Posted by Hardly any other large city in Germany has as many water areas as Potsdam. The lakes around the city are connected by canals, ideal for excursion boats. On many days, thousands of tourists in Potsdam make such an excursion by boat. The region north of Potsdam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All the big boat tours go through this area. There are various tours on offer, and we have picked out some very good offers for you below. We have paid attention to the ratings of participants of the boat trips as well as to the price. All Potsdam boat tour offers include drinks and food on board. These are not included in the prices below. On all 3 boat tours below, the nature is also more than worth seeing.
Boat trip Berlin: Our page about boat trips in Berlin: Click Here
Bus City tour Potsdam with castles (duration 3 hours): Very popular city tour with many positive comments from participants. You drive through the city center, to the famous castles and many other great sights. Departure near Potsdam main station: More information and booking
Suggestion 1: The classic palace tour
Almost every Berliner has heard of it or done it himself. The well-known round trip by boat through Potsdam Schlösserrundfahrt is offered several times a day, on some days of the year even every hour. The boat trip lasts about 90 minutes. You see a lot in that time, which is probably one of the main reasons why this tour is so popular.
You pass several palaces, such as Cecilienhof Palace (picture), but also, for example, under the Glienicke Bridge, a symbol of German division. This was the border between West Berlin and Brandenburg. You will also pass the beautiful Peacock Island. Departure 100 metres from Potsdam main station. >>> More information and booking
Suggestion 2: Larger round trip (3 hours)
In addition to the 90-minute round trip, you see twice as much on the boat trip around Potsdam. In addition to the sights mentioned above, you also see some lakes in the Havel and some interesting villages such as the well-known Werder. This tour is also very popular. Departure 100 metres from Potsdam main station. >>> More information and booking
Suggestion 3: Drive from Wannsee to Potsdam.
This tour is also 3 hours long. This boat trip is not a round trip, you start at Wannsee on the outskirts of Berlin and arrive in Potsdam. At Wannsee you walk 5 minutes from the S-Bahn to the ferry pier. In Potsdam it’s only 100 metres to the main station. So you can do this tour very easily by public transport. You will see the UNESCO heritage north of Potsdam as well as many lakes, castles, bridges, islands and other sights. >>> More information and booking
Boat tour Berlin: Our page about boat tours in Berlin: Click here. The most popular tour is Berlin is a round trip Berlin Spree with government quarter etc.
Bus City tour Potsdam with castles (duration 3 hours): Very popular city tour with many positive comments from participants. You drive through the city center, to the famous castles and many other great sights. Departure near Potsdam main station: More information and booking
Great boat tour for tourists Berlin (1 hour)Every day in the season thousands of tourists take a trip on an excursion boat in the center of Berlin. By far the most popular tour starts in the center of Berlin and passes many sights such as government district with Reichstag and Chancellery, Museum Island and Berlin Cathedral. The excursion by ship lasts about 1 hour and costs 18 euros. You should definitely book online, with a guarantee of a seat: >>> More information and booking |