Discover Babelsberg Park and Palace by boat

Exploring Potsdam from the Water

Discover the World Heritage city from the water for a special experience.

There are numerous round trips, day trips and evening trips offered by the boat operators at Potsdam. – © Andre Stiebitz / PMSG

Paddling along the Havel river. – © PMSG, André Stiebitz

The Glienicke Bridge once marked the border between West Berlin and Potsdam. Due to its location, captures spies were exchanged here between East and West giving the bridge it's nickname "Bridge of Spies".
Today the Glienicke Bridge is the gateway to the Potsdam lakescape. – © PMSG, André Stiebitz

There are numerous round trips, day trips and evening trips offered by the boat operators at Potsdam. – © Andre Stiebitz / PMSG

Potsdam is more than a city. It is a beautiful landscape, an island. Brandenburg's state capital invites you to take a water taxi along the idyllic Havel River, cool off in the waters of lake Heiliger See or even man the oars yourself. Only those who have experienced Potsdam from the water will know the city from its most beautiful point of view. Numerous palaces are located directly on the banks of the Havel and its reservoirs.

Whether sailing, paddling, on a raft or motorboat - the Havel and its lakes offer the perfect site for water sports enthusiasts. The numerous rental stations leave nothing to be desired. They provide the necessary equipment for a relaxed trip or holiday on the water. Harbors, marinas, rest areas for water sports enthusiasts and clubs also include have moorings for all boat sizes. Restaurants and cafés on the waterfront can be reached directly by boat for a little refreshment. In addition, many isolated bays invite you to anchor.