Geography: Lakes

Germany and Poland share the lake known as Stettiner Haff.

Lake Constance is known as Bodensee in Germany.

Germany, a nation renowned for its varied landscapes that include dense forests, river valleys, and mountain ranges, is home to several significant lakes, each with its distinct features. Among these, Lake Constance (Bodensee), bordering multiple countries and known for its scenic beauty, stands out as one of the largest and most popular lakes in the country. The following table provides an overview of Germany's major lakes, focusing on key aspects such as the lake's surface area, its elevation above sea level, its primary water source, and the nature of its outflow.

Lake Name	Area	Elevation	Water Source	Outflow
Stettiner Haff (shared with Poland)	900 km² (347 mi²)	-6 m (-19 ft)	Oder River	Świna, Peene, and Dziwna rivers, into Pomeranian Bay
Lake Constance (Bodensee) (shared with Switzerland and Austria)	536 km² (206 mi²)	396 m (1,299 ft)	Rhine River	Rhine River
Lake	117 km² (45 mi²)	62 m (203 ft)	Elde River	Elde River
Lake Chiemsee (AKA Bavarian Sea)	80 km² (30 mi²)	518 m (1,699 ft)	Tiroler Achen and Prien rivers	Alz River
Lake Schwerin	61.5 km² (23 mi²)	38 m (124 ft)	Groundwater; rainfall; small lakes	Stör River
Lake Starnberg	58 km² (22 mi²)	584 m (1,916 ft)	Steinbach River	Würm River
Lake Ammersee	47 km² (18 mi²)	520 m (1,706 ft)	Ammer River	Ammer River (as Amper River)
Lake Plauer See	38.4 km² (14.83 mi²)	62 m (203 ft)	Elde River	Elde River
Lake Kummerow	32.5 km² (12.5 mi²)	0.3 m (0.9 ft)	Glacial; local catchment	Peene River
Steinhuder Meer	29 km² (11 mi²)	38 m (125 ft)	Groundwater; rainfall; Steinhude Sea	Steinhuder Meerbach (tributary of Weser River)