Cruise on the Danube (Austria)

Vienna (cruise departure). Rathaus park with, behind, the neo gothic city hall of Rathaus

Carriages in the historic center, in a Vienna lit festively for Christmas

Vienna. The Natural History Museum

Vienna. Reproduction of the cathedral whitewashed by the snow

Vienna. The shopping streets festively decorated for Christmas

Vienna. The shopping streets festively decorated for Christmas

Cruise ships moored in the river port of Vienna, await tourists to leave for the city of Budapest

Danube River. Fog, snowstorms and, on the deck, only ice and wind

Mooring in the town of Esztergom

The corridors outside the cruise ship. In winter, only ice and wind

Esztergom. The mooring area located near the old town

Esztergorm (Hungary). The Museum of Christianity

Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital (from the tenth to the thirteenth century) of Hungary

Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital (from the tenth to the thirteenth century) of Hungary

Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital of Hungary

Esztergom (Hungary). Wind and snow enhance the play of light and shadow

The lock of Gabcikovo that allows cruise ships to overcome a height difference of 12 meters

Gabcikovo Lock. The captain controls the raising of the ship that slowly rises of 12 meters

Lock of Gabcikovo

Budapest. Panorama from the castle overlooking the town

Budapest. Fisherman’s Fortress

The statue of Eugene of Savoy that liberated Budapest from Turkish domination

Budapest. The parliament

The old suspension bridge called Chain Bridge

Budapest. The National Library whitened by snow

The journey

By: Carlo Piccinelli

The journey on Google Maps.
A cruise during the winter is an original idea, interesting and fun. The storms of wind and snow that sometimes accompany the journey in some stretch of navigation, in order to discover a wild nature in the heart of Europe. The departure is from Vienna, the Austrian capital full of monuments, museums, baroque palaces and concerts. Sailing on the great river Danube, cross the border between Austria and Hungary passing near ancient towns such as Esztergom, the ancient capital of Hungary. The journey is interrupted momentarily on the lock of Gabcikovo on the Danube river where the cruise ship go down  more than 12 meters. The journey ends in the beautiful city of Budapest divided in two by the River Danube. A city rich in history but also of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. A journey of a round-trip from Vienna who, in winter, becomes an unusual way to travel on boat through frozen forests and towns covered of snow.
Useful links for more informations:
www.budapestrivercruise.com
www.vikingrivercruise.com
www.tauck.com
www.eurorivercruises.com
www.avalonwaterways.com
TUI River Cruises: https://www.tui.co.uk/river-cruises/danube-cruises/