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.
A harbor village in northern Brandenburg: The Sunday Resort Hafendorf Rheinsberg is located directly on Lake Rheinsberg and combines a maritime atmosphere with an expansive lake landscape. A lighthouse, private boat dock, and 2,000 square meters of wellness facilities characterize the 4-star superior resort.
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 Rummelsburger Bucht in Lichtenberg, right on the Spree riverbank, Hafenküche combines seasonal cuisine with real water views - from breakfast and lunch to dinner.
The Sunday Resort Schwielowsee is located in Petzow near Werder (Havel) directly on the lakeshore, with its own harbor and pile dwellings on the water. The 1,500 square meter spa includes an indoor pool, an outdoor pool with a pool bar, a bio sauna, and a Finnish sauna.
Sicilian hospitality on the Havel bank: The harbor restaurant Da Peppe in Spandau-Wilhelmstadt is located directly at the Scharfe Lanke marina and serves Italian cuisine with beach chairs, loungers, and water views.
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.
The indoor playground in Tempelhofer Hafen offers a climbing frame, wave slide, go-kart track, and ball cannons across approximately 1,000 square meters, plus a protected area for children from about one year old. In the same building, there is laser tag for ages 10 and up, and 18 holes of black light mini-golf. This means a single indoor venue in Berlin covers three age groups.
The bourgeois house from 1567 was moved stone by stone to Märkisches Ufer in the sixties; its Rococo rooms remained. The Bel Etage measures 185 square meters and accommodates 120 guests at tables, with a rental fee of 2,580 Euros. As a romantic wedding venue in Berlin-Mitte, the Ermelerhaus offers civil ceremonies upon request.
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.