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When embarking on a journey along the majestic Danube River, travelers are presented with a delightful dilemma; should you choose the day trip to Salzburg or Český Krumlov?
One the one hand, the musical haven of Salzburg, Austria is where you can walk the same streets as Mozart and absorb the city’s classical influence, on the other, the charming medieval town of Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic is a pretty, UNESCO-listed town with incredible views and hidden corners to discover.
Choosing between the two is no easy task.
Especially as for some Danube River cruises, you may have the third choice of remaining with the ship to explore the port town.
Having visited both, we’ve decided to put together this guide that will explore both Salzburg and Ceský Krumlov in detail, highlighting their unique features, attractions, and cultural offerings to help you figure out which city is the best fit for you.
We’ll also share our experiences with the third choice: Passau.
Whether you are drawn to the musical allure of Salzburg or the medieval enchantment of Ceský Krumlov, both destinations promise an immersive journey through history, art, and culture.
Salzburg vs. Český Krumlov: Our Choice
On our 8-day Danube River cruise with Avalon Waterways, I too embarked on a Google search to help me figure out whether Salzburg or Cesky Krumlov was the best choice for our optional excursion.
I didn’t find much helpful information, with no one giving a definitive reason for their answer – this is one reason I have written this post so you don’t come up empty handed.
As we were traveling as a family of four, we split up to experience both destinations. We’re hoping our combined experiences – and many photos – may help you make the best choice for you.
We were also in an unusual position that we experienced the “normal” third option to stay at port.
Unfortunately, our river cruise could not depart from Nuremburg due to unusually low water in the Danube (we left from Vilshofen in Germany instead which changed our itinerary slightly).
As compensation, Avalon generously offered the optional excursion to Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic or Salzburg in Austria as complimentary.
It also meant the normal third choice “staying in Passau” was…
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