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World Heritage Tour for schools: boat trip on lake Wannsee & Potsdam

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The 3-hour World Heritage cruise is the perfect activity for school trips, day trips and school excursions in Berlin and Brandenburg. On this boat trip departing from Berlin-Wannsee, school groups can discover Potsdam’s famous palaces, parks and historic sights in comfort from the water.

How to book your tickets

You can purchase tickets for your group directly online via “Book now”. If you require an invoice and wish to pay by bank transfer, please fill in the contact form under “Enquire without obligation” and you will receive a quote by email.

Payment options for online bookings: PayPal, VISA, Mastercard, American Express, GPay

Offer for school groups with payment by bank transfer and invoice:

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World Heritage Boat Tour for School Groups – Boat Trip to Wannsee & Potsdam

During the cruise along the River Havel, an audio guide in German or English provides fascinating information on the history of Prussia, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the German-German past surrounding the Glienicke Bridge. Highlights of the tour include Peacock Island, the Church of Our Saviour in Sacrow, Cecilienhof Palace, the Glienicke Bridge, Babelsberg Palace and the Flatow Tower. The World Heritage cruise combines history, culture and nature into a varied experience for pupils of all ages.

Highlights of the boat trip for school groups

✔ 3-hour boat trip from Wannsee to Potsdam
✔ Ideal for school trips and excursions
✔ Experience UNESCO World Heritage sites from the water
✔ Audio guide in German and English
✔ Discover sights along the River Havel

Sights along the route

Along the route, school groups will discover numerous historical sights and UNESCO World Heritage sites. The boat trip takes you past Pfaueninsel Palace and the picturesque Heilandskirche Sacrow, situated on the water’s edge. In Potsdam, pupils will experience the historic Cecilienhof Palace as well as the famous Glienicker Bridge, which became known as the ‘spies’ bridge’ during the Cold War. Further highlights of the tour include the impressive Babelsberg Palace and the fairytale-like Flatow Tower.

Booking information

You can book up to 100 tickets online. If you require more tickets or would like to pay by invoice or bank transfer, please complete the contact form.

Meeting point

Stern und Kreisschiffahrt GmbH Jetty:

Wannsee jetty
Kronprinzessinnenweg 5, 14109 Berlin

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Ticket validity after purchase

  • Valid for the booked day and time slot
  • Valid as a printout or digitally via smartphone

Getting there by public transport

S-Bahn | S1, S7 (S Wannsee)
Bus | 114, 118, 218, 316, 318, 620, N16 (S Wannsee)
RE | RE1, RE7 (S Wannsee)

Departure point & time

Stern & Kreis jetty/landing stage Wannsee: Kronprinzessinnenweg 5, 14109 Berlin

Language

Audio guide German / English

Duration

approx. 3 hours

Provider

Stern und Kreisschiffahrt Berlin

Seating information

If you would like to sit together, please arrive at the jetty as early as possible, as no adjacent seats can be reserved for your group.

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