Board one of the many riverboats that cruise the Danube River through Austria, in the heart of central Europe. In the capital city of Vienna, you will see ornate architecture on an impressive scale in the city center and Schönbrunn & Hofburg Palaces. Explore myriad museums and the residences of famous residents like Mozart and Freud. Sailing up river to Grinzing, a charming traditional village on the outskirts of Vienna, and then on to the beautiful Wachau Valley. Around Melk, you can explore historic Dürnstein village and Melk Abbey, which was built as a Baroque palace but now serves as a prestigious coed school in a Benedictine monastery. Sailing down river beyond Austria visits Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia and beyond. Contact us one of our Austrian travel experts to get started planning your cruise to Austria today!

10 Best Cruises to Austria for 2024-2025

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10 Best Luxury River Cruises to Austria for 2024-2025

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen	$3299	8	Jul 7, 2024	Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. … 0
Gems of the Danube	$9490	8	Jun 20, 2024	Enjoy an 8-day luxury cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest aboard the 5-star luxury Scenic Amber. Explore some of the most beautiful cities of central … 0
Danube Waltz	$2299	8	Sep 1, 2024	View the beauty of five different European countries and explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau during this 8-day … 0
The Legendary Danube	$4674	11	Jun 16, 2024	Fall in love with the Danube on this 14-day Danube River cruise aboard the MS Amasonata. Discover some of the most important cities such as … 0
Classic Prague & Danube Delights	$7710	11	Jun 25, 2024	Take an 11-day trip from Prague to Budapest and experience the Classic Prague and Danube Delights. Enjoy a 3-night stay and a whole day of … 0
The Beautiful Blue Danube	$2830	8	Jun 13, 2024	This 8-day round-trip cruise on the Danube from Vienna on the MS Beethoven takes you through central Europe with stops in Melk, Bratislava, Kalocsa, … 0
European Holiday Markets	$3799	8	Dec 1, 2024	Experience Europe at its most magical and enjoy the chance to discover the delightful holiday traditions and treats of Germany and Austria during … 0
Magna on the Danube - Cruise only	$3399	8	Jun 16, 2024	Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. … 0
Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only	$3599	8	Jun 12, 2024	On this unforgettable 8-day cruise, embark in Budapest, Hungary, and make your way to the charming city of Nuremberg on the MS Amasonata. Visit some … 0
Active & Discovery on the Danube with a Trip in Prague	$4996	11	Jul 22, 2024	Board Avalon View sailing from Budapest to Linz with the added delight of two nights in the Golden City of Prague visiting some iconic sites along … 0

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Top Things to See and Do in Austria

Vienna, Salzburg, and Linz in Austria are teeming with cultural sites that bring the history of Europe to life. Each stop on an Austria trip shows a different side to the country, making a journey here an experience that sheds new light on life in modern-day Europe.

Top things to see & do in Austria
Austria has been a keystone in the history and culture of central Europe and is crossed by the Danube River. A river cruise through this historic region of Europe acquaints you with the towns of:

Vienna:

Schönbrunn Palace – with over 1400 rooms, it is maybe the most important palace in the whole country and a fine example of Baroque architecture.
Hofburg Palaces – for more than 800 years, this has been an imperial palace in Vienna.
Grinzing – a district known for its wineries.
Heuriger Tavern – one of Grinzing's renowned taverns which many of our cruises visit.

Melk:

Quaint and traditional Dürnstein village
Built nearly a thousand years ago, the Benedictine Melk Abbey that keeps watch over the Danube River below.

Wachau Valley:
Remarkable not only for its breathtaking natural beauty but also historically relevant as a region of fortresses and vineyards and also where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned.

Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market

Cruising Europe Christmas Markets

Explore the enchanting Christmas Markets throughout Germany, Austria and Hungary on your Europe river cruise. Drink hot mulled wine as you meander through these traditional street markets. This is sure to be a charming, festive way to spend the holiday.

European Rivers

The multiple rivers flowing through Europe provide the perfect mode of transit for intimate travel experiences throughout various countries! River cruises also eliminate the stress of finding public transportation or driving. This brief overview of the Rhine, Rhone, Danube and Main rivers can help guide you in selecting your best river cruise option.

River Cruising Has Our Attention

While many travelers are familiar with the standard ocean liners and mega-yachts, river cruises offer a different atmosphere and experience that can only be found in certain parts of the world.

Best Time to Visit Austria

Learn about the best time to visit Austria, the best time to cruise the Danube River, and about some of the activities that are preferred during the respective seasons.

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Susan

2 days ago

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Customer Tim

3 days ago

I am a returning client to Adventure Life and am very pleased with their commitment to put together a great trip. Clara replied and clarified to any and all questions we had.

Claire Palmer

5 days ago

Jessica was very responsive to my questions and never balked when I asked her to go back and find more options. She really worked hard to find the right cruise for us.

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Austria Danube River Cruises

10 Best Cruises to Austria for 2024-2025

Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen

Gems of the Danube

Danube Waltz

The Legendary Danube

Classic Prague & Danube Delights

The Beautiful Blue Danube

European Holiday Markets

Magna on the Danube - Cruise only

Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only

Active & Discovery on the Danube with a Trip in Prague

10 Best Luxury River Cruises to Austria for 2024-2025

Austria & Danube River Cruise Guide

Top Things to See and Do in Austria

Cruising Europe Christmas Markets

European Rivers

River Cruising Has Our Attention

Best Time to Visit Austria

Top Austria Travel Destinations

Austria Trips by Departure Date

Top Experiences in Austria

Austria Trips by Duration

Austria Trips by Activity

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