Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise
1.Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise
Paddle steamer cruise from Dresden to Königstein with Elbe castles, Canaletto views, Bastei rocks, and Fortress Königstein from the water.
Germany · CANOES & KAYAKS
15 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in Germany to Plan a Day Around
The 15 best canoes & kayaks tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. The first one is first for a reason; start there.
Berlin: Kayaking Tour Kreuzberg – Sunset on Landwehr Canal
2.Kayaking Tour Kreuzberg – Sunset on Landwehr Canal
Paddle Berlin’s Kreuzberg at sunset on the Landwehr Canal, hear local history, and enjoy a relaxed small-group kayak tour with a guide.
“The kayak tour was a fantastic way to see Kreuzberg - the guides were extremely knowledgeable and it was a lovely way to beat the heat!”
Dresden: Paddle Steamer Winter Cruise to Pillnitz
3.Paddle Steamer Winter Cruise to Pillnitz
3-hour Dresden paddle steamer winter cruise to Pillnitz Castle, past the Blue Wonder Bridge, with audio guide and hot mulled wine.
“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 the Spree on a 3-hour kayak tour, gliding under bridges and seeing East Berlin from the water.
“The unexpected highlight of my week in Berlin. Sociable, informative, beautiful scenery and very relaxing.”
Berlin: Guided Tour by Canoe
5.Guided Tour by Canoe
Paddle the Landwehr Canal by canoe through Kreuzberg. See Oberbaum Bridge, Molecule Man, and East-West port remains on a guided 2-hour tour.
“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”
Berlin: Kayaking Tour West – one-way tour
6.Kayaking Tour West – one-way tour
Kayak one-way west from Kreuzberg to Charlottenburg, paddling under the U1 rails and crossing a famous Berlin water lock.
“Our guide was informative and catered well to ensure we all understood the history of the canal and surrounding areas. Such a good way to see another side of a city.”
Stuttgart: Canadian Canoe Rental
7.Canadian Canoe Rental
Rent a canoe at Stuttgart’s Riverhouse on the Neckar, get a briefing and route map, and paddle 1-2 hours through nature and city views.
Stuttgart: Stand Up Paddling Rental
8.Stand Up Paddling Rental
Rent a stand up paddleboard in Stuttgart and glide the Neckar for an hour, with gear, a briefing, and a simple route map for families.
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Leipzig: Karl-Heine-Canal 2 – Hour Canoe Tour up to 3 people
9.Karl-Heine-Canal 2 – Hour Canoe Tour up to 3 people
Paddle Leipzig’s Karl-Heine-Canal for 2.5 hours, see villas, parks, and industrial monuments from the water, with a local guide.
“Sehr netter Guide, allerdings manchmal schwierig zu verstehen durch Wind und Abstand.”
Explore Berlin by canoe
10.Explore Berlin by canoe
Paddle Berlin’s Spree and Landwehrkanal in a provided canoe. Easy pace, Oberbaumbrücke views, humorous history, English guides.
“Thanks for a great tour! We had loads of fun :) a great experience, would definitely recommend seeing Berlin by canoe and our excellent guides!”
Heidelberg: 2-Hour Kayak Tour
11.2-Hour Kayak Tour
Paddle Heidelberg on the Neckar in a small group with a live guide. See the old bridge and castle from a kayak.
Fantastic canoe circuit
12.Fantastic canoe circuit
Paddle an 8 km canoe circuit beside the Danube in Bavaria, with locks, canoe stairs, and wildlife views on a 3.5 hour trip.
“Wahnsinnig schln und idyllisch - kann ich nur weiterempfehlen!”
Kayak-Tour in Heidelberg on river Neckar
13.Kayak-Tour in Heidelberg on river Neckar
Kayak the Neckar in Heidelberg in about 2 hours, passing Old Bridge and the castle. Beginner-friendly solo and tandem kayaks, English.
“Very nice trip, very nice guide. We had lot of fun. Boads were good. 100% recommand. A lot to see from water”
Lübeck’s old town by canoe: explore and circumnavigate on your own
14.Lübeck’s old town by canoe: explore and circumnavigate on your own
Paddle Lübeck’s old town by canoe, passing Holsten Gate and salt warehouses, with freedom to stop and a calm 5 km 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
15.Cultural kayak tour in Stralsund
Paddle Stralsund by kayak for about 2 hours, view the sailing ship from below, circle the harbor island, and learn Hanseatic history.
“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”
