11 Locations
Berlin may be inland, but its harbours and docks give the city a surprising waterside life. Along the Spree and the canals, a harbour here can mean a marina, a former industrial port turned leisure spot or a jetty for boat trips. This overview gathers Berlin locations by the water.
The Historic Harbour near Museum Island shows off old barges and cranes, while marinas and moorings along the Spree and the Havel host pleasure boats and floating bars. Former docks in the east have become event spaces and beaches, and jetties across the city launch sightseeing cruises. The water is closer than many expect.
Browse the venues below to find a harbour across Berlin, from historic docks to marinas.
The spacious Sunday Resort Hafendorf Rheinsberg is located at the southern tip of the Mecklenburg Lake District directly on Lake Rheinsberg, with its own harbor village, lighthouse, and pier.
In the historic harbor at Märkisches Ufer in Mitte, a converted GDR cargo barge invites guests to a sharing dinner on the water with Asian tapas from bamboo steamers and cocktails named after Berlin bridges.
On the Landwehr Canal in Kreuzberg lies Urbanhafen, where swans glide through the water, sunbathing lawns invite you to linger, and flirting almost happens by itself. Singer Funny van Dannen sang about it, Berlin has known it for a long time: Anyone who sits here is rarely alone for long.
Celebrate a wedding full of style in a traditional location - the Ermelerhaus on Märkisches Ufer is the ideal place for doing so for all romantics.
In Berlin's Charlottenburg Tiergarten, slightly hidden in the Landwehr Canal near the Charlottenburg Gate, a blue and white restaurant ship has been anchored since 1996. Capt'n Schillow combines classic Berlin cuisine with a maritime atmosphere, without appearing overly touristy.
A former transport ship, moored in Tempelhof Harbor from May to September and re-launched as a restaurant ship. Grilled dishes, fresh beer, and a view of the Tempelhof harbor basin make this barge one of Berlin's most relaxed summer spots.
Located on Pichelssee in Spandau, Marina Base is Berlin's hub for raft and boat tours on the Havel, offering options for small groups as well as parties of up to 30 people. If you want to experience Berlin from the water, this is the place to be.
A wedding at the Bleiche Resort & Spa in the Spreewald will always be a luxurious event, no matter if it is big celebration or a small party.
The restaurant boat Deckshaus is permanently closed.
The genuine ambience of Cana Restaurant on Mitte's Neue Roßstraße will amaze you with Arab-Oriental food and a gorgeous view of the Spree.
Nomen est omen at Werder's Hafenrestaurant Ernest. The name of this harbour restaurant reminds of the famous American author Ernest Hemingway.