Elbe River Guide
The river Elbe is 1,165km (724 miles) in length and from 1945 to 1990 the river Elbe formed part of the boundary between East and West Germany.
The Elbe is one of the major waterways of central Europe. It runs from the Czech Republic mountains and flows south west through Germany, across Bohemia and then takes a turn north west towards Hamburg before finishing in the North Sea.
There is no better way to discover the history and sights of the Czech Republic and Germany than on a river cruise on the Elbe. You will see many historical sights including medieval monuments and superb architectural buildings, all with stories to tell of the
past and the present.
Some famous places of interest can be visited on a river Elbe cruise including:
Dresden - Germany, furnished by the Kings of Saxony where the controversial bombing during the Second World War changed its face forever.
Magdeburg - Germany, visit Germany's oldest Gothic Cathederal plus the Baroque City Hall and the medieval monastery church of Unser Lieben Frauen.
Hamburg - The second largest city in Germany and home to Europe's largest shopping acrade (ladies!) You can also visit the botanical gardens.
Wittenberg - Germany, UNESCO World Heritage Site... retrace the life of Martin Luther, from his house to the church where he nailed his historic 95 theses to the door.
Decin - Czech Republic, Decin can be found hidden between the mountains that divide Germany from the Czech Republic. Take an excursion to the Konigstein fortress, perched on a plateau where you will have fantastic views high above the river Elbe.
Please use the search facility at the top of the page to find an Elbe river cruise or simply call a member of our RiverCruising team on 0844 736 9379