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

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

A significant event is approaching: On March 13, 2025, DDSG Blue Danube, Austria's largest and most traditional inland shipping company, will celebrate the start of its 30th anniversary season. This ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the DDSG Blue Danube Shipping Center in Vienna, to which media representatives are cordially invited. DDSG Blue Danube, which was founded in 1995 as a joint venture between VERKEHRSBUERO and Wien Holding, has since established itself as a cornerstone of tourism in the region, having celebrated the 195th birthday of its predecessor company last year. Last year the company added two new ships to its fleet, representing a historic 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, on the one hand, regionally oriented and, on the other hand, include cultural cooperation to enrich the tourist experience on the Danube. Special mention goes to the special trip entitled “Schdrom”, which celebrates the legacy of the composer who created the famous Danube Waltz in the Johann Strauss Year. These initiatives aim to make the offering more attractive and diverse for the Viennese population ots reported.

The history of the Danube Steamship Company goes back to 1823, when it was founded with the first steamship “Franz I.” as early as 1830. Over time, it became the largest inland shipping in the world, and its development runs parallel to the historical era of Central Europe, as shown in detail geschichtewiki.wien.gv.at described. Having survived war-related challenges, the company continues today under the name DDSG Blue Danube, with a clear focus on modern journeys and unforgettable experiences for its passengers.