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 11 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in Germany That Earn Their Price
Good canoes & kayaks tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 11 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.”
Heidelberg: 2-Hour Kayak Tour
7.2-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.
Berlin: 1.5-Hour Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour
8.1.5-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
9.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.
Bremen Tour: Full-Day Canoe Rental on the Wümme River
10.Bremen Tour: Full-Day Canoe Rental on the Wümme River
Rent a canoe for a full day on the Wümme River in Bremen, with a safety briefing, waterproof bag, and a self-guided waterways map.
Bad Bellingen: Beginners Canoe Tour on the Altrhein
11.Bad Bellingen: Beginners Canoe Tour on the Altrhein
Beginner canoeing on the Altrhein from Bad Bellingen to Grissheim, with rapids practice, big scenery, and guide support for $40.
“Beautiful tour with canoes on the Rhine directly on the German/French border, accompanied by an expert guide who knows the rapids and flat areas. Highly recommended also with children”