Blue Lake lido

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This swimming lake, which is very popular in the Hanover region, is known for its exceptionally clear, clean water. The fine, 600-meter-long sandy beach slopes gently down to the lake and offers the perfect spot for sunbathing and sandplay for children. In addition to the 65-meter-long water slide, there is a playground and a barbecue area (rented out through the on-site restaurant).
Special attractions include the water ski course with beginner lessons and the campground. The large lakeside terrace with lounge furniture and the pavilion are a popular spot for hosting private vacations.

Read the results of the bathing water analysis

Infrastructure

Water area:
Large shallow water zone on the east bank

Amenities:
Restroom, shower, changing room, 600-meter sandy beach lined with birch trees, sunbathing area with shaded spots

Activities:
Playground, large beach volleyball court, fishing, boat rentals, bike rentals, camping, 65-meter giant slide, water ski lift, wakeboarding, swimming island, inflatable boats allowed in the water, golf course next door; water skiing and wakeboarding lessons for beginners and advanced riders

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Dining:
Bistro-Café at the Water Ski Course
; restaurant, diner, beer garden, three kiosks; a barbecue area is available for rent through the dining facilities

Interesting facts about lifeguards, watercraft and more

Swimming courses, wellness, sports and fitness offers:
Wakeboard courses for beginners and advanced; water skiing for beginners

Other offers:
Pro Shop at the water ski course selling swimwear; German Red Cross first-aid station on Sundays; qualified lifeguards; safety announcements are made over a loudspeaker once an hour; 400 parking spaces available directly on the beach for a €2.00 parking fee; children’s summer festival on the last Sunday of summer vacation; Dogs are allowed on a leash on the east shore and on the Blauer See lakeside terraces

Blue Lake info profile

The Blauer See swimming lake is located west of the town of Garbsen along the A 2. The 600-meter-long sandy beach slopes gently down to the lake and offers the perfect spot for sunbathing and sandplay for children. In addition to the 65-meter-long water slide, there is a playground and a barbecue area (available for rent through the on-site restaurant). Special attractions include the water ski course with a shop selling swimming gear, the extensive range of sports activities—such as beach volleyball and adventure golf at the “Wasserski” parking lot—and the campground.
When the weather is suitable for swimming, a certified lifeguard is on duty at the lake. Parking spaces are available directly on the beach for a fee. Dogs are allowed on a leash on the eastern shore and on the Blauer See lakeside terraces.

The groundwater-flooded lake borders a campsite and is located in the "Mittlere Leine" nature reserve surrounded by woodland, fields and pastures.

The Department of Health, as the responsible authority, conducts regular tests of the bathing water at the swimming area. The first bathing water sample is taken before the start of the season. During the swimming season, from May 15 to September 15, samples are taken once a month. The water is tested for the indicator bacteria Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci. These results are published here and on the bathing water portal of the Lower Saxony State Health Office, among other places.

If the authorities become aware of the occurrence of mass proliferation of blue-green algae, the water is tested for blue-green algae and, if necessary, an official warning of acute occurrence of blue-green algae is issued. If large quantities of toxic blue-green algae are detected, a bathing ban is issued and published on site and on the internet.