A woman with long hair and a sun hat sits on a canoe and holds a paddle in her hand. The lush green shore vegetation can be seen to the right and left. The water glistens in the sunshine.

Excursion Tips by the WaterWater Sports in Southwest Germany

Water Sports Paradise Baden-Württemberg

Variety for Water Sports Fans

Discover the refreshing spots in Baden-Württemberg! With its many lakes, Lake Constance and rivers, Baden-Württemberg is the ultimate water sports paradise. The Neckar, Kocher, Jagst, Rhine and the young Danube are just waiting for you to conquer them with your canoe.

There are plenty of excursion destinations here for all water sports fans: Whether fishing, sailing, surfing, canoeing, pedal boating or jet skiing - there's something for everyone here. And you can get the right equipment from our experts.


Your Time Out at the Most Beautiful Lakes in the South


In addition to the many possibilities offered by Lake Constance and the numerous rivers, there are also many smaller lakes that invite you to relax, swim or go pedal boating. How about the romantically situated Titisee in the southern Black Forest, for example? Or the Schluchsee? And then there is the legendary Mummelsee. Surrounded by vineyards, Lake Breitenau in the Swabian-Franconian Forest Nature Park is also a real insider tip for water sports fans.


Lake Constance

Lake Constance is your ultimate playground! Whether you want to go sailing, surfing or canoeing - you've come to the right place. Sun worshippers and water rats will also get their money's worth, whether it's swimming or pedal boating. In this water sports paradise, you will find a huge selection of surfing and sailing schools, boat hire and fantastic beaches. The charming towns around the lake and the breathtaking landscape promise you pure relaxation and recreation. What are you waiting for? Leaning half-timbered house: a person looks out of an open window. Red geraniums in flower pots hang from all the windows.


Paddling Adventures: Conquer the Waters in a Canoe


Grab your canoe and explore the rivers Neckar, Kocher, Jagst or the young Danube in the Danube valley. These waters invite you to go on extensive canoe tours, whether you only want to spend a few hours or several days on the water. Imagine paddling along the Neckar and marvelling at medieval castles from the water. Or experience the Jagst, which sometimes flows calmly and then surprises you with wild rapids.

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