The Blue Danube flows like a ribbon through the picturesque, historic landscape. Not only from the ship do lasting views open up; the regions around the Danube in Upper Austria and Lower Austria also offer a wealth of discoveries.

Linz, the city of culture; the Mostviertel – the “Land of Pears”; the picturesque World Heritage section of Wachau; the Wienerwald – the “green lung of Lower Austria”; the Roman March-Donauland and the buzzing capital Budapest – each region offers numerous opportunities to experience historical, cultural, natural, and culinary delights.

To give you a sense of the area, we have gathered the finest images and highlights around the Danube from Linz to Budapest. Enjoy the splendid imaginary view from the ship and let the diverse regions inspire you. For more information, please contact the tourism information centers; the relevant links can be found in the individual regional descriptions.