Schmöckwitz: Lakes, Shoreline Paths and Village History

Forest and water surround Schmöckwitz. The surrounding lakes include Lange See, Seddinsee, Krossinsee, Zeuthener See and Großer Zug. Swimming spots, paths and a historic village layout offer different focal points for your stay. When looking for accommodation, it may therefore help to consider whether you would most like to focus on time by the water, local history or a particular route.

Swimming, lido and harbour

Schmöckwitz swimming area lies on the northeastern shore of Zeuthener See. Alongside the large sandy beach, there is a volleyball court; the swimming area is accessible by tram, bus and car. Schmöckwitz lido is a separate bathing destination on the Dahme, not far from Schmöckwitz Bridge. Schmöckwitz yacht harbour on Lange See has moorings available for rent. The places therefore differ in terms of their location and use: the swimming area has a beach and volleyball court, the lido invites you to swim, and the harbour offers moorings for rent.

Village history around the church

Schmöckwitz was laid out on a peninsula as a circular village in the 13th century. Despite later changes, the village layout around the church still preserves its medieval ground plan and forms a listed ensemble. The historic character of the village is therefore a point of interest in its own right, not just a single building. Sunday services are still held in the old village church, and concerts in aid of charitable projects continue to take place. Check service times and specific concert dates before your visit.

On foot: two different walking destinations

The Dahmeweg leads from the centre of Alt-Schmöckwitz over Schmöckwitz Bridge and the Dahme crossing to the forested Schmöckwitzer Werder. A shaded, waymarked shoreline path runs from Alt-Schmöckwitz to Rauchfangswerder. The destinations and path features differ: the Dahmeweg takes you to the forested Werder, while the shoreline path leads to Rauchfangswerder along a waymarked, shaded route. Check local path conditions before setting off.

This lets you choose your starting point based on the experiences that matter most to you during your stay.

Plan for the tram and ferry

Tram line 68 runs between Wendenschloß and Alt-Schmöckwitz. It is worth checking current service updates before travelling. Ferry line F21 connects Schmöckwitz with the Krampenburg peninsula every 30 minutes. If the ferry is part of your plans, check current departure times and operating days in advance.

Berlin: more parkland

In the wider destination of Berlin, the parks offer their own highlights. Tiergarten is Berlin’s largest and most visited inner-city park, and is suitable for walks, outdoor activities and picnics. Volkspark Friedrichshain has sports facilities, playgrounds, outdoor cafés and a barbecue area for summer days. Two small artificial hills there are made from rubble from bunkers demolished after the Second World War and buildings destroyed in the war. They offer views of central Berlin and are called “Mont Klamott” and “Kleiner Bunkerberg”. So, alongside Schmöckwitz’s themes of water and village history, Berlin offers further distinct options for planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Adlershof, Hermsdorf, Steglitz, Biesdorf, Karow, Köpenick, Tiergarten, Berlin-Reinickendorf.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Berlin.