16 Locations
A houseboat is a special way to stay or relax in Berlin, floating on the Spree, the Landwehrkanal or one of the city's lakes. Rocking gently on the water, a houseboat offers cosy cabins, sun decks and a calm retreat close to the centre.
This overview gathers Berlin locations that work as a houseboat, from moored holiday homes to floating hotels and rentable boats. Some focus on romantic getaways, others on group trips and self-steered tours on the water.
Browse the options below to find the best houseboat in Berlin, compare cabins and prices, and book your stay on the water.
In the Ruppiner Seenland near Rheinsberg lies the Sunday Resort Marina Wolfsbruch: a lake hotel with its own marina, combining water sports, wellness, and spacious holiday home facilities. Accommodation is directly on the shore, many houses have their boat berth right in front.
Berlin Boat Rental is the central booking platform for renting boats in Berlin, making motorboats, party boats, rafts, and houseboats comparable across the city on the Spree and Havel. Those who want to charter a boat in the capital will find the largest selection bundled here, advised by native Berliners with 16 years of experience on the water.
Right next to the Oberbaumbrücke in Kreuzberg, this small, charming houseboat adventure on the Spree begins. Wasserkutsche stands for handcrafted wooden boats with electric motors, personal service, and the most authentic way to discover Berlin from the water.
No party train, no sash chaos: For a bachelorette party on the Finnfloat sauna raft on Müggelsee in Köpenick, the girls sweat, jump, and toast in a Scandinavian way. Wellness on the water, far away from the hustle and bustle of Berlin.
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.
Anchored in Friedrichshain, in the middle of the Spree, the Hauptstadtfloß transforms into a floating alpine hut: sheepskins, deer antlers, and a crackling fireplace make the Winterfloß's cozy hut atmosphere arguably Berlin's most rustic Christmas party location.
BunBo – The BungalowBoat is Brandenburg's leading provider of floating holiday homes on the waterways around Berlin. At five locations, including Zernsdorf south of the capital and Plaue near the Havel river, city life can be exchanged for a fireplace, hammock, and water views – all without a boat license.
Those who want to discover Berlin and Brandenburg from the water will find the perfect fleet in Niederlehme near Königs Wusterhausen: Nautilus Houseboat Charter rents modern designer houseboats, most of which are license-free, with panoramic glazing and a spacious terrace for up to six people.
In the old town of Brandenburg an der Havel, directly on the riverbank: The Havelfloß Apartments combine lovingly renovated old buildings with floating holiday homes. You can choose between rooms with Havel views and license-free houseboats, with which you can explore the city from the water.
Located directly on Lindenstraße in Köpenick, ALS Boat Rental offers motorboats, houseboats, rafts, and canoes ready to explore Berlin's waters. Enjoy a license-free journey on the Dahme, Müggelspree, or Müggelsee: Your easy start into Berlin's water life begins here.
Directly at the Spandau lock, opposite the Citadel, lies one of Berlin's most central boat rental services. The Altstadthafen Berlin-Spandau is the starting point for tours on both the Havel and Spree, with a fleet ranging from cozy pedal boats to fully equipped houseboats.
Anchored on the Spree, opposite Spreepark in Friedrichshain, is one of the city's most extraordinary sauna experiences: a houseboat with its own floating Banya, accessible only by pedal boat.
45 minutes from the city and your own boat vacation is already at the dock: In Werder an der Havel, charter yachts without a license set off towards Potsdam, the Havel lakes, and Müritz. Reeds, open spaces, and water instead of Berlin's pavement.
Anyone who wants to experience Berlin from the water should start directly in Spandau: Marina Lanke Houseboat Charter is located on the Scharfe Lanke, Berlin's largest yacht harbour, and sends its guests on Silent class houseboats into the aquatic world between the Havel, Müritz, and Brandenburg lake district.
Two ships, one Spree, zero boredom: The Shipotel Berlin is located between Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, directly on the East Side Gallery, offering overnight stays on the water instead of in a conventional hotel room. Those who want to experience Berlin differently sleep here in cabin beds with a view of the Oberbaumbrücke.
A real big city adventure can be experienced with Mecki’s rafts, boats, canoes and stand up paddles. All hands on deck!