​TRIP

Oberammergau with Salzburg
Viking River Cruise
Spend 12 days immersed in Alpine charm and Danube River culture as you journey from Bavaria's storybook Oberammergau to Hungary's regal Budapest. Join us on this journey through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary, with stops in Salzburg, Vienna, and the vineyard-draped Wachau Valley.

TRAVEL DATE
AUG 19 - 30, 2030

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Medieval cities & enduring traditions

Embark on a 12-day cruise tour through the heart of Central Europe. In Oberammergau, experience the Passion Play, a once-a-decade performance staged by villagers to honor a vow made in 1633. Explore historic Bavaria and charming Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and the setting for The Sound of Music. View scenic landscapes and visit historic cities as you sail the Danube River from Germany through Northern Austria to Hungary.

TRAVEL SCHEDULE
Day 01 | Mon, Aug 19 | Oberammergau, Germany
Day 02 | Tue, Aug 20 | Oberammergau, Germany
Day 03 | Wed, Aug 21 | Salzburg, Austria
Day 04 | Thu, Aug 22 | Salzburg, Austria
Day 05 | Fri, Aug 23 | Salzburg, Austria - Passau, Germany
Day 06 | Sat, Aug 24 | Passau, Germany
Day 07 | Sun, Aug 25 | Linz, Austria
Day 08 | Mon, Aug 26 | Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley - Krems, Austria
Day 09 | Tue, Aug 27 | Vienna, Austria
Day 10 | Wed, Aug 28 | Bratislava, Slovakia
Day 11 | Thu, Aug 29 | Budapest, Hungary
Day 12 | Fri, Aug 30 | Budapest, Hungary

PACKAGE 
INCLUDES

STATEROOMS STARTING AT $7074* per Person!

Reserve your spot now!
$25 per person Deposit

*Price based on double occupancy and subject to change depending on location and available according to viking.com

Key Features

  • 12-day journey visiting 4 countries, including 2 nights in a river-view stateroom
  • Sail the storied Danube River through the heart of Central Europe
  • 6 port stops across Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary
  • Visit 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Salzburg's Old Town and the Wachau Valley
  • All onboard meals including regional specialties
  • Culture Curriculum: Trace The Sound of Music through Salzburg's Old Town; sip Wachau Valley Riesling in the vineyard town of Krems; soak in Budapest's legendary thermal spas
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • Pre-cruise stay in Oberammergau, home to the once-per-decade Passion Play and centuries-old wood-carving tradition
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Port taxes & fees

ITINERARY

OBERAMMERGAU WITH SALZBURG

Starting at $7074* per Person
*Price based on double occupancy and subject to change depending on location and available according to viking.com
Day 01 | Mon, Aug 19 | Oberammergau, Germany
Oberammergau, Germany
Arrive and check in to your hotel. Also known as “Upper Ammer Vale,” Oberammergau enjoys a stunning setting in a scenic alpine valley in southern Bavaria. The quaint village is best known for its production of the Passion Play, which depicts the trial, suffering and death of Christ. Its once-per-decade staging fulfills a promise that citizens made to God in 1633 after, according to legend, He answered their prayers and spared them from the plague. The tradition continues today and it is a great honor for Oberammergau’s residents to be a part of this powerful, dramatic performance.
Day 02 | Tue, Aug 20 | Oberammergau, Germany
Oberammergau, Germany
The charming hamlet of Oberammergau has long been a center of wood carving and is home to the Bavarian State Wood Carving School, attracting young apprentices from far and wide to learn this centuries-old art form. Intricate carvings of village life inside walnut shells are popular here and grace the shelves of many of the town’s gift shops. Frescoes of fairy-tale or religious scenes and architectural trompe l’oeil—realistic paintings on building facades that appear three-dimensional—are also found throughout the town.​
Day 03 | Wed, Aug 21 | Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg, Austria
After breakfast, check out of your hotel in Oberammergau and begin your transfer to Salzburg. The fourth-largest city in Austria, Salzburg is known for its great beauty and high baroque architecture. Its sweeping alpine surroundings, the setting for the film The Sound of Music, infuse its Old Town with an epic feel. The third highest-grossing movie  of all time in the US, The Sound of Music is based on the true story of the von Trapp family singers and their escape from Nazi-occupied Austria. This classic musical filled with iconic songs has remained a firm favorite across generations.
Day 04 | Thu, Aug 22 | Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose childhood home can still be seen here and whose tunes, along with those of Haydn, ring out from the city’s Glockenspiel. Mozart, the city’s most celebrated son, began composing at the age of five; regular performances of his timeless pieces can be heard throughout the city. Dominating the Old Town are the towering spires and copper domes of the 17th-century Salzburg Cathedral, a baroque masterwork containing the baptismal font in which Mozart was baptized.
Day 05 | Fri, Aug 23 | Salzburg, Austria - Passau, Germany
Salzburg, Austria
Beyond Salzburg’s renowned musical legacy lies a city where rich history and modern life blend seamlessly. Graceful arcades and narrow lanes wind past intricate guild signs that hint at the city’s centuries of skilled craftsmanship. Salzburg’s three hundred-year-old coffeehouse culture endures in establishments such as Café Tomaselli and Café Bazar, once gathering places for artists and intellectuals. In these cafés and historic inns, regional dishes like savory tafelspitz and sweet Salzburger Nockerl offer a taste of local tradition. After breakfast, check out of your hotel and begin your transfer to Passau.
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Passau, Germany
Founded by the Celts over 2,000 years ago, Passau is one of Bavaria’s oldest cities. Known as the “City of Three Rivers,” it rests at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube rivers. The city has long enjoyed its strategic position and grew to great economic and political power because of it. The legacy of its past prosperity lives on in graceful arcades, colorful houses with rococo facades and the glorious baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral, home to one of Europe’s largest pipe organs. Passau is also where two nations meet; it is here that the German-Austrian border begins. Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom.
Day 06 | Sat, Aug 24 | Passau, Germany
Passau, Germany
The pride of Passau, the massive organ in the baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral is one of the largest outside the United States. As with most organs of its size, it grew gradually over centuries. Today, it actually comprises five separate organs that carry varied tonal qualities and attending a concert in its elegant cathedral setting is truly an uplifting experience. Outside the heart of the city lies rural Bavaria, with its picturesque rolling hills and verdant green pastures. Some of the region’s best-loved products are produced here, from its prized hams and sausages to its milk and delicious alpine cheeses.
Day 07 | Sun, Aug 25 | Linz, Austria
Linz, Austria
Originally known as Lentia in its days as a 1st-century Roman castle-settlement, Linz is today’s provincial capital of Upper Austria. The city’s famous Linzer Torte, the jam-filled cake topped with almonds, hails from here and can be found in any number of cafés. In the Old Town, narrow lanes lead to the Hauptplatz, once the largest town square in Austria. Handsome patrician houses, the 17th-century Town Hall and an impressive cathedral line the open space. The steepest mountain railway in Europe delivers visitors to Pöstlingberghill and its 18th-century pilgrimage church.
Day 08 | Mon, Aug 26 | Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley - Krems, Austria
Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley
Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the river courses through picturesque hillsides. Gaze upon the prolific grapevines and quaint wine-producing villages hugging the shores—the legacy of vintners that stretch as far back as Celtic and Roman times and an echo of the more than 30 monasteries that served as vineyards in Renaissance days.

Krems, Austria
A small university town at the eastern end of the Danube’s Wachau Valley, Krems is surrounded by terraced vineyards. In its heyday, during the 12th century, Krems held even more importance than Vienna for its iron, grain, salt and wine trade. As to the latter, the city has played a long and celebrated part in the popularity of the Wachau’s wine culture; the valley’s south slopes in Krems are bathed in sunlight all day and create some of the best Riesling and Veltliner wines in the world. The city’s cobblestone streets, taverns, wine bars and coffeehouses have a timeless appeal.
Day 09 | Tue, Aug 27 | Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria
Renowned as the “City of Waltzes,” Austria’s capital city of Vienna is Europe’s center of classical music. Strauss and Mozart composed many of their finest pieces here. Vienna’s musical history is matched by the elegant, graceful architecture that lines the Ringstrasse, the wide boulevard encircling the Inner City. Baroque, neo-Renaissance, Gothic-Romanesque and other splendidly styled structures, from the Hofburg Palace to the Vienna State Opera, take the breath away with their grand facades. Vienna has a more intimate side too: inviting footpaths lead through green parks and its famed Viennese cafés sweeten any stay with coffee and the city’s delectable Sachertorte.
Day 10 | Wed, Aug 28 | Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia
The Slovakian capital of Bratislava is filled with lovingly restored baroque city palaces and leafy squares. The Little Carpathians rise steeply in the north and the enormous hrad (“castle”) perches 300 feet above the Danube, lending the city a picturesque setting. Below the castle, the Old Town boasts elegant mansions, art nouveau houses and gracious pedestrian zones. Eleven Hungarian kings and eight queens were crowned in St. Martin’s Cathedral, today a concert hall that plays a central role in the city’s rich cultural offerings.
Day 11 | Thu, Aug 29 | Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Riverside beauty and a vibrant cultural scene blend together in Budapest to form one of Europe’s most rewarding cities. Hungary’s enchanting capital straddles the banks of the Danube, with traditional hillside Buda on one side and modern Pest on the other. By day, stunning art nouveau buildings, stalwart castles and grand palaces set the stage for inspiring strolls and long soaks in thermal spas. By night, the shimmering lights of the Parliament building dance across the waters of the Danube, the Chain Bridge uniting it all as a dramatic centerpiece.
Day 12 | Fri, Aug 30 | Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Riverside beauty and a vibrant cultural scene blend together in Budapest to form one of Europe’s most rewarding cities. Hungary’s enchanting capital straddles the banks of the Danube, with traditional hillside Buda on one side and modern Pest on the other. By day, stunning art nouveau buildings, stalwart castles and grand palaces set the stage for inspiring strolls and long soaks in thermal spas. By night, the shimmering lights of the Parliament building dance across the waters of the Danube, the Chain Bridge uniting it all as a dramatic centerpiece.

Suggested Excursions

DETAILS

Viking Tor - Norse God of Thunder
Tor, a version of the name Thor, is a son of Odin and god of the sky and thunder. Strong and powerful, he is the protector of gods and people and is usually depicted wielding his mighty hammer, Mjolnir.
  • Only 190 guests
  • Crew: 53
  • Length: 443 feet
  • Year built: 2013
Ship Features
  • 95 comfortable outside staterooms (25 Standard Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites, 2 Explorer Suites)
  • All suites feature two full-size rooms with a veranda off the living room & a French balcony in the bedroom
  • Sun Deck with 360-degree views & shaded sitting area; organic herb garden & solar panels; putting green & walking track
  • Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship for al fresco dining
  • Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
  • Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
  • Library & onboard shop
  • Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories E & F
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Laundry service
  • Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming

STATEROOM CHOICES

Prices below are based on double occupancy and are subject to change based on location and availability according to viking.com
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ES - Explorer Suite | Starting at $15,674 per person
  • Stateroom size: 445 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view suite with private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 12 PM priority stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
  • Additional flat-screen TV in sitting area
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
  • Binoculars
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary in-room breakfast service
  • Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
  • Silver Spirits beverage package included
  • Private arrival/departure transfer in destination
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US & CA only)
  • View the Explorer Suite (ES) in our 360° Tour
AA - Veranda Suite | Starting at $12,674 per person
  • Stateroom size: 275 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view suite with full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 12 PM priority stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
  • Additional flat-screen TV in sitting area
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer​
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
  • Binoculars
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US & CA only)
  • View the Veranda Suite (AA) in our 360° Tour
A, B - Veranda Stateroom | Starting at $9,874 per person
  • Stateroom size: 205 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports​
  • Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
  • View the Veranda Stateroom (A, B) in our 360° Tour
C, D - French Balcony Stateroom | Starting at $9,274 per person
  • Stateroom size: 135 sq ft
  • River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports​
  • Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
  • View the French Balcony Stateroom (C, D) in our 360° Tour
E, F - Standard Stateroom | Starting at $7,074 per person
  • Stateroom size: 150 sq ft
  • River-view stateroom with half-height picture window
  • 12 PM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports​
  • Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
  • View the Standard Stateroom (E, F) in our 360° Tour
Included features and services:
  • Included shore excursions with local guide & headset
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Complimentary beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • Multiple dining venues with open seating
  • 24/7 specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Aquavit Terrace®​​
  • All port taxes and fees
  • Airport transfers on date of embarkation/disembarkation with Viking Air program
Your stateroom:
  • Riverview stateroom with individual climate control
  • Room steward & twice daily housekeeping
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system, live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB port
  • Private bathroom with glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer​
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries, bathrobe & slippers (upon request)
  • Under-bed suitcase storage & roomy wardrobe
​AIR ADD-ON
Available closer to travel date. Includes $150 Air Plus to personally select your flights  Includes roundtrip transoceanic air travel directly from Viking in conjunction with your river cruise or cruisetour. Viking’s air packages are a great value because they include your transfers between airport and ship or hotel.  Select from more than 150 different gateways including Denver, Colorado Springs, Minneapolis, Wichita & Kansas City (additional gateways available).

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Available from Viking or packages also available from Allianz Insurance
Help to protect your travel investment, your belongings and most importantly you for those unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip. The Viking Cruises Travel Protection Plan is a Plan made up of different components. The Plan includes a Cancellation Waiver, provided by Viking Cruises, Travel Insurance Benefits and Non-Insurance Services. Plan benefits, limits and provisions may vary by state jurisdiction. To review full plan details online, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpGR425V.
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SHORE EXCURSIONS
There will be something included at most every port. Additional shore excursions may be purchased at some stops. 
FLIGHTS, INSURANCE, PASSPORTS, ETC.

Once we have the trip confirmed, and once the date is closer, I will be available to help secure flights and pre/post hotel reservations.

​Travel insurance can be added to your trip for all those unexpected occurrences.  If you would like more information on coverage available, please visit the TRAVEL INSURANCE PAGE.  If you are interested in pricing based on your age and package amount, please mark the appropriate box on the reservation form. 

PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED !  Please be sure to apply for your passport at least 3 months prior to your travel date.  

Please click the link below to read more about how to apply for a passport. 
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