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Krems/Mautern

Individual arrival. Use the day to explore the surroundings and let the day end with a glass of original Wachau wine.

Routings/program suggestions

Kamptal cycle path Rosenburg – Krems/Mautern, approx. 42 km + train ride Krems – Rosenburg (possible on day 2 only)

A train gets you to Rosenburg in the morning. (train tickets included). The correspondent renaissance palace offers, besides a beautiful scenery, a bird of prey demonstrations. You cycle along the Kamptal cycle path towards Gars am Kamp. The former residency of the Babenberg clan – the ruins of Gars-Thunau, awaits you. You pedal back to Krems and pass through the historic wine town of Langenlois which invites you to have some coffee or tea break in the picturesque old town.

Please note, that Rosenburg castle is open only from May on – customers who arrive in April are not able to visit the castle. (of course the bike tour is possible anyway!)

Danube cycle path Melk – Spitz – Weißenkirchen – Dürnstein – Krems/Mautern, approx. 37 km + cruise Krems - Melk (possible on day 3 only)

This day starts with a cruise to Melk (cruise tickets included). Take your time to visit the beautiful monastery. Per bike, you go back to Krems/Mautern. We recommend visiting the Venus of Willendorf, going for a walk in the lovely town of Spitz with its “1000-bucket-hill” and exploring Weißenkirchen, as well as the castle and the ruins of Dürnstein.

Traisental cycle path Krems/Mautern – Herzogenburg – Göttweig– Krems/Mautern, approx. 52 km

Along the Traisental cycle path you get to know two stunning catholic monasteries, which represent together with Melk monastery the past and present importance of this region from a catholic and economic view. Visit Herzogenburg, with its impressive Augustinian Canons' Monastery. You will pass vineyards, wheat fields and forests as you cycle on to Göttweig Monestary (steep ascend). There are approx. 45 monks living in Göttweig at the moment. Enjoy the view!

Danube cycle path Krems/Mautern – Tulln, approx. 48 km

Ride the centerpiece of the classical Danube cycle path. Especially the beautiful flower-town of Tulln should not be missed. You can also visit the famous garden fair called “Die Garten Tulln” from April until October. Catch the train back to Krems/Mautern in the afternoon (train tickets not included). Train tickets are available on site at the train station.

Danube cycle path Krems/Mautern – Tulln, approx. 43 km + train ride Tulln-Krems (possible on day 5 only)

Ride the centerpiece of the classical Danube cycle path. Especially the beautiful flower-town of Tulln should not be missed. You can also visit the famous garden fair called “Die Garten Tulln” from April until October. Catch the included train Tulln - Krems (outside the season of Wachaubahn).

Krems/Mautern – Furth – Göttweig – Angern, approx. 25km

Today you cycle the “Göttweig tour”. Past the wine-towns of Mautern, Furth and Palt you will see different cultures like vineyards, wheat fields and forests as you cycle on to Göttweig Abbey (steep ascend). There are approx. 45 monks living in Göttweig at the moment. Enjoy the view!

Day trip to Vienna

If you want to explore a metropolis you can catch a train from Krems to Vienna (approx. 1hr, not included). Meet the beautiful multicultural, musical city of Vienna between Mozart, Sissi and the St. Stephans Cathedral. Also do not forget to eat the famous Viennese Schnitzel.

Day of rest in Krems

This day is dedicated to the wine town Krems. After the wine tasting at the winemakers Krems you should stroll through this lovely town. In the pedestrian area you will find several shops which can be useful if you still need souvenirs for your loved ones at home. The Krems Cathedral, the Piaristenkirche as well as the “Steiner Tor” invite you to an expedition. If you do not want to spare physical activity today, you may also want to take a walk in the vineyards.

Krems/Mautern

Individual departure.

Please note, that Rosenburg castle is opening only in May – customers who arrive in April are not able to visit the castle. (of course the bike tour is possible anyway! )