Vienna-Wachau - Double-Centre-Based Tour
The Highlights of the Austrian Danube
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Experience an enjoyable cycling tour through two of Austria’s most beautiful regions: Vienna and the Wachau. Discover imperial splendor and vibrant culture in Vienna – from the Hofburg Palace to St. Stephen’s Cathedral to Schönbrunn Palace. Enjoy the local coffee house culture and the Viennese way of life. Explore the city by bike, with the Danube always at your side. The second half of your cycling tour offers a contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city. The picturesque Wachau region awaits you – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to world-famous wines. Discover the baroque Melk Abbey with its magnificent Benedictine monastery, which towers imposingly over the Danube. Cycle through picturesque wine villages, past vineyard terraces and apricot orchards. A special highlight is Dürnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned – today a romantic town with a historic old town and spectacular castle ruins.
This trip harmoniously combines culture, nature, and cuisine. Whether cycling along the Danube, tasting regional wines, or exploring historic sites, Vienna and the Wachau region offer the perfect setting for an enjoyable and active break.
Route
The proposed bike lanes in the Vienna are separated from public and private traffic. There are traffic lights in the city center. In Wachau on fully developed, flat cyce paths directly along the banks of the Danube. Cycle path is not always asphalted, also gravel and forest paths; Traisental cycle path with steep ascent to the Göttweig monastery.
Individual arrival. Use your arrival day to explore the surroundings. How about a stroll through the city center? Via metro, St. Stephen’s Cathedral is just a few minutes’ away from the hotel.
Habsburg Tour, approx. 36 km
On this tour you will cycle in the footsteps of the once glorious Austrian Empire. Let yourself be captivated by the splendor of the magnificent buildings. The Ringstrasse will amaze you. The Vienna Hofburg is impressive in its size and beauty. In the Imperial Treasury and the Sisi Museum you will find the most valuable objects of the K&K monarchy. The collected impressions will prepare you for the crowning highlight of today´s tour. You will cycle into the centre of the Habsburg court, Schönbrunn Palace. Long live the Empire!
Green Oases Tour, approx. 40 km
Today’s stage is all about Vienna’s recreational areas in parks and gardens. Do as the city’s residents do and find relaxation in Vienna’s green spaces on your bike. Leisurely ride through the Vienna Prater and to the magnificent gardens of Vienna’s Old Town. Particularly worth seeing are the Botanical Gardens at Belvedere Palace and the Augarten, Vienna’s oldest baroque garden. Two flak towers are also enthroned here as a reminder of the Second World War. In addition, the Danube Island and traditional Heurigen inns in the north of the city await you, welcoming you with wines from the current season and sometimes folk live music. Relaxation and hospitality is capitalized here.
National Park Donau-Auen Tour, approx. 60 km
The city of Vienna borders an important national park in Austria, the Donau-Auen National Park. This area is the last large river floodplain landscape in central Europe and is home to countless animal and plant species. Experience this natural landscape on your saddle! Starting from the national park center Orth, you can enjoy the bike ride back to the city on Danube Island.
Take the train out of Vienna and immerse yourself in the UNESCO World Heritage Region of Wachau (train ride included). Today is dedicated entirely to the wine town of Krems. After the included wine tasting at the Krems Winery (Sandgrube 13), take a stroll through the town. In the pedestrian zone, you can pick up Austrian souvenirs for your loved ones. The Krems Cathedral, the Piarist Church, and the Steiner Gate invite you to explore. If you don’t want to miss out on physical activity today, you can go on a vineyard hike.
Danube Cycle Path Melk – Spitz – Weißenkirchen – Dürnstein – Krems/Mautern, approx. 37 km -cruise Krems – Melk included (possible on day 5 only)
This day starts with a cruise trip to Melk. Take your time to visit the beautiful monastery. We recommend visiting the Venus from Willendorf, going for a walk in the lovely town of Spitz with its “1000-bucket-hill” and exploring the castle and the ruins of Dürnstein.
Traisental cycle path Krems/Mautern – Herzogenburg – Göttweig– Krems/Mautern, approx. 52 km
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!
Individual departure or extension
Leistungen
6 nights in rooms with private facilities
Daily breakfast
Luggage transport Vienna – Krems/Mautern (max. 2 pieces of luggage (max. 20 kg / piece) with a total of max. 30 kg / person)
1x train ride Vienna – Krems incl. bike
1x ship ride Krems – Melk incl. bike
Wine tasting in Krems (German language only)
Service-Hotline (also accessible on weekends)
Handlebar bag with integrated smartphone holder + cycling tour app incl. voice navigation
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Termine & Preise
Extras
| Discount for 3rd person (in one room with 2 adults) | |
| Children 0 - 6,99 years | -100% |
| Children 7 - 11,99 years | -50% |
| Children 12 - 14,99 years | -25% |
| 15 - 99 years | -10% |
| Bikes & equipment | |
| Trekking bike | 149 |
| E-Bike | 239 |
| Children’s bike and equipment | on request |
| Bike helmet for purchase (paid in advance) | 46 |
| Rental bike disclaimer trekking/E-Bike | 23/52 |
| Additional night | |
| Vienna (dbl/sgl) | 94/136 |
| Wachau Cat. Comfort (dbl/sgl) | 89/119 |
| Wachau Cat. Premium (dbl/sgl) Season 1 | 119/189 |
| Wachau Cat. Premium (dbl/sgl) Season 2 | 125/195 |
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Unterkunft
Fahrrad
Nützliches
Arrival - Parking - Departure
Arrival by plane
Airport: Vienna (VIE)
by train to citycantre (Wien Mitte) - connections you can find here
Arrival by car
Vienna
Public parking garage = Park & Ride: approx. €25 per week, unguarded, at the Leopoldau U1 subway station
Wachau
Steigenberger Hotel & Spa: Hotel garage €15/day, limited public parking spaces available (free of charge)
Gasthof Nikolaihof: Free parking at the hotel
Arrival by train
Train station: Vienna Central Station
From there, take the U1 subway line (red line) to your hotel.
You will find more detailed information in your travel documents.
Transfers
Train ticket Vienna-Krems during the trip is included, return trip to Vienna to be booked independently, approx. 2 hours travel time. connections you can find here
Additional information
Tourist tax (approx. € 1-2,50 per person/night) must be payed on spot.
Safety equipment
Please note, that in Austria children under the age of 12 are obligated to wear a bike helmet. Please protect your little ones and bring their own helmet!
Rental bike disclaimer
The traveller is liable for damage and theft that occurs on the rental bike and its equipment during the rental period. This liability can be optionally excluded by taking our insurance. Excluded from this are lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage caused by intent or gross negligence.
Route information
Please note that the included boat trip from Krems to Melk is only available on day 5.
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