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Exploring Beautiful and Challenging SUP Spots in Germany

Ready to explore Germany’s waters? All you need is a fun group of friends and good balance. Got both? Excellent! Let’s dive into the 11 coolest spots for stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in Germany.

Urban SUP Adventures

It’s surprising but true—some of the best SUP spots are right in the heart of major cities. These urban adventures offer a unique blend of city life and water fun.

Berlin, Potsdam, and Brandenburg:

These areas feature Europe’s largest contiguous inland water bodies. Berlin’s Badeschiff is a convenient SUP spot, featuring a beach bar connected to a barge with a submerged shipping container used as a pool. Paddle under the Oberbaumbrücke, pass the Molecule Man, and head to Insel der Jugend for a break at a beer garden. Note: SUP is temporarily off-limits here due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Further west in Berlin, the Schachten Lake (Schlachtensee) in Zehlendorf, known as the cleanest swimming lake, offers SUP enthusiasts an escape into lush greenery within the Grunewald Forest. After paddling, you can feast at the nearby historic Fischerhütte.

Munich:

Though SUP is off-limits on the central Isar River, the Olympic Lake (Olympiasee) in the Olympic Park is perfect for paddlers of all skill levels.

Frankfurt:

Main-SUP takes you through various landscapes, from urban skyscrapers to wooded areas, leading under the historic Iron Bridge (Eiserner Steg) that connects downtown Frankfurt to Sachsenhausen.

Cologne:

Blackfoot Beach in northern Cologne, located at Fühlinger Lake, is a water sports hub and a fantastic spot for SUP adventures.

Maritime City SUP

Hamburg, a city shaped by its waterways, offers numerous stunning SUP locations. On the Alster Lakes in downtown Hamburg, three SUP clubs—SUP Club, SUP Legion, and SUPco an der Alster—provide various starting points in the city. Paddle to a tranquil island with SUP Willi Villa in Wilhelmsburg Inselpark for a relaxing escape.

In Lübeck, the Surf-Center Lübeck guides paddlers through the historic Old Town on the Wakenitz and Trave rivers, offering fresh air and a peek into the town’s World Heritage sites.

In Bremen, Ins Blaue hosts Yoga classes on Werder Lake (Werdersee) with exciting nighttime SUP tours during full moons, blending excitement and tranquility.

SUP in Nature

Germany’s countryside, rich with rivers and lakes, offers fantastic spots for those seeking a peaceful and scenic paddleboarding experience.

Lakes:

When coastal beaches on the North and Baltic seas get crowded, head inland to Schleswig-Holstein’s lush center, which boasts over 40 lakes. In Malente, located in “Holsteiner Schweiz,” Diek Lake (Dieksee) and Keller Lake (Kellersee) are superb SUP destinations. SUP Adventures Malente takes you directly to the most interesting locations.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s lagoons, free from divers and large watercraft, offer ideal conditions for paddleboarding. The Deviner Lake (Deviner See) at Stralsund is a particularly beautiful paddling area.

For stunning views of the Alps, Crosslake offers SUP trips on crystal-clear Alpine lakes like the Eib Lake (Eibsee), surrounded by dense forests. Getting there is half the fun, with the Seilbahn Zugspitze aerial tram providing breathtaking views.

Rivers:

Mittelrhein Rafting takes paddlers through the Rhine Gorge, a World Heritage site lined with vineyards, castles, and historic towns. Beginners will enjoy the gentle waters near Lorch am Rhein, offering scenic views of green hills on both sides.

Starting from Bietigheim, Die Zuvögel leads paddlers along the Neckar River, past picturesque vineyards and through the serene Enz Estuary on the way to an old mill.

Whether you’re a beginner or a SUP pro, Germany has numerous spots that are perfect for stand-up paddleboarding. This list highlights some of the best, but each German state has much more to offer. Find your perfect spot and start paddling!

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