Austria, Hungary, Slovakia / Danube Waltz

The Passau to Vienna cycling trail along the Danube river is one of the most famous and popular ones in Europe, because of its lack of difficulty which makes it accessible to any cyclist. It’s so well sign posted that you will not get lost. The Danube river will be right by your side to guide you all along anyhow. When you plan your visits to points of interest be aware that some of the vilages on either side of the river are not very well connected as bridges and ferries are not that frequent.

As you proceed from Vienna to Budapest the route could vary, as the cycling trail is mostly on the Austrian side, while in Slovakia and Hungary you will mostly cycle on low traffic roads. Also the road signs are not near as frequent, nonetheless it won’t be difficult to follow your itinerary, which is a bit kore hilly as well.

The precise embarkation point will be written in the Final Tour Details.

By plane

The closest airports to Passau are Vienna or alternatively Munich. You will have to then commute to Passau by train.

By train 

The nearest arrival point is Passau Hauptbahnhof. You can find train timetables on www.bahn.com

By car

If you reach Passau by car, it is possible to book a parking, including the shuttle transfer to/from the pier.

You can choose between:

- parking place (uncovered), 78 €;

- garage (covered) 92 €; 

The barge MV Vivienne is equipped with:
- 1 master suite cabin above deck (30m2)
- 2 junior suite cabins above deck (22m2)
- 12 superior cabins above deck
- 27 superior cabins middle deck
- 17 comfort cabins middle deck
- 14 standard cabins below deck
 
All cabins (excepts the suites) measure 15m2.
In all cabins beds are hotel style and are set up as queen beds but can be separated into two beds.
All cabins have private bathroom, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer, telphone, and individually controlled air conditioning.
In standard and comfort cabins windows cannot be opened.
 
Common areas 
The panorama lounge, equipped with comfortable club chairs and sofas in light colours, and a cozy bar offer a very special atmosphere. In the first-class, light-flooded panorama restaurant, you can take a culinary journey through the Danube countries and their variety of flavours. Rest and relaxation await you after an eventful day of cycling in the wellness area. On the spacious, partly covered sun deck you can enjoy a very special kind of nature cinema with a glass of wine together with like-minded people.

Watch MV Vivienne photo gallery.

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The barge MV Swiss Crown is equipped with:
- 29 superior twin/double cabins above deck
- 1 mini-suite cabin middle deck (16m2)
- 25 comfort twin/double cabins middle deck
- 12 standard twin/double cabins below deck
- 1 standard single cabin below deck
 
All cabins (excepts the suites) measure 14m2.
All cabins have a double bed (can be separated to 2 single beds), shower/WC, hairdryer, SAT TV, safe, coffee maker and individually adjustable air conditioning. In standard cabins windows cannot be opened.

Common areas 
Stylish, elegant and timelessly beautiful - this is how the premium ship MS Swiss Crown presents itself as it glides gently along the Danube river. You will immediately feel at home on board as soon as you enter the spectacular foyer. Designed in warm wood tones, the ship radiates a comfort and leaves nothing to be desired. The simple elegance of the timelessly beautiful staterooms, which are decorated with great attention to detail, will inspire you. Sit back, enjoy the serene, relaxed atmosphere, the fantastic views of breathtakingly beautiful natural landscapes, sometimes from the bicycle seat, sometimes from the inviting, partially covered sun deck.

Watch MV Swiss Crown photo gallery.

Bikes are available in different sizes in unisex model: 

• Touring bike with 24 gears with hand-brakes
• E-bike with hand-brakes

All rented adult bikes are equipped with:

1 pannier bag

1 handlebar bag

1 lock

Bike helmets are not mandatory, but we advise you wear one for your safety anyway.

Before your arrival, you will receive an email from us with the digital information material. It contains:

1. Link to download the App including maps, roadbook, points of interest and GPS tracks (you can use the App offline, too)

2. Link to download the tour information material in Pdf:

- Tour notes

- Final tour details

On the spot you will find one set of maps and route descriptions per cabin

In the Final Tour Details you will find the contact phone numbers you can call during the tour in case of emergency.