Elbe River Cruise Region

The Elbe is a Central European river which reaches seldom cities and villages seen in Germany and the Czech Republic. Explore majestic Berlin and Prague, delve into Wittenberg’s religious history and contrast the delicacy of Meissen porcelain with the rocky brawn of Saxon Switzerland.

Panoramic cityscape image of Dresden, Germany with reflection of the city in the Elbe river, during sunset.

Reasons the Elbe is Popular Among Travellers

Numerous iconic Northern and Central European cities can be explored on an Elbe river cruise. Berlin, Hamburg's famous Alster, Amsterdam with its numerous canals and museums dedicated to renowned painters, and Prague with its architectural gems including the Charles Bridge and its castle.

Dramatic autumn sunset view of oldest overlooking the River Elbe castle - Albrechtsburg. Colorful veneig cityscape of Meissen, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Explore Beyond Your Elbe Cruise With These Featured Destinations

While there, experience popular sightseeing options such as Auschwitz, the Imperial Capitals, and Scandinavia with Railbookers. Explore further into these top destinations Railbookers can take you to from the Elbe.

hamburg

Hamburg

Boasting one of the most important harbors in Europe, Hamburg is a city that fuses its interesting history with a modern metropolitan feel. There is a lot to do…

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Colourful boats docked in the Elbe river alongside the city of Dresden, Germany.

Dresden

Located along the banks of the UNESCO-listed River Elbe between the Ore and Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Dresden is one of the greenest cities in the world. The …

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Copenhagen

Wonderful Copenhagen greets visitors with an adventure in happiness. Testament to Hans Christian Andersen’s heritage, a real sense of fairytale dreaminess …

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Berlin-Aerial-View

Berlin

Multi-faceted, elegant, gritty, historic; Berlin is an open history textbook overflowing with a tangible history and things to do. Brightly-hued fragments of …

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Prague Charles Bridge

Prague

With its imposing Castle, grand bridges and beautiful cobbled Old Town, it's not surprising that Prague is considered one of the world’s most romantic …

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Warsaw

Warsaw

Poland’s largest city is quickly becoming a major center of culture in Europe. Warsaw has seen itself completely transformed over the last few decades, and …

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Krakow

Krakow

Experience the beauty and history of Krakow by train with Railbookers. Explore the Old Town, visit Wawel Castle, and indulge in delicious Polish cuisine. Book your trip now.

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