Dümmer
| Dümmer | |
|---|---|
at sunset | |
| Location | Lower Saxony |
| Coordinates | 52°30′N 8°21′E / 52.500°N 8.350°E |
| Primary inflows | Hunte |
| Primary outflows | Hunte |
| Basin countries | Germany |
| Surface area | 13.5 km2 (5.2 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 1 m (3 ft 3 in) |
| Max. depth | 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) |
| Surface elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Settlements | Lembruch, Hüde, Damme |
| Designated | 26 February 1976 |
| Reference no. | 85 |
The Dümmer (German pronunciation: [ˈdʏmɐ] ⓘ) or officially Dümmer See is a large lake in southern Lower Saxony (Germany). It has a surface of 13.5 km2 and an average depth of one metre. Its elevation is 37 metres.
Dümmer is a popular resort for water sports, but also an important biotope for water birds and located in a zone especially frequented by migratory birds. A large section of its shore is protected by nature reserve areas.