Jan van Scorel & the Havel Cycle Path

The Havelland stretches from Berlin to the river Elbe and features glacial forests, fields and wetlands. You’ll find beautiful, well-tended towns amid the impressive landscape, which Theodor Fontane immortalised in his literature. The Havel Cycle Path is splendidly constructed and runs alongside the river. It’s suitable for novices and seasoned cyclists alike. Your starting point is Havelberg.
Here you can find more information about your boat, the MS Jan van Scorel.

Day 1 Arrival in Havelberg
After you’ve embarked, it’s worthwhile to pay a visit to the town island (Stadtinsel) and the Domberg.

Day 2 Havelberg - Rathenow, approx. 48 km/30 mi
The Havel’s tailwater is a flooding space and thus is a habitat to many rare animals.
Rathenow is the cradle of the optical industry.

Day 3 Rathenow - Brandenburg, approx. 60 km/31 mi
The West Havelland nature park offers loads of nature - with very few people. In the evening you’ll get to explore the picturesque town of Brandenburg on a guided tour.

Day 4 Brandenburg - Potsdam, approx. 59 km/36 mi
Alongside the Havel, with its several small and large lakes, you will eventually reach the state capital. We recommend paying a visit to Werder island in the historic centre.

Day 5 Round trip in Potsdam, approx. 18 km/11 mi
A half-day guided bike tour will take you to the most beautiful castles, palaces and parks, and in the afternoon you’ll get to explore Potsdam under your own steam.

Day 6 Potsdam - Spandau, approx. 30 km/19 mi
You’ll get to see the beautiful countryside around the Wannsee lake and the upscale villa district in the west of Berlin.

Day 7 Loop around Berlin or city exploration, 18 km/11 mi
Today, you can either cycle around lake Tegel and visit the Spandau citadel. Or you go an explore Berlin under your own steam - the public transport system is excellent!

Day 8 Departure
After breakfast your tour on MS Jan van Scorel along the Havel Cycle Path comes to an end.

Here are the details on MS Jan van Scorel

Included in "MS Jan van Scorel & the Havel Cycle Path":

• 7 nights aboard
• full board (7 x breakfast, 6 packed lunches, 7 x dinner)
• afternoon coffee and cake served daily
• bed linen and towels supplied
• free welcome drink
• information meeting on the first evening
• all passenger, bridge and harbour charges
• on-board tour operators
• bike tours are introduced and discussed daily
• detailed travel documents in english
• optional rental bike

Accomodation:

• outside cabins, approx. 7 sqm/75 sq ft, with ensuite WC and shower
• individually adjustable air conditioning
• cabins with openable small windows

Rental bicycles:

• We offer comfortable unisex-bikes with 7-speed gearboxes and coaster brakes, equipped with a bike bag and a bike lock. We also offer e-bikes if desired. Due to limited space, less personal bikes can be taken along!

Travel time 2021:

• Arrival on saturdays
  08.05. + 22.05. + 05.06. + 19.06. + 03.07.
  17.07. + 31.07. + 14.08. + 28.08. + 11.09.
• Minimum number of participants: 16, 3 weeks before departure

Prices:

All prices are per person in a double beth cabin.

•   849 EUR 2-bed cabin, one bed elevated
•   949 EUR 2-bed cabin, ground level beds
• 1049 EUR 1-bed cabin, french bed

•     75 EUR rental bike
•   165 EUR e-bike
• private bike without fee, but only on request

• booking code "MS Jan van Scorel & the Havel Cycle Path":
  RS-BHJh-7S
• how you can save some money
• costs of cancellacion

The booking process

Arrival:

• Arrival by car:
  Unguarded and free parking is available close by the quay. No pre-bookings.

• Arrival by train:
  Glöwen train station, 15 min by bus or taxi to the hythe.

• Arrival by plane:
  Airport Berlin-Tegel

Return transfer:

• by train to Glöwen, every hour, duration approx. 1 h, no change, standard fare approx. EUR 15; by bus or taxi to Havelberg (approx. 15 min)

Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.

Please note:

• As is the case with all boat trips, changes in travel itineraries due to the weather, the rivers’ water levels or technical issues can be undertaken at any time.