Alfsee, Dümmer See & Co. – Fun on the water at your hotel in Ankum
Whether summer or winter, water plays a major role in Ankum. Thanks to its proximity to Lake Alfsee, Lake Dümmer, and Lake Ankumer, there are numerous opportunities to get active or try out water sports. Whether water skiing, wakeboarding, sailing, canoeing, or swimming laps in the indoor pool, there is something for everyone here.
A special highlight is the Alfsee StrandArena, just 10 minutes away by car. The modern water ski facility is ideal for beginners and professionals alike. 90-minute holiday courses teach you how to water ski and wakeboard. Every Thursday, the Alfsee lake is transformed into an after-work club where you can go water skiing after work.
For families and children, the 1,000 m² aqua park offers numerous play opportunities for balancing, sliding, and jumping. If you get hungry in between, the water ski restaurant provides delicious refreshments so that the fun on the water can continue uninterrupted.
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Dümmer See & wellness near Ankumer See
Lake Dümmer is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts and those seeking relaxation. On the approximately 12.5 km² lake, you can sail, surf, paddle, or simply enjoy nature from the water. Families love the gently sloping beaches, which are ideal for swimming and splashing around. Alternatively, you can book a sailing boat tour and discover the region from a new perspective.
In winter, Lake Dümmer is transformed into a large ice rink – a highlight for ice skaters and ice sailors. This makes Ankum an attractive destination for active vacationers all year round.
If you don’t want to miss out on water fun even in bad weather, you can visit the Varus-Therme in Hase Bad, just 20 minutes away. There you will find swimming pools, slides, diving towers, and the tropical Tropinarium with palm trees and relaxing cocktails. The spacious sauna area with Roman steam bath, Finnish sauna, earth sauna, and eucalyptus sauna, as well as the salt cave, offer soothing relaxation for body and mind. Arrive, take a deep breath, and leave everyday life behind—wellness at Lake Ankum makes it possible.
