
The best bike tours in Europe
Discover spectacular cycle routes to suit your vacation—no matter where in Europe you want to go.
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If you love a vacation that combines active exercise with a cultural deep-dive, then bike tours might just be the thing for you. There’s a perfect bicycling trip out there for everybody, whether you’re a beginner or a bicycling pro. Traveling Europe on two wheels lets you discover new landscapes and experience local history and culinary specialties in a whole new way. Here are our top recommendations for bike tours in Europe, plus preparation tips for your trip.The beauty of starting a bike tour in your home country is that you don’t have to take a flight and you can decide how far you want to ride. Along the Elbe bicycle route, for instance, you can ride specific sections of the route, such as Magdeburg to Hamburg or Dresden to Prague. This makes planning easier and is perfect for those with less experience or a smaller budget for their summer vacation. Let’s take a look at a few of our favorite bike tours in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
The best destinations for bike tours in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
- Germany: Berlin to Copenhagen
- Germany: Munich to Lake Garda
- Austria: Vienna to Budapest
- Austria: Graz to Maribor
- Switzerland: Andermatt to Konstanz