It is also a popular venue for a wide range of recreational activities, including, sailing, rowing, kayaking, fishing and swimming.

[3] A small ferry operated on the lake from 1872, transporting passengers back and forth between the railway station and the town centre or Kongebroen.

The academy's campus area features a number of historic buildings, including Sorø Abbey Church.

Ægir at the northwestern corner of the lake is a former residence for a forest worker where it was also possible to have tea.

The tour boat Lille Claus has been operating on the lake in the summer time since 1997.

Local sports fishers are organized in Sorø Lystfisker Forening.

Bathing is mainly done from Skjolden on the east side of the narrow Smallesø section of the lake.