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Danube-Cycle Path Linz to Vienna for families

GROTTENBAHN, CELTIC VILLAGE AND A FERRIS WHEEL

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!

 

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  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Self-guided Tour
  • No minimum age
  • Approx. 190 km
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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.

Hotel example: Courtyard

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.

Hotel example: Hotel Zum Goldenen Schiff

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.

Hotel example: Gasthof Zur Donaubrücke

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.

Hotel example: Wachauerhof 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!

Hotel example: Wachauerhof Melk

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!

Hotel example: Gasthof Klinglhuber

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!  

Hotel example: Roomz

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!

Prices and events

All data for 2024 at a glance
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Place of arrival: Linz
  Season 1
30.03.2024 - 12.04.2024
28.09.2024 - 12.10.2024

Arrival daily
Season 2
13.04.2024 - 03.05.2024
07.09.2024 - 27.09.2024

Arrival daily
Season 3
04.05.2024 - 06.09.2024

Arrival daily
Danube-Cycle Path for families, 8 days, Linz - Vienna, AT-DOALW-08X
Base price
789.00
839.00
899.00
Extra bed 6-11 years 429.00 429.00 429.00
Extra bed 12-14 years 629.00 629.00 629.00
Surcharge single room 249.00 249.00 249.00

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.

Season 1
Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 12, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024
Arrival daily
Season 2
Apr 13, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
Arrival daily
Season 3
May 4, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024
Arrival daily
Danube-Cycle Path for families, 8 days, Linz - Vienna, AT-DOALW-08X
Base price
Extra bed 6-11 years
Extra bed 12-14 years
Surcharge single room
789.00
429.00
629.00
249.00
839.00
429.00
629.00
249.00
899.00
429.00
629.00
249.00

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.

Season 1
Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 12, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024
Season 2
Apr 13, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
Season 3
May 4, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024
Linz
Double room p. P.
Surcharge single room
Vienna
Double room p. P.
Surcharge single room
69.00
49.00
69.00
49.00
69.00
49.00
69.00
49.00
69.00
49.00
69.00
49.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Linz
  Season 1
Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 12, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 12, 2024

Arrival daily
Season 2
Apr 13, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024

Arrival daily
Season 3
May 4, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024

Arrival daily
Linz
Double room p. P. 69.00 69.00 69.00
Surcharge single room 49.00 49.00 49.00
Vienna
Double room p. P. 69.00 69.00 69.00
Surcharge single room 49.00 49.00 49.00
Price
21-gear unisex incl. rental bike insurance
21-gear gents incl. rental bike insurance
7-gear unisex incl. rental bike insurance
Rental bike PLUS incl. rental bike insurance
Electric bike incl. rental bike insurance
Child bike
Child trailer
Follow-Me with child bike
99.00
99.00
99.00
169.00
259.00
89.00
89.00
139.00
Prices per person in EUR

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Services and infos

Services

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Detailed travel information 1 x per room (German, English, French)
  •  1 Train journey Krems – Tulln, bike included
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • 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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Ratings

4.3 of 5 Stars (3 Ratings)
5 stars
Gilbert S. DE | 15.05.2023
Tolles Programm
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.
Carina Glück
Carina Glück answered:
Vielen Dank für das tolle Feedback, wir würden uns sehr freuen Sie und Ihre Familie bald wieder auf einer unserer Familientouren begrüßen zu dürfen.
4 stars
Mariya W. DE | 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.
Carina Glück
Carina Glück answered:
Vielen Dank für das Feedback. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, die ganze Familie im nächsten Jahr wieder auf einer unserer Familientouren begrüßen zu dürfen.
4 stars
Stefan Traub DE | 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.
Carina Glück
Carina Glück answered:
Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback!

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