Spreewald: Germany's Fairytale River Delta | Explore the Spree Forest by Kanoe, Boat and Bike

With its countless channels, rivers, and streams, the Spreewald or Spree Forest is a fascinating destination that’s only an hour’s train ride from Berlin. DW's Hannah Hummel explored the Spreewald with its myths and legends in a very environmentally friendly way - by boat, canoe, and bike. She enjoyed this huge wetland landscape that today - like elsewhere - is struggling with the consequences of climate change.
CREDITS:
Report: Hannah Hummel, Kerstin Schmidt
Camera: Holm Weber
Editing: Sina Mölleck
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[@antarasinha8639]

It's one of the dream destinations of my life.

[@patrickgreen9619]

I visited Lubbenau/Blota last Sunday and fell in love with the place. Had lecker Kuchen at the town`s square in a cozy cafe with extrremely friendly staff. I loved the barge tour, the beautiful wooden houses with gardens, the tranquil canal waterways, the museum in Lehde. I speak a Slavic language related to Sorbian so it was funny to see the name Blota which in Polish means mud. I bought 2 sets of Spreewald Gurken which are a must if you`ve seen the movie "Goodbye Lenin". I will definitely go back there when I`m next time in Berlin. I love Spreewald!

[@DWTravel]

It sounds like you had a wonderful trip. 😀🌞🌻

[@zen_prog]

The Venice of germany, Spreewald is a wonderful must visit getaway from Berlin.

[@edjeezantos7159]

From El salvador 🇸🇻 what a wonderful country is Germany!

[@stevethomas211]

Another Great Video. Hannah is right the countryside is beautiful.

[@Blabheinn]

I am from England and I think that Germany is a beautiful country 😀

[@milesbrown8016]

Hannah always goes to lovely and fun places

[@joebarrera334]

hannah asking the question we all wanted answered 😆

[@Giftedtib]

Ikr. Lot of spreewald boning

[@N3ur0m4nc3r]

That fact that I instantly knew *which question* you meant really highlights, for me, just how right you are.

[@sumitschitoll]

In was on my list from long , and as berlin resident it hight time I should visit this , thanks dw and Hannah again for wonderful information

[@This_is_me_2024]

"how were those babies made?" Oh Hannah...

[@samanthamorris2207]

She has a nice German accent I like that she speaks it while visiting

[@MegaLivingIt]

A beautiful trip with fascinating

[@jgodfrey546]

Neat! Who'da thought 1 could kayak over there.. (There'll be an 'out-takes' video of this episode, right...?🙃)

[@patrickmonaghan6728]

What a vibe

[@christianfrommuslim]

I'm from the generation that likes maps. It would be appreciated to see where you went on one.

[@HippasosofMetapontum]

Amazing i didn't expect Spreewald to be so beautiful :3

[@DarkRuins]

the sorbian homes reminded me of traditional russian wooden dachas! so cool!

[@bhson95]

Yeah why visiting russia when you can visit Lehde

[@necurban2297]

They are Serbs! You can find them in Balkan!

[@karlkarlos3545]

@@necurban2297 Lol. Sorbs, not Serbs.

[@ZUGUNO]

wonderful nature and trip

[@ahanafridi2624]

Next year definitely ❤

[@receivedpronunciation6696]

Giethoorn in The Netherlands has a twin sister!

[@JillTravenner]

Awesome👌

[@a.r.stellmacher8709]

I so hope it doesn’t dry up. Hard to imagine.

[@cboy0394]

Given that a lot of Germany’s rivers dried up this summer it’s really not that hard to imagine.

[@yoriex3577]

​@@cboy0394You mean it really is hard to imagine

[@charha01]

In the US, you could not have rented that kayak without wearing a life vest and most likely helmet. Also signing paperwork releasing the company from all liability if you drown. So much better in Germany as they seem to still value personal responsibility and lawyers haven't ruined every experience.

[@monikawelke9846]

Der Spreewald besteht nicht nur aus Lübbenau und Lehde!

[@Giftedtib]

I want to go spreewald!

[@DWTravel]

You definitely should!

[@marcosramos4596]

Yes, much more poetic than melting glaciers lol 😂

[@marcosramos4596]

Better than America 🤠😉

[@mum_with_the_peacock_tattoo]

Is this where the abandoned amusement park is?

[@DWTravel]

No, you mean the Spreepark. It's in Berlin's Plänterwald, a huge park within the city.

[@tm---]

Does Germany has untouched wilderness...like USA, Canada, Australia... 🤔

[@jf7920]

All German forests have been cultivated at some point, but there are also national parks

[@tm---]

@@jf7920 Means...it has no such wilderness!

[@HippasosofMetapontum]

@@tm--- Hainich is a very old forrest, but there was a time in medieval where many many forrests were used all over Europe for Ships and burning
You have to see, Germany has a much higher densitiy of people since always compared to the countries you counted

[@tm---]

@@HippasosofMetapontum that's true...

[@tm---]

I wanna know, are there houses in Germany with big backyard and garden --- like acerages 🤔

[@TheYeti308]

Take me with you next time .

[@gluteusmaximus1657]

I've seen a Char/Saibling in the waters. This species prefere to live in very clean environments. Spreewald waters must be really natural and clean.

[@mgithaiga1]

Hannah Hummel looks like Baby Spice Emma Burton of Spice Girls

[@MattTee1975]

itchy beaver

[@dcfunhouse]

climate change has nothing to do with the odd year or two of dry summers, but other than that bit of WEF nonsense I quite enjoyed the video.

[@MichaelSwartout]

Hannah, you have picked up on so many languages being so smart. That is so awesome. When I save up enough money, I will come visit you and take you to dinner and we will walk and talk in your favorite country. If you are available. You are so perfect and travel like I would like too. And you make money doing it.