Swimmers in Germany love heading to its lakes, rivers and the Baltic and North Sea beaches. Here’s how you can check the water quality before you take a dip.
Airinë Nuqi - news@thelocal.no
Updated: Wed 15 Jul 2026 11:22 CET
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A couple sits by the Eibsee, one of Germany's beautiful swimming lakes. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Malin Wunderlich
Swimmers in Germany love heading to its lakes, rivers and the Baltic and North Sea beaches. Here’s how you can check the water quality before you take a dip.
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