Magnificent Europe 2026 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.

Austrian Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Austrians love their pumpkins – and have turned pumpkinseed oil into a delicacy.Read more
Recommended Hiking and Biking Along the Danube
Hike or bike through the enchanting scenery along the majestic Danube River on our included excursions.Read more
Celebrating the History of the Danube
Sail through the Danube and discover why travelers flock to this mighty river every year to extol its wondrous treasures.Read more
Hiking in Passau: The City of Three Rivers
There are probably few Bavarian cities as gorgeous as Passau.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
What is Rüdesheimer Coffee?
Why just settle for a regular cup of joe? Or even a specially whipped up espresso or caffé macchiato when you can indulge in a classic Rüdesheimer kaffee (aka Rüdesheimer coffee).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
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
Taste Kölsch Beer in Cologne, Germany
“Drinking a Kölsch beer is more than just drinking a beer: it’s like drinking an entire culture.”Read more
Regensburg's Medieval Charm on the Danube
Why just travel when you can travel back in time?Read more
Rothenburg: The Storybook Town
When Walt Disney’s impressed by the fairytale charms of a town, you know something truly magical awaits.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
The Idyllic City of Amsterdam
What better city to visit on a river cruise than stunning Amsterdam?Read more

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Dutch Language Lesson
Basic Words and Phrases to Know in Dutch
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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.
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Austrian Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Austrians love their pumpkins – and have turned pumpkinseed oil into a delicacy.
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