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Berlin, eastern suburbs, mueggelsee, nature, photography, photos, travel
After cooking on cement on Monday I decided I needed a day out in nature, between trees. So yesterday I packed my swim-suit, a towel and some snacks and made my way down to the Mueggelsee.
The Mueggelsee is the largest lake in Berlin and is the eastern suburbs, right next to Koepenick, Rahnsdorf and Fiedrichshagen. It is surrounded by woods and has lots of little natural alcoves that make perfect bathing spots.
As I wandered through the woods, enjoying the shade and sounds I marveled how close this beautiful piece of nature is to Germany’s capital. Big and bustling Berlin is home to about four million but the Mueggelsee is quite and peaceful, a perfect get-a-way from big city life.
I sat and read, ate cherries and watched the birds. And when I went for a dip I was amazed at how warm the water was. As I swam a swan passed by, giving me a disgusted look at my human inelegance.
window dressing
take a seat
spotty leaves
walk this way
hopping by
my bathing spot
a swan in the distance
a cabin in the woods
beautiful evening light
candy-stripes between trees
fencing in the birds
on the shore
snowball flowers
great photos
thanks so much
I marvel at how much you do… and explore…. Diane
well I take my time …
My brother and I swam in Plötzensee in the 70s. It was not very clean at that time. But maybe I am just spoiled by Canadian Lakes?
I am very much enjoying your Berlin series, it’s making me wish I could visit this city again!
do .. it’s very different and lots of fun … and the lakes are very clean
I love the flowers!
What a great day trip, Jensine…it all looks so very relaxing! Seems you had a nice respite from all the ‘hustle and bustle’ of the city, while still being IN the city!
it is glorious here … twenty minutes from Mitte and right by a lake. The best of both worlds really