Strandbad Bad Saarow, Scharmützelsee

The Strandbad in Bad Saarow lies on the shore of the Scharmützelsee, Brandenburg's largest lake at over 12 square kilometres, in a town long known as a spa and wellness destination. The beach is a proper sandy lido with a gently sloping entry into the lake, and its size allows the water to warm to a comfortable 18-23°C through the summer months, among the milder of Brandenburg's larger lakes. The setting is more polished than many rural Brandenburg lidos, reflecting Bad Saarow's spa-town character, with a nearby sailing marina, a lakeside promenade lined with villas, and wellness hotels within walking distance. Facilities at the beach include changing rooms, showers, and a café, and admission is charged at a typical Brandenburg lido rate. Because Bad Saarow markets itself as a spa town, the beach draws a broader mix of visitors than most Brandenburg lakes, including wellness-focused tourists who combine a swim with treatments at one of the local spa hotels, alongside local families and Berlin day-trippers. Reaching Bad Saarow without a car involves a regional train from Berlin Ostkreuz to Fürstenwalde, about 45 minutes, followed by a local bus into town. The lakeside promenade extends for several kilometres around the Scharmützelsee, making an easy extension to a beach day for those who want a longer walk.