Scopri la crociera sul fiume Danubio, una delle esperienze imperdibili di Vienna. Questo viaggio offre viste sullo skyline, ponti storici e il fascino rilassato del fiume. Aggiornato per il 2025 con suggerimenti insider e informazioni per la prenotazione.

Perché fare una crociera sul Danubio?

Hopping on a Danube cruise is one of those things that instantly changes how you see Vienna. From the river, the city feels more relaxed, the traffic and trams fade into the background and you get this wide, open view of the skyline. As the boat pulls out from Schwedenplatz, you float under the Reichsbrücke and suddenly UNO City and the shiny DC Tower come into view. To your right stretches the Donauinsel, where locals spend summer afternoons cycling, swimming, or firing up a barbecue. Keep your eyes up and you’ll spot the Donauturm peeking above the trees, and on a clear day the hills of Kahlenberg and Nussberg in the distance, where Vienna’s wine comes from. The locks at Nussdorf and Freudenau are part of the fun too, it’s surprisingly entertaining to feel the boat slowly rising or sinking with the water.

In the evenings the vibe completely changes. The sightseeing crowd makes way for themed nights that feel more like a party. There’s an ABBA Night where people are dancing on deck before the first chorus of “Mamma Mia” even finishes. Greek Nights are a blast too. Lots of food, music, and plenty of clapping along as the boat rocks gently on the water. And if you’re after something a bit calmer, the dinner cruises are a lovely way to eat and watch the city light up. Locals book these just as much as visitors, because there’s something special about being on the water when Vienna starts to glow after dark.

 

“Do the Evening River Cruise if you can. The skyline lights up, the river calms down, and the photos look great from the upper deck.” — Seb · Vienna local

 

Suggerimenti interni per la tua crociera sul Danubio

• Arrivare 15 minuti prima per scegliere un posto privilegiato - ponte superiore per le viste, ponte inferiore per l'ombra.
• Porta una giacca leggera - le brezze sul Danubio possono essere più fresche rispetto al centro della città.
• Accoppia la tua crociera con una visita serale all'heuriger per la giornata viennese perfetta.

 

Informazioni pratiche sulla crociera sul Danubio

Imbarco: Schwedenplatz (molo DDSG Blue Danube, centro di Vienna).
Durata: 3,5 ore, con partenze giornaliere (controlla l'orario per gli orari stagionali).
Accessibilità: Accessibile ai disabili, con bagni a bordo.
Cibo e bevande: Spuntini e bevande opzionali disponibili per l'acquisto.
Cancellazione: Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima della partenza quando prenotato online.