…this seemingly oddly-titled outing would become one of the most memorable experiences of our entire journey through a visit to the historic Clam Castle, or Burg Clam. Clam Castle sits…
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Paris to Prague with My Mom on a Viking Cruise
…excursion by bus from our river route. Known for its castle and university, Heidelberg was as charming as I’d imagined. The castle is perched high above the town, offering incredible…
The Elbe River
…skyline of Gothic and Baroque architecture. It’s a city where history feels alive, with its winding cobblestone streets, medieval bridges, and fairy-tale castles. The famous Charles Bridge crosses the Vltava…
The Danube River
…Buda Castle, and the thermal baths, which are deeply ingrained in local culture. Towns and Ports Visited by Danube River Cruises A Danube river cruise typically includes visits to several…
My Active & Discovery Adventure on the Danube with Avalon Waterways
…Music in a Castle And just when I thought I had this trip figured out, we visited Burg Clam and stumbled upon a Foreigner concert. It was completely serendipitous (don’t…
The Main River
…architecture, housing the tomb of Pope Clement II. Johannisburg Castle (Aschaffenburg): A striking Renaissance castle, overlooking the river and home to an impressive collection of paintings and artifacts. Frankfurt Palmengarten…
The Best European River Cruises for Wine Lovers
…Heidelberg Castle’s giant wine barrel: Visit the world’s largest wine barrel (holding 58,000 gallons!) at this romantic hilltop castle while enjoying panoramic views of the Rhine Valley. Rüdesheim vineyard hike:…
Major Rivers in Europe: Your Ultimate River Cruising Guide
…be floating past medieval castles while enjoying your morning coffee, exploring those Instagram-perfect little towns during the day, or getting exclusive access to family-owned vineyards that most tourists never even…
The Rhine River
…see ads and brochures about river cruising, the hilltop castles along the Rhine, especially Katz Castle are usually front and center. So if you’ve been enticed by these ads, then…
The Moselle River
…of excursions you might find offered on a river cruise that takes you down the Moselle: Reichsburg Castle tour: Get your cameras ready, because this castle tour will feel like…
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