Bachelor & bachelorette parties

Planning a bachelor or bachelorette party? Let’s kick things off with a paddle before the party!

A canoe tour with CANOA BERLIN is the perfect warm-up before diving into Berlin’s legendary nightlife. Instead of starting the day in a bar, start it on the water – relaxed, outdoors, and with just the right amount of adventure. We’ll cruise through Neukölln and Kreuzberg, soaking up the vibe of two of Berlin’s trendiest districts while our guides share insider tips for your big night ahead. (Yes, we know a spot or two.)

We set off from our beach bar on Sonneninsel and paddle along Görlitzer Ufer and Lohmühleninsel at the Oberschleuse. Expect laid-back vibes, multicultural flair, and plenty of postcard-worthy views. If you’re in the mood, you’ll also hear a few surprising stories about Berlin’s history – and if not, you can simply lean back and enjoy the ride. It’s your party, after all.

And the best part? After working up a little thirst on the water, you can head straight to CANOA BEACH – Berlin’s only beach bar with direct water access – and keep the celebrations going.

Paddling, sunshine, cold drinks, and your favourite people all in one place. Not a bad way to send someone off into married life, right?

Your Route

  • 1

    Start at the Beach Bar

    The tour begins at the CANOA BEACH beach bar on Sonneninsel. From here, you will paddle along the Görlitzer Ufer and past Lohmühleninsel at the Oberschleuse.

  • 2

    Through multicultural neighborhoods

    On this section, you will experience cosmopolitan, multicultural Berlin up close. Your guides will tell you interesting facts about Berlin's history and entertain you with funny anecdotes about two of Berlin's most colorful neighborhoods.

  • 3

    Detour to the Spree

    You turn into the Spree and paddle past famous sights: the Molecule Man, the Oberbaum Bridge, and the Spreespeicher.

  • 4

    Osthafen and border history

    At Osthafen, you will see the remains of the former border control facility from the time of the division between East and West Berlin, which have been preserved to this day.

  • 5

    Oberbaum Bridge up close

    Before returning to the Landwehr Canal, you will come very close to the impressive Oberbaum Bridge.

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    Return to the Landwehr Canal

    From the Oberbaum Bridge, you will paddle back to the Landwehr Canal.

FAQ

Yes. Canoeing is a nice and generally safe nature experience. As every sportive activity, canoeing also holds some risks. To make your trip on the water a safe one that you will never forget a guide will supervise your group the whole time. Before starting, each participant receives a swim vest and a short briefing about handling the canoe: The CANOA BERLIN team places a great deal of importance on your safety!

Yes. You do not need special knowledge before canoeing. Before going onto the water, our guides will show you the most important movements for handling the canoe. The speed on the tours is relaxed and perfect for beginners.

We recommend all participants to wear headgear and apply sunscreen. People with very sensitive skin should wear long-sleeved clothes as a protection against the sun. When it´s hot, it is of course important to be hydrated and drink enough water.

Every boat has a waterproof canoe barrel inside of it in which you can store your belongings.