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Main River cruise ships dock in Vienna near iconic attractions like Hofburg Palace, charming cafes, renowned Art Museum, and landmarks associated with Freud. These docking locations provide a perfect starting point for exploring Vienna’s rich cultural heritage.
We traveled on Avalon and docked near Reichsbruke bridge. Our first night we took the nearby U1 Donauinsel station which is reasonably close to the dock so we took it to Stephansplatz (fifth stop, I believe) to look for dining/drinks/sites.
- Also, is there any public transportation from the port to the airport?
- There are 2 different docking possibilities 1 x Klosterneuburg and 1 x Reichsbrücke. You should ask your agent where it stops
- You do not mention the name of the cruise line - but assume that you will travel with Grand Circle. Mostly they dock at the Reichsbrucke / DDSG sta...
- Too late to edit above. It was the Vorgartenstrasse station on U1, not Donauinsel.
- Thank you, ShowmeVegas. I was trying to figure this out, too. We are doing the Avalon Affinity European Splendor leaving July 4, 2011. We are proba...
- but still there must be something on your travel documents where you are boarding them It cannot just stand Vienna.
- I can understand the OP who leaves their ship in Vienna not knowing where it docks, but Zebra740 as you are joining in Vienna you MUST have been gi...
- Yes, it is Grande Circle cruise that begins in Amsterdam and ends in Vienna. We have our own flights using FF miles. ShowMe is correct--one can sav...
- I must look at transfers in a different way- Tourists spend thousands on air farea- thousands on boat cruise - then wish to be adventurous and save...
Feb 21, 2015 · The dock where most all cruise ships disembark is very convenient; I took one of the small Uniworld bicycles and rode it into downtown and back, with several side trips, without getting out of...
Aug 21, 2011 · Note that river boats have more than one docking location in Vienna. The most common location is the one that has been discussed near Reichsbrucke, but boats also dock in Döbling (slightly...
- Docks are not in downtown Vienna but we were provided with a shuttle that made the round trips between ship and city every 30-45 minutes. bus ride...
- We were on Uniworld's River Beatrice for the Danube trip last year. There were no shuttle busses into the city every 30 minutes; the only transport...
- Our ship, the Viking Prestige, docked close to the Vogartenstrasse metro stop, which is four stops from downtown Vienna on the red line.
- Ama provided 2 shuttles for those who wished to remain behind. It is quite a ways from downtown to the ships.
- Thanks very much; that's exactly the information I was looking for! We'll be a group of six, fit 66-year-olds and the walk to the Metro and then th...
- The ships definitely dock out of the city center. The canal through the city center is much too narrow and shallow for riverboats. It depends on th...
- The boats dock near a large road bridge over the river . Walk along the river and up the stairs to the pedestrian walkway beneath this road bridge,...
- [quote name=kuldalai;30285299 Sights not to be missed in Vienna - Schonnbrun Palace' date=' The famous Prater Amusement Park with its historic Ferr...
- Yes, thank you... all six in our group attend classical concerts in Baltimore MD, and DW & I attend frequently in Philadelphia as well. DW and...
- I so wanted to ride on that ferris wheel, but there just wasn't enough time!
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The Austrian capital is a first-class crowd pleaser. Among stunning Baroque architecture and neoclassical palaces is a treasure trove of masterpiece-filled museums, must-see sights like the Hofburg Palace and Spanish Riding School, and a Unesco-listed café culture. There is also a musical heritage that stretches from Beethoven to Brahms.
Most river cruise ships dock beside Reichsbrucke – Vienna’s most famous bridge – or Schwedenplatz, both offering access to the old city centre and sights in the Innere Stadt within minutes via U-Bahn lines 1 and 4.
Halfway across Reichsbrucke is Donauinsel, the island that separates the old and new courses of the Danube. Less than a mile away is the 1960s-built Vienna Tower with a 150-metre-high viewing platform, and it’s 20 minutes to the iconic 100-year-old Giant Ferris Wheel. Schwedenplatz Square is much closer to the main tourist sights: the world-famous ...
Vienna boasts one of Europe’s most efficient public transport systems, with waits of longer than 10 minutes for a train, tram or bus highly unlikely. To hop on and off, purchase a 24-hour pass for the entire network for only €8/£7.
The Austrian capital is as charming as cities come, with baroque architecture, romantic coffee houses and riverside promenades all making for a lovely half-day stroll. Start on Ringstrasse – dubbed the most beautiful promenade in the world, its leafy length of monumental 19th-century palaces hosts sights including the Vienna State Opera, the Flemis...
The 600-year-old imperial palace of Hofburg is a must-see, with unmissable sights including the baroque library, jewel-filled treasury and Empress Sissi’s exercise room. The sprawling complex also houses the Spanish Riding School, where you can go behind the scenes and watch equine ballet during a morning training session or a guided visit of the s...
Spend an evening at the world-famous Vienna State Opera, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in the 2018/2019 season. It’s also worth seeing 18th-century Schönbrunn Palace: dubbed the 'Versailles of Vienna', it boasts rich rococo rooms, a marionette theatre and, reportedly, the world’s oldest zoo.
Vienna presents Austria’s culinary scene at its finest, with dishes such as beef goulash, paprika chicken and wiener schnitzel popular across the city. Local favourites also include beuschel, made with veal lungs and heart, and tafelspitz, boiled beef with apple and horseradish sauces. The city’s most famous dessert is Sacher Torte – the rich choco...
Filling your suitcase with sweet Viennese treats. Buy an original Sacher Torte from Sacher Eck; handmade Liliput confectionary in an intricately colourful box from Altmann & Kühne; or a bagful of Mannerschnitten – crispy-creamy layers of wafer and hazelnut invented in the city in 1898.
Flight time
Flights from London to Vienna take around two hours.
Safety
Vienna is safe and clean and has repeatedly been named the most livable city in the world by Mercer.
Best time to go
The Christmas markets are beautiful, while spring is pretty for strolling the palace and gardens. Vienna is quietest between January and March and October and November.
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May 15, 2015 · You or your travel agent can also call their reservations department and ask them about the docking. If you go to Google Earth, sometimes you can get an aerial view of the river ships along the bank. Generally, docking in Vienna isn’t within a short walking distance to the city center and shuttle service will be provided.
Jan 31, 2008 · There are two docking areas in Vienna: Handelskai and Nussdorf. Both are no downtown locations. But anyway as your friends need to go to the airport this doesn´t matter.
