Cycling holiday from the Baltic Sea to Berlin

from the Baltic Sea to Berlin

Cycling via Baltic Sea islands Rügen and Usedom to Berlin

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Summary
  • 8 Days Saturday to Saturday
  • 40 km average per day
  • Arrival Berlin Airport
  • Departure Berlin Airport
Highlights
  • Old Hanseatic city of Stralsund
  • Germany's largest island Rügen
  • Unique beauty of the Oder landscape
  • Metropolis of Berlin
Characteristics
  • Self-guided Tour
  • Group Tour
  • Bike & Barge
  • Cycling level 2

    The routes are mostly flat with some hilly parts, although there will be a few steep inclines and downgrades. Some parts have cobblestones and sandy ground.

From Stralsund to Berlin along the Oder

From the old Hanseatic city of Stralsund you will sail along the unique Bodden coast to Germany’s largest islands, Rügen and Usedom. The Bay of Szczecin will lead you to the Polish city of Szczecin with its magnificent castle. You will then continue on through the peaceful, unique Oder landscape to Schwedt and then to Eberswalde and Oranienburg on the Oder-Havel Canal through an expanse of forests until you have reached your destination, the metropolis of Berlin.

What could be more wonderful than sitting on the sun deck and enjoying the splendid views of the landscape slowly going by and finding out all sorts of interesting things about the country, people, culture and nature on lovely bike tours? Discover the northern German seaside resort architecture, baroque castles, brick gothic and varied flora and fauna of these unique fluvial landscapes. 

This journey shows Northern Germany at its most authentic – where nature, culture and the sea merge into one impressive journey.

Daily Program

  • Journée 1 Stralsund - Arrival

    Individual arrival in Stralsund. Embarkation at 4:00 PM. Take some time to take a stroll through Stralsund’s historic centre, which is situated on a small island. As a city with an important past, you will see numerous exceptional sights.

  • Journée 2 Stralsund - Lauterbach (island of Rügen) , 32/50 km

    Your bike tour takes you from Stralsund across the “Rügendamm” bridge to Gustow ending in Lauterbach in the southeast of Rügen Island. Here you will rejoin your ship. Alternatively, you can take the ship to Lauterbach and from there go on day trips to the seaside resorts of Sellin, Baabe, or Binz. A ride on the “Rasender Roland” - Rügen’s resort railway - is another way to explore the island’s beauty (limited bicycle transport available).

  • Journée 3 Lauterback - Peenemünde - Zinnowitz (island of Usedom), 15-25 km

    Today you have plenty of time to explore the Usedom Island. You have the choice between 3 cycling tours. Take the opportunity in the morning to visit the Historical-Technical Museum in the former power plant or plan a visit to the Usedom Distillery in Mölchow (highly recommended!). In good weather, we recommend the bike tour through Trassenheide and Karlshagen combined with a refreshing swim in the Baltic Sea. Afterwards, cycle to Zinnowitz, one of Usedom's most famous and beautiful seaside resorts. Situated between the Baltic Sea and Achterwasser, the town is surrounded by beech, oak, and pine forests, and the white, gently sloping sandy beach invites you to relax.

  • Journée 4 Zinnowitz - Szczecin, day on board

    Today you will spend all day on board. You will cross the expansive waters of the Bay of Szczecin (Oder Lagoon) and reach 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.

  • Journée 5 Szczecin - Mescherin - Schwedt, 28 km

    In the morning you will sail from Szczecin to Mescherin. Today, you pass through a section of the unique cross-border protected area called "Lower Oder Valley International Park" via the Oder-Neisse Cycle Path before reaching Schwedt, your destination for the day. Along the way, you'll encounter the former estate of Criewen, which offers you the opportunity to visit the National Park Center of Germany's only floodplain National Park.

  • Journée 6 Schwedt - Hohensaaten - Eberswalde, 33 km

    In the morning you will sail from Schwedt to Hohensaaten. Then a bike ride in the direction of Niederfinow (boat lift – a tour is always an option) through the splendid landscape, passing by small hills, glades and forests – the last section will be on the Treidel bike route along the Finow Canal – to Eberswalde. In the heart of the city, in the Finow Canal, is the oldest working lock in Germany.

  • Journée 7 Eberswalde - Oranienburg - Berlin, 42 km

    In the morning shipping to Oranienburg. Sightseeing tip: the Baroque castle with its park, museum and orangery. Then the well-marked bike route will take you southwards through the Ruppin sea area to Berlin.

  • Journée 8 Berlin

    After breakfast, disembarkation until 9:00 AM and an individual journey home.

Cycling from Stralsund to Berlin

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You will cycle on car-free paths, rural country roads with little traffic. The routes are mostly flat with some hilly parts. There will be a few steep inclines and downgrades. On some places there are cobblestones and sandy ground on the bike trails.

Total distance: 150-177 km
Character: Individual, unguided

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stralsund
Navigating
Sailing on the river Oder
Beach on island Usedom
Cycling through the green forest
Szczecin (Stettin)
MS Princess - your accomodation during the tour
Berliner Dom

What else do you need to know?

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Included

  • Seven nights in outside cabins with private facilities in the booked cabin category
  • Program according to routing
  • All charges for harbours, bridges and locks
  • Welcome-drink
  • Room cleaning every day, changing of towels and bed cloths as necessary
  • Full board consisting of 7x breakfast, 6x lunch package for cycle tours or snack on board (non-cyclists), 6x coffee or tea in the afternoon, 7x 3-course-dinner
  • Daily meeting for the cycle tours
  • Digital travel documents via GUIBO-App incl. GPX tracks for bike tours
  • Tour guide on board

Not Included

  • Reservation fee
  • Contribution Dutch Guarantee Fund (Insolvency Protection)
  • Arrival and departure
  • Parking fees and shuttles
  • Bike rentals  (Regular bike € 99,- / Ebike € 219,-) - Bike insurance included
  • local visitor’s tax may apply during cycle tours
  • Entrance fees and excursions,
  • City maps
  • Ferry fees
  • Travel insurances
  • Tips for the crew and captain
  • Drinks on board 

Special details

  • This tour is operated by our local partner
  • As our local partner is situated in Germany, this tour has a mix of German and international participants.
  • Please take good notice of our Terms & Conditions
  • This program is subject to change without notice
  • All bike tours are unescorted.
  • All kilometers are approximate distances of recommended routes.
  • Please be aware that the cabin storage space is very limited. 
  • In case of flood or low tide, the shipping company reserves the right to bridge parts of passages by buses. In extreme situations, the shipping company reserves the right to cancel the journey on short notice. No legal right shall be constituted of both situations. (Water level is force majeure). The same applies for officially ordered – previously not announced – repair work on locks or bridges or in case of breakdown of engine or power unit through no fault of shipping company or tour operator.
  • Basically, we reserve the right to make changes of routing and program. If there is low or high water and a route cannot be shipped, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety (this cannot be accepted as a reason for free withdrawal). Same applies to previously unknown administrative orders of lock or bridge repairs.
  • Please be aware that a cruise ship on the Oder is not only your hotel but also a machine that works with engine power that may cause noise during the night, when passing locks and bridges and during preparation work.
  • Minimum of participants: 70 guests (has to be reached at the latest 21 days before cruise start)

Embarkation Stralsund

Embarkation: on Saturday from 4 PM
Mooring place MS Princess: to be anounced 

Airport

The nearest international airport to the embarkation point in Stralsund is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).

Public transport

  • By train from Berlin to Stralsund approx. € 46.- per person.

Car + parking

Passenger car parking options in Stralsund (subject to change):

Various parking garages near the boat’s mooring place “See-, Hafenstraße, Hafeninsel area”, e.g. Parkhaus am Ozeaneum garage for about € 28.00 for 2 days, each additional day ca. € 6.00. No reservation possible.

Return by train from Berlin to Stralsund approx. € 46.00 per person.

End of the tour

Disembarkation will take place after breakfast (9.00 AM) on Saturday.
 

Bicycle equipment:

  • 7-gear-Unisex-trekking bikes und 8-gear-E-Bikes
  • With hand brake and pedal brake or hand brakes only (subject to availability, please indicate as a non-binding customer request by the booking)
  • Pannier bag and rental bike insurance included.
  • E-Bikes on a limited number only
  • Please indicate your body height by the booking

Travel safe and secure: We recommend to wear a bike helmet.


Onboard Selling (limitid quantity):
Bicycle helmet UVEX I-VO: € 45.-  
Phone holder: €10,- per item
 

On this tour you can rent the following bikes:

  • Rental e-bike 8th gears

    8-gear e-bike with Bosch motor

  • Rental bike Unisex

    7-gear Unisex trekking bikes
     

Embarkation: Saturday at 4:00 PM

Disembarkation: Saturday at  approx. 09:00 AM

Minimum number of participants: 70 guests (must have been reached within 21 days prior to departure)

To bring your own bike On request only – due to lack of space on sun deck. E-bikes exclusively with removable battery pack. We exclude any liability for loss, theft and damage - this also applies to damage caused by transportation from shore to ship or vice versa.

Travel safe and secure: We recommend to wear a bike helmet. Onboard Selling: UVEX I-VO € 45.- per helmet, limited number. 

Excursions: We offer a small excursion program, that can be booked directly on board at the cruise director only. You will get a brief description together with your travel documents. Depending on the number of participants some excursions could be carried out in 2 languages (German/ English)

Luggage: We recommend: rainwear, bicycle helmet, sunhat and sneakers.

Digital Travel documents and roadmaps: In the interest of sustainability and climate protection, opt for our digital route book instead of printed travel documents. The GUIBO app is your constant companion during your journey. A glance at your smartphone is all you need to travel safely and worry-free, with all important information at your fingertips. Travel information, ship details, contact information, and your bike tours are available digitally in the route book, accessible offline and at any time. The app is available for free and works on all standard smartphones. You will automatically receive the access details to download your booked trip via email before your trip begins.

Guibo App: To navigate safely throughout the day using the Guibo app, you will need a phone holder and a power bank to recharge your phone. If you do not bring these with you, both items are available for purchase on board in limited quantities.

Schedule and program changes Basically, we reserve the right to make changes of routing and program. If there is low or high water and a route cannot be shipped, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety (this cannot be accepted as a reason for free withdrawal). Same applies to previously unknown administrative orders of lock or bridge repairs. Notes: Please be aware that a cruise ship on the Danube is not only your hotel but also a machine, working with engine power also during the night. Especially crossing locks and bridges - and the preparation work - may cause noise. If you are sensitive please bring your own ear plugs

Travel documents EU-citizens (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited-validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID-card, not expiring within six (6) months of the return of your cruise. We kindly ask non-EU citizens, EU-nationals with multiple citizenship or anybody who has to respect special legal entry requirements for the country to visit, to inform about visa and entry documents at the competent embassy.

This trip is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

We recommend that you take out a travel health insurance with repatriation coverage as well as baggage, accident and travel cancellation insurances.