Situated at the heart of Germany's most water-abundant state, you'll also find many pretty lakes for bathing with proven excellent water quality in the Spreewald.

It's the perfect location offering idyllic spots for bathing and swimming, sandy banks and meadows for relaxing or playing ball games and the blue waves of the lakes for sailing and surfing.

Fishing in the Spreewald today is mainly for pike, zander, carp, eel, tench and many types of freshwater fish - as well as the occasional catfish, asp and burbot.

You'll need a valid fishing permit for the stretch of water and in some cases a fishing licence as well.

The glorious blue of the many clear lakes in the Spreewald gracefully cuts through the green of the woods and meadows.

Lake Schwieloch is the eighth biggest lake in Germany and is connected to the waterways of Berlin. Or there's Lake Neuendorf, Lake Köthen or Lake Groß Leuthen, the large lake near Peitz that offers naturist bathing...

A delight for amateur boating enthusiasts and watersports lovers alike - ride the waves on your surfboard or enjoy a spot of sailing, rowing, angling, swimming and diving.

And then relax in the lap of Mother Nature. Idyllically sited campsites provide feel-good comfort and lots of space for sports and playtimes.