Leipzig: Karl-Heine-Canal 2 - Hour Canoe Tour
ID: GYG221556-381054
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Experience beautiful Leipzig from the water. Drift through the city's waterways and enjoy views of historical and contemporary architecture.
Begin your tour at the picturesque Stadthafen Leipzig. After meeting your guide and receiving a thorough safety briefing, you’ll be off and paddling with confidence down the lush, tree-lined Karl-Heine-Canal.
As you meander down the canal, pass the magnificent Baedeker Villa, owned by publishing magnates. Float by the Palmengartenwehr, a nearly 100-year-old flood control barrier. Continue through the city, drifting through Clara-Zetkin-Park, the largest in the city, before passing the Buntgarnwerke, one of the biggest industrial monuments in Germany.
If you’re lucky, you may even pass by legendary Olympic kayaker Tina Dietze, who trains at the Olympic Training Center Leipzig. After cruising down the neighborhood streams that lead you back into the city, you’ll find yourself back at Stadthafen Leipzig, in perfect time for a drink or snack at the sprawling beach bar.
Highlights
- Discover Leipzig from a new perspective
- Relax as you float down stunning canals
- Observe local wildlife
- Learn about sights and history of Leipzig from your expert guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The length of the tour is 6 kilometres, or 3.7 miles, and is doable for most people
The price is calculated for 1-3 persons per canoe.
Please arrive at the meeting point, Schreberstraße 20, 04109 Leipzig, 15 minutes before the activity starts.
INCLUDED
- All boating equipment
- Please book max. 3 Persones per Canoe
- Expert local guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
