south.

Getting There

🚗 By Car: Access from various directions with multiple parking lots available (paid).
🚆 By Train: To Hagenwerder (approx. 3 km walk to Blaue Lagune) or Görlitz (transfer to bus line E).
🚌 By Bus: Line E serves northern, northeastern, and southern sides of the lake from Görlitz.
🚲 By Bike: Cycling path connects to Kristýna lake near Hrádek nad Nisou (approx. 31 km).

Parking

🅿️ South side (Blaue Lagune): Several parking lots, 6 €/day or 2 €/2 hours (2025 prices).
🅿️ South side (Marina): Parking was 4 €/day (2022).
🅿️ Southeast side (See-Ost / Hotel Insel der Sinne**)**: Gravel parking free in 2022. Hotel parking for guests.
🅿️ Northeast side (Nord-Oststrand / Deutsch-Ossig): Paid daily 9 AM-8 PM, 6 €/day or 2 €/2 hours (2023 prices).
🅿️ North side (Stellplatz / Nordstrand): Free parking along access road (2022). Campervan stellplatze available (12 € in 2021 for lower one).

Why Avoid

⚠️ Parking can be paid and may have time restrictions.
🚧 Some areas are still developing, with new facilities planned.

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