ferienregion.infoWhy the Lake District?
Nowhere else in Central Europe can you cruise from lake to lake for weeks without mooring at the same shore twice. Most of the waters between the Müritz, Plau and Rheinsberg can be navigated licence-free – after a short briefing you steer your own houseboat. Ashore await Müritz National Park with its ospreys and white-tailed eagles, tree-lined avenues, manor houses and canoe rest stops every few kilometres.
Best time to visit
| Period | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| May – June | Best time: warm, long days, waterways still empty |
| July – August | High season for swimming – charter houseboats early |
| September | Calm and mild; the crane migration begins |
| October – April | Much is closed; appealing for anglers and photographers |
The most beautiful spots
Müritz & Waren
Germany’s largest fully domestic lake, with the pretty harbour town of Waren as a base. The Müritzeum explains the region’s underwater world.
Müritz National Park
Ancient forest, moors and Germany’s best chances of spotting white-tailed and osprey eagles. Best explored by bike or canoe – cars stay outside.
Rheinsberg & the small lakes
Winding canals, silent lakes and Rheinsberg Palace – the loveliest canoeing area, ideal for beginners.
Plau am See & Malchow
Classic little water towns with swing-bridge charm at the western end of the waterway network.
Where to stay
The special thing here: your accommodation can float. Houseboats start at around €1,000 a week (low season); on land, holiday homes with lake frontage and jetty dominate – perfect for anglers. Book fixed accommodation in Waren and Plau early for the school summer holidays.
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Highlights: a houseboat or raft tour (the charter certificate takes 2–3 hours with the rental company), guided canoe trips, eagle safaris in the national park and the boat cruise across the Müritz. Reserve everything ahead in high season.
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