Auesee

The Auesee in Wesel, in North Rhine -Westphalia is an up to the 80s of the 20th century incurred by Kiesaushebungen lake with an area of 1.81 square kilometers and a maximum depth of 17.5 meters.

It is located northwest of the city center and is bordered by the districts Flüren and field marks as well as in the south and west by the Rhine River in the north and east. The Auesee is one of the cleanest lakes in North Rhine- Westphalia. While rare birds breed on the bird island lying therein, can be observed in the lake cancers.

In the summer months, the lake and its surroundings, especially the beach, with its 60,000 square meters of lawns, a popular tourist destination, where windsurfing, sailing and other water sports are possible. The DLRG enhances summer with a guard station for security in the bay. A worn-out ship, the " Poseidon " was sunk in Ausee and now serves wreck diving.