Ybbs celebrates arrival of the luxurious cruise ship MS Riverside Mozart
Ybbs celebrates arrival of the luxurious cruise ship MS Riverside Mozart
The Danube shipping in the Melk and Ybbs region has experienced a remarkable blossom in the Melk and Ybbs region. Particularly noteworthy is the MS Riverside Mozart, which laid in Ybbs in 2023. According to Forbes, this ship is considered one of the most luxurious river cruise ships in the world. City chief Ulrike Schachner (SPÖ) expresses her joy: "Guests from all over the world come to Ybbs with this exclusive ship to discover the city and its surroundings." This is not only a nice gift for the 25th anniversary of Donau Schiffsstations GmbH, but also a valuable asset for local tourism.
The Hamburg shipping company Riverside Luxury Cruises has focused on lesser -known places in the region to relieve the highly frequented tourist hotspots such as the Melk and Dürnstein Abbey. With personal receptions, as with Fürstin Hohenberg in the Palace of Arstetten and the tasting offer of foam rolls in Marbach, the guests are offered a unique experience.
rising shipping and record numbers in Melk
In contrast to the positive developments in Ybbs, there are also declines in other cities along the Danube. In Krems and Dürnstein, the laying has been reduced by 13 percent and 7 percent since 2019. Barbara Elser from the Destination Donau emphasizes: "The municipality of Dürnstein has taken measures with the state of Lower Austria and the Destination Donau to counteract the overtourism." In Pöchlarn, the number of placements has even halved, from 261 to currently 126.Melk, on the other hand, lists record -breaking numbers. This year, over 2,000 ships created there, which means an increase compared to previous years. In 2019, 1,786 assignments were counted, while in 2022 it was already 1,824. The positive development of ships in Melk is attributed to better booking conditions and the decision of the shipping companies to choose the city as a starting point. The bookings for the current year clearly exceed the figures of the previous year, especially in the months of late placements.
In addition, Birgit Brandtner-Wallner praises the investments in the port infrastructure of Melks. "Melk has not only established itself as an important transshipment point for the disposal of garbage, but also made a quantum leap through the possibility of rural power supply," she emphasizes. In 2024, the station is expected to record up to 2,800 instructions if you include line shipping.
around 50 percent of the guests who visit the Melk Abbey come by ship. These shipping tourists play a crucial role in the local tourism industry. According to Father Ludwig Wenzl, the numbers are a sign that shipping traffic is on the upper after the pandeme -related declines. "During shipping, we depend on many influences, such as floods, but the numbers show it: it goes uphill again," he explains.
The special features of this new phase in Danube shipping certainly also includes the way the routes and contact points are selected. The aim is to present the historical and cultural wealth of the region, away from the overcrowded tourist paths, and thus strengthen the entire region. Ship tourism not only develops positively in Ybbs and Melk, but also represents a promising business area for the entire Danube region that could be continuously expanded. Further details and analyzes can be found in a recent article on m.Noen.at .
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