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{{Infobox body of water
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| lake_name = Weißer See
| name = Weißer See
| image_lake = Berlin Weisser See.JPG
| image = Weisser See B-Weissensee 06-2017.jpg
| caption = June 2017 aerial photograph of Weißer See
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'''Weißer See''' is a [[lake]] in the [[Weissensee (Berlin)|Weissensee]] district of [[Berlin]], [[Germany]]. Its surface area is 8.3011ha (84,000m<sup>2</sup>) and volume 360,606m<sup>3</sup>. With a depth of 10.64m (average depth 4.34m) it is one of the deepest areas of water in Berlin. Its dimensions are approx. 300m East-West by 350m North-South.
'''Weißer See''' ({{IPA|de|ˈvaɪsɐ ˈzeː}}; literally "White Lake") is a [[lake]] in the [[Weissensee (Berlin)|Weissensee]] district of [[Berlin]], [[Germany]]. Its surface area is 8.3011ha (84,000m<sup>2</sup>) and volume 360,606m<sup>3</sup>. With a depth of 10.64m (average depth 4.34m) it is one of the deepest areas of water in Berlin. Its dimensions are approx. 300m East-West by 350m North-South.


The lake and its surrounding landscape were shaped by the Weichsel ice age. It is embedded in the ground moraines of Niederbarnimer. During the melting of the ice a block of ice remained; when it subsequently thawed it created what is known as a kettle hole. This was the origin of today's Weißer See. Over the centuries settlements developed around the lake, mainly based on agriculture; the oldest known settlement dates from the 13th century.
The lake and its surrounding landscape were shaped by the [[Weichselian glaciation|Weichsel ice age]]. It is embedded in the ground moraines of Niederbarnimer. During the melting of the ice a huge block of ice remained; when it subsequently thawed it created what is known as a kettle hole. This was the origin of today's Weisser See. Over the centuries settlements developed around the lake, mainly based on agriculture; the oldest known settlement dates from the 13th century.


During the past 150 years, through development of the near shore, the water balance and catchment area have been increasingly disturbed.
During the past 150 years, through development of the near shore, the water balance and catchment area have been increasingly disturbed.


As a reminder of the cultural heritage of the Sterneckerschen establishment (Castle Weissensee), there still exists today the Strandbad Weissensee (Weissensee bathing beach), dating from 1912. In addition to its role as a bathing and recreation area, the Weisser See also has a technical function as an overflow lake for the Weissensee storm sewers. The water level in the lake is regulated by the Berlin water company and measured at the bathing place. During times of low rainfall water from nearby sources can be pumped into the lake underneath the observation deck. Since the expense of the pumping is met by the surrounding district of [[Pankow]], this additional water supply is limited financially. Notable in the Weisser See is a centre fountain of considerable height, which with the help of the Young Pioneers Diving Club is brought into operation each year.
As a reminder of the cultural heritage of the Sterneckerschen establishment (Weissensee Castle), there still exists the Strandbad Weissensee (Weissensee bathing beach), dating from 1912. In addition to its role as a bathing and recreation area, the Weisser See also functions as an overflow lake for the Weissensee storm sewers. The water level in the lake is regulated by the Berlin water company and measured at the bathing place. During times of low rainfall water from nearby sources can be pumped into the lake underneath the observation deck. Since the expense of the pumping is met by the surrounding district of [[Pankow]], this additional water supply is limited by financial considerations. Notable in the Weisser See is a centre fountain of considerable height, which with the help of the Young Pioneers Diving Club is put into operation each year.


The Weissensee Park surrounds the lake. On the banks of the lake there is a boat rental station and the historic Milchhäuschen (milk house), a café that was well-known in DDR times.
The Weissensee Park surrounds the lake. On the banks of the lake there is a boat rental station and the historic Milchhäuschen (small milk house), a café that was well known in [[East Germany|GDR days]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bauwelt.de/themen/betrifft/Die-grossen-Unbekannten-Architektinnen-der-DDR-3045387.html|title=Die großen Unbekannten Architektinnen der DDR|publisher=Bauwelt|author=Tanja Scheffler|language=German|date=22 December 2017|accessdate=28 September 2021}}</ref>

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== References ==
==Image Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:Berlin Weisser See.JPG|Weisser See
File:Weisser_See_Fontaene_Blick_Richtung_Freilichtbühne.jpg|Weisser See fountain
File:Weisser_See_Winter.jpg|Weisser See in Winter
File:15-02-27-Flug-Berlin-Düsseldorf-RalfR-DSCF2432b-05.jpg|Photo taken from airplane
</gallery>

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==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 22:27, 7 November 2024

Weißer See
June 2017 aerial photograph of Weißer See
Weißer See is located in Berlin
Weißer See
Weißer See
LocationWeissensee, Berlin
Coordinates52°33′15″N 13°27′50.5″E / 52.55417°N 13.464028°E / 52.55417; 13.464028
Basin countriesGermany
Surface area8.3011 ha (20.512 acres)
Average depth4.34 m (14.2 ft)
Max. depth10.64 m (34.9 ft)
Water volume360,606 m3 (12,734,700 cu ft)
Shore length11.175 km (0.730 mi)
SettlementsBerlin-Weißensee
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Weißer See (German pronunciation: [ˈvaɪsɐ ˈzeː]; literally "White Lake") is a lake in the Weissensee district of Berlin, Germany. Its surface area is 8.3011ha (84,000m2) and volume 360,606m3. With a depth of 10.64m (average depth 4.34m) it is one of the deepest areas of water in Berlin. Its dimensions are approx. 300m East-West by 350m North-South.

The lake and its surrounding landscape were shaped by the Weichsel ice age. It is embedded in the ground moraines of Niederbarnimer. During the melting of the ice a huge block of ice remained; when it subsequently thawed it created what is known as a kettle hole. This was the origin of today's Weisser See. Over the centuries settlements developed around the lake, mainly based on agriculture; the oldest known settlement dates from the 13th century.

During the past 150 years, through development of the near shore, the water balance and catchment area have been increasingly disturbed.

As a reminder of the cultural heritage of the Sterneckerschen establishment (Weissensee Castle), there still exists the Strandbad Weissensee (Weissensee bathing beach), dating from 1912. In addition to its role as a bathing and recreation area, the Weisser See also functions as an overflow lake for the Weissensee storm sewers. The water level in the lake is regulated by the Berlin water company and measured at the bathing place. During times of low rainfall water from nearby sources can be pumped into the lake underneath the observation deck. Since the expense of the pumping is met by the surrounding district of Pankow, this additional water supply is limited by financial considerations. Notable in the Weisser See is a centre fountain of considerable height, which with the help of the Young Pioneers Diving Club is put into operation each year.

The Weissensee Park surrounds the lake. On the banks of the lake there is a boat rental station and the historic Milchhäuschen (small milk house), a café that was well known in GDR days.[1]

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  • Weisser See
    Weisser See
  • Weisser See fountain
    Weisser See fountain
  • Weisser See in Winter
    Weisser See in Winter
  • Photo taken from airplane
    Photo taken from airplane

References

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  1. ^ Tanja Scheffler (22 December 2017). "Die großen Unbekannten Architektinnen der DDR" (in German). Bauwelt. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
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