Active with the Family Through Austria
Austria is an ideal destination for an active family holiday: gentle rivers, sparkling lakes, impressive mountains, and charming towns create the perfect backdrop for a varied cycling tour. Particularly family-friendly are the many river cycle paths along the Danube, Drava, or Mur – mostly flat, safe, and well-developed, allowing children and adults to cycle comfortably. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a variety of experiences: clear mountain lakes and cozy bathing spots invite refreshing breaks, historic towns and villages offer exciting discoveries, and small adventures like boat trips, playgrounds, or family-friendly museums make each stage especially engaging.
Austria’s Nature & Lakes
Austria impresses with its stunning diversity of landscapes – from sparkling mountain and Alpine lakes to gentle rivers and idyllic meadows and hills. Clear lakes are perfect for splashing or boating, while the surrounding nature offers small adventures and hidden discoveries. The fresh air invites deep breaths, and the spectacular views turn every break into a special moment for the whole family.
Cultural & Playful Highlights
Between cycling stages, historic towns, charming villages, castles, fortresses, and museums provide exciting variety. Leisure options such as playgrounds, interactive museums, or small adventure stations offer entertainment and experiences that perfectly combine activity, culture, and fun. This makes a cycling holiday in Austria a diverse adventure full of unforgettable family moments.
Tauern Cycle Path & Centre-based Tour for Families
In Salzburg, two cycle tours offer unforgettable experiences: The cycle tour for families on the Tauern Cycle Path takes you from the impressive Krimml Waterfalls to the heart of Salzburg, with daily stages of 25–35 km and highlights such as Lake Zell, the mysterious Seisenberg Gorge, and Mozart’s birthplace.The second option is a relaxed star tour from Landhotel Schloss Kammer in Maishofen, where you cycle 20–70 km per day through the picturesque Salzach and Saalach valleys, enjoying circular tours around Lake Zell, bike golf, swimming fun at Ritzensee, and optional excursions to Saalbach-Hinterglemm.
- Find out more about the Tauern Cycle Path here!
Ten Lakes for families
Enjoy unforgettable stages through the Salzburg Lake District, passing crystal-clear lakes such as Wallersee, Trumer Lakes, Irrsee, and Mondsee. This tour is available in 4-, 7-, or 8-day options, with daily stages of 30–45 km on well-developed cycle paths along the Salzach River. You’ll cycle through idyllic nature reserves in the Salzkammergut, including Austria’s largest moorland, on mostly flat to gently rolling terrain. Variety and fun await at every turn: splash and swim in the clear lakes, enjoy adventures like farm-based mini-golf in Franking or the high ropes course in Seeham, and explore cultural highlights in Salzburg, such as Mozart’s birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress. Free beach access at the Trumer Lakes perfectly complements every water-side break.
Danube Cycle Path for Families
Discover the Danube on two wheels – these family cycle tours follow gentle, mostly flat terrain from Schärding to Vienna. The tour from Schärding to Linz delights with Baroque façades, swimming fun in Passau, the impressive Schlögener Loop, and idyllic bathing spots in the Donauleiten nature reserve, while in Linz, five lakes invite refreshing breaks. The second tour along the picturesque Wachau from Linz to Vienna follows well-developed cycle paths with daily stages of 20–40 km and highlights such as the grotto railway at Pöstlingberg, the Celtic Village open-air museum in Mitterkirchen, Melk Abbey, and the Vienna Prater with its world-famous Ferris wheel – a perfect mix of culture, nature, and active family fun.
- Learn more about the Danube Cycle Path here!
Drau Cycle Path for Families
This cycle tour takes you from Lienz to Villach through a varied landscape full of natural experiences and adventures for all ages. Passing the impressive Lienz Dolomites, the route follows well-developed paths along the Drava River, mostly flat, with just one slightly hilly stage for some variety. Highlights include the Drauoase Dellach with its climbing park and water adventure trail, as well as the refreshing lakes Ossiacher See and Faaker See – perfect spots for playing, swimming, or simply relaxing. For added flexibility, individual stages can be shortened by train, allowing you to tailor the tour to your family’s needs.
- More Information about the Drau Cycle Path here!
Alpe-Adria Cycle Path for Families
Start in Salzburg and follow the Salzach River through the idyllic Salzach Valley, the wild and romantic Gastein Valley, and finally along the Drava Valley to Villach. Along the way, impressive waterfalls, the Salzachöfen gorge, and the Celtic Museum in Hallein provide perfect stops for young and old explorers. Daily stages of 20–40 km on well-developed cycle paths make the tour manageable for families with cycling experience, while train rides to the Gastein Valley and through the Tauern lock add variety. A journey full of river romance, mountain panoramas, and culinary highlights between Salzburg and Carinthia.
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