Embark on a boating holiday on the River Saale, between Calbe and Merseburg, from our base in Bernburg. The Saale is one of Germany’s most romantic rivers. Castles, fortresses and hilltop ruins dot the banks of the Saale.

Hire a river boat to discover German history
Discover Bernburg and the surrounding area on a houseboat without a licence on the River Saale. This is the best way to enjoy this beautiful but little-known region. Bernburg is an architectural highlight of the Dukes of Anhalt, with the impressive renaissance castle overlooking the river Saale on one side and the charming old town on the other.

But the castle is not the only tourist attraction in the Bernburg region. The town offers many historical monuments, such as churches in Gothic style, the town hall in neo-Renaissance style, and the theatre in neo-classical style. As you can see, the region is full of little-known nuggets that are well worth a visit for a relaxing barge holiday away from mass tourism.

Take the time to marvel at the sights with a boat rental without a licence
The river Saale is navigable without a licence for more than 100 km, between the river towns of Calbe in the north and Merseburg in the south. In one week’s sailing time you can reach the town of Merseburg, where you can enjoy a stroll through the castle gardens. A route with few locks for a pleasant river cruise at the pace of nature.

The Saxony-Anhalt region is considered to be one of the centres of German history. The region has no less than 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and one of the region’s most famous figures is Luther, the father of Protestantism. Your holiday on a houseboat without a licence in Germany will allow you to follow in his footsteps. Nature offers unique landscapes during your houseboat holiday without a licence. The region has kept all its biodiversity and natural landscapes for a relaxing and rejuvenating river cruise.