Cycling holidays between Vienna and Budapest

Servus! Dobrý deň! Jó napot! A cycling holiday from Vienna to Budapest is one of the insider tips along the Danube. This section of Europe's second-largest river has nothing to hide. Cross Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary on almost 300 kilometers by bike and boat. Discover the waltzing metropolis of Vienna, lively Bratislava, and sophisticated Budapest. Explore majestic buildings that tell of an eventful history. At the same time, enjoy the tranquillity of a river that offers you varied cultural, landscape, and natural areas like no other.

Vienna! Bratislava! Budapest! One cycle tour, three capitals! You start in Vienna, which is bursting with charm. Austria's capital awaits you with all kinds of sights and leisure activities. Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, Schönbrunn Palace, the Albertina Museum and stroll through the popular Kärntner Straße. Treat yourself to a slice of Sachertorte and a Viennese Melange in a coffee house. On the almost 300-kilometre section to Budapest, you cycle through the Danube Wetlands National Park, visit the Renaissance Orth Castle and enjoy the view of the Danube from Braunberg. Bratislava's landmark is unmistakably the Bratislavský hrad, a castle perched on a rock. Visit the historic city center, experience the liveliness of this city shaped by diverse influences and keep an eye out for the "UFO". Shortly after Bratislava, the largest Danube dam in Slovakia awaits you at Gabčikovo. Further downstream, Györ invites you to take a tour of the medieval castle district, the basilica and the bishop's palace. Until you reach Budapest, you will cycle through the Little Hungarian Plain and through the rolling hills of Transdanubia. Hungary's capital Budapest will delight you with its Mediterranean charm. Although only 140 years old in its present form, you can feel the breath of the past on every corner. Visit the Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church during the day. In the evening, it's worth taking a stroll along the emblematic Danube. Marvel at the majestic parliament building bathed in light and the castle palace.

Discover the enchanting Danube on a combination bike and boat trip. Aboard the MS SE-Manon, you'll journey along the river from Passau to Budapest and back. On this 8-day adventure, explore Vienna with a city tour by bike, visit the impressive domed basilica in Esztergom, and marvel at the historic castle ruins in Devin.
Experience the vibrant cities of Bratislava and Budapest, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Danube Bend—one of the river's most picturesque stretches—from the ship's deck. Make a detour to the charming artist village of Szentendre, coupled with a visit to the partially preserved royal palace and castle in Visegrád, where you'll be treated to stunning views of the Danube.

On our Danube cruise aboard the MS SE-Manon, you'll discover the romantic Strudengau and Nibelungengau regions, admire the impressive Benedictine Abbey of Melk, sample the diverse wines of the Wachau Valley, and treat yourself to a slice of Sachertorte in Vienna's renowned cafés. Immerse yourself in the charm of the waltz capital while savoring a glass of fine wine from the vineyards surrounding Vienna.

Still want more? Embark on a 15-day journey aboard the MS Swiss Crown from Passau to the Iron Gates at the Serbian-Romanian border, where you'll explore six countries along the majestic Danube.