Kayaking

From the canals of Germany’s Spreewald Biosphere Reserve to the largest lake in Switzerland

Kayaking the Leine River in Germany

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Chances are, if you’ve landed on this post you’re looking for information about good places to paddle around Hanover. Assuming that’s the case and you have your own gear, we’ve gotcha covered! This handy little guide has all the information...

Kayaking the Medem River in Germany

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When you think of visiting Germany, paddling is probably not a sport that comes to mind. Few visitors experience its lakes and rivers except from shore. Part of this is simply because it can be difficult finding out where you’re...
Visit from the police in Kiel, Germany

Fireworks And A Close Encounter With The German Polizei

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Kiel week is the largest sailing festival in the world.  Spanning for two weeks every June in Germany, the event wraps with a superb fireworks show.  After a week of intense sailing competitions and friendly rivalries, hundreds of yachts, tall...

Baltic Sea Camping at Ostsee-Camp Kliff

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like camping in Germany?  Or are you planning your own camping trip and want to know what to expect?  After an inordinate amount of effort on our part, we can now answer that.  We finally...
kayaking the Werra River

Kayaking the Werra River

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Several weeks ago, Travis and I drove over to Kiessee, a small lake in Göttingen, to meet some folks from the Göttinger Paddler-Club. Hanging out on the club’s deck at the lake for well over an hour, we chatted with...

Kayaking the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve

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Travis and I spent the entire winter looking forward to our first kayaking trip in Germany. Every weekend in April brought rainy weather that cancelled our plans before the sun finally appeared in full force in May. Dusting off our...