Lakes
Welcome to
our lakes
The Kaiserbäder are known for their location on the water. In addition to the Baltic Sea, there are five lakes and several other small bodies of water that invite you to explore, relax and sometimes even swim. You can get a small overview of the surrounding waters from the Siebenseenblick in Bansin, from where you can see part of the Usedom Lake District.
Relax
The lakes, ponds and pools form an attractive contrast to the coast, they are often somewhat remote and offer themselves as places of retreat and excursion destinations away from the Baltic Sea. At some lakes, such as the Großer and Kleiner Krebssee and the Schmollensee, there are designated bathing areas that provide well-deserved cooling off in the hot summer months.
fishing
Fishing is permitted in some of our lakes, but only with the appropriate papers and permits. The fish population is very similar to the average German lakes, so you can find the well-known non-predatory fish such as carp, lead and roach in our waters. But predatory fish anglers are not left out either, as perch, zander, pike and eel are also at home here.
Our lakes
Schloonsee
The idyllic Schloonsee is located not far from the beach in the Baltic Sea resort of Bansin. With an average depth of 3 m, it is not particularly deep, but offers a fantastic photo backdrop in a wide variety of conditions. There is a small park, a jetty, seating and a restaurant & café by the lake.
Great Crab Lake
The Great Crayfish Lake in Neu-Sallenthin is impressive due to its sheltered location between hills and forest areas, which makes it appear calm even when it is windy. There used to be many German crayfish in the lake, but they were displaced by their American counterparts. The Fangel forester's lodge is located near the lake.
Small Crab Lake
The Kleiner Krebssee is located right next to its big brother. It also gives its name to the surrounding Kleiner Krebssee nature reserve. A circular walk through the forest and across meadows is a worthwhile excursion. The tree roots in the water of the adjacent forest area are a refuge for the local crayfish.
Mümmelkensee
The Mümmelkensee owes its name to the yellow water lily, also mummel Due to its hidden location in the Bansin forest, it is often forgotten, but it is worth a visit. A hiking trail with information boards leads from Bansin into the protected area with rare plants and animals.
Gothensee
There is no larger lake on Usedom, but what it has in area is lacking in water depth. The lake has an average depth of only 1,25 m. To prevent the basements of the adjacent houses from flooding, the water level is regulated by a dead-end canal and a lock.
Schmollensee
Contrary to what the name suggests, it does not come from the word “smoulder” but from the Slavic name for the lake, which translates as “pitch lake”. This name is due to its location in the former Usedom primeval forest. With a bit of luck, you can see sea eagles here.