📍 Hafen Hagenwerder, GörlitzSeason: 1 April – 31 October⛴️ Tue–Sun on the water🌿 100% electric
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The EMS Berzdorf at the jetty in golden evening light

Your loveliest day on the lake

Whisper-quiet and 100% electric across the Berzdorf lake nature paradise — with an on-board bistro, convertible roof and endless horizon.

★ 4.8 on Google · 357 reviews🌿 Saxony's only electric ship👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids under 5 ride free
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Adults 15 € · Children (5–17) 7 € · under 5 free · Family ticket 35 € — saves 9 €

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Season: 1 April – 31 October · Tue–Sun

The Timetable

Up to five departures daily from Hagenwerder harbour — each cruise lasts 1 hr 15 min.

DepartureReturnNote
10:0011:15Quietest trip — perfect with young children
11:3012:45Midday snack at the bistro
13:0014:15Most popular trip — book early
14:3015:45Coffee-and-cake time
16:0017:15Golden light for photos
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Lake weather — the next 7 days

Daily conditions, temperature and wind live from the harbour — so you can pick the perfect day.

Today🌤22° / 13°💨 11 km/h
Sat☀️24° / 14°💨 9 km/h
Sun23° / 15°💨 14 km/h
Mon🌦19° / 13°💨 18 km/h
Tue🌤21° / 12°💨 12 km/h
Wed☀️25° / 14°💨 8 km/h
Thu☀️26° / 16°💨 10 km/h
☀️ Weather looks good? Get tickets nowLive data from Hagenwerder harbour · weather guarantee applies if it rains
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Which trip is right for you?

Three questions, honest recommendation — Berzi helps you choose.

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Our classics

Three Ways to Experience the Lake

From a spontaneous family outing to a sunset with the scent of the grill — pick your favourite day.

Brunch buffet on board the EMS BerzdorfWeekend favourite

Brunch on the Lake

Sat + Sun · from 4 July · 9:30 · 2.5 hrs
  • All-you-can-eat buffet
  • Breakfast with the lake — one full loop
  • Popular for birthdays & family gatherings
60 €per person · for two 120 €
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Nature paradise Berzdorfer See

Whisper-Quiet Through a Bird Sanctuary

Since 2023, the EMS Berzdorf has run on 100% electric power — the only electric passenger ship in all of Saxony. So quiet you hear nature instead of the engine.

900 kWhBattery — 3 days of sailing without charging
0 g CO₂on the water, on every trip
32,25 mShip length · room for 150 guests
960 haSurface area to explore
The EMS Berzdorf gliding across the lake at sunset
🔇 Whisper-quiet

Electric propulsion instead of diesel rumble — conversations at a normal volume, the sound of lapping waves included.

🦅 Right in the heart of nature

White-tailed eagles, great crested grebes and the Blue Lagoon — from the water you see the lake as no one else does.

♿ For everyone on board

Accessible main deck, wheelchair-accessible toilet on board, high chairs for the little ones — and dogs are welcome too.

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Real moments

Impressions from the lake

All photos taken on board the EMS Berzdorf — click through.

For sea dogs & landlubbers

The big lake quiz 🧠

Four questions about the ship & the lake — your 10% discount code awaits at the end.

Berzi asks!

I'll host — you guess. Ready?

1 · How does the EMS Berzdorf travel?

For the little sailors

Welcome to the Berzi Corner!

A spot-the-difference game on board, a quiz for kids, colouring pages and children's birthday parties on the water — Berzi has loads in store for the little ones.

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Fresh from the lake

News & Stories

What's happening on board — scroll through like your favourite feed.

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What our guests say

4.8 out of 5 stars — 357 Google reviews

Real voices, straight from Google. Most praised: brunch, buffet, grill and the cake.

★★★★★

„Sehr schöne Schifffahrt auf dem See. Sehr engagiertes Personal und tolle, moderne Ausstattung — wunderbare Aussicht über den ganzen See."

René H. · Google-Rezension
★★★★★

„Grill & Chill nur zu empfehlen! Essen, Aussicht, Personal, Getränke und Ambiente umwerfend!"

Gast · Google-Rezension
★★★★★

„Bei Kaffee und Kuchen eine kurzweilige Schifffahrt genossen — besonderes Highlight: strahlender Sonnenschein."

Good to know

Frequently asked questions — answered briefly

Where does the ship depart from?

Hagenwerder harbour, Hafenstraße 100 in Görlitz — free parking right at the jetty.

Do I need to book in advance?

Regular cruises often work out last-minute — brunch & grill tend to sell out days ahead. Booking online is well worth it.

What happens in the rain?

Both decks are heated — the upper deck has a convertible roof, and the main deck is additionally air-conditioned. And our weather guarantee applies: rebook for free or get a voucher.

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, on a lead — 3 € per snout. Water is available on board.

Is the ship accessible?

The main deck is fully accessible, a wheelchair-accessible toilet is on board — and a wheelchair is available if needed.

What is there to eat on board?

Fresh cake, sandwiches, sausages & snacks — plus coffee specialities, soft drinks and refreshing cocktails. View the full on-board menu

Can I pay by card?

Yes: debit card, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

What about young children?

High chairs are available — and children under 5 sail for free.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes — there are also vegetarian and vegan products available on board.

Are vouchers available?

Of course — the perfect gift: Buy a voucher in the shop. Sent instantly as a PDF by email.

Is there a group discount?

Yes — groups of 15 or more receive 10% off. Just get in touch by email or via the enquiry form.

Getting here

Directions, Parking & Contact

Hagenwerder harbour is on the southern shore of the Berzdorfer See — easy to reach by car, train or bike.

🚗By car

Hafenstraße car park — free and right at the jetty. Plan route in Google Maps

🚆By train

To Hagenwerder station (Görlitz–Zittau line), then just a few minutes' walk to the harbour.

🚲By bike

The harbour is right on the lake circuit path — bikes are welcome on board.

✉️Questions? Write to us

We reply quickly: info@emsberzdorf.de
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