--- title: Danube Cycle Path - Culture on the trail - Linz-Vienna url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-angebot/detail/11177/danube-cycle-path-culture-on-the-trail.html" description: "Cycling vacation on the Danube Cycle Path: 8 days from Linz to Vienna accommodated in 3- and 4-star hotels incl. breakfast and luggage transfer." date: 2025-02-06 modified: 2026-03-09 --- # Danube Cycle Path - Culture on the trail - Linz-Vienna Danube cycle path - culture on the trail ========================================== Linz, Oberösterreich, Österreich 7 nights, Linz-Vienna ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/295259/EFA4FB11381FBF5AC5A491E142FEA2D43EC4862BC7F2F006D38FFF7C4883727A/radfahrer-unterwegs-am-donauradweg-in-linz.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/354332/CD63EE76E57498BD2BE012951B8EDBE26534A10ADBEBC0BF3ABA066F76A35B69/donauradweg-bei-grein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/354333/A53B9BFEBDBE86781C6EB3CA2420E49B37206FE1A549B661FC5CF6051D9DAF1A/stift-melk.jpg) © Open copyright © Erwin Haiden Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/295259/EFA4FB11381FBF5AC5A491E142FEA2D43EC4862BC7F2F006D38FFF7C4883727A/radfahrer-unterwegs-am-donauradweg-in-linz.jpg "© Erwin Haiden") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/295259/EFA4FB11381FBF5AC5A491E142FEA2D43EC4862BC7F2F006D38FFF7C4883727A/radfahrer-unterwegs-am-donauradweg-in-linz.jpg) © Open copyright © WGD Donau OOETourismus, Hochhauser Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/354332/CD63EE76E57498BD2BE012951B8EDBE26534A10ADBEBC0BF3ABA066F76A35B69/donauradweg-bei-grein.jpg "© WGD Donau OOETourismus, Hochhauser") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/354332/CD63EE76E57498BD2BE012951B8EDBE26534A10ADBEBC0BF3ABA066F76A35B69/donauradweg-bei-grein.jpg) © Open copyright © Michael Liebert Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/354333/A53B9BFEBDBE86781C6EB3CA2420E49B37206FE1A549B661FC5CF6051D9DAF1A/stift-melk.jpg "© Michael Liebert") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/354333/A53B9BFEBDBE86781C6EB3CA2420E49B37206FE1A549B661FC5CF6051D9DAF1A/stift-melk.jpg) © Open copyright © KTM-Fahrrad Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/354331/0B93507B0108C0F3F31ACAE9935DCFA360065A83E0DF3A986DE539005317D658/radfahrer-rast-naehe-wien.jpg "© KTM-Fahrrad") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/354331/0B93507B0108C0F3F31ACAE9935DCFA360065A83E0DF3A986DE539005317D658/radfahrer-rast-naehe-wien.jpg) © Open copyright © Schloss Schönbrunn Kultur und Betriebs GmbH Close copyright [ ![Visit Schönbrunn Palace and the park in Vienna](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/291286/B77D0F94365826EE41C86170E67778994281C55FC947DC0F1104CBCD032B199D/schloss-schoenbrunn.jpg "© Schloss Schönbrunn Kultur und Betriebs GmbH") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/291286/B77D0F94365826EE41C86170E67778994281C55FC947DC0F1104CBCD032B199D/schloss-schoenbrunn.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Freistädter Straße 119 4041 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Freist%C3%A4dter%20Stra%C3%9Fe%20119%2C%204041%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Freist%C3%A4dter%20Stra%C3%9Fe%20119%2C%204041%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.3062054474585&lon=14.2857027053833&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **8 days/7 nights, 40-60 km daily, mostly flat, Hotels at 3- and 4-star level** This cycle tour is an invitation to discover Austria's cultural treasure troves at your leisure. You follow the Danube Cycle Path from Linz to Vienna - past monasteries, castles and picturesque old towns. Along the way, you will encounter great names such as Bruckner, Schiele and Sisi - as well as quiet memorials and lively museums. Short stops, enjoyable breaks and stylish accommodation ensure that your physical well-being is not neglected. For culture-loving cyclists who are looking for beauty - with leisure, heart and curiosity. [ offer info ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------ - 7 nights - Luggage transfer included **services**- 7 nights in selected 4- and 3-star hotels - daily rich breakfast buffet - Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel to Vienna (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 23 kg) - Admission to Ars Electronica Center, Lentos Art Museum and Palace Museum (24-hour Linz Card) - Free use of public transportation and Pöstlingbergbahn in Linz (24-hour Linz Card) - Admission and guided tour of Melk Abbey - Train ride from Krems to Tulln (bikes included) - Admission to DIE GARTEN TULLN - 24-hour hop on hop off city tour in Vienna - Return train journey from Vienna to Linz (transfer of own bikes not included) - Your personal bike route in an individualized bike book, as a digital application for computer and cell phone, GPX data for your navigation device - High-quality handlebar bag for optimal transportation of travel documents per room - Service telephone also at the weekend - E-bike charging facilities in all hotels Additional charges: The prices include taxes and duties. Not included in the price: The tourist tax (approx. EUR 1.00-3.00 per person/night) must be paid at the respective hotel. **Catering**- Breakfast **itinerary****Day 1 - Individual arrival in Linz** Welcome to the Upper Austrian capital of culture! At the start of your cycling vacation along the Danube Cycle Path, check in at your hotel and receive your travel documents for the upcoming cycle tour. Take your first walks, for example a leisurely stroll through the old town or dinner with a view of the Danube. Linz welcomes you with a lively atmosphere and artistic flair. Hotel example: ARCOTEL Nike in Linz **Day 2 - Experience Linz by bike** Today you will discover Linz on two wheels - in a relaxed manner as part of your cycling vacation and with many cultural highlights: The Ars Electronica Center delights with interactive media art, while the Lentos Art Museum displays important works of classical modernism. As you cycle through the Mural Harbour, you will come across oversized murals in the old industrial port - an open-air museum of street art. History is not neglected either: the Old Cathedral with the Bruckner organ, Linz Castle or a ride up the Pöstlingberg with a view of the Danube. In the afternoon, enjoy a Linzer Torte in a traditional café - a sweet end to this multi-faceted cycle tour and your cycling vacation. Hotel example: ARCOTEL Nike in Linz **Day 3 - From Linz to Grein, approx. 60 km** Today you cycle eastwards along the Danube cycle path in Austria - past lush greenery and historic places. If you like, you can stop at the Mauthausen memorial - a moving place of remembrance. At the end of the stage, you reach the charming little town of Grein, where the magnificent Greinburg Castle and the oldest municipal theater in Austria bring history to life. Hotel example: Hotel Schatzkammer in Burg Kreuzen **Day 4 - From Grein to Melk, approx. 50 km** A day full of nature and history awaits you on your cycling vacation: cycling through the once wildly flowing Strudengau - today a natural paradise with tranquil Danube floodplains and wooded slopes - you continue your cycle tour along the Danube Cycle Path in Austria and arrive in Melk. You will recognize the impressive Melk Abbey, one of the most important baroque ensembles in Europe, from afar. A visit to the magnificent library and the abbey church is a must for culture lovers. Hotel example: Hotel Zur Post in Melk **Day 5 - From Melk to Krems, approx. 40 km** Today you cycle through the heart of the Wachau - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the epitome of the Austrian way of life. Your cycle tour along the Danube cycle path takes you through a picture-book landscape with vineyards, old dry stone walls and medieval villages such as Weißenkirchen and Dürnstein. If you like, you can stop off for a little wine tasting or visit the ruins of Dürnstein Castle, where King Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned. This section of your cycling vacation ends in Krems with a mix of old town flair, galleries and cozy cafés. Hotel example: Arte Hotel Krems in Krems **Day 6 - From Krems to Vienna, approx. 40 km (train ride from Krems to Tulln)** Continue comfortably by train to the garden city of Tulln - a relaxing stopover on your cycling vacation along the Danube Cycle Path in Austria. DIE GARTEN TULLN, Europe's first ecological garden show, invites you to linger with its scents and colors before you continue cycling towards Klosterneuburg. Once you arrive in Vienna, the baroque Schönbrunn Palace awaits you with its parks and state rooms - a cultural highlight of your cycle tour. In the evening, enjoy a classic Sacher Torte in a traditional coffee house - or round off the day at a wine tavern with music and delicacies. Hotel example: ARCOTEL Wimberger in Vienna **Day 7 - Experience Vienna - with an overview and favorite places** A whole day for the cultural metropolis on the Danube! Your cycling vacation along the Danube cycle path will also be an experience off the saddle. With the included 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket, you can explore Vienna in comfort and at your own pace. Hop off where you want to go: to the imposing St. Stephen's Cathedral, through the imperial Hofburg Palace, to the baroque Belvedere Palace or to the multifaceted Museumsquartier. If you like, visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum or treat yourself to a stroll through the Naschmarkt while cycling through the city. In the afternoon, perhaps take a little break in a coffee house. A classical concert or a stroll along the Ringstrasse rounds off your cycle tour in style - the crowning glory of an unforgettable cycling vacation. Hotel example: ARCOTEL Wimberger in Vienna **Day 8 - Journey home or extension** Today it's time to say goodbye - or stay. Your return journey to Linz is by train. If you wish, you can extend your stay in Vienna and enjoy a little more of the Viennese way of life between coffee house culture and music history. **possible date of arrival**Arrival: 28.03.2026 - 10.10.2026 daily [ Booking ](#ttgCollapseAnfrageBuchen) ---------------------------------------- **from price**- € 699,30 per person - bookable from 1 person **Travel period (28.03.2026 - 10.10.2026)** | From | to | |---|---| | 28.03.2026 | 10.10.2026 | [ book offer ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/danube/angebot/detail/5571/culture-trail.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=donauradweg&utm_term=ooe%3Crad%3Coedonau&utm_content=donauradweg_kultur_auf_der_spur?no_cache=1) [ non-binding inquiry ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/danube/angebot/detail/5571/culture-trail.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=donauradweg&utm_term=ooe%3Crad%3Coedonau&utm_content=donauradweg_kultur_auf_der_spur?no_cache=1) [ conditions of travel ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/conditions-of-travel.html) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Danube cycle path - culture on the trail** OÖ Touristik GmbH Freistädter Straße 119 4041 Linz Phone [+43 732 7277-200](tel:+437327277200) E-Mail [radwandern@touristik.at](#mailto) Web [www.radurlaub.com](https://www.radurlaub.com "New window") [Book now](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/danube/angebot/detail/5571/culture-trail.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=donauradweg&utm_term=ooe%3Crad%3Coedonau&utm_content=donauradweg_kultur_auf_der_spur?no_cache=1 "New window") https://www.radurlaub.com --- **Legal contact information** OÖ. Touristik GmbH Freistädter Straße 119 AT-4041 Linz, Donau UID: ATU23267701 Vertretungsverhältnisse: OÖ Touristik GmbH [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **Arrival: 28.03.2026 - 10.10.2026 daily A: 11.04.2026 - 24.04.2026 / 03.10.2026 - 10.10.2026** € 777.00 Double room/breakfast (per person and stay) € 1,127.00 Single room/breakfast (per person and stay) **B: 28.03.2026 - 10.04.2026 / 19.09.2026 - 02.10.2026** € 949.00 Double room/breakfast (per person and stay) € 1,299.00 Single room/breakfast (per person and stay) **C: 25.04.2026 - 18.09.2026** € 1,049.00 Double room/breakfast (per person and stay) € 1,399.00 Single room/breakfast (per person and stay) **Payment methods** Transfer **Debit and credit cards** Mastercard Visa **Discounts (Age-related / Groups)**- Children -100% child up to 6 years -50% child 07-11 years -25% child 12-14 years -10% adult from 15 years **Other discounts**-10% early booking bonus (up to 60 days before arrival) [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children [ Award ](#ttgCollapseAuszeichnungen) --------------------------------------- - Austrian ecolabel [To the website](https://www.radurlaub.com "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")