Danube Cycle Path for Families from Linz to Vienna
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an enchanting 8-day journey that combines the thrill of exploration with the serenity of nature. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of history, culture, and adventure, taking you through picturesque landscapes, ancient ruins, and vibrant cities. From the fairy-tale world of the Grottenbahn at Pöstlingberg to the historic Celtic village, from the majestic Benedictine Abbey of Melk to the imperial grandeur of Vienna, every day brings a new adventure. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or an adventure seeker, this tour has something for everyone. So, pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable journey.
Included
1 x boat trip Spitz - Krems, incl. bike
1 x ride on the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
Return train journey Vienna - Linz (excl. own bike)
7 nights in rooms with shower/WC
*** Discount for children: Children with two or more full-paying adults receive a discount if they are accommodated in their parents' room. The discount depends on the age of the child. Please contact us if you would like to receive a family offer from us.
0 to 8.99 years - 100%
9 to 11.99 years - 50%
12 to 14.99 years - 25%
15 to 99 years - 10%
Single with child (in single room with 1 full-paying adult with extra bed):*
0 to 8.99 years - 100%
9 to 11.99 years - 50%
*for single travelers with child (single room price applies as basis)
Children in their own room:
0 to 15.99 years - 10%
In Austria, helmets are compulsory for children up to the age of 12! Please protect your youngest and bring the appropriate helmet.
Breakfast or 6x half board for an extra charge (in Vienna only breakfast)
Daily luggage transport to hotel in Vienna (1 piece of luggage per person/max. 23 kg)
Surprise gift for the children
Child-friendly hotel facilities (playroom/play corner, nearby playground)
Service hotline (also at weekends)
Handlebar bag, digital route book and information material per room (also available as GPX file)
Map
Attractions
Dominican Church
Lower Austria Museum
Dreifaltigkeitssäule
Prandegg Castle
Time Travel Vienna
Burgruine Senftenberg
Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
Stift Dürnstein
Schönbrunn Palace
Prater Turm
Vienna Music Society
Grottenbahn am PöstlingbergDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival at Pöstlingberg
- Linz - Arrival day
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- Grottenbahn am Pöstlingberg
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Upon arrival at Pöstlingberg, check into your room and receive your travel documents. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the enchanting world of fantasy, fairy tales, and dwarfs at the Grottenbahn amusement park (not included in the price).
Day 2 – Day 2: Journey to the Celtic Village
- Linz
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- Schloss Tillysburg
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Start your day with a bike ride to the Celtic Village, an open-air museum that takes you back to the Iron Age. Explore the museum workshop, featuring pottery, a bakehouse, and weaving. Spend the night at a cozy farm in Machland, where your host will treat you to homemade delicacies and bread.
Day 3 – Day 3: Exploring the Strudengau Region
Day 3: Exploring the Strudengau Region
- 1 Österreichisch Weihnachtsmuseum
- Prandegg Castle
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Travel through the picturesque Strudengau region, dotted with old ship markets and castles. Visit the Greiner Schifffahrtsmuseum to marvel at models of old shipbuilding. Enjoy a day of leisure and water sports at Ardagger, featuring a large sunbathing lawn and a beach volleyball court. For thrill-seekers, motorboat tours and rides with bananas, tires, discs, etc., are available.
Day 4 – Day 4: Visit to the Benedictine Abbey of Melk and Spitz
- Melk
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- Burgruine Rabenstein
- Steinertor
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The day begins with a visit to the magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Melk, a beacon of culture and spirituality. Travel through the vineyards to reach Spitz, nestled at the foot of the 1000 bucket mountain.
Day 5 – Day 5: Exploring Dürnstein and Spitz
Day 5: Exploring Dürnstein and Spitz
- Lower Austria Museum
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Spend the day exploring the historical sites of Dürnstein and Aggstein castle ruins. Visit the Spitz Maritime Museum or enjoy a boat trip. Alternatively, relax at the well-kept Danube beaches and take a dip in the cool waters.
Day 6 – Day 6: Journey from Weißenkirchen to Tulln
- Spitz
- Krems-Land District
- Tulln
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- Kunsthalle Krems
- Tullner Aubad
- Domäne Wachau
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Travel through gentle vineyards lining the banks of the Danube. Take a scenic boat ride, passing through well-known towns such as Weißenkirchen and Dürnstein, before reaching Krems. Continue your journey by bike to Tulln.
Day 7 – Day 7: From Tulln to Vienna
- Vienna
- Tulln
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- Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
- Vienna Peace Pagoda
- Prater Turm
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With your destination in sight, travel through the vastness of the Tullnerfeld to the Danube metropolis of Vienna. Visit the famous Prater amusement park and take a breezy ride on the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel.
Day 8 – Day 8: Exploring Vienna
- Vienna - Departure day
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- Vienna Ring Tram Sightseeing
- Vienna Peace Pagoda
- Schönbrunn Palace
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Experience Vienna intensively! Visit the vibrant Naschmarkt, the imperial Schönbrunn Palace, and the world's oldest yet most modern zoo. Marvel at the imposing Ringstrasse buildings that bear witness to times long past. You can choose to extend your stay in Vienna or return by train to Linz (included, excluding own bike).
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