Tulln to Vienna

The weather on our fourth day of biking the Danube was overcast and cold. We enjoyed the e-bikes so much, we secured them for the rest of our trip. The village of Tulln is very picturesque with quiet city square. There are extensive gardens and a statue depicting Attila the Hun's marriage to a local maiden, helping the locals avoid war.

We wore long sleeves and wind breakers as we rode the south bank towards Greifenstein. The bike path along the river turns inland at Greifenstein, following narrow lanes off residential homes. By the time the path returned to the river, we were half way done with our ride for the day.

Next up was Klosterneuburg, a larger city with yet another Abbey on the hill above town. Klosterneuburg looks like a commuter community for Vienna. From there it was a short ride to the docks at Nussdorf, our port for the next two days. Our boat had not arrived yet, so we ate our pack lunch at a beer garden along the Danube. Soon, our ship comrades began to appear. As soon as the MS Normandie arrived , we were lined up to board.

By 1:30pm we were boarding a tour bus, headed to Vienna city center. The bus was very modern, with every convenience including a built in coffee machine. The trip was too short to require refreshments. We left the bus for a guided walking tour. Vienna is a busy capital city and a Mecca for tourist. While looking at magnificent architecture, we had to watch out not to step out in front of traffic. It was a short tour, but did serve to point out what we should see tomorrow when we explore the city on our own.

Back to the boat for dinner and planning what to do on our non-bike day in the beautiful city of Vienna. Photos are up on Flickr https://flickr.com/photos/22583315@N08/sets/72157681858311143