Boat cruises in Salzburg – explore Salzburg by water
The “Amadeus Salzburg” in front of the Salzburg skyline
In the olden days it was the salt transports that were underway on the Salzach River and gave the river its name. An attempt was also made to start up Passenger ship service on the river. Due to the shoals in the river and the weak engines at that time the service had to be discontinued in 1891. More than a century later, since the year 2002, travel on the Salzach River has been made possible again. The “Amadeus Salzburg” is a highly modern Cruise Boat with a 75 passenger seating capacity. Its unique one-of-a-kind design with spacious windows allows for a magnificent Panorama view. The boat has an all-aluminum construction with a draft of only 38cm (14.96 inches). Dual jet-drive engines with a combined 700 horse power output accelerate the boat up to 50 km/h (approx. 31 miles per hour).
Within the scope of the “Salzach Schifffahrt” (Salzach River Boat Cruises) you have a variety of tours to choose from. Be it a romantic Evening Cruise with a Candlelight-Dinner, or a cruise followed by a visit to the Hellbrunn Palace and Grounds, this waterway offers a fantastic view of the city of Salzburg and its sights. In addition you can also book the combination offer of a boat cruise followed by a visit to the Salzburg Fortress Concerts. This can be combined with a Bus Tour as well. This way you can see even more of the city of Salzburg.
The Salzach-Insel-Bar (Salzach River-Island-Bar) located at the Hanuschplatz also serves as the “Amadeus Salzburg” cruise boat landing and in the summer it is a popular gathering place to enjoy a stylish drink right on the river. You can enjoy a first-class gastronomic experience every evening in modern Lounge-Atmosphere. The Salzach River-Island as well as the excursion boat, “Amadeus Salzburg” can be rented exclusively for private celebrations and functions.
If you are visiting Salzburg for the first time or have vacationed here before – a cruise on the Salzach cruise boat “Amadeus Salzburg” is a very special experience. Marvel at the beautiful sights of Salzburg like you have never seen them before!
