A natural lake nicknamed the 'Blue Eye of the Mansfeld Region,' about 4.8 km long, near the village of Seeburg close to Eisleben. Since the historic Salziger See beside it was drained in the 19th century, the Süßer See has been the largest natural lake in the Mansfeld-Südharz district.
The Süßer See ('Sweet Lake,' as distinct from the neighbouring, now largely drained Salziger See or 'Salty Lake') is a natural body of water roughly 4.8 km long and 800 metres wide near the village of Seeburg in the Mansfeld-Südharz district, not far from Martin Luther's birthplace of Eisleben. Since the Salziger See was substantially drained at the end of the 19th century to combat regional flooding and mining subsidence, the Süßer See has remained the largest natural standing lake in the district, earning it the local nickname 'Blaues Auge des Mansfelder Landes,' the Blue Eye of the Mansfeld Region. The main bathing area near Seeburg combines a sandy beach with grassy sunbathing areas, and facilities include changing rooms, a kiosk, and pedalo and rowing boat hire, more modest in scale than the larger redeveloped mining lakes elsewhere in the state. Seeburg Castle, a former residence on a hill above the lake, adds a historical stop to a day trip, and a marked walking path of about 12 km circles the entire lake for those wanting to combine swimming with a longer walk. A regional bus connects Eisleben's train station to Seeburg in about 20 minutes.
| Getting there | Regional bus from Eisleben (Lutherstadt Eisleben) train station to Seeburg, about 20 minutes |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Strandbad Süßer See, Seeburg, 06317 Seegebiet Mansfelder Land |
Good to know
- Best for
- families, swimmers, walkers, history-lovers
- Facilities
- Sandy and grass beach areas, Changing rooms, Kiosk, Boat and pedalo hire, Campsite nearby
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Location
Strandbad Süßer See, Seeburg, 06317 Seegebiet Mansfelder Land
Highlights
- Natural lake nicknamed the 'Blue Eye of the Mansfeld Region'
- Largest natural lake remaining in the Mansfeld-Südharz district
- Seeburg Castle overlooking the water
- 12 km marked circular walking path around the lake
Tips for visiting
- Combine a swim with a walk around the lake, which has a marked circular path of roughly 12 km
- Seeburg Castle overlooks the lake and is worth a short visit before or after swimming
When to visit
July and August for the warmest water; spring or autumn for the full lake-circuit walk in cooler, more comfortable conditions.
Accessibility
The main beach area near Seeburg has a level grass and gravel approach; the sandy shore itself has no dedicated wheelchair ramp.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called the Süßer See?
Its name, meaning 'Sweet Lake,' distinguishes it from the neighbouring Salziger See ('Salty Lake'), which was largely drained in the 19th century.
Is this a natural or artificial lake?
It is a natural lake, unlike many of Saxony-Anhalt's larger recreational lakes, which are flooded former lignite mines.
How do visitors reach Seeburg?
A regional bus runs from Eisleben's train station to Seeburg in about 20 minutes.
Can visitors walk around the entire lake?
Yes, a marked circular path of roughly 12 km follows the full shoreline.