Cycling in Vienna – through the city and along the Danube
An extensive network of cycling paths, interesting routes, and the innovative Citybike rental system make sightseeing from the saddle a unique Vienna experience.
Discovering the city of Vienna plays impressively to the strengths of the bicycle. It is flexible, environmentally friendly, and saves time spent looking for parking. Vienna has reacted to the growing popularity of cycling with countless initiatives, and actively encourages development of the mode of transport. The network of cycling paths in Vienna continues to expand, increasing fivefold since 1986.
Currently there are 1,100 kilometers of cycling paths in Vienna with new sections appearing all the time. The City of Vienna’s goal is to increase bicycle traffic as a share of total volumes from its current level of six percent to eight percent by 2010.
Visitors do not even need their own bikes to explore the city on two wheels. There are numerous bike rental services, especially in the Prater park and along the Danube. And the innovative Citybike bike rental system is now firmly established in the city. More than 1,000 bikes can be borrowed and returned at any of the 54 stations throughout Vienna, opening up routes everywhere from St. Stephan’s Cathedral to Schönbrunn Palace. And there is an added bonus for tourists. Bikes can be rented for a fee of just EUR 2 for a full day with the Citybike Tourist Card.
This allows to the rider to take in the architectural, cultural, and natural sights at their own pace. Stopping and getting off the bikes is hassle-free all over the city. This applies to the green oasis of the Prater park, the paths along the Danube, and the historic city center.
The Ring Route is an unbeatable cycle path that includes the great historic sights of Vienna. The trees of Vienna’s Ringstrasse boulevard provide shelter for a good part of this route. The itinerary includes the Burgtheater, Parliament, City Hall, the Hofburg palace, the Natural History Museum and Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Vienna State Opera, the Stadtpark, and the Urania observatory. This same route – but on the streets itself – is the traditional final stage of the Tour of Austria cycle race. The pros have little time to enjoy the view as they pedal around the Ringstrasse at breakneck speed. Leisure cyclists have it better…
For further information on Citybike call (+43 1) 795 970, or visit www.citybikewien.at
For further information visit www.wien.info and www.wien.gv.at
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