AmaWaterways has announced that it joined the town of Vilshofen an der Donau, Germany, on November 8 to celebrate its 1,250th anniversary and recognize the long-standing partnership between the river cruise company and the local community.

Hosted aboard AmaWaterways’ AmaMagna, the celebration brought together local officials, community members and business partners for a day of festivities honoring Vilshofen’s history and connection to river cruising.

The company said in a press release that the day began with guided ship tours, offering residents the opportunity to step aboard for a firsthand look at the river cruise experience.

The festivities continued with a special ceremony and luncheon. During the ceremony, representatives from AmaWaterways and Vilshofen commemorated their partnership through an exchange of flags and gifts.

According to the press release, the relationship between AmaWaterways and Vilshofen began in 2008. A symbol of the partnership has been the ship christening ceremonies held in Vilshofen, which brought international attention to the city and helped establish Vilshofen as a recognized destination.

The press release added that another milestone came in 2019, when AmaWaterways and the City of Vilshofen jointly renovated and modernized the cruise ship landing facility as part of the Donauwelle project.

First Mayor of the City of Vilshofen, Florian Gams, said that one of Vilshofen’s trademarks is its traditional Bavarian beer festivals.

“We want to offer guests more than just a place to dock. We want them to experience authentic Bavarian hospitality through local music, regional specialties, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere,” said Gams.

“The numbers speak for themselves: in 2026 alone, we organized 214 beer festivals for river cruise passengers. This impressive figure reflects the importance of river cruising to our city and the strength of our partnership with AmaWaterways.”