Lake Cospuden – The Leipzig Lake With Something for Everyone

Despite its proximity to the city centre, Lake Cospuden belongs to the Leipzig New Lake District. Its banks border the cities of Markkleeberg to the east and Zwenkau to the south. It is very easy to get to by bicycle from Leipzig. Travelling there by car is also a good option as there are plenty of places to safely park your car at the lake or close by so you can relax and enjoy your day out by the water. The following car parks are right by Lake Cospuden: Cospuden North Beach, Zöbigker Harbour (South), Zöbigker Harbour (Pier 1), Cospuden East Beach and the car park at BELANTIS (Neue Harth).

If you don't have a car or would rather leave it behind, you can get to the lake via public transport. The bus 105 will take you to BELANTIS where you can get off at the "Freizeitpark Belantis" stop, the bus 106 goes to the "Zöbigker Schmiede" stop at Zöbigker Harbour and the bus 65 stops at North Beach. You can also take a city train (S-Bahn) towards Markkleeberg and get off at the Großstädteln stop. Please note that you will still need to walk a good 2 kilometres to reach the lake from here.

Accessible access to the water can be found at the sloping jetty at the Beach View pavilion at the eastern end of the lake. Here, wheelchair users can easily roll into the water and swim from the end of the jetty.  The North Beach offers accessible changing rooms and sanitary facilities that can be accessed using a euro key. There are parking spaces close to the sloping jetty. You can find out more about the jetty in this video from the Leipzig Disability Association

Anyone who loves jumping into refreshingly clear water to cool down has come to the right place at Lake Cospuden. It has two beautiful sandy beaches that are perfect for taking some time to relax. The North Beach is Saxony's longest sandy beach by far at 1 km long and 70 m wide. The East Beach, which runs along the eastern shore of the lake, offers a sandy bathing area 100 m long and 30 m wide.

Whether you want to swim, lie in the sun, build sandcastles or just enjoy yourself, you can do all this in Leipzig without booking an expensive flight. Here, sandy beaches and water are right at your doorstep.

Tip: At the North Beach, there is an area reserved for nudist bathers. At the western end of the northern shore, you will find a dog beach near the Beach Lounge. This is a spacious, clean and quiet beach with plenty of room for your four-legged friend to run around. There is a second, smaller dog beach just south of Zöbigker Harbour. You may only take your dog to the other beaches on a lead.

Now you know about the path around the lake, it's time to get into the water and enjoy some water sports! As you would expect at a lake of this size, Cossi offers a large selection of activities for all water-lovers. The best place to go is Zöbigker Harbour, also known as Pier 1. Here, you will find various water sports shops offering everything you need for your next adventure, from general information to the hire and sale of equipment.

You can hire boats, book a diving  or sailing course or take a boat trip on the lake. Lake Cospuden is particularly popular for sailing adventures. Simply hire the equipment you need at Herold's Sailing Shop and glide into the water. And if you have always wondered if you could elegantly surf the waves like the Beach Boys, the Leipzig Surfcenter at Pier 1 offers you the opportunity to try it out. If you would love to go sailing, surfing or boating without the hassle of travelling all the way to the seaside or a coastline, just come to Cossi. It's all right here!

By the way, the Hacienda Cospuden at North Beach offers SUPs for hire . Stand-up paddleboarding is the perfect way to explore the lake at your own pace and take it easy. At North Beach, you can also book courts for beach volleyball and beach soccer pitches.

A short distance further east, you will find the next relaxing snack bar. It's called "Strandblick", which means "Beach View", and it fully lives up to its name. Here, you can sit right by the beach on the sand and at the lakeside and relax. The wide selection of treats includes huge plates of fries, delicious cakes, icy-cold bottles of Fritz Cola and refreshing ice cream as well as all the other snacks you could hope for to fortify yourself while lying in the sun and enjoying the breathtaking summer feeling. Now that's how summer should be!
However, the best place to go for culinary delights is somewhat further south, at Pier 1 on the harbour. This area could be referred to as the Mecca of food and drink at Cossi because it's where most of the bars and restaurants are located. If fresh, Mediterranean delicacies are your thing and you love a view of the lake, then you should try Sole Mio, with its gorgeous terrace overlooking the water. The evenings can be especially romantic when the sun goes down and the sky turns deep shades of red and orange

Have you been wondering if your kids will enjoy a trip to Lake Cospuden? We can give you a definite YES! The two sandy beaches on the northern and eastern shores offer plenty of opportunities for them to play and dig in the sand, build sandcastles and splash about at the edge of the water, just as if they were on a beach holiday or playing by the hotel pool.
If you go for a walk around the lake, you will find several playgrounds of various sizes. At the northern shore, there is a water playground (located at Lauerscher Weg) where your kids can climb on tree trunks and ropes. In the summer, the playground is filled with water, making it fun place to splash around and cool off. On the path along the eastern shore, there is another small climbing park with walls, nets and bars that is open all year round. Further south at Zöbigker Harbour, kids will love playing and romping in the huge sandpit. Here they can climb over a hanging bridge, have fun on the slides, swings and seesaws or dig in the sand. There's something for every age!

It is an undisputed fact that Lake Cospuden is the most popular of all the Leipzig lakes, attracting large numbers of locals and tourists alike, especially in the summer months. Its popularity is partly due to its proximity to the city centre, but also a result of many other factors, including leisure activities, dining options and relaxation spots. You can find everything you could possibly wish for here. Cossi truly has something for everyone. Come and visit the lake and find out for yourself.
Have we managed to convince you to take a trip to Lake Cospuden? Or have you already been and would prefer to explore some other parts of the Leipzig New Lake District? We recommend you head for  Lake Zwenkau,Lake Kulkwitz, Lake Markkleeberg, Lake Störmthal or Lake Schladitz and enjoy a new lakeside adventure in the Leipzig region!