Our fleet
The largest boat in the fleet
Room to share the experience: Adalbert Stifter brings a long history on the Rhine to sightseeing cruises, evenings on the water and special occasions on Lake Lipno.
- Indoor deck
- 140 places
- Outdoor deck
- 100 places
- Onboard bistro
Our onboard team will be happy to tell you which snacks are available today.
- AvailableBistro menu (PDF)
History
The story of Adalbert Stifter began in 1967 at the Lux-Werft shipyard in Niederkassel-Mondorf, Germany. She first sailed as Undine for the Botsch shipping company in Cochem. In 1972, she moved to Marksburgschiffahrt Vomfell in Spay and became Marksburg. The Rhine remained her home for many years before she joined the LIPNO LINE fleet.
The vessel changed considerably during her years in service. She was lengthened by seven metres in 1980, received new engines in 1984 and gained a roof over the upper deck in 1988. Further modernisation followed in 1995 and 2008. Each stage forms part of the story of a passenger vessel that has evolved over several decades.
A new chapter began in 2012. After travelling along the Rhine, Main and Danube to Linz, the vessel completed the journey to Lake Lipno by road. She has sailed under the Czech flag since the 2012 season. Photographs and the story of this remarkable transfer appear further down the page.
Marksburg: historical ship details (2008)
On board today
Today, the largest vessel in our fleet hosts sightseeing and scheduled cruises, evening programmes and corporate occasions. The indoor deck offers a sheltered place to enjoy the journey, while the outdoor deck brings you closer to the water and the changing views along the shore.
Groups can join a regular departure or arrange an exclusive private charter. For a charter, we discuss the occasion, programme and services with you to shape a cruise around your plans.
Technical specifications
| Vessel type | Passenger excursion vessel |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1967 |
| Shipyard | Lux-Werft, Niederkassel-Mondorf (DE) |
| Length × beam | 32.5 × 6 m |
| Draught | approx. 1.3 m |
| Main engines | 2 × MAN Diesel |
| Propulsion | 2 × Schottel SRP 100 |
| Total power | approx. 412 kW (560 PS) |
| Cruising speed | 18.5 km/h |
| Maximum speed | approx. 25 km/h |
| Bow thruster | Yes |
| Crew | 2 |
| Former names | Undine, Marksburg |
| Build number | 25 |
| Weight | approx. 85 t |
The boat in pictures
Photo gallery
Seating plan
Find your place on board
Explore the two decks of Adalbert Stifter and get to know the seating areas on board.
Lower deck
The saloon has tables, individual seats and a wraparound bench towards the bow. The onboard bistro and toilets are at the rear.
Upper deck
The upper-deck saloon sits between two open-deck areas. At the front, benches have small shelves; at the rear, tables have benches on both sides. The wheelhouse is in front of the upper-deck saloon.
Seats and benches
Tables and shelves
The journey to Lake Lipno
From Marksburg to Adalbert Stifter
Before coming to Lake Lipno, the vessel was named Marksburg and operated for Marksburgschifffahrt Vomfell in Spay on the Rhine. Rosenberger Lipno Line acquired her in 2012.
The vessel travelled under her own power along the Rhine and Main, through the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal and down the Danube to Linz. Cranes then lifted her onto a special low-loader. The three-day road journey through the Mühlviertel was a feat of precision logistics, with only a few centimetres to spare on the tight bend in Hellmonsödt. She was relaunched at Frydava and christened Adalbert Stifter on 2 June 2012.
| Former name | Marksburg |
| Former operator | Marksburgschifffahrt Vomfell, Spay |
| Route | Rhine – Main – Danube – Linz – Mühlviertel – Frydava |
| Arrival at Lake Lipno | 2012 |
Read more about the transfer: Kurier · Lipno Line
Lothar Spurzem · CC BY-SA 2.0 DE
Lipno Line · CC BY-SA 4.0