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Best Spree River Cruises (Berlin): schedules, prices

Cruise on the Spree River in Berlin in Germany
Cruise on the Spree River in Berlin in Germany

One of the tourist activities what you can do during your trip to berlin is a cruise through Spree river.

If you have not yet visited the German capital, you may not know that the city is crossed by a river that winds its way through the most central and monumental areas of Berlin.

Indeed, I advise you that when planning the Berlin visit Reserve some time to take this cruise.

Where do Spree River cruises in Berlin depart from?

There are various places on the river from where boats leave to navigate the river Spree river, but a good place to start the excursion is from the piers in the Jannowitzbrücke pier, not far from the Museum island and the area of Alexanderplatz.

The boats leave from there at different times, so that this tourist activity can be done in the morning or early afternoon.

Cruise on the Spree River and the Landwehrkanal in Berlin

For example, you have the Cruise on the Spree River and the Landwehrkanal, lasting three and a half hours, in which you will tour the most important corners of the center of the German capital.

This Berlin river cruise It begins by touring the banks of the medieval quarter of San Nicolás, and then pass by the Protestant cathedral, the Home, and the Museum Islands, the Ancient National Gallery, Pergamon Museum y Bode.

Cruise on the Spree River in Berlin in Germany
Cruise on the Spree River in Berlin in Germany

On its journey, the ship passes under various bridges until it reaches the back of the Reichstag, and cross under the walkway that connects the two buildings of the very modern new parliamentary headquarters, and reaches the iconic Oberbaum Bridge.

This boat trip through Berlin It will also take you through a canal plot Landwehr Canal. that connects the Spree river with one of the most important monuments of the city: the Charlottenburg palace.

On the cruise you will have the help of a audio guide in spanish that will give you all the explanations.

Solar Boat Cruise on the Spree River in Berlin

Another interesting alternative is the Solar boat cruise on the Spree River, with a duration of two hours, which is done in the mornings

Also starting from the aforementioned Jannowitzbrücke pier, you will navigate the river in a modern solar catamaran that does not emit polluting gases.

Cruise on the Spree River in Berlin in Germany
Cruise on the Spree River in Berlin in Germany

Also with the help of an audio guide in Spanish, this cruise will take you to places such as the East Side Gallery of the old Berlin Wall, you will pass under the arches of the Oberbaumbrücke bridge, you will reach the Abteibrücke bridge, and you will also see the one known as Isla de la Juventud.

Finally, we tell you that in Berlin are also offered other cruises, some with a less complete route, lasting just one hour, as well as night cruises, in some of which dinner is included.

In advance of your trip, here you can reserve your one-hour cruise on the Spree River, and if you prefer, you night cruise in berlin, two and a half hours long.

Map: how to get to the Jannowitzbrücke pier in Berlin

Here you have a map in which it is indicated where is the Jannowitzbrücke pier in the city of Berlin

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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