Highlight Tour with Solar Ship on the Spree

Experience Berlin on an eco-friendly boat tour aboard a modern, emission-free solar catamaran, gliding quietly along the River Spree. The vessel combines a contemporary atmosphere with a focus on sustainability, offering a calm and comfortable way to take in the city’s riverside highlights.

The tour begins at the harbor of Solarwaterworld AG near the Oberbaum Bridge in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. Over approximately 2.5 hours, the route follows key landmarks visible from the water, accompanied by informative audio guides and optional drinks and snacks. Early in the journey, you pass beneath the Oberbaum Bridge and continue alongside the East Side Gallery, one of Berlin’s most recognized open-air artworks.

A notable moment of the cruise is the passage through the Mühlendamm lock, followed by a stretch heading west along the Spree. Along this section, you’ll see Museum Island and Berlin’s government district, including the Reichstag and the Federal Chancellery. The route also takes you past Berlin Central Station, known for its modern design, before reaching the House of World Cultures, often referred to locally as the “Pregnant Oyster.” Here, the catamaran turns and returns to the starting point.

Instead of a traditional onboard announcement system, guests receive information through individual audio guides, available in several languages including German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew, and Russian. The absence of engine noise ensures a quiet and uninterrupted sightseeing experience.

Solarwaterworld AG may operate different vessels for this tour; all ships used are solar-powered electric catamarans.