Family-friendly cycling along the Danube to Vienna
Cycle with the whole family along the banks of the Danube through vineyards and dreamy landscapes from Linz to Vienna. Spend time with the whole family and enjoy the unique experiences that await you while cycling! After a cultural detour to the Celtic village, you will visit the cave railway and cycle on to the metropolis of Vienna. You can enjoy the incredible views during a ride on the Ferris wheel, the Viennese Prater.
Details about cycling holidays on the Danube Cycle Path
This family tour starts in the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. The second day is fresh and lively on the bike towards Enns and its surroundings. There is already a lot to discover at this stage: Fire-breathing dragons, dwarfs and witches in the cave railway and the Aqua Park in Ausee await young and old holiday guests.
Days three and four continue to Grein and Marbach. After a hearty breakfast, you cycle at your leisure for 20 kilometres through the gently rolling hills to the Wachau. The little gourmets can feast on the sweet apricots and apples, while Mum and Dad taste the delicious bubbles.
The route goes via Krems and Tulln to the metropolis of Vienna. The Viennese flair becomes more noticeable with every kilometre on the bike. You finally reach the overwhelming Vienna and experience the city with all its many sides.
Highlights of this family holiday on the Danube Cycle Path at a glance
Aqua Park am Ausee: There is hardly anything better than splashing in the outdoor pool on hot summer days. Slides, climbing towers and slippery surfaces await water lovers in the Aqua Park.
Vienna: The capital of Austria enchants not only adults but also children. The Vienna Prater and the world-famous Ferris wheel perfectly conclude the family trip.
Worth knowing about the cycle tour from Linz to Vienna
In eight days, you will cycle approximately 190 kilometres towards Vienna. You cover between 20 and 40 kilometres per day. The routes along the Danube are flat everywhere so that the children can easily conquer the route.
The capital of Upper Austria welcomes you. Stroll through the grand old town, see the animals in the Linz Zoo or visit one of the exciting museums. For example, the Ars Electronica Center, the "Museum for the Future"! Here you can experiment, explore and try. The rental bikes (if booked) are available at the hotel.
Fire-breathing dragons, dwarfs and witches - they still exist in the cavern track on the Pöstlingberg! You should definitely plan a visit before you start the bike tour. Then you cycle at your leisure out of the city and along the Danube. Beyond the recreational area Pleschinger See, with playgrounds and bathing place, you will come across less and less houses, but on the other hand more and more nature. Lake Au can be a good opportunity for a break, because the Aqua Park with slides, climbing towers and slippery steps brings a lot of fun. A little further away from the Danube you continue to Enns.
Here in Austria's oldest city, you can visit the Roman ring road, take a dip in the adventure pool with a 65-meter slide or take a stroll through the castle park. Then it goes back towards the Danube bank and continues on the beautifully flat Danube cycle path through the idyllic landscape of Machland. The next highlight awaits you on the route to Grein: the Celtic village open-air museum in Mitterkirchen. During a tour of the Celtic village, you will experience the prehistory of Austria up close.
Grein has always been called the "Pearl of the Strudengau". It was considered the last safe mooring place for ships before the dangerous Struden (= eddies) of Strudengau. Often the ships were even unloaded here before they made their way through the danger zone. This made Grein the magical city it is today. The town offers a climbing gym and an outdoor swimming pool. From here the valley of the Danube narrows and shows the fascinating places of the Strudengau up to your destination of the day, Marbach.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and relax in the Nibelungenbad in Marbach, a cycling holiday in Austria can be so beautiful! You can admire the blue Danube from Maria Taferl. Today you cycle only a few kilometres until you reach the famous region of Wachau. The name alone makes the mouths of young and old run water! As colourful as the surroundings of the Wachau are, the tasty natural products of the region, such as apricots and apples, are so varied. The Wachau offers delicious regional cuisine at the highest level for the whole family and reasonable prices!
Melk, the gateway to the Wachau! A visit to the monumental Benedictine abbey is almost a must. Then your journey continues as you wish: take a rest day today and instead enjoy a pleasant boat trip to Krems or jump back on your bike in Spitz or Dürnstein for the last kilometres. Or would you rather cycle the entire distance to Krems? Anyway, you can expect varied landscapes, beautiful vineyards and vast plains!
The first kilometres are easy by train to Tulln, the starting point of your last leg to Vienna. You get a wonderful feeling when you cycle the last kilometres over the Danube Island until the end of the journey, the capital of Austria. And finally, the time has come: a visit to Vienna's Prater with its ghost train, wax cabinet and probably the world's most famous Ferris wheel should not be missed. But also a walk through the Mariahilfer Straße, a visit to one of the many coffee houses or spending time in Schönbrunn zoo is all possible. Vienna alone is a big highlight in itself!
Today we say goodbye to enchanting Vienna, you are welcome to extend a few more nights!
Route information
Along the Danube and flat or slightly downhill. Almost continuously on a well-developed cycle path without motorized traffic. Only very short distances on service roads. The easy cycle stages are particularly suitable for the whole family.
7 nights accommodation as described, including breakfast
Train journey Krems-Tulln including bicycle
Luggage transfer(s) max. 1 piece of luggage 20 kg per person
Travel folder 1 x per room (German, English with route and overview maps, detailed route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers, suitcase labels)
GPS data available on request
Service Hotline
Not included
Tourist tax, if applicable, to be paid locally
Arrival information
Airport: Airport Linz, Munich or Vienna
Train: Linz station, then by taxi to the hotel, about €10 per journey
Parking: Hotel garage approx. €20 per day, no reservation possible, to be paid on site
Return: Train ride Vienna-Linz, direct connection, journey time approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, costs approximately €14 per person. See www.omio.com
Sample hotel list
This is a sample hotel list. Hotels will be booked depending on availability.