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Boat Schools in München

Munich and Upper Bavaria offer some of Germany's most beautiful inland waterways with Ammersee, Starnberger See, Chiemsee and Tegernsee. The Isar itself is not navigable, but the surrounding lakes are a paradise for motorboat and sailing enthusiasts.

Waterways in München

München offers access to: Isar, Ammersee, Starnberger See, Chiemsee, Tegernsee and near Lake Constance.

SBF Inland
Required for rivers, canals and lakes above 15 HP.
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Boat Schools in München

Here are 4 boat schools in München that offer boat licence training.

Motorbootschule München

München / Starnberg

SBF BinnenSBF See

ONWATER Bootsschule

München / Chiemsee

SBF BinnenSBF See

Tokon Yachtschule

München

SBF BinnenSBF SeeSKS

Weiss-Blau Segelschule

München

SBF BinnenSBF SeeSKS
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Exams in München

Exams are held regularly in Munich and surrounding areas, often directly at the lakes (e.g. Ammersee, Starnberger See).

Theory exam
30 multiple-choice questions (SBF Inland: 45 min, SBF Coastal: 60 min incl. navigation).
Practical exam
On-water manoeuvres: docking, turning, stopping and man-overboard. Plus knots.
Exam bodies
Exams are administered by the DMYV (German Motor Yacht Association) or the DSV (German Sailing Association).

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Frequently asked questions about München

Can I use my Munich boat licence on Chiemsee as well?

Yes, the SBF Inland licence is valid on all German inland waterways – including Chiemsee, Ammersee, Starnberger See and all other Bavarian lakes.

How much does a boat licence cost in Munich?

Exam fees: approx. €130 (inland). Boat school courses in Munich typically cost €400–600. Save on theory with BoatPass for €9.99 per catalogue.

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