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Port guide
Fürstenberg — at a glance
34 boats are available to book in Fürstenberg from Marina Fürstenberg. The fleet is 19 houseboats and 15 motor boats. The most common models are Europa E.400 (9), Pénichette 950E (6), Europa E.600 (5), Pénichette 1020 (5), Pénichette 1180 (2) — 10 models in all. Built 1997–2025, 9.5–14.9 m long, 1–4 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €206; the typical boat here is around €320 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Fürstenberg an der Havel is a small town on three lakes an hour north of Berlin, the “water town” at the southern gate of the Mecklenburg lake district: its marinas are hire bases for licence-free cruisers north to Mirow and the Müritz, east to Lychen and Templin, and south down the Havel towards Berlin. The closest lake base to the Berlin airport.
Getting there
By air. Berlin Brandenburg (BER) is about 100 km — an hour and a quarter by road. By rail. Fürstenberg (Havel) station on the Berlin–Rostock line, an hour from Berlin; the marinas are a short walk or taxi. By road. The B96 from Berlin; free parking at the marinas.
Fürstenberg before you cast off
The town’s baroque palace and the lakes around it; the Ravensbrück memorial on the Schwedtsee; Himmelpfort and its Christmas post office are 10 minutes up the water.
Supermarkets in the town within walking distance of the marinas; the bases have water and fuel.
A week from Fürstenberg
Day 1 — base → Mirow (10–20 km). Through the small lakes and the Mirow lock to the castle island town.
Day 2 — Mirow → Rheinsberg or Fürstenberg (25 km, 2–3 locks). South down the Müritz–Havel waterway to the palace town of Rheinsberg or the Havel town of Fürstenberg.
Day 3 — Fürstenberg → Lychen (20 km). Through the forest lakes to Lychen and its seven lakes.
Day 4 — Lychen → Templin (25 km, 2 locks). On up the Templin waterway to the walled town.
Day 5 — Templin → Fürstenberg (45 km). The long day back west.
Day 6 — Fürstenberg → Müritz, Röbel or Waren (30 km, 3 locks). North onto the Müritz, Germany’s largest inland lake, to Röbel or Waren.
Day 7 — return to base (10–30 km). Home to the marina by mid-morning.
Types of boats in Fürstenberg
- Houseboats 19 boats · from €206 per day
- Motor boats 15 boats · from €320 per day
Ports near Fürstenberg
Rheinsberg (63 boats · 17 km) · Zehdenick-Mildenberg (4 boats · 21 km) · Mirow (6 boats · 25 km) · Rechlin (80 boats · 33 km) · Untergöhren (7 boats · 55 km) · Jabel (5 boats · 55 km) · Malchin (3 boats · 66 km) · Lübz (17 boats · 80 km) · All boats in Germany
Fürstenberg · prices
What a charter in Fürstenberg actually costs
Adriavela lists 34 boats leaving from Fürstenberg. What separates one price from another is the type of boat, its size, and the base it leaves from — not the month you go.
The average week is €2,224 and the cheapest boat on the list is €1,445. Figures are list prices for a 7-night bareboat charter, refreshed nightly; the exact total for your dates is confirmed on the boat’s own page before you book.
| Boat type | Boats | Guests | From | Average | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houseboat 9.5–14.9 m · 2 cabins · built 2005 | Boats19 | Guests4–12 | From€1,445 | Average€2,126 | |
| Motor boat 13–14 m · 2 cabins · built 2006 | Boats15 | Guests4–6 | From€2,240 | Average€2,349 |
| Budget / week | Boats | Sleeps | Typical size | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under €1,500 | Boats6 18% | Sleeps4 | Typical size10 m | Mostly6 houseboats | |
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats26 76% | Sleeps5 | Typical size13 m | Mostly15 motor boats, 11 houseboats | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats2 6% | Sleeps6 | Typical size13 m | Mostly2 houseboats |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Fürstenberg cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €206 and the typical boat is around €320 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,445. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter in Fürstenberg?
34 boats are available to book in Fürstenberg: 19 houseboats and 15 motor boats. The most common models are Europa E.400, Pénichette 950E, Europa E.600, Pénichette 1020.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
How far is the airport from Fürstenberg?
The nearest airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), about 95 km away as the crow flies; Szczecin Airport (SZZ) is about 125 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence for a motor cruiser here?
No. The hire cruisers on these waterways are licence-free for boats under the local power limit; the base gives an hour’s instruction on handling, mooring and the locks or bridges before departure.
What day do charters start?
Weekly hires usually run Saturday to Saturday or Friday to Friday, with handover in the afternoon and return by mid-morning; shorter breaks are common — the exact times are on each boat’s page.