Sauerland-Seen Möhnesee Sorpesee Biggesee Hennesee Diemelsee All information about places holiday summer beach bathing passenger boating fishing leisure
The Sauerland - Lakes
The big Five! Biggesee, Diemelsee, Hennesee, Möhnesee and Sorpesee – these are the leisure reservoirs in Sauerland in front of magnificent natural scenery, which in summer Recreation, sport and Water fun Whether swimming, fishing, pedal boating, leisure action, surfing, sailing, passenger shipping, nature experience, strolling or cycling/hiking around the lake – the Sauerland lakes all have completely different profiles - but for everyone the right offer. One thing is in common with them however: one confirmed every year anew excellent water quality!
The Sorpeese in the last few years has become powerful and presents itself partly noble and uplifted. Möhnee - most popular recreational lake in NRW, while the Biggesee is one of the top sailing areas. Lake Henne is visited primarily by day guests from the region - and the "smallest" under the Big Five - the Diemelsee impresses with its natural and relaxing flair.
Here you will find all information about stand baths, leisure attractions and sights around the five lakes.
The most popular leisure lake in NRW - accordingly, there is a lot going on here on weekends and during the summer holidays. Whether motorists, cyclists, sailors, surfers, sun worshippers, water rats, anglers and nature lovers - everyone stroll around the lake with its versatile tourist infrastructure. Here there is so much to watch and experience that a day at Lake Möhne is simply fun.
„In the SauerlandThis motto applies to Lake Sorpe in that it is able to present the most modern tourist infrastructure of all Sauerland lakes. Much has been invested here and the lake presents itself with great lake promenade, Airlebnisweg Amecke, Wednesdays after-work party and many leisure facilities. Fans therefore say: "My St. Stropez is called Sorpesee".
Two large interlocking reservoirs in the south of Sauerland. The Biggesee is a popular sailing area - however there are everything that is expected from a recreational lake.
The Hennesee is mostly populated by day guests. There are three beach resorts, the Henne-Boulevard, boat rental, passenger shipping, an adventure trail + attractions around it.
The smallest Sauerland reservoir - embedded in the charming landscape of the nature park Diemelsee - offers a relaxing flair with beach baths and many leisure facilities.
min Temp.: 11,1 °C max Temp.: 11,1 °C Fr 23.10.2026 Temp.: 10,3 °C
min Temp.: 7,9 °C max Temp.: 12,6 °C Sa 24.10.2026 Temp.: 8,1 °C
