Lake Kulkwitz
On the western outskirts of Leipzig lies one of the most popular bathing lakes in the region and one of the most important diving waters in Europe.
Interesting facts about Lake Kulkwitz
| History | |
|---|---|
| before 1960 | Opencast lignite mining |
| 1963-1973 | Flooding of the lake |
| data | |
|---|---|
| Altitude above sea level | 114,5 m |
| Volume | 30 million cubic meters of water |
| depth | 32 m |
| Bathing water quality | Very good (EU Bathing Water Directive) |
Around Lake Kulkwitz
The “Kulki”, as it is affectionately called colloquially, was flooded from two brown coal mines at the end of the 60s and is therefore one of the first open-cast mining lakes in Leipzig’s New Lake District.
With a water surface area of 150 hectares, it is one of the smaller lakes, but it is characterized by its excellent water quality, lush greenery and excellent connections to Leipzig city center by tram, S-Bahn and bus.
>>> Announcement of the special purpose association “Recreation Area Kulkwitzer See”
The leisure activities at Lake Kulkwitz are diverse
Three diving entrances into the lake, some with underwater platforms and sunken diving objects, attract many divers from all over the world.
A water ski lift is a popular meeting place for all wakeboarders in Leipzig and the region. A floating lido, boat rentals, and the new aqua park round out the maritime leisure offerings at Lake Kulkwitz.
The holiday resort
On a peninsula of the lake lies the idyllic holiday resort with the most beautiful campsite in the Leipzig New Lakeland region, as well as cozy Swedish houses with holiday apartments for up to 4 people and a balcony overlooking the water.
But bungalows or small Finnish-style cabins are also available for your holiday at Lake Kulkwitz.
