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River cruising in Germany

The regions of Brandenburg and Mecklenburg are the most beautiful regions in Germany for river navigation. On your river cruise in Germany, you will cross many lakes, wetlands with exceptional wildlife and you will be able to admire the rich architectural and historical heritage of Germany. To navigate in the Mecklenburg region, you can start your cruise at Fleesensee, Jabel, Wolfsbruch and Fürstenberg.

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Rent a houseboat to navigate in the Mecklenburg-Brandenburg region

What about a river cruise in Germany? You will navigate from lake to lake to discover the German nature and heritage. You can discover the Sanssouci Castle, go for a walk in the Müritz National Park or even try your hand at windsurfing!



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Locks in the Brandenburg and Mecklenburg are automatic and manned or automatic with self-service. There is no charge to use them.

Opening hours: Locks open 8 am-7:45 pm from May to October and 9 am -3:45 pm daily in April. Manned locks have half an hour lunchbreak during which they are closed. Some locks are open until 8:45 pm in high season.

Public holidays: Locks are open on public holidays.

If you don’t have a licence and wish to cruise in licence-free area which includes Jabel, Marina Wolfsbruch and between Potsdam and Werder, you will be provided additional tuition prior to your departure. This means your pre-departure briefing will take two hours in total and you must arrive at the base in time for this tuition which begins at 2pm. Even after this tuition, you will still not be allowed to cruise in licensed areas.

If you have a licence this additional tuition is not required, your pre-departure briefing will take the usual 1hr and you may arrive any time between 2pm and 5pm.

Navigation in this area is without a licence. South of Liebenwalde, a river permit is imperative. From Lübz, a supplement of 50 € will be asked, to be paid on the spot.

Mooring along the canals is not allowed at night. You must anchor in a lake or moor at your own expense in a harbor.

Marinas with all facilities are available but you will have to pay generally between 18 - 25 Euros per night. 

All about licence-free boat navigation in Germany

The most beautiful part of Germany to do by licence-free boat is from Jabel to Wolfsbruch via Lake Müritz. You will navigate your way through peaceful villages, charming towns with wooden houses, the impressive Lake Müritz and green forests.   

During your river cruise in Germany, you will pass through several typical towns and villages such as Malchow, Jabel, Robel, Mirow, Rheinsberg with its beautiful castle along the river bank, Fürstenberg, Templin or Berlin. For safety reasons, navigation to Berlin requires a boat licence. 

For an unforgettable experience in Germany, you can go on a licence-free river cruise from the beginning of April to the end of October.

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Mecklembourg - Berlin

Navigating in Germany, between nature and medieval castles.

River tourism in the Mecklenburg-Brandenburg region offers nature lovers the opportunity to discover a real paradise of clear water for swimming, fishing and water sports. Numerous castles dominate the medieval villages (Mirow Castle, Rheinsberg Castle and Sanssouci Park and Castle or Neustrelitz), and there are numerous tourist resorts on Lake Müritz, which make it possible to visit these holiday destinations.