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Innsbruck - Vienna

Inn Cycle Path, Salzkammergut and the capital of Austria

Route

Tour profile/Level 2

Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, the beautiful Salzkammergut as well as many lakes and rivers, and finally the Waltz Metropole Vienna make this cycling trip to an unique experience.

Day 1: Innsbruck

Individual arrival and check-in. You receive your travel documents. Take your time strolling through the vibrant city in the Alps with its famous "Goldenes Dachl" (golden roof).

Day 2: Innsbruck – Zillertal, approx. 45 km

Worth seeing is the old city center with the "Golden Roof". After that, you leave Innsbruck by the Olympic Village and cycle via Hall to Wattens. Here you can visit the Swarovski Crystal Worlds. Via Schwaz you reach Strass im Zillertal.

Day 3: Zillertal – Wörgl, approx. 25 km

Today several castles show the way to Brixlegg and Rattenberg (smallest town in Tyrol). Passing the popular "Kundler Klamm" (Kundler Gorge) until you reach Wörgl.

Day 4: Wörgl - Kirchberg, approx. 24 km

From the Inntal Valley you cycle into the hilly “Kaiserwinkl” of Tyrol. You absolutely should plan a longer break on the idyllic Walchsee before you cycle via Waidach through the imposing Tyrolean mountain landscape to today’s Kirchberg.

Day 5: Kirchberg/Kitzbühel – Lofer, approx. 45 km + train ride St. Johann - Saalfelden

Cycling to St. Johann, up to Hochfilzen and leogang you will cross the summit by train until you reach Saalfelden in the Saalachtal. Follow the river Saalach to Lofer.

Day 6: Lofer - Salzburg, approx. 45 km

Leaving the traditional Lofer, the cycle route leads you along the banks of the Saalach along the "green border" to the Bavarian Bad Reichenhall. Once again, in Austria, you will meet soon in the cultural city of Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Day 7: Salzburg - Wolfgangsee, approx. 45 km

You begin the tour exploring the birthplace of the world famous classical composer W.A. Mozart. Cycling along the breathtaking Drachenwand you reach the beautiful Mondsee. Enjoy the downhill to St.Gilgen and let the day end up with a ship ride on the “Wolfgangsee”.

Day 8: Wolfgansee - Traunsee, approx. 40 km

You explore St.Wolfgang before you cycle to the old imperial village of Bad Ischl, where you find traces and follow the footprints of Emperor Franz Josef and his Empress Sissi all over the area. A “must-do” is a stop at the famous pastry shop “Zauner”. Along the river Traun you cycle until Traunkirchen.

Day 9: Traunsee – Linz, approx. 40 km + train ride Wels – Linz

This cycling stretch leads you through the Alpine foreland to the state capital of Upper Austria, Linz. You can take the train from Wels to shorten the stage (approx. 30 km).

Day 10: Linz - Strudengau,approx. 60 km

Enjoy the day with a visit to the monastery in St. Florian and stop by the oldest towns in Austria, the welcoming village of Enns. Discover the romantic baroque village of Grein, where the oldest existing theatre in Austria is located.

Day 11: Strudengau - Wachau, approx. 50 km

Passing through the regions of Strudengau and Nibelungengau, you reach the famous Wachau, nominated as an UNESCO World Culture Heritage Area. Visit the unique Benedictine monastery of Melk or sample the local wine at one of the "Heurigen“ (typical Austrian wine taverns).

Day 12: Wachau - Region Krems, approx. 40 km

During your travel to Krems you cycle through the attractive vineyards of Spitz, Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein. Along the way you see cozy Taverns, where you can relax and enjoy the Austrian hospitality.
  • => Excursion: Wine tasting

    Wachau: Wine tasting
    in the historical "Alte Salzstadln" (17th cent.)
    White wine (Grüner Veltliner, Federspiel, Riesling Federspiel, Saubignon Blanc), Red wine (Zweigelt), Incl. bread

    Price: € 7,- per Person

Day 13: Region Krems - Vienna, approx. 45 km + train ride Tulln-Vienna

Today you cycle through the unique cultural landscape of this UNESCO world heritage region until Tulln. From there the journey goes on by train and leads you to the Capital of Austria, Vienna.
  • => Excursion: Vienna - City tour by bike

    Vienna City tour by BIKE
    Discover Vienna in a very special way! By bike you will experience all those famous sights from a new and completely different point of view.  Some of the highlights are: the State Opera, Johann Strauß Monument in the City Park, the Hofburg - the winter residence of the Habsburgs (the family that ruled Vienna and half of Europe for over 600 years), the Rathaus (town hall), and - of course - St. Stephan’s Cathedral, Vienna’s most famous landmark. The ideal way to see Vienna. Easy route on bike paths or streets with little traffic. Frequent stops for taking pictures! End close to the Sate Opera / Schillerpark

    Tour times: May - September daily 10 am and 2 pm every friday and Saturday (only English) or at 2 pm daily  (German)

    Meeting point: Bösendorferstrasse 5,  1010 Vienna - close to the state opera

    • Adult with own bike:  37,- € | Duration: approx. 3 hrs / 15 km 
    • Bike Rental additional 8,- € per bike
  • => Excursion: Waltz and Operetta Concert at a Viennese palais

    Waltz and Operetta Concert at a Viennese palais

    The "Salonochester Alt Wien", led by Professor Udo Zwoelfer, is one of the best known interpreters of classical Viennese music and manages to make the most impressive compositions by our "King of Waltz" Johann Strauss and the primary representative of Viennese music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, even more unique. Our virtuosic musicians, excellent opera singers and enchanting ballet dancers present an evening full of Viennese charm- including spirited sounds of waltz, polka, arias and duets, as well as operetta and concert solo pieces at the highest artistic level possible.

    Daily at 08:15 PM - 10:00 PM (with a 15 min. interval)

    Location: Wiener Kursalon im Stadtpark, Johannesgasse 33, 1010 Wien

    Prices:
    Category A: € 69,-
    Category B: € 59,-

     

  • => Excursion: Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off

    Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off

    The hop-on hop-off facility allows you to explore the city at your leisure and our double-decker buses  offer  a panoramic view of Vienna. Simply book with us online, the service enables you to see the sights in your speed and gives you the flexibility to start the tour at any stations the hop-on hop-off stops.

    HOP ON HOP OFF
    •    Short waiting times
    •    Audio guides in 16 languages
    •    Free guided city walk
    •    Kids’ channel in German and English
    •    Discounted family tickets
    •    Free Wi-Fi on the buses

    The HOP ON HOP OFF tours of VIENNA SIGHTSEEING are an easy way to explore Vienna. You can choose from 6 routes and over 50 stops. Hop on and hop off at as many stops as you like with just one ticket. Tickets also include a guided city walk through the historical city centre of Vienna. Explore Vienna’s city centre on our guided city walk. You will hear interesting facts about Austria’s capital and see some of the 1st district’s most famous buildings, such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera. Optionally, you can add on a boat tour or a ride in a horse-drawn carriage.

    Price:

    • Hop-On Hop-Off-Ticket Vienna 24h all routes incl. guided walk: € 27,-/adult , € 18,-/child (5-15 years)

Day 14: Vienna

Individual Departure or extended stay

Services

Included services:
  • 13 nights in room, private facilities
     
  • Breakfast or 11x dinner for surcharge (in Vienna and Salzburg only breakfast)Daily luggage transport (1 piece p. P/ max 20 kg)
     
  • 1 x train ride St. Johann in Tirol – Saalfelden incl. bike
     
  • 1 x train ride Wels – Linz incl. bike
     
  • 1 x train ride Tulln – Vienna incl. bike
     
  • Free WLAN in all hotels
     
  • Service-hotline (also accessible on weekends)
     
  • Handlebar bag with maps and information material per room

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type

    Extras

    Discounts extra bed in double room with 2 full paying adults
    0-6,99 years - 100%
    7-11,99 years - 50%
    12-14,99 years - 25%
    15-99 years   - 10%
       
    Bicycle & equipment  
    7/21-speed-bike 75
    E-bike 169
    Helmet Purchase 29
    Additional nights
    Innsbruck 4* (dbl/sgl) 76/108
    Passau 4* (dbl/sgl) 68/98

    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Accommodation

    Bicycle

    Bicycles inclusive panniers

    Trekking bikes

    • Ladies trekking bike 21-speed, freewheel, 28 inch tyres
    • Men’s trekking bike 21-speed, freewheel, 28 inch tyres
    • E-Bikes: KTM Macina Fun, unisex or mens frame, 8 or 9 speed
    • Child E-Bike (from 130cm)
    • Trailer, Child seats, Child bikes

    E-bikes | electrical bikes | pedelecs

    E-Bikes are a great opportunity for people with different fitness level to take on a bike holiday together. With e-bikes every tour is a delight!

    Please note: E-Bikes are very popular. As tghere is limited availybility please reserve your bikes early!


    Bicycle breakdowns

    It can happen even with new wheels and by best servicing. With the rental bikes you will receive repair vouchers which you can present in our authorised workshops along the way. Should a repair not be possible, please contact our service number! In a few hotels/guest houses we have some bikes on stock if you need to change them during the trip.


    Private bicycles

    You are welcome to bring your own bicycle. It is adapted especially to your needs. Do not forget to bring a repair kit with all necessary tools such as: keys, reserve tube and lock. Please check your own bicycle for operability upon arrival.

    Valid for danube cycle path: For the return journey to Passau we recommend the reservation of the bus transfer or the train ride - some trains offer bicycle-parking possibilities, however those are limited and a reservation is necessary.


    Rental bike disclaimer

    If a traveller rents a  bike, he is basically liable for damages and theft. When booking our rental bike disclaimer, we assume liability so that in case of loss or damage to the rental bike (when properly used and secured) no financial responsibility must be paid. Excluded from this are only lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage due to intent or gross negligence.

    Details see under "Dates and Prices"

    Useful

    ARRIVAL - PARKING - DEPARTURE

    ARRIVAL BY PLANE

    Airport: Innsbruck (INN), Vienna (VIE)
    Airport Innsbruck - Starthotel: Bus 4169 direct to the station "Innsbruck Löwenhaus/ORF Rennweg) (approx. 30min) Ticketprice approx. € 5,00 or you can take a taxi for approx. € 16,00 (approx. 15min)
    Endhotel - Airport Vienna: Subway line U1 to the station "Praterstern" and then with the S7 to the airport. approx. 40min and ticketprice approx. € 5,00. Or you can also take a taxi with a prie of € 30,00 (approx. 30min)


    ARRIVAL BY CAR

    Parking: hotel garage approx. € 50.-/week (reservation necessary), subterranean garage in the city centre approx. € 40.-/week. Please contact the hotel about parking before arrival!


    ARRIVAL BY TRAIN

    Train station: Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Wien Haupbahnhof
    Train station Innsbruck - Starthotel: Bus S1/S2 to the station "Hall in Tirol-Thaur Bahnstraße" and with the bus 4123 to the station "Innsbruck Löwenhaus/ORF Rennweg". price € 5,00 (approx. 30min) or you take a taxi for € 8,00 (approx. 5min)
    Endhotel - train station Vienna: Subway line U1 to the station "Hauptbahnhof" Ticketprice approx. € 4,00 and approx. 15min or you take a taxi for approx. € 20,00 (approx. 15min)


    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Helmets: are mandatory in Austria for children up to 12 years!

    Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 - 2,5 per person/night)

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