11 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle - Zurich to Paris

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Bestla

DepartsMon, Dec 1st 2025

ReturnsFri, Dec 12th 2025

Nights11

Departing PortZurich

Ports of CallZurich (2 Days), Basel, Strasbourg, Speyer, Mannheim, Mainz, Koblenz, Cochem, Bernkastel, Trier, Reims, Paris (3 Days)

Bestla is known to be a giantess, both literally and metaphorically speaking. In Norse mythology, she is the daughter of the giant Bolthorn and is married to Bor. They have three sons together, the gods Vili, Ve and Odin. The latter was the father of the Norse gods as well as being the god of wisdom. Bestla is often referred to as the mother of all the gods and her name translates as “wife.” Bestla is known to be a giantess, both literally and metaphorically speaking. In Norse mythology, she is the daughter of the giant Bolthorn and is married to Bor. They have three sons together, the gods Vili, Ve and Odin. The latter was the father of the …

11 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle from Paris

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Odin

DepartsMon, Dec 1st 2025

ReturnsFri, Dec 12th 2025

Nights11

Departing PortParis

Ports of CallParis (2 Days), Reims, Trier (2 Days), Bernkastel, Cochem, Koblenz, Mainz, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Basel, Zurich (2 Days)

Odin - Norse God of Wisdom Father of the Norse gods, Odin is the god of wisdom and is associated with magic and prophecy. He also brings victory in battle. Odin is often pictured with long gray hair and beard, cloak and floppy hat to disguise himself as he travels among ordinary people. He seeks his knowledge far and wide, even trading an eye for a drink at the giant Mimir’s Well of Wisdom. Odin - Norse God of Wisdom Father of the Norse gods, Odin is the god of wisdom and is associated with magic and prophecy. He also brings victory in battle. Odin is often pictured with long gray hair and beard, cloak and floppy hat to disguise himself as …

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle (river)

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Hild

DepartsMon, Dec 1st 2025

ReturnsMon, Dec 8th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Strasbourg, Speyer, Mannheim, Mainz, Rhine River, Koblenz, Winningen, Bernkastel, Trier (2 Days)

Hild – Giver of Everlasting Life Also known as Hildr, the great and powerful Norse goddess Hild was one of the legendary Valkyries. Sailing the most popular itineraries, the award-winning Viking Longships showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available. Unpack just once on the Hild and enjoy your spacious stateroom, and spend more time immersed in your destination.  Hild – Giver of Everlasting Life Also known as Hildr, the great and powerful Norse goddess Hild was one of the legendary Valkyries. Sailing the most popular itineraries, the award-winning Viking Longships showcase innovative engineering, streaml…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle (river)

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Herja

DepartsMon, Dec 1st 2025

ReturnsMon, Dec 8th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortTrier

Ports of CallTrier (2 Days), Bernkastel, Winningen, Koblenz, Rhine River, Mainz, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Basel

Herja – Decider of Fates In the Prose Edda, the respected 13th-century chronicle of Old Norse mythology, Herja was a mighty Valkyrie.

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Rolf

DepartsTue, Dec 2nd 2025

ReturnsTue, Dec 9th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

Rolf - Symbol of Courage One of the oldest of all Nordic-Viking names, “Rolf” came from “Hrodwulf,” a Dark Ages appellation when mostly pagan names tended to extol virtues. One of the most famous kings of antiquity, Rolf gained renown in warfare by assembling the most celebrated warriors of the North, known as Rolf’s Twelve Champions. Equally famous was “Rolf the Ganger,” or “Marching Rolf,” a Viking chief who sailed the Seine and surrounded Paris. Rolf - Symbol of Courage One of the oldest of all Nordic-Viking names, “Rolf” came from “Hrodwulf,” a Dark Ages appellation when mostly pagan names tended to extol virtues. One of the most famous kings of antiquity, Rolf gained re…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Sigyn

DepartsTue, Dec 2nd 2025

ReturnsTue, Dec 9th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

Sigyn - Goddess of Fidelity Wife of the mischievous god Loki, Sigyn is the goddess of fertility and bonds. Dedicated and loyal, she stays with her husband during his final punishment, when Odin’s son Vali kept him bound to avenge the death of his brother. Sigyn - Goddess of Fidelity Wife of the mischievous god Loki, Sigyn is the goddess of fertility and bonds. Dedicated and loyal, she stays with her husband during his final punishment, when Odin’s son Vali kept him bound to avenge the death of his b…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Gefjon

DepartsTue, Dec 2nd 2025

ReturnsTue, Dec 9th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

Gefjon - Norse Goddess of the Plow Gefjon is credited with the creation of the Danish island of Zealand. When the ruler of Sweden offers her all the land she and four oxen can plow in a day and a night, she transforms her four sons into beasts of burden. Together, they uproot a swathe of earth from the mainland and deposit it into the sea, creating Zealand. This act of might earns Gefjon respect among gods. Gefjon - Norse Goddess of the Plow Gefjon is credited with the creation of the Danish island of Zealand. When the ruler of Sweden offers her all the land she and four oxen can plow in a day and a night, she transforms her four sons into beasts of burden.…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Einar

DepartsWed, Dec 3rd 2025

ReturnsWed, Dec 10th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

Einar - Norse Earl of Orkney A strong warrior, Einar wrested control of the Orkney and Shetland Islands from Danish warlords in the late 9th century after his brother Hallad was unable to hold his ground there. The dynasty that he founded ruled the archipelago until 1470. Einar - Norse Earl of Orkney A strong warrior, Einar wrested control of the Orkney and Shetland Islands from Danish warlords in the late 9th century after his brother Hallad was unable to hold his ground there. The dynasty that he founded ruled the archi…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Sigrun

DepartsWed, Dec 3rd 2025

ReturnsWed, Dec 10th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

  Sigrun - A Valkyrie Sigrun is the leader of a band of nine Valkyries, the horse-riding women who descend upon battles to decide which soldiers die and which live. She dies from sadness after her lover Helgi is slain by her brother Dagr, and is later reborn as a Valkyrie herself.   Sigrun - A Valkyrie Sigrun is the leader of a band of nine Valkyries, the horse-riding women who descend upon battles to decide which soldiers die and which live. She dies from sadness after her lover Helgi is slain by her brother Dagr, and is la…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Egdir

DepartsWed, Dec 3rd 2025

ReturnsWed, Dec 10th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

Viking Longship Egdir

11 Night European Coast Cruise

Christmas on the Mian & Moselle - Prague to Paris

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Alsvin

DepartsWed, Dec 3rd 2025

ReturnsSun, Dec 14th 2025

Nights11

Departing PortPrague

Ports of CallPrague (2 Days), Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Rudesheim, Koblenz & Middle Rhine, Cochem, Bernkastel, Trier, Reims, Paris (3 Days)

Alsvin - Mythological Norse Horse According to Norse legend, Alsvin is one of the two horses that pulls the sun across the sky in a chariot driven by Sol. The name Alsvin means "very swift." The other horse is called Arvakr, whose name means "early riser." Alsvin - Mythological Norse Horse According to Norse legend, Alsvin is one of the two horses that pulls the sun across the sky in a chariot driven by Sol. The name Alsvin means "very swift." The other horse is called Arvakr, whose name means "early riser…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Vali

DepartsThu, Dec 4th 2025

ReturnsThu, Dec 11th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

Vali - Son of Odin The son of Odin and the giantess Rind, Vali was conceived strictly to avenge the death of Baldur, another of Odin’s children. To achieve this, Vali grows into manhood in just one day, developing courage and perfecting his marksmanship with the bow and arrow. Vali - Son of Odin The son of Odin and the giantess Rind, Vali was conceived strictly to avenge the death of Baldur, another of Odin’s children. To achieve this, Vali grows into manhood in just one day, developing courage and perfecting his marksma…

14 Night European Rivers Cruise

Grand European Tour - Amsterdam to Budapest

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Tir

DepartsThu, Dec 4th 2025

ReturnsThu, Dec 18th 2025

Nights14

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Kinderdijk Windmills, Cologne, Koblenz, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna (2 Days), Budapest (2 Days)

  Tir - God of Heroic Glory The son of Hymir, Tir is the god of heroic glory who sacrificed his hand to tame the evil wolf Fenrir. Fenrir agreed to allow the gods to bind him in magical silken ribbon only if one of them placed his hand in his mouth. Tir volunteered, and Fenrir bit his hand off.   Tir - God of Heroic Glory The son of Hymir, Tir is the god of heroic glory who sacrificed his hand to tame the evil wolf Fenrir. Fenrir agreed to allow the gods to bind him in magical silken ribbon only if one of them placed his hand in his mouth…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Gersemi

DepartsThu, Dec 4th 2025

ReturnsThu, Dec 11th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

Gersemi - Norse Goddess of Beauty Daughter of Freya, the goddess of love, and the god Od, Gersemi is associated with great riches and beauty. Her name, along with the name of her sister Hnoss, translates into “treasure.” Gods and mortals alike envied her for her strength and serenity. Gersemi - Norse Goddess of Beauty Daughter of Freya, the goddess of love, and the god Od, Gersemi is associated with great riches and beauty. Her name, along with the name of her sister Hnoss, translates into “treasure.” Gods and mortals alik…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Hervor

DepartsThu, Dec 4th 2025

ReturnsThu, Dec 11th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

Hervor - A Valkyrie Valkyrie Hervor’s dedication to Odin during wartime is illustrated by her well-known story. During a time of peace, she was spinning flax by a lake when the blacksmith Volund came along and took the fair-haired woman as his wife. After they were married for seven years, Hervor was called to battle and never returned.   Hervor - A Valkyrie Valkyrie Hervor’s dedication to Odin during wartime is illustrated by her well-known story. During a time of peace, she was spinning flax by a lake when the blacksmith Volund came along and took the fair-haired woman as his wife…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Eistla

DepartsFri, Dec 5th 2025

ReturnsFri, Dec 12th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Honir

DepartsFri, Dec 5th 2025

ReturnsFri, Dec 12th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

Honir - The Wise God & Human CreatorKnown for his wisdom and eloquence in Norse mythology, Honir played a crucial role in the creation of humans. He bestowed the gift of óðr to them, which encompasses poetic inspiration and intellectual insight.

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Mimir

DepartsFri, Dec 5th 2025

ReturnsFri, Dec 12th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

Mimir - Norse God of Wisdom Mimir is said to have gained wisdom and knowledge by drinking from the Well of Wisdom. He is so wise that when the great tribes of Vanir and Aesir gods are at war, the Vanir tribe calls on him for counsel. But, incapable of translating his words of guidance, they behead him and send his head back to the Aesir tribe. Odin, the Aesir chief, embalms Mimir’s head with herbs, casting a spell that empowers it to speak and share secrets. Thus, Mimir guides Odin through the war until the two tribes of gods unify into one. Mimir - Norse God of Wisdom Mimir is said to have gained wisdom and knowledge by drinking from the Well of Wisdom. He is so wise that when the great tribes of Vanir and Aesir gods are at war, the Vanir tribe calls on him for counsel. But, incapable of tr…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Mani

DepartsFri, Dec 5th 2025

ReturnsFri, Dec 12th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

Mani - Norse Moon God In Norse mythology, the gods banish Mani and his sister Sol to the heavens because their father was so arrogant as to name them “moon” and “sun.” There, they guide their namesake orbs across the sky, counting the years for humankind. Mani - Norse Moon God In Norse mythology, the gods banish Mani and his sister Sol to the heavens because their father was so arrogant as to name them “moon” and “sun.” There, they guide their namesake orbs across the sky, counting…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Eir

DepartsFri, Dec 5th 2025

ReturnsFri, Dec 12th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

 Eir - Valkyrie & Goddess of Healing The goddess Eir is by many accounts “the best of all physicians.” But scholars differ on the capacity in which she used her power. Some depict her as a goddess of healing, tending to the sick and the war-wounded. Others view her as a horse-riding Valkyrie who rides into battles to decide which soldiers die and which live.  Eir - Valkyrie & Goddess of Healing The goddess Eir is by many accounts “the best of all physicians.” But scholars differ on the capacity in which she used her power. Some depict her as a goddess of healing, tending to the sick and …