Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
Jul–Oct
Typical Duration
7-8 nights
Price Range
$1,695-$8,240 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to the Rhine Valley's medieval charm, featuring the impressive Speyer Cathedral and easy access to wine regions and historic river towns.
Cruises that visit Speyer
- cruises to Speyer
- Speyer sailings
- Speyer cruises
- 6-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 6-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 6-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in Speyer
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 2:00 PM
Usually about 6 hours ashore
Getting around:
Heidelberg Castle
16th-century ruined castle on a hillside
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Technik Museum Speyer
Transport museum with IMAX dome cinema
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Speyerer Dom
11th-century Romanesque cathedral
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Rhein-Galerie Ludwigshafen
Waterside retail mall with shops & eats
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
SEA LIFE Speyer
Oceanic exhibits for all ages
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Restaurant & Biergarten Alter Hammer
Beer, regional specialties & river views
Speyer - Cathedral Square
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
RENTSCHLERS
Rhine River views & refined German food
Wirtshaus am Dom Speyer
Kitchen: Closes soon · 9 PM
Open
Hausbrauerei im Domhof GmbH & Co. KG
Robust German cuisine & a beer garden
Historical Museum of the Palatinate
History museum with kids' exhibitions
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Postgalerie Speyer
Modern shopping mall in an old landmark
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Fri
bademaxx – Das Sport- und Erlebnisbad in Speyer
Swimming pools, slides & wellness spa
Kaufland Speyer
Prepared foods·Credit cards·Batteries
Open · Closes 10 PM
Rheinstrand Speyer
Cocktails are top notch and staff is very friendly .
GALERIA Speyer
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Porto Vecchio
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Edeka Center
Bakery·Credit cards·Batteries
Open · Closes 10 PM
Cafe Hindenburg
Good atmosphere, great coffee and friendly staff.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Zur alten Münz
Half-timbered venue for German cuisine
Domnapf
Open
Gedächtniskirche, Speyer
Amalie Genusskult
Best choice of coffee, drink, cake and cookies and light breakfast.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Goldener Hirsch
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery
Zum Anker
Robust, traditional fare & a biergarten
Open
Café - Konditorei Schlosser
Very good coffee and very delicious cake.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Picco Bello
Traditional Italian trattoria & deli
Weinstube Rabennest
Dine-in·No delivery
BiancoRosso
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Restaurant Porta Nuova
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Sux - Restobar
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
H&M
Retailer for hip apparel & accessories
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Altpörtel
Temporarily closed
Restaurant & Weinbar zum alten Engel
Open
Wilma Wunder Speyer
Dine-in·No delivery
Historische Altstadt Speyer
Jewish courtyard
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Weinstube Eulenspiegel
Open
Tokymon Restaurant
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Irish Pub Inside Speyer
A great traditional Irish Bar right in the town centre...
AvantGarthe Bistrorant
Open
Donello am Yachthafen
Kitchen: Open · Closes 10 PM
Open
Ratskeller
Dine-in·No delivery
Badesee Schlicht
WeinWunderBar
Great bar, great service and very pleasant and friendly atmosphere
COZY Cafe Kitchen Bar
They have the best espresso one ever had.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Binsfeldsee
People
Friendly staff, smokers pub 🤢
Kaffeemanufaktur Speyer - Die Kaffeerösterei im Kornmarkt.
The coffee was good and the portion size was big, like how it should be.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Cafe Plüsch
The coffee, cake and flammkuchen are fantastic!
Badestrand Hohwiese
Closed · Opens 8 AM Fri
Gastronomia Urbana Speyer
Open
Café RIVA
Great food, lovely service
New Yorker
In-store shopping
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
KULT
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Fri
Flaggenmast
Box45 Ginbar
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Seven Spices
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
7 Paintings - Speyer
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Blue Lagoon
Best cocktails and music ever.
Ölberg
Café Poco
Nice place, friendly staff.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Domgarten Speyer
Clyne - Das Restaurant
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
The Munro's Pub
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Heidentürmchen(Mauerturm, ehemals Teil der Stadtbefestigung).
Schatztruhe Speyer
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Fri
Maximilianstraße
MPS Speyer
Elysium
Very good for after party 🐦🔥🗽✌️.
s`Ständl Speyer
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Biergarten Domhof
Dine-in
Chamäleon
In-store shopping
Closed · Opens 11 AM Fri
Badestrand Bonnetweiher / Steinhäuserwühlsee
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Speyerer Selfie-Point - Blick auf den Dom
Silex
Onsite services not available
P7 Lounge
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Binsfeld kleiner Strand
Rauschendes Wasser
FKK Strand Binsfeld
Speyerbachbrücke
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Speyer
Speyer has emerged as a vibrant port of call along Germany's scenic Rhine River, welcoming nearly 2,000 cruises annually from four major cruise lines including Viking River Cruises, Amadeus River Cruises, and Riverside Luxury Cruises. Whether you're embarking on a week-long journey to Amsterdam, Cologne, or Basel, or simply enjoying a port day during your Rhine itinerary, Speyer offers excellent connectivity to some of Europe's most captivating destinations. The port's popularity peaks during the autumn months, with August through November drawing the most cruise traffic.
Stepping ashore in Speyer, you'll discover a medieval city brimming with history and charm. The magnificent Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dominates the skyline and stands as one of Europe's most impressive Romanesque structures. Beyond its architectural treasures, the city's compact Old Town invites leisurely exploration, with charming riverside promenades and local restaurants serving regional specialties—all easily accessible during a typical port day.
Stepping ashore in Speyer, you'll discover a medieval city brimming with history and charm. The magnificent Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dominates the skyline and stands as one of Europe's most impressive Romanesque structures. Beyond its architectural treasures, the city's compact Old Town invites leisurely exploration, with charming riverside promenades and local restaurants serving regional specialties—all easily accessible during a typical port day.
Cruise Lines at Speyer
- Viking River Cruises (1905 cruises)
- Riverside Luxury Cruises (38 cruises)
- Viking Ocean Cruises (4 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Speyer
Cruises Visiting Speyer
Ship Schedule at Speyer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Speyer best known for?
The Imperial Cathedral and its Romanesque architecture, plus the Palatinate wine region.
What are the top attractions in Speyer?
The Imperial Cathedral, the Historical Museum of the Palatinate, and wine festivals along the Rhine.
Where is Speyer located?
Southwest Germany on the Rhine in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Is Speyer a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes, Speyer Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.