2026
Mit Rad und Schiff von Passau nach Wien

Boat and bike from Passau to Vienna

Discover the Austrian Danube on the MS Lisabelle

Passau – Linz – Vienna – Passau

  • Three-river city of Passau, Schlögener Schlinge
  • Cultural city of Linz, imperial Vienna
  • Strudengau and Wachau
  • Melk Abbey Benedictine Abbey
  • Daily routes ●○○○○, altitude profile ●○○○○
  • Bike & Boat: MS Lisabelle

Days
8

Ø km per day
35

With Boat and bike from Passau to Vienna you get to know the Danube in a special way. In contrast to the classic bike tour on the Danube Cycle Route, packing your suitcase every day is not necessary. This is because you will not be staying overnight in inns and hotels, but on the MS Lisabelle. The spacious riverboat will accompany you on your tour from Passau to Vienna and back to Passau. You will cover some sections of the tour by Boat and Bike on the Danube on board, so that you can comfortably cover the entire route in one week.You will discover the idyllic landscapes around the Schlögener Schlinge, the Wachau and the Strudengau. Another highlight of the trip by Boat and Bike on the Danube is the former imperial city of Vienna, whose historic center with St. Stephen's Cathedral, Schönbrunn Palace and Hofburg Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also taste Austria's culinary delights: from Trappist beer in Engelszell Abbey to the wine of the Wachau region and Viennese coffeehouse culture, from Wiener Schnitzel to apricot dumplings and Sachertorte.

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    OE-S-PW7li
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Arrival days
    on Saturdays
  • Travel documents Languages
    German, English
  • Print version PDF
    incl. ship description
  • Own bikes
    Due to the limited space available on the ship, it is only partially possible to take your own bike with you. Please select in the booking form whether you are traveling with your own bike or your own electric bike.
  • Parking information
    Fenced, uncovered parking lot, costs approx. 120 Euro or parking garage, costs approx. 140 Euro, incl. transfer from/to the ship, payable on site, pre-booking required. You will receive the registration form for this with your travel documents.
  • Minimum number of participants
    Minimum number of participants to be reached by 28 days before departure: 90 persons.
  • Notes
    In Austria, helmets are compulsory for children up to the age of 12.
    Changes in the itinerary due to weather, water level or technical conditions are possible and remain reserved.
Map to bike and boat on the Austrian Danube
MS Lisabelle

Day 1: Individual arrival in Passau, Passau – Engelhartszell (boat)

Welcome to your journey by boat and bike from Passau to Vienna! We start in Passau. After a walk through the winding streets to get to know the old town, the embarkation takes place between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. The MS Lisabelle is ready at the pier and the crew welcomes you. After that it's time to cast off and your journey begins with a comfortable boat trip to Engelhartszell.

Passau

View of Passau

Day 2: Engelhartszell – Brandstatt, approx. 45 km

Don't miss the visit to Engelszell Abbey before starting the first stage on the bike. Liqueurs and beers from the monastery are famous throughout Austria. A few kilometers later, you will cycle through the impressive natural spectacle of the Schlögener Schlinge. In the U-shaped river loop, the Danube turns 180 degrees - impressive. You will enjoy the most beautiful view of the loop from Schlögener Blick, which you can reach on foot from Schlögen. Afterwards you cycle on to Brandstatt. The MS Lisabelle is already waiting for you.

Schloegen loop

The Schlögener Schlinge

Day 3: Brandstatt – Linz, approx. 25 km, Linz – Tulln (boat)

Today you will start a short stage of your journey by boat and bike from Passau to Vienna. This gives you plenty of time to get to know Linz, Austria's third largest city. In the middle of the 20th century, Linz had a reputation as a dusty steel town. That changed in 2009 at the latest, when it was named European Capital of Culture along with Vilnius. In addition to the Ars Electronica Center and the Lentos Art Museum, the city offers a wealth of other cultural sites worth seeing and a colorful cultural program. From Linz, the tour continues by boat to Tulln.

Linz

View of Linz

Day 4: Tulln – Wien-Nussdorf, approx. 30 km

Off to Vienna! On the way, a stop at Klosterneuburg Abbey is worthwhile. Even from a distance you will recognize the towers of the abbey, which was founded 900 years ago. The Verdun Altar in the Leopold Chapel represents a highlight of medieval goldsmith art. Now it is only a few kilometers to the Austrian capital. If you like, in the evening you will have the opportunity to experience a classical waltz and operetta concert (not included) at Schönbrunn Palace. The palace is one of the most beautiful baroque complexes in Europe.

The Klosterneuburg Monastery

The Klosterneuburg Monastery

Day 5: Rest day in Vienna, Wien – Wachau (boat)

Today is free for you to discover Vienna according to your wishes. Vienna is bursting with sights worth seeing. The Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Mozart's House are just as much a part of it as the Prater and Belvedere Palace. In between, take a break in one of the traditional Viennese coffee houses. Perhaps with a piece of Sachertorte and a Viennese melange? Or how about a flying visit to the Naschmarkt? In the evening, you will travel overnight by boat in the direction of the Wachau.

The Belvedere Palace in Vienna

The Belvedere Palace in Vienna

Day 6: Wachau / Krems – Melk, approx. 40 km, Melk – Grein (boat)

Today, the Wachau is the focus of your journey by Boat and Bike along the Danube. The region is one of the most picturesque in the country and is characterized by a hilly landscape and steep vineyards. Likewise, along the Danube you can get to know historic sites such as the Baroque town of Dürnstein and immerse yourself in the Middle Ages at the legendary ruins of Aggstein Castle. In your destination of the day, Melk, another highlight awaits you. Melk Abbey is one of the most beautiful baroque buildings in Austria. In the evening, the boat sets sail in the direction of Grein.

The Melk Abbey

The Melk Abbey

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

Before you get on your bike today, a walk through the charming town of Grein is worthwhile. Especially Greinburg Castle will attract your attention. It is considered the oldest inhabited castle in Austria and can be visited on a guided tour. Through the hinterland of the Strudengau you will pass Clam Castle and the Celtic village of Mitterkirchen to Mauthausen. There you have the opportunity to visit the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial.

View of Grein and Greinburg Castle

View of Grein and Greinburg Castle

Day 8: Individual departure

Today your journey by Boat and Bike from Passau to Vienna already ends. Enjoy the first rays of sun on deck and the silence in the morning before you reach Passau. Around 11 a.m. the disembarkation takes place. You will start your individual journey home.

Passau, Old Town

View of the old town of Passau

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and prices 2026

Arrival on Saturdays from 25.04.2026 to 19.09.2026Early booking discount: -30 €

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

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MS Lisabelle - Main deck

Season A
25.04.

from879 €
Season B
23.05. - 30.05.
11.07. - 25.07.
15.08. - 22.08.
from1029 €
Season C
13.06.
05.09.
19.09.
from1179 €

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, 7 x dinner)
  • Welcome drink
  • Coffee and tea in the afternoon
  • Farewell dinner with farewell drink
  • On-board musicians
  • 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 28 days before departure: 90 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

Surcharge main deck

319 €

Surcharge upper deck

529 €

Supplement double cabin for single use

price on request

Surcharge guided bike tours

price on request

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Passau
 DBL

85 €

 SGL

119 €

All prices are per person

Package with guided bike tours

You can easily turn your individual trip by bike and boat on the Austrian Danube into a guided bike tour. To do this, simply book our package with cycle tour guide.

Here, a cycle tour guide accompanies you on the daily bike tours. In small groups of 10 to a maximum of 18 people you will learn many details about the country and its people and get shown hidden sights or secret places.

Included Services:

  • Bike tour guide
  • Fees for ferries
  • Bike loan helmet (for adults)

You can book the package with guided bike tours on the following travel dates:

30.05.2026 | 22.08.2026

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Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
105 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
259 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 24-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
  • E-bike / pedelec
Fittings

Pannier, handlebar bag, bike lock, repair kit (1 x per booking)

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Route profile

  • Start / Destination
    Passau
  • Length
    approx. 175 km
    Daily routes ●○○○○
    between 25 and 45 km, Ø 35 km
    Altitude profile ●○○○○
  • Tour operated by
    Local cooperation partner
  • Mobility note
    The trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Map to bike and boat on the Austrian Danube

Days
8

Ø km per day
35