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The Most Beautiful and Challenging Places for SUP in Germany

Are you excited to explore Germany on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP)? Grab a fun group of friends and make sure you have good balance. Ready? Let’s dive into the 11 coolest spots for SUP in Germany!

SUP in the City

Did you know you can SUP in major cities? Many large cities in Germany have developed along water bodies making them prime spots for SUP adventures.

In Berlin, Potsdam, and Brandenburg, you’ll find Europe’s largest inland water area. Berlin’s Badeschiff is super accessible for SUP. It features a beach bar connected to a barge with a submerged shipping container swimming pool. From there, you can paddle under the Oberbaumbrücke, pass by the Molecule Man, and reach the Insel der Jugend, where you can rest at a beer garden. Unfortunately, current coronavirus restrictions mean SUP in this area is temporarily off-limits.

For a more serene experience, head to Schachten Lake (Schlachtensee) in Berlin’s Zehlendorf district. This clean lake cuts through the lush Grunewald Forest, offering beautiful greenery. After paddling, enjoy a meal at the historic Fischerhütte, just a few meters from Steh-Paddler.

In Munich, although the central Isar River is off-limits for SUP, the Olympic Lake in the Olympic Park is a great spot, suitable for all skill levels.

Frankfurt offers a unique SUP experience with Main-SUP leading groups past skyscrapers, through wooded areas, and under the iconic Iron Bridge, connecting downtown Frankfurt to the Sachsenhausen neighborhood.

Northern Cologne’s Blackfoot Beach, located at Fühlinger Lake, is a chill yet vibrant spot for water sports and SUP.

SUP in Maritime Cities

Hamburg, a city deeply intertwined with water, boasts several beautiful SUP spots. The Alster Lakes, situated in downtown Hamburg, are serviced by three different SUP clubs: SUP Club in the city center, SUP Legion in Winterhude, and SUPco an der Alster in Eppendorf. You can even paddle in the peaceful Wilhelmsburg Inselpark with SUP Willi Villa.

In Lübeck, the Surf-Center Lübeck offers tours through the heart of the Old Town on the Wakenitz and Trave rivers. Paddling here gives you fresh air and a unique historical perspective, as this area is a World Heritage site.

Bremen also offers charming SUP experiences. The team at Ins Blaue conducts yoga classes on Werder Lake and offers mystical night tours under the full moon, blending excitement and calm.

SUP in the Wild

Germany’s landscape, carved by rivers and dotted with lakes, is perfect for peaceful and scenic SUP journeys.

In Schleswig-Holstein, avoid the crowded beaches of the North and Baltic seas by heading inland. The town of Malente in the “Holsteiner Schweiz” offers fantastic SUP spots including Diek Lake and Keller Lake. SUP Adventures Malente takes paddlers to the most interesting locations.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is filled with serene lagoons, making for perfect SUP conditions without the disturbances of divers, boats, or surfers. The Deviner Lake in Stralsund is particularly inviting.

For a breathtaking SUP experience, head to the crystal-clear Alpine lakes with Crosslake. Eib Lake offers stunning views of the Alps, surrounded by thick woods. The journey to the lake is an adventure itself, with the Seilbahn Zugspitze tram offering spectacular views.

SUP on Rivers

Mittelrhein Rafting offers SUP tours through the Rhine Gorge, a World Heritage site filled with vineyards, castles, and historic towns along the Rhine River. Beginners will love paddling near Lorch am Rhein, surrounded by green hills.

The Neckar River, starting in Bietigheim, provides a lovely SUP route led by Die Zuvögel. You’ll paddle past beautiful vineyards, through the peaceful Enz Estuary, and wooded areas leading to an old mill.

Whether you’re new to SUP or a seasoned paddler, Germany has a spot for you. This guide highlights some of the best places for stand-up paddleboarding in Germany, but there are many more to discover in every German state. Find your perfect spot!

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