Berlin starts in the summer vacation: Bath bus line is fun at Lake Tegel!

Berlin starts in the summer vacation: Bath bus line is fun at Lake Tegel!

With the beginning of the Berlin summer holidays on July 24, 2025, the seasonal bath bus traffic of the BVG also starts. The popular connection to the lido on Lake Tegel will be set up again and enables Berliners to access one of the most beautiful bathing areas in the capital.

The Bäderbus line 222 runs from July 24th to September 6th, 2025 daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The buses run every 40 minutes between the Tegel S-Bahn station and the Tegeler See lido. The pilot project, which was launched on July 7, 2022, has been enjoying high demand and great popularity since then.

bathroom bus connections and their travel times

In addition to line 222, line 312 is also offered, which drives from Nikolassee station to the Wannsee lido. This line is in use every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offers trips every 10 minutes. On Sundays and public holidays it runs between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. every 20 minutes. This enables Berliners to easily achieve their destinations on the water.

• Bäderbus line 222:
  • route: S-Bahnhof Tegel-lido Tegeler See
  • travel times: daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., every 40 minutes
• Bäderbus line 312:
  • route: Nikolassee train station - lido Wannsee
  • travel times: daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., every 10 minutes
  • Sunday and public holidays: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in a 20-minute cycle

safety precautions and comfort

The BVG recommends that passengers pay particular attention to health and security and to contact drivers if problems. An emergency button is also available at emergency call and information columns in subway stations. The BVG also took measures to increase comfort while driving. The bath buses and other BVG vehicles are equipped with air conditioning systems, which cool the interior by about three degrees below the outside temperature and ensure a pleasant journey.

Current information on heat protection measures and the air conditioning systems in the vehicles can be found in the BVG blog, which is regularly updated. The regulatory office will also carry out regular checks to relieve the parking situation at the bathing areas and to ensure smooth operation.

For everyone who wants to enjoy the hot summer days in Berlin, the bath buses are an ideal solution. Whether on Lake Tegel or on Wannsee, the journey is made easier by the comprehensive offer of the BVG. For more details or information, interested parties can read the BVG press releases on their website: BVG and and Berlin.de.