Danube Bike Path - Vienna to Budapest

Day 1: Arrival in Vienna
Day 2: Vienna - Hainburg/surroundings, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 3: Hainburg/surroundings - Bratislava, 21 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: Bratislava - Mosonmagyaróvár, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 5: Mosonmagyaróvár - Györ, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Györ - Komárom, by train - Esztergom, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 7: Esztergom - Szentendre - Budapest, 34 mi. (55 km) + boat or train
Day 8: Individual departure from Budapest

Day 1: Arrival in Vienna
If at all possible, arrive early in this incredible city. This metropolis on the Danube has plenty to offer. Treat yourself to a Viennese-style Americano coffee and a piece of the famous Sachertorte cake in one of Vienna’s typical coffee houses. Explore the imperial Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, visit the Hofburg, or spend some time shopping on the Mariahilfer Strasse.

Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - ARCOTEL Hotel Kaiserwasser Wien
Cat. B - ROOMZ Hotel Prater Vienna

Day 2: Vienna - Hainburg/surroundings, 31 mi. (50 km)
The Donau-Auen National Park preserves the last great floodplain landscape in Central Europe, and today you'll cycle through it. Here, you will discover the diversity of the flora and fauna as well as the manifold types of landscape. You pass the Orth Castle and the village of Eckertsau before reaching Hainburg, your destination. 

Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Hotel Altes Kloster Hainburg
Cat. B - Hotel Stöckl Bad Deutsch-Altenburg

Day 3: Hainburg - Bratislava, 21 mi. (35 km)
From Bad Deutsch-Altenburg/Hainburg, you will cycle on the Roman bike trail (Römerweg) to Carnuntum. The archaeological park is regarded as one of the most significant archaeological sites in Austria. After Hainburg, you reach the border of Slovakia, and it's capital city Bratislava which is your next overnight stay. The shorter distance today allows plenty of time to visit the old part of this charming city.

Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Hotel Devín Bratislava
Cat. B - Hotel Apollo Bratislava

Day 4: Bratislava - Mosonmagyaróvár, 28 mi. (45 km)
You'll spend only a short time in Slovak territory before passing the Hungarian border in Rajká. Within the first few miles of your cycle trip in Hungary, you will discover charming villages in a region heavily influenced by agriculture. The route guides you through the so-called Szigetköz or Little Rye Island. This is characterized by the numberless side arms of the Danube. Today´s destination is Mosonmagyaróvár which is also called the "City of 17 bridges".

Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Hotel Lajta Park Mosonmagyaróvár
Cat. B - Hotel Simbad Mosonmagyaróvár

Day 5: Mosonmagyaróvár - Györ, 25 mi. (40 km)
Little Rye Island is a natural paradise, and you'll discover more of it this morning. Continuing on, you will pass Hédervár, which is the perfect place to stop and eat lunch. The castle here is situated in the middle of a protected park. The day's destination is Györ and we highly recommend arriving with plenty of time to explore. The oldest, most tangled, and most compact quarter of Győr is the Káptalan Hill, the cobblestone episcopal district full of interesting buildings.

Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Barokk Hotel Promenád Györ
Cat. B - Hotel Klastrom Györ

Day 6: Györ - Komárom, by train - Esztergom, 34 mi. (55 km)
After breakfast, you will start with a short train ride to Komárom. Today's route runs near riverbanks in the flat Danube valley. Over the course of this day, you pass quaint villages with vineyards always visible in the background. The sportier bikers can choose a route over Tata but there are some ascents, keep this in mind! Those interested in history should plan time for the Roman castle Kelemantia which is along the way. Your destination, however, is the highlight! Esztergom (also known as "Hungarian Rome") is home to a basilica which is the largest church in the country. Take your time to explore this amazing city!

Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - Portobello Wellness & Yacht Hotel Esztergom
Cat. B - Hotel Szent Adalbert Esztergom, Szent Tamás House

Day 7: Esztergom - Szentendre - Budapest, 34 mi. (55 km) + boat or train
You cycle along the "Donauknie", which is probably one of the most attractive sections of the entire Danube bike path. The Royal Palace and the castle of Visegrád are a delight and the open-air museum as well as the baroque old town of Szentendre invites you to linger. From Szentendre, you will board a river boat* that brings you the last few miles into Budapest. Budapest, a city that dates back to the Old Stone Age, has enough antiquity to satisfy any history buff, as well as the gastronomy and culture to impress travelers of all ages. Be sure to visit the Széchenyi Baths, the Hungarian Parliament, or the National Gallery. 

*The timetable for the boat in 2023 has not yet been established. The boat is expected to run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from early May until the end of September. Outside of this period, you will receive a train ticket as a replacement.

Sample accommodation:
Cat. A - NH Hotel Budapest City Center
Cat. B - Impulso Fashion Hotel Budapest

Day 8: Individual departure from Budapest
Your time in Budapest comes to an end unless you wish to stay longer! Please inquire about extra nights!

Day 1: Arrival in Vienna
Day 2: Vienna - Bratislava, 43 miles (70 km)
Day 3: Bratislava - Györ, 49 miles (80 km)
Day 4: Györ - Esztergom, 68 miles (110 km)
Day 5: Esztergom - Budapest, 53 miles (85 km)
Day 6: Departure from Budapest

Day 1: Arrival in Vienna
If at all possible, arrive early in this incredible city. This metropolis on the Danube has plenty to offer. Treat yourself to a Viennese-style Americano coffee and a piece of the famous Sachertorte cake in one of Vienna’s typical coffee houses. Explore the imperial Schönbrunn Palace and gardens, visit the Hofburg, or spend some time shopping on the Mariahilfer Strasse.

Sample accommodation:
ROOMZ Hotel Prater Vienna

Day 2: Vienna - Bratislava, 43 miles (70 km)
The national park Donau-Auen will be the scenery to start your cycling day. Here you will get to know the diversity of the flora and fauna as well as the manifold types of landscape. You pass the castle Orth and the village Eckertsau before reaching Bad Deutsch-Altenburg. Here the Roman bike trail (Römerweg) will bring you to Carnuntum. The archaeological park is regarded as one of the most significant archaeological sites in Austria. After Hainburg, you reach the border of Slovakia, and it's capital city Bratislava which is your next overnight stay. 

Sample accommodation:
Hotel Devín Bratislava

Day 3: Bratislava - Györ, 49 miles (80 km)
You'll spend only a short time in Slovak territory before passing the Hungarian border in Rajká. Within the first few miles of your cycle trip in Hungary, you will discover charming villages in a region heavily influenced by agriculture. The route guides you through the so-called Szigetköz or Little Rye Island. This is characterized by the numberless side arms of the Danube. Mosonmagyaróvár also called the "City of 17 bridges", is a great place to take a short break. Continuing on, you will pass Hédervár where you'll find a castle situated in the middle of a protected park. The day's destination is Györ. The oldest, most tangled, and most compact quarter of Győr is the Káptalan Hill, the cobblestone episcopal district full of interesting buildings.

Sample accommodation:
Hotel Klastrom Györ, superior rooms

Day 4: Györ - Esztergom, 68 miles (110 km)
A long day awaits you! Soon you reach Böny in Hungary. From there, you will pedal on to Bábolna, a delightful little town that is famous for its racehorses. You'll head back to the Danube where you'll soon reach the divided town of Komárom/Komárno. The route runs near riverbanks in the flat Danube valley. Over the course of the afternoon, you pass quaint villages with vineyards always visible in the background. Those interested in history should plan a visit to the Roman castle Kelemantia which is on the way. Your destination, however, is the highlight! Esztergom (also known as "Hungarian Rome") is home to a basilica which is the largest church in the country. Take your time to explore this amazing city!

Sample accommodation:
Hotel Szent Adalbert Esztergom, Szent Tamás House

Day 5: Esztergom - Budapest, 53 miles (85 km)
You cycle along the "Donauknie", which is probably one of the most attractive sections of the entire Danube bike path. The Royal Palace and the castle of Visegrád are a delight and the open-air museum as well as the baroque old town of Szentendre invites you to linger. From Szentendre, you will board a river boat* that brings you the last few miles into Budapest. Budapest, a city that dates back to the Old Stone Age, has enough antiquity to satisfy any history buff, as well as the gastronomy and culture to impress travelers of all ages. Be sure to visit the Széchenyi Baths, the Hungarian Parliament, or the National Gallery. 

Sample accommodation:
NH Hotel Budapest City Center

Day 6: Departure from Budapest
Your time in Budapest comes to an end unless you wish to stay longer! Please inquire about extra nights!