Description
During the winter months, many migratory duck and geese species rest at Altwarmbüchener See, such as Divlja guska, Kanadska guska, Nilska guska, Gluvara, Ćubasta patka, Krdža, Čegrtuša, Zviždara, Patka dupljašica, Riđoglava patka, Veliki ronac and Guska glogovnjača (tundranska). Also Labud grbac, Veliki vranac, Ćubasti gnjurac, Velika bela čaplja and Siva čaplja can be seen regularly. The park around the lake is home to Bela pliska, Planinska siva senica, Siva senica, Obični zviždak, Zimovka, Obični kos and many more.
During the summer months there is a lot of bathing activity and observation opportunities are limited.
Details
Access
Altwarmbüchener See is located northeast of the city of Hannover. The lake is easily accessible by public transport (tram line 3). The tram stops (1) are 500–900 m from the lake. There are also numerous parking spaces available. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking lot. A circular path (3,5 km) leads around the lake. In summer, there is a kiosk, boat rentals, and public restrooms.