Take a city-trip by boat right through Berlin

Kormoran in central Berlin (Museumsinsel)

Landscape
With the lively canals of the capital and the various lakes and romantic channels along the Berlin waterways, the landscapes of this area are uniquely varied. The lower part of the Havel (called Untere Havel) runs through the scenic agricultural fields around Werder.
In addition to all this great nature, you should not forget the highlight of a trip in this area: a voyage through the centre of the German capital Berlin.


Kormoran next to the Reichstag
Kormoran next to the Bundeskanzleramt

Right through Berlin

There is no better way to discover the united Berlin than aboard a boat. The 183 kilometers of city canals and rivers offer a wonderful opportunity to discover the unique appeal of the different parts of town. In total there are 12 waterways, all connected with the surrounding canals, rivers and lakes of Brandenburg. Look at a map of these waterways and you will notice it is easier to understand than a regular map of the capital, and the waterways are easier to use than the underground, trams and busses!
In which other capital could you cruise past government offices in a boat? The famous Reichstag, the new Bundeskanzleramt (where our female chancellor spends some of her time), the gorgeous Nikolaiviertel (best visited when hungry) and the Museumsinsel - island of museums - all have river or canal frontage and offer great viewing from the comfort of your own boat.
The city has built various mooring places where boats can stay for up to 24 hours. There are also several good marinas a little further outside. 

Potsdam and Brandenburg
The river Untere Havel is an interesting waterway; the lake Wannsee offers great watersports facilities and in the Bay of Sacrow there is a church right next to the water, where you can attend a service by boat. The castle of Sanssouci and the beautiful Potsdam are well worth a visit for anybody interested in history or shopping. Brandenburg, Genthin and Rathenow are just as interesting.

 

 


Cruising proposals Days Length Locks
HCR Zeuthen, Lakes of Rüdersdorfer, Köpenick
and back
 3 90 km 0
HCR Berliner-city-round trip: Zeuthen, Müggelspree, Berlin-Mitte, Spandau, Charlottenburg, Landwehrkanal (Kreuzberg), Neukölln, Alt-Glienicke, Zeuthen 4 to 7 101 km 5
HCR Berlin-Potsdam-round trip: Zeuthen, Köpenick, Rüdersdorf, Berlin-Mitte, Charlottenburg, Wannsee, Potsdam, Werder, Paretz, Teltow, Zeuthen 7 to 14 187 km 5
HCR = home country regulations* *yachting licence for inland waterways, only required if your home country requires you to have a “Boat driving licence”.


Oneways Over Days Length Locks
HCR Zeuthen - Marienwerder Havel, Spree 7-10 98 km 3
HCR Zeuthen - Hafendorf Müritz OHW 7-14 202 km 16
HCR Zeuthen - Marienwerder Oder* 7-10 246 km 6
HCR Zeuthen - Schwerin UHW, Elbe* 10-14 358 km 19
HCR Zeuthen - Hafendorf Müritz UHW, Elbe* 14-17 450 km 25
HCR = home country regulations** *the marked oneways can only be booked down-river as stated and not with the vetus and Haines boats (GRP-boats)
**yachting licence for inland waterways, only required if your home country requires you to have a “Boat driving licence”.


UHW = Lower-Havel-Waterways (Untere-Havel-Wasserstraße); OHW = Upper-Havel-Waterways (Obere-Havel-Wasserstraße)

 


        
 


Our southern base lies in Zeuthen at the edge of Berlin. It is a perfect starting point for a trip through our capital. However there are as just as many possibilities if you prefer to stay out in the countryside.

 

Bridge Glienicke

The bridge "Oberbaumbrücke" used to be a checkpoint between East and West

Berlin by night (Television Tower Alexanderplatz in the background)

Enjoy the nightlife: The German capital has changed to a cultural centre. Paintings and sculptures, music, theatre and nevertheless the Avant Garde of restaurants are located close to the river Spree. This is a good reason to dock your houseboat in the centre of Berlin and to enjoy the nightlife of this vibrant city. Easy and uncomplicated: Just take the tram or the metro if you wish to explore the suburbs further away from the centre.

 

On the river Spree: the central station

German ministries in the centre of Berlin