Family holidays on the Havel River

Rent a houseboat for exciting family holidays. You can choose from a wide range of options including a simple adventure raft or even a fully furnished 'floating' holiday house with fireplace and/or a sauna. Most boats can be operated without a skipper’s licence or only require a brief training session to obtain a Charter Permit ('Charterschein').

Potsdam–Havelberg

In recent years houseboats and rafts have become more popular on the Havel River between Potsdam and Havelberg. The perfect family holiday – a holiday house on water. There is a lot to be discovered between shoving off and arrival. Look here for a selection of highlights along your route. 

Potsdam

Historic architecture meets modern art, exhibition on art in the GDR and international art after 1989, as well as special exhibitions

 

Business hours/Admission:

Mon., Wed. – Sun., 11am – 7pm, 1st Thu. of the month until 9pm

€14 adults, €10 reduced rate, free admission for children and youth under 18

Contact:

Alter Markt· Humboldtstraße 5-6 · 14467 Potsdam · Phone: (+49-331) 23 60 14 499

www.museum-barberini.com

Schwielowsee

Werder (Havel)

Ketzin/Havel

Kloster Lehnin

Brandenburg an der Havel

Pritzerbe

Bahnitz

Milow

Premnitz

Rathenow

Hohennauen

Strodehne

Havelberg

Lively town centres

Historic town centres with a medieval spirit, splendid castles and gardens on the banks of the Havel River, cathedrals and cloisters creating an impressive skyline.

» more on the region

Waterside cafés and restaurants

Numerous restaurants tempt visitors to enjoy meals with a waterside view and can be reached directly by boat.

Activities on the water and at the waterside

You are closest to the water when canoeing, surfing, water skiing or standup paddle boarding (SUP). Check our  » Wasserwanderkarte (water touring map) for canoe/kayak, SUP and surfing outfitters.

'Naturpark Westhavelland' nature reserve

It is not uncommon to spot beavers, European otters or sea eagles when floating past the pristine nature of the Havelland region.

www.westhavelland-naturpark.de

Spectacular night sky

he particularly dark nights in the Westhavelland region offer glorious views of the Milky Way. Due to this feature the region was declared to be Germany’s first dark-sky park.

www.sternenpark-westhavelland.de

Swimming in the Havel River

here are flat, sandy beaches for bathing all along the Havel River and the many lakes, with secluded places to drop anchor in pristine nature or attractive swimming areas near towns. However, please bear in mind that you are not allowed to enter swimming areas by boat.

Fishing made easy

For those who love catching their own meals, there are numerous promising fishing grounds along the lakes, rivers and former clay pits. » Click here for more information on fishing.

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