The phrase “last but not least” comes to mind when I think of Passau. My Viking River ship had sailed down the Rhine, turned left onto the Main River near Frankfort, and finally, merged with the Danube just west of Regensburg. Just three miles from the border with Austria, we docked for one last stop … Read more
The Old Town Hall in Regensburg Germany (Altes Rathaus) was home to the Perpetual Imperial Assembly from 1663 to 1806, bringing great wealth to the city. One of the many spectacular sites seen during my Grand European Tour with Viking River Cruises.
Hauptmarkt in Nuremberg Germany occupies the square in front of Church of Our Lady. The market is famous for its gingerbread cookies. One of the many magnificent sites seen during my Grand European Tour with Viking River Cruises.
Built in the middle of the Regnitz River, the 14th century Old Town Hall in Bamberg, Germany (Altes Rathaus) features a facade decorated with trompe d’oeil frescoes. Its unique location is said to be the result of an uprising by the common folk, who in those days were subject to the rule of their Bishop. … Read more
Cruises are not a great way to get to know places in any depth. At most, guests have a few hours in each destination. But they are a good way to sample a variety of destinations, in order to know which places might be worth a return visit, and this is exactly what happened in … Read more
