Discover Schwielochsee: Swimming Area, Boats and Goyatz

Schwielochsee offers a range of travel ideas. Goyatz lies on the lake’s southern shore. There you’ll find a natural swimming area, boating facilities and the steam engine museum; the Goyatz–Lieberose circular tour also starts and ends there, at the station building. The options therefore range from time by the water to routes and cultural interests. When looking for accommodation, it helps to first decide which of these themes you’d like to shape your trip.

Swimming area and time by the water in Goyatz

The “Am barrierefreien Steg” natural swimming area in Goyatz has a sunbathing lawn with seating and a small sandy beach. A jetty is designated for jumping into the lake. There are also changing rooms and parking; children can use the play equipment in the bathing area. This gives visitors planning a day of swimming several distinct areas in which to spend time by the water. Check the current condition of the facilities before your visit, as they may change.

Boats, routes and navigation

For boaters, Lehmann-Boote in Goyatz offers a marina and a slipway. The marina of the Goyatz Sailing and Yacht Club has moorings for boats up to 20 metres long, as well as electricity and water connections. If you’re planning to bring a boat, you can compare these details with your needs. It’s a good idea to check the current facilities and services, as offerings may change.

The 54-kilometre Leichhardt Trail runs from Trebatsch to Branitz, near Cottbus. Its named endpoints help with route planning; conditions along the route may change, so it’s worth checking for updates before setting off. Another route option starts and ends at the station building in Goyatz: the Goyatz–Lieberose circular tour. If you’d like to plan around Goyatz, this gives you a specific start and finish point.

Regional cuisine and culture

The area around Schwielochsee has inns serving regional cuisine. If you’re planning a stop for a meal, check the current selection, as individual businesses and menus may change.

The steam engine museum is located at Wiesengrund 1, 15913 Schwielochsee, in Goyatz. If you’re planning a specific visit, it’s worth checking the current visitor information in advance, as arrangements may change. This named cultural attraction complements the themes of water and route planning, so a stay by the lake needn’t be focused on swimming alone.

The wider region: Dahme-Spreewald

Dahme-Spreewald is a broader travel destination that takes in more than just Schwielochsee. More than 1,000 kilometres of well-maintained, fully signposted cycling routes connect the landscapes and attractions of the Spreewald and Dahme Lake District. Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park lies in the districts of Dahme-Spreewald and Oder-Spree and encompasses more than 100 lakes. These regional cycling and landscape attractions are on a different scale from the specific offerings in Goyatz.

History and culture are also part of the broader Dahme-Spreewald travel destination. Schlepzig Agricultural Museum is housed in a fully preserved ensemble of farm buildings dating from 1818; its faithfully furnished farmhouse depicts small-scale farming life. When planning, you can decide whether to focus your trip on swimming and boating at Schwielochsee or on other nature and cultural attractions across the wider destination.

More destinations

Discover more destinations: Jessern, Bersteland, Straupitz, Bestensee, Märkische Heide, Schulzendorf and Schlepzig.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Dahme-Spreewald.