Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise
1.Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise
Paddle-wheel cruise from Dresden to Königstein, with Elbe castles, Bastei rocks, and a stunning water-level view of Fort Königstein.
Germany · CANOES & KAYAKS
The 15 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in Germany That Earn Their Price
Good canoes & kayaks tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Berlin: Kayaking Tour Kreuzberg – Sunset on Landwehr Canal
2.Kayaking Tour Kreuzberg – Sunset on Landwehr Canal
Sunset kayaking on Berlin’s Landwehr Canal through Kreuzberg in a small group, with easy paddling, local history stops, and evening views.
“Very good team building experience. The guide was very nice and the history part of the tour was quite interesting. Fun thing to do in Berlin.”
Dresden: Paddle Steamer Winter Cruise to Pillnitz
3.Paddle Steamer Winter Cruise to Pillnitz
Cruise Dresden on a historic paddle steamer to Pillnitz Castle in winter, with audio guide and mulled wine on the Elbe.
“freundlicher Service, schöne Einrichtung, nette Erklärungen, gute Länge”
Berlin: Kayaking Tour East – Kreuzberg and Spree river
4.Kayaking Tour East – Kreuzberg and Spree river
Paddle Berlin’s Landwehrkanal and Spree past Kreuzberg culture, the former Iron Curtain boundary, and Oberbaumbrücke on a guided kayak trip.
“Wonderful paddle though the Berlin canals and Spree. I was worried at first that 3 hours of kayaking might be a bit too extranaous, but was just the right amount. You get to go through the locks and see water levels changing, which is cool. Tour guide shared some interesting historical background to the canals and areas passed through, but this is more of a kayaking experience and less a historical/factual sort of thing.”
Berlin: Guided Tour by Canoe
5.Guided Tour by Canoe
Paddle the Landwehr Canal on a guided canoe trip through Kreuzberg, passing Oberbaum Bridge and the Molecule Man, with great guide stories.
“We had an amazing canoe trip up the canal. There's lots of fascinating information and Pedro is a great guide. Really enjoyed it.”
Berlin: Kayaking Tour West – one-way tour
6.Kayaking Tour West – one-way tour
One-way kayak West Berlin from Kreuzberg to Charlottenburg, paddle under the U1 line and cross a historic water lock on the Spree.
“We had a calm day with plenty of sunshine so the setting was perfect. Just about the right length of time for a beginner, highly recommended.”
Stuttgart: Canadian Canoe Rental
7.Canadian Canoe Rental
Canoe the Neckar from Stuttgart Münster with included paddle and life jacket, follow a route map, then unwind at Riverhouse.
Stuttgart: Stand Up Paddling Rental
8.Stand Up Paddling Rental
Paddle the Neckar in Stuttgart for 1 hour with SUP boards, life jackets, and a quick briefing, plus a beach stop afterward.
Explore Berlin by canoe
9.Explore Berlin by canoe
Paddle Berlin’s Spree and Landwehrkanal in a 2-hour canoe trip with easy strokes, close-up landmarks, and funny 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
10.2-Hour Kayak Tour
Paddle a 2-hour Heidelberg kayak tour on the River Neckar for castle and old-bridge views, plus guide tips in English or German.
Kayak-Tour in Heidelberg on river Neckar
11.Kayak-Tour in Heidelberg on river Neckar
Paddle the Neckar in Heidelberg for about 2 hours, see the Old Bridge and Castle views, and get close to the Hackteufel.
“Our tour Guide Ludger was super nice and helpful! It was our first time going and he showed us techniques to use. The views were amazing!”
Lübeck’s old town by canoe: explore and circumnavigate on your own
12.Lübeck’s old town by canoe: explore and circumnavigate on your own
Paddle Lübeck by canoe for 3 hours, past Holsten Gate, salt warehouses, and museum harbor, with optional Devil’s Island loop.
“Super nette Einweisung. Prima Strecke auf der Trave. Gute Zeitvorgabe inklusive einer netten Pause an einem der vielen Anleger. Sehr zu empfehlen.”
Cultural kayak tour in Stralsund
13.Cultural kayak tour in Stralsund
Kayak Stralsund in 2 hours with an English guide, seeing Gorch Fock from below and views of Ozeaneum and Nikolaikirche.
“A wonderful afternoon by the water around and in Stralsund. Our guide, Steffen, was extremely helpful and eager to explain his explanations in detail, amusing and informative. Mastering the kayaks was much easier than expected. Particularly positively surprising: Initially it looked like we were the only participants. The tour would have been with us alone!Auto-translated”
Berlin: 1.5-Hour Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour
14.1.5-Hour Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour
Paddle the Spree on a 1.5-hour SUP tour from Funkhaus, spotting Berlin landmarks, islands, and handmade floating creations with gear included.
“friendly and informative paddle board instructor who had a lot of knowledge of the landmarks we paddled past. we also got 40 minutes free because he lost track of time - result! i was nervous as i hadn't paddle boarded before, but it's really easy, safe and fun! really recommend, location is great, with a bar offering beer and burgers nearby.”
Bremen: Full-Day Kayak Rental on the Wümme River
15.Full-Day Kayak Rental on the Wümme River
Rent a kayak for a full day on Bremen’s Wümme River, with safety briefing, a waterproof bag, and a routes map for easy self-guiding.
