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Electric-only waters in Germany

16 entries. Confirm current rules with the local authority before you launch.

Boating rules in Germany

16 entries

  • Starnberger See

    Bavaria, Germany

    Quota or permitOfficial source

    Sport motorboats need a district permit. Max 280 permits for combustion boats, valid max five years, no renewal. Electric permits have no time limit. Waiting list.

    bayernportal.denaturerlebnis.bayern.de

  • Ammersee

    Bavaria, Germany

    Quota or permitOfficial source

    Same system as Starnberger See. Max 150 permits for combustion boats.

    bayernportal.denaturerlebnis.bayern.de

  • Other Bavarian lakes

    Bavaria, Germany

    Quota or permitOfficial source

    Combustion sport-boat permits are generally only issued on Starnberger See and Ammersee. Electric boats can get permits on lakes open to motorboats. The source does not list which lakes.

    bayernportal.denaturerlebnis.bayern.de

  • Chiemsee

    Bavaria, Germany

    Quota or permitOfficial source

    In 2022 there were permits for 506 pure combustion motorboats and 2,439 pure electric boats, per the state government's reply to the Landtag.

    bayern.landtag.de

  • Quota or permitOfficial source

    In 2022 Altmühlsee had 1,683 permitted electric boats. The three lakes had 48 combustion motorboats combined.

    bayern.landtag.de

  • Edersee & Diemelsee

    Hesse, Germany

    Electric onlyOfficial source

    Federal regulation: sport boats with combustion engines, gas engines or generators may not be used. Electric motors are allowed by implication. Max 15 km/h.

    jurawelt.com

  • Steinhuder Meer

    Lower Saxony, Germany

    Electric onlyOfficial source

    Boats up to 7.60 m with electric motors up to 10 hp allowed. Combustion and stronger electric motors need an exemption. Closed to boats 1 November–19 March.

    hannover.de

  • Rursee (main lake)

    North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

    Electric onlyOfficial source

    Combustion engines only for rescue, authorities, club events and sailboats in distress. Electric max 1,500 W on boats up to 5 m, 3,680 W on longer boats. Max 6 km/h. The 2017 order ran to 2022 — check whether renewed.

    kreis-dueren.de

  • Feldberger Haussee & Breiter Luzin

    Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

    Electric onlySecondary source

    The exemption for combustion boats expired at the turn of 2023/2024. Electric motors still allowed. Based on local press; the district's final decision not checked.

    nordkurier.denordkurier.de

  • Titisee

    Baden-Württemberg, Germany

    Electric onlySecondary source

    Private combustion motorboats banned on the whole lake per a tourism portal. Electric boats for rent. Rules for private electric boats unclear.

    schwarzwaldportal.com

  • Cospudener See & Markkleeberger See

    Saxony, Germany

    Quota or permitOfficial source

    Combustion engines need an official permit; electric motors may be used freely. Two-strokes generally not allowed. Status June 2019.

    leipziger-neuseenland.org

  • Königssee

    Bavaria, Germany

    Rules need verificationNot yet verified

    Earlier listing (unverified): National park lake with drinking-water quality. Only the electric passenger ferries operate — private motorboats are not permitted at all. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

  • Tegernsee

    Bavaria, Germany

    Rules need verificationNot yet verified

    Earlier listing (unverified): Private combustion engines banned. Electric and sailing boats only. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

  • Staffelsee

    Bavaria, Germany

    Rules need verificationNot yet verified

    Earlier listing (unverified): Only electric and paddle-powered boats allowed, protecting the islands and reed beds. Shore zones keep 100–300 m distance. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

  • Rothsee

    Bavaria, Germany

    Rules need verificationNot yet verified

    Earlier listing (unverified): Electric motorboats allowed with approval from Landratsamt Roth; combustion engines need special authorisation. Holiday permits up to 4 weeks. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.

  • Feldberger Seenlandschaft

    Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

    Rules need verificationNot yet verified

    Earlier listing (unverified): Breiter Luzin, Haussee, Schmaler Luzin, Carwitzer See, Dreetzsee and more: electric drive only. Carrying combustion motors or fuel-powered equipment is prohibited. Confirm current motor and launch restrictions with the local authority before visiting.