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Join us on an extraordinary river cruise that combines not only the magic of the Elbe, but also the thrill of gripping thrillers. Your journey begins from the vibrant capital Berlin, past the historical sights of Potsdam, where majestic castles and magnificent gardens tell stories from times long past.
The route leads along charming waterways, through idyllic landscapes and fascinating cities such as Wolfsburg, known for its automotive history, and the culturally rich Münster, with its Gothic buildings and lively old town streets. Every stage of this journey offers new discoveries and unexpected insights.
A very special program awaits you on board: crackling crime thriller evenings, exciting readings by well-known authors and captivating stories that bring the darkness of the night to life. Enjoy a glass of wine while mysterious plots unfold on deck and fire your imagination.
The journey comes to an end in the modern Rhine metropolis Düsseldorf, but the mysterious atmosphere and the tingling sensation of the unknown will stay with you long after. This river cruise is perfect for thriller fans, literature lovers and curious explorers - an experience that combines excitement and relaxation in a unique way.
Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. With its rich history and modern significance, the city offers countless fascinating sights to explore. Among its most famous landmarks are the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, and the Victory Column. Berlin is also home to all major government buildings – most notably the Reichstag, with its striking glass dome, which is well worth a visit. You can also discover sites of great historical importance such as Checkpoint Charlie or the East Side Gallery, a preserved section of the Berlin Wall. And for shopping enthusiasts, the Kurfürstendamm – one of Berlin’s most iconic boulevards – offers a perfect mix of boutiques, cafés, and lively city flair.
Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. With its rich history and modern significance, the city offers countless fascinating sights to explore. Among its most famous landmarks are the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, and the Victory Column. Berlin is also home to all major government buildings – most notably the Reichstag, with its striking glass dome, which is well worth a visit. You can also discover sites of great historical importance such as Checkpoint Charlie or the East Side Gallery, a preserved section of the Berlin Wall. And for shopping enthusiasts, the Kurfürstendamm – one of Berlin’s most iconic boulevards – offers a perfect mix of boutiques, cafés, and lively city flair.
The capital of Brandenburg, Potsdam, is the most populous city in Brandenburg with about 180,000 inhabitants. However, Potsdam convinces primarily by a whole number of worthwhile sights, which even count to the UNESCO world cultural heritage. After all, the city was already in 1990 included in the so-called list of world cultural and natural heritage of mankind, because there is the largest German collection of world heritage sites. Since 2019, the Brandenburg city may also call itself a UNESCO film city. However, the most famous and important sights are definitely the famous Sanssouci Palace with its beautiful palace park, as well as the Potsdam Film Museum and the Mill Museum in the Historic Mill.
The capital of Brandenburg, Potsdam, is the most populous city in Brandenburg with about 180,000 inhabitants. However, Potsdam convinces primarily by a whole number of worthwhile sights, which even count to the UNESCO world cultural heritage. After all, the city was already in 1990 included in the so-called list of world cultural and natural heritage of mankind, because there is the largest German collection of world heritage sites. Since 2019, the Brandenburg city may also call itself a UNESCO film city. However, the most famous and important sights are definitely the famous Sanssouci Palace with its beautiful palace park, as well as the Potsdam Film Museum and the Mill Museum in the Historic Mill.
Rothensee is located in the north of Magdeburg and is known for its famous ship lift, which is a true work of art due to its technical construction. The construction of the ship lift has historically been a milestone for water transport technology, but was already decommissioned in 2006 because the dimensions of the construction are too small for today's ships. For these reasons, the ship lift nowadays only serves as a monument.
Rothensee is located in the north of Magdeburg and is known for its famous ship lift, which is a true work of art due to its technical construction. The construction of the ship lift has historically been a milestone for water transport technology, but was already decommissioned in 2006 because the dimensions of the construction are too small for today's ships. For these reasons, the ship lift nowadays only serves as a monument.
Haldensleben is a historic town in the Saxony-Anhalt region of Germany, serving as the administrative seat of the Börde district. Situated along the Ohre River and the Mittelland Canal, it is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, extensive Neolithic history, and scenic natural surroundings.
The town of Calvörde is located in northwestern Saxony-Anhalt and is about 50 kilometers north of Magdeburg. Calvörde is a quiet and idyllic town, but it is also quite lively. The oldest mention of the city dates back to 1046. Calvörde Saxony-Anhalt is extremely worth seeing and impresses with many historic buildings and sights. The market square is the center of Calvörde and here are also the oldest buildings of the city. The town hall was built in 1331 and is therefore the oldest building. The castle of Calvörde was built in the 15th century and is also very popular with tourists. In recent years it has been restored several times and now offers space for various exhibitions and events. If you want to learn more about the history of Calvörde, you should definitely visit the St. Wendelinus Church. This church dates back to the 11th century and is one of the oldest churches in Saxony-Anhalt.
The town of Calvörde is located in northwestern Saxony-Anhalt and is about 50 kilometers north of Magdeburg. Calvörde is a quiet and idyllic town, but it is also quite lively. The oldest mention of the city dates back to 1046. Calvörde Saxony-Anhalt is extremely worth seeing and impresses with many historic buildings and sights. The market square is the center of Calvörde and here are also the oldest buildings of the city. The town hall was built in 1331 and is therefore the oldest building. The castle of Calvörde was built in the 15th century and is also very popular with tourists. In recent years it has been restored several times and now offers space for various exhibitions and events. If you want to learn more about the history of Calvörde, you should definitely visit the St. Wendelinus Church. This church dates back to the 11th century and is one of the oldest churches in Saxony-Anhalt.
The city of Wolfsburg is located in Lower Saxony in the north-west of Germany. It is mainly known as a car city, because a large VW plant is located here. In addition, VW has a large museum and an amusement park in the immediate vicinity of the plant. Furthermore, one can visit the "Science Center Phaeno" in Wolfsburg, which is convincing from the outside by its special architecture, and from the inside by its exciting content on the subject of natural science and technology. The visitor is introduced to over 350 phenomena. Furthermore, the city also has an art museum, a planetarium and designer outlets to offer..
The city of Wolfsburg is located in Lower Saxony in the north-west of Germany. It is mainly known as a car city, because a large VW plant is located here. In addition, VW has a large museum and an amusement park in the immediate vicinity of the plant. Furthermore, one can visit the "Science Center Phaeno" in Wolfsburg, which is convincing from the outside by its special architecture, and from the inside by its exciting content on the subject of natural science and technology. The visitor is introduced to over 350 phenomena. Furthermore, the city also has an art museum, a planetarium and designer outlets to offer..
Minden is a picturesque city in the northeast of North Rhine-Westphalia with 81,000 inhabitants. The town with a long history nestles directly on the Weser River and has many buildings worth seeing in a small area. These date back to its past as a bishop's seat, a fortress town and a Hanseatic city with stacking rights. The cityscape is mainly characterized by the large cathedral with Gothic and Romanesque components, which was founded in the eighth century. Also worth seeing are the many half-timbered houses in the old town, especially in Hohe Strasse and Museum Row. Among the special features is also a coffee museum and a ship mill, which is located directly on the shore.
Minden is a picturesque city in the northeast of North Rhine-Westphalia with 81,000 inhabitants. The town with a long history nestles directly on the Weser River and has many buildings worth seeing in a small area. These date back to its past as a bishop's seat, a fortress town and a Hanseatic city with stacking rights. The cityscape is mainly characterized by the large cathedral with Gothic and Romanesque components, which was founded in the eighth century. Also worth seeing are the many half-timbered houses in the old town, especially in Hohe Strasse and Museum Row. Among the special features is also a coffee museum and a ship mill, which is located directly on the shore.
The beautiful city of Münster impresses with many historic buildings, which can be found primarily in the lovingly restored old town of the place. Very worth seeing, for example, is the Prinzipalmarkt with its well-preserved gabled houses with archways. But also a walk on the so-called promenade, which is only available to pedestrians and cyclists and leads around the entire old town, is a beautiful experience. Also worth a detour is the idyllic Aasee, which is not far from the city center and is surrounded by beautiful nature. Very interesting is also the Allwetterzoo Münster, where many exotic animals can be marveled at.
The beautiful city of Münster impresses with many historic buildings, which can be found primarily in the lovingly restored old town of the place. Very worth seeing, for example, is the Prinzipalmarkt with its well-preserved gabled houses with archways. But also a walk on the so-called promenade, which is only available to pedestrians and cyclists and leads around the entire old town, is a beautiful experience. Also worth a detour is the idyllic Aasee, which is not far from the city center and is surrounded by beautiful nature. Very interesting is also the Allwetterzoo Münster, where many exotic animals can be marveled at.
Duisburg is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, which has a lot to offer. Along the Rhine there are interesting places and sights to discover. One of the most popular monuments of the former coal industry is the "Landschaftpark Duisburg-Nord", which attracts with numerous events such as the summer cinema or a food truck festival. The Duisburg Zoo is known for its koala bears and dolphins, among other things. An extended walk to the extravagant and walkable work of art "Tiger and Turtle" will be remembered forever.
Duisburg is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, which has a lot to offer. Along the Rhine there are interesting places and sights to discover. One of the most popular monuments of the former coal industry is the "Landschaftpark Duisburg-Nord", which attracts with numerous events such as the summer cinema or a food truck festival. The Duisburg Zoo is known for its koala bears and dolphins, among other things. An extended walk to the extravagant and walkable work of art "Tiger and Turtle" will be remembered forever.
Rhenish lifestyle between tradition and modernity - Düsseldorf inspires with diversity! Here art and culture lovers get just as enthusiastic as shopping enthusiasts, here the Media Harbor impresses with contemporary architecture as well as the historic Old Town. The old town makes Düsseldorf with more than 250 cozy pubs to the "longest bar in the world". The traditional Altbier is not the only tasty thing here! A stroll along the Königsallee, the world-famous strolling mile, is something one does not want to miss - or rather a visit to one of the numerous sympathetic flea markets? And in the middle of it all: lots of Green and the Rhine with its riverside promenade to breathe easy . No wonder the VIVA Cruises family feels right at home here!
Rhenish lifestyle between tradition and modernity - Düsseldorf inspires with diversity! Here art and culture lovers get just as enthusiastic as shopping enthusiasts, here the Media Harbor impresses with contemporary architecture as well as the historic Old Town. The old town makes Düsseldorf with more than 250 cozy pubs to the "longest bar in the world". The traditional Altbier is not the only tasty thing here! A stroll along the Königsallee, the world-famous strolling mile, is something one does not want to miss - or rather a visit to one of the numerous sympathetic flea markets? And in the middle of it all: lots of Green and the Rhine with its riverside promenade to breathe easy . No wonder the VIVA Cruises family feels right at home here!
Diner
Full board with breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner (multi-course gourmet menus, served at the table) and snacks with free choice of table and flexible meal times.
Soda
All day high quality hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of alcoholic beverages; have a look at our bar menu
High Tea
High Tea: once per trip a selection of sweet and savory treats such as scones, sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolates and macarons. A variety of teas are offered to match
Minibar
daily freshly stocked minibar and reusable water bottle in the cabin
Sekt
A warm welcome with a welcome champagne - here's to a wonderful stay on board
Beauty
Selected beauty products from RITUALS
Wifi
Free WLAN on board - for undisturbed reception
Service
Tips for the entire crew
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