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Kies- und Badesee Birkwitz

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Visitors praise the Gravel Pit Birkwitz Pirna as a beautiful and spacious lake perfect for swimming and relaxation, with areas for families and a separate dog beach. However, some find the parking fee steep and note the lack of changing rooms.

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Kies- und Badesee Birkwitz, 01796 Pirna, Germany

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About this place Kies- und Badesee Birkwitz

The Kies- und Badesee Birkwitz is a former gravel pit on the north-western edge of Pirna, between Birkwitz and Pratzschwitz, used in summer as a public bathing lake. Swimming is officially mixed: nude (FKK) and clothed bathers share the water and the banks, according to seen.de. Part of the lake is private and the southern basin is a fishing area where swimming is banned. We could not confirm it as a gay meeting spot in any current guide or forum; older listings called it one. Sex in public places is an offence in Germany (§ 183a StGB), and families use the main beach, so treat it as an ordinary FKK lake. For an LGBTQ+ contact in Pirna, CSD Pirna e.V.'s QueerTreff Q43 is the local option; Dresden has the nearest gay sauna.

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Mika D.
Mika D. 2 years ago
★★★★★

Kids and kids at heart will definitely enjoy the place. Water is coooold & refreshing. There’s also a place for dogs separately where they can enjoy swimming!

Boora Nikhil Venkat
Boora Nikhil Venkat a year ago
★★★★★

Best weekend spot for relaxation, Swimming and sunbathing. Perfect summer holiday location.

Antonia Ahrens
Antonia Ahrens 4 years ago
★★★★★

Perfect for a swim! Beside the main beach there are little entries into the lake!

Romy Bärisch
Romy Bärisch 8 months ago
★★★★★

Great experience! Everyone can swim however they like, without any separate areas, except of course for the dog beach.

Sarah Ebert
Sarah Ebert 10 months ago
★★★★★

Great lake for swimming with a dog beach. Clean and well-maintained with plenty of space. Shady spots are also available. Unfortunately, the gravel is a bit rough on the feet, so water shoes are definitely recommended. We had a lovely time.

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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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