Wilmersdorfer See, Lake in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Germany.
Wilmersdorfer See is a former natural lake in the Berlin district of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, now used as Volkspark Wilmersdorf. The site consists of open lawns, paths and play areas lined with trees.
In the 1880s, Otto Schramm opened a public swimming facility on the lake shore, which made the spot popular across the city. In the early 1900s the water was drained and the site was turned into a park for sports and recreation.
The location served as a gathering place for Berliners seeking recreation and entertainment through swimming and dancing. The park today reflects this legacy of public leisure and social activity.
The park sits in the middle of a residential area and is easy to reach on foot without needing to navigate much. A visit works at any time of year, though the warmer months draw more people to the lawns.
The ground here lies in a glacial hollow formed during the last ice age, which is why a lake could form naturally in this spot. That slight dip in the terrain is still visible as you walk through the park today.
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