Lake Tollensesee camping: boating, cycling and hiking – Holiday tips

Tollensesee Camping – Are you planning a camping vacation with your loved ones?
Preferably as close to nature as possible and by the water?
Then Lake Tollensesee in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is just right for you!
The lake boasts crystal-clear water and numerous scenic highlights all around.
It is part of the Mecklenburg Lake District and is therefore a popular destination for many tourists.
With the roof tent, you are not only super flexible, but can also enjoy the beautiful nature and the feeling of complete freedom well into the evening hours.
Whether cycling on the circular trail around the lake, fishing, water sports or exploring exciting sights – here are our tips for your camping vacation at Lake Tollensesee.
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Camping vacation with the family: relaxation & fun at Lake Tollensesee

Whether alone, as a couple or with the whole family – Lake Tollensesee is a popular destination for everyone.
The lake is up to 32 meters deep in some places and offers numerous opportunities for swimming, fishing and water sports such as diving, windsurfing and sailing.
Boat trips are also regularly offered on the 11-kilometre-long lake.
Lake Tollensesee is one of the cleanest and most beautiful bodies of water in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and is also surrounded by beautiful, idyllic nature.
Several hiking trails, footpaths and cycle paths stretch around the lake and are also surrounded by exciting sights.
A visit to Lake Tollensesee is full of action, adventure and relaxation and is therefore ideal for an eventful camping vacation with your loved ones.
The highlights of Lake Tollensesee:

  • 11 kilometers long and up to 32 meters deep
  • One of the cleanest and most beautiful bodies of water
  • Numerous bathing and water sports options
  • Boat tours
  • Attractive hiking trails and cycle paths all around
  • Some scenic highlights

Here is a 360 degree all-round view of the lake: Before we go into more detail about our vacation tips, here is some general information about Lake Tollensesee and the region:

Map: Location in the Mecklenburg Lake District

Lake Tollensesee is located south of Neubrandenburg in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
It is a popular vacation destination for many tourists and is part of the Mecklenburg Lake District.
The lake is a total of 10.3 km long and 2.4 km wide, so you can take a stroll along it and explore the surrounding area.

In love with Lake Tollensesee!
First exciting impressions

Take a look at the following video for some exciting first impressions of Lake Tollensee!
What awaits you on your upcoming vacation in the Mecklenburg Lake District: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du548wuR8Cg Now that you are well informed about the location and region, let’s move on to our specific vacation tips:

Things to do away from the lake: 5 tips!

Lake Tollensesee is particularly impressive due to its idyllic location and the many bathing options.
You can spend the whole day here, swim in the lake, try out one of the water sports on offer and relax on the shore or sunbathe with an exciting book in your hand.
Apart from that, the popular vacation region has much more to offer.
Walks, hikes or bike tours on the natural circular trail around the lake as well as sightseeing are among the most popular activities on a vacation at Lake Tollensesee.
My recommended activities and sights include

  • The Brodaer Holz forest area
  • The Behmshöhe observation tower
  • Boat trip to the fishing island on the south bank
  • The regional museum for city and regional history
  • The Alt Rehse learning and thinking place
  • The Stargarder Tor
  • The cultural park and the Neubrandenburg city wall

Here are my top tips in detail!
Here is a route in advance – you could even combine all the attractions in just under 2 hours:

Relaxed walks in the Brodaer Holz forest area

The Brodaer Holz is a forest area covering around 860 hectares.
It stretches along the western shore of Lake Tollensesee from the Neubrandenburg district of Broda via the municipality of Wulkenzin to the Penzlin district of Alt Rehse.
In the Middle Ages, the area belonged to Broda Monastery, but nowadays it is a popular excursion destination for many holidaymakers.
Here you can go for walks, hikes and bike rides and enjoy the idyllic tranquillity.
For a break in between, you will come across several restaurants, such as the old forester’s lodge and the Jakobi forest restaurant.
Information about the Brodaer Holz forest area:

  • 860-hectare forest area
  • Stretches along the west bank
  • Between the Neubrandenburg district of Broda and Alt Rehse
  • Popular destination for walks and hikes
  • Restaurants for a break in between

Take a look at the huge forest from above!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l39Bw-QMGks

Enjoy the view from the Behmshöhe observation tower

The Behmshöhe observation tower is a 34-metre-high tower in Nemerower Holz on Lake Tollensesee.
The brick tower stands on a sloping cliff directly on the shore of the lake.
It can be climbed daily between 9:00 and 18:00 from April to mid-November.
Once at the top, you have an amazing panoramic view of the entire lake and the picturesque natural surroundings.
The highlights of the viewing tower:

  • 34 meter high brick tower
  • Located directly on the shore of Lake Tollensesee
  • Can be climbed daily between April and November
  • All-round panorama over the lake and the region

The observation tower is located directly on the eastern shore of the lake on a cliff!

Spend carefree hours at the Kulturpark Neubrandenburg

The Kulturpark is also the perfect place to spend a few relaxing hours with your loved ones.
It is a park located southwest of the city center of Neubrandenburg.
The park stretches from the north bank of Lake Tollensesee to Friedrich-Engels-Ring.
Originally, the area served to protect the city from attackers, as it was quite marshy and difficult to pass.
In the meantime, however, numerous bathing areas, walking paths and restaurants have been built here, so that vacationers like to come here frequently.
Incidentally, the Neubrandenburg city wall is also located in the immediate vicinity.
Perhaps you would like to take a short detour here?
Information about the cultural park:

  • Park southwest of the city center of Neubrandenburg
  • Located directly on the northern shore of Lake Tollensesee
  • Bathing spots, walking trails and restaurants

Green forest paths and pure nature!
This is what awaits you in the Kulturpark:

Take a boat trip to the fishing island

Another popular activity on Lake Tollensesee is a boat trip.
After a round trip, your destination could be the fishing island in the southern part of the lake.
You can enjoy the idyllic surroundings and some natural highlights on the way there and then spend a relaxing time on the small island.
It is 150 meters long and 40 meters wide and offers numerous mighty trees, meadows that are particularly colourful in spring, and natural paths for walks and hikes.
An old, ruined fisherman’s house lies roughly in the middle of the island.
While fishermen from the surrounding area used to spend the night here, it is now a well-known tourist attraction.
Information about the fishing island:

  • Can be reached by boat
  • 150 meters long and 40 meters wide
  • Trees, colorful meadows and idyllic nature
  • Natural paths for walks and hikes
  • Old, ruined fisherman’s house as an attraction

Here you can get a brief insight into Fischerinsel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqgo7haN9I8

Plan a day trip to the Müritz

At 117 km², the Müritz is the largest lake that lies entirely within Germany.
It is visited by a large number of tourists every year and impresses with its idyllic natural highlights and exciting sights in the surrounding region.
The maximum depth is around 31 meters in some places.
If you are staying a few days longer at Lake Tollensesee, you should also plan a day trip to the Müritz.
The region definitely promises a varied, adventurous and relaxing time.
The Müritz National Park should definitely be at the top of your to-do list.
It boasts amazing landscapes that you can visit on an exploration tour.
We also recommend the Müritzeum and the Aviation Museum.
Read more about sights and tips for a nature vacation at the Müritz here:

The highlights of the region around the Müritz:

  • Müritz National Park
  • Müritzeum
  • Aviation Museum
  • Port of Waren
  • Market and old town Waren
  • Nature activities, e.g. cycling, hiking, walking
  • Water sports on the lake

You can reach the Müritz in about 1 1/2 hours by car!

Tip!
Lake Tollensesee is also beautiful in winter

If you love the tranquillity of nature, you should consider taking a vacation at Lake Tollensesee in winter.
The region is definitely less crowded, perhaps even completely empty, so you can enjoy the idyllic atmosphere with your loved ones.
You can expect picturesque landscapes with a winter wonderland charm that you can marvel at on walks.
With the right equipment and our tips for winter camping beginners, a camping vacation in winter is no problem at all!
You can completely switch off from your otherwise stressful everyday life and enjoy some quality time with your loved ones.
For a few relaxing and peaceful days, winter camping at Lake Tollensesee is definitely recommended! Whether in summer or winter – to get the most out of your nature vacation at Lake Tollensesee, you should definitely go camping!

Camping right by the lake: nature & freedom

A camping vacation promises an adventure that you won’t soon forget.
You can enjoy the peace and quiet, the feeling of freedom and closeness to nature well into the evening, while at the same time being much more flexible than in a hotel or vacation apartment and definitely getting away more cheaply.
With a roof tent on your own car, you can drive anywhere and plan several different stops for overnight stays.
If necessary, the tent can be folded up in a matter of minutes, giving you an enormously large and, above all, comfortable living area.
You can choose the model you want in the store and configure it to suit your requirements.
So nothing stands in the way of your eventful camping vacation!
Read more about roof tent models, prices, roof load and advantages here: Roof tent for your car.
Or simply find out more at one of the camping fairs in your area. A camping vacation guarantees you these advantages:

  • Feeling of freedom and closeness to nature into the evening hours
  • Flexible and spontaneous travel arrangements
  • Several overnight stays and stops are possible
  • Cozy get-together at the campsite
  • Intense time with your loved ones
  • Cheaper than a hotel or vacation apartment
  • Dog and family friendly

One of the best advantages of camping right by the water?
Not only will your children have the time of their lives, but your dog can also have a great time at Lake Tollensesee!

Campsite recommendation: Central, close to nature & family-friendly

As wild camping is generally prohibited in Germany, you should choose a campsite for your overnight stay at Lake Tollensesee.
A recommended tip is the Gatsch Eck campsite close to Lake Tollensesee, but in a remote forest.
This means you can spend your night completely close to nature and almost experience the feeling of wild camping.
At the same time, the campsite is also centrally located in the immediate vicinity of the lake, so you can start planning your day early in the morning.
The ideal waterfront location and proximity to Neubrandenburg city center mean there are plenty of leisure activities on offer!

Gatsch Eck e. V. – Campsite on Lake Tollensesee

4.4 stars / 423 Google reviews

  • Address: Gatscher Damm 1, 17039 Wulkenzin
  • Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
  • Phone: 0395 5665152

Get a first overview of the campsite and the natural surroundings with this video.
Fun, games and relaxation await you at the Gatsch Eck campsite!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XGKVALP9X0

Evaluation: Experience – What is important?

When choosing a campsite, you should definitely pay attention to a few important criteria in order to enjoy your time here as much as possible.
For example, a central location with enough privacy and a certain level of cleanliness of the site and sanitary facilities are important exclusion criteria that you should consider when making your choice so that you still feel comfortable and at home during your vacation.
I have listed a few factors for you here that you should keep in mind when looking for the right pitch:

  1. Rest
  2. Catering
  3. Friendliness
  4. Price-performance ratio
  5. General cleanliness
  6. Sanitary facilities
  7. Sanitary cleanliness
  8. Condition of the rental accommodation / plots
  9. Infrastructure
  10. Leisure time
  11. Location

Activities: Swimming, walking & sightseeing

Of course, you spend most of your time in the great outdoors on a camping vacation.
In the immediate vicinity of the campsite, you therefore usually have direct access to popular leisure activities and attractions.
The region around Lake Tollensesee is very natural, which means you can also expect fun and games as well as exciting activities for the whole family.
Here I have summarized some of the activities that await you at Lake Tollensesee:

  • Swimming in the lake and sunbathing around it
  • Try out water sports, e.g. diving, sailing etc.
  • Cycling around the water
  • Riding through nature
  • Going for a walk or hiking
  • Take advantage of nearby wellness offers
  • Sightseeing or shopping

Not only beautiful nature, but also an amazing variety of animals and plants can be discovered at Lake Tollensesee! What time of year is best for a camping vacation at Lake Tollensesee?

Temperatures at Lake Tollensesee

The average annual temperature at Lake Tollensesee is 8.8 degrees.
The warmest month is July with an average of 18 degrees.
The coldest month is January with average values of -0.5 degrees.
The average water temperature in summer is 19 degrees.
A vacation at Lake Tollensesee is therefore most suitable in the summer months between June and September, as you can expect mild, pleasant weather at this time and can make the most of nature.
Would you rather explore nature in complete peace and quiet?
Then a winter vacation is of course also possible!

  • Average annual temperature: 8.8 degrees
  • Warmest month: July with an average of 18 degrees
  • Coldest month: January with an average of -0.5 degrees
  • Highest water temperature: Around 19 degrees
  • Average annual sunshine hours: 4.4 hours per day

Weather today / in three days

Here you can already find a weather forecast for today and the coming days:

FAQ: Everything about Lake Tollensesee

How deep is Lake Tollensesee?
How big is it and how many kilometers are there around the lake?
Finally, here are some answers to questions that often arise in connection with Lake Tollensesee.

How many kilometers are there around Lake Tollensesee?

The best way to get around Lake Tollensesee is on a bike tour.
A 34-kilometre circular route directly along the water is ideal for this.
This also includes the Lieps lake to the south of Lake Tollensesee.

Can you swim in Lake Tollensesee?

There are a total of seven bathing spots around the lake with excellent water quality.
So swimming in Lake Tollensesee is definitely possible.

How deep is Lake Tollensesee?

Lake Tollensesee is 33 meters deep at its deepest point.

What fish are there in Lake Tollensesee?

The fish in Lake Tollensesee include:

  • Eel
  • Perch
  • Pike
  • Whitefish
  • Roach

How big is Lake Tollensesee?

Lake Tollensesee has a total area of 17.9 km².
It is 10.3 km long and 2.4 km wide.

Reading tips: Vacation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

If you are still undecided about where exactly to go on your vacation, there are other beautiful regions apart from Lake Tollensesee in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern that are ideal for a camping vacation.
So feel free to read more articles here as an alternative vacation destination.

Camping in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – Are you planning a camping vacation in the countryside and preferably by the water?
No problem!
The federal state not only offers a diverse lake landscape with the Mecklenburg Lake District, but also recommended places directly on the coast.
Read our tips for your vacation in Kühlungsborn, Müritz, Rügen, Prerow, Usedom and more here:

Camping on Usedom

Usedom – A camping vacation on the Baltic Sea, for example in Usedom, is also highly recommended for a relaxing vacation.
In addition to relaxing on the beach, swimming in the sea and hiking in the idyllic natural surroundings, you can also enjoy a variety of leisure activities, fantastic views and sights for the whole family.
Here you can read more about how you can fully enjoy the natural aspect of the island while camping and which of the most beautiful spots you should definitely visit to have an unforgettable time:

Camping on Rügen

Rügen – The island of Rügen is also not far away.
Bright sunshine, crystal-clear sea, picturesque nature and charming little towns await you on this multifaceted island.
The vacation island is just a short drive away and can even be reached easily by car.
This means you are not only very flexible when it comes to getting there, but also once you are here.
Read more about the island’s top spots and sights here:

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