
Highlights
- The sense of achievement after cycling from Linz to Vienna
- Winding your way through rural towns and farms following the famous Danube river
- Watching the kids feeding the animals at your farmyard accommodation
- The scenic riverboat ride from Dürnstein to Krems
- Riding the Reisenrad – one of the tallest ferris wheels in the world
- Exploring the wonderful sights and sounds of Vienna
There was a great sense of adventure, great scenery, a relaxing swim in the lake just outside Linz – we didn’t want the holiday to end!
Itinerary
Today you’ll arrive in Linz. Depending on flight times, you may have the chance to stretch your legs with a sightseeing wander around the city. We’d recommend Linz Zoo or The Fairytale World At Pöstlingberg.
Your local representative will meet you at your hotel to fit you to your hire bikes (if hiring) and to provide you with daily route information, including maps and notes. They will discuss your program and route and answer any questions you might have.
- Meals: Breakfast
This morning will see you cycling through the river wetlands towards the mouth of the river Enns. There should be time enough for you to spend some time visiting the oldest city in Austria, before reaching Mitterkirchen and your accommodation for the evening. You will be staying at a traditional farm house where the children can help feed the animals. Additionally, here you will find a Celtic village which will make you feel like you’ve cycled back in time.

- Meals: Breakfast
Today you will be cycling through the rich planes of the Machland area, towards the wild Strudengau – Valley with its dreamy little towns and villages. You will be riding through lush forests surrounded by untouched nature on your way to your evening’s destination; Marbach or Maria Taferl.

- Meals: Breakfast
Today you will see the Danube getting narrower. The valley is tighter and craggy where ruins of ancient castles seem to appear at every bend in the river. You can stop at the Persenbeug Castle, which still watches over the Danube from a stark rock outcropping. It dates from the 9th century, although its current form is “only” 400 years old. You will cycle first through Melk with the world’s biggest Baroque abbey. You will be riding through beautiful wine-growing villages on the way to Spitz. On arrival into Spitz, you’ll jump on a boat (with your bikes) to Dürnstein, where you will spend two nights in a wonderful hotel with pool and spa.

- Meals: Breakfast
There are lots of activities to choose from today (including hiking around the beautiful wine growing region or taking a boat ride), or you can spend the day in the hotel. The little ones can have fun in the pool, while you have time to taste some different wines in the shady hotel garden.
- Meals: Breakfast
After setting off this morning you’ll soon reach Krems, where you can take some time to visit the 1000 year old capital of the Wachau region. The route from Krems takes you through Donauauen (a National Park), until you reach the ‘City of Flowers‘; Tulln. The Egon-Schiele Museum is worth a visit.
- Meals: Breakfast
Today you’ll pass through Greifenstein and Klosterneuberg on the way to the Danube metropolis of Vienna. Once here you can visit the Würstelprater, the vibrant entertainment areas of Vienna’s Prater, where you can take a ride on the famous ferris wheel (tickets included). You could also consider the ZOOM Children’s Museum, the Schönbrunn Palace, the Natural History Museum or the Schmetterling (butterfly) House! We recommend eating some ice cream at the famous Zanoni ice cream parlour, and taking a carriage ride through the city!
- Meals: Breakfast
The time has come to head home but not before some last minute sightseeing and a chance to get those souvenirs you promised everyone back home. If you need some more time to fit everything in, we can organise extra nights for you in Vienna.
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The Cycling
Terrain
The route follows the river downstream all the way. You will be cycling on mostly flat terrain on an easy to follow and well-signed established cycle route on quiet roads and cycle paths. For this tour we recommend a hybrid bike, however road bikes can be used if preferred, (with slick or semi slick tyres) please contact the office for more details.
There is the option of catching a ferry up and down the river, with your bike, if the distances are too far on some days.

Family Cycling Grade
Distances generally of between 15-30 miles / 24-48 kms per day
For those looking for an easy-going route
Mainly on the flat
Some undulations and the odd cheeky climb
Our grading guidelines have been carefully created based on our many years of cycling experience, as well as customer feedback from our trips. Of course, if you're still struggling to figure out where you fit on the scale, do feel free to give us a quick call and we'll be more than happy to help!
For more information about our grading system click here.
Is this suitable for you?
Maybe you and your family have recently got into cycling and would like to do more over consecutive days, or maybe you‘re looking for a more energetic alternative to your usual vacation? If you’re looking for an opportunity to try some quiet, safe roads, cycle paths or some accessible, cycle friendly routes these trips might be for you. You’ll come across some gently undulating terrain and the odd cheeky challenge, so we’d generally expect those on a Grade 2 trip to ride their bikes relatively frequently at home, occasionally heading out as a family for some leisurely rides at the weekend.
We all enjoyed it tremendously and everything went like clock-work. We will certainly book another cycling holiday and have already recommended Skedaddle to several of our friends.
Dates & Prices

2021 Daily departures available from 27 Mar to 09 Oct.
We are able to offer the following discounts on the land only price for children. 0 – 5 Travel Free, 6 – 11 50%, 12 – 14 25%, 15 – 17 10%.
These discounts are applicable when the child is sharing a room with 2 fully-paying passengers and is dependent on availability.
Whats Included 
A) Accommodation (shared twin / double en suite rooms) in 4 star or good quality 3* hotels
B) Meals as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
C) Local representative (with welcome meeting)
D) Detailed route notes and maps
E) Luggage transfers
F) Ticket for the Ferris Wheel in Vienna
G) (Day 4) Boat ticket from Spitz to Dürnstein (incl. bikes)
What's not Included 
A) Bike hire (available if required)
B) Flights and charges for travelling with your bike
C) Meals not stated in the itinerary
D) Single room (available if required)
E) Travel insurance
F) Personal clothing and equipment
G) Personal expenditure (souvenirs, bar bills, hotel facilities etc)
H) Entrance fees to museums and other attractions en route
I) Travel to first hotel on arrival day
J) Travel from final hotel on departure day
K) Tourist tax (to be paid locally where applicable)
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News, Reviews & Stories
Reviews
Marie, London, UKA tremendous trip...Thank you all very much for organising our Danube cycling trip. It was a huge success! We all enjoyed it tremendously and everything went like clock-work. We will certainly book another cycling holiday with you next year and have already recommended you to several of our friends.
Sophie, Shropshire, UKExcellent...There was a great sense of adventure, lovely weather, great scenery, relaxing swim in lake just outside Linz – we didn’t want the holiday to end!