Danube lovers
Do you love water sports, enjoy walking along the Danube and can't imagine a day without watching the Danube sunset? Here's what Vác has in store for Danube lovers.
Vác is located in the heart of the Danube Bend, opposite Szentendre Island, so in addition to the Danube, the city offers a wealth of natural beauty and flora and fauna.
Vác has the longest built-up area in the country Danube embankment, the József Attila promenade, the Ady Endre promenade, the Szent Erzsébet promenade and the Liszt Ferenc promenade with a dazzling Danube panorama, benches and the EuroVelo 6 international cycle route winding along the Danube.
The promenades are a charming destination for festival-goers and romantic couples in all seasons, while groups of friends and families also enjoy spending time on the city's waterfront, where there is a playground for the little ones.
The town from Szentendre Island from the direction of the town by ferry, so you can enjoy the beauty of Vác's Danube stretch not only from the Mahart hydrofoil service to the city harbour, but also from the ferry. If you're lucky and arrive in time, you can also meet the local ducks.
What other programmes are waiting for Danube lovers in Vác?
Water tourism stop in Vácon
Boat and other watercraft rental services available: 01 May
Rentals are available every day of the week, between 11:00 and 19:00.
Address: 2600 Vác, József Attila sétány 7.
E-mail address: angabesz@gmail.com
Telephone:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vacikarakan
Meet the Danube Dragons!
In recent years, dragon boating on the Danube has enjoyed unbroken popularity, with water sports for all ages. Until you try the thrill of riding in a dragon boat, you won't know what you're missing.
Organised tours are guided by trained professionals from the Danube Dragons, so you don't have to worry about drifting and boat traffic, you can enjoy teamwork while watching your paddle dive into the water to the beat of the drum.
Danube Dragons - Dragon Boat and Naturalist Association Vác
- Address: 2600 Vác, Kálvin János u 2.
- E-mail: info@dunaisarkanyok.hu
- Web: www.dunaisarkanyok.hu
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/dunaisarkanyok
- Mobile: +36 30 316 4466
Kayak and canoe rental near Vác
Rowing is not only an exciting water sport in a kayak, but also in a canoe or kayak. The Danube Bend is a favourite destination for water tours because of its natural beauty and the scenery of the Danube.
If you're a Danube lover, organise a water trip with your family or friends, or take one of the organised water tours! You can even plan a day-long programme, with several places to stop for a barbecue, a picnic or even a swim. Nearby you can also find open-air Danube beaches in Verőce, Nagymaros, Zebegény, Horány, Szentendre and Dunakeszi.
Tip: Would you like to paddle not only on the Danube, but also on the Ipoly? Explore the wild world of the Ipoly with an organised tour, including the 19 km Ipolytölgyes - Letkés - Ipolydamásd - Szob route.
Kenumania - canoe and kayak rental
Address: 2628 Szob, Sport utca 1.
E-mail: kenumania@gmail.com
Tel: +36 30 894 8734; +36 30 293 2047
BTZ Kayak canoe and boat rental
Address: 2626 Nagymaros, Váci út 51.
E-mail: kajakra.btz@gmail.com
Tel: +36 30 999 1130
The unmistakable scent of the Danube air is guaranteed to convince you that Vác is the ideal destination for Danube lovers. Take the opportunity to admire the city from the middle of the river!