Spree River

The Spree with a length of approximately 400 kilometers (250 mi) is the main tributary of the River Havel. It rises in the Lusatian Mountains and flows north through Bautzen and Spremberg. The final reach of the Spree is where it is best known. It flows through the city center of Berlin to join the River Havel in Spandau, one of Berlin's western boroughs, which itself ultimately merges with the Elbe to enter the sea in Cuxhaven, after flowing through Hamburg. On its route through Berlin, the river passes Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom), the Reichstag, and the Schloss Charlottenburg. The renowned Museum Island (Museumsinsel), with its collection of five major museums, is an island in the Spree.

The Spree drains an area of 3,900 square miles (10,100 square km). A considerable portion of the Spree Forest is now cultivated (market gardening) and also serves as a popular excursion area for Berliners. The Spree River is connected with neighboring rivers by canals. Visitors should take a trip on the River Spree to enjoy the most exciting places that the river passes on its way through the heart of the city: Many sights side by side creates unique scenery for an exciting trip.

Location: Berlin, Germany