River Cruises & Boat Trips (2024)

Berlin has two large rivers - Spree and Havel - as well as lots of lakes and canals where ships and boats cruise. The Spree river flows in arches through the center of Berlin, south of it runs the Landwehr canal. Therefore, all boat tours through the inner city follow the same route over the Spree river and the Landwehr canal, only length and duration of the boat tours vary, depending on start and finish points. This page presents the most popular river cruises, tickets can be bought online.

River Cruise: "Historic City Cruise"

The "Historic City Cruise" presents many major sights along the River Spree between the Reichstag and Nicholas' Quarter. more

River Cruise "East Side Tour": Through the East on the River Spree

The East Side Tour focuses on the best-known sights along the river Spree in the eastern part of Berlin and includes some highlights in the government quarter as well. more

River Cruise "City-Spreefahrt": Experience Berlin From the Water

Short, interesting and informative: The City-Spreefahrt features the highlights of Berlin, including Berliner Dom, Museum Island and Reichstag. more

River Cruise by Solar Boat to the Spreepark

Experience Berlin on an emission-free solar catamaran and glide silently through the city to the abandon Spreepark fairground in Plänterwald. more

Evening River Cruise of the City Center

This river cruise is a tour of Berlin's historic and modern city center during the most romantic hours of the day and offers great views of the city at sunset. more

River Cruise "City Tour": From Berlin's City Centre to Westhafen

From Friedrichstraße to the city's largest port and back: The 2.5 hour City Tour features many notable sights and buildings in Berlin's historic and modern centre. more

River Cruise "Bridge Tour"

The popular boat trip along the Spree river and the Landwehr canal shows numerous sights of Berlin - and more than 60 bridges. more

Spree River Cruise to Müggelsee with Köpenick Old Town

Discover the beautiful old town of Berlin-Köpenick on this three-hour round trip and enjoy the natural landscape around Müggelsee lake. more

River Cruise "Tour of 7 Lakes": From Wannsee to Potsdam

This river cruise is a tour of seven Havel lakes in southwestern Berlin with excellent views of several UNESCO world heritage sites. more

River Cruise "World Heritage Cruise": Palaces and Gardens of Berlin and Potsdam

The river cruise from Berlin-Wannsee to Potsdam offers striking views of UNESCO-listed Prussian buildings on the banks of the River Havel. more

Sightseeing Experience: Berlin's Highlights on a Solar Catamaran

Exclusive and environmentally friendly: Take a sightseeing tour on the Spree River with a modern solar catamaran. more

Combined Offer: Private Berlin Tour by Bus and Boat

This combined tour package includes a 2-hour bus tour and a 1-hour boat trip on the River Spree through the city's centre. more

River Cruises for Groups

Ideal for groups or school outings for ten people or more: Boat trips along famous sights in Berlin's city centre, bridge tours or boat trips to Potsdam. more

Boat trip for school classes on the Spree river

A boat trip for school classes is one of the most relaxed ways to discover Berlin and its famous sights. more

Please note: The normal timetable for river cruises in Berlin applies from the end of March to the end of October. In the winter months only special cruises (such as Advent and Christmas cruises) can be booked.

River Cruise Piers

Pier Alte Börse / Hackescher Markt
Pier East Side Gallery (Ostbahnhof)
Pier East Side Gallery / Uber Arena
Pier Friedrichshagen
Pier Friedrichstraße (Reichstagufer)
Pier Friedrichstraße (Weidendamm)
Pier Gotzkowskybrücke
Pier Greenwichpromenade at Tegeler See
Pier Hafen Treptow
Pier Hansabrücke
Pier Hauptbahnhof
Pier Haus der Kulturen der Welt / Chancellery
Pier Jannowitzbrücke
Pier Köpenick (Luisenhain)
Pier Märkisches Ufer
Pier Nikolaiviertel
Pier Oberbaumbrücke
Pier Rübezahl
Pier Schlossbrücke at Charlottenburg Palace
Pier Wannsee