water level Edersee
The Edersee has an enormous capacity of 199,55 million m³. At a water level of 244,97 m above sea level, the reservoir is at full capacity.
Overflow or Atlantis?
You can see how high the water level is here on a daily basis.
So that you always have an overview
Thanks to a variety of webcams around the region Edersee, you can always keep an eye on the current situation. You can also find a current forecast of water levels on the Upper and Middle Weser Rivers on the WSA website.
Our goals regarding water management
The Edersee, nestled within Hesse's only national park, Kellerwald-Edersee With its UNESCO World Heritage status, it is the defining landscape element in the region. Edersee.
A balanced water flow is crucial for shipping, tourism, leisure and recreation, as well as for the ecological function of the water body.
Explore the region Edersee Therefore, advocates for:
- Preservation and expansion of the economic power that has been growing for over a century through the Edersee in the predominantly rural area
- Ensuring a balanced water flow in the Edersee in the interest of shipping, tourism, recreation and aquatic ecology
- Ensuring the safety of commercial shipping (passenger transport) and recreational shipping on the Edersee due to sufficient water flow, especially during the summer months
The Edersee over the course of the year
In spring, nature blooms around the Edersee in new splendor. The water shimmers blue and is even crystal-clear in some places. In summer, the trees turn their leaves a rich green, and the lake's waters are a deep blue. In autumn, you can experience the vibrant colors of the "Indian Summer," while the ruins of the old Eder Valley appear on the lake. Winter is cold and harsh on the one hand, and calm and beautiful on the other.
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
About the cover photo:
Julian Lichtenfeld
is a passionate hobby photographer. On his Instagram page @julian_lichten he also shows the beauty of our region with impressive pictures from a bird's eye view.
“Drone photography at Edersee is something very special for me. The diversity of the landscape inspires me greatly!"
by Julian Lichtenfeld
Overflow of the Eder Dam
in spring 2021
Edersee Atlantis - The Old Bridges
in autumn 2019
Decelerate at any time of the year - if not here, then where?
i love that Ederseebecause it inspires me in every season and at every water level.by Nadine Fingerhut, songwriter and singer