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Birkwitz-Pratzschwitz natural bathing lake

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The Birkwitz bathing lake, a former gravel pit, is located in the Elbe valley between Pillnitz and Pirna. An idyllic location right at the gateway to Saxon Switzerland. Admission is free. The parking fee is only 4.00€ for the whole day. The car park is open for you daily from 08.00 to 22.00.
Your physical well-being is taken care of due to a variety of offers. You will find spacious sunbathing lawns on the approx. 650 m long beach. The water quality is constantly checked. It is usually excellent.

Leisure facilities:
  • Pedal boat hire (0.5 h 7.00€; 1 h 10.00€)
  • Beach volleyball court
  • Small island in the middle of the lake
Part of the site can be rented for events. Please send enquiries to info@badesee-birkwitz.de. Current news about the lake can be found almost daily on the Facebook account.

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Birkwitz-Pratzschwitz natural bathing lake
Pratzschwitzer Straße 199
01796 Pirna - OT Birkwitz
Deutschland

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Phone: +49 175 1523285
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