The Danube is the second largest river in Europe offering travellers a chance to explore Europe’s top attraction sites. However, a complete Danube River cruise may take a week to experience what the river has to offer. Nevertheless, you could still have a memorable experience by narrowing down your destinations to some of the most prized cities along the waterway. There are several remarkable cities to be visited during a Danube River cruise that providing memories for a lifetime.
Budapest
With its initial settlement dating back to 1 AD, Budapest features a mixture of ancient historic beauty and magnificent modernity. Additionally, the Danube river meanders through this city offering travelers a chance to enjoy breathtaking views of the Hungarian Parliament building, the chain bridge, Margaret Island and much more. To get the best experience out of this Hungarian capital, be sure to explore its nightlife, art and visit its most amazing spots which include:
Jewish Quarter: Your trip to Budapest would be incomplete without visiting this historic religious spot. Also, this district features Budapest’s exciting nightlife while you enjoy a great meal and live music to make the experience a memorable one.
Central Market Hall: Commonly referred to as the Great Market Hall, this shopping centre features a variety of items, from clothes, snacks to souvenirs and much more. Other amazing spots to visit in Budapest include: Szechenyi Spa Baths and the Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art.
Bucharest
Located about 40 miles from the Danube, Bucharest is a city boasting of art, architecture, parks, monumental buildings, only to mention a few. The city is also renowned for being home to the world’s heaviest building, the Palace of the Parliament, which has also been considered as the second largest administration building, worldwide.
In addition, the city is also home to one of the most prized Danube river cruise destinations, the Old Town District, a place holding the city’s ancient buildings such as the Old Princely Court and other notable buildings.
Munich
From art, architecture, dining to an immersive cultural heritage, the city of Munich is no exception to providing travelers with a lifetime experience. The city is renowned for being a hotspot for world-class innovation and developments that continue to influence the world in one way or another. Additionally, the city holds one of the most popular festivals, the Oktoberfest, an annual event held in October. This festival attracts thousands if not millions of tourists and cruise travelers from around the globe. Furthermore, the festival features tents full of delicious food and lots of German Beer, and to sum up the experience, the festival features carnivals and entertainment you can’t resist.
Salzburg
Salzburg ranks among the top European cruise destinations mainly due to its outstanding architecture. The city holds ancient buildings such as St.Peter’s Abbey, which is among the oldest buildings. The city offers architecture enthusiasts a chance to explore some of the world’s architectural masterpieces which include the Mirabelle Palace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, DomQuartier Salzburg and many more. The city also features a variety of mouthwatering Austrian food such as Austria’s national dish; Tafelspitz, Sachertorte, Apple Strudel only to mention a few.
Conclusion
A Danube River cruise is undoubtedly the best way to explore and discover Europe’s most prized cities. With tons of activities to do and places to visit along the Danube, your journey will be nothing less of an adventure.
