A real gem for visitors to the region: the majestic paddle steamer Kaiser Wilhelm. This magnificent ship was built between 1899 and 1900 by the renowned Dresdner Maschinenfabrik und Schiffswerft AG in Dresden-Neustadt. The order came from Oberweserdampfschifffahrt, which belonged to the Weser mill owner F.W. Meyer from Hameln. The ceremonial launching took place, as far as is known, on May 20, 1900. Today, the steamer sails as an excursion ship on various routes between Hamburg and Dresden, with a regular stop in Bleckede. This historical gem is operated by dedicated members of the Association for the Promotion of the Lauenburger Elbschiffahrtsmuseum e.V., who contribute their time and passion on a voluntary basis. There are usually 10 to 15 volunteers on each trip, who put their heart and soul into keeping history alive.
Good to know
Openings
The timetables for different journeys at https://raddampfer-kaiser-wilhelm.de/Fahrplan.html
Price info
The travel costs for the trip on the paddle steamer can be found at https://raddampfer-kaiser-wilhelm.de/Fahrplan.html
Eligibility
for Groups
for familys
for individual guests
for Children of all Ages
Payment methods
chargeable
Directions & Parking facilities
Accessible by various bus lines from Lüneburg, Scharnebeck, Dahlenburg and Neu Darchau, among others. There are plenty of parking spaces at the Schützenplatz. The best way to get there by bike is via the Elbe cycle path.
Contact person
License (master data)
Flusslandscjhaft Elbe GmbH
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