Raft and Houseboat Tours

in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

In Germany's lakeland, recreational captains enjoy free travel. On many waterways, they need neither driving experience nor a driver's license, but only a charter certificate.

On the move for days and weeks in Germany's lakeland - the Great Round Trip is a route full of contrasts, covering 570 kilometers. On the tour, recreational skippers roam through two German states and three capital cities by houseboat. For the most part, the tour does not require a boating license and is best navigated in a clockwise direction., © TMV/Gänsicke

Tours from large to small

Sail independently from port to port or anchor in one of the many bays in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Every houseboat provider recommends a variety of houseboat and raft tours. Tips for locking the locks included. Along the tour, you can explore the individual ports with the neighboring towns such as Schwerin, Mirow or Dömitz or discover nature along the canals and rivers. You can be out and about for days or weeks, from the small lakes tour to the big round tour.

The smaller tours are usually done with the raft and the overnight stay in the middle of nature under the stars is planned.

A raft vacation doesn't necessarily have to be rustic and rough. You can also immerse yourself completely in nature with a little comfort. For example, you can enjoy the 22 kilometers from Diemitz to Mirow or the 42 kilometers from Pripert to Zwenzow in a relaxed manner.

Popular tours can also be found in Schwerin. Across Lake Schwerin to the island of Kaninchenwerder and small canals such as the “Lange Graben” allow you to immerse yourself in nature. For a change of pace, a detour to Schwerin Castle is possible as an alternative castle tour. 

The Peene, also "Amazon of the North” called, with start in Demmin, Loitz or Anklam is ideal for nature lovers.

Raft and Houseboat Tours

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  • City tour by raft

    • Length: 20 km
    • Etappen: 1 Tag

    Stages: 1 day Take a look at the beautiful State capital from a different angle and spend a day in Schwerin on the water. With detours to the romantic castle and on the Schwerin Outer Lake, this tour leaves nothing to be desired.

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  • For relaxing in nature is best to take a ride on a raft along the river Peene, © TMV/WorldonaBudget

    Raft adventure on the Peene

    • Length: 140 km
    • Etappen: 7 Tage

    Stages: 7 days Pure adventure for young and old is promised by a raft trip on the "Amazon of the North", which meanders leisurely through the enchanting landscape. Every kilometer becomes a nature experience - eye to eye with white-tailed eagles, kingfishers, otters and beavers.

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  • Raft tour on the Havel

    • Length: 42 km
    • Etappen: 4 Tage

    Stages: 4 days Adventurers can enjoy boundless freedom with a Mississippi feeling on a raft trip. Comfortably rocking on the Havel, glittering lakes and romantic canals, dreaming in quiet bays and drifting towards the sunset.

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  • Towards the sunset on the Müritz with the houseboat, © TMV/Gänsicke

    Great small lakes tour

    • Length: 120 km
    • Etappen: 4-5 Tage

    Stages: 4-5 days Some of the most beautiful lakes of the Mecklenburg Lake District invite you on a grand tour. Through fascinating flora and fauna, the houseboat chugs from the Müritz over large and small lakes, rustic canals and Havel to Neustrelitz. Along the way, numerous harbors and idyllic bays invite you to anchor.

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  • Embedded in a beautiful forest and lake landscape, the Röbel Bay appears with its small fishing cottages and sailboats., © TMV/Kuhnle Tours

    Big round trip

    • Length: 570 km
    • Etappen: 3-4 Wochen

    Stages: 3-4 weeks For days and weeks, those seeking relaxation can sail through a dreamlike world amidst wide rivers, romantic waterways and enchanting lake worlds. On their soothing journey you will discover charming landscapes, fascinating cities, magnificent castles and cozy villages.

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  • Travelling with the BunBo on the Müritz Arm in the Mecklenburg Lake District, © TMV/Kirchgessner

    From the Müritz to Rheinsberg

    • Length: 106 km
    • Etappen: 3-4 Tage

    Stages: 3-4 days From one of the most beautiful and oldest manor houses in Mecklenburg on the western shore of the Müritz, the route leads to the 3-queen palace in Mirow and then on to Rheinsberg. More than 20 lakes are crossed. The tour, which is also scenic, offers a rich cultural program along the waterways.

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  • Experience endless expanses during a trip on a raft across the Stolpsee lake, © TMB-Fotoarchiv/Steffen Lehmann

    Raft tour in the Little Lake District

    • Length: 56 km
    • Etappen: 3-4 Tage

    Stages: 3-4 days Embedded in a landscape full of trees whose crowns reach into the sky, the raft makes its way across the crystal-clear lakes in the south of the Mecklenburg Lake District. A special vacation experience full of relaxation that satisfies longings and enchants.

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  • What could be better than enjoying a sunbath on the raft, © TMV/Myroad

    On a great adventure trip

    • Length: 45 km
    • Etappen: 4 Tage

    Stages: 4 days The two towns of Wesenberg and Mirow in the Mecklenburg Lake District are only 10 kilometers apart, but in order to get from one to the other across the water, amateur captains have to go around once. There is a lot to discover on the countless lakes and narrow canals.

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  • © Ralf Ottmann

    The Müritz-Elde Waterway

    • Length: 120 km
    • Etappen: 5 - 7 Tage

    Stages: 5-7 days The discovery trip on the Müritz-Elde waterway is made for houseboat captains. On 120 sparkling kilometers, the blue avenue connects picture-perfect towns, wet floodplains, wide meadows, rustic swamps and lush green forests.

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FAQ: Everything you need to know about houseboat and raft vacations

Do I need a driver's license for a houseboat tour?

No. Instead, the following is enough:

  • a charter certificate (issued on site by the rental company)
  • Simple briefing before the start
  • no previous knowledge necessary
Which houseboat and raft routes are particularly popular?
  • Large lake tour from Müritz (110 km)
  • Raft adventure on the Peene (70 km)
  • Raft trip on the Havel (104 km)
  • Discovery tour on the Müritz-Elde waterway (180 km)
  • Large round trip (570 km, 3–4 weeks)
How long do the tours last?
  • Day tours, e.g. Schwerin (20 km)
  • Short trips over 2–5 days
  • Multiple tours of 1–2 weeks
  • Large round trip: 3–4 weeks
What nature experiences await travelers along the way?
  • Encounters with white-tailed eagles, kingfishers, otters and beavers
  • Journey through tranquil canals and wide expanses of lakes
  • Landscapes such as the Peene floodplains or Müritz National Park
Which tour is suitable for beginners?
  • Raft trip Schwerin with a view of the castle (20 km, 1 day)
  • Raft trip Diemitz–Mirow (22 km)
  • Short Havel routes for a relaxed introduction
Where can you spend the night close to nature?
  • On the Peene under a starry sky
  • In the quiet bays of the Kleinseenplatte
  • At the Floß or houseboat in the middle of nature
What special cultural destinations lie along the waterways?
  • Schwerin with castle
  • Mirow with 3-Königinnen-Palais
  • Rheinsberg with castle and park
  • Neustrelitz with baroque town complex
What makes the Peene so unique?
  • is called the „Amazon of the North“
  • natural river basin
  • Home to many rare animals (eagle, beaver, kingfisher)
Which tour is the longest?
  • The big round trip: 570 km
  • Duration: 3 to 4 weeks
  • Route: through two federal states, past three main cities

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