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Cruises to Speyer

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Speyer (Photo:Frank Fischbach/Shutterstock)

About Cruising to Speyer

One of the oldest towns in Germany, the former Roman settlement on the Rhine is famous for its mighty landmark Speyer Cathedral, an UNESCO World Heritage Site that is the largest Romanesque church in Europe. Travelers booking a cruise to Germany will certainly have the cathedral on their list of attractions.

Speyer is also noted for its Jewish heritage and the mikveh, the traditional bathhouse, which was built in 1128; it's included in most guided walking tours. Other attractions include the Old City Gate dating to the 13th century, Sea Life center with more than 3,000 marine creatures housed in 40 displays and a wide pedestrian-only shopping street -- directly opposite the cathedral -- with restaurants, cafes and shops selling souvenirs and authentic German clothing.

From the docking point for river ships, it's a pleasant 10- to 15-minute walk through a leafy park to the cathedral and town center. The large Alter Hammer beer garden, overlooking the river, is a lovely spot to stop for a drink on the way back to the ship; just watch the time as stops in Speyer are generally only a few hours.

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Rhine Getaway

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Rhine Getaway

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Paris To The Swiss Alps

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Viking Kara

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Rhine Getaway

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Lyon,provence & The Rhineland

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Rhine Getaway

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Rhine Getaway

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Rhine Getaway

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Paris To The Swiss Alps

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Rhine Getaway

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Rhine Getaway

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More about Speyer

Why Cruise to Speyer?

Pros:

This town is easily walkable and features a landmark cathedral, a large beer garden and an aquarium

Cons:

English isn't commonly spoken here, so be sure to brush up on your German phrases

Bottom Line:

Speyer is one of the oldest towns in Germany and offers an array of both historic and modern sights and activities

Currency & Best Way to Get Money?

The currency is the euro. ATMs (geldautomats) can be found in the Maximilianstrasse shopping street, directly opposite the cathedral.

Language?

German is spoken in Speyer.


Speyer Cruise Reviews
Loved the Speyer small town feel. Gave you a feeling of what life in Germany was like.Read More
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klclexsc
One of the better surprises on the cruise. Interesting town and not damaged by bombings during the 2nd WW, so old houses are intact and not rebuilt. There were very few straight streets in Speyer.Read More
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bergenser
This was an interesting town center with a large cathedral. Unfortunately it was a Sunday so most stores and businesses were closed limiting your options. There is a technical museum close by that should have been Read More
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JandJ Travelers
The Speyer stop was fun. Again the tour guide we had was sensational. So much history to share in a short amount of time. Read More
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