Lake Bant, Wilhelmshaven
Facts and practical information
Lake Bant, or Banter See in German, is an artificial lake in the North Sea port city of Wilhelmshaven in north-west Germany. It is about 2.6 kilometres long and 0.5 kilometres wide. It was originally part of the harbour complex created by enclosing part of Jade Bight bordering the city's waterfront for military and industrial use. It used to contain naval facilities, including a submarine base. Now separated from the port, it is used mainly for recreation and research. It is surrounded by parkland, recreational facilities, up-market housing, research institutes and company offices. ()
Wilhelmshaven
Lake Bant – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: NordseePassage, Kunsthalle Wilhelmshaven, Börsenplatz, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Lake Bant by public transport?
Bus
- Henschelstraße • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)
- Emsstraße • Lines: 8 (13 min walk)
Train
- Wilhelmshaven (29 min walk)