I surfed a bit. I was a gymnast as a child, so I can ride a wave no problem, except that I'm five foot three and surfboards are, I don't know, closer to six feet, so if the wrong wave ever catches me-boom-I'm dust.
Swimming in a lake is a cherished part of German culture, often enjoyed during hot summer days with family and friends. Badesee, which means bathing lake, represents this cherished tradition. There are many popular Badeseen in and around Berlin, providing a cheap and accessible way to cool off and relax. Expect crowded lakes when temperatures soar, especially with schools granting time off during heatwaves.
"As with every year, visitors may see sections of beach closed off for swimming/capacity restrictions based on daily lifeguard staffing," a Parks Department spokesperson told Brooklyn Paper.