Canal boat holidays in Mecklenburg, Brandenburg and Berlin

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Overview

The beauty of the Plauer See mesmerises you as you travel toward the medieval town of Plau, famous for its impressive castle. You’ve discovered the charm of river cruises in Germany! You’re in the midst of a foray into a land of forests and medieval villages, of Baroque castles and cosy waterfront restaurants, of parks and lakeside resorts.

Top highlights:

• The twelfth century church in Malchow
• Plau-am-See’s boisterous city hall

Example itinerary:

The following is only an example, you can explore this area in whichever order you want, so long as your boat is back at the end base at the end of your trip:

• Jabel: Jabel is a quiet and peaceful village, perfect place for relaxing and taking it easy. Stroll downtown and discover a beautiful old brick church, and cycle around the canal bank to admire the beautiful scenery.
• Malchow: Also called the City-Island, Malchow has many treasures for you to discover. Downtown, you will find a huge mill, and an old church from the 12th century with an organ museum inside. There’s also a pretty flower garden if you’re in the mood for a stroll.
• Plau am See: Welcome to Plau am See, a peaceful and welcoming little village along the canal. Visit the charming ivy-covered City Hall while leisurely perusing downtown. For a change of scenery, take a peaceful walk along the canal bank.
• Waren: Stop at Waren for a pleasant walk along the lake banks, and enjoy it’s wonderful landscapes. Downtown, you will find many quaint monuments, like the old timbered houses. You’ll also want to see the old water tower and Saint Mary’s church.

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Overview

It’s the land of 1,000 lakes, and the reason why is obvious as you follow the connecting waters to savour a delightful blend of culture, history, upscale shopping, fine dining and unparalleled natural beauty. The bustle of lively Waren stands in contrast to laid-back 13th century Plau, but both represent distinct charms of German river cruises.

Top highlights:

• The twelfth century church in Malchow 
• Plau-am-See’s boisterous city hall 
• Hiking through Marina Wolfsbruch

Example itinerary:

The following is only an example, you can explore this area in whichever order you want, so long as your boat is back at the end base at the end of your trip:

• Jabel: Jabel is a quiet and peaceful village a perfect place for relaxing. Stroll downtown and discover a beautiful, old brick church, and cycle around the canal bank to admire the beautiful scenery.
• Malchow: Also called the City-Island, Malchow has many treasures for you to discover. Downtown, you will find a huge mill, and an old church from the 12th century with an organ museum inside. There’s also a pretty flower garden if you’re in the mood for a stroll.
• Plau am See: Welcome to Plau am See, a peaceful and welcoming little village along the canal. Visit the charming ivy-covered City Hall while leisurely perusing downtown. For a change of scenery, take a peaceful walk along the canal bank.
• Waren: Stop at Waren for a pleasant walk along the lake’s bank, and enjoy it’s wonderful landscapes. Downtown, you will find many quaint monuments, like the old timbered houses. You’ll also want to see the old water tower and Saint Mary’s Church.
• Röbel: Welcome to Robel, a charming and peaceful town located along the large Muritz lake. Take a walk downtown between the colourful timbered houses, and enjoy one of their many fine restaurants.
• Mirow: Mirow is a charming little town with timbered houses. Stop here to see the beautiful Mirow castle located magnificently on its own island. The church, surrounded by lush countryside, is also a nice place to visit and relax.
• Marina Wolfsbruch: A beautiful harbour surrounded by forest, Marina Wolfsbruch is a pretty little place where you will find many hotels and restaurants. If you would like to stretch your legs, there are also hiking paths on the outskirts.
• Rheinsberg: Along the bank, surrounded by a lush and green forest, stands the large Castle of Rheinberg. You may visit it, along with its gardens, and museum. Downtown, you will also enjoy seeing the Evangelical Church of Saint Laurent, built in the 13th century.

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Overview

You’ve crossed Lake Müritz and cruised to splendid Rheinsberg. You timed your arrival to coincide with a live evening concert on the grounds of the Baroque castle there, and you look forward to a stroll in the gardens beforehand. German river cruises offer a mix of pleasures, like some pampering at the resort amenities of Marina Wolfsbruch at the end of your travels!

Top highlights:

• The isolated Mirow Castle 
• The Evangelical Church of Saint-Laurent in Rheinsberg
• Hiking through Marina Wolfsbruch 
• The outstanding scenery beyond Muritz Lake

Example itinerary:

The following is only an example, you can explore this area in whichever order you want, so long as your boat is back at the end base at the end of your vacation:

• Jabel: Jabel is a quiet and peaceful village a perfect place for relaxing and taking is easy. Stroll downtown and discover a beautiful, old brick church, and cycle around the canal banks to admire the beautiful scenery.
• Waren: Stop at Waren for a pleasant walk along the lakes bank, and enjoy it’s wonderful landscapes. Downtown, you will find many quaint monuments, like the old timbered houses. You’ll also want to see the old water tower and Saint Mary’s Church.
• Röbel: Welcome to Robel, a charming and peaceful town located along the large Muritz lake. Take a walk downtown between the colourful timbered houses, and enjoy one of their many fine restaurants.
• Mirow: Mirow is a charming little town with timbered houses. Stop here to see the beautiful, Mirow castle located magnificently on its own island. The church, surrounded by lush countryside, is also a nice place to visit and relax.
• Rheinsberg: Along the bank, surrounded by a lush green forest, stands the large Castle of Rheinberg. You may visit it, along with its gardens, and museum. Downtown, you will also enjoy seeing the Evangelical Church of Saint Laurent, built in the thirteenth century.
• Marina Wolfsbruch: A beautiful harbour surrounded by forest, Marina Wolfsbruch is a pretty little place where you will find many hotels and restaurants. If you would like to stretch your legs, there are also hiking paths on the outskirts.

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Overview

The waters of Lake Müritz stretch out before you, and grand castles jut from forested slopes. You think you’re in paradise as you guide the boat to the next resort, or as you nose into a new waterfront town with its very own Baroque palace. The big lakes are all part of a river cruise in Germany!

Top highlights:

• Hiking through Marina Wolfsbruch
• The isolated Mirow Castle
• The colourful houses of Röbel
• The outstanding scenery beyond Müritz Lake

Example itinerary:

The following is only an example, you can explore this area in whichever order you want, so long as your boat is back at the end base at the end of your trip:

• Marina Wolfsbruch: A beautiful harbour surrounded by forest, Marina Wolfsbruch is a pretty little place where you will find many hotels and restaurants. If you would like to stretch your legs, there are also hiking paths on the outskirts.
• Mirow: Mirow is a charming little town with timbered houses. Stop here to see the beautiful Mirow castle located magnificently on its own island. The church, surrounded by lush countryside, is also a nice place to visit and relax.
• Röbel: Welcome to Robel, a charming and peaceful town located along the large Muritz lake. Take a walk downtown between the colorful timbered houses, and enjoy one of their many fine restaurants.
• Waren: Stop at Waren for a pleasant walk along the lake banks, and enjoy it’s wonderful landscapes. Downtown, you will find many quaint monuments, like the old timbered houses. You’ll also want to see the old water tower and Saint Mary’s Church.
• Jabel: Jabel is a quiet and peaceful village a perfect place for relaxing and taking it easy. Stroll downtown and discover a beautiful, old brick church, and cycle around the canal bank to admire the beautiful scenery.

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The water sparkles off the bow and tall trees line the shores. The warm summer breeze carries the scent of wildflowers whilst you travel ever closer to a town that once hosted a grand palace destroyed in 1945. A river cruise in Germany brings you to this historic place with its Castle Church and Château Park, all harking back to a storied past!

Top highlights:

• Hiking through Marina Wolfsbruch
• Catching a show at the Landestheater Neustrelitz

Example itinerary:

The following is only an example, you can explore this area in whichever order you want, so long as your boat is back at the end base at the end of your trip:

• Marina Wolfsbruch: A beautiful harbour surrounded by forest, Marina Wolfsbruch is a pretty little place where you will find many hotels and restaurants. If you would like to stretch your legs, there are also hiking paths on the outskirts.
• Neustrelitz: Neustrelitz is a large city with many beautiful sights to see, especially downtown. You will enjoy walking along a footpath and seeing the Zierke Church which is surrounded by gorgeous green gardens, perfect for a walk. If you stay the night, you could possibly catch a show at the theatre.

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Palaces and châteaux imbue Brandenburg and Mecklenburg with an ambiance of elegance. The incredible culture and beauty of Germany river cruises is obvious as you stroll in mediaeval market squares and browse in the shops in cities like Mirow and Rheinsberg. Pampering yourself is part of the fun, so you plan to thoroughly enjoy the watersports and resort amenities at Marina Wolfsbruch!

Top highlights:

• Hiking through Marina Wolfsbruch 
• The Evangelical Church of Saint-Laurent in Rheinsberg
• The isolated Mirow Castle 
• Catching a show at the Landestheater Neustrelitz
• The WWII memorial in Fürstenberg

Example itinerary:

The following is only an example, you can explore this area in whichever order you want, so long as your boat is back at the end base at the end of your vacation

• Marina Wolfsbruch: A beautiful harbor surrounded by forest, Marina-Wolfsbruch is a pretty little place where you will find many hotels and restaurants. If you would like to stretch your legs, there are also hiking paths on the outskirts.
• Rheinsberg: Along the bank, surrounded by a lush and green forest, stands the large Castle of Rheinberg. You may visit it, along with its gardens, and museum. Downtown, you will also enjoy seeing the Evangelical Church of Saint-Laurent, built in the thirteenth century.
• Mirow: Mirow is a charming little town with timbered houses. Stop here to see the beautiful, Mirow castle located magnificently on its own island . The church, surrounded by lush countryside, is also a nice place to visit and relax.
• Neustrelitz: Neustrelitz is a large city with many beautiful sights to see, especially downtown. You will enjoy walking along a footpath and seeing the Zierke church which is surrounded by gorgeous green gardens, perfect for a walk. If you stay the night, you could possibly catch a show at the theater.
• Fürstenberg: Fustenberg is a city full of history. Here, you can visit a World War 2 memorial and learn about the events that took place in the city decades ago. The protestant church also makes for an interesting visit and there are also great paths for cycling.
• Himmelpfort: Once an old city of fishermen, Himmelpfort is now a famous tourist destination. Take a walk downtown and discover the vestiges of the old abbey. And, if you want to get a little exercise, there are plenty of beautiful cycle paths among the beautiful lakes.
• Lychen: Lychen is located in the middle of a great natural park, a green and welcoming place perfect for relaxation. Come here and see the wonderful scenery and lakes during sunset, or go downtown and discover the beautiful sanatorium, or the Saint-Johannes church.

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Overview

The great Lake Werbellinsee comes from the meltings of the majestic moutains around here for millenia. Cruise along the pretty river Havel and discover a part of Germany’s history and patrimony, seeing monuments like famous Joachimsthal village and its hunting lodge made by King Frederick William IV of Prussia; or beautiful charming villages such as Echhorst. In this preserved area, you will enjoy the quietness – perfect moments for enjoying the sunset over the lake, eating one of the regional dishes: the Marane!

Top highlights:

• Hiking through the paths of Marina Wolfsbruch
• The WWII memorial in Fürstenberg
• The red brick neoclassical church of Liebenwalde

Example itinerary:

The following is only an example, you can explore this area in whichever order you want, so long as your boat is back at the end base at the end of your trip:

• Marina Wolfsbruch: A beautiful harbour surrounded by forest, Marina Wolfsbruch is a pretty little place where you will find many hotels and restaurants. If you would like to stretch your legs, there are also hiking paths on the outskirts.
• Fürstenberg: Fürstenberg is a city full of history. Here, you can visit a World War II memorial and learn about the events that took place in the city decades ago. The protestant church also makes for an interesting visit and there are also great paths for cycling.
• Himmelpfort: Once an old city of fishermen, Himmelpfort is now a famous tourist destination. Take a walk downtown and discover the vestiges of the old abbey. If you want to get a little exercise, there are plenty of beautiful cycle paths among the beautiful lakes.
• Zehdenick: Zehdenick is a gathering of several little villages. It is a pretty big town full of heritage that you may appreciate. Take time to take a stroll here and see the old fortified city church in Bergsdorf. Downtown, you may can tour the beautiful, newly-erected city church.
• Liebenwalde: Welcome to Liebenwalde, a beautiful and charming town surrounded by a lush green forest. Here, you can enjoy a relaxing walk and see the handsome red brick neoclassical church and you can learn about the local history in the museum.

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Overview

The Brandenburg and Mecklenburg regions are your vacation playgrounds on Germany river cruises you know you won’t forget! The myriad waterways wind through protected nature reserves. You come and play, shouting and laughing with friends whilst enjoying watersports on Lake Müritz and the resort amenities of Marina Wolfsbruch. Then you head off to explore medieval towns and castles!

Top highlights:

• Hiking through Marina Wolfsbruch 
• The Evangelical Church of Saint-Laurent in Rheinsberg
• The isolated Mirow Castle 
• The old water tower and Saint-Mary’s Church in Waren
• The boisterous city hall of Plau-am-See

Example itinerary:

The following is only an example, you can explore this area in whichever order you want, so long as your boat is back at the end base at the end of your trip:

• Marina Wolfsbruch: A beautiful harbour surrounded by forest, Marina Wolfsbruch is a pretty little place where you will find many hotels and restaurants. If you would like to stretch your legs, there are also hiking paths on the outskirts.
• Rheinsberg: Along the bank, surrounded by a lush green forest, stands the large Castle of Rheinberg. You may visit it, along with its gardens, and museum. Downtown, you will also enjoy seeing the Evangelical Church of Saint Laurent, built in the thirteenth century.
• Mirow: Mirow is a charming little town with timbered houses. Stop here to see the beautiful, Mirow castle located magnificently on its own island. The church, surrounded by lush countryside, is also a nice place to visit and relax.
• Röbel: Welcome to Röbel, a charming and peaceful town located along the large Muritz lake. Take a walk downtown between the colourful timbered houses, and enjoy one of their many fine restaurants.
• Waren: Stop at Waren for a pleasant walk along the lake banks, and enjoy its wonderful landscapes. Downtown, you will find many quaint monuments like the old timbered houses. You’ll also want to see the old water tower and Saint Mary’s Church.
• Jabel: Jabel is a quiet and peaceful village a perfect place for relaxing and taking it easy. Stroll downtown and discover a beautiful, old brick church, and cycle around the canal bank to admire the beautiful scenery.
• Malchow: Also called City Island, Malchow has many treasures for you to discover. Downtown, you will find a huge mill, and an old church from the 12th century with an organ museum inside. There’s also a pretty flower garden if you’re in the mood for a stroll.
• Plau am See: Welcome to Plau am See, a peaceful and welcoming little village along the canal. Visit the charming ivy-covered City Hall while leisurely perusing downtown. For a change of scenery, take a peaceful walk along the canal banks.