DDSG Blue Danube: An anniversary on the Danube celebrates tradition and innovation!

DDSG Blue Danube: An anniversary on the Danube celebrates tradition and innovation!

An important event is imminent: On March 13, 2025, the DDSG Blue Danube, Austria's largest and most traditional inland navigation, celebrates the start of its 30th anniversary season. This ceremony takes place at 10:00 a.m. in the DDSG Blue Danube Shipping Center in Vienna, to which media representatives are cordially invited. The DDSG Blue Danube, which was founded in 1995 as a joint venture between the Verkehrbuero and Vienna Holding, has since established itself as the cornerstone of tourism in the region after celebrating its 195th birthday of its predecessor company last year. Last year, the company was able to add two new ships to its fleet, which is a historical fleet expansion. These new developments show how the company combines tradition with modern innovations.

an anniversary year full of innovations

In this anniversary year, the public can look forward to numerous new offers that are regionally oriented on the one hand and, on the other hand, include cultural collaborations to enrich the tourist experience on the Danube. The special trip under the title "Schdrom", which celebrates the heir of the composer in the Johann-Strauss year, is particularly mentioned, which created the famous Danube Walzer. These initiatives aim to make the offer for the Viennese population more attractive and diverse, such as ots reported.

The history of the Danube Steamship Society goes back to 1823 when it was launched, with the first steamship "Franz I." As early as 1830. Over time, she became the largest inland navigation in the world, and its development runs in parallel to the history era of Central Europe, as described in detail on Historywiki.Wien.gv.at After the company has also survived war -related challenges, it is continued today under the name DDSG Blue Danube, with a clear focus on modern trips and unforgettable experiences for its passengers.