Description
The Göttinger Kiessee is a small lake in Göttingen known for recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and walking. The natural surroundings make it a nice place for birdwatching.Birds you can observe include Common Kingfisher, Water Rail, Eurasian Bullfinch, Grey Heron, Northern Shoveler, Eurasian Teal, Common Pochard, Little Grebe, Reed Warbler, Garden Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Greater Whitethroat, European Goldfinch, Eurasian Siskin and Common Nightingale.
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Access
The Göttinger Kiessee is located in Göttingen, a small city in Lower Saxony. It is very easy to get to the lake. Parking lot and bus station are nearby. Press P on the map for directions to the parking lot. A circular walk around the lake is about 2,5 km. Small boat tours are possible. The area also has a restaurant.