Nohfelden
A day full of water fun and nature experiences
The largest lake in southwest Germany attracts with numerous leisure activities: Relaxing on the sandy beach or being active on the water, there is something for everyone here!
Idyllically embedded in the low mountain range landscape of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park lies the Bostalsee. With a water surface of 120 ha and a depth of up to 20 m, it is one of the largest recreational waters in southwestern Germany. Here you can enjoy your freedom on, on or in the water while surfing, sailing and boating, on hiking and cycling tours, fishing, swimming and playing. Two large sandy beaches invite you to swim and dig.
Sail
Due to the good wind conditions and the optimal infrastructure, the Bostalsee is well suited for sailing and surfing. The district sailing harbour is equipped with 190 water and 120 land berths for sailing boats. This offer is greatly expanded by the Landesverband Saarländischer Segler e. V. (LVSS). Sea regattas take place regularly and both the Saarland Yacht School in the Eckelhauser Bay (phone: +49 (0)681 3879222) and the S.A.L.T. sailing school (phone: +49 (0)800 9670796) in the district sailing harbour offer various sailing courses at regular intervals.
Surfing
The surfer base is located on the lakeshore in Gonnesweiler, where 15 storage spaces for surfboards are available. You also have the opportunity to put on surfboards in the district sailing harbour or at the Saarland State Association of Sailors. Surfing is only allowed with a basic surfing license.
Angling
The Bostalsee is a popular fishing area due to its good water quality and the large fish stock. Lake, brown and rainbow trout, arctic char, zander, pike, eels, carp, tench, roach, catfish, perch and burbot cavort in the Bostalsee. Fishing can be done from various shore zones and from pedal or rowing boats.
