Berlin Havel River 7 Lakes Boat Tour - Wannsee & Glienicke Bridge Cruise

Explore the 7 Lakes of the Havel River Starting from Spandau

This boat tour departs from the Lindenufer pier in Berlin-Spandau and takes you on a approximately 3.5-hour journey across the lakes of the Havel River, nestled between Berlin and Potsdam. Glide through landscapes designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites, admiring grand parks, churches, and palaces that tell the story of Prussian history, all viewed from the water. You'll navigate through areas that once marked the border between East and West Germany, passing by natural riverbanks and heritage-listed buildings.

Live commentary is provided onboard, and restroom facilities are available. While outside food and drinks are not permitted, you can purchase refreshments on board.

Pass by Villas on Grunewald and Wannsee Lakes

The route takes you along Grunewald, Berlin's largest landscape conservation area, passing by the Silbersee, Grunewald Tower, the Schwanenwerder peninsula, the Imchen Island (one of Germany's smallest nature reserves), and the Kladow harbor.

You'll then cross the Great Wannsee (Großer Wannsee), gliding past the Wannsee Lido, Villa Liebermann, the House of the Wannsee Conference, and Villa Balmoral. The scenic villas and gardens continue along the Little Wannsee (Kleiner Wannsee), and you'll also pass by the Tiefen See and Stölpchensee lakes.

Cruise Under the Glienicke Bridge Towards Potsdam

After navigating the Prinz-Friedrich-Leopold Canal and passing through the Griebnitzsee lake, you'll enter the Havel River in Potsdam. The cruise continues past the magnificent Babelsberg Palace and Park, and the waterside Glienicke Palace. You'll then pass under the Glienicke Bridge, famously known as the 'Bridge of Spies', arriving at Jungfernsee lake.

Return to Lindenufer via Pfaueninsel

From Jungfernsee, the boat heads upstream, passing the Church of the Redeemer on the former East-West Berlin border and the fairytale-like Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island) with its summer palace and historic buildings. The tour concludes as you return to the starting point at the Lindenufer pier in Spandau.

※ Live commentary on board is provided in German.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may be subject to change due to local conditions.