--- title: "Car-free holiday | Danube region in Upper Austria" url: "https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/car-free-holiday.html" description: Simply explore the Danube region on foot, by bike or by boat without a car. image: "https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_migrated/ooeneu/menu_logos/WDG_4c_ohne_claim_E_300_web_02.jpg" date: 2025-01-29 modified: 2025-03-07 --- # Car-free holiday | Danube region in Upper Austria ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/6/csm_RadtourDonauradwegBlickAufGreinPerg07_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_8__484c09af16.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer radeln am Donauradweg mit Blick auf Grein Perg") ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/6/csm_RadtourDonauradwegBlickAufGreinPerg07_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_8__7ce011eb73.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer radeln am Donauradweg mit Blick auf Grein Perg") Car-free holiday =================== © Open copyright © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer radeln am Donauradweg mit Blick auf Grein Perg Close copyright [ Accommodation Booking ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/book-accommodations.html) Car-free excursion tips for your holiday in the Danube Region ------------------------------------------------------------- With its dense network of cycling and hiking trails, the Danube region is easy to explore without a car. On foot, on a bike, with the momentum of an e-bike or on a boat, you can get very close to nature and experience moments that would possibly remain hidden on four wheels. We give you tips on how to really enjoy your holiday in the Danube Region without a car – it's good for nature and good for yourself. The following hotels are the ideal starting point for car-free discovery tours. [ ![Außenaufnahme des Hotels Riverresort in Haibach ob der Donau von der anderen Uferseite](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/3/csm_HotelRiverresortHaibach3_RiverresortDonauschlingeBetriebsGmbH_ab3b9b0ccf.jpg "© Riverresort Donauschlinge Betriebs GmbH") Starting point: Riverresort Donauschlinge Schlögen 2, A-4083 Haibach ob der Donau ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/car-free-tips-riverresort-donauschlinge-and-schloegen-leisure-centre.html) © Open copyright © © Riverresort Donauschlinge Betriebs GmbH Close copyright [ ![Neustift Gasthof Luger (6) © Gästeverein Neustift-Peter Podpera](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/1/csm_Neustift_Gasthof_Luger___G%C3%A4steverein_Neustift_Peter_Podpera__6__6539ffd047.jpg "Neustift Gasthof Luger (6) © Gästeverein Neustift-Peter Podpera") Starting point: Hotel Luger Kramesau 4 (CAUTION for NAVI: 4143 Neustift), A-4085 Wesenufer ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/car-free-tips-hotel-luger.html) © Open copyright © Neustift Gasthof Luger (6) © Gästeverein Neustift-Peter Podpera Close copyright [ ![Schatzkammer Bad Kreuzen](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/4/csm_SchatzkammerBurgKreuzenBadKreuzen2_TourismusverbandDonauOber%C3%B6sterreichKuscheiart_745072adb1.jpg "©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichKuscheiart Wander Shooting, Schatzkammer Bad Kreuzen") Starting point: Schatz.Kammer Neuaigen 14, 4362 Bad Kreuzen ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/car-free-excursion-tips-bad-kreuzen.html) © Open copyright © ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichKuscheiart Wander Shooting, Schatzkammer Bad Kreuzen Close copyright [ ![Schiffsanlegestelle Wesenufer](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/3/csm_AnlegestelleWesenufer2_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_da399ae964.jpg "© WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH | CMVisuals, Schiffsanlegestellen Shooting") Starting point: Hotel Wesenufer Wesenufer - Hotel & seminar culture on the Danube, Wesenufer 1, A-4085 Waldkirchen am Wesen ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/car-free-tips-hotel-wesenufer.html) © Open copyright © © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH | CMVisuals, Schiffsanlegestellen Shooting Close copyright Travelling without a car ------------------------ It doesn't always have to be the car that takes us to our destination. Look for the nearest bus or train connection to the Danube region and enjoy your holiday without a car. ### Leisure ticket Upper Austria With the **Freizeit-Ticket OÖ** from the OÖ. Verkehrsverbund alreday the journey to the destination becomes an experience, [www.ooevv.at](https://www.ooevv.at/?seite=home&sprache=EN "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster"). [ To Leisure Ticket ](https://www.ooevv.at/?seite=ausfluege-mit-oeffis-inspiration) Search for train and bus connections ------------------------------------ Service on the Danube Cycle Path -------------------------------- Even if you don't own a bike or don't want to take one with you, you don't have to give up your dream of a bike tour along the Danube Cycle Path or into the surrounding countryside. The bike rental points in the Danube region offer a wide range of bikes. **Brand new are also the [iBIKE BOXES](https://www.ibike-box.com/mieten/oberoesterreich "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") at five locations:** These practical boxes are equipped with high-quality e-bikes and make it possible to hire a bike conveniently online or directly on site. [ ![](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/e/csm_RadfahrerAnDerDonauAuDonau40_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_9cc7d5789e.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer am Donauradweg Au Donau, Radfahrerin trinkt aus einer roten Trinkflasche") Bike rental ](https://staging-donauregion.ttg.at/en/danube-cycle-path/bike-rentals.html) © Open copyright © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer am Donauradweg Au Donau, Radfahrerin trinkt aus einer roten Trinkflasche Close copyright