DÜSSELDORF BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Gin Tasting auf Fischers Kahn — five German gins, tonic pairings and a Rhine sunset
A concise guide to an intimate boat-based gin tasting in Düsseldorf that pairs five distinct German gins with natural tonics while cruising the Rhine.
Gin Tasting auf Fischers Kahn — five German gins, tonic pairings and a Rhine sunset.
Leinen los for an evening tasting aboard Fischers Kahn: Naturburschen Flingern leads a relaxed, maritime tasting that presents five different German gins, paired with natural tonics, while the Rhine darkens to sunset.
Highlights
Outing highlights
Five distinct German gins, each with its matching tonic
The event introduces five different gins presented both neat and with a carefully chosen natural tonic, designed to show how botanicals change with different mixers.
Aboard Fischers Kahn as the Rhine slips into evening
The tasting takes place on Fischers Kahn, with the evening sun lowering over the Rhine—an intimate, maritime backdrop to stories about distillation and botanicals.
Hands-on stories about botanicals and distillation
Hosts from Naturburschen guide the group through tasting notes, the origins of key botanicals and basic distillation stories—making gin culture approachable and convivial.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The evening unfolds as a focused tasting aboard a small boat: guests sample five gins, hear anecdotal and technical insights about botanicals and distillation, and enjoy a relaxed cruise as the sun sets over the Rhine.
THE TASTING
Five distinct German gins, each with its matching tonic
The event introduces five different gins presented both neat and with a carefully chosen natural tonic, designed to show how botanicals change with different mixers.
THE SETTING
Aboard Fischers Kahn as the Rhine slips into evening
The tasting takes place on Fischers Kahn, with the evening sun lowering over the Rhine—an intimate, maritime backdrop to stories about distillation and botanicals.
THE PROGRAM
Hands-on stories about botanicals and distillation
Hosts from Naturburschen guide the group through tasting notes, the origins of key botanicals and basic distillation stories—making gin culture approachable and convivial.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tasting suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The advertised duration for the tasting is 90 minutes.
The tasting is run by Naturburschen Flingern aboard Fischers Kahn on the Rhine in Düsseldorf.
Participants will sample five different gins, each presented neat and with a matching natural tonic, accompanied by commentary about botanicals and distillation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the tasting last?
The tasting is listed with a duration of 90 minutes.
How many gins are included?
Guests taste five different gins, served neat and with matching natural tonics.
Who runs the tasting?
The event is organized by Naturburschen Flingern aboard Fischers Kahn.
Where does the tasting take place?
The tasting takes place on Fischers Kahn while cruising the Rhine in Düsseldorf.
Is this a guided tasting?
Yes—hosts present stories about botanicals and distillation while leading the gin and tonic pairings.