5 Kayak Trips in Germany to Build a Day Around

1.Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 591 reviews · 270 - 570 minutes · from $36Our pick

Cruise from Dresden to Königstein by paddle steamer, passing Elbe castles, Pillnitz, Bastei, Saxon Switzerland, and Königstein Fortress.

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2.Paddle Steamer Winter Cruise to Pillnitz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

Cruise Dresden’s Elbe on a historic paddle steamer to Pillnitz Castle, with winter views, mulled wine, castles, and the Blue Wonder Bridge.

“freundlicher Service, schöne Einrichtung, nette Erklärungen, gute Länge”

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3.Guided Tour by Canoe

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 116 reviews · from $44

Paddle Berlin’s Landwehr Canal through Kreuzberg, passing Molecule Man, Oberbaum Bridge, old border sites, and colorful canal-side culture.

“This was such a wonderful experience - could not have asked for a better guide! Pedro was playful, knowledgeable, and sweet. We loved getting his unique perspective on the city and we’re grateful for perfect sunny weather for this canoe tour :) ABSOLUTELY WOULD RECOMMEND”

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4.Full-Day Kayak Rental on the Wümme River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · from $56Top rated

Paddle Bremen’s calm Wümme River at your own pace with a kayak, map, safety briefing, and waterproof bag included.

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5.Bremen Tour: Full-Day Canoe Rental on the Wümme River

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews

Paddle Bremen’s Wümme River at your own pace with a full-day canoe, map, safety briefing, and dry bag for up to three people.

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