What to do · Lübben (Spreewald)
Canoeing the canals from Lübben
Information
- From
- €22 the single kayak, 2 h; canoe for 4, €35
- Duration
- 2 h
- Season
- April to October, Thursday to Sunday
- Who it's for
- Families with children who can swim, and adults; no previous experience needed
What it is
Paddling the canals yourself is the quiet way to see the Spreewald. Bootsverleih Gebauer, at Lindenstraße 18 in the centre of Lübben, hires out kayaks, Canadian canoes and rowing boats, and suggests three easy routes: the small-locks route, about 4.1 km and an hour to an hour and a half; the trial route, 4.6 or 6.6 km and an hour and a half to two hours; and the large-locks route, about 6.8 km and two to two and a half hours.
Prices and opening times
Single kayak, €22 for up to two hours and €3 for each extra hour (€30 for the day). Canoe for two adults and two children or rowing boat for four, €35 for up to two hours and €7 for each extra hour (€51 for the day). Open from April to September Thursday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, last departure at 16:00; in October, until 17:00, last departure at 15:00. On the water, punts have right of way.
Tips
- Set off before 11:00 There are fewer boats on the canals.
- Go Thursday to Sunday It is closed on weekdays.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need experience?
No; the routes are flat with simple manual locks.
How much does it cost?
From €22 for two hours in a single kayak.
As a familyWith teenagers
Who runs it
- Bootsverleih GebauerSingle kayak, up to 2 h Visit their website
- Bootsverleih GebauerCanadian canoe for 2 adults and 2 children, up to 2 h Visit their website
