Austria - Cycling along the Danube

The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.

On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:

1. Choose your desired start date
2. Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
3. Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).

Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.

The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.

Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.

On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form where you can also see the price. Remember to write your height in the message field when you book so that we know which size bike you need.

PHOTOS OF THE BIKES ARE BELOW THIS TEXT

On this tour it is possible to rent the following bikes:

• Unisex 21-gear bike – with free wheel
• Unisex 7-gear bike – with back pedal breaks
• Gents bike 21 gear – with free wheel
• PLUS gents bike 27 gear – with free wheel
• Unisex ebike – with backpedal breaks

Equipment included in the bike rental:

• Saddle bag (water repellent)
• Handlebar bag (water repellent)
• Service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube
• Combination lock

Roadside assistance

All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.

Insurance is included

Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.  

Unisex 21-gear bike – with free wheel / Unisex 7-gear bike – with back pedal breaks

Gents bike 21 gear – with free wheel

PLUS gents bike 27 gear – with free wheel

Unisex ebike – with backpedal breaks

The flights to/from Vienna are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.

Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.

It works like this:

1. You book your chosen holiday with us
2. We confirm your holiday (usually within 2-5 working days)
3. You arrange your transportation

Book a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.

Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.

Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.

Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.

On this tour you can select which category hotels you prefer:

Charm: See below
Category A: 4-star hotels or the best local hotels
Category B: 4-star and 3-star hotels
Category C: 3-star hotels and inns, at Linz and Vienna 4-star hotel

In the itinerary you can see some examples of the hotels we use on this tour. Notice that the hotels are examples and you may end up staying in different hotels. It depends on availability when you book the tour.

Charm hotel

Schärding: Hotel Forstinger 4****
For generations the family-run hotel/restaurant business Forstinger signifies traditional Austrian hospitality and warmth. The beautiful ambience is amongst other things based on this historic building in a very central location of this beautiful town, where history is palpable and style and sterling quality are at home. The hotel was carefully transformed, extended and modernised.

Passau: Hotel Residenz 4****
Built on the foundations of an over 400-year old house, located directly on the riverbanks of the Danube, this hotel was lovingly historically renovated. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere in this hotel full of appealing interior, high-level comfort, stylish elegance and timeless ambience.

Schlögen: Hotel Donauschlinge (room with balcony) 4****
The river Danube gathers all its power here at the Schlögener Schlinge, to force its waters in the opposite direction. And exactly at this meandering point you find this hotel, exuding this very force and radiating these positive vibes onto people. Feel the power of the water and inhale the natural beauty of this spot with every breath.

Linz: Hotel am Domplatz 4 ****
Top location in the centre of Linz, immediately next to the Cathedral of Mary, and perfectly located to explore the diverse artistic and cultural programme. In the 68 rooms, design meets comfort. The highest level of convenience guarantees a memorable stay.

Ardagger: Landhaus Stift Ardagger 4****
This accommodation combines the best of both worlds in terms of architecture and cuisine: the former monastery tavern, dating back to the 13th century was restored with lots of attention to detail and converted into a country house closely connected to tradition. Enjoy traditional cuisine at the highest level.

Melk: Hotel Zur Post 4****
With direct view onto the monastery and located in the centre of Melk. A 4th generation family-run business since 1893 with beautiful and comfortable rooms. The restaurant offers seasonal Austrian dishes made with local ingredients and houses an on-site vinothek.

Krems: Steigenberger, Hotel & Spa 4 ****
The location could hardly be any better: the 1,000 year old historic city centre of Krems is only a few minutes on foot from the hotel.The Steigenberger Hotel and Spa offers a magnificent view of the Danube and the surrounding vineyards. A visit to one of the many vintners or a boat trip on the Danube should be a must.

Vienna: Hotel Steigenberger, Herrenhof 5*****
Located in the heart of Vienna, in the historic old part of town and only a stone’s throw away from the Hofburg and offfering a great view onto Vienna’s landmark, St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In this hotel, tradition constantly toys with design and invites its guests to join in the game. Naturally ‚Imperial Service’ included.

On this tour breakfast is included every day. It is also possible to buy half board (7x dinner). The dinners consist multi-course menus and is sometimes served on restaurants close to the hotel. See the bookingform to buy half board.

This tour has difficulty grade 1-2. Which means that most days are grade 1 and some days are grade 2.

Grade 1
Suitable for cyclists who enjoy shorter distances in flat or gently rolling terrain. Ideal if you just want to explore the area by bicycle at a leisurely pace. On most itineraries it will be possible to shorten the trip distance, or skip a cycling day.

Grade 2
For cyclists who like hilly terrain and a bit longer distances. You cycle on good roads, which usually don’t have much traffic. The distance is between 35 – 60 km or 20 – 38 miles. If you are capable of riding a bike and you have a normal good health, you should not worry about going on these tours.

Read more about our Grading System

You will recieve the following documentation

Upon booking
You recieve practical information about the tour in a digital format

One month before arrival
You recieve your hotel list and your voucher (hotel list is often supplied upon booking)

Upon arrival
You recieve the welcome package which contains the printed version of the road book, luggage tags, local specific vouchers and if you have rented bikes then they will also be delivered and fitted at the first hotel.

Here you can get an overview of the entire route and the elevation profile for each day. The data shows the data from the GPX-files related to the tour. Notice that the routes are sometimes updated, which means that there might be small variations.

See a map of the whole route

See the elevation profile

Colors
Blue routes: The route as normal
Red routes: Variations/options (such as shortened or extended routes)

On this trip there is a discount for children and people sharing a room with "two fully paying adults". The discount depends on the child’s age, as follows:

Children under 5.99 years: free of charge
Children between 6 and 11.99 years: 50% discount
Children between 12 - 14.99 years: 25% discount
People from 15 years and up: 10% discount

Example 1
2 adults and 1 child. In this case it’s very easy because you are staying in the same room. The child will receive a discount in relation to the above prices.

Example 2
2 adults and 2 children (age 5 and 13 years old): in this case you have two options. If you want to stay in two double rooms, then we apply the full price for all participants. If you want to sleep in the same room (eg. a family room), both children will receive a discount (respectively free or 25%)

Example 3
2 adults and 3 children (age: 7, 13 and 15 years). Here you will probably need two double rooms, where the youngest child is sleeping with the parents.  Therefore, there will only be a discount for the youngest child of 7 years who will receive a 50% discount.

Example 4
3 adults who want to sleep in the same double room. Then extra adult will receive a 10% discount.

Notice
On our booking form you can only choose "adults" because our website cannot calculate children's discount by itself. Therefore, you should simply enter the details of the children's age, date of birth and, if desired, the room distribution in the notification area when you book the trip. Then we arrange and adjust the price later after.

It is important that you understand that it is your own responsibility when you choose to bring your children on the trips. You should check the difficulty levels descriptions and from there, consider whether the specific trip is suitable for your child. In general, we do not recommend that children under the age of 15 participate in trips where the difficulty is over 2.

It can be hard to plan your trip according to the weather, but to give an idea of the local climate, you can see the data below:
The statistics are from yr.no.