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Ad vineas Gästehaus Nikolaihof
Newly built in the Wachau style, this guest house with 15 large, classically furnished rooms is only a few steps away from the Nikolaihof. The surrounding wine and apricot garden has a swimming pond with a large wooden deck, a sunbathing area and a children's playground.
The rich breakfast buffet offers regional specialties from organic farming. All rooms are equipped with shower / WC and satellite TV.
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Steigenberger 4-star Superior Hotel & Spa
The Steigenberger Hotel and Spa Krems, in a fantastic location with a panoramic view of the Danube, is the perfect starting point for a variety of activities in the picturesque Wachau region. Nestled in the gentle hills of the Krems vineyards, the modern hotel offers an oasis of relaxation that will delight wellness enthusiasts in particular.
The tastefully furnished rooms are equipped with shower and WC and have numerous amenities: A hire bath basket with fluffy bathrobe provides additional comfort, and a minibar, flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and an in-room safe round off the facilities. Here, guests can enjoy the combination of nature, pleasure and relaxation to the full.
Tour
The pretty twin town of Krems-Mautern on the Danube is located about 400 km east of Munich and can be easily reached via the A8 and A1 autobahns, as well as by train (travel time from Munich 4-5 hours). Depending on what time you arrive at the hotel, you can stroll through the old town or simply end your day of arrival in the hotel with a good glass of Wachau wine.
Travel date 6th April - 29th May
Look forward to this centerpiece of the classic Danube Cycle Path, which you should definitely not miss. Especially not with the flower city of Tulln as a highlight. On the way, take a break in the historic town of Traismauer. Marvel at stone testimonies of 2000 years of history during a tour of the town. The Roman Gate, the Hunger Tower and the remains of the city wall as well as excavations in the lower church bear witness to the role of the Roman small fort Augustianis in the defense of the Danube Limes. In Tulln, a visit to the extraordinary garden fair "Die Garten Tulln" (early April to early October) is worthwhile. The strictly ecological care of the site has become an example for many other similar garden shows at home and abroad.
Travel date 30th May - 31st October
After an enjoyable breakfast, you start your cycle tour. From Krems or Mautern, you follow the Danube cycle path, which takes you through charming little villages. A special highlight awaits you in Aggsbach: don't miss the historic charterhouse here. This impressive monastery was founded in 1380 by Heidenreich von Maissau and offers fascinating insights into the history of the region.
If you are in the mood for a challenging climb, you should also take the opportunity to visit the impressive Aggstein ruins. On the way towards Melk, cosy wine taverns and wine taverns invite you to take a break and sample the local delicacies of the Wachau.
The imposing Melk Abbey, the destination of today's stage, greets you from afar. After visiting the abbey, you can then take the train back to Krems, where your varied day tour ends.
Take the train to the Lower Austrian capital St. Pölten in the morning (Tuesday). Stroll through the baroque city center and enjoy a coffee in the second oldest pedestrian zone in the country. Visit the town hall and cathedral square, both evidence of a long Roman past. Modern highlights of the city are certainly the festival hall, the Landtag ship and the Lower Austrian Provincial Museum. Along the Traisental cycle path you cycle back to the Danube via Herzogenburg with its impressive Augustinian monastery and Traismauer.
If you are longing for urban flair and the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, you have the wonderful opportunity to travel to Vienna by train. The journey takes about an hour (tickets are not included in the price) and gives you the opportunity to get to know the famous city of waltzes. A varied day full of cultural highlights and the Austrian way of life awaits you in Vienna: immerse yourself in the splendid world of Empress Sisi and the Habsburg Empire, admire the impressive architecture of St Stephen's Cathedral and be enchanted by the majestic backdrop of Vienna's Old Town.
A detour to the Vienna Prater with its nostalgic Ferris wheel also offers you a unique view of the city and a piece of Viennese history. Of course, a culinary treat is not to be missed: Be sure to treat yourself to an authentic Wiener Schnitzel in one of the traditional inns and experience the flavour of Vienna in an incomparable way.
A train ride at the beginning of the day will take you to Rosenburg (Wednesdays). Marvel here at the Renaissance castle of the same name (open from May). The former castle complex was founded in 1150 and rebuilt into a castle in the 16th century. In the course of its history, Rosenburg Castle was printed on banknotes of the municipality in 1920, and in 1934 it even adorned Austria's 8-Groschen postage stamp as a motif. Today, Rosenburg Castle houses a castle museum worth seeing, a castle restaurant and a historic falconry. Marvel at the free flight demonstrations of noble falcons, vultures and eagles during a bird of prey show. After an extensive break, you will cycle back to Krems along the Kamptal cycle path. On the way, a stopover in Gars am Kamp is worthwhile. Discover the listed town center, stroll over the worth seeing main square, the Dreifaltigkeitsplatz and through the small pedestrian zone or relax in the old spa park, which was laid out in 1908 in the historical style of a town park. There is one more stop you should definitely make, as you pass the wine town of Langenlois on your bike. Here, wine reigns supreme. Characterized by the ideal climate, the optimal soil and the skills of the winegrowers, Langenlois has been considered a center of excellence in white wine for decades. Taste a glass or simply stroll through the magnificent gardens, whose quality and diversity is unique in Austria. In recent decades, Langenlois and especially the garden village of Schiltern have become a true showcase in terms of garden tourism.
Way too fast the time passed. After breakfast you have to set off to your return trip. We wish you a great journey back home.
The route mentioned above is a suggestion. With this tour we offer you different day tours to choose from. You are free to decide on a daily basis which of these tours you would like to undertake and can thus choose for yourself whether you prefer shorter or longer stages, choose demanding or easier daily stages or allow your bike to take a break. Please note, however, that some excursions include train rides. Rail journeys are only possible on the days mentioned in the itinerary (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays). Further recommended excursion tips can be found under Interesting facts.
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Prices / Dates
Services/Infos
- 5 nights in rooms of the booked category with shower/WC
- breakfast
- 1x train ride Emmersdorf - Krems (30th May - 31st Oct.) incl. bike
- 1x train ride Tulln - Krems (until 29th May) incl. bike
- 1x train ride Krems - Rosenburg incl. bike
- 1x train ride Krems- St. Pölten incl. bike
- Wine tasting in Krems (in German language)
- Wachau snack in Dürnstein
- Service hotline (also on weekends)
- Handlebar bag with digital maps and info material + bike travel app per room
Below please find more information about your bike trip. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us by phone: 0049 - (0)6421-886890.
Arrival by train
Krems is easily accessible from all major cities in Germany by train. Current schedule information and price information can be found at: www.bahn.de
Parking facilities at the hotel
The Steigenberger Hotel & Spa offers a hotel garage. The cost per day and parking space about €14.00. Costs payable locally. Reservation is not possible. Gästehaus Nikolaihof offers free parking for the duration of the trip.
Condition of cycle paths
The routes run on a completely developed, flat bike path directly along the banks of the Danube. Also very suitable for cycling beginners and children. The Kamptal bike path has slight gradients and is not paved throughout. Partly expect gravel and forest trails. At the Göttweig Rundtour a steep climb to the monastery is to be mastered.
Available rental bikes
You can choose from unisex bikes with 30-speed derailleur gears and freewheel as well as electric bikes. All hire bikes are equipped with a pannier bag and an odometer (except electric bikes). Simply state your bike preference when booking.
Cycling in Austria
For children up to 12 years helmet is mandatory in Austria. A helmet can be bought for € 44.00 payable in advance, must be announced when booking.
Route suggestions
Melk - Spitz - Dürnstein approx. 37 km + boat trip
The day begins with an idyllic boat trip to Melk. Look forward to the small town of Melk, which is also known as the ‘Gateway to the Wachau’ and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most important sight, the landmark of the Wachau, towers high above the Danube: the baroque Benedictine monastery of Melk Abbey. Take enough time for an extended visit to the monastery before slowly cycling back to Krems. In Willendorf, marvel at the ‘Venus of Willendorf’, a clay statue created 25,000 years before Christ, and take a well-earned break in the wine village of Spitz in the heart of the Wachau. With its 2000 inhabitants, the village is centred around the so-called 1000-Eimer-Berg (1000 bucket mountain), so named because its vines are said to produce up to 1000 buckets of wine in good wine years. Here in Spitz, the wine even grows in the centre of the village.
Take a break at Dürnstein Castle and enjoy the colourful Renaissance and Baroque houses and the wonderful square in front of the late Gothic church from the 15th century before cycling on to Krems.
Old Town Stroll in Krems:
Today is completely dedicated to the city Krems. After the included wine tasting at the winegrowers Krems (Sandgrube 13), you should take a stroll through the city. The old town of Krems belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cultural Landscape Wachau, which was recognized in the year 2000. The landmark of the city of Krems is the Steiner Tor, a preserved city gate which was extensively restored in 2005. Both in the district of Krems and the district of Stein the old town area is absolutely worth seeing. From the Danube, stroll through the town square past the John of Nepomuk Monument and the Baroque town hall Steiner Landstrasse, past the Kunsthalle Krems and the Caricature Museum until Steiner Tor. This only surviving of the four gates of Krems is decorated with inscriptions and coats of arms. Here, the old town of Krems begins with the Upper and Lower Country Road that is the main axis of the city since the Middle Ages. Your short tour will take you to Gozzoburg, the churches and the town hall from the 16th century, to Göglhaus the daily market, the Simandlbrunnen, where every year in June there is a wine festival, and the Dominican Church. In the pedestrian area you can buy Austrian souvenirs for your loved one. Who does not want to renounce the physical activity even today, can additionally take a little vineyard hike.
Krems/Mautern - Furth - Göttweig - Angern ca. 25 km:
Today you cycle past the wine village of Mautern, Furth and Palt with its different cultures. Enjoy a varied bike course through the vast vineyards of the Wachau, you will enjoy the scent of the corn fields and the depth of the shady forests. Who wants to visit the interesting monastery Göttweig, has to master the steep ascent before, but is rewarded by a breathtaking view over the Danube-Krems valley from the sunny outdoor terrace of the restaurant. The monastery itself was founded already in 1083 and appointed a World Heritage Site in 2001. Today it is not only an attraction for visitors from around the world, but also a spiritual center in the heart of Lower Austria, supported by a community of about 45 monks.
Extra costs which are not included in the price
Any tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.
7 day hotline service
Just in case the bike chain breaks, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty surprise: You can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements and no health formalities to be considered for this trip.
Travel insurance
The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.
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Nicole Janke