Saaler Bodden

The Saaler Bodden is a shallow lagoon in the southwestern part of the Darss-Zingst Bodden Chain, located east of the Fischland peninsula near the Baltic Sea coast. With an average depth of about two meters, it creates ideal conditions for reed beds and shallow water habitats.

Two water channels called Permin and Loop connect this lagoon to the Baltic Sea and formed through natural processes during the medieval period. These passages continue to shape the exchange of water and organisms between lagoon and sea today.

Local communities have used these waters for generations to fish, especially for pike in the shallow areas. The lagoon remains deeply connected to how people in nearby villages live and work.

The lagoon is best explored from surrounding villages or by small boat, as the shallow waters limit what can navigate through. Visitors should be prepared for seasonal changes, as water levels and weather affect accessibility throughout the year.

The water holds a special salt content between 1 and 3 parts per thousand, creating a mix of fresh and salt water. This condition supports a unique wildlife adapted to these in-between conditions, unlike typical Baltic or freshwater ecosystems.

Location: Vorpommern-Rügen District

Elevation above the sea: 0 m

Part of: Darss-Zingst Bodden Chain

GPS coordinates: 54.31670,12.45000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:47