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Territories

Alsace-Lorraine, Moselle, Saar

Territories

Alsace-Lorraine, Moselle, Saar

License-free houseboats in the border triangle

 

France is popular with houseboaters because the many rivers and canals that meander through the vast landscapes of grain fields, rocky hills and vineyards are ideal for a houseboat vacation.

Commercial shipping is no longer in operation on most of the waterways, so you can enjoy a relaxed cruise along the canals.

Charter stations:
Niderviller
Recommended waters:
Moselle, Saar, Rhine-Marne Canal

Overview

Map of the district
Eine Karte unseres französischen Hausbootreviers

Kuhnle-Tours

Cruise suggestions
Driving license free
Cruise to Saareguemines
Duration: 2-3 days |
Length: 164 kilometers

The Saar Canal, with a length of just over sixty kilometers, connects the Rhine-Marne Canal with the Saar at Saargemünd (Sarreguemines). Its towpath is a well-developed cycle path that takes you quickly to the bathing spots at the lakes along the canal. Nestled between meadows, forests, small ponds, the most beautiful lakes in Lorraine and […]

Driving license free
Rhine-Marne Canal to Strasbourg
Duration: 7-10 days |
Length: 132 kilometers

From the former ceramics town of Niderviller, it is only a few kilometers east to the passage through the two tunnels of Niderviller with lengths of almost 500 meters and over two kilometers – a real experience. Behind the second tunnel, a technical as well as tourist attraction awaits us, the Arzviller boat lift . […]

Driving license free
Cruise to Saarbrücken
Duration: 7-10 days |
Length: 200 kilometers

Start your unforgettable houseboat trip from Niderviller and explore the enchanting Saar Valley on the way to Saarbrücken. Along the Canal de la Marne au Rhin, you will experience an idyllic river landscape with green hills and picturesque villages. Enjoy the peace and beauty of nature as you glide along at a leisurely pace. Stop […]

What you can expect

Leisure activities
CYCLING

From the From the boat lift in Arzviller, the Rhine-Marne Canal is accompanied by an asphalted towpath. It gently slopes down with the level of the canal and is perfect for switching from boat to longboard, inline skates or bicycle.

There is also a well-developed cycle path along the Moselle.

Picture gallery

Impressions of boat, water, landscape
Saarschleife, Luftaufnahme
Kormoran vor der Saarburg auf der Saar
Kormoran auf dem Elsass-Canal-du-Marne
Elsass-Arzviller-Schiffshebewerk
die Saar in hügeliger Landschaft
ein Schloss am Ufer
ein Hausboot am Kanal von Niderviller
Elsass-Rhein-Marne-Kanal im Sommer
Saarschleife, Luftaufnahme
Kormoran vor der Saarburg auf der Saar
Kormoran auf dem Elsass-Canal-du-Marne
Elsass-Arzviller-Schiffshebewerk
die Saar in hügeliger Landschaft
ein Schloss am Ufer
ein Hausboot am Kanal von Niderviller
Elsass-Rhein-Marne-Kanal im Sommer

Houseboat vacation

Tips & recommendations

Recommendations

Suitable boats

Boats that are particularly suitable for the area

Kormoran 1280
7-9 persons |
3 Cabins

This modern houseboat in traditional style is easy to maneuver and offers every comfort above and below deck. It is ideal for three couples or several families.    

Kormoran 1140
6-8 persons |
2 Cabins

Modern equipment but travel in traditional style with this cozy boat for two couples or families.      

Kormoran 940
3-5 persons |
1 Cabins

At 9.40 m, the Kormoran 940 is our small Kormoran. However, this does not mean that you have to do without comfort! This is the ideal boat for a small family or for one or two couples.

Tip

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