Did you know that the Danube Cycle Path could take you to eight countries if you cycled it completely? On this tour for the whole family, however, we stick to Austria. Numerous attractions await on the route from Linz to Vienna, which will not only make the kids happy. Treat yourself to this travel highlight together with your loved ones. All cycling tours in Austria at a glance.
Details about the Danube cycle path Linz to Vienna for families
From Linz the first stage leads directly to Austria’s oldest city: Enns. After some swimming fun and action on the Roman circular route, you go via Grein and the so-called ‘Strudengau’ to Marbach. On these stages, the Danube Cycle Path is lined with attractions that will delight the whole family.
Next you cycle comfortably through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wachau, one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe. Melk, Dürnstein, Spitz and Krems are waiting for your visit, the routes here can be shortened by boat. The final stage ends in Vienna – but first have a Sachertorte and a mélange.
Highlights of the Eurobike Danube cycle path Linz to Vienna for families
Along the classic Danube Cycle Path from Linz to Vienna: two important cities are at the beginning and end of this cycle tour. In between there is unspoiled nature, for example at Pleschinger See or the Danube near Grein.
Many adventures along the route bring fun and action for young and old. In the Grottenbahn on the Pöstlingberg in Linz you can meet dragons and dwarves. In the Celtic Village you can learn about the history of Austria and in one of the many museums in the Austrian capital you can admire a wide array of exhibits. The kids can cool off in waterparks, for example the Aquapark near Enns which is on the cycle route.
Wachau region: Apricot jam, apricot dumplings, or if you prefer, apricot liqueur - the list of delicacies is long in the Danube valley between Melk and Krems. On top of that there is the excellent wine and many scenic and architectural highlights, such as the pilgrimage site of Maria Taferl (tip: visit the treasury!). Or Melk Abbey and Göttweig Abbey.
Vienna’s attractions: A city trip with kids? Vienna is perfect for that! The Vienna Prater is a huge amusement area, and the kids will love it. A ride on the famous ferris wheel is the icing on the cake. Animal lovers will love the oldest zoo in the world – Schönbrunn. In the adjoining castle there is also a children’s museum with a playground and maze.
Useful information about the 8-day Danube cycle path Linz to Vienna for families
A cycle tour along the Austrian Danube Cycle Path is ideal for families. You don’t have to share the path with cars and the route is extremely flat. The 20 to 40-kilometre-long stages leave enough time to explore and enjoy!
The capital of Upper Austria welcomes you. Take a leisurely stroll through the amazing historic centre, watch the animals in Linz Zoo or visit one of the exciting museums, for instance the ‚Ars Electronica Center‘, the ‚Museum for the Futurue‘! There you get to experiment, research and test. Rental bikes (if you booked any) are ready for you in the hotel.
Fire-spitting dragons, gnomes and witches – are all still tob e found in the ‚Grottenbahn on Mount Pöstlingberg! We highly recommend you plan a visit there before embarking on your cycling tour. You leisurely cycle out of the city always along the river Danube. Past the local recreation area Lake Pleschinger See featuring playgrounds and a bathing place as houses become fewer and fewer and instead you experience more and more nature. Lake Ausee would be a great opportunity for a break, since the Aqua Park with slides, climbing towers and slip&slide running areas simply crank up the fun-factor. Then onwards slightly off the course of the river Danube you continue as far as Enns.
Here in Austria’s oldest town you get to visit the Roman Circular Path, enjoy a waterpark featuring a 65 meter long slide or take a stroll through the castle grounds. Then you return to the Danube riverbank and continue along the wonderfully flat Danube-cycle path across the idyllic scenery of the ‚Machland‘. En route to Grein the next highlight awaits: the outdoor museum Celtic Village in Mitterkirchen. Experience Austria’s prehistory during a walk through the Celtic Village.
Grein has always been referred to as ‚the Pearl of the Strudengau-region‘. It was the final secure docking possibility for ships before hitting the dangerous eddies (‚Struden‘) of the Strudengau-region. Here, ships were often unloaded before they made their way through this dangerous passage. This was all part of what made Grein such an enchanting town as it is today – and also offers a climbing gym and public outdoor swimming pool. From this point onwards the Danube river valley narrows and displays now the fascinating spots of the Strudengau-region all the way to your Day Finish Marbach.
Enjoy a brilliant breakfast and then lounge around in the Nibelungenbad-pool of Marbach: a cycling holiday in Austria can be so much fun! From Maria Taferl the view onto the blue Danube is particularly stunning. Today you only cycle for a few kilometres until you reach the Wachau region. Just the name makes everyone’s mouth water! For as colourful the surroundings of the Wachau region, as diverse are also the delicious regional natural products such as apricots and apples. The Wachau-region offers delicious regional cuisine on the hightest level for the whole family and at great value!
Melk - the gateway to the Wachau! A visit to the monumental Benedictine monastery is simply almost a must. Then your tour continues just as the whim takes you: are you taking a break from cycling and instead embark on a fun boat trip to Krems or do you fancy disembarking the boat earlier, in Spitz or Dürnstein, and cycle the final kilometres? Alternatively, do you prefer to cycle the entire route to Krems? One way or another, a varied scenery, lovingly laid out vineyards and vast plains await you!
During the first few kilometres you enjoy a leisurely train journey to Tulln from where you start your final cycling stage to Vienna. The feeling is simply overwhelming, when you cycle the final kilometres across the ‚Danube Island‘ reaching the end of the holiday in Austria’s capital. And finally the moment is here: a visit to the Prater in Vienna, featuring a haunted house, a wax museum and the probably most renowned Ferris wheel in the whole world, awaits the entire family. But also a stroll along ‚Mariahilfer Straße‘, a break in one of the numerous cafés and some time spent in the zoo ‚Schönbrunn‘ would be nice. Vienna in itself is a unique, magnificent highlight!
Today you have to say good bye to the lovely Vienna!
Tour character
The terrain along the river Danube is flat or slightly downhill, you cycle neary all the way on a well-maintained cycle path without any motor-driven traffic. Only on very short section do you cycle on side roads. This cycle path is a prime example for the perfect cycle path!
Danube-Cycle Path for families, 8 days, Linz - Vienna, AT-DOALW-08X
Base price
729.00
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829.00
Extra bed 6-11 years
389.00
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389.00
Extra bed 0-5 years
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Extra bed 12-14 years
589.00
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589.00
Extra bed from 15 years
729.00
779.00
829.00
Surcharge single room
229.00
229.00
229.00
3***- and 4**** hotels
Child prices valid if they are staying in same room as 2 full price adults. Charges for children under 6 (for example Child bed) to be paid for at the time.
Season1
Apr 1, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023
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Season2
Apr 15, 2023 - May 5, 2023
Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 29, 2023
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May 6, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023
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Danube-Cycle Path for families, 8 days, Linz - Vienna, AT-DOALW-08X
Child prices valid if they are staying in same room as 2 full price adults. Charges for children under 6 (for example Child bed) to be paid for at the time.
For children who are already able to ride the bike on their own, but would also like to be pulled along the route by their parents, we offer a Follow-Me always in combination with an Eurobike 20 inch children's bike (body size approx. 115 cm - 150 cm) and a rental bike for the parents.
Even the youngest can join us on a bike trip - our KTM child trailers even offer space for up to 2 children. Suitable from one and a half year or up to a height of 105 cm and 20 kg (two children up to 15 kg each).
Detailed travel information 1 x per room (German, English)
1 Train journey Krems – Tulln, bike included
App for Navigation and GPS-data available
Service hotline
Optional extras
Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
Infos
Arrival / Parking / Departure
Linz train station
Linz, Munich and Vienna airport
Parking: carpark in Linz, approx. EUR 20 per day, no reservation possible, to be paid for at the time
Good train connections from Vienna to Linz
Things to note
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Detailed information
Weather warranty/Spring and autumn special: Tour bookings with arrival within season 1 can be rebooked free of charge up to 5 working days prior to arrival in case of bad weather
Contact & booking
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Eine wunderschöne Radtour, an die wir uns als Familie noch lange (positiv) erinnern werden. Die Abschnitte waren schön gewählt. Und selbst das sehr kurze Stück von Marbach nach Melk ging sich gut aus, weil dies ein Regentag war. Auch mit den Hotels waren wir sehr zufrieden. Der Gepäcktransport war jeden Tag sehr zuverlässig.
CarinaGlückanswered:
Vielen Dank für das tolle Feedback, wir würden uns sehr freuen Sie und Ihre Familie bald wieder auf einer unserer Familientouren begrüßen zu dürfen.
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4 stars
Mariya W. |21.10.2022
Sehr gelungene Reise
Die Tour für Familien mit Kindern definitiv gut machbar. Die Streckenlängen waren selbst für einen 5 jährigen zu schaffen. Für Erwachsene aber zu leicht. Unterwegs gab es genug Möglichkeiten einzukehren trotz Vorsaison.
CarinaGlückanswered:
Vielen Dank für das Feedback. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, die ganze Familie im nächsten Jahr wieder auf einer unserer Familientouren begrüßen zu dürfen.
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4 stars
Stefan Traub |31.08.2022
Super schöner Familien-Ausflug
Klasse organisiert, ausführliche Tour-Unterlagen, zuverlässiger Gepäcktransport. Leider waren einige Straßen mit viel Autoverkehr. Das ist mit einem 10-jährigen Kind nicht optimal. Insgesamt war es ein erholsamer, eindrucksreicher Urlaub.