Hotel samples

typical inns/B&B’s on the countryside, in the smaller cities 3* hotels, in Vienna and Budapest 4* hotels

Vienna: 4*Hotel Arcotel Donauzentrum
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg/ surroundings: Landgasthof Marc Aurel
Szigetköz: Szigetköz Pension Diamant
Györ: 3*Hotel Ibis Györ
Danube bend: 3*Hotel Szent Adalbert
Budapest: 4*Hotel Mercure Castle Hill

Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Rental bicycles & equipment

Our bicycles are state-of-the-art quality bikes, designed specifically for the requirements and wishes of our guests. This is how we created easy-running, robust touring bikes with a low comfort entry, precise Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub gears, modern V-brakes, hollow aluminum rims and puncture-proof tires. The elevating handlebars allow for comfortable and back-friendly riding. The bikes in our fleet are mostly not older than 3 years. During the duration of the trip you are liable for any damage, loss or theft.

The following bikes are available with 28" tires in various frame sizes (Men’s frames are provided for men over 188 cm):

• 24-speed trekking bikes UNISEX* with hand brakes and freewheel
• E-bikes (pedelecs) UNISEX
• child seat, child trailer, pull-along bikes

Our rental bikes are equipped with a spacious waterproof pannier, a handy handlebar bag, service kit with tools, air pump,bike lock per room.

E-Bikes | Electric bikes | Pedelecs

We provide you with modern quality e-bikes (pedelecs) with 7 or 8-speed hub gears, gradually selectable aid of pedaling power, puncture-proof tires and low UNISEX comfort entry. The bikes have a powerful motor and a strong lithium-ion battery, one battery charge is enough for up to 70 kilometers. You conserve your battery by starting with the lowest possible assistance and increasing it as needed. You charge the batteries at night using the charger.

IMPORTANT: please reserve ebikes early, as they are only available in very limited numbers.

Breakdowns

Breakdowns or punctures can occur even with new wheels and the best maintenance. Fix punctures yourself, in case of major damage please contact our on-site staff. Please do not have any repairs done to the bikes without our approval.

Bringing of own bikes

You are welcome to bring your own bike. This is specially adapted to your needs and we understand very well that you would naturally like to have it with you on your bike trip. Do not forget to bring a tool bag including necessary keys and spare tube as well as a lock and check the bike for functionality before your departure.

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Vienna (VIE), Bratislava (BTS)
Bustransfer: Vienna Airport - Arrival Hotel: Vienna Airportlines or TAXI www.airportdriver.at

Arrival by car

Parking garage at the arrival hotel: approx. € 30,- per day, unguarded, locked (Cat. A), reservation not possible

Public parking garage = Park & Ride: approx. € 25,- per week, unguarded, at the underground station Leopoldau (line U1)

Arrival by train

Train station: Vienna central station, then underground line U1 to arrival hotel. See timetable here

Transfer

RAD+REISEN-Transfer of own bikes in Season 1 on Friday and in Season 2+3 on Saturdays (arrival in Vienna until 10 am the next day) - extra night in Vienna recommended

Additional information

Formula I Grand Prix Budapest
Tour start in Vienna on July 26+27 | supplement of € 60,- per room per night in Budapest due to Formula I Weekend
Additional: 3 Nights minimum stay in Budapest in Category B

Cruise Danube Bend (subject to change)
Szentendre - Budapest
April 28 - October 01, every FRI, SAT and SUN
(train ride will be organized in times not meeting the boat schedule)

Rental bike disclaimer
If a traveller rents a bike, he is basically liable for damages and theft. When booking our rental bike disclaimer, we assume liability so that in case of loss or damage to the rental bike (when properly used and secured) no financial responsibility must be paid. Excluded from this are only lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage due to intent or gross negligence.

Safety equipment
In Austria it is mandatory for children under the age of 12 to wear a bike helmet when on a bike. Please protect your little ones and bring their own helmet. Reflective vests are not obligatory, but surely useful.

In Slovakia you are obliged to wear a bike helmet outside of villages, for children under 15 years it is mandatory to wear a helmet in general. Reflective vests are mandatory at bad sight, at night and dawn.

In Hungary it is mandatory to wear safety vests at bad light and sight outside of villages, but there is no obligation to wear a helmet.