The Hainer See

With almost 600 hectares, Lake Hainer is one of the big ones in Leipzig's New Lake DistrictCharmingly embedded in a natural and green environment, about 20 minutes by car from Leipzig's city limits, it offers not only relaxation but also a variety of water sports opportunities.

Interesting facts about Lake Hainer

Our history
1942 - 1993Opencast lignite mining
1999 - 2010Flooding of the lake
data
Altitude above sea level126 m
Volume73 million cubic meters of water
depth49 m
Flatly15km
Bathing water qualityGood (EU Bathing Water Directive)
Water connectionHaubitzer See

Around Lake Hainer

The unique feature of Lake Hainer is the south-facing beach lined with colourful boat and holiday homes. Kahnsdorf LagoonYou can take a leisurely stroll along the approximately 2km long promenade and there is all sorts of things to discover.

Various businesses have settled in the northern part of the lagoon, making it possible to Learn to sail, rent a boat or take a quad tour around the lake In addition, the harbor basin as well as other shops and tourist attractions for the maritime life on the lake. Not far from there is also the small Kahnsdorf sandy beach with beach volleyball court and private jetty.

Another special feature:

The Hainer See can be navigated with sailing and electric boats, as well as with 4-stroke motorboats (with corresponding EU conformity). You can obtain the necessary water law permit online here Apply at Blauwasser and also book guest tickets. Processing time is 1-2 weeks.

Please upload the required documents in a timely manner and inform yourself before you plan to visit Lake Hainer. We're happy to answer any questions you may have! 

Berths are available again at Hainer See!

A suitable (guest)berth You can obtain all further information and the relevant permit for your boat from the lake operator Blauwasser.

At Hainer See you can also rent rowing boats and motor boats, learn to SUP or try water skiing on a speedboat. 

The “Holiday Grove North Shore” interprets the lakeside location somewhat differently. A forest is growing here, in which loosely distributed plots for small holiday homes have been created, the so-called Datschen Hain. In the immediate vicinity, a Campsite The last major project of the Blauwasser Seemanagement is the Harbor village Hain with 31 houses designated for tourist businesses and holiday apartments. Further information can be found here. HERE. However, you are welcome to contact us now to find out about available commercial units at Hainer See for gastronomy or water recreation.

Also worth seeing is the small town of Kahnsdorf, which borders directly on Lake Hainer and the lagoon. Many Farms, an old forge and watermill can be discovered here, but also the newly renovated manor house with its venerable mansions and the adjacent park with pond. This abundance of attractions invites you to linger. Visit our numerous Events at Hainer See, We look forward to you!

Blauwasser Seemanagement GmbH

At the Lagoon 17-23
04575 Neukieritzsch OT Kahnsdorf

Telephone 03433 / 260 600-0

Office hours

Monday to Friday

10.00 - 12.00 clock and 13.00 - 16.00 clock

If you're unable to reach us, please send us an email – we'll respond as soon as possible. Thank you!