The Danube cycling path

Your comfortable floating hotel, the MS PRINZESSIN KATHARINA ****, follows you on your journey along the banks of the Danube. As you gently float down the river, you’ll pedal along the lush green banks, past picturesque villages and through the impressive Danube landscape. You’ll discover the breathtaking Danube Loop and plunge into the legendary Wachau with its terraced vineyards and enchanting castles and monasteries. Then you arrive in Vienna – and its abundant cultural riches!

Fixed departure dates: 20/04/2024 – 04/05/2024 – 18-05/2024 – 22/06/2024 – 29/06/2024 – 06/07/2024 – 27/07/2024 – 03/08/2024 – 10/08/2024 – 31/08/2024 – 07/09/2024 – 14/09/2024 – 21/09/2024

Along the Romantic Danube, discover 4 countries by bike: Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary!
Different countries, different landscapes but same wonder. From Passau to Budapest, what a beautiful escapade!

The Danube-Cycle Path: one of the most popular, if not the most popular cycle path in Europe. Our family cycling tour offers you and your entire family a unique opportunity to experience this cycle path in a casual manner. With the little Barque town Schärding as your starting point, you cycle along stunning cycle paths all the way to Linz, the provincial capital of Upper Austria. Short daily stages, lots of time for intervals and child-friendly hotels create a rounded and perfect holiday. Along the river Danube there are funny leisure activities on offer for you every day.. We guarantee happy children and lots of fun for the little ones. Come along to the river Danube!

Along the Romantic Danube, discover 3 countries by bike: Austria, Slovakia and Hungary!
Different countries, different landscapes but same wonder. From Vienna to Budapest, what a beautiful escapade!

Explore the paths along the blue Danube River just like the Romans, the legendary Nibelungs, and even some of Europe’s powerful kings and emperors did before you. You will get to know the beauty and historical significance of this ancient military and trading route. Never far away from the cool, clear water of the Danube, you will enjoy one of Europe’s most beautiful and popular cycle routes.
You can either start your trip in the baroque town of Schärding  or Passau, the town of three rivers. You will cycle through various districts of Upper and Lower Austria and finally to the Danube metropolis of Vienna. You will love the breathtaking natural beauty of the Danube valley and the Schlögen bend  or perhaps you will fall in love with the landscapes along the Danube river such as the Machland, the Strudengau,  or the famous Wachau. In the rural areas, to accompany these wonderful impressions, you can enjoy many traditional Austrian delicacies. Your physical wellbeing will be well catered for, from savoury dumpling specialities and moreish must all the way to the wines of the Buschenschenken taverns in the Wachau region.  This cycle tour is a true classic and is ideally suited as a first cycling holiday with the whole family.