Touring Bike (EB)
£77 for 7 days
This route links two of Austria’s great cities - from Mozart’s Salzburg to imperial Vienna - with a backdrop of riverside riding, Baroque towns, monastery stops, and scenic bends in the Danube. Think quiet forests, historic squares, and classic Austrian landscapes, plus the odd Trappist beer for good measure. A trip for culture lovers who like to earn their strudel.
Highlights
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Arrive in Salzburg, Mozart’s hometown, packed with history and baroque charm. Wander the old town, visit Mozart’s birthplace, and take in landmarks like Mirabell Palace and the Hohensalzburg Fortress before tomorrow’s ride.
Leave Salzburg behind and stop in Oberndorf, home to the Silent Night chapel. Forest paths lead to Tittmoning, then onward to Burghausen, known for its atmospheric old town and the longest castle complex in Europe.
Ride via Braunau and spot birdlife along the riverbanks on the way to Obernberg. Don’t miss the Reichersberg Monastery. Continue to Schärding, famous for its colourful Baroque townhouses along the Silberzeile.
Cycle into Passau, where three rivers meet and it's worth a visit to its cathedral, home to the world’s largest church organ. Follow the Danube past Obernzell and Engelhartszell, home to Austria’s only Trappist brewery. Finish at the dramatic Schlögener Schlinge river bend, reached by ferry.
Enjoy a final look at the Schlögener bend before rolling through riverside towns Aschach, Ottensheim, and Wilhering. Continue to Linz for a coffee stop, then on to Enns, Austria’s oldest town, with its tower and Lauriacum Museum.
A riverside day via Grein, with its charming theatre and riverside castle. Ride through the Strudengau gorge and into the fringes of Austria’s wine region. Overnight in Marbach or Maria Taferl, home to a pilgrimage church perched high above the Danube.
Start with a visit to the grand Melk Abbey, then roll through the Wachau, stopping in pretty wine towns like Weißenkirchen, Dürnstein, and Krems. From here, take the train to Vienna and settle into Austria’s stylish capital.
Depart Vienna or extend your stay to explore more cafés, museums, and classical charm.
We recommend flying to Salzburg and returning from VIenna.
Your cycling holiday is as much about where you unwind as where you ride, so we’ve chosen places that feel like a genuine welcome at the end of each day. For this tour you can choose the style that suits you best: Option 1: Charming & authentic: A relaxed collection of 3* hotels, family-run inns and B&Bs, offering personality, great hospitality and a real taste of local life. Option 2: A touch of extra comfort: A mix of 3* and 4* hotels, blending friendly character with a little more luxury
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Vienna, Austria • Salzburg, Austria • Danube, Austria
Getting to the start (Salzburg)
By plane: Salzburg Airport (SZG) has direct flights from UK airports with British Airways, Lufthansa, easyJet and Ryanair. The airport is 3km from the city centre, with trolleybus connections in around 25 minutes. Munich Airport (MUC) is an excellent alternative, around 1.5 hours from Salzburg by train, with a wider range of UK connections.
By car: Salzburg is around 1,100km from Calais, taking approximately 10 to 11 hours. The city sits on the A1 Westautobahn between Munich and Vienna.
Getting home from the tour (Vienna)
By plane: Vienna International Airport (VIE) is served by direct flights from all major UK airports with British Airways, Austrian Airlines, easyJet and Ryanair. The City Airport Train (CAT) reaches Vienna city centre in 16 minutes.
By car: Vienna is around 300km east of Salzburg on the A1 motorway, taking around 3 hours. This is a popular one-way drive if you have a hire car, allowing you to explore the Danube Valley en route.
Bikes are not included. You are welcome to bring your own bike or hire one. Please see our bike hire section for details.
Flights are not included. Please refer to the what's included section for full details.
We will confirm your booking within 48 hours of receiving your enquiry. Please wait for confirmation before booking flights or making other travel arrangements.
Most itineraries include cycling on most days, with some rest or shorter days built in. Please check the itinerary for day-by-day details.
The latest you can book is 9 days before departure. This gives us enough time to confirm arrangements and accommodation.
You will receive full travel details, including accommodation, meeting points and local contacts, 3 to 5 weeks before departure.
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