Donau Niederösterreich – Danube landing stages
The regional tourism authority identifies Ybbs as Danube Ship Station No. 4 and describes its gateway location between the Strudengau and Nibelungengau.
Cruise planning
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Schedule note
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At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Austria
Port code
ATYBB
Coordinates
48.175, 15.078
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Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Ybbs an der Donau
Ybbs river calls use Danube Ship Station No. 4 at the Donaulände, placing the landing stage between the river and the town hall.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Varies by call
Town access
Walkable
Can you explore independently?
Independent exploration is practical from Donaulände 4 via the town walk, provided the vessel's all-aboard time is kept in view.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Donau Niederösterreich – Danube landing stages and Ybbs historical journey – Boat pier.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
Lower Austria's river-cruise landing-stage list identifies Ybbs as Danube Ship Station No. 4; the assigned operator and timing remain call-specific.
Getting into town
The Ybbs boat pier at Donaulände 4 starts the town's historical walk and is close to the town hall and central streets.
Port shuttle
No cruise shuttle is asserted for the central pier; longer regional visits should be arranged with the operator before arrival.
Taxi and local transport
Taxi or coach planning is only needed for destinations beyond the Ybbs centre; the municipal walk begins at the pier.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Donau Niederösterreich – Danube landing stages and Ybbs historical journey – Boat pier.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Ybbs historical journey – Boat pier
The municipal historical route starts at the boat pier at Donaulände 4 between the Danube and the town hall and lists the named town stations.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Donau Niederösterreich – Danube landing stages and Ybbs historical journey – Boat pier.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
The Ybbs town walk names the boat pier, Wine Toll, Mozart Hall, Linz Gate, Princely Castle, Main Square, and Saint Laurenz Church. The Ybbs boat pier at Donaulände 4 starts the town's historical walk and is close to the town hall and central streets.
Long call
7+ hours
The Ybbs town walk names the boat pier, Wine Toll, Mozart Hall, Linz Gate, Princely Castle, Main Square, and Saint Laurenz Church. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Donau Niederösterreich – Danube landing stages and Ybbs historical journey – Boat pier.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
The municipal route uses stairs between the Stadthalle and Schwalleck, so the pier-to-old-town connection should be checked for individual mobility needs.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Donau Niederösterreich – Danube landing stages and Ybbs historical journey – Boat pier.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Donau Niederösterreich – Danube landing stages and Ybbs historical journey – Boat pier.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Ybbs an der Donau port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
Lower Austria's river-cruise landing-stage list identifies Ybbs as Danube Ship Station No. 4; the assigned operator and timing remain call-specific.
How do I get from the ship into town?
The Ybbs boat pier at Donaulände 4 starts the town's historical walk and is close to the town hall and central streets.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
No cruise shuttle is asserted for the central pier; longer regional visits should be arranged with the operator before arrival. Taxi or coach planning is only needed for destinations beyond the Ybbs centre; the municipal walk begins at the pier.
Can I explore independently?
Independent exploration is practical from Donaulände 4 via the town walk, provided the vessel's all-aboard time is kept in view.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from Donau Niederösterreich – Danube landing stages and Ybbs historical journey – Boat pier.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 15, 2026
2 sources
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Practical places around Ybbs an der Donau
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
The Ybbs boat pier at Donaulände 4 starts the town's historical walk and is close to the town hall and central streets.
Arrival location reference
Ybbs an der Donau cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Local landmark
Ybbs town walk names the boat pier
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Ybbs an der Donau.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Ybbs an der Donau. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
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Local landmark
Wine Toll
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Ybbs an der Donau.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Ybbs an der Donau. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
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Local landmark
Mozart Hall
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Ybbs an der Donau.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Ybbs an der Donau. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
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Local landmark
Linz Gate
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Ybbs an der Donau.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Ybbs an der Donau. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
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Historic site
Princely Castle
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Ybbs an der Donau.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Ybbs an der Donau. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Local landmark
Main Square
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Ybbs an der Donau.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Ybbs an der Donau. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Source summary2 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
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