# Day trip from Berlin to Werder (Havel): the island, a Venetian gondola and thermal baths by the lake

RE1 to Werder, a stroll round the island and its mill, an hour's gondola ride on the Havel, Sunday lunch at the Alte Überfahrt and an afternoon of thermal baths on the shore of the Zernsee.

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/germany/brandenburg/werder-havel/itineraries/werder-gondola-and-thermal-baths-from-berlin · Revisado: 2026-11-12

## El día
- 09:30 · Salida: 30 min by train (RE1 from Berlin Hauptbahnhof; from the station to the island, about 20 minutes on foot)
- 10:30 · Walk round Werder island (Church of the Holy Spirit, bridge and mill)
  - 5 min on foot
- 12:00 · Venetian gondola on the Havel (Gondelfox · 1 h · €129 per boat, up to 4 people; book ahead) · Gondelfox, From €129 per gondola, up to 4 people
  - 8 min on foot
- 13:15 · Alte Überfahrt (Michelin star · €€€€ · Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 15:00; book ahead) · Alte Überfahrt, €€€€
  - 30 min on foot, 2,8 km
- 16:00 · Havel-Therme, the Zernsee thermal baths (Thermal baths 2 h · €30 at weekends; buy online) · Havel-Therme, From €28 per person; €30 at weekends and public holidays
- 18:30 · Vuelta: 30 min by train (From the Zernsee to the station, about 15 minutes on foot; RE1 to Berlin)

Werder is the shortest outing on this list: half an hour by train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and you are on an island in the Havel. The plan brings together the best of the town in a Sunday: a stroll, a genuine Venetian gondola, a Michelin-starred lunch and an afternoon of hot water.

## The day, hour by hour

9:30 · Train to Werder. The RE1 leaves Berlin Hauptbahnhof and stops at Potsdam; in about 30 minutes you are in Werder. Walk about 20 minutes to the island.

10:30 · The island. Fishermen's alleys, the Church of the Holy Spirit beside the water and the windmill on top. The QR-code stelae tell the story.

12:00 · Gondola. At the foot of the mill the Gondelfox gondola awaits: an hour around the island, just for you and up to three more, for €129 per boat. Book beforehand.

13:15 · Lunch at the Alte Überfahrt. Opposite the landing stage, Michelin-starred vegetable cooking from the Petzow kitchen garden. At midday it is only open on Saturdays and Sundays.

16:00 · Havel-Therme. Half an hour on foot to the shore of the Großer Zernsee. Two hours at the thermal baths cost €30 at weekends; buy online, as on Sunday it fills up.

18:30 · Back to Berlin.

## And if you do not want to spend so much?

Swap the Alte Überfahrt for Zum Rittmeister, with its own beer, and split the gondola between four: the day comes down to about €70–100 per person.

## With children

The thermal baths have a family pool from €9 per child, and the island is flat. For eating with children, the Rittmeister is better, with a play area beside the terrace.

## Cómo llegar

### Without a car
It is the natural way: RE1 from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Werder (Havel), about 30 minutes, and everything on foot.

### By car
About 45 km on the A115 and the A10, around 45 minutes; that way you can add Petzow and the Glindower Alpen.

## Consejos

### Book the gondola and a table
Both days ahead.

### Buy the thermal baths online
On Sunday entry is closed when capacity is reached.

### Bring swimwear
It is compulsory at the thermal baths.

## Un consejo más

### If it rains
Change the order: thermal baths in the morning and gondola in the afternoon; Gondelfox postpones at no cost if it rains.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### How long does it take from Berlin to Werder?
About 30 minutes on the RE1 from Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

### How much does the day cost?
With the Alte Überfahrt, between €120 and €220 per person; with the Rittmeister and the gondola split four ways, much less.

### Can it be done on a weekday?
Yes, but the Alte Überfahrt is only open in the evening from Tuesday to Friday: eat at the Rittmeister.

### Are the thermal baths open in winter?
Yes, every day until midnight.