Discover Au an der Donau

Au an der Donau combines the Danube Cycle Path with close-to-nature discoveries, regional culture and special viewpoints. Anyone planning a trip with cycling, varied excursions and time by the water will find different reasons here to get to know the town better. This combination helps you choose a holiday apartment or holiday home according to your preferred travel rhythm: the focus may be on an active bike tour, but equally on a quiet day by the Danube or a cultural detour.

Views and landscape along the Danube

A distinctive landmark is the 13-metre-high observation tower in Au an der Donau. In good weather, the view extends to the Lower Austrian Alps, the Mühlviertel and the Danube. The tower therefore provides a tangible highlight for a stay in which landscape and wide-open views play an important role. Especially when travelling with children, a viewpoint can add an easy-to-imagine destination to the day without requiring you to base your entire stay around a single activity.

The fish pass also contributes to the special character of the town. Au an der Donau is home to Austria’s largest fish pass, designed as a natural bypass channel. The walk-through fish sculpture “Doni” is an attraction for visitors and cyclists on the Danube Cycle Path.

Cycling, routes and active days

Au an der Donau is located directly on the Danube Cycle Path. This is an important local connection when looking for accommodation if you want to plan your trip primarily around cycling. In addition, the Aist-Naarntal Cycle Path R30 ends at the Danube Cycle Path in Obersebern, in the municipality of Naarn, or Au an der Donau. This connection offers another perspective on the region’s cycling landscape and makes Au an der Donau a natural starting point for a variety of excursion ideas.

Those who prefer travelling on foot can include the Aulehrpfad nature trail in their plans. Its starting points are in Naarn and Au/Donau. The trail complements the cycling opportunities with another way of experiencing the surrounding area. When choosing your holiday destination, you can therefore consider whether your days should be devoted mainly to cycling, a walk or a combination of different experiences.

Water, relaxation and regional culture

The Danube beach in Au an der Donau provides natural access to the Danube for sunbathing, cooling off and taking a break. This allows you to complement an active excursion with time by the water. The leisure complex includes, among other things, a swimming lake, adding another option for planning your day. Which accommodation makes sense for you depends on your personal priorities: do you want to combine different activities or spend your holiday mainly on individual excursions and periods of relaxation?

Culture is also part of the townscape. In summer, the outdoor garden of donAU-Standl regularly becomes a regional cultural stage on Sundays. The boatmen’s and raftsmen’s chapel in Au an der Donau is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of boatmen. Together with the information about the Roman heritage at the Römer-Rastplatz rest area in Au/Naarn, this creates a diverse picture of the region. The rest area invites cyclists to recharge their energy and also provides information about the Danube Cycle Path and the municipality where it is located.

The right base for planning your trip

Au an der Donau particularly appeals to travellers who do not want to view nature, water, cycling and regional history separately. Families can choose from several different ideas for their days: a viewpoint, an unusual attraction such as “Doni”, a trail with starting points in Naarn and Au/Donau, or a break at the Danube beach. Plan your holiday apartment in Au an der Donau according to the rhythm of experiences that suits your trip, and use the town as a starting point for your personal combination of active, cultural and relaxing moments.

For the overarching travel overview: Naarn im Machlande.