Austria

VBT’s Austria bike tours lead the way to the baroque splendors of Vienna and beyond into country’s rich culture and history, revealing charming medieval villages and sleeping Roman ruins along the way. From alpine grandeur to glittering lakes, VBT’s Austria is a bastion of natural beauty. Embrace its pleasures great and small as you cycle through vineyards to storied castles or stroll country lanes lined with wildflowers. Explore Austria in the fresh air and you’re sure to fall under its timeless spell.

VBT’s Austria bike vacations send the spirit soaring. We’ve selected the most scenic bike routes in the most breathtaking regions. So you’ll trace emerald hills along the fabled Danube River. Cycle within sight of the golden confection of Melk Abbey keeping watch from its perch. Coast among fruit trees and lush vineyards in the wine-growing region of the Wachau Valley. Stay two nights on the shores of the majestic Wothersee Lake. All the while pausing to explore a medieval village or two.

Indeed, inspiration is everywhere when you’re surrounded by such magnificence. There’s more beauty in the local culture, and your VBT Trip Leaders will open doors that get to the heart of it. Discover the stunning mountain vistas and learn about the local culture of the people of the Bregenzerwald near Lake Constance and find out how the “Cheese Road” earned its name.

Deluxe lodgings help you recharge, from a Renaissance captain’s house to a spa castle with a Michelin starred restaurant praised by Condé Nast Traveler. Enjoy fine cuisine and authentic delights, whether you’re tucking into a freshly prepared farm-to-table meal of schnitzel or sipping a crisp Wachau white. Start to finish, you’ll find a VBT Austria tour is a sojourn worth raising a glass to.