By houseboat from Berlin to Schwielochsee

The contrast to the pulsating city of Berlin could hardly be greater than in the water district of South-East Brandenburg, where beautiful rivers, idyllic lakes and a unique landscape make you forget the hustle and bustle of the metropolis in a matter of seconds. You can explore the tangible peace of pristine naturalness that exudes from wide meadows, fairytale forests and charming river banks on an eleven-day tour on the waters of Brandenburg from the north-eastern edge of Berlin to the Spreewald in the south.

Berlin-Fürstenwalde
For many, Berlin is an ideal starting point and also one of the highlights of the tour. The Spree runs through the middle of Berlin's city center, past the new government district and through the historic center of the city. The Oder-Spree Canal then takes you from the Berlin city limits through seemingly endless forests towards the Oder. The town of Fürstenwalde, which lies along the route, is an attractive place to go ashore.

Fürstenwalde - Beeskow
The landscape conservation area along the Spree shows its most beautiful side very early on. The unspoilt banks, lush meadows and dense reed belts with the animals living there begin the day with you. With two locks and a boat tow, the first beautiful adventures await you along the way. Across the Spree you go to the Drahendorfer Spree and then to the Spreepark in Beeskow.
 
Beeskow - Schwielochsee
The Spree presents itself once again in a very rustic way and brings back the memorable images of the past few days. If you head straight for the Schwielochsee, continue south via the Leißnitzer See and the smaller Glower See.
The northern end of the beautiful Schwielochsee stretches out near Trebatsch, and you can turn into it again on your last stretch if you want to experience the size of this popular water sports lake in all its vastness. 

shore leave:

• Beeskow: Castle, historic old town
• Fürstenwalde/Spree: St. Mary's Cathedral

water profile: varied; Spree with many old arms and tributaries, low current on Dahme and Spree (possibly stronger on Spree in spring), driving and mooring prohibited on Spree tributaries and Spree oxbows, a total of 12 locks