The MV Swiss Crown offers excellent accommodation in modern, well appointed double/twin bedded cabins, arranged over 3 decks. Her sun deck and viewing decks are the perfect vantage points from which to watch the wonderful scenery drift by.
An easy cycling holiday on mostly level terrain, along riverbank cycle paths.
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If you arrive early, Passau is a charming town with plenty to see and do. It is the point at which the Danube, Inn and Ilz Rivers all meet, so there are plenty of river banks to stroll along. We also recommend making the climb to Veste Oberhaus, a medieval fortress and museum that offers a fantastic, panoramic view of the town and river.
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Research flights from the UK here
Research onward rail connections.
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Helmets are not provided and we therefore strongly recommend bringing your own. Please note that cycle helmets are mandatory in Austria and Germany for children up to 12 years of age.
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Ms Prinzessin Katharina at Dürnstein in the Wachau valley
The MS Prinzessin Katharina is an elegant and very comfortable river cruiser and is the perfect base or your cycling holiday. Dine in style in the panoramic restaurant, watching the scenery slip by through the large viewing windows. A partially covered sundeck offers comfortable seating in the fresh air with nothing between you and the beautiful scenery and in the evening there are two cosy bars to choose from
An easy cycling holiday on mostly level terrain, along quiet roads and riverbank cycle paths.
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Join your ship, the MV Vivienne, in Passau on the German/Austrian border and embark on a week’s cycling adventure through Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Each day you will disembark for thrilling but easy rides along the riverbank, passing castles, historic villages, romantic ruins and famous cities. The scenery is breathtaking and each bend in the river reveals something new.
The MV Vivienne offers excellent accommodation in modern, well appointed double/twin bedded cabins, arranged over 3 decks. Her sun deck and viewing decks are the perfect vantage points from which to watch the wonderful scenery drift by.
This is predominantly a self guided tour but on certain dates a guided option is offered – see the dates and prices page for more details
An easy cycling holiday on mostly level terrain, along riverbank cycle paths.
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You join the boat in Passau, on the German/Austrian border and from here you’ll journey downstream, visiting the Austrian capital Vienna and also Budapest. Each day you’ll disembark for highly enjoyable, leisurely bike rides, on level, dedicated cycle paths or quiet lanes beside the river.
Looking down at Spitz in the Wachau valley
The route unveils some of the Danube River’s most iconic sights such as the Schlögener or Danube Loop, elegant Vienna, vibrant and visually stunning Budapest, charming Bratislava and the beautiful villages and scenery of the Wachau Valley.
The daily rides average 44 kms which might sound a lot to some but rest assured the cycling is very easy on level terrain and e-bikes are a pre-bookable option. There are loads of places to stop for a rest or a coffee and the focus is on leisurely cycling rather than haring along so take your time and stop whenever you like.
The MS Primadonna, your floating hotel, moves with you everyday so if you like you can always have a day off from cycling and enjoy a leisurely cruise to the next night’s stop.
Easy cycling, suitable for anyone with a basic level of fitness. E-bikes also available.
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Daily afternoon coffee/tea break with small sweets.
On-board payments: Cash and debit/credit cards accepted.
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The Danube Cycle Path offers relaxed, traffic-free cycling, past quaint, riverside towns and villages. On our extensive range of easy Danube cycle holidays, the river is your guide and constant companion. Choose to cycle from hotel to hotel or maybe opt for one of our popular bike and boat Danube cruises.
The new kid on the block when it comes to Austrian cycle holidays is the recently completed Alpe Adria Cycle route from Salzburg to the Adriatic Coast. Blissfully scenic cycling along a dedicated alpine cycle path.
","It would be hard to pick the best cycling holiday in Austria as there are so many contenders. The cycling routes through the iconic Salzkammergut, Austria’s sublime lake district, are certainly contenders as are the idyllic riverside routes that follow the Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Vienna. There again, the Alpe-Adria route from Salzburg to the Adriatic Coast is the newest contender for the crown and fast-gaining fans.
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The source of the Danube is near the town of Donaueschingen in the Black Forest Bavaria and we offer a choice of itineraries that follow the young river to the Austrian border and beyond.
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","Germany Cycling Holidays, Black Forest Cycling Holiday,","Germany's best loved cycling holidays, include the Black Forest, the Bavarian Lakes, the Moselle Valley and cycling around stunning Lake Constance.","Germany Cycling Holidays","2018-07-24T10:27:23.794Z","Choose whether to start from Passau, on the German/Austrian border, or the Austrian capital, Vienna. You can also choose between a bike and boat holiday, where you live on board a river cruiser, or the traditional route, staying in hotels along the way. Budapest is a fascinating city comprising of two distinct halves, Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east. Both have retained their own individual characters and are sure to beguile and enthrall with their history and culture.
","We offer a range of cycling holidays that follow the Danube River from Austria and Slovakia, to the Hungarian capital Budapest, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world.
","Cycling holidays in Hungary","Cycling holidays in Hungary, following the Danube cycle path to Budapest.","Hungary Cycling Holidays","Danube River - 4 Countries - MS Primadonna","2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z","2024-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","Lake Constance","Holland","Italy","Spain",{},"Danube River- 4 Countries - MV Swiss Crown","Danube River - 4 Countries - MV Swiss Crown","Saturday","Danube Loop","Cycling the Danube at Grein","Hainburg","2018-07-24T10:27:23.855Z","Bratislava, the country’s charming capital complete with magnificent hilltop castle, sits beside the Danube and its wonderful old town is the perfect place to lose yourself in a maze of flagstone streets, small squares and alleyways.
","Slovaka is a great choice for a cycling holiday. Beautiful scenery protected within no less than nine national parks. Springs and rivers tumble out of the Tatras mountains and flow south along green valleys flanked by densely forested hills to join the mighty Danube river.
","Slovakia Cycling Holidays, Bratislava Danube cycling holiday","Explore Bratislava and the Slovakian Danube on a range of cycling holidays in Slovakia.","Slovakia Cycling Holidays","Weissenkirchen","Danube Loop at Schlögen","Leisurely","Primadonna - cyclists Pöchlarn","2023-05-20T00:00:00.000Z","2023-06-03T00:00:00.000Z","2023-09-02T00:00:00.000Z","2023-09-16T00:00:00.000Z","2024-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","2024-09-14T00:00:00.000Z","Swiss Crown - Upper deck cabin","Lower deck cabin","Swiss Crown - Panorama Bar and lounge","Swiss Crown - Restaurant","Swiss Crown - sun deck","Swiss Crown - deck plan","