Canal-side café and restaurant in Lübbenau with its own private punting boat (Kahnfahrt) departure point directly behind the building, serving Spreewald dishes in a quiet, less touristy setting than the main harbor.
Café zum Nussbaum, run by Frank's Kahnfahrten, combines a canal-side restaurant with a private punting-boat departure point immediately behind the building, offering a quieter alternative to Lübbenau's larger Großer Spreewaldhafen, which handles the bulk of the town's tour-group boat traffic. The setting is picturesque and calm, with tables near the water's edge and boats docked just steps away, making it possible to combine a Kahnfahrt tour through the Spreewald canals with a meal at the same stop rather than traveling between separate locations. The menu covers Spreewald staples — Spreewaldgurken, potato dishes, and freshwater fish — served in a relaxed, family-run atmosphere. Because both the boat tours and the restaurant are seasonal in scope, with reduced hours outside the main April-to-October travel season, checking current hours before a winter visit is worthwhile.
| Price | €€ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 09:00–19:00, seasonal (reduced hours in winter) |
| Reservations | Recommended for combined boat-and-meal packages |
| Address | Dammstraße area, near Großer Spreewaldhafen, 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald |
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Location
Dammstraße area, near Großer Spreewaldhafen, 03222 Lübbenau/Spreewald
Highlights
- Private Kahnfahrt punting boat departure directly behind the restaurant
- Quieter canal-side setting than the main Großer Spreewaldhafen
- Spreewald regional menu including Spreewaldgurken and freshwater fish
- Family-run atmosphere combining dining and boat tours in one stop
Tips for visiting
- The boat departure is directly behind the café, so a Kahnfahrt and a meal can be combined without walking to the main harbor
- Quieter than the Großer Spreewaldhafen, which draws the largest tour groups
When to visit
April to October for combined boat tour and meal
Accessibility
Ground-level canal-side seating; paths to the boat dock are unpaved in places.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a boat tour and a meal be booked together here?
Yes, the punting boat departure point is directly behind the café, so both can be combined at one location.
Is this busier or quieter than Lübbenau's main harbor?
Quieter — the Großer Spreewaldhafen handles most of the larger tour groups, while this location offers a calmer canal-side setting.