A Road Trip to Flakensee – White Sand & Pristine Waters

Our navigation confirms that, if we keep heading east, we’ll reach our destination. We enter the coordinates for the first bathing spot into our phone (you’ll find a link to these further down). We cruise along the B1 via Hoppegarten and make our way down towards Müggelsee (we’ve already decided that we’ll stop by here briefly on our way back). In total, it takes just under 45 minutes to get to Flakensee, tucked away between Erkner and Woltersdorf like a blue gemstone. We park our car and make our way to the sandy clearing surrounded by pines on the western side of the lake. You can lie down directly on the beach or rest on one of the grassier areas. Depending on the time of day, you’ll also find plenty of shade under the tall pine trees. We let our gaze drift to the shoreline on the other side of Flakensee, marked by wooded surroundings, a handful of houses, and a white sandy beach. The pristine scenery beckons us to set out toward the other side of the lake’s glistening waters.

On Flakensee’s eastern shore, a sloped beach invites you to recline. Step by step, Flakensee draws you down the incline and into its waters. Dip your feet in and enjoy the lush scenery. Following the path north you’ll come to the third spot.

At the third spot, there isn’t much space to lie down, it does, however, come with a unique perk—a rope tree swing. It’s endlessly fun throwing yourself off the swing and into the water. Just be mindful of the fact that the water isn’t very deep. This spot isn’t frequented by many visitors and you could end up having it entirely to yourself.