We visited Wertheim, walking the town on our own. Just a short walk from the river into the town to visit the shop of a technical glass blower Continue reading Viking Cruise – Part 9 Wertheim →

Würzberg’s prince-bishop built an opulent residence between 1720 and 1744.  Has an unsupported vaulted ceiling with the world’s largest ceiling fresco.   Continue reading Viking Cruise – Part 8 Würzburg →

In 1007, Bamberg became the center of the Holy Roman Empire. Like Rome, Bamberg is built on seven hills each topped with a church.  Continue reading Viking Cruise – Part 7 Bamberg →

We finish packing our bags and say goodbye to the crew of the Viking Embla! Boarding our buses for a 2.5 hour ride to Nuremberg. Continue reading Viking Cruise – Part 6 Nuremberg →

When we left Passau,  we sailed up Donau to a spot where we would pick up some of the passangers who went on an extended tour. We were then all told that due to the recent rains and the resultant high water, one of the bridges ahead will not have sufficient clearance
for us to pass beneath until the water level drops. Continue reading Viking Cruise – Part 5 Regensburg & back →