Soar over Bratislava, Slovakia’s charming capital, where the hilltop Bratislava Castle, the iconic UFO Bridge, and the ...

10 of the Best Danube River Cruises — Featuring Storybook Castles, Rolling Vineyards, and Picturesque Medieval Towns. Ready to set sail? Here are 10 of the best Danube river cruises for all ...

How to plan the ultimate adventure along the Danube River. Whether biking to castles or kayaking through gorges, a trip centred on this river is the epitome of European romance.

Home; Culture & Life; Travel; the week recommends A spectacular off-season cruise along the Danube. Take in vineyard-lined hills and icy castles on a tranquil boat trip from Budapest to Passau ...

A few days into the journey, Bratislava, Slovakia—with its dramatic hilltop castle overlooking the Danube—invites visitors to examine history dating back to the 9th century.

The ruins of Durnstein Castle sit high above the Danube. Legend has it King Richard the Lionheart of England was held captive here in 1192 by Duke of Austria Leopold V after refusing to divvy up ...

A Christmas market in the courtyard of Buda Castle and Matthias Church, with ramparts in rear on the hill in Buda overlooking ...

Here, we enjoyed a tour of the castle and Old Town, observing the lovely bird's-eye view of the striking terra-cotta rooftops below us. Members of our group also had the option of exploring Linz ...

The Danube River was an important location for Roman border security and control of trade routes. Now, this newly understood castle has been designated part of the Danube Limes, which has been a ...

Discover the charm of a Danube River cruise on the Viking Longship Embla, exploring European cities and historic landmarks. Float in luxury past fairytale castles and storybook villages.