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Excursion tips
by public transport
Tips for excursions by public transport
With one ticket, stress-free and PS-free through the Danube region in Upper Austria
With the day public transport ticket for the whole of Upper Austria, you can reach many excursion destinations in the Danube region in Upper Austria in a relaxed manner and without the hassle of searching for a parking space. Travel comfortably on public transport with theFreizeit-Ticket OÖ takes families, couples and groups to their destination at low cost.
Top public transport highlights in the Danube region
Explore the Danube region comfortably and relaxed by public transport and reach your destination in a climate-friendly way at the same time. Whether it's cycling fun incl. bike transport, hiking fun with the hiking bus, stress-free shopping fun in the Danube towns or a leisurely excursion with the whole family - be inspired by our tips for excursions by public transport!
Travelling between Linz and Passau
on the OÖVV bus route 670
runs several times a day in both directions
© © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich | Kuscheiart
Excursion tips on the OÖVV bus route 670
© OÖ.Tourismus/Fersterer
Wilhering Cistercian Abbey and Church
The 850 year old Cistercian Abbey ranks among Wilhering's most important characteristics. Architecture - History - Crafts
Wilhering: Farmers’ and Wood-Cutters’ Loop Trail
Starting place: Wilhering
Duration:
4h 15m Length:
15,6 km 256 m
© Birgit Rauscher
Eferding
Welcome to Eferding! There are many reasons to visit the third oldest town in Austria (town charter 1222). Mentioned as "Everdingen" in the Song of the…
Eferdinger G'schichtenweg
Eferding, the 3rd oldest town in Austria, is a town with stories and everywhere there are original stories waiting to be discovered. …
© Tourismusverein Pupping
Pupping monastery garden
Craft - Architecture - History Since 1998, a small Franciscan community of Franciscan friars, a sister and members of the SFO from different countries of…
Gasthof - Weinlokal - Weinhandlung Klinglmayr
In the garden season In the Schlägler beer garden , 100-year-old chestnut trees provide wonderful shade on hot days. With the garden wall built in spring 2013,…
Escape Adventure Aschach
Aschach an der Donau
The perfect entertainment for young and old alike .
Time period: 06.02.2025 - 01.01.2026
© Johannes Kaindelstorfer
Stauf Castle Ruins
Stauf castle ruins - a sight with history and a keep with a view far beyond the Eferding basin. The name: "Stauf" is the common Germanic term for "cup without…
© Johannes Kaindlstorfer
Schlögener Donaublick - viewing point and rest spot
The "natural wonder", the Schlögener Schlinge - the perfect prospect for relaxation, peace and enjoyment.
© Kuscheiart
Haibach: CICONIA-Loop Trail
Starting place: Haibach ob der Donau
Duration:
4h 15m Length:
11,2 km 338 m
© Johannes Kaindlstorfer
Steiner rocks
Starting place: Haibach ob der Donau
Duration:
3h Length:
12,2 km 25 m
© Alois Ferihumer
Pyramid on the Etzing hill
The pyramid on the Etzinger Hill is the finishing point of the hiking trail "Way to the self".
© Arbeitsgemeinschaft Tourismus, Gemeinde St. Agatha
My way to myself
Starting place: Kirchberg ob der Donau
Duration:
1h 55m Length:
7 km 149 m
Waldkirchen: 4/4-Blick Loop Trail | Great Danube Resonanweg loop
Starting place: Waldkirchen am Wesen
Duration:
5h Length:
12,8 km 362 m
© Weidlinger
Engelhartszell
Recreation on the Danube´s shores has a more than 700 year old tradition!
© Weidlinger
Engelszell Trappist Convent
Rich in history, Engelszell Convent is Austria´s only Trappist Monastery and was founded in the year 1293. Architecture - Crafts - History …
© Wundsam
Engelhartszell Danube-World
Follow the Danube nymph ISA through the stations of…
© Schütz Art Society
Schütz Art Museum
Design - architecture - (contemporary) art: The world's first ZERO ENERGY ART MUSEUM warmly welcomes its guests from near and far! …
On the road between Linz and Eferding
on the OÖVV bus route 201
runs several times a day in both directions
© ©TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichPhilippReiter Trailrunning Challenge 2021, Day 3, Trailrunner beim Kerzenstein im Pesenbachtal in Feldkirchen an der Donau
Excursion tips on the OÖVV bus route 201
© R. Hagenauer
Friday market
Ottensheim is home to a colourful mix of commercial, retail, catering and craft businesses, so that local supply is g…
© Scherer Günter
Thor-Bräu
Thor Bräu - Tradition, craftsmanship, originality and purity - The young Ottensheim brewery in the centre of Ottensheim
© Verein Innovatives St. Martin
Pesenbach Valley Candle rock
Starting place: Feldkirchen an der Donau
Duration:
2h 39m Length:
8,4 km 305 m
© TVB Feldkirchen an der Donau
Pesenbachtal Nature reserve
Natural jewel Pesenbachtal - the wild and romantic hiking classic The Pesenbachtal in Bad Mühllacken is a unique natural area with a long tradition of healing.…
© TV Feldkirchen/Land OÖ
Lakes in Feldkirchen
Freizeitland Feldkirchen an der Donau 4 adventure swimming lakes with a water ski and wakeboard lift, a diving centre, a motor skills park, the pump track, …
© Reinhold Strasser
DAS/SEE event exclusive
CELEBRATE - THAT'S WHAT WE DO REALLY WELL. A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU AND YOUR GUESTS.
© Jetlake, Eder Martin
Water ski lift - JETLAKE water sports centre
The adventure bathing lake in Feldkirchen an der Donau Our Jetlake is the heart of Feldkirchen's four bathing lakes. One of the most modern water ski lifts for…
© TV Feldkirchen an der Donau
Pumptrack Feldkirchen an der Donau
NEW: Asphalt pump track in the beautiful Feldkirchner Badesee area.
© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich | CM Visuals
THALHAMMERs
ROBERT THALHAMMER: RESTAURANT, BAR AND CAFÉ THALHAMMER'S - SEASONAL ENJOYMENT DIRECTLY AT THE FELDKIRCHNER BADESEE
© seeseitn.at
Mostvierterl
If you want to end a long bathing day comfortably with regional delicacies, the Mostvierterl at the Feldkirch bathing lake is the right place for you. …
Escape Adventure Aschach
Aschach an der Donau
The perfect entertainment for young and old alike .
Time period: 06.02.2025 - 01.01.2026
Franciscan monastery Pupping
In 866, a chapel was built here in honour of St. Othmar of St. Gall. In 994, St. Wolfgang embarked on a journey along the Danube. When he arrived in the…
© Tourismusverein Pupping
Landgasthof-Pension Dieplinger
Our Landgasthof Dieplinger, located directly on the beautiful Danube, has always been known for its tasty cuisine. Chef Paula Langmayr attaches great…
© Birgit Rauscher
Eferding
Welcome to Eferding! There are many reasons to visit the third oldest town in Austria (town charter 1222). Mentioned as "Everdingen" in the Song of the…
Eferdinger G'schichtenweg
Eferding, the 3rd oldest town in Austria, is a town with stories and everywhere there are original stories waiting to be discovered. …
Travelling between Linz and Mauthausen
on the OÖVV bus route 360/361
runs several times a day in both directions
© ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrerinnen am Donauradweg mit Blick auf Mauthausen
Excursion tips on the OÖVV bus route 360/361
© Stadtgemeinde Steyregg
Badesee Steyregg
Close to the town centre with ample parking facilities and clean water quality, it attracts visitors from near and far. Of course, the bathing lake is also…
© Biohof Brauner - Familie Burger
Biohof Brauner
The Burger organic farm in Steyregg offers products such as vinegar, feathers and feather products, fermented must, poultry, wood, honey, chicken eggs, veal,…
© www.fetzysworld.com
FETZYSWORLD Wakeboard- und Wakesurfschule
Wakeboarding // Wakesurfing // Stand Up Paddling
© WGD Donau Oberösterreich_Projektkraft
Panoramablick Pfenningberg
Wonderful panoramic view of Pfenningberg - with a view of Linz
© Stadtgemeinde Steyregg
Pulgarn Abbey
Guided tour of the monastery church and the foundation chapel and visit to the outside facilities (former monastery village) Pulgarn, the historical village…
© Stadtgemeinde Steyregg
City garden & rock garden
A garden and recreation area has been created right in the city centre - with a wonderful view of the castle.
© Stadtgemeinde Steyregg
Romantic tour with the night watchman
Romantic tour with the night watchman
© Gemeinde Mauthausen
Mauthausen Outdoor Pool
Ideal relaxation with the best water quality at the Mauthausen outdoor pool!
© TVM
Heritage and Museum Association Pragstein Castle Mauthausen
This museum was founded in 1932 and is one of the oldest of its kind in Upper Austria. The highlights of the collection are presented in two rooms on the…
© CM Visuals
R1.11 3-Rivers Tour
Starting place: Mauthausen
Duration:
3h 15m Length:
47,2 km 208 m
© Mauthausen Memorial
Mauthausen Memorial Site
History Through the well-preserved buildings and the quarry the Concentration Camp Memorial Site remains a horrifying testament to the evils of Nazism. …
© Aronia-Mühlviertel
Aronia-Mühlviertel
We are the Mayrhofer family who are always open to new things. That's why we decided to plant chokeberries together in 2016. Living with and from nature and…
© Verbund Oö. Museen
Mauthausen Pharmacy Museum
The Pharmacy Museum is a treasure trove of information, medicines, books, and equipment dating back to the late 1800s. Architecture - Museum - Craft …
© HMV
Tour of the town with the night watchman
Starting place: Mauthausen
Duration:
9m Length:
632 m © Mauthausen Tourismus
Gasthaus zur goldenen Traube
Feel the ambience in our historic, approx. 500-year-old, family-run house located directly in the centre of Mauthausen and on the Danube cycle path. Enjoy the…
© tvm
Gasthof Kreuzmühle
5200 m from the quarry of the "Memorial Mauthausen" lies our guesthouse, with a quiet guest garden and children's playground. There is room for all kinds of…
© Mauthausen Tourismus
War memorial
The war memorial for the fallen of the two world wars, which is owned by the municipality, is located to the west of the Karner near the parish church. This…
© Roland Enzenhofer
Rauscher house
The house was built in 1695 by the then salt master Andreas Zellinger. In 1911, the house passed into the ownership of the Rauscher family and was used as a…
© Monika Grubauer
Monika Grubauer Gallery in the old cinema
Picture exhibitions in the gallery in the old cinema in Mauthausen
On the road between Mauthausen and St. Nikola
with the Donauuferbahn 133
runs several times a day in both directions - bicycles can be taken on board
© © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich | Sintwerk GmbH
Excursion tips with the Danube riverside railway 133
© WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Karmen Nahberger
Gobelwarte-circular path (1-2)
Starting place: Grein
Duration:
1h 40m Length:
5,2 km 249 m
© b2Grafik-Bruno Brandstetter
Municipial Theater Grein
Theater - Architecture - Art Austria's oldest secular theatre, which is preserved in its original condition.
© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich-Sintwerk GmbH
Stillensteinklamm Gorge and high route (9+7)
Starting place: Grein
Duration:
4h 34m Length:
15,3 km 458 m
© WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH-Peter Podpera
Cafe Konditorei Schörgi
At any time of the year, the Café-Konditorei Schörgi in the Danube town of Grein will spoil you. Hikers, cyclists and culture vultures may come to the small…
© Verein Grein Tourismus
Grein Art and Culture walk
Starting place: Grein
Duration:
30m Length:
1,9 km 32 m
© Kuscheiart
Grein: Grein Danube View Loop Trail
Starting place: Grein
Duration:
2h Length:
5,8 km 157 m
© WGD Tourismus GmbH
Calvary Chapel rest area
We are here on the edge of the Bohemian Massif, whose subsoil consists of granite and gneiss. The Mauthausen - Schwertberg - Perg region was the centre of…
© Heimatverein Perg; A.Schneider
Perg Local Heritage & Municipal Museum
The Museum´s main focus is on granite and the working of granite.
© Boris Mitterlehner
Millstone museum Steinbrecherhaus
In the grounds of the large Scherer millstone quarry, the STEINBRECHERHAUS, built around 1802, has been preserved almost in its original state. In 2006, the…
© WGD Donau Oberösterreich_Projektkraft
Panoramic view Perg Stadler reasons
Enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural landscape at the "Panormanablick Perg - Stadler Gründe" rest area.
© Boris Mitterlehner
PERG city centre
The town centre of Perg is characterised by the main square with the parish church, the Karbrunnen fountain and the town hall. After the church, the…
© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich | CM Visuals
Viticulture Gmeiner
LEONHARD GMEINER AM WEINGUT GMEINER: VISIONARY ART OF WINE FROM THE DANUBE REGION - AUTHENTIC, MUTIL, UNCHANGEABLE
© Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH_Martin Fickert
Bakery, Cake- and Coffeeshop
The delicious smell as you enter the bakery and patisserie and the unique charm of the café enchant guests every day. The Kern family has been running this…
© Boris Mitterlehner
Perg natural forest pool experience
In 2009, the Waldbad was developed into a generation park. It is intended to be a meeting place for all age groups. The riverside pool with sunbathing lawn…
© Pergwerk
PERGWERK
Unfortunately, the restaurant is temporarily closed. The new gastro hotspot in Perg has been shining on 250 square metres of restaurant space since the…
On the road between Linz and Kleinzell
with the Mühlkreisbahn 142
runs several times a day in both directions - bicycles can be taken on board
© ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Mountainbike Shooting, Mountainbiker fahren durchs Mühlviertler Granitland bei der Resilacke in Kleinzell
Excursion tips with the Mühlkreisbahn 142
© CM Visuals
Ottensheim: Danube Panorama Trail
Starting place: Ottensheim
Duration:
2h 30m Length:
8,2 km 227 m
© R. Hagenauer
Friday market
Ottensheim is home to a colourful mix of commercial, retail, catering and craft businesses, so that local supply is g…
© Luger OG
Danube ferry Ottensheim - Linz
You can quickly and comfortably travel the route Ottensheim - Linz/Urfahr - Ottensheim on the Danube with the Danube bus. Daily ferry service between…
© Gemeinde Kleinzell im Mühlkreis
Maria Ramersberg pilgrimage church
The chapel is still visited by many pilgrims from the upper Mühlviertel region, especially in May.
© Fotoclub Ottensheim
Old Danube" regatta course
The regatta course in Ottensheim has already been the venue for many national and international sporting competitions.
© Verein Mühlviertler Granitland
MTB - Danube GIS circuit
Starting place: Ottensheim
Duration:
4h 4m Length:
31,8 km 928 m
Travelling between Linz and Schärding
with the regional express 150
runs several times a day in both directions - bicycles can be taken on board
© ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Städte Shooting, Innlände Schärding
Excursion tips with the regional express 150
© Staedte_Schaerding Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich_Good Morning World_Melanie Schillinger
Town Museum
The local history museum has set itself the task of providing an insight into the development of the town and its surroundings over the course of history…
© Tourismusverband Schärding
Silberzeile Baroque Town Center
North-east side of the Upper Town Square, probably so named because of the rich merchants who once had their headquarters here when the Inn was still an…
© Barista Home
Barista Home
BARista in Schärding stands for good taste - not only when it comes to food and drink, but also when it comes to ambience and tableware. If you too would like…
© Brauerei Baumgartner
Brewery tour through the Baumgartner brewery
Schärding
At the new location, in the former Kapsreiter building, guests after a brewery tour can now once again taste freshly tapped beer specialities in the…
© CM Visuals
R1.01 Inn-Danube circuit
Starting place: Schärding
Duration:
3h 9m Length:
43,7 km 383 m
© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich | CM Visuals
Orangery
VERENA FISCHER AND THE ORANGERY SCHÄRDING: REGIONAL DELICACIES IN THE GREEN BAROQUE GARDEN OF THE SCHÄRDING CURE HOUSE
© Tourismusverband Schärding
Christophorus Fountain
Created in 1963 by Prof Hans Wimmer, Munich. The large basin symbolises Schärding's abundance of water, shipping, the electric current from the Inn power…
© Schärding Tourismus
Delicacy tour
Schärding
During a guided tour of the town with a Schärding guide, you will make two stops to sample sweet and savoury delicacies. …
© CM Visuals
R1.02 Pram-Sauwald-Tour
Starting place: Schärding
Duration:
2h 50m Length:
38,2 km 409 m
© Tourismusverband Schaerding
Schaurecker Boat Trips on the River Inn
The scheduled boat trip departs daily (except Monday) at 14:00 (01.04.-31.10.2025) and on Sundays and public holidays additionally at 11:00 (20.04.-05.10.2025)…
© Tourismusverband Schärding
Passauer Tor Gate
Also known as All Saints' Gate, this gate originally had a Gothic spire that was removed in 1984.
© Tourismusverband Schärding
Schärding Outdoor Pool
Splashing around for big and small water rats
© Tourismusverband Schärding
Castle Gate
Former home of the ducal castle guardian, now a local history centre and town museum. Until 1809, only accessible via a bridge over the outer moat. The older…
Wernstein Castle
It is difficult to imagine how this Castle must have looked back in its hey days, as there are mainly restored remnants of the original structure left over. …
© OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH
Kubin House
The famous Austrian Expressionist Alfred Kubin had chosen Zwickledt in Innviertel Region as his place of residence and inspiration for his artistic work. …
Motor skills park
The motor skills park can be used by children through to older children.
Vornbach Bottleneck Nature Preserve
The Inn flows broad and mighty from the baroque town of Schärding until it has to squeeze into a gorge only a few metres wide at the former Benedictine…
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