From Saverne, sail your boat along the Marne-Rhine canal an into the heat of Strasbourg – the European capital with unique architectural and cultural wealth.
Located at the foot of the Regional Natural Park of the Northern Vosges which is classified as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, the marina of Saverne is an excellent starting point for a boating holiday. From here you can discover a region rich in gastronomy, culture, heritage and nature.
Saverne: Rohan castle (museum), Haut-Barr castle, Saverne‘ s old town, Centre Nautique l’Océanide – waterpark
Hochfelden: Brasserie Météor – beer brewery (group visits in july/august) Aquatic Center Atoo-o – swimming centre
Brumath: Archaeological museum
Strasbourg - Bassin de l'hopital: “Little France”, beautiful banks of the river Ill, cathedral, Council of Europe and European parliament (only for group visits), Brasseries Heineken / Kronenbourg, the Palais Rohan place museum (art and décor, “beaux-arts”), Musée alsacien – museum of Alsace
Now you’ve discovered so much in Strasbourg and on your journey there, it’s time to return to your starting base at Harskirchen, perhaps stopping at some of your favourite discoveries on the way.
Peace, calm and discovery
There’s so much to discover in the region and exploring on a rental boat made the tour calm and peaceful for both ourselves and the other friendly river cruisers we encountered along the way.
Yves, Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard