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| ANCHORED IN HISTORY ~ A DANUBE RIVER CRUISE ~ continued Article by Vivienne Chapleo Photos by Jill Hoelting |
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Day three saw an early morning docking in Kelheim. It had snowed quite heavily the night before
(not typical for the end of March), but provided for a very picturesque landscape. Although I had
hoped for spring weather conditions, the falling snow brought about the romance of the Danube
and nearby villages.
(not typical for the end of March), but provided for a very picturesque landscape. Although I had
hoped for spring weather conditions, the falling snow brought about the romance of the Danube
and nearby villages.
Off the ship and onto tour buses, we were
whisked away to board a small river boat, to cruise
where the river Danube has carved through the
hard limestone rock of the Swabian Alb (to create
the stunning Danube Gorge) and pay a visit to the
baroque abbey at Weltenburg (the world's oldest
monastery brewery - since 1050). After a tour of
the Abbey and history lecture given by our guide, it
was time to taste the famous Weltenburger
Kloster Barock Dunkel, which received the 2004
World Beer Award for best Dunkel beer (dark ale)
in the world. After our four-hour excursion, we
re-joined the Viking Europe, which had sailed on to
Regensburg.
whisked away to board a small river boat, to cruise
where the river Danube has carved through the
hard limestone rock of the Swabian Alb (to create
the stunning Danube Gorge) and pay a visit to the
baroque abbey at Weltenburg (the world's oldest
monastery brewery - since 1050). After a tour of
the Abbey and history lecture given by our guide, it
was time to taste the famous Weltenburger
Kloster Barock Dunkel, which received the 2004
World Beer Award for best Dunkel beer (dark ale)
in the world. After our four-hour excursion, we
re-joined the Viking Europe, which had sailed on to
Regensburg.
An afternoon guided walking tour of the large,
medieval center of Regensburg (a Unesco
Heritage Site which dates back to the Stone Age
and is located at the confluence of the Regen
and Danube rivers), was both gratifying and
informative. The city teems with history and
architecture, such as: the Gothic Dom
(Cathedral) founded in 1275; the medieval
Stone Bridge (constructed from 1135-1146)
used by the knights of the 2nd and 3rd crusade
to cross the Danube on their way to the Holy
Land; the Town Hall dating from the 14th
century and containing the rooms occupied by
the Imperial diet (in German also known as
Reichstag or parliament) from 1663 to 1806.
medieval center of Regensburg (a Unesco
Heritage Site which dates back to the Stone Age
and is located at the confluence of the Regen
and Danube rivers), was both gratifying and
informative. The city teems with history and
architecture, such as: the Gothic Dom
(Cathedral) founded in 1275; the medieval
Stone Bridge (constructed from 1135-1146)
used by the knights of the 2nd and 3rd crusade
to cross the Danube on their way to the Holy
Land; the Town Hall dating from the 14th
century and containing the rooms occupied by
the Imperial diet (in German also known as
Reichstag or parliament) from 1663 to 1806.
As the ship remained docked in Regensburg until late evening, there was ample time to
continue exploring, find a local restaurant for dinner to savor the local specialties, or stay
onboard for dinner and Bavarian folklore entertainment.
continue exploring, find a local restaurant for dinner to savor the local specialties, or stay
onboard for dinner and Bavarian folklore entertainment.
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WAVE Journey is your one-stop online resource for women-oriented businesses and
services around the world.
WAVE Journey is for every woman to enjoy. If you love to travel, cook, read or revel in outdoor
activities this website is for you. If you are looking to connect with other like-minded women or
if you are interested in finding businesses or services that cater to women, WAVE Journey is your
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