Restaurantschiff Alte Liebe

Deep in the green, directly on the Lower Havel in Charlottenburg, lies Berlin's arguably oldest restaurant ship: the Alte Liebe. For over a century, this floating piece of Berlin history has defied the city noise and served hearty maritime cuisine with a view of the water.

Restaurant Ship Alte Liebe: Berlin’s Oldest Ship Gastronomy

Since around 1912, one of Berlin’s most remarkable restaurant ships has been located here, at the entrance to Lake Stößen. The cuisine consistently focuses on hearty maritime dishes, supplemented by classic German specialties.

The current ship, by the way, is the “Godeffroy”, a former HADAG ferry that replaced the old “Alte Liebe” in the late 1960s and was converted into a restaurant ship in 1970.

Since 2015, the ship has also been rotated 90 degrees, so that all tables on board now enjoy a water view, and an outdoor pontoon for up to 60 people complements the offering.

No wonder then that the “Alte Liebe” was the place for first dates for generations of West Berliners and is now considered a true cult ship.

Fish, Meat, and Homemade Cake On Board

On board, guests can expect freshly caught fish, juicy steaks, and homemade cakes, served on a sunny terrace and the open upper deck.

The selection ranges from smoked herring to salmon and shrimp skewers, as well as matjes and perch. Those who don’t like fish will also find seasonal meat dishes such as game and goose on the menu.

With an average price of about 12 Euros per dish, the outing remains pleasantly affordable.

The restaurant ship is open during the summer season from April to October, Thursday to Sunday from 13:00 to 21:00, remaining closed Monday to Wednesday.

Alte Liebe is accessible from the north via Heerstraße and from the south via Havelchaussee, located in the natural oasis of Grunewald.