Dümmer

The Dümmer (German pronunciation) or officially Dümmer See is a large lake in southern Lower Saxony (Germany). It has a surface of 13.5 km2 and an average depth of one metre. Its elevation is 37 metres.

Dümmer
at sunset
Dümmer
Dümmer
LocationLower Saxony
Coordinates52°30′N 8°21′E
Primary inflowsHunte
Primary outflowsHunte
Basin countriesGermany
Surface area13.5 km2 (5.2 sq mi)
Average depth1 m (3 ft 3 in)
Max. depth1.5 m (4 ft 11 in)
Surface elevation37 m (121 ft)
SettlementsLembruch, Hüde, Damme
Ramsar Wetland
Designated26 February 1976
Reference no.85

Dümmer is a popular resort for water sports, but also an important biotope for water birds and located in a zone especially frequented by migratory birds. A large section of its shore is protected by nature reserve areas.

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