Vienna river cruises invite you to visit one of the most astounding musical cities in the world. Paired with lots of history and a delightful culture, this city is perfect for cruisers of any age or interest. This Austrian city is found along the Wien River, which feeds into the Danube at its end. A large city with millions of residents, Vienna is a sprawling metropolis not limited by its history, but built from it. Today, it's a modern destination with all kinds of great attractions that still maintains its proud musical past.

Visit Vienna's most popular attractions when cruising

When visiting this Austrian river cruise destination, you'll have access to all kinds of great attractions. Our two favorites include the Golden Hall (also known as the Wiener Musikverein) and the Leopold Museum. Both are great examples of the city's love for the past while still looking to the future -- with the Golden Hall hosting the Austrian Philharmonic Orchestra along with recreations of the music of Mozart and Strauss. The Leopold Museum is housed in a beautiful modernist structure, displaying the largest collection  of art from the late 19th and early 20th century painter, Egon Schiele.

Preparing for a Vienna river cruise

In preparing to river cruise Vienna, Austria, it's important to realize how easy it is to get nearly anywhere else in Europe from the city. The Wien River flows into the Danube, making options nearly limitless with a Danube River cruise on Europe's second longest river. Many that visit the city also make it a point to visit nearby Salzburg, another incredible destination for music and history lovers.