Vienna, Austria - Danube River Cruise Port of Call

Coffee and Culture from Vienna on the Danube

Vienna is a highlight of any Danube River cruise in Europe. We visited Vienna from the Viking Spirit while on a wonderful river cruise across Europe from Budapest to Amsterdam. I also toured Vienna a second time on a Viking River Cruises' Eastern European Odyssey from Bucharest to Nuremberg.

Prior to World War I, Vienna was the capital of the powerful Hapsburg Empire. Today Vienna's glory is in her past, but the city is still a marvelous place to visit. Most of the grand palaces and buildings are from the 17th century, but they have been well-preserved or substantially renovated. We spent the day in Vienna, touring via bus, subway, and on foot from the two Viking ships. In the evening, we went to a wonderful concert in one of the old palaces, and really enjoyed the small classical quartet and operatic singers. Along the way, we found time to enjoy a Viennese coffee house and some of the city's highlights.

The historic center of the city of Vienna is on the UNESCO World Heritage list.