Electric-only waters

99 entries

• Långvattnet

  Dalsland, Sweden

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Restored from the original demo list. The earlier electric-only claim and map location have not been verified. Confirm boating, motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Stora Le (southern basin)

  Värmland, Sweden

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Restored from the original demo list. The earlier electric-only claim for the southern basin and map location have not been verified. Confirm boating, motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Helgasjön (northern arm)

  Småland, Sweden

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Restored from the original demo list. The earlier electric-only claim for the northern arm and map location have not been verified. Confirm boating, motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Neusiedler See

  Burgenland, Austria

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Vessels and floating craft with combustion engines are banned, even carrying one on board. The regulation does not mention electric motors.

  ris.bka.gv.at

• Neufelder See & Lacken im Seewinkel

  Burgenland, Austria

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Same regulation as Neusiedler See: combustion engines banned, even as a carried motor.

  ris.bka.gv.at

• Wörthersee

  Carinthia, Austria

  Quota or permitOfficial source

  Motor use requires a permit. Caps: 335 private combustion boats (inboard four-stroke) and 500 private electric boats from 4.4 kW. Combustion boats may not be rented out; electric rentals max 500 W. Waiting list.

  jusline.at

• Ossiacher See

  Carinthia, Austria

  Quota or permitOfficial source

  Same system as Wörthersee. Caps: 28 private combustion boats and 30 private electric boats from 4.4 kW.

  jusline.at

• Millstätter See

  Carinthia, Austria

  Quota or permitOfficial source

  Same system as Wörthersee. Caps: 3 private combustion boats and 40 private electric boats from 4.4 kW.

  jusline.at

• Weißensee

  Carinthia, Austria

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  No category for private combustion boats. Cap for private electric boats from 4.4 kW is zero. Electric rentals max 500 W.

  jusline.at

• Faaker See

  Carinthia, Austria

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  No category for private combustion boats. Electric rentals max 500 W. No cap set for private electric boats.

  jusline.at

• Afritzer See & Feldsee

  Carinthia, Austria

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Private electric boats up to 2.5 kW and electric rentals up to 500 W. All other motor use banned.

  jusline.at

• Mondsee

  Upper Austria, Austria

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  All combustion-engine craft banned year-round. Rentals electric only, max 500 W.

  jusline.at

• Attersee

  Upper Austria, Austria

  Seasonal or time-basedOfficial source

  Combustion engines banned 1 July–31 August and every night 21:00–07:00. Hybrids count as combustion. Rentals electric only, max 500 W.

  jusline.atland-oberoesterreich.gv.at

• Traunsee

  Upper Austria, Austria

  Seasonal or time-basedOfficial source

  Same as Attersee: summer ban 1 July–31 August and night ban 21:00–07:00 for combustion engines.

  jusline.atland-oberoesterreich.gv.at

• Wolfgangsee

  Upper Austria & Salzburg, Austria

  Seasonal or time-basedOfficial source

  Combustion outboards banned year-round. Inboards banned 2 July–31 August, nightly 21:00–07:00 and on Sundays/holidays in May, June and September.

  wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.atland-oberoesterreich.gv.at

• Hallstätter See

  Upper Austria, Austria

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Motor use banned year-round except electric motors up to 1,000 W and a few commercial vessels.

  jusline.at

• 17 smaller lakes in Upper Austria

  Upper Austria, Austria

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Motor use banned year-round except electric motors up to 500 W.

  Includes: Almsee, Gleinker See, Großer Ödensee, Heratinger See, Hinterer Gosausee, Hinterer Langbathsee, Höllerersee, Holzösterer See, Irrsee (Zeller See), Kleiner Ödensee, Laudachsee, Nussensee, Offensee, Schwarzensee, Seeleithensee, Vorderer Gosausee, Vorderer Langbathsee

  jusline.at

• Achensee

  Tyrol, Austria

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Combustion engines banned. Electric motors up to 2,200 W allowed.

  leap.unep.org

• 32 other lakes in Tyrol

  Tyrol, Austria

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Combustion engines banned. Electric motors up to 500 W allowed. Lake names come from a secondary compilation, not the regulation's annex.

  Includes: Blindsee, Brennersee, Egelsee, Fernsteinsee, Frauensee, Haldensee, Hechtsee, Heiterwanger See, Herzsee, Hintersteiner See, Lanser See, Längsee, Mittersee, Möserer See, Natterer See, Obernberger See, Pfrillsee, Piburger See, Pillersee, Plansee, Reintaler See, Schwarzsee, Seefelder See, Thiersee, Traualpsee, Tristacher See, Urisee, Vilsalpsee, Walchsee, Weißensee (Tirol), Wildmoossee, Wildsee

  leap.unep.orgkuestenpatent-kroatien.at

• Lakes of the state of Salzburg

  Salzburg, Austria

  Electric onlySecondary source

  According to an Austrian boating school, combustion boats are banned on all lakes in the state. Not checked against state regulations, except Wolfgangsee.

  kuestenpatent-kroatien.at

• Altausseer See & Grundlsee

  Styria, Austria

  Electric onlySecondary source

  Combustion engines generally banned. Inflatables with electric motors up to 1 kW allowed, launched only at official ramps.

  steiermark.com

• 8 smaller lakes in Styria

  Styria, Austria

  Electric onlySecondary source

  Combustion boats banned per a secondary compilation. Electric motor rules not stated.

  Includes: Giglachseen, Leopoldsteinersee, Packer Stausee, Putterersee, Röcksee, Schwarzensee, Toplitzsee, Waldschacher Teich

  kuestenpatent-kroatien.at

• Kamp reservoirs & Erlaufsee

  Lower Austria, Austria

  Electric onlySecondary source

  Combustion motorboats banned per a secondary compilation. Electric motor rules not stated.

  kuestenpatent-kroatien.at

• Starnberger See

  Bavaria, Germany

  Quota or permitOfficial source

  Sport motorboats need a district permit. Max 280 permits for combustion boats, valid max five years, no renewal. Electric permits have no time limit. Waiting list.

  bayernportal.denaturerlebnis.bayern.de

• Ammersee

  Bavaria, Germany

  Quota or permitOfficial source

  Same system as Starnberger See. Max 150 permits for combustion boats.

  bayernportal.denaturerlebnis.bayern.de

• Other Bavarian lakes

  Bavaria, Germany

  Quota or permitOfficial source

  Combustion sport-boat permits are generally only issued on Starnberger See and Ammersee. Electric boats can get permits on lakes open to motorboats. The source does not list which lakes.

  bayernportal.denaturerlebnis.bayern.de

• Chiemsee

  Bavaria, Germany

  Quota or permitOfficial source

  In 2022 there were permits for 506 pure combustion motorboats and 2,439 pure electric boats, per the state government's reply to the Landtag.

  bayern.landtag.de

• Altmühlsee, Großer & Kleiner Brombachsee

  Bavaria, Germany

  Quota or permitOfficial source

  In 2022 Altmühlsee had 1,683 permitted electric boats. The three lakes had 48 combustion motorboats combined.

  bayern.landtag.de

• Edersee & Diemelsee

  Hesse, Germany

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Federal regulation: sport boats with combustion engines, gas engines or generators may not be used. Electric motors are allowed by implication. Max 15 km/h.

  jurawelt.com

• Steinhuder Meer

  Lower Saxony, Germany

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Boats up to 7.60 m with electric motors up to 10 hp allowed. Combustion and stronger electric motors need an exemption. Closed to boats 1 November–19 March.

  hannover.de

• Rursee (main lake)

  North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Combustion engines only for rescue, authorities, club events and sailboats in distress. Electric max 1,500 W on boats up to 5 m, 3,680 W on longer boats. Max 6 km/h. The 2017 order ran to 2022 — check whether renewed.

  kreis-dueren.de

• Feldberger Haussee & Breiter Luzin

  Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

  Electric onlySecondary source

  The exemption for combustion boats expired at the turn of 2023/2024. Electric motors still allowed. Based on local press; the district's final decision not checked.

  nordkurier.denordkurier.de

• Titisee

  Baden-Württemberg, Germany

  Electric onlySecondary source

  Private combustion motorboats banned on the whole lake per a tourism portal. Electric boats for rent. Rules for private electric boats unclear.

  schwarzwaldportal.com

• Cospudener See & Markkleeberger See

  Saxony, Germany

  Quota or permitOfficial source

  Combustion engines need an official permit; electric motors may be used freely. Two-strokes generally not allowed. Status June 2019.

  leipziger-neuseenland.org

• Lago di Bracciano

  Lazio, Italy

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Combustion engines banned. Electric motors allowed with no power limit. Exceptions for professional fishers up to 15 hp, support boats and rescue.

  static.cittametropolitanaroma.it

• Lago di Martignano

  Lazio, Italy

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Same rules as Bracciano: combustion banned, electric allowed with no power limit.

  static.cittametropolitanaroma.it

• Lago Albano

  Lazio, Italy

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Combustion engines banned. Electric allowed with no power limit. Exceptions for professional fishers up to 4 hp and rowing/waterski clubs.

  static.cittametropolitanaroma.it

• Lago di Nemi

  Lazio, Italy

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Combustion engines banned. Electric allowed with no power limit. Only exception: professional fishers up to 5 hp.

  static.cittametropolitanaroma.it

• Trentino lakes under 1 km²

  Trentino, Italy

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Recreational boats with combustion engines banned. The province's page does not mention electric motors.

  provincia.tn.it

• Trentino lakes over 1 km²

  Trentino, Italy

  Quota or permitOfficial source

  Motors over 3 kW need a permit, issued only for professional use, support boats and rescue. Lake Garda is regulated separately.

  provincia.tn.it

• Lac d'Aiguebelette

  Savoie, France

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Combustion boats strictly banned. Max 9 km/h. All craft need a paid navigation permit from CCLA.

  ccla.fr

• Lac de Sainte-Croix

  Provence, France

  Electric onlySecondary source

  Combustion engines banned except for rescue. Electric max 18.4 kW and 20 km/h, per trade press citing the Verdon nature park.

  figaronautisme.meteoconsult.frboatcible.com

• Lac de Saint-Cassien

  Var, France

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Prefectural order of 30 March 2026: combustion banned on the whole reservoir, electric boats only. Max 10 km/h, 5 km/h within 50 m of shore. Power cap 18.4 kW.

  communedetanneron.fr

• Lac de Paladru

  Isère, France

  Quota or permitSecondary source

  Privately owned lake. All boats need a navigation permit. Motors from 9.9 hp need a special permit from the lake company.

  tourisme.paysvoironnais.com

• Lake Balaton

  Transdanubia, Hungary

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Small craft and rowing boats with combustion engines banned under the shipping act §58. Exceptions need a one-year operating permit for a specific purpose. Electric motors are not covered by the ban.

  kormanyhivatalok.hu

• Lake Velence

  Fejér, Hungary

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Same combustion ban as Balaton, on the whole lake.

  kormanyhivatalok.hu

• Fertő tó (Hungarian Neusiedl)

  Győr-Moson-Sopron, Hungary

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Same combustion ban as Balaton on the whole Hungarian part of the lake.

  kormanyhivatalok.hu

• Lake Tisza

  Northern Great Plain, Hungary

  Zone, route or boat typeOfficial source

  The combustion ban applies to designated parts of the lake, set out in separate rules.

  kormanyhivatalok.hu

• Ráckeve Danube branch

  Pest, Hungary

  Zone, route or boat typeOfficial source

  The combustion ban applies to designated parts of the Danube branch, set out in separate rules.

  kormanyhivatalok.hu

• 61 reservoirs

  Nationwide, Czechia

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Vessels with combustion engines, including hybrids, are banned. The decree does not regulate pure electric motors.

  Includes: Seč, Padrty (Seč II), Pračov (Křižanovice II), Pařížov, Labská, Les Království, Pastviny I, Pastviny II, Mšeno, Bedřichov, Harcov, Fojtka, Mlýnice, Ivanské jezero, Hranice (Studánka), Jesenice, Březová, Kadaň, Nechranice, Ujezd, Zaječice, Jiřetín II, Lipno II, Ježkov, Zhejral, Jordán, Chotobuž, Pilská, Strž, Sedlice, Vřesník, Trnávka, Němčice, České Údolí, Klabava, Jince, Záskalská, Draženík, Suchomasty, Nemilka, Potštát, Pístov, Bítovčice, Stítná, Sanov, Moravská Třebová, Horní Bečva, Bystřička, Plumlov, Luhačovice, Jeviševice, Nové Mlýny II, Křetínka, Olešná, Baška, Mohelno, Dlouhé stráně, Husinec, Cep, Vlkov, Slezská Harta

  sps.gov.cz

• 61 river stretches

  Nationwide, Czechia

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Same combustion ban on 61 designated river stretches, incl. parts of the Labe, Metuje, Orlice, Chrudimka, Jizera, Ohře, Morava, Svratka and Dyje.

  sps.gov.cz

• Six lakes & the Sapina river

  Giżycko, Masuria, Poland

  Electric onlySecondary source

  District council decision XIX/118/2008: combustion engines banned year-round. Electric allowed. On-site signage partly misleading.

  Includes: Wojnowo, Buwełno, Ublik Duży, Ublik Mały, Dejguny, Gołdopiwo, Sapina fram till slussen Przerwanki

  jeziora.com.pl

• Kaczerajno & two bays at Bełdany

  Pisz, Masuria, Poland

  Electric onlySecondary source

  District council decision X/68/11 (2011): combustion banned, noise limit 45 dB(A). Electric allowed.

  Includes: Kaczerajno, Wygryńska-viken, Iznocka-viken

  jeziora.com.pl

• 25 waters in Mrągowo district

  Mrągowo, Masuria, Poland

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  District council decision VII/30/2003: combustion engines banned. The district does not state whether electric is allowed.

  Includes: Zyndackie, Jełmuń, Warpuńskie, Probarskie, Sarż, Juksty, Lampackie, Lampasz, Sobiepanka (flod), Kujno, Dłużec, Białe med viken Kąt Macharski, Gant, Babięcka Struga (flod), Zyzdrój Wielki, Piłakno, Gielądzkie, Salęt Mały, Inulec, Głębokie, Płociczno, Jorzec, Zełwążek, Nawiady, Wągiel

  powiat.mragowo.pl

• Amsterdam city centre

  North Holland, Netherlands

  Electric onlySecondary source

  Zero-emission zone for recreational boats from 1 April 2025: only electric, hydrogen or muscle power inside the Singelgracht. Older-permit boats until 2028/2030. Amstel and Kostverlorenvaart through-routes excepted.

  powerlit.nlwvdeschinkel-site.e-captain.nlofficielebekendmakingen.nl

• Amersfoort waters (except the Eem)

  Utrecht, Netherlands

  Electric onlySecondary source

  Combustion engines banned on municipal waters since 1 January 2020. Electric power is also limited.

  powerlit.nl

• Kromme Rijn (lower stretch)

  Utrecht, Netherlands

  Electric onlySecondary source

  Electric only from 1 January 2025 between Utrecht and the weir at Werkhoven. Upper stretch closed to all motors.

  powerlit.nl

• Giethoorn & Steenwijkerland

  Overijssel, Netherlands

  Zone, route or boat typeSecondary source

  Rental boats must be electric since 1 January 2023. Tour boats included from 2031.

  powerlit.nl

• Three electric routes in Friesland

  Friesland, Netherlands

  Zone, route or boat typeSecondary source

  Routes that may only be navigated electrically.

  Includes: Heeg–Oudega, Bûtenfjildroute, Reidmarroute

  powerlit.nl

• Nieuwkoopse Plassen

  South Holland, Netherlands

  Zone, route or boat typeSecondary source

  Electric-only sections on four routes. Max 6 km/h, permit required.

  powerlit.nl

• Weerribben-Wieden

  Overijssel, Netherlands

  Zone, route or boat typeSecondary source

  The national park's narrow canals and streams are open only to silent electric boats, canoes and rowing boats.

  powerlit.nl

• Utrecht & Haarlem moorings

  Utrecht / North Holland, Netherlands

  Quota or permitSecondary source

  New mooring permits only go to zero-emission boats since 1 January 2025. Existing boats affected when boat or berth changes.

  powerlit.nl

• Furesø

  Zealand, Denmark

  Quota or permitOfficial source

  Motor boating needs a Naturstyrelsen permit. About 400 permits, 30 for electric. Two-strokes banned since 2010. Max 8 knots, boats up to 6 m.

  retsinformation.dknaturstyrelsen.dk

• Rådasjön & Norra Långevattnet

  Västra Götaland, Sweden

  Electric onlySecondary source

  Drinking-water sources. Combustion banned since 15 February 2023; electric or hand power only. From fishing press, not checked against protection regulations.

  fisheco.se

• Lakes under 2 km²

  Nationwide, Norway

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Motorboats are basically banned, even electric. Municipalities may allow electric up to 800 W by regulation or exemption.

  miljodirektoratet.no

• Hossa National Park

  Suomussalmi, Taivalkoski & Kuusamo, Finland

  Electric onlySecondary source

  Combustion engines banned on state waters in the park since July 2020. Electric allowed. Jet skis banned.

  kaleva.fi

• Valkiajärvi

  Kankaanpää, Finland

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  All motor use banned except electric up to 2 kW. In force from 1 May 2022.

  traficom.fi

• Vuojärvi

  Laukaa, Finland

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  All motor use banned except electric under 2 kW. In force from 1 May 2025.

  traficom.fi

• 20 smaller lakes in the Lake District

  England, United Kingdom

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  A byelaw since 1974 bans powered vessels, defined as combustion-engined. The national park has proposed extending it to electric motors; not decided as of December 2025.

  Includes: Bassenthwaite Lake, Beacon Tarn, Blea Tarn (Langdale), Blelham Tarn, Brotherswater, Buttermere, Crummock Water, Devoke Water, Elterwater, Esthwaite Water, Grasmere, High Dam Tarn, Little Langdale Tarn, Loughrigg Tarn, Loweswater, Overwater, Rydal Water, Tarn Hows, Wastwater, Yew Tree Tarn

  lakedistrict.gov.uklakedistrict.gov.uk

• 8 reservoirs in the Guadiana basin

  Guadiana, Spain

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  Electric motors allowed but not combustion engines, per the water authority's 2008 classification.

  Includes: La Cabezuela, Torre de Abraham, Los Molinos, Boquerón, Horno Tejero, Proserpina, Villar del Rey, Tentudía

  boe.es

• Bornsjön

  Stockholm County, Sweden

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Drinking-water reservoir. Electric motors only; combustion engines prohibited year-round. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Tyresta Lakes

  Tyresta National Park, Sweden

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): National park waters. Electric trolling motors only, no wake. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Runn (western shore)

  Dalarna, Sweden

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Voluntary electric-only zone near bird sanctuary; combustion boats asked to keep out. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lyseren

  Enebakk / Indre Østfold, Norway

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Since 1 January 2026, petrol and diesel engines are banned. Electric motors up to 5 hp equivalent allowed. Jet skis prohibited. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Østensjøvannet

  Oslo, Norway

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Nature reserve. Electric motors only, landing restricted to marked areas. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lohjanjärvi (northern bays)

  Uusimaa, Finland

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Northern conservation bays are electric-only from May to August. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Königssee

  Bavaria, Germany

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): National park lake with drinking-water quality. Only the electric passenger ferries operate — private motorboats are not permitted at all. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Tegernsee

  Bavaria, Germany

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Private combustion engines banned. Electric and sailing boats only. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Staffelsee

  Bavaria, Germany

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Only electric and paddle-powered boats allowed, protecting the islands and reed beds. Shore zones keep 100–300 m distance. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Rothsee

  Bavaria, Germany

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Electric motorboats allowed with approval from Landratsamt Roth; combustion engines need special authorisation. Holiday permits up to 4 weeks. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Feldberger Seenlandschaft

  Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Breiter Luzin, Haussee, Schmaler Luzin, Carwitzer See, Dreetzsee and more: electric drive only. Carrying combustion motors or fuel-powered equipment is prohibited. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lac de Salagou

  Hérault, Occitanie, France

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Electric motors only across the whole 750 ha lake; thermal engines forbidden. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lac de Naussac

  Lozère, Occitanie, France

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Electric motors only — thermal engines forbidden on this 932 ha mountain reservoir. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lac des Vieilles Forges

  Ardennes, Grand Est, France

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Electric motors and oars only — thermal motors strictly forbidden. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Retenue du Trapan

  Var, Provence, France

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Electric motors only — thermal engines forbidden. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lac du Carla-Bayle

  Ariège, Occitanie, France

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Electric motors only — thermal engines forbidden. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lac de Filheit

  Ariège, Occitanie, France

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Launching for electric motors only. Swimming and other nautical activities prohibited (dam reservoir). Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Grand lac de Bouafles

  Eure, Normandie, France

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Electric motors only — thermal engines forbidden. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lago di Vico

  Lazio, Italy

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Nature reserve lake. Combustion engines banned (exceptions for professional use); electric motors allowed. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lago Trasimeno

  Umbria, Italy

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Combustion engines restricted (professional exemptions); electric motors allowed. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Mattsee

  Salzburg, Austria

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Combustion engines banned; electric vessels allowed with no power cap under Salzburg lake rules. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lago di Poschiavo

  Graubünden, Switzerland

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Green zone: combustion engines undesirable/banned; electric propulsion permitted. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Lac de Joux

  Vaud, Switzerland

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Combustion engines restricted; electric boats allowed — a classic quiet-water destination in the Jura. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Brzeżno Wielkie & Więcław

  West Pomerania, Poland

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Combustion engines banned by county resolution (2020) following requests from anglers and residents; electric motors allowed. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Sejny quiet-zone lakes

  Podlasie (Gaładuś, Hołny, Białe, Gieret, Pomorze, Wierśnie), Poland

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Combustion engines above 5 hp banned across six lakes in Sejny county; small outboards under 5 hp and electric motors permitted. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Rybno Duże

  Kuyavian-Pomerania, Poland

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Combustion engines banned from late 2025 after noise complaints; electric motors, kayaks, rowing boats and pedalos allowed. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Jezioro Dominickie

  Greater Poland (Boszkowo), Poland

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): Combustion engines banned since 2024 due to noise; electric motors allowed. Exemptions for rescue services and organized events. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

• Bassenthwaite Lake

  Lake District, Cumbria, United Kingdom

  Electric onlyOfficial source

  A byelaw since 1974 bans powered vessels, defined as combustion-engined. The national park has proposed extending it to electric motors; not decided as of December 2025.

  lakedistrict.gov.uklakedistrict.gov.uk

• Rudyard Lake

  Staffordshire, United Kingdom

  Rules need verificationNot yet verified

  Earlier listing (unverified): No petrol or diesel engines; electric outboards and unpowered craft only on this 2.5-mile reservoir. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.