Dreiländersee in Gronau

This body of water connects the Netherlands, Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia: the Dreiländersee in Gronau, which is known beyond the borders.

The popularity of the lake is due not only to the excellent water quality, but also to the extensive range of leisure activities on offer: You can play mini-golf, sail, ride, fish, swim or simply relax. An easily accessible path of about 3.3 km leads around the lake. Or you can combine several excursion destinations and hike along the Gildehauser Venn Route. Those who prefer to discover the lake from the water can rent a rowing boat or a pedal boat, for example. In the summer months, the bathing lake with sandy beach offers welcome cooling. There is also plenty to do in terms of gastronomy, for example in the hotel restaurant Seeblick or in the Gasthof Driland.

Three countries, one lake

As you can probably guess, the name of the lake naturally refers to the number three. It is based on the centuries-old name Driland ("dri" = three), which was already recorded on maps around 1865. It referred to the meeting of Westphalia, the former county of Bentheim and the Dutch province of Overijssel.

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Picnic Dreiländersee Picnic Three-Country Lake Gronau
© Hotel Restaurant Seeblick
In Gronau
At the Dreiländersee lake in Gronau you can picnic with a view of the water, swim or walk around the lake.
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Yoga picnic Yoga by the lake
© Münsterland e.V./Kai Marc Pel
In Gronau
Look forward to a dynamic yoga session in the morning hours in the fresh air with a view of the Dreiländersee lake and a picnic buffet afterwards.
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Restaurant Seeblick Breakfast at Restaurant Seeblick
© Restaurant und Appartementhotel Seeblick
In Gronau
Whether it's a hearty breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake in the afternoon or a cosy dinner by the fireplace - the Seeblick restaurant in Gronau is a great choice for any occasion!
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Map | Dreiländersee

Service & Offers

Admission free / free of charge
Outdoor
child friendly
Leisure activities on site
Spring
Gastronomy in the house
Dogs allowed
Kiosk
Riding/ Horses
at the bathing lake
barrier-free
for groups
Overnight stay possible

Places of interest around the Dreiländersee

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Your questions about the Dreiländersee

Are dogs allowed at the Dreiländersee?

Dogs must be kept on a lead at the Dreiländersee. Dogs are not permitted to swim.

Are boats allowed on the Dreiländersee?

Kayaks are permitted on the Dreiländersee. However, motorised boats are not permitted.

Can I swim in the Dreiländersee?

Swimming in the Dreiländersee is permitted at the bathing area. Changing rooms are also available there in the summer months.

Is there a public toilet at the Dreiländersee?

There is a public toilet at the bathing area at Dreiländersee, which is open from Easter until the autumn holidays. A fee of 50 cents is charged for use.

Is there a picnic area at the Dreiländersee?

There is a lovely picnic area at Dreiländersee with seating and a view of the lake. You can also have a picnic basket packed for you at the Seeblick restaurant. You can book the picnic basket up to one day before collection at team@seeblick-gronau.de.