Pickles & parliament by bike and boat

This trip begins and ends in Berlin Spandau, easy to reach thanks to public transport. Toll-free parking facilities are available near the shipping pier by the “Schiffsbunkerstation Gersbeck/ Spandauer Burgwall”. You will pass the nights onboard and rejoice in the slightly hill-covered countryside during the day. The route consists of paved bike trails as well as of idyllic forest tracks which may be covered with sand every now and then. But what would Brandenburg be without its sandy trails? Numerous rivers and channels draw through the Spreewald’s landscape, decorated with charming castles and towns to visit. Not only Berlin and Potsdam are worth a trip. You are looking forward to a calm or rather a powerful trip? It is up to you to make this choice every day: Discover the Spreewald by bike or enjoy the landscape from the ship. Both alternatives are tempting!

MS Marylou

The MS Marylou is a very comfortable ship: Enjoy the view out of the tremendous windows into the wide saloon equipped preciously with dark wood and from the creations proposed by the skilled cook and experienced crew. Look forward to relaxing hours spent on the sundeck while the beautiful landscape passes by. You will live in one of eight two-bed cabins each of them measuring 13 square meters. The windows can be opened and the cabins are equipped with spacious bathrooms. If desired, three- or four-bed cabins are also available. Altogether, the ship is designed to host 16 to 32 guests.

1. day  Berlin-Spandau arrival

Individual arrival to Berlin-Spandau. Embarkment from 3 pm on. Should you still be full of energy now, take the chance to bike to Potsdam along the beautiful Wannsee. Should you prefer to spend your first day rather calmly, you are invited to stay on board and enjoy the most magnificent views between Potsdam and the Wannsee from there.

2. day  Spandau - Köpenick 16 km

The most attracting sights of Potsdam, ancient residence of Prussian sovereigns, can be discovered either on a guided or an independant bike tour. In the afternoon, the ship brings you to Köpenick with its worthwhile old-town via the Teltow-channel.

3. day  Köpenick - Königs Wusterhausen 30-47 km

Your day starts off with the wonderful Spree-bike trail along the Müggelsee lake. Enjoy the sun, the sparkling blue water and the possibilities to take one or more refreshing baths. You will then continue through the flat, wide and varied landscape in the south of Berlin with its caracteristic lakes and forests. Anyone interested in Prussian history should visit the castle of Königs Wusterhausen in the afternoon.

4. day  Königs Wusterhausen - Storkow 31-39 km

Storkow 31 - 39 km
Marvelous lakes and forests caracterize todays route from Königs Wusterhausen to the berth of Karlslust in Storkow along the river Dahme and passing Blossin. Have you ever stood on Germany’s tallest interior dune (36 metres high)? Close to Storkow you will have the chance to do so!

5. day  Scharmützelsee round tour 42 km

This tour around Brandenburgs largest lake will lead you past old country estates on your way from Storkow to Bad Saarow and back. A stop in the thermae of Saarow at the Kurzpark ist very tempting: The water temperature stays constantly between 34 and 36 °C. Three merging pools indoors and outdoors create a wide and spacy location inviting you to relax.

6. day  Spreewald trip 45 km

In the morning, a van takes you to Lübben, situated at the heart of the beautiful Spreewald. Discover the small town with its castle-island connecting the Spree’s forests, nature and culture in the most beautiful way. Walking paths constructed with lots of imagination and adventure areas such as a maze, a sound garden or a water-playground, encourage everyone to experiment. On your bikes you will move on through the northern part of the Spreewald with its numerous channels. Discover even the tiniest corner of the Spreewald and take a tub in order to reach villages that will otherwise remain unaccessable.

7. day  Berlin-Mitte

A small cruise is waiting for you! The Müggelsee and the Spree will be your path to the centre of Berlin. The capital really has a lot to offer. So many amazing views and sights to take pictures of! For those who wish, an additional guided tour by bike through the centre of Berlin can be arranged.

8. day  Berlin-Spandau Abreise

Short trip by ship to Berlin-Spandau and disembarkation.

Besonderheiten

Es gelten gesonderte Stornobedingungen.
Eventuelle, notwendige Änderungen des Reiseverlaufs aufgrund von Wind-, Wetter- und nautischen Besonderheiten bleiben dem Skipper als Kapitän des Schiffes vorbehalten!