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Spreewald Biosphere: Explore UNESCO Wonder
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Berlin
Uncover the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO marvel close to Berlin. Wander through lush forests, scenic canals, and delightful villages, while delving into the vibrant Sorbian culture on a memorable adventure.
Uncover the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO marvel close to Berlin. Wander through lush forests, scenic canals, and delightful villages, while delving into the vibrant Sorbian culture on a memorable adventure.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Luebbenau - Escape the hustle and bustle of Berlin and immerse yourself in the natural beauty, culture, and tradition of the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-protected landscape just an hour south of the capital. This breathtaking region, where the River Spree divides into a network of peaceful canals, is home to dense forests, charming…
- Luebbenau - Escape the hustle and bustle of Berlin and immerse yourself in the natural beauty, culture, and tradition of the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-protected landscape just an hour south of the capital. This breathtaking region, where the River Spree divides into a network of peaceful canals, is home to dense forests, charming villages, and a unique lifestyle preserved for centuries.
The journey begins in the historic city of Lübbenau, the gateway to the Spreewald. From there, enjoy a relaxing two-hour boat ride on a traditional flat-bottomed boat, gliding along the tranquil canals of this enchanting setting. As you navigate through lush greenery and wooden houses, an expert boatman will share the fascinating history and natural wonders of the area.
- Freilandmuseum Lehde - Midway through the boat ride, stop in the picturesque village of Lehde, a hidden gem where time seems to stand still. Explore at your own pace, take in the charming scenery, or visit the Sorbian People’s Outdoor Museum (optional, entrance not included). This museum provides a captivating insight into the traditions, customs, and history of the Sorbian people, a Slavic minority group that has lived in the region for centuries.
- Sagenhafter Brunnen Lubbenau - After visiting Lehde, return by boat to Lübbenau, where you can enjoy a 30-minute walk through the city’s historic center, guided by an audio guide available in 12 languages. Then, enjoy free time to continue exploring or have lunch in a traditional restaurant (not included in the tour price).
In the afternoon, embark on a comfortable journey back to Berlin, filled with wonderful memories of this unique experience in the heart of Germany’s natural and cultural heritage.
What's Included
- Walk through the historic centre of Lübbenau
- Boat trip along the charming canals of the Spreewald
- Accompaniment of an English-speaking coordinator
- Stop in Lehde with free time or optional visit to the Sorbian People’s Museum
- Roundtrip transportation from Berlin
- Accompanied by an audio guide available in 12 languages throughout the tour
- Walk through the historic centre of Lübbenau
- Boat trip along the charming canals of the Spreewald
- Accompaniment of an English-speaking coordinator
- Stop in Lehde with free time or optional visit to the Sorbian People’s Museum
- Roundtrip transportation from Berlin
- Accompanied by an audio guide available in 12 languages throughout the tour
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Optional visit to the Sorbian People’s Museum
- Lunch
- Optional visit to the Sorbian People’s Museum
Location
Spandauer Str. 9
Spandauer Straße
We will meet in front of the round pavilion with restrooms and snacks at Spandauer Str. 9, 10178 Berlin, Germany.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ken_c
Aug 25, 2025
Great experience and wonderful time - Mateo was our guide and flawlessly switched from English to Spanish as our group was mixed. The ride through the Spreewald was beautiful and the recorded tour was very informative.
This tour was the highlight of our stay in Berlin! Thanks, Mateo.
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Stacy_m
Jun 19, 2025
Our tour guide was... - Our tour guide was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable about Spreewald and the audio provided a lot of detail during the tour as well. The forest is absolutely gorgeous and the village is charming. Definitely well worth the visit!
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799carolyns
Aug 7, 2025
Spreewald excursion - It was a beautiful sunny day and getting out of Berlin into the country was a nice change from what we had been seeing in the city. The town of Lübbenau was cute and picturesque and was a wonderful place to eat a late lunch. Getting out on the Spree was refreshing and the views were great, full of flowers and birds. We only did the two hour round trip boat excursion to Lehde, but to really experience the wild labyrinth that is the Spreewald, I think you would have to take a longer boat tour or, even better, rent a kayak and explore on your own. Otherwise, the shorter excursion to Lehde was a little too well travelled with tourists and tour boats. But it was still a fun day and I was glad it was all organized for me and I didn’t have to worry about additional arrangements of getting there or finding boats myself.
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Elizabeth_b
Jun 30, 2025
Spectacular Spreewald tour spoiled by unprofessional, poorly coordinated format - Our tour coordinator made a point of telling us that this was his second time doing this tour. It was clear that he knew very little about the Spreewald area or the points of interest along the tour route. When asked questions, he would say he didn’t know or would look it up on Google. He had problems coordinating the audio with the route. On the boat trip through Lübbenau, the boatman was speaking so loudly in German that we could not properly hear the sparse English commentary on the Viator audio devices. It was obvious to us from the laughter and engagement with the German passengers that the local boatman was much more knowledgeable about the region than both the audio and the coordinator of the Viator tour. Our coordinator was not familiar with the walking part of the tour and was using his phone app to guide us. When it was time for lunch, he pointed to an area in the distance that we couldn’t see and said something about restaurants. The area itself is spectacular, but the unprofessional tour format spoiled the experience for us.
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