Duisburg on the Water: Harbor Cruise, SUP & Kayaks

🛶  Lakes, boats, and calm waters — everything you need for a relaxed summer day just minutes from Duisburg

🌞  Duisburg is more than steel and bridges. You can spend the whole day by (or on!) the water: take a boat tour through the harbor, enjoy stand-up paddling on a peaceful lake, or kayak along a scenic regatta course. Everything is nearby and easy to reach. Summer is calling!


⛴️ Harbor Cruise – Through the Heart of Industrial Duisburg

A small passenger boat departs from the pier at Calaisplatz 3 and glides through canals and river branches of Europe’s largest inland port. Along the route, you’ll see old cranes, warehouses, steel bridges, and an authentic slice of Duisburg’s industrial history.

🕒 Season: April–October, Tuesday to Sunday (incl. public holidays):

  • 11:00–13:00
  • 13:30–15:30
  • 16:00–18:00
    ❌ Closed on Mondays (except holidays)

📍 Pier: Calaisplatz 3, 47051 Duisburg (~7 minutes from city center)

📌 Open in Google Maps
💶  Tickets: Adults €19.50 · Children €10 · Family €44 · Small family €33 · Dogs €3
🔗 More info & tickets


🏖️ SUP & Beach at Wambachsee

Wambachsee is one of six lakes in the Sechs-Seen-Platte area. It’s peaceful, clean, and surrounded by nature. There's a sandy beach with gentle access, a playground, and a cozy lakeside café. SUP boards are available for rent on-site with a short intro and life vest included.

🚗 ~15 minutes by car from the city center
📅 Season: June–October
📍 Kalkweg 250, 47279 Duisburg
📌 Open in Google Maps
💶 SUP rental from €15/hour
🔗 More about SUP


🛶 Kayaking at the Regattabahn (Wedau)

The Regattabahn is a 2 km Olympic-grade rowing course, now open for recreational use. It’s calm, flat, and perfect for beginners. Rent a kayak or canoe and paddle through a wide, quiet water lane surrounded by trees and birdsong. A peaceful, active escape.

🚗 ~12 minutes from the center
📅 Season: April–October
📍 Kruppstraße 30, 47055 Duisburg (Sportpark Wedau)
📌 Open in Google Maps
💶 Rentals from €10–20/hour (equipment included)
🔗 Rental info


🌅 Where to Stay & Chill

If you’re staying in BG Meilemstein apartments at Rheinallee 6, you’re perfectly placed for a water-filled day:
– panoramic Rhine view
– spacious terrace with grill
– peaceful outdoor lounge zone

Distance: 7 min to the pier · 15 min to the lake · 10 min to Regattabahn.
Unwind with a barbecue at sunset after a day on the water.


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