Fully developed, flat cycle path directly along the banks of the Danube. Also very suitable for beginners and children; Kamptal cycle path easy gradients, cycle path is not always asphalted, also gravel and forest paths; Göttweig roundtrip with steep ascent to the monastery.

Individual arrival. Use the day to explore the surroundings and let it end with a glass of original Wachau wine.

Below you can find our suggestions for the nicest bike tours in the surroundings. It is up to you, which ones you choose and combine...or if you do something completely different. The Wachau is one of Austria´s nicest and most famous regions - and you can plan this home-based tour however it suites you best.

A train gets you to Rosenburg in the morning. The correspondent renaissance palace offers, and additionally a beautiful scenery, bird of prey demonstrations. You cycle along the Kamptal cycle path towords Gars am Kamp. The former residency of the Babenberg clan – the ruins of Gars-Thunau, awaits you. You pedal back to Krems and pass through the historic wine town of Langenlois which invites you to have some coffee or tea break in the picturesque old town.

Please note, that Rosenburg castle is opening only in May – customers who arrive in April are not able to visit the castle. (of course the bike tour is possible anyway!) Only possible on day 2

This day starts with a cruise trip to Melk (cruise tickets included). Take your time to visit the beautiful monastery. Per bike, you go back to Krems/Mautern. We recommend visiting the Venus of Willendorf, going for a walk in the lovely town of Spitz with its “1000-bucket-hill” and exploring Weißenkirchen, as well as the castle and the ruins of Dürnstein.

Along the Traisental cycle path you get to know two stunning catholic monasteries, which represent together with Melk monastery the past and present importance of this region from a catholic and economic view. Visit Herzogenburg, with its impressive Augustinian Canons’ Monastery. You will pass vineyards, wheat fields and forests as you cycle on to Göttweig Monestary (steep ascend). There are approx. 45 monks living in Göttweig at the moment. Enjoy the view!

Ride the centerpiece of the classical Danube cycle path. Especially the beautiful flower-town of Tulln should not be missed. You can also visit the famous garden fair called “Die Garten Tulln” from April until October. Catch the train back to Krems/Mautern in the afternoon (train tickets not included). Train tickets are available on site at the train station.

In the morning you take the train to St. Pölten, the capital of Lower Austria (train tickets not included). Stroll through the baroque city centre and enjoy a coffee in the country’s second oldest pedestrian zone. Visit the town hall square and the cathedral square, both testimonies to a long Roman past. Modern highlights of the city are the Festspielhaus, the Landtagsschiff and the Lower Austrian Provincial Museum. Along the Traisental cycle path, you cycle back to Krems/Mautern and the Danube. Train tickets are available on site at the train station.

If you want to explore a metropolis you can catch a train from Krems to Vienna (approx. 1 h, not included). Meet the beautiful multicultural, musical city of Vienna between Mozart, Sissi and the St. Stephans Cathedral. Also do not forget to eat the famous Wiener Schnitzel.

Today is dedicated to the wine town Krems. After the wine tasting at the winemakers Krems (ger.= Winzer Krems) you should stroll through this lovely town. In the pedestrian area you will find several shops which can be useful if you still need souvenirs for your loved ones at home. The Krems Cathedral, the Piaristenkirche church as well as the "Steiner Tor" invite you to an expedition. If you do not want to spare physical activity today, you may also want to walk up the vineyard hills.

Individual departure or extended stay.

Please note that certain train tickets are only valid on selected days. Therefore, the respective routes can only be operated on these days accordingly.

Rosenburg Castle does not open its doors until May - guests arriving in April will not be able to visit the castle (the bike tour is still possible, of course!).