Boating holiday in Germany

From Fürstenberg

Enjoy a pleasant one to two-week waterway cruise as you explore the north-east of Germany, travelling from lock to lock. Choose to stay in the northern part of the country around the National Parks and Lake Müritz, or head down to the capital, Berlin. The beauty of the landscapes and wealth of interesting attractions will make this cruise a truly unforgettable experience.

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Fürstenberg and its surroundings

Your rental boat will take you through the coun­try­side on the Hav­el as you enjoy a love­ly get­away full of out­door activ­i­ties and cul­tur­al attrac­tions. There are thir­ty locks dis­trib­uted over no less than 460 km of water­ways. Don’t miss a vis­it to the his­toric city of Fürsten­berg, the start and end point of your water­way cruise. There are some enrich­ing sites here to spark your curios­i­ty, includ­ing the Mal­chow and Tem­plin muse­ums, the old abbey of Him­melp­fort and the church of St Marien. The out­door pur­suits on offer at Waren, along with Plau’s water sports, will delight nature lovers. Enjoy the local wildlife while hik­ing in the for­est and why not end with a refresh­ing swim in beau­ti­ful­ly pure water ?

From Fürstenberg to Berlin

Remain aboard your licence-free boat as you nav­i­gate through Zehdenick, head­ing towards Oranien­burg on the out­skirts of Berlin. Here, you can vis­it the old­est baroque cas­tle in the Bran­den­burg region and its his­toric park. Final­ly, a stop off in the cap­i­tal, Berlin, is a must. With its mix of art and cul­ture, the must-sees include the Berlin War Memo­r­i­al, TV tow­er with its breath-tak­ing panoram­ic views of the cap­i­tal, Berlin Cathe­dral, the Bun­destag (seat of Par­lia­ment) and Bran­den­burg Gate, by both day and night. Berlin’s his­tor­i­cal past makes it a city full of mon­u­ments with rich archi­tec­ture, mix­ing dif­fer­ent styles. Far away from the hus­tle and bus­tle of the city, you’ll return to your house­boat in the peace­ful river­side envi­ron­ment and end your water­way cruise with a serene final run-in to Fürstenberg.

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Berlin, the capital of reunified Germany

Berlin, the capital of reunified Germany

You’ll need a boat licence to navigate the canals that wind through the streets of the capital of reunified Germany. But you can also leave your houseboat to take a walk around Berlin, home to more canals and waterways than Venice. Go on foot to visit one of the most mythical places in Europe: Alexanderplatz. You can then head to the Reichstag Palace or Brandenburg Gate. The German city has countless historic buildings telling its history in a lively and fun way, so surprise yourself with a visit to Berlin during your waterway cruise in Germany.
Rheinsberg Palace

Rheinsberg Palace

During your waterway cruise in Germany, moor up on the shores of Lake Grienerick. Here you can treat yourself to a tour of Rheinsberg Castle and its elegant grounds. The castle was the former residence of Frederick the Great. It was built from the middle of the 16th century and, today, Rheinsberg Castle is an emblematic example of the Frederician Rococo architectural trend. This reminder of a glorious bygone era is now the setting for a famous festival of classical music and opera. Stop off here during your waterway cruise for an unforgettable experience.
Lakes of great beauty with exceptionally pure water

Lakes of great beauty with exceptionally pure water

While your waterway cruise will take you through the rivers and canals of Germany, it will also lead you to the countless lakes that have secured the country's reputation. From Lake Grienerick to Lake Stechline, every pond and lagoon will invite you to enjoy a soothing break. On the shores of the lakes and the deck of your boat, indulge in your favourite activities as you take advantage of the impeccable water quality for both fishing and swimming. The water clarity in Lake Stechline is so impressive that you can admire its depths, right down to 12 metres at certain times of the year – certainly enough to make you want to dive in and continue your exploration!