Edersee

#218 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Nestled in the heart of Germany's verdant Hesse region, Edersee is a serene lake that offers a picturesque retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. This expansive body of water, created by the damming of the Eder River in 1914, spans over 27 square kilometers and is one of the country's largest reservoirs.

Edersee is renowned for its clear waters and is a haven for a variety of recreational activities such as sailing, fishing, swimming, and diving. A network of well-marked trails skirts the lake, making it a popular destination for hikers and cyclists who wish to explore the scenic beauty of the surrounding Kellerwald-Edersee National Park.

The lake also holds historical significance due to the Eder Dam, which was famously targeted by the British Royal Air Force's "Dambusters" raid during World War II. Today, visitors can learn about this event at the nearby museum or take guided tours that delve into the area's past.

Alternative names: Length: 17.71 miWidth: 3937 ftMaximum depth: 137 ftElevation: 810 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°11'10"N, 8°59'46"E

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Edersee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Uhrenkopf, Edersee Dam, Hessenstein Castle, Peterskopf.

3.1 miE
Mountain
Uhrenkopf, Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
79 min walk • Uhrenkopf is a mountain of Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany.
2.7 miE
Body of water, Park, Dam
Edersee Dam, Waldeck
70 min walk • The Edersee Dam is a hydroelectric dam spanning the Eder river in northern Hesse, Germany. Constructed between 1908 and 1914, it lies near the small town of Waldeck at the northern edge of the Kellerwald.
6.7 miSW
Forts and castles
Hessenstein Castle
171 min walk • Hessenstein Castle is a castle near Ederbringhausen in Vöhl in Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg in Hesse, Germany. It is situated on the hill of the Keseberg, 327 m above sea level. It was constructed between 1328 and 1342.
2.5 miSE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Peterskopf, Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
64 min walk • Peterskopf is a mountain of Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany.
1.9 miE
Nature and wildlife, Park, Zoo
WildtierPark Edersee, Edertal
50 min walk • Wildpark Edersee, also known as WildtierPark Edersee, is a wildlife park opened in 1970 and covering about 80 hectares, located on Lake Edersee or Kellerwald in the district of Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse.
1.9 miW
Bridge
Aseler Brücke
49 min walk • Asel is with Asel-Süd a district of the municipality of Vöhl in the North Hessian district of Waldeck-Frankenberg.
2.8 miNE
Palace, History museum, Hotel
Schloß Waldeck, Waldeck
73 min walk • Waldeck Castle is a 12th-century castle complex built like a palace in the town of Waldeck in the Waldeck-Frankenberg district of Hesse, Germany.
3.8 miS
Natural attraction, Mountain
Traddelkopf, Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
98 min walk • Traddelkopf is a mountain of Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany.
5.6 miS
Natural attraction, Mountain
Talgang, Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
144 min walk • Talgang is a mountain of Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany.
4.2 miSE
Natural attraction, Mountain
Rabenstein, Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
107 min walk • Rabenstein is a mountain of Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany.
2.8 miNE
Cable car, Aerial tramway
Waldecker Bergbahn, Waldeck
73 min walk • The Waldecker Bergbahn is a small cabin railroad built in 1961 by the Cologne-based company Pohlig AG in Waldeck on the Edersee in northern Hesse.