Kaiser Friedrich: Berlin´s Oldest Passenger Ship

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Photo: Malte Jaeger, Kaiser Friedrich

Kaiser Friedrich, ship, Berlin, ship has sailed through the Oberbaumbrücke, which can still be seen in the background

Kaiser Friedrich ship in front of the Bode Museum at sunset. Plane tree leaves can still be seen on the left edge of the picture, forming a natural frame.

The Kaiser Friedrich ship sails under the Monbijou Bridge. Guests sit on wooden benches and cruise in the evening sun.

A group of four women are on board the Kaiser Friedrich ship and are chatting. One woman laughs heartily. All the women have a drink in their hands.

The Kaiser Friedrich ship passes under the bridge. Above it runs the S-Bahn. The upper edge of the picture is lined with plane tree leaves.

A crew member stands at the wheel and steers the ship. The man in the striped long-sleeved shirt looks out through the window in the direction of travel.

A fish sandwich lies on a white plate with a blue napkin. A large beer glass can be seen in the foreground.

A plate with hummus, dried tomatoes, olives, and bread is on a wooden table.

View of the saloon below deck. Tables set with white tablecloths. Wooden chairs, sunlight flooding the saloon.

Crew member Linda stands behind the bar and pours an Aperol. She smiles at the camera, wearing a red cap and a striped T-shirt.

View of the stern of the ship Kaiser Friedrich, surrounded by water.

Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Straße 2, 10178 Berlin

Fare Zone AB

U2 Alexanderplatz / Rotes Rathaus, U8 Alexanderplatz

S3, S5, S7, S9 Hackescher Markt

M1, M4, M5 Hackescher Markt, M4, M5, M6 Spandauer Straße/Marienkirche

200 Spandauer Straße/Marienkirche

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City tour on the water

Tip for your next trip to Berlin: take a city tour on the city's oldest passenger ship! With EasyCitypass Berlin you get a 20% discount on all tickets and tours. Please use the code “EasyKaiser26”.

Built in 1886, the Kaiser Friedrich, Berlin's last steamboat, lay idle for 10 years. In 2024, Julius and Volker took the plunge, bought it, and put it back on course. The Kaiser Friedrich has now been lovingly restored to its original condition and shines again in its old, new splendor.

This year, she is celebrating her 140th birthday! What's more, she now sails silently and environmentally friendly across the capital with electric propulsion. Tours are offered on the Landwehr Canal and Spree, as well as city tours through the capital. There is a tour through the wild east of Berlin, classic city tours through the city center, and a beautiful sunset tour in the evening past all the sights.

In addition, there is a colorful, changing program of special musical and cultural events that can be enjoyed with freshly tapped beer, all kinds of drinks, and lovingly prepared treats for all tastes.

When you ride with Kaiser Friedrich, you are not supporting a mass tourism company, but two friends who are driven by their passion and love for shipping, craftsmanship, and their hometown.

Your Benefit with EasyCityPass Berlin: 20 % off all tickets and tours*

* which can be booked via the Kaiser Friedrich website. The voucher code required to receive the 20% discount is: “EasyKaiser26”.

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