Day 1

We can check in from 2pm, and our bikes will arrive at 3pm. 

We’ll take a bike ride through the forest to Teufelsee, a small lake enclosed by trees, where it’s common to do as the Germans do, and bare all – but no pressure!

Evening meal: Local German restaurant (optional).

Day 2

A gentle 45 minute cycle ride to Schlatensee and Krumme Lanke, two of the best-loved “city lakes”, with easy walking paths all the way around. You might choose to run, swim, cycle or even all three! 

Optional paddleboarding activity.

Lunch: Shepherd’s hut for bratwurst and chips, with veggie options available (optional). 

Evening meal: A local German restaurant (optional).

Day 3

A trip by minibus to Brandenburg’s stunningly turquoise lake, Liepnitzsee.

Lunch: Biergarten on the lake’s central island. 

A short drive to neighbouring lake, Wandlitzsee. 

Evening meal: Local German restaurant (optional). 

Day 4

An early start to swim in the 1930s brutalist Olympic Pool (optional).

Go into town and explore the Mauerpark fleamarket.

Lunch: at one of Mauerpark’s many food stalls. 

This is a suggested itinerary and subject to change. What’s guaranteed is you’ll always be swimming in lovely lakes in and around Berlin.