The Spree River

The Spree, in Berlin

The Spree is the river that crosses Berlin, winding in the heart of the city and its monuments. The Berlin audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively waterway, lined with quays, bridges and barges.

The river in the heart of the city

The Spree is the main river of Berlin, which it crosses from east to west, winding in the heart of the city. On its waters circulate the barges and the pleasure boats, which join other navigable ways like the Dahme. The river embraces the Museum Island and borders many monuments, quays and bridges. Lined with promenades, terraces and green spaces, it offers another face of Berlin, more peaceful and romantic. Sailing on the Spree or strolling along its banks is one of the finest ways to discover the capital.

What to see

You admire the river winding in the heart of the city, its barges and pleasure boats, its quays, its bridges and the Museum Island that it embraces. The Spree offers a peaceful and romantic face of Berlin. It is a pleasant stop, to be explored on foot or by boat.

Practical information

The Spree crosses the heart of Berlin, reachable on foot by its quays and promenades, freely accessible. The cruises and pleasure boats follow their own hours, which vary with the season. The banks are particularly pleasant in the warm season.

What is the Spree in Berlin?

The main river of Berlin, which crosses the city winding, embraces the Museum Island and borders many monuments, traversed by barges and pleasure boats.

Where is the Spree?

In the heart of Berlin, which it crosses, in Germany.