Hidden treasures in the Süßen See: Experience fishing and winegrowing in a new way!

Hidden treasures in the Süßen See: Experience fishing and winegrowing in a new way!

The Süße See in Saxony-Anhalt is one of the largest natural lakes in the region and has developed over the years into a popular local recreation area between Halle and Eisleben. During the GDR era, the shore of the Süßen See was a popular place for dachas, where many people spent their free time. However, the history of this area goes far beyond the last few decades.

The Mansfeld lakes, which include the Süße See, are not only known for their picturesque landscapes and wine growing, but also for their archaeological treasures. Recent discoveries by underwater archaeologist Sven Thomas have unearthed remains of a Bronze Age settlement that may have been part of Europe's first state. This settlement had trading contacts as far away as England and the Mediterranean, underlining the importance of the region in the past. Such finds not only change the picture of the history of the Mansfeld lakes, but also inspire the local residents; A fan club called “Malandis – Mansfelder Land im See” was founded to support the research work.

Sustainable fishing as a tradition

Fishing has been anchored in the region for over 1,100 years. Christian Kulawik, a young professional fisherman on Lake Kern, brings a breath of fresh air to traditional practices and combines craft traditions that are over 1,000 years old with modern techniques. His fishing farm stands for sustainable fishing, which is based on the use of traditional fishing methods to secure fish stocks. Kulawik emphasizes the importance of clean waters and protected riparian areas for the health of fish and rejects factory farming. In order to support the reproduction of zander and pike, there is an annual closed season for these species until the end of February.

On his farm, Kulawik sells freshly caught produce directly to customers. From May to October, freshly fried fish is offered every weekend, while the house specialty – smoked fish – is served once a week. The Kulawik family also invites you to go fishing at the end of November, which is particularly popular in preparation for the holidays.

Viticulture and climate challenges

The region around the Süßen See is also known for its wine growing. Grapes have been cultivated here for over 1,000 years. Marion Krüger and her daughter Franziska run a vineyard and run the “Am Steineck” ostrich restaurant. However, they face the challenges of climate change, which makes it more difficult to grow fruits such as apricots, plums and cherries.

The synthesis of traditional land use and modern sustainable concepts creates a unique habitat on the Süßen See, which not only includes historical finds, but also thriving fisheries and viticulture. Combining environmental awareness and local commitment could serve as a model for other regions to protect natural resources while keeping traditions alive.

For further information on sustainable fishing, we recommend the WWF website, which provides comprehensive content on this topic: WWF on sustainable fishing.

Overall, the Süße See not only stands for relaxation and suitable living spaces, but also embodies an ideal interplay of nature, tradition and future-oriented environmental protection.