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Scandinavian Tour: The Vikings of Denmark, Germany, Norway & Sweden

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• Single Supplement: TBA

Tour Denmark, Germany, Norway, and Sweden: Follow in the Path of the Vikings as we traverse four countries, with four private tours at Haithabu, Tanum, Roskilde Viking Ship Museum, Hedared Stave Church.

Far Horizons is proud to present a 15-day tour – Follow the Path of the Vikings through four countries: Denmark, Germany, Norway, and Sweden. The itinerary includes stone ship burials; charming villages created in the Middle Ages, fortress churches adorned with 800-year-old frescoes, and museums filled with fascinating artifacts from the Viking period. But there’s more! See bronze-age petroglyphs; megalithic tombs; pre-Christian labyrinths and mazes; and medieval stave churches.

Highlights include six UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Hedeby Viking Village and the defensive earthworks at Danevirke; Jelling with massive carved rune stones from the 10th century; Tanum’s beguiling rock art; Gotland’s captivating walled medieval town of Visby; Birka, an important Viking trading center located on an island in Sweden’s Lake Mälaren, and an optional tour of Kronborg Castle, celebrated as Elsinore in Shakespeare’s play Hamlet.

Any questions? Please get in touch . 

Scandinavian trip led by:

Dr Steven Ashby

University of York, England Medieval Archaeology

Why explore the Vikings with Far Horizons?

• Traverse four countries: Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden
• Private tour of Germany’s Haithabu Viking Museum in Hedaby
• Private tour of Tanum Rock Art, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Private tour of Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
• Private opening of Hedared Stave Church
• Three full days in Visby, a medieval walled city on Gotland Island
• Six UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Maximum 14 participants

​Pre-trip Extension

Day 1 depart for denmark.

Depart on a flight bound for Copenhagen, Denmark.

Day 2 Arrive Copenhagen, Kronborg Castle

Arrive Copenhagen. After a short stop for a light lunch, spend the afternoon in the Royal Castle of Kronborg where a private tour has been arranged to explore the secret areas of the palace. Immortalized by Shakespeare as Hamlet’s Elsinore Castle, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Both a graceful Renaissance palace and a vast fortress, it was strategically located to ensure Denmark controlled the passage of ships at the gateway to the Baltic Sea. Almost two million ships passed through this waterway during the 16th-18th centuries, and all paid a toll making Kronborg Castle a compelling sign of Denmark’s influence. Overnight in the charming Hotel Axel Guldsmeden in Copenhagen for one night. (L)

Day 3 Join Group for Main Tour

 Join the group tour. (B)

Itinerary of your Scandinavian history tour

Depart on a flight bound for Copenhagen, Denmark. 

Day 2 Arrive Copenhagen, National Museum

Arrive Copenhagen. After a short stop for a light lunch, enjoy a 20 minute walk through the city to the National Museum for an overview of the sites we will visit. Gather this evening for our gala welcome dinner. Overnight in the charming Hotel Axel Guldsmeden in Copenhagen for one night. (L/D)

Day 3 Roskilde Viking Museum, Lejre Museum

Drive to Roskilde Viking Museum, Denmark’s national museum for ships, seafaring and boatbuilding from the prehistoric and medieval period. The museum was constructed to house the five Viking ships found in Roskilde Fjord in 1962. These ships were deliberately sunk in 1070 to block the waterway and to protect the great royal and ecclesiastical city of Roskilde from an enemy attack from the sea. In the late 1990s, excavations uncovered nine more ships from the Viking Age and early medieval period, including the longest Viking warship ever found. We will meet with a museum curator for a private tour of the museum, including the shipyard where replications of these 1,000 year old ships are built using traditional methods. Our final visit will be Lejre Museum located in what was once the most important Viking area of Denmark. Continue to Middelfart and the Hotel Comwell Kongebrogaarden, located overlooking the Little Belt, a strait between the island of Funen and the Jutland Peninsula in Denmark. In 2018, our home for two nights was named Denmark’s Best Luxury Hotel by the Danish Travel Awards. (B/L/D)

Day 4 Cross into Germany, Wikinger Haithabu Viking Museum, Walking Tour of Hedeby

Our all day trip takes us into Germany and to the newly renovated Wikinger Haithabu Viking Museum. Located near Hedeby, formerly a medieval Viking trading center and port, the museum presents an engaging collection of artifacts discovered during more than 100 years of excavations in the area. Jewelry crafted from gold, silver and bronze, richly decorated weapons, household items and clothing, coins from as far away as today’s Middle East, and a ship that was unearthed from Hedeby’s harbor are all on view. Originally encircled by a still visible rampart, the Viking town has been partly reconstructed based upon archaeological research, and we will step back in time as we stroll through the thatched-roofed buildings on a private tour with an archaeologist who works here. Then we continue to Danevirke, a massive fortification system that protected Hedeby. Both Hedeby and Danevirke are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Return to Middlefart in the late afternoon with dinner on our own. (B/L)

Day 5 Ravning Bridge, Jelling, Frykat

Today is filled with several fascinating sites. Recently discovered in Ravning Enge, the remains of a half-mile long bridge was built across the Vejle River Valley by Harald Bluetooth in 979AD. A remarkable engineering achievement, the span would have facilitated the king’s access to the royal center of Jelling, but would also have made a statement about his power and wealth. In the Viking Age the water levels were higher here and the structure was used both as a bridge and a jetty for ships. Jelling, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, was a royal monument in the 10th century during the reigns of Gorm and his son Harald Bluetooth, the ruler who introduced Christianity into Denmark. To proclaim his achievements the king erected an enormous runic stone, or Old Norse picture stone. The largest and most splendid in Scandinavia, it still stands overlooking the fields below. Our final stop is at Fyrkat, a 10th century ring fort, a huge circular fortified settlement. Overnight for one night in the Herman Bang Hotel in the port city of Frederikshavn. (B/L/D)

Day 6 Ferry to Gothenburg, Sweden, Hedared Stave Church

Our scenic 3½-hour ferry ride takes us from Denmark across the Kattegat Sea to Gothenburg, Sweden, and on to Hedared to see Sweden’s only surviving medieval stave church. Once common in northwestern Europe, these distinctive wooden churches were constructed of upright vertical posts of split timber rammed into the earth. This one, according to dendrochronology studies, was one of the last erected – in the early 1500s. A caretaker will unlock the door so that we can enter the interior of this tiny sanctuary, covered with beautiful sculptures dedicated to Saint Francis and the Virgin as well as biblical images painted directly upon the wood. There is an old altar in the church dating from the 13th century that suggests there was once an earlier church here. Overnight for one night in the delightful Hotel Tanumshede Gestgifveri, set in a 17th-century manor house in Tanum. (B/L/D)

Day 7 Tanum Private Tour

Accompanied by an archaeological specialist spend this morning on a private tour of Tanum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This region of granite bedrock was worn smooth as the Scandinavian Ice Sheet slowly moved northward, and the polished stone left a perfect canvas for early artists. Stretching for more than ten miles, over 40,000 rock carvings on almost 600 panels reveal the social life and religious beliefs of the people who lived here more than three thousand years ago. The rich and varied motifs of people, animals, weapons, boats, and other symbols give a unique testimony to the Bronze Age world. Drive to Oslo and overnight for two nights in the boutique 4-star Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz. Dinner is on our own. (B/L)

Day 8 Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, Viking Ship Museum

Today is an Oslo day. Enter the outstanding Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum), where 160 historic buildings stand in the open-air. One of the most important attractions is the 13th-century Gol Stave Church, a medieval sanctuary constructed of upright planks, or staves. During the Middle Ages, when immense cathedrals were created in stone in other countries in Europe, the people of Scandinavia built their churches of wood. They frequently featured both Christian designs and pre-Christian Viking motifs such as intertwined dragon themes. Indoor exhibits feature Norwegian traditional costumes and folk art, along with displays of the Sami culture. We will also visit the Viking Ship Museum housing the world’s two best-preserved 9th-century wooden Viking ships. The museum is most famous for the intact Oseberg ship, excavated in 1904. Found in the grave were the remains of two women, interred with 13 horses, two oxen, four dogs, four elaborately decorated sleighs, and a splendidly carved four-wheel wooden cart. (B/L/D)

Day 9 Fly to Stockholm, Vasa Ship Museum

Fly from Oslo to Stockholm. After lunch, walk to the Vasa Ship Museum. Built in the early 17th century on the orders of King Gustav II, this magnificent vessel, with two decks of 64 bronze cannons, was meant to be the dominant war machine for the Swedish forces. Richly decorated as a symbol of the king’s ambitions for Sweden and himself, upon completion the vessel was one of the most powerfully armed vessels in the world. However, the ship’s structure was flawed, and the Vasa sank within one nautical mile of the start of her maiden voyage in 1628. Hundreds of exquisite carved wooden figures of Roman emperors, Greek gods, mermaids, angels, and devils decorated the ship. Raised in 1961, in 1990 a museum was built to display the ship. The rest of the afternoon and evening are on our own. Overnight for two nights in the Radisson Collection Strand Hotel, in the heart of Stockholm and with stunning views over the Nybroviken waterfront. Originally opened for the 1912 Olympic Games, the building is a compelling mix of modern and historic décor. (B/L)

Day 10 Ferry to Birka, Birka Museum

We travel by ferry to the Viking City of Birka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren. Birka was the Baltic link in the river and portage route from today’s Russia to the Byzantine Empire and the Abbasid Califate in today’s Iraq, and was the center of one of the most important and elaborate trading networks of Viking-Age Europe. Archaeological excavations, begun in the late 19th century and continued into the 20th century, have exposed the significance of the town. A hill fort, ramparts, jetties and harbors, and the site of the Viking Age settlement are still visible, and a museum on site displays artifacts found here. Dinner is free this evening. (B/L)

Day 11 Fly to Visby, Walking Tour: Visby Cathedral, Gotland’s Fornsalen Museum

An early-morning flight takes us to Visby, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located on Gotland Island. Archaeological excavations have exposed an important commercial town from the Viking era, and it was a key location for Baltic trade between Western Europe and Russia during the Middle Ages. Visby is gorgeous! Forty-four formidable turrets are strategically placed in the ramparts encircling the town, making it the best-preserved impregnable commercial city in northern Europe in the 13th century. Inside the walls, the serpentine cobblestone lanes, rose-covered cottages, and profusion of old churches make this one of the most enchanting towns in Sweden. Our afternoon walking tour includes Visby Cathedral and Gotland’s Fornsalen Museum, lodged within an 18th-century distillery, where items on display reveal Visby’s history. Among the most striking sections is the collection of richly carved runic picture stones dating from the 5th to 11th centuries. Overnight for two nights in the 4-star Strand Hotel, located within the city walls of Visby. (B/L/D)

Day 12 Stenkyrka Church, Marterbo Church, Gammelgarns Kyrka, Bunge Museum

We venture outside Visby and drive through the island’s countryside to explore several captivating sites. During the 11th century, Gotland began to move from the Old Norse beliefs and adopt Christianity and there are many fascinating places of worship on the island. Stenkyrka has picture stones taken from nearby Little Bjärs Grave Field embedded in the church walls. The 14th century church of Marterbo is well known for its beautifully carved portals. Gammelgarns Kyrka still displays its 13th century fortified tower. The Bunge Museum displays three farmsteads from three different centuries, along with several reconstructed graves, as well as by picture stones, including the stunning Stora Hammars stones. Dinner is on our own this evening. (B/L)

Day 13 Trojaborg Labyrinth, Hablingbo Church, Fröjel Church, Gnisvard Ship Grave, Fly to Stockholm

We will spend this morning exploring a wealth of historic sites outside Visby. There are more than 500 stone labyrinths and mazes across Scandinavia, some of them reputed to date back to the Bronze Age. They are generally found on islands or by the sea, which may mean that they served ritual purposes. Trojaborg labyrinth, Gotland’s most famous, is on the outskirts of Visby. In Hablingbo Church a large fresco of a labyrinth was painted on the internal west wall of the church tower. Intriguingly, there is also a lesser (and faded) graffito of another labyrinth on an adjoining wall. At the medieval Lutheran church in Fröjel, frescoes in the chancel date from the 14th century, and there is a pre-Christian maze just outside the building. The name Fröjel was derived from the goddess Freya suggesting that the labyrinth was associated with fertility rites. Gnisvard Ship Grave is a ‘stone ship’, an oval-shaped stone circle that symbolizes a boat that was to carry the deceased to the realm of the dead. The afternoon is free for explorations on our own. Fly back to Stockholm in the early evening. Overnight for two nights in the Clarion Arlanda Airport Hotel, located within the international airport terminal, with dinner on our own. (B/L)

Day 14 Sigurdsristningen, Anundshög, Sigtuna

We drive west on an all-day jaunt that takes us first to is Sigurdsristningen, an elaborate Viking-age rock carving that tells the mythological story, described in the Germanic Völsunga Saga, of Sigurd, who killed the dragon Fafnir. The ten-foot-long engraving on top of a massive boulder shows Sigurd roasting the heart of Fafnir over a fire. We continue to Anundshög, Sweden’s largest burial mound standing 30 feet high. Surrounding the tumulus are smaller graves, huge stone ships, and standing stones including a large 11th century rune stone. This was an important royal site from the Iron Age until about 1050AD. It was here people gathered for the ting, or district court, even as late as the Middle Ages, and where the community sacrificed to their gods and later prayed to the new Christian god. Our final stop is Sigtuna, created in 970AD by the order of King Erik the Victorious. Today, this small medieval village is filled with charming, multi-colored wooden buildings. But the purpose of our visit is to see the old churches and the rune stones scattered through the town. Join together this evening for our final dinner together. (B/L/D)

Day 15 Depart Sweden

Transfer to the airport for our flights home. (B)

Tour Information

Tour cost & inclusions.

Price is based on double occupancy and includes:

• Internal flights during the trip (if applicable)
• The accompaniment of your scholar throughout the entire trip
• Local English-speaking guide
• Hotel accommodations (3 or 4 stars; or best available based in the area)
• Ground transportation
• Airport transfers for arrivals and departures
• Most meals as noted in the itinerary
• Entry fees to all included sites and museums
• Gratuities to guides, drivers, and restaurant and hotel staff
• Coordination for any private presentations or tours

Trip prices are based on a minimum number of participants. If this minimum number is not met, trip prices are subject to change. Should the prices need to change, Far Horizons will reach out to registered guests to discuss directly.

Single Supplement

Should a roommate be requested and one not be available, the single supplement must be charged.

• International round trip airfare
• A separate donation check of $150.00 per person to a designated donation project
• Passport or visa fees
• Required vaccines or tests
• Airport or departure taxes
• Alcoholic drinks, beverages or food not included on set menus
• Excess baggage charges
• Personal tips and hotel incidental expenses
• Laundry or other items of a personal nature

Donation Checks

As a tour company that benefits from the cultural and natural riches of our destinations, we have a policy of donating to the scientific and cultural sites and projects which we visit. This has created a bond between Far Horizons and the academic and local communities that has helped us establish an extensive list of lecturers and contacts in each of our destinations. We ask that each participant donate to the noteworthy project we designate. The donation amount is $150.00 per person. Note that the donation is required as part of your registration for the trip and that it is non-refundable.

Exchange Rate Fluctuations

Prices are based on currency exchange rates keeping below a projected level. While it is unlikely, if the exchange rates should change substantially, Far Horizons reserves the right to charge an additional amount to the trip cost.

Registration

A deposit of $1000 per person is required along with your registration & health forms, which will be linked in the email confirmation you receive once you pay your deposit on our booking platform. Final payment is due 120 days before departure. Prior to departure, you will be sent a reading list and a tour bulletin containing travel information.

Cancellation

Cancellations received in writing at least 120 days before departure will receive a refund less a $500 per person administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 120 days before the departure date will not receive a refund. If for any reason you are unable to complete the trip, Far Horizons will not reimburse any fees. Upon registering for the tour, the purchase of travel protection with both trip cancellation and emergency evacuation is strongly advised. Links to recommended insurance policies will be included in the email you receive confirming receipt of your deposit.

Air Ticketing

International round trip flights are not included in the cost of the trip. If Far Horizons must change the trip dates or cancel the trip for any reason, Far Horizons is not responsible for any air ticket you may have purchased. Please send your complete air schedule as soon as you have it. NOTE: Please contact Far Horizons if you would like for us to handle your air ticketing.

Private Tours and Talks

The private tours of archaeological sites and talks by specialists are scheduled in advance and include a donation to each. Specialists working at these sites are excited about showing their work to interested enthusiasts. However, please be aware that there may be times when the director or a member of the staff may not be on site when our groups arrive due to other commitments.

Walking and Standing

Far Horizons expects all participants to be physically active and able to walk and climb independently throughout the full touring days. This includes walking over uneven terrain (uphill and downhill) for 2 miles or more at each site. You should expect to be on your feet for much of each day, averaging as much as 5 miles of walking per day. As such, each participant should be able to walk unaided at a pace of 3 miles per hour for at least an hour at a time, and to stand unsupported for at least 60 minutes. Bearing this in mind, we suggest that, if you have not already done so, you begin walking several miles every day, ideally including stairs and hills. If you have questions about your ability to keep up with the group or the strenuous nature of this trip, please contact the Far Horizons staff.

Travel in This Part of the World

This tour is designed for flexible, energetic people who like to be active, have a spirit of adventure and a positive attitude. We have designed this trip to be as comfortable as possible, while also aiming to visit some remote or unique sites that other companies do not attempt to include in their itineraries. There may be days where we have very long drives and the conditions of the roads may vary. Hotels and transportation in some remote areas may not be up to western standards. There may be times when no bellhops are available; please pack with the understanding that you need to be able to handle your own luggage at times. At times we may be walking over uneven trails for a mile or more; hiking boots are strongly recommended. Not every meal will not be haute cuisine and several lunches may be picnics or box lunches. By maintaining a flexible attitude we will soon be captivated by the beauty of the natural scenery, the hospitality of the local people, and the fascinating sites we will see. Your flexibility and patience will be appreciated.

Itinerary Changes

Changes in our itinerary, accommodations, and transportation schedules may occur. While we are committed to keeping as close to the published details as possible, sometimes it is simply not possible. Weather events, government affairs, or other factors out of our control sometimes come into play. A good book to read as well as patience, flexible attitude, and a sense of humor are essential.

Travel Insurance

Internal flights.

International flights and the three internal flights are not included in the cost of the trip. Far Horizons, working with an airline wholesaler, will confirm a special rate in economy for both the international and internal flights of the itinerary. Premium economy and business class available at a reduced rate. If you do not arrive or depart on the scheduled days, you are responsible for all transportation (including airport transfers) to join the group.

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Passau Germany – One Day Visit On A Viking River Cruise

During our one day stop in Passau Germany on the Viking Grand European Tour, we explored this quaint town, learning about its history, culture, architecture, and people. One of the great things about Passau Germany is that its Old World charm is fairly contained, so it is easy to navigate through various attractions on foot.

You can plan your day in Passau, Germany to encapsulate all of the venues listed below, and if you find yourself too weary from traveling, you can easily stop in a local cafe or one of the Passau restaurants and take in the scenery. But please note, this charming town is going to steal your heart with its colorful facades  and lush greenery.

Passau, Germany – Exploring Options During Your Cruise

Passau Walking Tour

One of the greatest things about visiting Passau Germany is that you can experience so much of what the town has to offer on foot. During the Walk Tour, we had the opportunity to visit so many venues and also experience the sights and sounds of the town, interact with locals, and see more than we might if visiting by car or tour bus. This unique experience is highly recommended, and fortunately you can experience so much of Passau Germany by walking along the city’s streets. Once you’ve had a chance to take in the charm of the town of three rivers, you’ll be glad you did so on this wonderful walking tour with Viking.

Veste Oberhaus (Old Bishop’s Residence)

Visit Veste Oberhaus for some of the most magnificent panoramic views of Passau Germany. Royalty ensues at this venue that was previously the residence of the former Archbishop of Passau Germany. The structure is delightfully majestic and globally imposing in stature. You’ll find the architectural pieces, rich colors, attention to detail, and shear size of the residence astonishing.

There is a special museum now housed within the Veste Oberhaus. You’ll also find a restaurant inside as well, serving local traditional cuisine with a palatial terrace that offers more noteworthy views. You can select from the lunch or dinner menus, or enjoy a coffee and snack while you take in the extraordinary views, especially of the three rivers converging at Dreiflusseeck.

Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)

This government building is situated against the Danube River, and you’ll find it by its distinctive Gothic clock tower at the front. This is one of the more notable landmarks in Passau Germany. The building is constructed in a classical Venetian style, dating back to the 15th Century. On the facade of the building, you’ll find depictions of historical figures from Passau Germany. There are even water levels recorded for Passau Germany, with data logged from many years past.

Inside the Town Hall, you’ll find various noteworthy murals, each hand painted with immense attention to detail. An information center provides data, local attractions, and more history. There is a well-kept area in front of the Old Town Hall for people-watching, reading, or enjoying a refreshing beverage.

St. Stephan’s Cathedral and Organ Concert

St. Stephan’s Cathedral

One of the most visited sights in all of Passau Germany is St. Stephan’s Cathedral. When you observe the grand nature of this castle style cathedral with its prominent Baroque style architecture, you’ll soon know why it garners such popularity. History even states that there were various churches built on the site where the present day cathedral stands as early as the year 730. Still a very historical building, the present day St. Stephan’s Cathedral was completed in 1688. There is incredible craftsmanship and pride in detail throughout the Cathedral, and the gold accents evoke an enchanting, magical style.

You’ll hear a grand pipe organ within the Cathedral, echoing traditional sentiments found throughout the Cathedral of Old World Europe. It is actually the largest pipe organ in Europe, and the sound is incomparable. Remarkably enough, the sound comes from the concentration of five organs performed by one organist. Concerts take place for roughly an hour, and seats tend to fill up quickly. The concert is not one to be missed during your visit to Passau Germany! This is a seasonal concert, but should not be missed if you are in town while it is operating.

Glass Museum Passau

While many venues in Passau Germany possess unique character and immense charm, this museum falls no short on either one. The Glass Museum offers such variety of exhibitions scattered among several floors, including art noveau and contemporary, with various colors and more types of glasses than you could ever imagine. It may be considered more of an exhibition or featured collections rather than a museum. Czech, Sisi, Art Deco, Nouveau, and other styles are all found here.

The architectural design of the Glass Museum is especially curious. There are many winding corridors, large doors, stairs that lead to nowhere, and compressed windows. It is truly one-of-a-kind, and for those interested in niche museums or glass, you will find it especially noteworthy.

Roman Museum Castle Boiotro

In Passau Germany, you’ll find a resounding history regarding the Roman settlement in this region of Europe. While this museum may be small in size, what it lacks in magnitude it more than makes up for through informative exhibits and visual demonstrations. Throughout the museum you’ll understand how the Romans assembled and lived in Passau, as well as how they interacted with other social groups during the time period.

The museum is well-kept and overall beautiful. It even features a notable children’s play area and greenery out front, very suitable for relaxing before or after your museum visit.

MMK Passau – Museum of Modern Art

For those familiar with Modern Art, you’ll find many lesser known local artists with their works prominently on display in the small town of Passau Germany. The historical building is well preserved, with an eclectic format and flow to the collections featured here. There is also an excellent cafe housed within the museum.

Schaibling Tower

Located on the south side of Passau Germany Old Town, one could sit outside at Schaibling Tower for hours. Whether it is catching up with an old friend, enjoying a relaxing walk, reading a captivating book, or enjoying a meal, this popular landmark offers enchanting river views unlike any other.

The Schaibling Tower is likely named after the cone shape dome at the top. There is an exceptional closed passage to the house, a unique feature of this landmark. You have another prime spot to watch the water buses departing to various destinations, as well as take memorable photographs of your travels.

Passau Dachshund Museum

A small museum located within the city center of Passau Germany, for those who love the German Dachshund canines, you will fall in love with the displays at this quaint museum. Featuring notable collections of Dachshund art, there are all kinds of unique figurines on display in glass cases. The collection is fairly small, but truly a one-of-a-kind ode to a very loved breed of dogs by this country. The proprietors operate the museum as a gift shop as well.

Dreiflusseeck

When visiting Passau Germany on the water, you’ll descend upon Dreiflusseeck, a crossing where the Inn and Ilz Rivers meet the Danube. This picturesque sight is the confluence of the three, where you’ll find a beautiful outdoor park to lounge, read, enjoy a meal, or take memorable photographs. The boats traveling in the background, cascading along the water, makes for magnificent scenery. There’s even a variety of ducks frolicking in the river.

If you’re lucky enough to visit during springtime, the flowers blooming make for quite the natural backdrop. Even during the wintertime, people visit the park bundled up, watching boats go by and admiring the Christmas decorations. This is a beautiful landmark in Passau Germany visited by tourists, locals, couples, groups, and all enjoy Dreiflusseeck.

Hike Passau Hills

If you are looking for an active adventure, might I suggest hiking the Passau Hills? This activity will give you incredible views and a workout you won’t soon forget.

Passau Flightseeing

Interested in seeing the marvelous city from above? Then this excursion is for you! Enjoy a flight over Passau!

Alternative Excursions Outside of Passau

Bavarian Cruise and Baroque Town of Scharding – Optional Afternoon Tour in Austria

Scharding Austria

Scharding is a beautiful, enchanting town. You’ll feel as though you’re stepping back in time once you begin walking along the cobblestone steps and view the ornate architecture and colorful buildings. With bright hues of blue, yellow, green, grey, and tinged orange roofs, the city’s design is remarkable and refreshing, making for the perfect photographs during an afternoon stroll. These are best captured in the city center of Oberer Stadtplatz, Silberzeile. This is a convenient plaza where you’ll find shopping, restaurants, parks, and more for people watching. The city is fairly small and not densely populated, but exploring this small town is a great way to spend a few hours or so during your trip to Passau Germany.

A notable landmark in Scharding is Schlosspark. A small park along the Inn River, it is a well-kept park and hidden gem in Scharding. Filled with lush greenery, this is a secret spot to relax along the river. It is a bit of a hike to make it up to the park, but well worth it for the clean air, extraordinary views, and serenity in store at Schlosspark.

Scharding is a quick drive from Passau and on this tour you will take a coach over to the city where you will get a walking tour and then hop on a boat for spectacular views from the river. Additionally, while on your boat tour of the city, beer and pretzels are passed while you take in the marvelous views of the architecture that lies along the river.

Salzburg Highlights

If the Sound of Music is more your thing, skip Passau and head out on this tour back to Austria to see famous filming locations from the movie.

Additional Information About Passau:

• Your stop in Passau Germany with Viking River Cruises will be for half a day. During our time in this gorgeous city, we took the included morning walking tour with a guide and then also did the afternoon trip to Scharding, Austria. There was plenty of time to accommodate both and to have lunch in between back on the ship. You can easily do two tours here (both a morning walking tour and an optional afternoon excursion).
• Alternatively, you can venture out on your own. I would recommend at a minimum taking the included walking tour just to get some knowledge of the city from your guide and to see a few places. I know for myself I learned a lot from the guides who have first hand knowledge of the areas. This is information you would not normally get if you are on your own.
• The Salzburg Highlights trip was just over 8 hours. If you do take this tour, you will not be seeing any of Passau Germany. You will have to make that decision. However I did speak to people who went on that tour and they raved about it. If you are a big fan of the Sound of Music, it sounds like that was the tour to do! Unfortunately I could not do everything so I had to make a decision. I did truly love the walking tour of Passau and visiting Scharding, Austria. Picking tours might be tough here, but you are going to have a wonderful time in this port with Viking.
• Passau was easy to navigate both on foot and to get a taxi. We needed to go to the mall to buy a camera lens and it was very easy. So that is one way you can get around if you are in a pinch for time.
• Also, do not forget to grab your tour card and passenger card before exiting the ship so the staff know you are not on board.

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Discover Nordic wonders by sea, then tour highlights of the legendary Rhine River. Embark in historic Bergen, a city with deep Viking roots, and set off for Norway’s dramatic fjord landscapes, cruising to scenic Flåm, cosmopolitan Stavanger, history-rich Kristiansand and vibrant Oslo. From the seaside village of Skagen, Denmark, sail the North Sea to Amsterdam. Explore Holland’s famous windmills in Kinderdijk. Admire Cologne’s famous cathedral and tour Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience France’s multicultural Strasbourg and Germany’s storied Black Forest before disembarking in cultured Basel.

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Tour highlights of the legendary Rhine River, then discover Nordic wonders by sea. Experience cultured Basel before setting sail for Germany’s storied Black Forest and France’s multicultural Strasbourg. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire Cologne’s famous cathedral, and tour Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. In Kinderdijk and Amsterdam, explore Holland’s famous windmills and waterworks. Then, sail the North Sea to the seaside village of Skagen, Denmark. Set off for Norway’s dramatic fjord landscapes, journeying from vibrant Oslo and history-rich Kristiansand to cosmopolitan Stavanger and spectacularly scenic Flåm. Disembark in historic Bergen, a city with deep Viking roots.

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