The Spreewald (German for "Spree Woods"; in Lower Sorbian: Błota) is a picturesque section of the German state of Brandenburg located about 100 km south-east of Berlin. Spreewald was designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1991. It is known for its traditional irrigation system, consisting of more than 200 small canals (called "Fließe"; total length: 1,300 km ) within the 484-square-kilometre (187 sq mi) area. The landscape was shaped during the ice-age. Alder forests on wetlands and pine forests on sandy dry areas are characteristic for the region. Grasslands and fields can be found as well.
The Spreewald is a treasure. A must see and do. Here is why:
First get a fine group of people to share the Spreewald with. In my case I had my wife (Celia), brother (Sven), uncle (Harry), and three cousins (Doerte, Silka, and Nicole) join me. Second rent kayaks! Affordable, fun, it is the best way to paddle around the Spreewald and truly enjoy it. Here we are getting instructions from the guy renting kayaks to us. Everyone is not listening cause we are counting on Sven to listen and be our guide. Little did we know he was tuned out as well. Great. No problem we still managed to find our way back.
I promised to paddle my Uncle Harry around and he held me to my promise. Was a pleasure and a great work out.
Doerte and Silka are funny and a lot of fun. They were constantly talking in German while Celia was constantly talking in English with Nicole. Meanwhile Harry, Sven and I grunted a few words here and there. No matter the language or culture girls talk more than boys.
Harry and I drifting through the canals of the Spreewald.
Sven our fearless leader taking a few pics.
Celia taking a selfie with Nicole.
It costs 12 Euros each to be jammed on a boat like this and pushed around a very small part of the Spreewald. Not recommended.
We eventually paddled on canals well away from the crowds. The peace was serene and tranquil.
My cousins letting me do all the work.
Peaceful.
A consultation or rather a debate on where we are.
We eventually found our way back to the lovely village in the middle of the Spreewald...
...once there we rested at a restaurant and enjoyed matjes (raw herring) and fried potatoes.
After lunch we paddled on past lovely houses and scenery.
Awesome. It was a great day paddling with family through the Spreewald.
Spreewald is great!
Have a great week.
Love adios and ping on!
Dirk
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