Güster can be explored through three specific features: the bays and inlets of Lake Prüß, the swimming area at the Freizeitwelt Güster campsite, and cycling routes that pass along this shore. When choosing where to stay, you can decide whether water activities, cycling or both will shape your visit.

Lake Prüß: Shoreline, Swimming Area and Leisure History

The shoreline of Lake Prüß is shaped by bays, peninsulas and islands. At the swimming area, a sandy beach stretches for approximately 250 metres. It borders a reed belt and leads directly to a large sunbathing lawn, where there is a playground. This means the swimming area offers sand by the water as well as a grassy space. The swimming area is located at the Freizeitwelt Güster campsite. Check the latest information on access before visiting.

The area’s connection with leisure has a history: former gravel pits were transformed into a shoreline and recreational landscape. Tourism developed around the lakes, including camping accommodation. This development links the lakeside landscape with the tourism that took shape there.

Water Sports on Lake Prüß

Stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing are permitted on Lake Prüß. Canoes can be launched from a point next to the swimming area. Both activities are associated with the lake, while the canoe launch is specifically located by the swimming area. The swimming area is near the Elbe-Lübeck Canal, a waterway used for recreation. The lake and canal are separate bodies of water: permission to stand-up paddle and canoe applies to Lake Prüß. Check the latest information on local rules before taking part.

Cycling Routes That Pass the Swimming Area

If you would like to combine cycling with a stay on Lake Prüß, there are two specific routes to consider. The long-distance Alte Salzstraße cycle route passes the swimming area. The regional Mölln-Tour yellow / 2 cycling circuit also runs through the Hellbachtal there. The two routes differ in classification: one is a long-distance route, the other a regional circuit. Both pass along the swimming area. Check the current route before setting out.

Getting There and Finding Your Way

Bus route 8830 connects Mölln and Büchen via Güster, with a stop at Güster village square. If you are travelling by car, there is a car park in front of the entrance to the Freizeitwelt Güster campsite. There are different points of reference for getting there: a bus stop in the village and a car park at the campsite entrance. Check the timetable and bus stops, as well as the current parking situation, before travelling.

The facilities at the campsite may also change. There is a kiosk, a restaurant, toilets and showers; if you are planning to use any of these, check the latest details in advance. Knowing that the swimming area is located at the campsite also helps you place it geographically when choosing where to stay.

The Wider Region: Duchy of Lauenburg

In the wider destination of the Duchy of Lauenburg, the district has 48 lakes and is 26 percent forested. The Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park offers opportunities for hiking, cycling, canoeing and swimming; there are also four signposted cycling tours. These regional landscapes and activities complement the specific connection to Lake Prüß in Güster if you would also like to consider attractions across the wider destination of the Duchy of Lauenburg when planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Mechow, Römnitz, Rondeshagen, Lehmrade, Elmenhorst, Ratzeburg, Alt Mölln, Krüzen.

Go to the regional travel overview: Duchy of Lauenburg.