Aug 4, 2024 · I can't speak to the cruises or all places along the Elbe, but I can say that March can be really anything. Here in Hamburg there is typically a day in late March or early April where it snows for the day--just a day, just flurries. But we also have our first spring weather with days in the 50s and even 60s.

Apr 19, 2016 · We are to take a river cruise on the Elbe as part of a tour. We have heard that the water level on the Elbe can be a problem (a cruise turns into a bus trip...). We are going in mid-May and are hoping that spring water levels are more reliable. Does anyone know how to check on water levels? The only sites I've found are in German which I don't ...

Jan 16, 2024 · From Berlin to Prague, take a train that goes through Dresden. Do yourself a big favor and spend a couple of days in Dresden--a most beautiful and classy city. The Saxony region of Germany outside of Dresden is incredibly beautiful with …

Aug 8, 2017 · Here's a map: blue lines are river borders, red lines are land. The shortest border, and the one with basically no land border, would be Vistula/Dniester (Tyras), but good luck getting that. Next shortest land border is the actual Roman Empire border (minus Dacia).

May 18, 2018 · Our tentative itinerary begins with us leaving North Hessen at 8:00 AM, and arriving in Dresden HBf around 11:30 AM. It should be enough time to take in some of the landmarks in Alt Stadt. But after seeing a Rick Steve clip on Dresden, the group wants to go on a short river cruise. Any cruise recommendations or websites would be appreciated.

Jan 11, 2023 · My mom and I did a Viking River cruise in 2018 on the Elbe and enjoyed it. Since we both are of German heritage and speak the language, we'd like to try a cruise with Germans or other Europeans on board. In searching for cruise lines I found only a couple and noticed their prices are cheaper than Viking, Tauck, Uniworld. Can anyone recommend a ...

Mar 16, 2009 · Dresden- short river cruise on the Elbe. Jump to bottom. Posted by Deanna (Breckenridge, CO) on 03/16/09 ...

Feb 19, 2022 · The recent droughts in Europe once again made visible the "Hunger Stones" in some Czech and German rivers. These stones were used to mark desperately low river levels that would forecast famines. This one, in the Elbe river, is from 1616 and says: "If you see me, cry"

Nov 18, 2023 · Added the Mossel river Added the Main river Added the Upper Donau Added Alpine Glaciers View attachment 871309 About the glaciers I am sorta curious what people would prefer to show them as, I currently have them on top of the borders but it would also be possible to put the borders on top of them like this: View attachment 871311

Sep 19, 2023 · What would be the best itinerary to consider for a spring river cruise? We are interested in a 7 day cruise and are most interested in an active itinerary, with stops that are interesting. Which would be recommend: the western Danube, or Bordeaux or Provence, or the Rhine, or Tulips? We usually plan self guided trips and are new to river cruising.