The Danube Valley Travel Guide
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A trip along the Austrian Danube unfolds like a treasured picture book. Roman ruins (some dating to Emperor Claudius), remains of medieval castles-in-air, and Baroque monasteries with "candle-snuffer" cupolas perching precariously above the river stimulate the imagination with their historic legends and myths. Today, thanks to the technology of modern dams, travelers have the luxury of tamely observing this part of Austria from the deck of a comfortable river steamer. In clement weather the nine-hour trip upriver from Vienna to Linz is highly rewarding. If your schedule allows, continuing onward to Passau may be less dramatic but gives more time to take in the picturesque vineyards and the castles perched on crags overlooking the river.
The Danube Valley Hotels
Accommodation options range from castle-hotels, where you'll be treated like royalty, to quiet and elegant country inns (often family-managed), to standard...read more
The Danube Valley Restaurants
Wherever possible, restaurants make the most of the river view, and alfresco dining overlooking the Danube is one of the region's delights. Simple Gasthäuser...read more
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in The Danube Valley
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Danube Valley
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The Danube Valley Experiences
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The Melk Abbey. Magnificent Benedictine Baroque splendor leaves you breathless. The enormous edifice, stately royal rooms, lovely library, and... Read more
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The epitome of Austrian viticulture is found in the Wachau, those few precious kilometers of terraced vineyards along the north bank of the Danube... Read more
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You could hardly ask for better hiking country: from the level ground of the Danube Valley hills rise on both sides, giving great views when... Read more
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Pöstlingberg. When you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Linz, just hop on the Pöstlingbergbahn, an electric railway, for a scenic... Read more
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The whole world sighs when it hears the opening strains of Johann Strauss II's "The Blue Danube" waltz. When Strauss composed this piece he was... Read more
News & Features
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Trip Ideas
Often just a side trip from Hong Kong, Macau is known as a gambler's paradise.... Read more
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News, Airlines
Earlier this week, Consumer Reports released their annual study of the best and worst domestic airlines.... Read more
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News, Hotels
From the steamed cider aromas that hit you in the lobby to the local ingredients served in the restaurant,... Read more
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TRIP REPORT
VENICE - VERONA - PADOVA - VIENNA
MAY 5 - MAY 17 2013
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