Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise
1.Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise
Paddle steamer cruise from Dresden to Königstein through Saxon Switzerland, with Elbe castles, Bastei rocks, and Festung Königstein views.
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Germany · CANOES & KAYAKS
15 Canoe and Kayak Trips in Germany Worth the Money
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Season matters here more than people expect, and the good canoe and kayak trips go early. Below are the 15 to look at, with current prices and what separates one from the next.
Dresden: Paddle Steamer Winter Cruise to Pillnitz
2.Dresden: Paddle Steamer Winter Cruise to Pillnitz
Take a 3-hour winter paddle steamer cruise from Dresden to Pillnitz, passing the Elbe castles and Blue Wonder Bridge with warm mulled wine.
“freundlicher Service, schöne Einrichtung, nette Erklärungen, gute Länge”
Berlin: Guided Tour by Canoe
3.Berlin: Guided Tour by Canoe
Paddle through Kreuzberg on a guided canoe tour along Berlin’s Landwehr Canal, with sights like Oberbaum Bridge and Molecule Man.
“Highly recommend this trip. An interesting and unique way to see the sights of Berlin and learn about its history and culture. Robin was an excellent tour guide great value for money”
Stuttgart: Canadian Canoe Rental
4.Stuttgart: Canadian Canoe Rental
Canoe on Stuttgart's Neckar from Riverhouse, 2 hours paddling city and nature, then beach time. $23 for up to 4.
Stuttgart: Stand Up Paddling Rental
5.Stuttgart: Stand Up Paddling Rental
Rent a SUP and cruise the Neckar in Stuttgart for an hour. Gear, briefing, and a route map, plus beach drinks after.
Explore Berlin by canoe
6.Explore Berlin by canoe
Paddle Berlin’s Spree and Landwehrkanal for about 2 hours, passing Oberbaumbrücke and Molecule Man, with humorous local stories.
“The Canoe Berlin guys are the friendliest and kindest people! The trip with them was fun, informative and great to do something active in a trip where we mainly eat and relax. There’s very little current at all, so paddling is not hard. The vibes on the canal/ Spree River are very chill in a classic Berlin way. The views are amazing, especially when in the Spree Bay. Highly recommend!”
Heidelberg: 2-Hour Kayak Tour
7.Heidelberg: 2-Hour Kayak Tour
Kayak the River Neckar for 2 hours in Heidelberg. Scenic views of the Old Bridge and Castle, small-group guide, easy for beginners.
Fantastic canoe circuit
8.Fantastic canoe circuit
Paddle an 8 km Danube and canal circuit near Bad Abbach, with lock crossings, canoe stairs, nature and wildlife.
“Wahnsinnig schln und idyllisch - kann ich nur weiterempfehlen!”
Kayak-Tour in Heidelberg on river Neckar
9.Kayak-Tour in Heidelberg on river Neckar
Paddle past Heidelberg Old Town and the Old Bridge in a safe solo or tandem kayak with English guidance on the Neckar.
“Ludger was an absolutely wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable in the area, very patient and friendly. My wife was very scared of the water to start with, but Ludger took the time to patiently explain and reassure her and we ended up having a great time. Definitely worth the visit and will be back for more.”
Cultural kayak tour in Stralsund
10.Cultural kayak tour in Stralsund
Kayak Stralsund’s Hanseatic harbor in 2 hours, English guided, with Ozeaneum island views and a ship look from below.
“Great activity in Stralsund. Kayaking is fun, offers a completely different view of the city and an interesting historical overview.Auto-translated”
Bremen: Full-Day Kayak Rental on the Wümme River
11.Bremen: Full-Day Kayak Rental on the Wümme River
Paddle the Wümme River in Bremen with a full-day kayak rental. Get a briefing, route map, and waterproof bag for dry gear.
Kayak or SUP tour on the water through Saarbrücken
12.Kayak or SUP tour on the water through Saarbrücken
Paddle the Saar through Saarbrücken on a kayak or SUP, guided in English, with standout landmark views and a relaxed 2-hour route.
“The SUP basic course, as you know it from Martin, was wonderfully organized. He taught us how to paddle in a very short time, so the initial uncertainty was quickly forgotten and we had a lot of fun.”
Berlin: guided canoe | kayaktour
13.Berlin: guided canoe | kayaktour
Paddle the Spree on a beginner friendly canoe tour, passing GDR remnants, Stasi stories, Stralau, and the Spreepark Ferris wheel.
“We didn’t found the place where the activity started so we can’t say anything about it it was not at all well indicated nothing to help us to find it and impossible to found on google map”
From Viechtach: Regen River Canoe Tour to Höllensteinsee
14.From Viechtach: Regen River Canoe Tour to Höllensteinsee
Guided canoe tour from Viechtach to Höllensteinsee on the Regen River. Learn paddling, relax in the Bavarian Forest, then return to your car.
“Die Tour war wirklich sehr schön und auch für Anfänger geeignet. Wir können die Tour nur empfehlen! Leider hat uns eine Anfahrtsbeschreibung gefehlt. Die Straße ohne Hausnummer hat uns und unser Navi nicht weitergeholfen. Und der Hinweis dass es vom Parkplatz bis zum Treffpunkt noch etwas zu laufen ist, hätte uns nicht ganz so in Stress gebracht;-) Aber wir konnten den Veranstalter direkt telefonisch erreichen! Aber die schöne Tour hat uns entschädigt!”
Stand Up Paddling at lake Chiemsee
15.Stand Up Paddling at lake Chiemsee
Rent a stand-up paddleboard at Lake Chiemsee’s Schraml bathing area, get a quick safety briefing, and paddle for about an hour.
Bremen Tour: Full-Day Canoe Rental on the Wümme River
