Port Metropolis & Rhine City

Hamburg is a port city on the Alster River, which is a tributary of the Elbe. At the same time it is one of the three new federal states since the reunification of Germany. The Hamburg fish market is a popular tourist magnet. The Reeperbahn is one of the most visited attractions in the city. Visitors can get up close to their stars at the Panoptikum, a wax museum. The Speicherstadt offers cafes, museums and smaller canals and the Elbphilharmonie, which is located on the banks of the Elbe, is considered a "cultural monument for all".

Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city with a history dating back to Charlemagne. A major port, this vibrant city is home to art and culture, extensive shopping facilities, Baroque buildings and waterfront vistas. With its well-known fish market, art galleries and Museums together with several beautiful parks including a botanical garden, this is a city with something for everyone. British visitors who remember the Swinging Sixties may like to visit the streets around Grosse Freiheit, where an unknown pop group called The Beatles gave their first public performances in various local clubs before achieving worldwide fame.

Geesthacht is the largest city in the District of the Duchy of Lauenburg in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Located roughly 34 km southeast of Hamburg on the right bank of the River Elbe, it serves as a significant hub for both scientific research and energy production.

Geesthacht is the largest city in the District of the Duchy of Lauenburg in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Located roughly 34 km southeast of Hamburg on the right bank of the River Elbe, it serves as a significant hub for both scientific research and energy production.

Welcome to Braunschweig! This beautiful city in the heart of Germany is a perfect place for a relaxing vacation. The city's long history and cultural diversity make it an interesting and exciting place to visit. The old town of Braunschweig is unique and offers a wealth of sights and activities. Dankwarderode Castle is a must-see for any visitor to Braunschweig and offers an impressive view of the entire city. Braunschweig Castle is also a popular destination for tourists. This imposing building houses the Braunschweig State Theater and is a true gem of the city. The city also has a lot to offer in terms of culinary delights. In the numerous restaurants, cafes and snack bars in the city center, you can fill your stomach and let your soul dangle. From Asian dishes to Italian pizza and German schnitzel, you'll find it all. If you prefer a romantic meal, you can dine by candlelight in one of the restaurants on Burgplatz.

Welcome to Braunschweig! This beautiful city in the heart of Germany is a perfect place for a relaxing vacation. The city's long history and cultural diversity make it an interesting and exciting place to visit. The old town of Braunschweig is unique and offers a wealth of sights and activities. Dankwarderode Castle is a must-see for any visitor to Braunschweig and offers an impressive view of the entire city. Braunschweig Castle is also a popular destination for tourists. This imposing building houses the Braunschweig State Theater and is a true gem of the city. The city also has a lot to offer in terms of culinary delights. In the numerous restaurants, cafes and snack bars in the city center, you can fill your stomach and let your soul dangle. From Asian dishes to Italian pizza and German schnitzel, you'll find it all. If you prefer a romantic meal, you can dine by candlelight in one of the restaurants on Burgplatz.

The most populous district of Hannover today is Hannover-Vahrenwald, which emerged from two rural villages. At Wedekindplatz, Wilhelminian-style facades tell of the prosperity that large industrial enterprises brought to the area. A few minutes from the city center, Hannover-Vahrenwald attracts visitors with quiet spots, such as Vahrenwalder Park or Bonifatiusplatz. Allotment garden colonies are as much a part of the cityscape here as freshly planted, modern courtyards in the lively urban-style residential districts. The Vahrenwalder Bad promises its visitors refreshing cooling. In this family pool, you can relax in the Japanese sauna garden if you wish - or take advantage of the indoor pool's sports facilities. Right next door, within walking distance, awaits the Lister Meile, the city's promenade with its stores, cafés and boutiques.

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.

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.

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 "small" large city of Herne has a good 160,000 inhabitants and is located in the Ruhr region in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Well known is the Rhine-Herne Canal, a 45.4 kilometer long federal waterway. Here is the marina Herne-Ost (kilometer 37.5) in the immediate vicinity of the lock Herne-Ost. The harbor has a restaurant, a snack bar and shopping facilities. The eastern district is called Sodingen (35,000 inhabitants) and is divided into the districts of Horsthausen, Börnig/Holthausen and Sodingen. The waterway runs through Horsthausen. The Teutoburgia coal mine settlement belonged to the coal mine of the same name in the Börnig district, a former coal mine that was shut down as early as 1929. The settlement is a listed building and was designed as a garden city. The winding tower of Shaft 1 has been preserved, as has the old winding machine hall as an impressive building of industrial architecture. The colliery site has been converted into a park and, together with the Art Forest, is part of the Route of Industrial Culture. Along the way, there are art and sound objects that remind visitors of its former use. The head of the winding tower is illuminated at night.

The "small" large city of Herne has a good 160,000 inhabitants and is located in the Ruhr region in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Well known is the Rhine-Herne Canal, a 45.4 kilometer long federal waterway. Here is the marina Herne-Ost (kilometer 37.5) in the immediate vicinity of the lock Herne-Ost. The harbor has a restaurant, a snack bar and shopping facilities. The eastern district is called Sodingen (35,000 inhabitants) and is divided into the districts of Horsthausen, Börnig/Holthausen and Sodingen. The waterway runs through Horsthausen. The Teutoburgia coal mine settlement belonged to the coal mine of the same name in the Börnig district, a former coal mine that was shut down as early as 1929. The settlement is a listed building and was designed as a garden city. The winding tower of Shaft 1 has been preserved, as has the old winding machine hall as an impressive building of industrial architecture. The colliery site has been converted into a park and, together with the Art Forest, is part of the Route of Industrial Culture. Along the way, there are art and sound objects that remind visitors of its former use. The head of the winding tower is illuminated at night.

The "small" large city of Herne has a good 160,000 inhabitants and is located in the Ruhr region in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Well known is the Rhine-Herne Canal, a 45.4 kilometer long federal waterway. Here is the marina Herne-Ost (kilometer 37.5) in the immediate vicinity of the lock Herne-Ost. The harbor has a restaurant, a snack bar and shopping facilities. The eastern district is called Sodingen (35,000 inhabitants) and is divided into the districts of Horsthausen, Börnig/Holthausen and Sodingen. The waterway runs through Horsthausen. The Teutoburgia coal mine settlement belonged to the coal mine of the same name in the Börnig district, a former coal mine that was shut down as early as 1929. The settlement is a listed building and was designed as a garden city. The winding tower of Shaft 1 has been preserved, as has the old winding machine hall as an impressive building of industrial architecture. The colliery site has been converted into a park and, together with the Art Forest, is part of the Route of Industrial Culture. Along the way, there are art and sound objects that remind visitors of its former use. The head of the winding tower is illuminated at night.

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.

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!