Dresden: Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise
1.Königstein Fortress Paddle Steamer Cruise
Cruise from Dresden to Königstein by paddle steamer, passing Elbe castles, Pillnitz, Bastei, Saxon Switzerland, and Königstein Fortress.
Germany · CANOES & KAYAKS
13 Kayak Trips in Germany to Build a Day Around
Good kayak trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Dresden: Paddle Steamer Winter Cruise to Pillnitz
2.Paddle Steamer Winter Cruise to Pillnitz
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”
Berlin: Guided Tour by Canoe
3.Guided Tour by Canoe
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”
Stuttgart: Canadian Canoe Rental
4.Canadian Canoe Rental
Paddle Stuttgart’s Neckar by canoe for up to two hours, with equipment, a route map, and time to relax at Riverhouse beach.
Stuttgart: Stand Up Paddling Rental
5.Stand Up Paddling Rental
Paddle the Neckar from Stuttgart Münster with a one-hour SUP rental, safety gear, a short briefing, and beachside food afterward.
Explore Berlin by canoe
6.Explore Berlin by canoe
Paddle Berlin’s Landwehrkanal and Spree past Oberbaum Bridge, Molecule Man, Görlitzer Park, and Cold War relics with friendly guides.
“It was a hot day & the guide was very sweet, we saw the molecular people close up and learned a little bit the about the history and the current issues.. Thank you”
Heidelberg: 2-Hour Kayak Tour
7.2-Hour Kayak Tour
Paddle the Neckar past Heidelberg Castle, Old Bridge, and the old town on a small-group kayak tour for all skill levels.
Kayak-Tour in Heidelberg on river Neckar
8.Kayak-Tour in Heidelberg on river Neckar
Paddle beneath Heidelberg’s Old Bridge on a small-group Neckar kayak tour with city views, local stories, and beginner-friendly instruction.
“Such a fun morning on the river! Picturesque, wonderful commentary on Heidelberg history, excellent guide. Two thumbs up!”
Bremen: Full-Day Kayak Rental on the Wümme River
9.Full-Day Kayak Rental on the Wümme River
Paddle Bremen’s calm Wümme River at your own pace with a kayak, map, safety briefing, and waterproof bag included.
Kayak or SUP tour on the water through Saarbrücken
10.Kayak or SUP tour on the water through Saarbrücken
Paddle 5.6 km through Saarbrücken at sunset by kayak, canoe, or SUP, with Martin Lang guiding a small-group city tour on the Saar.
“The SUP basic course, as you know it from Martin, was wonderfully organized. He taught us how to paddle in a very short time, so the initial uncertainty was quickly forgotten and we had a lot of fun.”
From Viechtach: Regen River Canoe Tour to Höllensteinsee
11.From Viechtach: Regen River Canoe Tour to Höllensteinsee
Paddle the quiet Schwarzer Regen from Viechtach to Höllensteinsee through Bavarian Forest scenery, with instruction and return transfer included.
“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!”
Stand Up Paddling at lake Chiemsee
12.Stand Up Paddling at lake Chiemsee
Paddle Chiemsee from Schraml bathing area with quality gear, a safety briefing, and one hour on the water for $20 per person.
Bremen Tour: Full-Day Canoe Rental on the Wümme River
13.Bremen Tour: Full-Day Canoe Rental on the Wümme River
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.