Passau-Vienna Danube Cycle Path 2024 – Austrian Culinary Art Tour
Get to know the variety of Austrian cuisine and its wine cellars during your cycle holiday in Austria! Enjoy specialities along your bike tour from Passau to Vienna: the excellent Mühlvierter beer, delicious wine in the winegrowing region of the Wachau Valley and sweet delicacies in the K&K pastry shop Demel in Vienna. Truly a marvellous bike tour to remember.
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Detailed information about this offer
- 7 nights in 4- and 3-star hotels and inns with regional flair along the Danube cycle path
- daily buffet breakfast
- luggage transfer from hotel to hotel as far as Vienna (1 piece per person, max. 23 kg)
- tasting the original “Linzer Torte” cake (1 piece of cake and 1 cup of coffee or tea)
- Mühlviertler beer culinary (3-course dinner, with frizzante as an aperitif, 3 corresponding beer specialities from the Mühlviertler breweries)
- wine tasting in a tavern in the Wachau Valley (4 wines)
- train ride Krems-Tulln incl. bike
- sweet “Demel-snack” (1 piece of a Demel pastry of your choice, coffee or tea)
- return transfer by bus or train Vienna–Passau
- daily restaurant recommendations in your travel documents for lunch and dinner
- Your personal cycle route in an individualised cycle book, as a digital application for computer and mobile phone, GPX data for your navigation device
- 1 high quality handlebar bag per room for a perfect transport of your travel documents and as a gift
- service hotline also at the weekend
- E-bike charging facility in all hotels
Additional costs:
All prices in our offer include VAT. Not included in our prices is the city tax (approx. EUR 1,- to 3,00 per person/night) and is to be paid at the respective hotel.
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Passau
You start your cycle holiday along the Danube in Passau, Germany. Check-in and you receive your travel documents in your hotel. Handover of your rented bike takes place in our bike centre. The best way to explore this beautiful city is during a journey on board a passenger ship across the River Danube, River Inn and River Ilz. Example of hotel: Hotel Passauer Wolf**** located directly in the old town of Passau and surrounded by traditional restaurantsDay 2 - From Passau to Obermühl, approx. 50 km
Along the Danube cycle path, you cycle downstream to Schlögener Schlinge. In the evening taste the Mühlviertler beer, enjoy a refreshing Frizzante “Danube Pearl” as an aperitif and a delicious 3-course dinner. Example of hotel: Gasthof Aumüller in Obermühl located on the Mühlviertel side of the Danube with a beautiful beer gardenDay 3 - From Obermühl to Linz, approx. 45 km
Along today's bike tour numerous traditional pubs in Upper Austria invite for a tasty so called “Brettljause” (Snack) and a Mühlviertler beer. “Cheers”! Enjoy the traditional Linzer Torte (cake) in a coffee house in Linz your final distance of today's bike route. Example of hotel: Hotel Prielmayerhof in Linz a few walking minutes away from “Josef's” beer garden.Day 4 - From Linz to Ardagger, approx. 60 km
This stage along the Danube cycle path in Upper Austria has a lot to offer! Enns, the oldest town in Austria, untouched meadows and orchards until you reach Ardagger. Tip: The shop in the Cathedral Ardagger offers regional specialities. Example of hotel: Hotel Schiffsmeisterhaus in Ardagger restaurant with excellent inn cultureDay 5 - From Ardagger to Maria Taferl, approx. 45 km
Through the wild region of the Strudengau, along the Danube cycle path, you leave the beer country of Upper Austria and continue to the wine country of Lower Austria. Far away, the basilica of Maria Taferl greets the cyclists along the Danube cycle path. Enjoy the lovely prepared delicacies of the gourmet restaurant in the Hotel Schachner. Example of hotel: Hotel Schachner in Maria Taferl Gourmet Restaurant with a splendid panorama terraceDay 6 - From Maria Taferl to Weißenkirchen, approx. 50 km
Today awaits you one of the highlights of this cycle holiday from Passau to Vienna: the Wachau Valley a well-known winegrowing region. The magnificent Melk Abbey marks the beginning of this region, which counts to the Austrian UNESCO world heritage. You cycle past numerous so-called wine taverns and through picturesque winegrowing villages such as Spitz and Weißenkirchen. Taste some rewarded Wachauer wines at the winegrowing estate. Example of hotel: Hotel Kirchenwirt in Weißenkirchen, lovely embedded in the surrounding vineyardsDay 7 - From Weißenkirchen to Vienna, approx. 45 km by bike + train ride
You travel by train comfortable from Krems to the garden city of Tulln. From there you cycle your final bike tour along the Danube cycle path. The cycle tour leads you through the gate of Vienna via Klosterneuburg and the Viennese vineyards to Austria's capital. With a visit at the K&K pastry shop Demel ends your cycle holiday from Passau to Vienna. Example of hotel: Arcotel Kaiserwasser in Vienna located directly at the old DanubeDay 8 - Return to Passau or extra nights
Return from your cycling holidays along River Danube's cycle path to Passau, in Season A and B by train (transfer of your own bike not included), in season C by bus (transfer of your own bikes included) or on request by train (transfer of your own bikes not included).
Parking possibilities during your cycle holiday along the Danube cycle path:
In Passau a carpark for your car during your cycle tour is at a parking garage.
Locked and covered parking garage: € 11,-/day
Parking garage with E-connection: € 11,-/day plus € 30,- charging fee
Locked but outdoor on a parking ground: € 7,-/day
(This carpark must be reserved prior your arrival of your cycling tour, payable on the spot)
Security for your booking:
As a tour operator, the safety, well-being and health of our customers are top priorities for us. We are constantly monitoring the current situation and are in close contact with official authorities. In the event of travel changes, we will inform you immediately. If an official travel warning is issued on your arrival date for your destination or your home town, you can of course cancel your trip free of charge or change your booking to another date.
Note for people with limited mobility
The cycle tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, in specific cases it is possible to accommodate individual customer requests (e.g. barrier-free room).
Passport and visa requirements
To check in to your hotel you will need a valid passport or ID card.
For citizens of countries outside the Schengen area other regulations may apply. You are responsible for obtaining any visa you may require in good time.
Terms and Conditions of Payment:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due at the latest 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer may withdraw from the contract at any time in writing. In the event of cancellation or non-commencement of travel, the following cancellation fees will become payable:
20% of the tour price up to 28 days before arrival date
30% of the tour price from 27th to 14th day before arrival date
50% of the tour price from 13th to 8th day before arrival date
70% of the tour price from 7th to 4th day before arrival date
90% of the tour price from 3rd day before arrival date to the day of arrival
If the customer makes changes to the booking (date of travel, tour, duration, transfer of the booking to another person etc.) up to 28 days before departure, for reasons which are outside our control, we will charge a processing fee of € 50,- per booking. After this date, the cancellation policy will apply. Such changes to a booking may only be made in individual cases and if possible; the customer has no right to any changes.
Our detailed Terms and Conditions of Business can be viewed on our website at https://www.radurlaub.com/en/home.html; upon request, will also send them to you by e-mail.
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Standard information
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
This ensures that you will benefit from all EU rights applicable to packages. Company OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, the company OÖ Touristik GmbH has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/en/reisebedingungen.html.
Financial cover for customers
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has completed a bankruptcy insurance with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz. The liquidator is the Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500.
Travelers have to contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied claims due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details on the business license of OÖ Touristik GmbH can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.
Arrival & Parking
Place of arrival:
Passau
Parking possibilities:
In Passau a carpark for your car during your cycle tour is at a parking garage.
- Locked and covered parking garage: € 11,-/day
- Parking garage with E-connection: € 11,-/day plus € 30,- charging fee
- Locked but outdoor on a parking ground: € 7,-/day
(This carpark must be reserved prior your arrival of your cycling tour, payable on the spot)
Travelling by train
For the sake of the environment, we recommend travelling by train.
Travelling by plane
If you are planning your journey by plane, we recommend planning via skycanner.at
Important information on flight and train ticket bookings
When booking train or flight tickets via the links above, you CANNOT make use of the rights applicable to package holidays under Directive (EU) 2015/2302. OÖ. Touristik GmbH is therefore not responsible for the proper provision of these travel services. In the event of problems, please contact the respective service provider. However, if a train or flight ticket is booked within 24 hours of confirmation of the cycle tour, these travel services become part of the associated travel services. In this case, OÖ. Touristik GmbH has the security required by EU law for the reimbursement of your payments to OÖ. Touristik GmbH for services that were not provided due to the insolvency of OÖ. Touristik GmbH's insolvency. Please note that this will not result in a refund in the event of insolvency of the service provider concerned. Further information on insolvency protection www.justiz.gv.at/pauschalreisegesetz.
Rates and additional services to book
Arrival: 23.03.2024 - 19.10.2024
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Arrival: 23.03.2024 - 19.10.2024
Saving tips
- child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-14 years -25 % (additional bed)
- adult from 15 years -10 % (additional bed)
- child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-14 years -25 % (additional bed)
- adult from 15 years -10 % (additional bed)
- child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-14 years -25 % (additional bed)
- adult from 15 years -10 % (additional bed)
- child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-14 years -25 % (additional bed)
- early booking discount -10 %
Rental bikes from OÖ Touristik GmbH
Ladies trekking bike 21-speed
- Model: KTM touring bike
- Frame: Aluminium ladies' frame
- Gear change: 21-speed derailleur with freewheel, Shimano Altus
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano V-Brakes
- wheel/tyre: 28 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tyres, Schwalbe Marathon
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
€ 99,00 per person and stay
Men's trekking bike 21-speed
- Model: KTM touring bike
- Frame: Aluminium men's frame
- Gear change: 21-speed derailleur with freewheel, Shimano Altus
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano V-Brakes
- wheel/tyre: 28 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tyres, Schwalbe Marathon
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
€ 99,00 per person and stay
Unisex-E-Bike
- Model: KTM Macina Fun
- Frame: Aluminum unisex
- Motor: Bosch Performance
- Battery: 500 Wh
- Gearshift: 9-speed derailleur Shimano Altus
- Brakes: 2 disc brakes, Shimano
- Wheel/tire: 28 inch hollow rim/rugged tires, Schwalbe Marathon
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
€ 219,00 per person and stay
Men's e-bike
- Model: KTM Macina Fun 9 P5
- Frame: Aluminium men's frame
- Engine: Bosch Performance
- Battery: 500 Wh
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle
- only bookable from a height of 175 cm
€ 219,00 per person and stay
Kids e-bike
- for children from 9 years
- Model: KTM Macina Mini Me
- Frame: Aluminium Unisex
- Motor: Bosch
- battery: 400 Wh
- Speed: up to 20 km/h
- Gear change: 9-speed derailleur, Shimano
- Brakes: 2 disc brakes
- Wheel/tyre: 24 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tyres
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle
€ 219,00 per person and stay
Woom kids bike 20 inches
- Children from 1,15 m - 1,30 m
- models: WOOM 4
- Weight: 7,3 kg
- Frame: Aluminium child frame
- Gear change: 8-speed SRAM X4 twist shifter
- Brakes: 2 V-brakes
€ 99,00 per person and stay
KTM kids bike
20 inch:
- Children from 1,15 m - 1,30 m
- Models: KTM Wild Cat
- Frame: Aluminium child frame 20 inch
- Gear change: 3-speed hub gears, Shimano
- Brakes: Pedal brake, 1 rim brake, Shimano V-Brake
24 inch:
- Children from 1,20 m - 1,40 m
- Models: KTM Wild One/Wild Cat
- Frame: Aluminium child frame 24 inch
- Gear change: 18-speed ketene gear with freewheel, Shimano
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano V-Brakes
€ 99,00 per person and stay
Child's seat
- Manufacturer: HAMAX
- up to 22 kg
- 2-7 years
€ 35,00 per person and stay
Children's trailer
- Manufacturer: HAMAX
- Child up to 40 kg/up to 6 years
- 2 small children up to 3 years. (independent sitting)
€ 99,00 per person and stay
Saddlebags
- 1 bag per room
Your comfortable start to your cycling holiday
NEW and exclusive with OÖ Touristik: We organize the pick-up of your bike from your home.
This way you can travel to your vacation carefree. At our bike pick-up point in Passau, you take over your private bike and comfortably start your first bike tour. And back you go the same way.
Only bookable for collection from an address in Germany.
Prices:
Kombi offer 1: € 449,-
1 suitcase and 1 bike there and back
Kombi offer 1: € 699,-
2 suitcases and 2 bikes there and back
Individual services:
Luggage transport there and back: € 179,- per suitcase (max. 23 kg)
Bicycle transport there and back: € 329,- per bicycle (max. 25 kg)
Bookable in season C (27.04.2024 - 20.09.2024)
This is how it works:
We collect your bike & luggage from your home address.
- We will contact you by phone or e-mail approx. 1 week before the start of your trip to arrange the pick-up date. You will then receive a confirmation including a pick-up slip by e-mail.
- Please note the following points for the transport:
- The printed collection note must be clearly visible on the case and bike
- E-bike batteries must be removed for safety reasons
- Your luggage and bike are of course insured against loss or theft
- To avoid possible minor damage (small scratches,...), we recommend packing delicate areas on your bike.
- Your bike and luggage will be delivered to our bike hire centre in Passau, handed over to our staff and can then be collected by you at any time.
Tip: Our bike rental is located in the Globus car park, where you can park your car for the duration of your holiday. We will be happy to reserve a parking space for you (step 2 in the booking process: "Additional services")
- Enjoy your cycling holiday with your private bike!
- On the day of departure, bring your bike back to our bike hire centre in Passau. From there it will be brought to your home on the agreed delivery date.
How to book:
In step 2 "Additional services" in the booking form, select which offer you would like to use - combined or individual transport. These services are listed in the booking confirmation and are part of your booked package holiday.
