In northeastern Germany, Mecklenburg offers navigation on the famous Lake Müritz, with shores equipped for water sports and surrounded by national parks. For centuries, castles have stood with their feet in the water, bearing witness to the wealth of this near-paradise region.
Müritz National Park is exceptional for its thousands of migrating cranes, deep forests, and trails that wind along more than 100 lakes — including Lake Müritz, Germany’s largest. The park offers a rare immersion into the lake-dotted wilderness of Mecklenburg.
Surrounded by lakes, Schwerin is like a fairytale city. Its majestic castle, located on an island in the lake, houses a collection of court art and artifacts. The baroque-style gardens are immaculately maintained, and the towering red-brick cathedral offers breathtaking panoramic views from its spire.
This forest sanctuary is dedicated to brown bears and allows visitors to observe them from special viewing platforms along the trail. Guided tours are available, feeding times can be attended, and numerous play areas are set up for children.
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Boating holidays on the lakes of Mecklenburg and Lake Müritz are full of unique experiences. This is a place where you can really reconnect with nature. At the helm of your no-license boat, you’ll cruise through immense lakelands with finely-shaped banks, watching the changing colours of the sky. This inland region of Germany is beautifully unspoilt, with forests as far as the eye can see where you can draw a sense of calm from the vast open spaces. Rent a boat from Riverly to tap into this rare experience. You’ll also come across sailing boats and canoes on your boating holidays. You can watch sea eagles take off, and ospreys and cranes leaving for their long migrations. One of the most beautiful regions of Germany, between Berlin and Rostock, this is a real inland sea, with majestic lakes shimmering between beautiful wooded hills. There are fertile meadows all around, dotted with romantic villages and historic castles where time seems to have stood still. It’s a beautiful journey, which is made even better when you take a cruise on a self-drive boat: you can travel at your own pace to enjoy every moment of serenity.
A leading nature reserve, one of the main tourist destinations in Germany and the new star of boating holidays… the lakes of Mecklenburg are full of surprises. Lake Fleesen, slow travel experience Sailing at just a few km/h on this beautiful stretch of water, your river trip will include soothing and relaxing, discovering endless panoramas and, from the pontoon, your most beautiful sunsets. Müritzeum Aquarium Aquarium: explore the waters of Mecklenburg At the Waren Museum, the spotlight is on Mecklenburg’s wildlife, especially freshwater fish. It has a large aquarium, so you’ll soon find out about the species that swim beneath your self-drive boat as you cruise along. Swimming is a must in the Müritz national park Make the most of your cruise through the Müritz National Park by taking a dip in the clear waters of its many lakes, where swimming in summer is sheer bliss.
Boating holidays on the lakes of Mecklenburg are just as suitable for beginners as they are for old hands. On board your no-license boat, you’re ‘master under God’: you can cruise from lake to lake just as you like. This region is famous for its natural treasures, vast stretches of water and patchwork of lakes. Rent a boat here and you’ll really get away from everyday life. But to make the best of your cruise in one of the most beautiful waterways regions on earth, there are a few tips to bear in mind. For example, you need to know that the method for mooring is not exactly the same as when you’re on a canal. Here, you can either tie up your self-drive boat on a pontoon in a marina or anchor in water that is some of the purest in Europe. Either way, your waterways guide will be vital for understanding buoys and other signage on your route. Once you’ve got your head around all this, you can relax on your Pénichette® and enjoy your cruise to the full.