It is located in the northern suburb of Neumünster and in the Kreis Rendsburg-Eckernförde.

The lake is located on a water divide of the rivers Stör and Eider.

Most of the water originates from groundwater and precipitation, only a small portion reaches the lake from the adjacent Dosenmoor.

On the west side of the lake, the nature reserve Westufer Einfelder See is located.

The east side offers beach regions, sunbathing areas and lake access for sailing and rowing boats.