About the Port
Grein sits on a gentle bend of the Danube, its pastel houses and cobbled square forming one of the river's most photogenic stops. The town's Renaissance-era castle, Greinburg, overlooks the water, and the Grein Theatre, in continuous operation since 1791, ranks among the oldest in Austria. A walking tour through the compact center reveals baroque façades and river-trade history at an unhurried pace, with the village easily explored on foot from the pier.
A short drive away, the Mauthausen Memorial preserves the site of a former concentration camp, maintained today as a place of remembrance and education. Visitors move through preserved structures and exhibits that document the camp's history without embellishment. The two options, a leisurely riverside town and a solemn historical site, give travelers a meaningful choice between quiet charm and reflective history within a single call.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Cesky Krumlov.
Tour Greinburg Castle
Explore the Renaissance castle overlooking the Danube, with period rooms and river-trade history visible from the ramparts. A short uphill walk from the pier makes it easy to fit in before departure.
Visit the Grein Theatre
Step inside Austria's oldest continuously operating theater, in use since 1791, tucked just off the town square. Check ahead for interior access, as opening hours can be limited.
Reflect at Mauthausen Memorial
Walk through preserved camp structures and exhibits documenting one of the Nazi regime's most significant sites, presented with restrained, factual clarity. Reaching it requires a drive from Grein, so plan for the round trip when weighing it against the village visit.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Cesky Krumlov
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaSofia | 7 | $3,149 | |
| Nov 11, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaSonata | 7 | $3,049 | |
| Nov 14, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaLea | 7 | $3,049 | |
| Feb 13, 2027 | AMA Waterways | AmaMora | 7 | $3,279 | |
| Feb 18, 2027 | AMA Waterways | AmaSonata | 7 | $1,829 | |
| Feb 25, 2027 | AMA Waterways | AmaReina | 7 | $2,079 | |
| Feb 27, 2027 | AMA Waterways | AmaMora | 7 | $2,679 | |
| Nov 3, 2027 | AMA Waterways | AmaSonata | 7 | $3,879 | |
| Nov 6, 2027 | AMA Waterways | AmaMora | 7 | $3,879 | |
| Nov 10, 2027 | AMA Waterways | AmaReina | 7 | $3,779 | |
| Feb 12, 2028 | AMA Waterways | AmaMora | 7 | $1,939 | |
| Feb 23, 2028 | AMA Waterways | AmaSonata | 7 | $2,239 | |
| Feb 26, 2028 | AMA Waterways | AmaMora | 7 | $2,239 | |
| Feb 28, 2028 | AMA Waterways | AmaVerde | 7 | $2,339 | |
| Mar 1, 2028 | AMA Waterways | AmaReina | 7 | $2,339 | |
| Mar 8, 2028 | AMA Waterways | AmaSonata | 7 | $2,639 | |
| Nov 4, 2028 | AMA Waterways | AmaMora | 7 | $3,539 | |
| Nov 6, 2028 | AMA Waterways | AmaVerde | 7 | $3,239 | |
| Nov 11, 2028 | AMA Waterways | AmaLea | 7 | $4,789 |