Water & Wadden Sea - tranquil brooks, lively rivers, open seas...

“Water and holiday both somehow belong together. We associate relaxation and invigoration with splashing water or crashing waves. After all, that’s not something we enjoy every day! When you’re paddling along the current, you can stop to pause for a moment and observe animals. You can gain very different insights from the water!”

By boat through the Grafschaft (county) Bentheim

Experience the magnificent nature of the Grafschaft Bentheim at the westernmost summit of Niedersachsen from an unusual perspective: by boat! Here, nature, sport and fun can be ideally combined. In the countryside of meadows, fields and forests picturesque villages and scattered farmyards huddle together.

Canoe & Culture – paddle fun on the Weser

Why not start your discovery tour in the Weserbergland from a completely different perspective?! Wide river and varied landscapes, historic half-timbered towns and fairytale-like forts and castles – the Weser canoe revier offers excellent conditions for unforgettable and interesting paddle tours.

Hann. Münden – canoe region on three rivers

The fact that it is almost completely surrounded by water played an important role in the life of the city, and still does today. Nowadays the Weser, Werra and Fulda no longer serve as trade routes, but provide plenty of space to experience the romantic river landscapes actively with a canoe, kayak, rowing boat or raft.

Following the current in Landkreis (county) Rotenburg (Wümme)

The Oste and Wümme rivers in the north of Niedersachsen meander through diversified and untouched nature. Reach for the paddles and observe rare animal species from the water. If you don’t want to paddle for yourself you can opt for a moor boat trip on the Oste-Hamme canal. Water fans of all ages will enjoy swimming in the bathing lakes.

Paddling and cycling on the Aller and Leine

The water tour service in Neustadt has been offering paddle tours in the Hannover region since 1994. The tours are designed so that you can arrive by public transport or bicycle – your wheels will even be transported to the destination point of the paddle tour. The water hiking service also caters to larger groups of up to 48 people!

River romance in the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park

Between Wildeshausen and Oldenburg canoeists can enjoy a really romantic experience. Mixed forests, coastal erosion, lush meadows and fields line the meandering course of the Hunte river. This is home to sand martins, sandpipers, the colourful kingfisher and diverse dragonflies – untouched nature.

Borkum - Island holiday with speed: Beach sailing, surfing and – indoor surfing!

Borkum, the westernmost and with 36 km² the largest of the Ostfriesland Islands, will increase the heart rates of all water and beach sport fans. Due to the nearby Gulf Stream the island enjoys a high sea climate with pleasant temperatures all year round.

A water-ski and wakeboard paradise – right in Wolfsburg

A water-ski and wake board paradise – right in the middle of Wolfsburg. Wolfsburg – one of the greenest cities in Germany: The individual districts are connected by park-like areas and forests and right in the middle of the city the Aller Park is perfect for relaxing.

Water sports & mudflat experience on Norderney

Norderney is a dream for enthusiastic water and beach sportsmen and women: “Kiters” will find one of the top spots in Germany here, surfers love the surf at Januskopf and sailors will also find themselves in good company. Every year a sailing regatta takes place, which is concluded with the popular sailor ball.

Niedersachsen Wattenmeer National Park

The mudflats, or the seabed, which is dry when the water is low, have been under protection as a worldwide unique landscape in the Niedersachsen Wattenmeer National Park since 1986. This is the home of up to 4000 types of animals and plants.