Helenesee

Isolated; artificial ponds

The Helensee is a lake near Frankfurt ( Oder). It is a recreational area and is located in the conservation area of the Oder-Spree Lake District.

The lake is approximately 250 acres in size and with 56.63 meters is the second deepest lake in Brandenburg. He is surrounded by Brandenburg pine forests around eight kilometers south of Frankfurt ( Oder) and is one of the cleanest lakes in the state. Its good water quality and the miles and miles of Textile and nudist beaches helped the lake to his nickname "Little Baltic Sea".

Because of its ground of the lake is popular with divers. It originated from a previous open pit coal mine, which was flooded in 1958. Several diving clubs, a scuba diving school and a submarine for tourists are located at Helensee.

From Easter to October, a sporty and cultural programs such as children's programs, beach parties, live bands and discos are offered. There are, among others, tennis and volleyball courts, soccer fields, which offers diving and surfing school and the Boat, Tretmobil and bicycle rentals are available. Highlights of each season are the Helene Beach Festival for the young generation and the traditional Neptune festival for families.

From Frankfurt Underwater Club Helene a New Year's diving is organized annually. Participants as the specialists of the Federal Police, to attend the traditional event for several years, simulated helicopter rescues in flowing waters.

2009, there was due to dissatisfaction between residents and the operating company Helene Lake AG disputes. The campers feel handicapped by the operator during their vacation. Shortly after joining the Board.

2012 took on a new operating company, the fortunes of the Helenesees. Price reductions quickly led to increased visitor numbers.

2013 Helensee of rbb spectators was named to Brandenburg's most beautiful lake.