On hot summer days, city travellers often long for a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of the city. Fortunately, there's many lakes near our Adina Hotels ideal for swimming and cooling off. From the picturesque lakes near Munich, Berlin and Hamburg to the charming waters near Leipzig and Nuremberg, there are plenty of opportunities for relaxation and adventure...

GERMANY: Berlin has many beautiful lakes where you can while away the hours on a warm summer day. In fact, there are almost 80 lakes, plus numerous others in the surrounding area. The choice was hard, but here are our top five sensational summer swimming spots in the German capital.