2024
Bike and Boat on the Danube
Four countries and three capitals!
- Three capitals: Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest
- Baroque Melk Abbey, Schlögener Schlinge, Schönbrunn Palace
- Daily routes ●●○○○, altitude profile ●○○○○
- Bike & Boat: MS Princess Katharina
Days
8
Ø km per day
40
This journey by bike and boat on the Danube takes you through four countries and to three European capitals in eight days. Your floating hotel, the MS Prinzessin Katharina, takes you on a journey on the second longest river in Europe. Experience the three rivers city of Passau, magnificent Vienna, fascinating Budapest, enchanting Bratislava, as well as the beautiful, alternating landscapes you will cycle through along the Danube. This popular trip by bike and boat on the Danube is for connoisseurs: the stages lead along the almost flat Danube Cycle Path past the Schlögener Schlinge, through the Wachau and along the Danube bend, among other places. And should you not feel like cycling, just stay on board the ship.
This Bike & Boat holiday is fully booked for 2024
Unfortunately bookings can no longer be taken for this holiday for the 2024 season. Our Bike & Boat holidays are often booked out very early.
But don't give up! You're sure to find alternatives. And we're very happy to help you do so!
- Booking code
DE-DOSBK-08I - Start / Destination
Passau - Duration
8 days / 7 nights - Length
approx. 165 – 180 km
Daily routes ●●○○○
between 35 and 50 km, Ø 40 km
Altitude profile ●○○○○
Your ship: MS Prinzessin Katharina
On board the premium ship MS Prinzessin Katharina you can expect classic elegance, a friendly crew and dignified furnishings. Just as you would expect from a princess. Enjoy the special ambience and let yourself be spoiled by the good cuisine. Prinzessin Katharina offers, on two passenger decks, a panoramic restaurant, a cozy lounge, 2 bars and an inviting foyer. A book corner, a small store and a massage salon complete the good offer. On the spacious sun deck there are plenty of sun loungers, shaded areas and windbreaks available.
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Day 1: Individual arrival in Passau, Passau – Engelhartszell (boat)
Welcome to Passau! Your journey by bike and boat on the Danube begins at the pier of the Three Rivers City. Embarkation on the MS Prinzessin Katharina takes place between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Use the time before departure to Engelhartszell for a short exploration tour through the pretty old town of Passau.
The Danube in Passau
Day 2: Engelhartszell – Aschach, approx. 40 - 45 km, Aschach – Vienna-Nussdorf (boat)
Your first stage on the bike is coming up! Before setting off, a visit to the Stift Engelszell, the only Trappist monastery in Austria, is worthwhile. Through the romantic river landscape of the Schlögener Schlinge, which you can view quite wonderfully from one of the lookout points-you continue cycling along the Danube to Aschach. There you will continue by boat to Vienna in the afternoon.
The church in Engelhartszell
Day 3: Rest day in Vienna, Vienna – Budapest (boat)
Servus from Austria's capital! The ship remains in place until the evening. This gives you ample time to explore the city. Take a stroll through the Old Town, visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, Schönbrunn Palace, the Prater and the Hofburg Palace. Or how about a leisurely visit to one of the many traditional coffee houses? With many impressions in your luggage, your journey by bike and boat on the Danube will take you overnight to Budapest.
Heldenplatz, Vienna
Day 4: Rest day in Budapest or bike tour to Szentendre, approx. 50 km, Budapest – Visegrád (boat)
Attention early risers! The morning hours offer a particularly beautiful view of the Danube and the approaching Budapest, which you will reach in the morning. Explore the Hungarian capital at your own pace. Or do you fancy a bike ride to the enchanting artists' town of Szentendre? Enjoy time in a charming sidewalk café and soak up the flair. From Budapest, take a night boat to Visegrád.
Budapest Castle Palace
Day 5: Round trip Visegrád – Vác – Visegrád, approx. 35 km, Visegrád – Bratislava (boat)
Today you will get to know the Danube Bend. From Visegrád you will cycle along the section of the Danube that almost forms a right-angled bend. On the slightly hilly Danube Cycle Path you will reach Vác. Visit the sublime cathedral and the triumphal arch. It is the only one in Hungary and was built over 250 years ago. Back in Visegrád, visit the castle and the royal palace. In the afternoon, take the boat to Bratislava.
Visegrád Castle
Day 6: Rest day in Bratislava, Bratislava – Wachau (boat)
In the morning you will reach Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Take a walk to the 4-towered castle, the city's landmark. It is perched on a rock above the Danube and offers its visitors beautiful views. Get to know the city more comfortably on a sightseeing tour in a vintage train (not included). Sample hearty and rich Slovak cuisine before returning to the ship. At night, the ship departs for the Wachau Valley to Dürnstein or Rossatz.
Bratislava
Day 7: Wachau – Melk – Pöchlarn, approx. 40 - 50 km, Pöchlarn – Passau (boat)
On the last stage of your journey by bike and boat on the Danube, you will pass through the special landscape of the Wachau. The region, characterized by wine terraces, castles and monasteries, is one of the most beautiful in Austria and will inspire you. Take a longer break in the small town of Melk. The Benedictine abbey there is one of the most beautiful baroque ensembles in Europe – absolutely worth seeing! In Pöchlarn you will board the ship for the last time, which will take you back to Passau overnight.
Melk Abbey
Day 8: Individual departure from Passau
On your journey by bike and boat on the Danube, you will once again enjoy the morning silence of this impressive river before you reach Passau at around 11 a.m. After disembarkation, you will begin your individual journey home.
Passau
Dates / Prices / Services
Main deck
Upper deck
Services
- 7 nights on board in the selected category
- Full board (7 x breakfast, 6 x packed lunch, 6 x dinner)
- Coffee and cake in the afternoon, welcome drink,
- 1 farewell dinner with farewell drink
- Daily cabin cleaning, bed linen and towels are provided and changed as needed
- Port and passenger fee
- Daily bike tour briefing, on-board tour guide
- Travel documents with maps (1 x per cabin)
- Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Not included:
- Drinks on board
- Admission fees and excursions
- Tipping fees
- Fees for ferries
Minimum number of participants to be reached up to 21 days before departure: 80 persons
Changes in the itinerary due to weather, water level or technical conditions are possible and remain reserved.
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MS Princess Katharina
- 71 outside cabins: approx. 11 m² with beds at ground level, air conditioning, shower / WC, TV, hairdryer, small refrigerator
- Main deck: 38 2-bed cabins with 2 sofa beds arranged in L-shape and 1 single cabin; windows can not be opened
On the main deck you can also book the cheaper cabins in the front and rear area of the MS Princess Katharina. Here, however, machine and generator noises are perceptible when the ship is moving and in locks. - Upper deck: 29 2-bed cabins with a sofa bed and a Pullmann bed (folded during the day for more space), 2 single cabins and 1 triple cabin; all cabins have a French balcony with floor-to-ceiling windows that can be opened
Facts about the ship
- Built in 1990
- Renovated in 2015
- 2 passenger decks | 70 outside cabins
- Maximum occupancy: 140 passengers
- Length: 110 m
- Width: 11.2 m
- Draft: 1 m
- Crew: approx. 30
- Facilities: sun deck with deck chairs, panoramic restaurant, lounge, 2 bars, book corner and small shop
- Board languages: German, English
Additional services
Additional bookable services
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Main deck
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Upper deck
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Surcharge for single use of double cabin |
50 % |
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Additional fee single cabin |
300 € |
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Discount cabins in the front/back |
-150 € |
Rental bikes
Rental Bikes
Rental Bike
59 €
E-Bike
169 €
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7-gear rental bike |
59 € |
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E-bike / pedelec |
169 € |
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Own bike |
free |
Brief info
- Booking code
DE-DOSBK-08I - Start / Destination
Passau - Duration
8 days / 7 nights - Length
approx. 165 – 180 km
Daily routes ●●○○○
between 35 and 50 km, Ø 40 km
Altitude profile ●○○○○ - Parking information
Fenced, uncovered parking included. Transfer to / from the ship: approx. 80 €.
Parking garage incl. transfer to / from the ship: approx. 95 €.
You will receive the registration form for this with the travel documents. - Note
In Austria, helmets are mandatory for children up to 12 years; in Slovakia for children under 15 years and for all cyclists outside built-up areas. - Minimum number of participants
Minimum number of participants to be reached up to 21 days before departure: 80 persons
For ship trips, changes due to weather, water level or technical conditions are possible and remain reserved. - Own bicycles
Due to the limited space on the ship, the option to bring your own bike is limited and only possible on request. - Tour operated by
Local cooperation partner - Mobility note
The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility. Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs. - Print version PDF
Bike and Boat on the Danube
Days
8
Ø km per day
40