Everything’s in Flow
The Wakenitz
Discover Lübeck's Little Amazon
Leave the bustle behind and head out onto the water: there are many ways to explore the Wakenitz. Paddle along by canoe, relax aboard a Quandt-Linie boat, get active with EXEO or take a stroll through the Schulgarten – there are plenty of options for a day out.
From Bootshaus Marli, you can head straight out onto the water or stop for coffee and cake. Excursion boats travel along the Wakenitz to Rothenhusen, while Lübeck’s open-air swimming spots offer the chance to take a dip during the bathing season.
Discover the Wakenitz from the water and along its banks and experience a different side of Lübeck.
Experiences that make the Wakenitz unforgettable!
Panoramic cruises on the Amazon of the North
If you’re looking to escape the everyday, take a panoramic cruise towards Rothenhusen – a leisurely voyage along the Wakenitz, the ‘Amazon of the North’, where cityscape, cultural heritage and untouched nature flow seamlessly together.
Would you like to delve even deeper into the Wakenitz and its surroundings?
The Wakenitz is sheer diversity! “Around the Wakenitz” offers information, inspiration, stories and background on one of Lübeck’s most beautiful (natural) areas.
Premiumtour Wakenitz
Set off on an unforgettable canoe adventure! Admittedly, it’s not quite as warm as on the ‘real’ Amazon, but with a little imagination the riverbanks reveal striking similarities. Dragonflies shimmer in the sunlight and, with a touch of luck, you might spot a grass snake gliding through the water. Rarer still, a tiny flash of electric blue shoots across the surface – a kingfisher, perhaps?
Guided rafting tour- experience the river Wakenitz!
Join us for a trip on the Wakenitz aboard a Hanseatic raft!
Our electrically powered raft fleet takes you along the Wakenitz, giving you a different perspective on the surrounding area from the water. Whether accompanied by a skipper or at the helm yourself, our licence-free rafts accommodate between 6 and 12 people, depending on the model.
Waterside Delights: Our Culinary Tips Along the Wakenitz
Another Waterside Tip: Restaurant Heimathafen
Set right on the Wakenitz, Heimathafen invites you to unwind and indulge with Northern German cuisine, a maritime ambience, and sweeping waterside views. We've dedicated an article in Lübeck ZWISCHENZEILEN to this fantastic spot.
Paddling for the Environment: Summer with GreenKayak
Discover Lübeck’s waterways and do your bit for the environment with GreenKayak.
From 1 May to 30 September, this free initiative lets you explore the Wakenitz, the Trave and the Stadtgraben in a two-seater kayak while actively collecting rubbish from the water. The initiative is supported by Entsorgungsbetriebe Lübeck (EBL) and combines a kayaking trip with collecting litter from Lübeck’s waterways.