2026
Mit Rad und Schiff von Passau nach Wien

By bike and boat on the Danube

With the MS Prinzessin Katharina from Engelhartszell to Vienna

Engelhartszell – Linz – Vienna – Melk – Engelhartszell

  • Engelszell Abbey, Schlögener Schlinge
  • Cultural city of Linz, imperial Vienna
  • Strudengau and Wachau
  • Imperial Vienna, Melk Abbey
  • Daily routes ●●○○○, altitude profile ●○○○○
  • Bike & Boat: MS Prinzessin Katharina

days
7

Ø km per day
40

You can get to know the Austrian Danube between Engelhartszell and Vienna in a special way by bike and boat. In contrast to the classic cycle tour on the Danube cycle path, you don't need to pack your suitcase every day. This is because you don't stay overnight in inns and hotels, but on the MS Prinzessin Katharina. The spacious river boat accompanies you on your tour from Engelhartszell to Vienna and back again. Some sections of the tour by bike and boat on the Austrian Danube are covered on board, so you can cycle the entire route comfortably in a week. You will discover the idyllic landscapes around the Schlögener Schlinge, the Wachau and the Strudengau. Another highlight of the trip by bike and boat on the Austrian Danube is the former imperial city of Vienna, whose historic center and Schönbrunn Palace are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You can also sample Austria's culinary delights: from Trappist beer in Engelszell Abbey to Wachau wine and Viennese coffee house culture, from Wiener Schnitzel to apricot dumplings and Sacher torte.

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    OE-S-EE7ki
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Arrival Days
    Saturdays
  • Travel documents Languages
    German, English
  • Print version PDF
    Incl. ship description
  • Parking information
    Fenced, video-monitored outdoor area, directly at the harbor, within walking distance: approx. 75 €; parking garage: approx. 95 €.
  • Minimum number of participants
    Minimum number of participants to be reached 21 days before departure: 80 persons. Changes to the itinerary due to weather, water level or technical conditions are possible and are reserved.
  • Own bikes
    Due to the limited space available on the ship, it is only partially possible to bring your own bike, please select in the booking form whether you are traveling with your own bike or your own electric bike. E-bikes are only permitted on board with a removable battery.
  • Notes
    In Austria, helmets are compulsory for children up to the age of 12.
Map by bike and boat from Passau to Vienna
MS Prinzessin Katharina

Day 1: Individual arrival in Engelhartszell

Welcome to Austria! Engelhartszell is the perfect starting point for your trip by bike and boat along the Austrian Danube. The town, just a few kilometers from Passau, looks back on a history that dates back to Roman times. The Angelszell Abbey is particularly worth a visit. The only Trappist monastery in Austria impresses with its baroque architecture and rococo furnishings. It is also known for its fine liqueurs and home-brewed beer. Embarkation takes place from approx. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Overnight stay in Engelhartszell

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Engelhartszell collegiate church

Collegiate church in Engelhartszell

Day 2: Engelhartszell – Aschach, approx. 40 km, Aschach – Linz – Tulln (boat)

On the first stage of your journey by bike and boat along the Austrian Danube, you will reach the impressive natural wonder of the Schlögener Schlinge after just a few kilometers. Here, the Danube makes a striking 180-degree turn in a U-shaped loop - a spectacular sight. The most beautiful view of this panorama is from the Schlögener Blick, which can be easily reached on foot from Schlögen. The ship awaits you in Aschach. After a stopover in Linz, the journey continues to Tulln in the evening and overnight.

Schlögen Loop

Schlögen Loop

Day 3: Tulln – Vienna-Nussdorf, approx. 30 – 40 km

Today you cycle along the Danube to Austria's capital Vienna. Just outside the city gates is the impressive Klosterneuburg Abbey - a baroque jewel with over 900 years of history. Inside, the Verdun Altar, an important masterpiece of medieval goldsmithing, is particularly impressive. A detour to the nearby Kahlenberg village is also worthwhile: from here, a leisurely walk through the vineyards leads to the viewing terrace on the Kahlenberg. Once at the top, you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view over the metropolis of Vienna.

Kahlenberg village

Viewing terrace on the Kahlenberg

Day 4: Rest day in Vienna, Vienna – Wachau (boat)

Today you have the opportunity to explore Vienna at your own pace. The city boasts a wealth of sights: from the imperial Hofburg Palace, the imposing St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Mozart House to the famous Prater and the elegant Belvedere Palace. In between, traditional Viennese coffee houses invite you to take a break - perhaps with a slice of Sachertorte and a Viennese Melange? Or discover the colorful hustle and bustle of the Naschmarkt, where culinary delights and international flair meet. Cast off in the late evening: the ship will take you to Krems in the Wachau region overnight.

Vienna

Belvedere Palace in Vienna

Day 5: Wachau / Krems – Melk, approx. 40 km

Today you will discover one of the most beautiful regions along the Austrian Danube: the Wachau. This UNESCO World Heritage landscape is characterized by rolling hills, steep vineyards and a wealth of historical treasures. Along your cycle route, picturesque villages such as the baroque Dürnstein invite you to take a break. A detour to the legendary Aggstein castle ruins allows you to immerse yourself in the world of the Middle Ages. Your destination for the day is the impressive Melk Abbey - a masterpiece of Austrian Baroque that towers majestically over the Danube.

Melk Abbey

Melk Abbey

Day 6: Melk – Grein, approx. 50 km

Today's tour of your journey by bike and boat along the Austrian Danube takes you through one of the most scenic areas of Lower Austria. You cycle around 50 kilometers through the idyllic Strudengau region, past vineyards, small villages and historic towns such as Ybbs and Pöchlarn. Along the way, cozy inns and viewpoints invite you to take a break with a view of the Danube. In your destination for the day, Grein, the charming pearl of the Strudengau, a visit to Greinburg Castle is well worthwhile. The impressive building is considered one of the oldest residential castles in Austria and still shapes the townscape to this day.

Strudengau

Strudengau

Day 7: Grein – Mauthausen, approx. 35 – 40 km, Mauthausen – Engelhartszell (boat)

You cycle through idyllic meadow landscapes and small villages, enjoying beautiful views of the Danube time and again. A stopover in Wallsee with its castle is well worth a visit. Once you arrive in Mauthausen, it is worth visiting the memorial site of the former concentration camp - a place of remembrance and warning. The boat awaits you in the afternoon for the onward journey to Engelhartszell. The trip takes place overnight.

Greinburg Castle

Greinburg Castle

Day 8: Individual departure from Engelhartszell

Your journey by bike and boat on the Austrian Danube ends today. Enjoy the first rays of sunshine on deck and the silence in the morning before you reach Engelhartszell. Disembarkation takes place at around 9.30 am. You start your individual journey home.

MS Prinzessin Katharina

MS Prinzessin Katharina

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and prices 2026

Arrival on Saturdays from 18.04.2026 to 26.09.2026Early booking discount: -30 €

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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MS Prinzessin Katharina – Main deck

Season A
18.04.

from1029 €
Season B
26.09.

from1129 €
Season C
02.05.
16.05.
30.05.
06.06.
20.06.
04.07. - 18.07.
08.08. - 22.08.
12.09.
from1199 €

All prices per person in a double cabin

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Services

  • 7 nights on board in double cabins with shower / WC
  • Full board (7 x breakfast, 6 x packed lunch, 6 x dinner)
  • Welcome drink
  • Coffee and tea in the afternoon
  • Farewell dinner with farewell drink
  • Bed linen and towels provided (no bath towels)
  • Daily cabin cleaning
  • Daily bike tour briefing, On-board tour guide
  • Digital travel documents and route navigation via app
  • Passenger and port charges
  • Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
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Not included:

  • Ferry trips, entrance fees and excursions, transfers
  • Drinks on board and gratuities for tour guide and crew

Minimum number of participants to be reached 21 days before departure: 80 persons
Changes to the itinerary due to weather, water levels or technical conditions are possible and reserved.

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Children's discount

On this cycle tour, bookings with children are only possible on request

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Additional services

Additional bookable services

Supplement double cabin for single use

price on request

Surcharge upper deck

249 €

All prices are per person

Insurance

The GuteFahrt protection includes the following benefits (without deductibles): travel cancellation insurance, health assistance, travel assistance, premature termination insurance, rebooking fee protection and luggage insurance.

These insurance policies are available for different durations of travel and can be booked directly via our online booking form. The costs per person are shown accordingly.

Important information: Authoritative for insurance protection are the general terms and conditions of insurance of AGA International S.A. The complete product and consumer information and terms and conditions of insurance can be found at www.allianz-assistance.de/pib or call: +49 89 - 624 24 - 460 to order a copy. We reserve the right to make changes to the benefits and premiums.

Note: the insurance policies are only available in German!

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Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
59 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
179 €

Types of Rental bikes

  • 7-gear unisex bike, hub gears with coaster brake or freewheel
  • Electric bike / pedelec, 8-gear unisex bike with coaster brake or freewheel
Fittings

Waterproof pannier, puncture repair kit (1 x per booking), spare inner tube (1 x per cabin), air pump (1 x per cabin)

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Route profile

  • Start / Destination
    Engelhartszell
  • Length
    approx. 195 - 210 km
    Daily routes ●●○○○
    between 35 and 50 km, Ø 40 km
    Altitude profile ●○○○○
  • Tour operated by
    Local cooperation partner
  • Mobility note
    The tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Map by bike and boat from Passau to Vienna

days
7

Ø km per day
40