People love being here!
From flood protection to local recreation area
In 1972, construction of the Twistetaldam as a flood protection measure. The planning also took into account the high recreational value of such a body of water. Twistesee not only protection from flooding, but also a wide range of leisure activities.
Figures, data and facts about Twistesee!
kilometer length
Kilometers wide
Millions in construction costs
Anno Domini construction began
Anno Domini construction end
hectares of reservoir area
Million cubic meters of water capacity
Millions of cubic meters of permanent storage capacity
Meters above mean sea level crown height
Sports and leisure activities are a big deal at the lake! You can fish year-round, go stand-up paddling, water biking, or kayaking, play golf on a 9-hole course or on an adventure mini-golf course, use the waterskiing facilities, or relax at the lido!Tobias Rückschloss (Head of Tourism and Culture, City Bad Arolsen)