Germany · CANOES & KAYAKS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 11 kayak trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Cruise from Dresden toward Königstein aboard a historic paddle steamer, passing the Canaletto view, Elbe castles, Pillnitz Palace, Bastei rock formations, and Königstein Fortress. Choose a round trip or one-way sailing. Commentary is provided in English and German by onboard announcements or app.
Spend three hours on an authentic paddle steamer sailing from Dresden's Old Town to Pillnitz Castle. You'll pass three Elbe castles, the Blue Wonder Bridge, and winter-lit river views, with German or English audio commentary and hot mulled wine available onboard.
“freundlicher Service, schöne Einrichtung, nette Erklärungen, gute Länge”
Spend two hours paddling through Kreuzberg with a live English or German guide. From Jockel Biergarten, you pass Admiralbrücke, Maybachufer, old East-West border sites, Molecule Man, Oberbaum Bridge, and Badeschiff. Guides such as Florian, Pedro, and Robin add local stories and Berlin humor.
“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”
Rent a canoe at Riverhouse Stuttgart Münster and paddle the Neckar for one to two hours. You’ll get a paddle, life jacket, route map, and short briefing in German or English. Bring a towel and spare clothes, and check child life jacket availability before booking.
Meet at Riverhouse Stuttgart Münster for a one-hour private SUP rental on the Neckar. You receive a paddle, life jacket, and short briefing, then follow the route map at your own pace. German and English support is available. Bring swim skills, a towel, and spare clothes.
Join Canoe Berlin for a two-hour English-language paddle from Ratiborstraße through the Landwehrkanal and onto the Spree. Guides such as Pedro and Florian mix Berlin stories with gentle instruction. You will pass the Oberbaumbrücke, Molecule Man, Badeschiff, Görlitzer Park, and former border-control remains.
“2 hour canoeing experience exploring the canal and river in Berlin. We enjoyed seeing Berlin from a different perspective”
Join Paddle Tours Heidelberg for a two-hour kayak trip along the Neckar. Choose a single or double kayak, learn from an English- or German-speaking guide such as Ludger or Jutta, and see Heidelberg Castle, the Old Bridge, and the old town from the river.
Pick up a kayak, paddle, life vest, waterproof bag, and waterway map at Kanuscheune in Bremen. After a short briefing in English or German, spend 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM paddling the calm Wümme River at your own pace. This private, self-guided outing suits confident swimmers and families.
Join a guided three-hour canoe trip from Viechtach along the Schwarzer Regen, known locally as Bayerisch Kanada. You receive paddling instruction, a canoe, waterproof bags, a map, and a ride back to your car from Höllensteinsee. No previous canoeing experience is needed.
“Die Tour war wirklich sehr schön und auch für Anfänger geeignet. Wir können die Tour nur empfehlen! Leider hat uns eine Anfahrtsbeschreibung gefehlt. Die Straße ohne Hausnummer hat uns und unser Navi nicht weitergeholfen. Und der Hinweis dass es vom Parkplatz bis zum Treffpunkt noch etwas zu laufen ist, hätte uns nicht ganz so in Stress gebracht;-) Aber wir konnten den Veranstalter direkt telefonisch erreichen! Aber die schöne Tour hat uns entschädigt!”
Meet SUP Club Chiemsee at Badeplatz Schraml for a one-hour stand-up paddle session on Lake Chiemsee. You receive a board, paddle, leash, and life jacket, plus basic safety and technique advice. Paddle at your own pace within 300 meters of shore.
Pick up a canoe at Kanuscheune Bremen, hear a short briefing in German or English, and paddle the Wümme from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Your group of up to three gets a boat, paddles, life vests, route map, and waterproof bag for a self-guided day on the water.
Pick a city, a river or a beer hall.
