Iconic Christmas Markets 2025 Connections

We have gathered these unique stories, recipes, interviews, and testimonials to enrich and inspire you before your journey with AmaWaterways. In anticipation of your upcoming river cruise, we hope you see how an unforgettable travel experience can truly be yours when sailing with us along the rivers of Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.

Hot Mulled Wine Recipe
Glühwein: an essential part of winter in EuropeRead more
The Queen of Christmas Markets in Budapest
Christmastime in Budapest is like no place else in the world.Read more
One Family's Christmas Market Experience
Past guest Carl Stumpe traveled with his wife and adult children on our Iconic Christmas Markets cruise. We interviewed Carl and his daughter Anne about their family travel experience below.Read more
Wiener Schnitzel Recipe
Wiener Schnitzel: Not Just an American Hot Dog Stand.Read more
Hungarian Goulash Recipe
Though many variations of Goulash exist, ours is a traditional, authentic recipe from the very heart of Hungary.Read more
Trace The Sound of Music in Salzburg, Austria
The hills are alive with the sound of music in the stunningly historic town of Salzburg, Austria.Read more
Biking to a Roman Monument in Germany
Looking for a slice of Greece in Germany? Look no further than the stunning Walhalla.Read more
Vienna's Traditional Christmas Cheer
Imagine getting into the yuletide spirit in romantic Vienna, singing your favorite Christmas melodies in one of the musical capitals of the world.Read more
Make a List, Czech it Twice in Prague
Santa can’t have all the traveling fun during the holiday season. And part of the joy of traveling to the European Christmas Markets is learning about unique traditions along the way.Read more
Blue Danube, White Christmas In Nuremberg
Deck the halls for a festive winter wonderland this year as you sip hot chocolate, double down on gingerbread of all yummy shapes and sizes, sing delightful new and classic yuletide holiday staplesRead more
Czech Out the Capital City of Prague
Prague -- the Czech Republic’s dazzling capital city, home to over a million people and with over 1,100 years of fascinating history to explore – is one of the most exciting European cities to visit.Read more
Vienna's Celebrated Sacher-Torte Chocolate Cake
Chocolate lovers everywhere, rejoice! And set your sights on Vienna, that glittering city of kaffehaus culture and scrumptious cakes.Read more
Vienna's Fantastical Schönbrunn Palace
Gilded, glittering glamor whose opulent beauty only rivals Versailles – and Schönbrunn Palace was originally just supposed to be a summer residence.Read more
The Music of Vienna
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss II – with native sons like these, it’s no wonder that classical music continues to reverberate through the streets of Austria – particularly Vienna.Read more
Regensburg's Medieval Charm on the Danube
Why just travel when you can travel back in time?Read more
The Divine Design of Austria's Melk Abbey
“If I had never come here, I would have regretted it.” So said Empress Maria Theresa, in describing Melk Abbey.Read more
Highlights of Budapest
Welcome to the grand cosmopolitan city of Budapest – long a center of great beauty, elegance and sophistication.Read more

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Danube 75 Cocktail Recipe
Taste this refreshing beverage crafted by Chef Joanne Weir that embodies the spirit of AmaWaterways and the Danube River
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Cruise Managers’ Guide to the Douro River
Cruise Managers Iúri and Cesário share their favorite experiences in Portugal and their love of the Douro River
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Compliments to the Chef and Crew
How AmaWaterways’ culinary team surprised and delighted the Doepken Family
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