Cruising Europe: Austria’s Wine Country

Vivian Vassos | July 15th, 2014
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Welcome to the city: Krem’s Steiner Tor

Krems: Highlights of the Central European ports of call on AmaWaterways’ AmaCerto

A cruise is a wonderful thing: it allows you to unpack once, yet visit much more than just one place. Itineraries vary, but a river cruise is extra special, in that it allows you to get up close and personal to some of the most beautiful waterside views and countryside. I’ve compiled some snapshot highlights, to wet your wanderlust whistle.

This week, we’re sailing with AmaWaterways’ AmaCerto along the Danube and into Austria’s Wachau Valley wine country and the town of Krems. Next week, travel with us again on Crystal’s Western Europe: Lisbon, Portugal. So pack your bag – you’ll only have to unpack it once. 1-800-626-0126; www.amawaterways.com

Walking the shopping pedestrian streets of Obere and Untere Landstasse

The clocktower keeps on ticking.

The artfully crafted doors of the former Dominican Church.

Facades come in all forms of beauty.

Tonal frescoes decorate buildings.

Sorbet colours abound in the medieval town.

Inside St. Veit Church.

A wrought-iron sign acts a shingle for what this wine merchant does.

The local Wachau Valley specialty, Riesling, at Winzer Krems winery.