Zießau on Lake Arendsee: Lakeshore, Views and Nature

Zießau lies on the north shore of Lake Arendsee, where fields and meadows border the lake directly. The town combines this distinctive lakeside setting with a variety of reasons to visit: water sports and fishing, scenic views and nature conservation information. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Zießau, your main interests can help you plan your trip. Consider whether you would like to experience the lake through a water sport or fishing activity, focus on the observation tower, or include a route around the lake. This helps you sort the local options by water, views and routes before choosing accommodation for your stay.

Water Sports and Fishing on Lake Arendsee

There is a windsurfing launch point at the shared boat landing in Zießau. Local rules apply to the use of the water. Fishing permits for Lake Arendsee are available from the Maränenhof fishery in Zießau for one day, one week, one month or one year, upon presentation of a fishing licence. The four durations range from a single day to a year, giving you the flexibility to choose a permit that matches your planned fishing period. A fishing licence is required regardless of the permit duration you choose.

Views and Yoga Trail

The Zießau observation tower offers views of Lake Arendsee during the day and of the Milky Way at night. It also provides sweeping views across the lake and information about nature conservation. The contrast between day and night is an important consideration when planning your visit: during the day, the lake is the focus; at night, the Milky Way. You can choose your visit time based on whether you would rather experience the landscape or the night sky; the nature conservation information adds another connection to nature at this viewpoint.

The tower is also one of ten stops on the approximately ten-kilometre yoga trail around Lake Arendsee. This distinguishes a single viewpoint from a longer circular route: the tower is one point along the full route, while the trail circles the lake. If you plan to follow the yoga trail, you are taking in more than just the observation tower—you are including a route with ten stops.

Getting Around and Other Interests

Free parking is available near the observation tower. From the Zießau observation tower, you can take an on-call bus to the “Zießau Ort (Schrampe)” stop, which is also near the tower. If you would like to use this connection, check which services are available for your travel date before visiting. This lets you weigh free parking against the on-call bus as different travel options.

Ponyland, Kristin Schulze, is listed as a riding stable in the Zießau district. If you are interested in horse riding, you can include this name in your travel plans. This adds another area of interest alongside water and views.

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Go to the main travel overview: Arendsee.