Picturesque Danube Delta

Vienna

The capital of Austria is one of those cities that every traveler should have visited once in the course of his life. Hardly any other city in the world has to offer such an enchanting combination of magnificent architecture, world-famous museums and theaters and beautiful green spaces. No wonder, the entire city center of Vienna is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vienna is known worldwide for its palaces of emperors, kings and nobles, such as Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere and the Hofburg. But the city's many churches, especially the landmark St. Stephen's Cathedral, are also worth a visit. Museum visitors come at the numerous world-class museums in the city, such as the Albertina, the Museum of Art History and the Museum Leopold anyway fully at their expense..

Kalocsa

Stop to embark excursion guests.

Mohács

Stop for customs clearance

Novi Sad

Novi Sad is the second largest city in Serbia and is located on the Danube River. The place is perfect for a stop to see sights like Petrovaradin Fortress. This is one of the best preserved fortresses in Europe, has a catacomb system and is located on a hill. A walk through the city center with its narrow streets, quaint cafes and the New Renaissance style city hall is also recommended..

Belgrade

The "white city", so the translation of the Serbian name Beograd, is anything but colorless. Its troubled pastshapes the Balkan metropolis. The scars of this time belong as much a part of the cityscape as the spirit of optimism that can be felt and seen. Belgrade is home to about 1.7 million inhabitantsner - and with the monumental Cathedral of St. Sava one of the largest Orthodox places of worship in the world. A stroll across the shopping street Knez Mihailova with its stores, cafés and an exciting mix of architecture leads straight to the fortress of Belgrade. Here you can not only enjoy the unique Enjoy the view down to the mouth of the Sava River, but also the quietness in the spacious Kalemegdan Park.

River Day

Giurgiu

The Romanian city of Giurgiu is very much influenced by the Soviet era. Worth seeing is the 2800 meter long "Bridge of Friendship" over the Danube, a joint project of Bulgaria and Romania. The old railroad station, former stop of the legendary Orient Express, is also worth seeing. If you have time, they visit the ruins of the abraded castle just outside Giurgius..

Fetești

If the words of a legend are to be believed, the name of the town derives from the Romanian "satul cu fete" and translates as "the village with the girls". Fetesti, located in the Wallachian Plain of Romania, is best known for the Anghel-Saligny Bridge, inaugurated by King Carl I, constructed for the railroad line from Fetesti to Cernavoda, and downright made for a day visit.

Sfântu Gheorghe

Sfântu Gheorghe in Romania, in German St. Georgen, is a city on the Olt River in the Szeklerland region of Transylvania. With a population of just over 60,000 today, Sfântu Gheorghe is a lively regional center. The old town is located slightly away from the Olt River. Its main sight is the fortress church (Romanian Biserică Fortificată, Hungarian Vártemplom), built in the 14th century in Gothic style and surrounded by an extensive park, Parcul Elisabeta. Other historic buildings in the city date mainly from the 19th century, such as the Beör Palace or the Municipal Theater. The Szekler National Museum has existed since 1875, making it one of the oldest museums in Romania. It displays a large collection on national history with an archaeological section worth seeing. In addition, there is also the National Museum of Eastern Carpathians and the Museum of Hunting in Sfântu Gheorghe.

Tulcea

On seven hills Tulcea nestles on the right bank of the Danube. Not only the modern architecture and the sacral buildings of the Romanian port city are worth seeing. Just outside its gates lies one of the greatest natural treasures in the world. Since In 1993 the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve is listed as a UNSECO Worldnatural heritage site. Far more than 5,000 animal and plant species have been counted so far. Many of them are considered threatened and are found in the approximately 5.800 square kilometers large estuary of the Danube a habitat of inestimable value.

Ruse

The city of Russe is located in the north of Bulgaria, on the border with Romania and is known for its industry, but also for the opera house and playhouse. In the city there are modern universities, as well as museums and a television tower. The city is located directly on the Danube and is thus the starting point for some Danube cruises. If you want to be enchanted once under the earth, take a tour of the Orlova Chuka Cave, one of the most popular caves in the Eastern countries.

Vidin

The Bulgarian city of Vidin is located in the northwest of the country on the Danube River. It is considered one of the oldest cities in Bulgaria and you can find many influences of both Celts and Romans and Ottomans in the city. Worth seeing is especially the medieval fortress from the 13th century called "Baba Vida". Also a visit to the cathedral "Sveti Dimitir" or the mosque "Mustafa-Pasha" are recommended..

Vukovar

The Croatian city of Vukovar is located in the east of the country and is characterized by the Baroque era. The historical center of the city is therefore worth a visit. Very famous is also the Grand Hotel "Radnicki dom". You should not miss the baroque castle Eltz and the oldest and most famous water tower in Croatia. Also a stop at the church of St. Philip with the attached Franciscan monastery is recommended..

Budapest

"Pearl of the Danube" or "Paris of the East"? One thing is certain, Budapest has a lot to offer! From afar, the Parliament building on the banks of the river greets you and lets the Hungarian capital shine in its old splendor. The imposing Chain Bridge invites you to explore the districts of Buda and Pest, which are adorned with Art Nouveau buildings, wide avenues and thermal baths steeped in history. After a piece of the famous Baumkuchen, the breathtaking view from the Castle Hill with its Castle Palace and the impressive Fishermen's Bastion can be enjoyed even better.

Bratislava

The capital of Slovakia is located on the border with Austria and Hungary. It is home to about 450,000 people. The old town of Bratislava dates back to the 18th century and is a great place to stroll around thanks to its car-free zone. The cafés and bars there serve the city's famous dark beer. Bratislava's landmark - the Bratislava Castle - is located on a hill. From its terrace you have the best view of the city and the Danube.