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Cruise on the Danube (Austria)

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Vienna (cruise departure). Rathaus park with, behind, the neo gothic city hall of Rathaus

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Vienna (cruise departure). Rathaus park with, behind, the neo gothic city hall of Rathaus

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Carriages in the historic center, in a Vienna lit festively for Christmas

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Carriages in the historic center, in a Vienna lit festively for Christmas

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Vienna. The Natural History Museum

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Vienna. The Natural History Museum

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Vienna. Reproduction of the cathedral whitewashed by the snow

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Vienna. Reproduction of the cathedral whitewashed by the snow

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Vienna. The shopping streets festively decorated for Christmas

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Vienna. The shopping streets festively decorated for Christmas

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Vienna. The shopping streets festively decorated for Christmas

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Vienna. The shopping streets festively decorated for Christmas

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Cruise ships moored in the river port of Vienna, await tourists to leave for the city of Budapest

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Cruise ships moored in the river port of Vienna, await tourists to leave for the city of Budapest

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Danube River. Fog, snowstorms and, on the deck, only ice and wind

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Danube River. Fog, snowstorms and, on the deck, only ice and wind

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Mooring in the town of Esztergom

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Mooring in the town of Esztergom

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The corridors outside the cruise ship. In winter, only ice and wind

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The corridors outside the cruise ship. In winter, only ice and wind

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Esztergom. The mooring area located near the old town

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Esztergom. The mooring area located near the old town

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Esztergorm (Hungary). The Museum of Christianity

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Esztergorm (Hungary). The Museum of Christianity

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Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital (from the tenth to the thirteenth century) of Hungary

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Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital (from the tenth to the thirteenth century) of Hungary

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Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital (from the tenth to the thirteenth century) of Hungary

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Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital (from the tenth to the thirteenth century) of Hungary

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Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital of Hungary

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Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital of Hungary

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Esztergom (Hungary). Wind and snow enhance the play of light and shadow

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Esztergom (Hungary). Wind and snow enhance the play of light and shadow

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The lock of Gabcikovo that allows cruise ships to overcome a height difference of 12 meters

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The lock of Gabcikovo that allows cruise ships to overcome a height difference of 12 meters

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Gabcikovo Lock. The captain controls the raising of the ship that slowly rises of 12 meters

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Gabcikovo Lock. The captain controls the raising of the ship that slowly rises of 12 meters

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Lock of Gabcikovo

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Lock of Gabcikovo

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Budapest. Panorama from the castle overlooking the town

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Budapest. Panorama from the castle overlooking the town

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Budapest. Fisherman’s Fortress

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Budapest. Fisherman’s Fortress

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The statue of Eugene of Savoy that liberated Budapest from Turkish domination

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The statue of Eugene of Savoy that liberated Budapest from Turkish domination

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Budapest. The parliament

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Budapest. The parliament

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The old suspension bridge called Chain Bridge

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The old suspension bridge called Chain Bridge

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Budapest. The National Library whitened by snow

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Budapest. The National Library whitened by snow

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The journey

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The journey

Vienna (cruise departure). Rathaus park with, behind, the neo gothic city hall of Rathaus
Vienna (cruise departure). Rathaus park with, behind, the neo gothic city hall of Rathaus
Carriages in the historic center, in a Vienna lit festively for Christmas
Carriages in the historic center, in a Vienna lit festively for Christmas
Vienna. The Natural History Museum
Vienna. The Natural History Museum
Vienna. Reproduction of the cathedral whitewashed by the snow
Vienna. Reproduction of the cathedral whitewashed by the snow
Vienna. The shopping streets festively decorated for Christmas
Vienna. The shopping streets festively decorated for Christmas
Vienna. The shopping streets festively decorated for Christmas
Vienna. The shopping streets festively decorated for Christmas
Cruise ships moored in the river port of Vienna, await tourists to leave for the city of Budapest
Cruise ships moored in the river port of Vienna, await tourists to leave for the city of Budapest
Danube River. Fog, snowstorms and, on the deck, only ice and wind
Danube River. Fog, snowstorms and, on the deck, only ice and wind
Mooring in the town of Esztergom
Mooring in the town of Esztergom
The corridors outside the cruise ship. In winter, only ice and wind
The corridors outside the cruise ship. In winter, only ice and wind
Esztergom. The mooring area located near the old town
Esztergom. The mooring area located near the old town
Esztergorm (Hungary). The Museum of Christianity
Esztergorm (Hungary). The Museum of Christianity
Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital (from the tenth to the thirteenth century) of Hungary
Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital (from the tenth to the thirteenth century) of Hungary
Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital (from the tenth to the thirteenth century) of Hungary
Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital (from the tenth to the thirteenth century) of Hungary
Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital of Hungary
Esztergorm. The streets of the historic capital of Hungary
Esztergom (Hungary). Wind and snow enhance the play of light and shadow
Esztergom (Hungary). Wind and snow enhance the play of light and shadow
The lock of Gabcikovo that allows cruise ships to overcome a height difference of 12 meters
The lock of Gabcikovo that allows cruise ships to overcome a height difference of 12 meters
Gabcikovo Lock. The captain controls the raising of the ship that slowly rises of 12 meters
Gabcikovo Lock. The captain controls the raising of the ship that slowly rises of 12 meters
Lock of Gabcikovo
Lock of Gabcikovo
Budapest. Panorama from the castle overlooking the town
Budapest. Panorama from the castle overlooking the town
Budapest. Fisherman’s Fortress
Budapest. Fisherman’s Fortress
The statue of Eugene of Savoy that liberated Budapest from Turkish domination
The statue of Eugene of Savoy that liberated Budapest from Turkish domination
Budapest. The parliament
Budapest. The parliament
The old suspension bridge called Chain Bridge
The old suspension bridge called Chain Bridge
Budapest. The National Library whitened by snow
Budapest. The National Library whitened by snow
The journey
The journey

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By: Carlo Piccinelli

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The journey on Google Maps.
A cruise during the winter is an original idea, interesting and fun. The storms of wind and snow that sometimes accompany the journey in some stretch of navigation, in order to discover a wild nature in the heart of Europe. The departure is from Vienna, the Austrian capital full of monuments, museums, baroque palaces and concerts. Sailing on the great river Danube, cross the border between Austria and Hungary passing near ancient towns such as Esztergom, the ancient capital of Hungary. The journey is interrupted momentarily on the lock of Gabcikovo on the Danube river where the cruise ship go down  more than 12 meters. The journey ends in the beautiful city of Budapest divided in two by the River Danube. A city rich in history but also of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. A journey of a round-trip from Vienna who, in winter, becomes an unusual way to travel on boat through frozen forests and towns covered of snow.
Useful links for more informations:
www.budapestrivercruise.com
www.vikingrivercruise.com
www.tauck.com
www.eurorivercruises.com
www.avalonwaterways.com
TUI River Cruises: https://www.tui.co.uk/river-cruises/danube-cruises/