Regions
Cruising Regions and Available Boats
Start your tour in the heart of Berlin and discover highlights along the Spree such as Museum Island, the government district, and the Landwehr Canal – a scenic route through Kreuzberg and Neukölln. This area is particularly well-suited for party boats equipped with sound systems and drink coolers. Many tours begin at well-known piers like the Oberbaum Bridge or Fischerinsel.
If you prefer nature, swimming breaks, and barbecuing, you will find what you are looking for in the surrounding lake region. Müggelsee, the Havel River, Wannsee, and Tegeler See not only offer significantly better water quality than the city center but also quiet bays for swimming and barbecuing – perfect for a relaxing day trip.
Where can you go boating in Berlin?
There are various waterways in and around Berlin, each offering its own unique charm. Our boats take you through the city center, to Tegel, across Lake Müggelsee, and along the Havel and Wannsee rivers. On our website, you will always find a boat rental near you.
Spree Boat Tour through Berlin’s City Center
A tour on the Spree River is perfect if you want to experience Berlin’s vibrant city life in all its diversity. During a roughly four-hour boat tour on the Spree and the Landwehr Canal, you will cruise past many of Berlin’s world-famous landmarks. Highlights visible directly from the boat include the Nikolai Quarter, the Chancellery, the Reichstag, Berlin Central Station, the House of World Cultures (nicknamed the “Pregnant Oyster”), and Museum Island.
Boat Tour Berlin from Oberbaum Bridge
This dock is a popular departure point for tours into the city center or toward Lake Müggelsee. For a city cruise toward the center, you will first pass through the Mühlendammschleuse. If you are heading toward Müggelsee, you can start your tour directly without passing a lock.
Boat Rental Müggelsee
With a surface area of 7.4 km², Lake Müggelsee is the largest lake in Berlin. Simply follow the Spree eastwards. On this relaxing boat tour, you will leave behind the bustling city and enter more tranquil waters. Our Köpenick boat rental offers a wide range of boats and rafts.
Havel Boat Tour
A boat trip on the Havel is ideal for cruising with barbecue breaks and swimming stops. You will find beautiful coves to anchor in, as well as sights like Babelsberg Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Wannsee Boat Tour
A boat tour to Wannsee is pure balm for the soul. The famous Wannsee beach is one of the absolute highlights. On a 7-lake round trip, you will cruise across the Wannsee, Kleiner Wannsee, Pohlesee, Stölpchensee, Griebnitzsee, Glienicker Lake, and back onto the Havel. Plan for at least five hours.
Swimming is allowed all along the Havel (unlike the Spree), making it a true summer paradise for air mattress pirates, recreational captains, and bathing beauties.
Tegel and Upper Havel Boat Tour
Lake Tegel and the Upper Havel are known for having the best water quality in the Berlin area. Located north of the city center, they offer many idyllic bays, picturesque small islands, and scenic views of Spandau’s old town and historic citadel. This region is our top recommendation for relaxing boat tours. From here, it is also easy to access routes heading into Berlin’s city center.
Boat Rental in Spandau
Many boats and rafts that cruise the Havel depart from Spandau. The harbor is located just behind Berlin’s Olympic Stadium and is easily accessible by public transportation.