Drift silently through the Bislicher Insel — one of Europe's most pristine Rhine floodplain nature reserves — on a private boat with a naturalist guide, spotting eagles, kingfishers, and grazing wild horses.
What to expect
Your naturalist guide pilots a small electric boat into the labyrinth of oxbow lakes, willow forests, and sandbanks of Bislicher Insel — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. White-tailed eagles circle overhead; kingfishers flash electric blue along the banks; Konik wild horses graze the floodplain meadows. The guide provides binoculars and expert commentary. Silence and wilderness just minutes from the port — utterly unexpected, utterly unforgettable.
Good to know
Bislicher Insel is approx. 15 minutes by taxi from Wesel port (EUR 20 each way). Book private boat well in advance — capacity is limited to preserve the reserve. Spring and early autumn offer the best wildlife sightings.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Wesel — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.