Along the Danube to Vienna

Arrive in Passau and take time to explore its baroque old town, winding lanes, and cathedral, home to the largest church organ in the world. Boarding begins between 4 and 5 pm. As evening falls, cast off for your first boat journey down the Danube, watching the skyline of towers and domes fade into the sunset.

Cycle through the Upper Danube Valley, past forests, meadows, and quiet riverside villages. Small rustic inns invite you to pause, and the scent of freshly grilled fish lingers in the air. Don’t miss the viewpoint at Schlögener Schlinge, where the Danube twists back on itself in a dramatic loop.

Enjoy another morning on the riverside path before reaching Linz, capital of Upper Austria. On a guided stroll (optional) you’ll discover its cathedral, the steep Pöstlingberg railway, and the innovative ARS Electronica Museum. In the afternoon your boat continues downstream to Tulln.

Your final ride into Vienna takes you past Klosterneuburg Monastery, a magnificent 900-year-old baroque building. Nearby, the wine taverns of Kahlenbergerdorf offer a welcoming pause before you arrive in the city. In 2025, an optional bus and walking tour is available to introduce Vienna’s many sights.

Spend the day exploring Vienna, either by bike or with a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour (optional). Ride along the Ringstrasse, sample cakes in a traditional café, browse the Naschmarkt food market, or end the evening with a classical concert in Sisi’s summer residence (optional).

Discover the Wachau Valley, a landscape of terraced vineyards and apricot orchards. Cycle through the picturesque lanes of Dürnstein, then on to Spitz, a village renowned for its celebrated Wachau wines.

Begin in Grein, home to Austria’s oldest theatre. Today’s ride takes you through the Strudengau region, with highlights including Clam Castle (often with personal tours from the owner) and the Celtic Village at Mitterkirchen. The day ends in Mauthausen, with its important WWII memorial site.