Havel

On this boat trip, enjoy the beauty of the river landscape around Potsdam with its Havel lakes and picturesque villages surrounded by great scenery. Hop on board, lean back and drive through the village of Caputh, the fishing and vine town of Werder, and pass the Sacrow–Paretz Canal in the north of Potsdam as well as the buildings, castles and manor houses of the Hohenzollerns on the banks of the Havel. See the impressive Caputh Castle, the Marble Palace or Cecilienhof Palace in the New Garden. Cruise past Glienicke park with its casino built by Schinkel, and discover Babelsberg Castle near the river. Finally, your journey takes you to famous Glienicke Bridge. Enjoy the unique panoramic view of Brandenburg's capital.

Discover Potsdam from the water and admire the wonderful parks and palaces of the Hohenzollern Dynasty. See the most beautiful sights from the water in just 90 minutes in the morning or the afternoon. Cruise by Babelsberg Park with its imposing palace, see the Flatow Tower and the Hofdamenhaus, then pass under the historically-significant Glienicke Bridge to Jungfernsee. Ride along the former border between east and west and get a glimpse of the impressive palaces and gardens. See the Church of the Redeemer, Sacrow and discover the fairytale castle on Pfaueninsel. Further high points of the tour include the New Garden with its marble palace and the Cecilienhof Palace, where history was made in 1945 with the signing of the Potsdam Agreement.              

This boat cruise takes you from Wannsee along the Havel River to Potsdam and back. Cruise through the palaces and gardens of Potsdam and Berlin, a UNESCO World Heritage region. Here you’ll have the opportunity to experience Prussia’s history. The chain of lakes in and around Berlin attracts visitors from all over the world. Visitors can relax at one of the lidos or walk around the picturesque natural landscape that extends along Wannsee and the Oberhavel lakes. Discover the rich history of two regions near Berlin: the southwest and north. Famous personalities, such as the painter Max Liebermann or the playwright Heinrich von Kleist, lived and worked in Wannsee, making it a place of historical importance. The historical places give you the opportunity to go back in time and relive history. The cruise takes you from Wannsee to Kladow, passing by Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island), Nikolskoe, and the Church of St. Peter and Paul. Continue on towards the Savior's Church, Cecilienhof Palace and its old dairy farm, and the Glienicke Bridge. Float by the Babelsberg Palace, Flatow Tower, Hans-Otto-Theater (Schiffbauergasse), "Freundschaftsinsel" (Friendship Island), and Potsdam/Lange Brücke before returning back to Wannsee.

Get to know Potsdam in a relaxed way. Start the self-guided tour and spend a beautiful and varied time in the exciting and fascinating city of Potsdam. 21 different locations, including Museum Barberini, City Palace, and Friendship Island and the Dutch Quarter are on your way. Start the tour at Long Bridge, the oldest known inner-city Havel crossing. Continue to the city center, visiting Friendship Island and Havel Promenade, pausing at each location to solve a puzzle or learn more about the location. Passing the Potsdam Film Museum, the tour continues to Neuer Markt and the Garrison Church Forum, where you can learn more about the controversial discussions surrounding the reconstruction of the church. Then it's time to venture to Museum Barberini and into the stunning City Palace, once home to Prussian Kings and German Emperors. Finally pass through the Dutch Quarter to the Church of St. Peter and Paul. At the tour stops, there are entertaining tasks to solve and fun questions to answer. Who knows, for example, what ... but no, we won't tell you yet! The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown Potsdam by a good friend. Many anecdotes will enrich your walk through the city. You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy your time in Potsdam! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

This tour is only available in German. Be inspired by the unique landscape, the historic buildings and the living history of Babelsberg Palace Park, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get to know little secrets, solve small tasks and enjoy the walk in the beautiful nature inside this little paradise mostly with a great view of the Havel and Glienicke Lake. See with your own eyes today what Empress Augusta once saw through her little bay window. The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown the palace grounds by a good friend. The tour can be started anytime and over and over again, on site or from home, with the browser of a smartphone. Enjoy your time in the Babelsberg Palace Park! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

Enjoy a 2-hour tour of the idyllic Havel Lakes, the chain of lakes so rich in traditions that not just locals are drawn to them. Venture beyond Little Wannsee to Pohlesee, Stölpchensee, Griebnitzsee, Glienicker Lake and Jungfernsee, before returning to Wannsee. Relax with the whole family on the beach or enjoy a walk into the picturesque wilderness along Wannsee and Oberhavelsee. See where such famous personages as the painter Max Liebermann or the dramatist Heinrich von Kleist lived and worked and get to know the historic significance of the lakes. Discover the rich history of the regions southwest and north of Berlin from the water. Travel back in time at these historically-significant sites and experience the history anew. The tour takes place from Wannsee across the Havel to Potsdam. Enjoy the tours through the idyllic Havel Lakes and many historic buildings like the Babelsberg Palace or the Church of the Redeemer, Sacrow. See the fascinating island landscape in the north of Berlin. Valentinswerder, Baumwerder and Scharfenberg are just a few must-sees for nature-lovers. The tour operator's dock is located across from the Pfaueninsel. The island can be reached by ferry for a small fee. It is not possible to reserve outdoor seats.

Discover sights and castles from their most beautiful perspective : the water. Enjoy the unobstructed view of the great lakes of the Havel lake district. Wooded banks, magnificent villas slowly pass by. Relax and escape from the noise on land. Enjoy the fresh breeze on the upper deck. Take a sunbath on the soft cushions of the sundeck. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere on the main deck. Large windows provide a clear view of the passing landscape. On our main deck you will also find our Bar and two toilets. We start is at our Marina in 14471 Potsdam. We cruise upriver to downtown Potsdam, the port and the theatre will pass by. Now we come to the Deep Lake. Park of Babelsberg Castle passes on starboard. The many castles on the bank are part of the UNESCO cultural heritage. As we cross under the Glienicke Bridge - the Spy Bridge -, Babelsberg Castle greets us from the hill opposite. Klein-Glienicke Castle passes on starboard. Enjoy the wide view over the Jungfernsee. The royal pier 'Kongsnaes' lies on the port side. Now we are heading to Cecilienhof Castle. History was written here: in 1945, the Allies negotiated the Potsdam Treaty. Several historic buildings and villas line the shore here. After a turnaround we set course for the Peacock Island. Before that we pass the Sacrower Heilandskirche. The first attempts at wireless telegraphy took place here in 1897. After we have passed the ferry station at Pfaueninsel, the island passes by on the port side. Unfortunately, nothing is left of the secret laboratory of the glassmaker and alchemist Johann Kunckel. Around 1685 he researched here the production of crystal glass and invented gold ruby glass. Now the wide expanse of water of the Havel opens up in front of us. After a quick look at the Wannsee with the many villas and sailing yachts on the shore, we turn around and head for our home dock. We travel in all weathers during the summer season. The yacht is heated on the main deck. On the upper deck aft, a windshield and a roof protect against rain and sun. Our on-board service will be happy to bring you a warm blanket. We still recommend that you bring weatherproof clothing and, depending on the weather, a sweater. Our on-board service serves cold and warm drinks at your seat. Drinks are not included in the fare. No food/drinks brought with you. A maximum of 20 guests can travel on a tour. We have free choice of seats. It is not possible to reserve seats. The seat is free when no one is there. Dogs are not possible on board. If the tour is fully booked, the fare will be refunded. Group bookings have priority. Booking well in advance is recommended. Children under 8 years of age must wear a life jacket when staying on the upper deck. The fare must be paid for each child. By booking you accept my terms and conditions.