Berlin Bike & Barge

Berlin Bike & Barge

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Berlin Bike & Barge

8 Days Starting in Berlin, Germany and ending in Stralsund, Germany

Visiting: Berlin, Oranienburg, Schwedt, Szczecin, Wolgast, Peenemünde, Stralsund

Tour operator:

UTracks

Tour code:

UBE

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Group size:

80 - 102

Physical rating:

introductory to moderate

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

From: $1749

NB: Prices correct on 04-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Berlin to the Baltic Sea with our "Berlin to the Baltic Sea Bike & Barge" tour. Cycle through diverse landscapes, from the vibrant cityscape of Berlin to serene forests and rural areas, culminating at the picturesque Baltic Sea. Experience the charm of coastal resort towns on the Baltic Sea islands and explore the historic Polish town of Szczecin and the Lower Oder National Park. Enjoy the comfort and hospitality aboard the MS Princess, your floating hotel for seven nights, as you savor delicious meals and daily briefings. This self-guided tour offers a perfect blend of cycling and relaxation, with opportunities to explore fascinating sites and soak in the natural beauty of Germany and Poland.

Highlights

  • Cycling through a changing landscape from the bustling city of Berlin through forests and rural landscapes to the Baltic Sea

  • Experiencing the coastal resort towns on the Baltic Sea islands

  • Exploring the Polish town of Szczecin and the Lower Oder National Park

  • Visiting the Baroque castle in Oranienburg with its park, museum, and orangery

  • Biking through the unique cross-border nature reserve, the Lower Oder Valley National Park

  • Relaxing on board as the boat crosses the Bay of Szczecin to Wolgast

  • Cycling through villages en route to Stralsund, with its UNESCO World Heritage Site historic centre

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive Berlin

Location: Berlin

Accommodation Name: Comfort barge

Meals Included: Dinner

On arrival in Berlin, make your way to the boat which will be moored in central Berlin, with boarding commencing from 4:00PM. We recommend you take some time to explore the sights of this interesting city such as a stroll on the Kurfürstendamm, a walk through the Nicolai Quarter on Spree Island or visit the Brandenburg Gate. There are numerous museums and historic sights to visit not to mention the excellent shopping and nightlife. Dinner on board the boat where you will share a welcome drink with your fellow cyclists.

Day 2 : Cycle To Oranienburg, Then Cruise To Eberswalde (38Km/23.5Mi)

Location: Oranienburg

Accommodation Name: Comfort barge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The well-marked bike route meanders northward through the Ruppin sea area to Oranienburg. We recommend you take the time to visit the Baroque castle with its park, museum and orangery. From here you'll board the boat and cruise to Eberswalde. In the heart of the city, in the Finow Canal, you'll find the oldest working lock in Germany which has been a technical monument since 1978.

Day 3 : Cycle To Hohensaaten, Cruise Or Cycle To Schwedt (32Km/20Mi + Optional 32Km/20Mi)

Location: Schwedt

Accommodation Name: Comfort barge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Initially the cycling today passes through the splendid landscape on the Treidel bike route along the Finow Canal, passing by forests, glades and small hills in the direction of the Niederfinow boat lift. Here you will find the oldest working boat lift in Germany elevating boats to manage the 36m/118ft difference of the waterway. It is possible to do a tour of the boat lift (not included) before you continue to Hohensaaten. There you will get back on board and cruise to Schwedt or if you are keen to cycle you can cycle this section (add: 32km/20mi). A guided walking tour through Schwedt can be arranged (optional - not included - allow approx EUR6 per person payable locally).

Day 4 : Cycle To Gartz/Mescherin, Cruise To Szczecin On The Mouth Of River Oder (30Km/18.5Mi)

Location: Szczecin

Accommodation Name: Comfort barge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will bike through a part of a unique, cross-border nature reserve, the “Lower Oder Valley National Park”, then on to Gartz and Mescherin, where you will board the boat. Continue by boat to the Polish city of Szczecin, the green city on the mouth of the Oder and one of the largest ports on the Baltic Sea. The reconstructed castle of the dukes of Pomerania situated in the city’s historic centre is worth seeing. A guided walking tour through Szczecin can be arranged (optional - not included - allow approx EUR9 per person payable locally).

Day 5 : Relax On Board As The Boat Crosses The Bay Of Szczecin To Wolgast

Location: Wolgast

Accommodation Name: Comfort barge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is spent on board the boat, a good opportunity to rest your cycling legs and take in the changing scenery from the sun deck. After one last narrow passage, the boat will arrive in the expansive waters of the Bay of Szczecin (Oder Lagoon). After the crossing, you will reach Wolgast, on Usedom Island and situated on the river Peenestrom. The island is connected to the mainland via the Bascule Bridge. The Medieval historic centre with its town hall and the Church of St. Petri are interesting sights to visit.

Day 6 : Cycle Through Karlshagen Harbour To Peenemünde, Boat To Lauterbach (15Km/9.5Mi)

Location: Peenemünde

Accommodation Name: Comfort barge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning you will bike through Zecherin and Karlshagen Harbour to Peenemünde where there is a historical/technical museum in the former power plant. In good weather conditions you may cycle the 'beach route' via Trassenheide and Zinnowitz. In Peenemünde you will get back on board and sail at 6:00PM to Lauterbach in the southeast of Rügen Island, arriving at 9:00PM (times subject to change).

Day 7 : Cycle Through Villages En Route To Stralsund (48Km/30Mi)

Location: Stralsund

Accommodation Name: Comfort barge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning don't miss a visit to the nearby Putbus with its well-known circus. Classical buildings line this circular “square”, where all the streets converge. The Circus, market place (Marktplatz) and town hall, orangery and former royal stables (now a theatre), were all renovated after 1991 creating a uniformly white styled town.
Continue to Garz, Groß Schoritz (the birthplace of Ernst Moritz Arndt), Poseritz and Gustow with its well-known village church over the Rügen Dam to Stralsund, where the boat will meet you. The city's Brick Gothic historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its old market square, ornate houses of various eras (Baroque, Patrician) and the imposing St Nicholas Church. Take the time to stroll through the historic heart and perhaps have a coffee or beer in one of the many bars and cafes.

Day 8 : Trip Concludes In Stralsund

Location: Stralsund

Meals Included: Breakfast

The trip concludes after breakfast around 9:00AM, disembarkation and individual departure from Stralsund.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    7 nights barge

  • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners - breakfasts are buffet style consisting of breads, cereals, cheese, meats, fruit, yoghurt and breakfast beverages. Picnic lunches are assembled at breakfast time. Dinners are 3 courses served in the dining room. Special

  • 7 nights accommodation aboard a Comfort barge in twinshare cabins with ensuite facilities on main deck cabin (supplement applies for other categories of berths on main or upper deck). The compact cabins are configured with two lower beds. We do not match

  • Bicycle, 7 speed unisex model with hand and back pedal brakes or freewheel hubs with hand brakes only (the latter must be reserved in advance - limited number). The bike is supplied with a pannier and bicycle insurance (8 speed electric bike available on

  • Information pack including route notes & maps per cabin. Plus navigational app access (smartphone required)

  • Cruise director on board - does not cycle with the group, provides daily briefings

  • Welcome drink and briefing on the first evening

  • All harbour, lock and bridge fees

  • Daily cabin cleaning

  • Linen and change of towels as required

  • Emergency hotline

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What's Not Included

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the panniers provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, water and camera. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Grading

INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE - GRADE 2
The cycling is introductory to moderate (2) grade with daily cycling distances from 15 to 48km/9.5 to 30mi. You will mostly be cycling on car-free trails, rural country roads with little traffic and asphalted bike lanes but also on dusty field paths and dirt roads, with a few short sections on federal highways. The routes are mostly flat with some hilly parts, although there will be a few steep inclines and downhills. Should you not wish to cycle you are welcome to relax on board. Electric bikes are also available and should be pre-booked. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos, visit a museum or enjoy the market places in many of the interesting towns visited. *For safety reasons, we highly recommend that cycle helmets be worn during cycle sections.

Mode of Transport

Travel by bike and barge, cycling through picturesque routes and cruising on the MS Princess. The tour includes a 7-speed unisex bicycle with hand and back pedal brakes, or an 8-speed electric bike available on request.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights aboard the comfortable MS Princess, featuring twin-share cabins with ensuite facilities. The compact cabins are equipped with two lower beds, ensuring a cozy stay as you cruise through scenic landscapes.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of bike is provided for the tour?

    The tour provides a 7-speed unisex model with hand and back pedal brakes or freewheel hubs with hand brakes only. The bike comes with a pannier and bicycle insurance. An 8-speed electric bike is also available on request.

  • Is there a guide who cycles with the group?

    No, the tour is self-guided. However, there is a cruise director on board who provides daily briefings but does not cycle with the group.

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners. Breakfasts are buffet style, picnic lunches are assembled at breakfast time, and dinners are 3 courses served in the dining room.

  • What should I carry during the cycling days?

    During the cycling days, you will carry your daily requirements in the panniers provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, water, and camera. A small daypack that can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

  • What is the difficulty level of the cycling routes?

    The cycling routes are graded as introductory to moderate (Grade 2). Daily cycling distances range from 15 to 48 km (9.5 to 30 miles). The routes are mostly flat with some hilly parts and a few steep inclines and downhills.

  • Are helmets provided for the cycling tour?

    Helmets are mandatory on all bike tours. For 2024, no hire facility is available, but you may be able to purchase helmets from local bike shops. For 2025, helmets will be available to purchase on board for EUR 40 per helmet.

  • What happens if I don't want to cycle on a particular day?

    If you do not wish to cycle on a particular day, you are welcome to relax on board the boat.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, optional activities such as guided walking tours in Schwedt and Szczecin can be arranged. These are not included in the tour price and are payable locally.

  • What kind of accommodation is provided on the tour?

    The tour includes 7 nights of accommodation aboard a Comfort barge in twin-share cabins with ensuite facilities on the main deck. A supplement applies for other categories of berths on the main or upper deck.

  • Is travel insurance required for this tour?

    Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for this tour.

  • How fit do I have to be?

    Our adventures are first and foremost holidays and can be undertaken by anyone in a reasonable state of health and fitness - however, please carefully read our Terms & Conditions when booking and view the trip grading. We rank our trips according to our honest Trip Grading System. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with our grading system by reading our detailed trip notes (which you can order through this site) and to speak with us about the physical requirements of your chosen trip.

  • What happens if something goes wrong?

    On our guided tours, you travel in small groups with a local multi-lingual guide whose knowledge of the terrain, flora, fauna and history of the region is exemplary. Our self guided tours give you the freedom to explore at your own pace - but they're not unsupported. We provide detailed route notes and maps and our local partners are on hand throughout the day in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. All we request is that you select a program that matches your level of fitness to ensure that you have a comfortable experience.

  • I'm travelling solo on a self-guided trip. Do I pay the single supplement or the single traveller surcharge?

    Most of our self guided trips are priced based on twinshare. If you are travelling solo the single traveller surcharge will apply. The single supplement would apply if you were travelling in a party with others and you had chosen to book a single room. You would never pay a single traveller surcharge and a single supplement.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

K. Goudge(Indooroopolly, Australia)  

Berlin Bike & Barge

10 Sep 2024

Really well organised. The bike was great and the crew on the boat were friendly and efficient. Loved it.

R. Rochon(Ottawa, Canada)  

Berlin Bike & Barge

12 Jun 2024

The ship was great and all of the staff excellent.

N. Horn(Narrabundah, Australia)  

Berlin Bike & Barge

21 Aug 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our bike and barge trip. For personal reasons we were unable to join the barge on the first day, but the captain and tour director without any fuss were happy for us to join on day 2. The bike trips and places we visited were interesting, the bike riding was fun (distances easily managed and navigation easy most of the time with a very good mobile phone app). The barge was very comfortable, like a high quality hotel (small cabins excellently designed) and the food excellent - perhaps too much so with a 3-course meal every night! The bikes were sturdy and well serviced (our e-bikes were very new). Our reservations about the tour are: a) very little English is spoken on board. All guests except us were native or (if not native) fluent German speakers, but only a couple were fluent in English. The tour director’s English was not that good and we didn’t really learn much about the route at each morning briefing. Similarly with the captain’s briefing. The burser (manager) however was fluent in English and always helpful. Because we could not follow the daily oral briefings from the tour director, without the navigation app (Guibo) the printed route notes (although in English) would perhaps not be quite enough. b) the cycling is not at all demanding. Very flat, low distances, though you can take some extended routes here and there. We really didn’t need e-bikes for this trip! c) the level of service is pitched very high - for us very luxurious - reflecting the high cost of the package.

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