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Germany transforms former coal mines into Europe's largest lake landscape
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Hacker News | Oct 9, 2026 | ohjeez
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The total water surface area is currently around 130 square kilometres. The lake reached its target water level in 2025. "We expect to open Lake Sedlitz on 24 April. " On 29 June 2026, Europe's largest artificial water landscape will reach its next milestone: Lake Senftenberg, Lake Geierswald, Lake Partwitz, Lake Sedlitz and Lake Großräschen will be connected by navigable canals to form a contiguous water area of around 5,000 hectares.
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