The Gremmin Lake
Young opencast lake in Saxony-Anhalt, on whose peninsula Ferropolis features the steel giants of the former lignite mining operation.
AI-generated illustrative imageThe Gremminer See is located near Gräfenhainichen in Saxony-Anhalt, on the edge of the Dübener Heide, and is part of the emerging Mitteldeutsches Seenland. It has developed from a flooded lignite open-cast mine, like many bodies of water in this post-mining landscape. On a peninsula lies Ferropolis, an open-air museum featuring massive mining equipment that also serves as an event venue. Open, renaturalised areas characterise the still-young landscape around the lake.
What you ought to see — my picks.
Great bike path peppered with works of art
Gremminer See is an artificial lake in the Harz Mountains in central Germany. It was created by damming streams and rivers and is now home to a popular bike path that is peppered with iron artwork. Every few feet you'll find sculptures created by schoolchildren, shaped in all sorts of ways - from animals to abstract shapes. And as they rust, they take on different colors, giving them a unique look each time you visit.
Bucket wheel excavator "Big Wheel
The Big Wheel is one of the largest bucket wheel excavators in Europe. It can be visited at Lake Gremmin, and it's worth taking a look!
Bucket Chain Excavator "Mad Max
The bucket excavator is a type of hydraulic excavator used in mining and civil engineering. It consists of a large number of buckets mounted on an endless looped chain and pulled by one or more crawler tracks. The buckets scoop up material from the mine floor and pass it to the rear, where it is deposited into a sluice box for transport to an ore processing plant or stockpile.
Art trail
Gremminer See is one of the most beautiful places in Germany. It also hosts an art trail with over 200 works of art, all created by different artists from all over the world. You can spend hours exploring and enjoying these works of art that will surely stimulate your creativity.
Spacious lookout
The viewpoint at Gremminer See is a great place to visit. Here you can enjoy the view of Ferropolis and Gremminer See. However, it's also littered with trash, so it's not necessarily worth a visit if you're looking for a pleasant experience.
Art and history trail
Gremminer See is a beautiful place to visit. It is located in the district of Gräfenhainichen in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. You can find there many sculptures created by students of Gräfenhainichen All-Day Secondary School. This is a great way to spend your day!
