DAY TRIPS
CULINARY EXCURSION TO DÜRNSTEIN WITH CHRISTMAS MARKET
With the elegant MS Kaiserin Elisabeth to the Christmas market in Dürnstein Castle.
incl. cruise
incl. Breakfast, Lunch Snack, Strudel
incl. Evening buffet
With the elegant MS Kaiserin Elisabeth to Dürnstein
Enjoy an unforgettable winter trip to Dürnstein. The trip becomes particularly atmospheric when the Christmas market in Dürnstein Castle opens its doors. Stroll through the festively decorated stands and experience the contemplative atmosphere. Combine culinary delights with a winter Danube cruise.
With the elegant MS Kaiserin Elisabeth to Dürnstein
Christmas market in Dürnstein Castle The Wachau Advent takes place in the inner courtyard of Dürnstein Castle and is given an incomparable setting by the Dürnstein castle, monastery and ruins with a view of the Danube in the middle of the Wachau.
More detailed information about the Christmas market can be found here.
07:30 – 08:15 | Vienna / Marina
08:30 departure Vienna / Marina
14:30 arrival Dürnstein (Station Nr. 21)
(2 hours stay in Dürnstein, time at your own disposal)
During your stay in Dürnstein you must leave the ship, it is not possible to stay on board.
16:40 departure from Dürnstein (Station Nr. 21)
21:15 | Wien / Marina
MS Kaiserin Elisabeth
Vienna-Dürnstein-Vienna (round trip)
incl. Boat trip, breakfast, lunch snack, strudel, evening buffet
€ 89,00 per person
8:30 Breakfast served:
Pastries 
Ham | Salami
Cheese
Butter
Jam
Danish
Filtered Coffee | Tea 
12:30 Lunch Snack served:
Wrap with chicken strips | red cabbage | Spring onion & honey mustard sauce
16:40 Strudel served:
Apple and curd strudel with vanilla sauce
19:00 Eveningbuffet:
Soup:
Chestnut cream soup
Salad bar:
Viennese potato salad
Winter salad with orange and goat cheese
Main courses:
Viennese schnitzel from chicken
Juicy beef goulash
Festive turkey roulade
Roasted duck leg with apple red cabbage
Vegetable curry with jasmine rice ,
Supplements:
Buttered dumplings
Mashed potatoes
Desserts:
Dessert variation
Fresh fruits
= vegetarian = vegan
Information on allergens can be found in the menus on board.
On-board catering Vienna
BORDGASTRONOMIE
JP DONAU CATERING GASTRONOMIE
Let yourself be impressed by the gastronomic offerings of
JP Donau Catering Gastronomy that pampers you with culinary delights.
If you have any questions about the catering service, you can reach the on-board catering department at:
info@donaucatering.at | 0660 444 644 5 | donaucatering.at
YOUR DEPARTURE POINT VIENNA / MARINA
The ship starts at the Vienna pier / Marina
ATTENTION! Only the ships dock and depart (no cash desk or ticket reservation possible on site)
Arrival by public transport (U2 – Donaumarina)
Arrival by car (APCOA parking lot available)
Walking distance from U2 station “Donaumarina” approx. 3 minutes
Address
1020 Wien, Handelskai 343, Donaumarina
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TIPS FOR YOUR STAY
WACHAUER ADVENT IN DÜRNSTEIN CASTLE
It glows, crackles and smells again in the romantic courtyard of Dürnstein Castle, which provides an enchanting setting for the Wachau Advent. The idyllic castle ruins sparkle in the background, the Danube lies at the visitors’ feet, the monastery in sight. For the sixth time already, the impressive scenery alone immediately puts visitors to the Wachau Advent in Dürnstein Castle in the best pre-Christmas mood.
But not only the environment is impressive, also the offer makes the Wachau Advent a special event in the whole month of December. Because at Dürnstein Castle you will find only the very best during the three weekends: the best punch and the spiciest mulled wine, the most delicious delicacies and the finest pastries and, of course, the most fantastic gift ideas for the festive season.
An enticing aroma of fresh chestnuts, fire patches, barbecue smoker and local fish stew permeates the courtyard, everywhere tempting delicious Christmas cookies or Kletzenbrot. But not only at the stalls in the courtyard of the castle you can enjoy, all the delicacies you can also take home! Raw milk cheese or Kaspressknödel or fresh and smoked organic fish, specialties from the quail, pestos or wonderful brandies, liqueurs and jams.
More detailed information about the Christmas market can be found here.
STAY IN DÜRNSTEIN
Dürnstein Ruins
Freely accessible all year round. From the city center to the romantic castle, about a 20-minute walk.
There is more detailed information about the ruins here.
Hike over the Eselstein to the Dürnstein ruins
Please make sure you wear proper, sturdy shoes! Duration approx.: 1 to 1.5 hours. Below you will find two variants of the hiking route: Route 1 and Route 2.
Classic Tour Dürnstein walking path
Themed trail starting from the Donaulände Duration: approx. 45 minutes There is more detailed information about the hiking route here.
Please note the weather conditions during the hikes!
Already at the beginning of the ride you will drive along the skyline of Vienna, further passing the Kahlenberg and the monastery Klosterneuburg. The 2 hour break in Dürnstein offers time to walk around and explore.
There are 18 river power plants along the entire Danube route, nine of which are located along the 350 km of the Austrian Danube. These are operated by Verbund AG, which is also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the lock facilities. On your journey you will pass the Greifenstein lock and Altenwörth lock.
MS KAISERIN ELISABETH
The elegant MS Kaiserin Elisabeth. The very first sight of the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth conveys its elegance and uniqueness. The large outdoor deck with its 360° view and deck chairs invites you to stroll, linger and enjoy. Two bars as well as a varied gastronomic offer provide variety and round off the great program on the newest member of the DDSG Blue Danube fleet.
