Quick ride by bicycle from Bratislava to Kittsee

Looking for an easy crossing from Slovakia to Austria? This short ride from Bratislava to Kittsee is a great way to see two countries on one casual spin. Leaving bustling Bratislava, you’ll roll south towards the edge of the city, soon trading busy streets for quieter roads and stretches of smooth cycleway. It’s an easy-going 13 km with just a handful of gentle climbs, mostly on good asphalt, so it’s perfect whether you’re a daily commuter or a weekend wanderer.

Along the way, you pass wide open fields and might catch distant views of the Carpathians behind you. Crossing the border is a breeze (no passport control for most cyclists), and before you know it you’re in Kittsee—a small Austrian town best known for its baroque palace and delicious apricots. Take a stroll, grab a pastry, and bask in the fact you’ve biked from one country to another before lunch.