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Currency
Euro (EUR)
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Language
German
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Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
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Best Time to Visit
Jul–Oct
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Typical Duration
7-8 nights
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Price Range
$1,695-$8,240 per person
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Port Type
Port of Call
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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 5:00 PM
Usually about 9 hours ashore
Getting around:
Technik Museum Speyer
Incredible collection, exhibited in an interactive and engaging way.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Speyerer Dom
It is an experience that leaves a lasting impression.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Rhein-Galerie Ludwigshafen
Shops of lot of big brands including clothes, shoes, watches etc.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
SEA LIFE Speyer
They have many cute activities for kids.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Restaurant & Biergarten Alter Hammer
Excellent food, quick friendly service and great setting by the river.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Speyer - Cathedral Square
Was part of a Viking walking tour here, had a great guide named Sabine.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
BAUHAUS Speyer
The store is huge and has a lot to offer in every department.
🕐 Closed · Opens 7 AM
RENTSCHLERS
Great food, friendly service, cool location.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Wirtshaus am Dom Speyer
Nice atmosphere, good service, good food, good quality/price ratio.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10:30 AM
Hausbrauerei im Domhof GmbH & Co. KG
Great atmosphere, sitting outside and tasty dishes.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Historical Museum of the Palatinate
Superheroes !!!
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Postgalerie Speyer
Good place for some quick shopping.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
Kaufland Speyer
Good quantity of quality products.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM
bademaxx – Das Sport- und Erlebnisbad in Speyer
Great place for rejuvenation and relaxing.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
GALERIA Speyer
Nice enclosed shopping area in the center of Speyer
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Rheinstrand Speyer
Cocktails are top notch and staff is very friendly .
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
Edeka Center
Most of the product are little bit expensive but it's available at least.
🕐 Closed · Opens 7 AM
Zur alten Münz
The cozy atmosphere is perfect for a relaxed meal.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Gedächtniskirche, Speyer
Worth the visit.
Goldener Hirsch
Food delicious - top notch quality and service excellent - and funny!
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Mix Markt
Creams, candy, pastry, medicine, cleaning products.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Weinstube Rabennest
Great dinner, food was very good.
🕐 Closed · Opens 4 PM
Restaurant Porta Nuova
Good food, but mostly used for larger groups and hence noisy.
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Sux - Restobar
Bright ambiance, in the full, but intimate dining room.
🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM
H&M
Small but friendly personal
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Altpörtel
Plenty of good things to eat and do for the whole family.
🕐 Temporarily closed
Wilma Wunder Speyer
Very nice personal and good food and drinks.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Historische Altstadt Speyer
Very nice architecture old buildings
Jewish courtyard
This quiet area explained all of it so very well.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Irish Pub Inside Speyer
A great traditional Irish Bar right in the town centre...
🕐 Closed · Opens 7 PM
People
Friendly staff, smokers pub 🤢
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
Flaggenmast
Definitely worth visiting if you near.
Box45 Ginbar
Coole Location!
🕐 Closed · Opens 6 PM
Stampe
Dine-in·No delivery
Ölberg
Domgarten Speyer
Domgarten Speyer he's a nice quiet little park that has filled with artwork
The Munro's Pub
Beautiful and cozy Scottish (!) Pub.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 PM
Heidentürmchen(Mauerturm, ehemals Teil der Stadtbefestigung).
It is now in the middle of a park and the area is great for picnicking.
Schatztruhe Speyer
🕐 Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
Maximilianstraße
Amazing street.
Springbrunnen am Dom
In the hot summer days, kids like to splash around in the water
Elysium
Magical night🍾
MPS Speyer
if you're into medieval festivities this is a must!
s`Ständl Speyer
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Café Miami Bar
Top, personal and location
Chamäleon
In-store shopping
🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM
Speyerer Selfie-Point - Blick auf den Dom
P7 Lounge
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
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 (1872 cruises)
- Riverside Luxury Cruises (48 cruises)
- Viking Ocean Cruises (5 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Speyer
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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.