River cruising presents the opportunity to break away from Europe’s busy cities and experience the old-world charm of smaller towns. From the colorful, half-timbered houses in the Alsace region, to red-roofed villages tucked in the Czech countryside, these are our top 10 picks for the best places to photograph on a river cruise (and where YOU can go to capture that perfect snapshot)!

Colmar, France

Best Photo Op: Petite Venise

Cruises that visit Colmar

Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

Best Photo Op: The top of the Castle Tower, the cloak bridge and the entry point to the Castle gardens

Cruises that visit Cesky Krumlov

Viviers, France

Best Photo Op: Just behind the cathedral, next to the statue of the madonna

Cruises that include Viviers

Bernkastel, Germany

Best Photo Op: The Castle or Old Town

Cruises that include Bernkastel

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Best Photo Op: The Dancing Houses, the Jordaan

Cruises that visit Amsterdam

Salzburg, Austria

Best Photo Op: Kapuzinerberg hill or along the Salzach River

Cruises that visit Salzburg

Strasbourg, France

Best Photo Op: Pont Saint Martin

Cruises that include Strasbourg

Trier, Germany

Best Photo Op: Market Square, Porta Nigra

Cruises that include Trier

Honfleur, France

Best Photo Op: Le Vieux Bassin

Cruises that include Honfleur

Heidelberg, Germany

Best Photo Op: From the top of the castle, Philosophenweg

Cruises that include Heidelberg