Walhalla tour by boat from Regensburg: Crystal Fleet

Sail past Regensburg's riverside sights aboard a boat studded with a million Swarovski crystals.

A 2-hour boat tour from Regensburg to Walhalla, traveling downstream along the Danube with on-board commentary about the city and its history. The Regensburg Crystal Fleet itself is the draw: the boat's interior is embedded with around a million Swarovski Elements crystals, visible in the stairs and chandelier. You can disembark at Walhalla to visit the landmark, then board a return trip to Regensburg on the same day. Audio guide available in English and German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat trip from Regensburg to Walhalla

• Board the Swarovski crystal boat
• Enjoy scenic river views and city history
• Dock briefly below Walhalla
• Disembark to visit Walhalla landmark
• Reboard boat for return trip

The experience

Regensburg's boat dock is where the trip begins, and the first thing you notice is the boat itself. The Regensburg Crystal Fleet is unlike any standard river vessel: its interior is studded with approximately a million Swarovski crystals, integrated into the stairs, railings, and a large chandelier. The crystals catch the light as you move through the boat, and they're part of what makes the two-hour journey feel like more than a standard sightseeing run.

The boat travels downstream along the Danube toward Walhalla, and the route itself is the itinerary. On-board loudspeakers deliver commentary in English or German about Regensburg's history and the sights along the riverbank as you pass them. The boat docks briefly at Walhalla, below the landmark itself, so you can step off to visit the famous Bavarian neoclassical hall. There's no fixed time limit for your visit. The boat runs three times a day, so you can disembark, explore at your own pace, and catch a later departure back to Regensburg.

The journey is accessible to travelers of all mobility levels. Wheelchair users can board and move through the boat, and strollers are welcome for infants and small children. The boat is designed to accommodate all physical fitness levels, so there's no walking required beyond boarding and disembarking.

What’s included

• Boat transportation from Regensburg to Walhalla.
• on-board audio guide in English or German.
• docking at Walhalla for disembarkation and re-boarding on the same day.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDepartures at 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30Last departure this season: 8 Nov

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AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 13 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 140

Audio guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Donauschifffahrt Wurm & Noé

Is this one for you?The boat runs three times daily, so you choose when to visit Walhalla and how long to spend there. The return trip is timed to your preference rather than a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (6 to 13 years); Infant (under 6): free.

How long is the boat trip from Regensburg to Walhalla?

The boat trip takes 2 hours total. The boat travels downstream to Walhalla, docks briefly for boarding and disembarkation, and then returns to Regensburg.

Can I get off at Walhalla and come back on a later boat?

Yes. The boat docks at Walhalla three times a day, so you can disembark to visit the landmark and board again on a later departure to return to Regensburg. There's no set time limit for your visit.

What languages is the on-board commentary available in?

The audio guide is available in English and German, with information about Regensburg's history and the sights along the river announced over the on-board loudspeakers.

Is the boat accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?

Yes. The boat is fully wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces accessible to wheelchair users. Strollers are welcome for infants and small children, and specialized infant seats are available.