VAR → VIE

Southern Carpathians

The dramatic, often snow-capped peaks of the Transylvanian Alps visible to the north while over Romania.

Budapest Panorama

A spectacular aerial view of the Hungarian Parliament, the Chain Bridge, and the winding Danube River.

Danube Bend

The scenic 90-degree turn of the river near Visegrád, where the water carves through the mountains.

Bratislava Castle

The distinct four-towered fortress of the Slovakian capital, visible just minutes before landing at VIE.

Vienna Approach

Views of the Lower Austrian oil refineries and the sprawling Donau-Auen National Park during landing.

Balkan Mountains

The rugged ridges of the Stara Planina range stretching across the Bulgarian horizon shortly after takeoff.

Danubian Plain

Vast, geometric agricultural patterns that define the landscape of northern Bulgaria and southern Romania.

Lake Balaton

The 'Hungarian Sea' appears as a long, turquoise stripe to the south during the mid-flight cruise.

Neusiedler See

A unique, shallow steppe lake surrounded by reed beds on the border between Hungary and Austria.