Heidelberg Kayak Experience: Discover Old Town, Marstall, and Old Bridge on River Neckar

Experience the beauty of Heidelberg from a new perspective with our kayak tour on the river Neckar. Discover the Old Town, Marstall, and Old Bridge while learning paddling techniques. Get ready for a fun and surprising adventure!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Schurmanstraß - Kayak-Tour on the Neckar in Heidelberg

See the city from a new perspective!

A tour that has it all. It offers unforgettable moments in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We explore Old Bridge, Castle, the waterfront and much more. And we get very close to the famous Hackteufel at the Neckar.

We paddle in comfortable and very safe Solo- and Tandem-Kayaks on the Neckar. No experience in paddling required. The groups are small with a personal touch. The views to Old Town and Neuenheim, and Old Bridge and the castle are just top. And we are looking for the famous Hackteufel. Be prepared to be surprised.

We start at a central location in Heidelberg in the old town part. First, there is a brief paddle technique instruction and we say a few words about safety. Then we start: We will glide the kayaks into the water and paddle up the river, along the Marstall, the old town, and beneath the Old Bridge.

Then we cross the Neckar and drift with the current on the other side.

Depending on the group, we paddle around 4 km. On the Neuenheim side we cross the Neckar again, and finish the tour at the same place.

What's Included
  • Top-quality kayaks
  • Paddles included
  • Personal buoyancy aids (PBA), life jackets tailored for your safety
  • Complimentary water for the tour
What's Not Included
  • Please bring with you:
    Casual clothing that may get a little wet
    Depending on the weather: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain cape
    Sandals, flip-flops, rubber shoes
Additional Information

Embark on a kayak journey on the Neckar River.

Appreciate the scenic beauty of Heidelberg in a unique way - from the water!

We navigate the Neckar River by kayaks, viewing landmarks like the Old Town, Marstall, Old Bridge, and Hackteufel.
Through the journey, the attendees acquire all the necessary paddling skills for a safe and exciting trip. Expect the unexpected!

  • Easy to reach from Heidelberg Main station, 800m by foot
  • Easy to reach from Bismarckplatz (Altstadt), app. 800 m by foot.
Location
Schurmanstraße
Meeting point: Schurmanstrasse / Iqbalufer, 69115 Heidelberg-Bergheim GPS coordinates: 49.410061, 8.684653 We meet directly on the banks of the Neckar at the intersection Schurmanstrasse / Iqbalufer, 69115 Heidelberg-Bergheim. From there we start our trip on the water. The meeting point is easy to reach. By foot, it is only 1km from Heidelberg Central Station or 800m from Bismarckplatz, following the Neckar. From far you can see the eye-catching kayaks. That can't be missed. Call in case of problems.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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E7358wbjoannef
Aug 11, 2024
Fantastic 70th birthday treat! - Never having tried anything like this before, I was a bit apprehensive but I really needn't have worried. Ludger explained everything in detail before we got into the kayaks and really put me at my ease. It was great fun and the views of Heidelberg from the river were fabulous. Ludger stopped several times to point out places of interest and included lots of anecdotes relating to the history of the town (in German and English). It was all very enjoyable and I would definitely do it again, although next time I would wear gloves as the oars rubbed the skin between my thumb and forefinger a little, but maybe that's just me!
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Edward_b
Aug 3, 2024
Lovely views of Heidelberg - Lovely way to see the old town from a different perspective. Good quality/stable Kayaks and an excellent guide - made sure he kept everyone safe and informed - in both German and English. Very placid stretch of river - with limited commercial traffic - so a great setting for people of all levels of experience.
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Christinebp3652ux
Jul 21, 2024
A special day in Heidelberg - Nice trip. There were 2 guides accompanying the tour, so you could also be a little slower, and still not be alone
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Dylan_m
Jun 30, 2024
Must-do in Heidelberg - Ludger was an excellent tour guide! The kayaks are very comfortable and safe. Amazing views of the city and the river is very accessible for novice kayakers.
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Betriebsausflug2023
Aug 24, 2023
Great event for a company outing, with the best support!!! - We had booked the kayak tour for a company outing with 20 people. When we arrived at the hotel, we were greeted by Ludger, the tour guide. He then led us to the boats on the Neckar. After a short instruction, we were off. Even for those who were inexperienced, there were no problems and it was great fun. Ludger's support was great and uncomplicated. We would book the tour again at any time and can recommend it without reservations!
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L8516pjjenniferk
Jul 30, 2023
Fun chill paddle. A little tricky to find meet up but good communication via phone. Stable comfortable kayaks. - Stable chill paddle. A bit difficult to find meetup as we could not see it from the direction we drove in but good communication on phone to get us back on track. Comfortable stable kayaks.
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801leylag
Jul 29, 2023
5 stars! - We had the pleasure of paddling along the beautiful Neckar river for 2 hours. It was raining a little bit, but the rain only made the tour more memorable. It was so calming and a fantastic experience. Ludger is a very helpful guide and nice guy. Highly recommended!
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Thejennyoc
Jun 10, 2023
This is a “must do” for outdoorsy people! - Ludger and Christine were wonderful at communicating with us prior to the trip. I took my 14 year old daughter and we just had the best time! Ludger did a fantastic job of mixing German (for the Germans and Argentinians) with English (for us Americans) throughout the instructions and along the trip as he told many interesting stories about the buildings and spaces we saw from the river. We even had a chance to swim in the river! This was a great trip for anyone who enjoys kayaking, seeing a town from a different location, or taking a fun adventure!
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Sierra_e
Jun 26, 2022
Amazing Heidelberg Tour - Our tour Guide Ludger was super nice and helpful! It was our first time going and he showed us techniques to use. The views were amazing!
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Elizabeth_t
Aug 13, 2020
Beautiful views and fun in the water - Very friendly, accommodating when we arrived 10 minutes late. Pitched the tour for our group. Such a friendly team. Taught my teens some kayaking techniques too and didn’t mind them splashing each other
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