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Cycling Experience Day 2026
at the Attersee
Sunday, 26 April 2026
Car-free cycling experience day 2026 around Lake Attersee
Sunday, 26 April 2026 from 9:30 am
The car-free cycle adventure day on Lake Attersee is a special experience for cyclists of all ages. On this day, the entire main road around Lake Attersee is closed to motorised traffic and the 48 km route is exclusively available to cyclists.
Official start at 09:30
With supporting programme.
The event takes place in all weathers.
A unique opportunity to explore Lake Attersee by bike, far away from the usual traffic.
Stop off at the regional catering establishments and enjoyment stations around the lake.
The route can be varied thanks to the special timetable of Attersee-Schifffahrt and Atterseebahn.
Important information & offers #swipeleft
Official start at 09:30
with supporting programme and free admission.
The event takes place in all weathers.
Book your holiday now
Holiday by bike on Lake Attersee
3 days - 2 nights with breakfast on Lake Attersee from € 160 per person
B 151 and B 152 riverside roads between 9.00 am and 4.30 pm
Many thanks to the numerous helpers and to the understanding neighbours.
Due to road closures, there will be timetable changes on the OÖVV regional bus routes 561, 562, 564 and 596.
Please check the timetable information of the Upper Austrian Transport Association or the OÖVV App
The Kammerer Bahn runs on schedule from Vöcklabruck to Kammer-Schörfling. There is only limited space for bicycles. It is not possible to reserve a bicycle parking space.
Our recommendation: Park in St. Georgen im Attergau or Seewalchen am Attersee, right by the motorway exit
Thanks to the option of taking your bike on the ferry, the length of the route can be tailored to suit your stamina and fitness level.
The Atterseebahn railway, running on a special timetable, also offers a comfortable and eco-friendly way to travel to and from the Cycling Experience Day – without needing a car at all.
You’ll find public toilets all along the route around the lake.
Pleasure stations & supporting programme
Music, food and drink, competitions, giveaways and a great atmosphere:
With so much activity, there is also plenty to enjoy. Enjoyment stations in the various towns and restaurants invite you to savour and linger. Various entertainment programmes in the communities offer a varied and eventful day.
Children's programme
Children’s programme in the towns around the lake:
The car-free cycling day is a special experience for children too. They can not only burn off some energy on their bikes, but also enjoy the activities on offer in the various towns around the lake.
Seewalchen am Attersee:
- Appearance by the regional mascot Perla
Attersee am Attersee:
- Appearance by the regional mascot Perla 11:30 am
- Life Radio entertainment station – hosting and competitions
Unterach am Attersee:
- Appearance by the regional mascot Perla
- Life Radio entertainment station – hosting and competitions
Weyregg am Attersee:
- Appearance by the regional mascot Perla 2.00 pm & 3.30 pm
- Bouncy castle at the fire station
- Pop-up stand by the Koller Sailing School (at the Raiffeisenbank car park)
Please note: in the event of rain, mascot Perla will only appear in Unterach.
Perla will welcome the children, hand out goodies and look forward to having photos taken with them. This makes this special day even more fun for families!
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Region mascot Perlfisch Perla is looking forward to seeing lots of children at ...
sustainable & environmentally friendly
We organise according to the guidelines of a GREEN EVENT and pay attention to:
Waste avoidance and waste separation: along the entire route you will find opportunities to dispose of your waste in an environmentally friendly way.
Sustainable journey: Special bus, train and boat timetables enable all guests to enjoy a sustainable and relaxed journey
Regional catering: a wide range of culinary delights along the route offers regional dishes - including vegetarian, vegan and organic options.
Together we will make this day sustainable & environmentally friendly!
We need your support for this:
We try to organise the Cycling Experience Day in the most environmentally friendly and socially responsible way possible: from travel to waste disposal, from catering to aftercare.
Train and boat transport
The route is around 48 km long and can be varied thanks to the Attersee boat trip and Attersee railway
The length of the route is flexible thanks to the Attersee boat service and can be adapted to suit individual stamina and fitness levels.
Please note the Attersee Schifffahrt shuttle service between Attersee and Weyregg and between Stockwinkel and Steinbach, which enables you to cross Lake Attersee quickly on the water.
It is possible to take bicycles on board.
The Parschallen and Alexenau landing stages are not served.
The Atterseebahn railway with its special timetable also enables a comfortable and environmentally friendly journey to and from the cycling adventure day - without the need for a car.
From Vöcklamarkt railway station to Attersee am Attersee: The scheduled trains of the Atterseebahn run between 8:00 and 19:00 with extended bicycle capacity and bring you comfortably to the event.
From Attersee am Attersee station to St. Georgen im Attergau: For the return journey, the scheduled trains of the Atterseebahn railway are available with increased bicycle capacity, allowing you to continue your journey flexibly to the desired stops.
In addition, special bus and bike trailer trips are offered in the afternoon from Attersee to St. Georgen im Attergau (SEERING shopping park, near Thern stop - extended parking facilities).
Holiday at Lake Attersee on the cycling adventure day
Cycling and a few days of relaxation ...
Extend your stay at the beautiful Attersee
Start the bike season with the car-free bike adventure day at Lake Attersee. Our top events on the days before and after the Cycling Experience Day are the perfect way to turn a cycling day into a cycling holiday.
Pedal hard, breathe in the fresh Attersee air, let your gaze wander over the magnificent landscape, really work off your energy or explore the area at a leisurely pace. We will be happy to advise you on choosing the right accommodation.
Collect kilometres and win a KTM city bike!
Collect kilometres and win a KTM city bike!
The aim is to cycle 50,000 kilometres together. Simply register for the "Cycling Experience Day Attersee" and enter the kilometres you have cycled on 27 April (additional deadline 2 May) - then you are automatically entered into the challenge and can win a great bike from KTM.
Parking around the Attersee
Our recommendation: Park in St. Georgen im Attergau
Coming from Linz or Salzburg, park directly at the motorway exit in the car park of the SEERING shopping park and Spar car park (right next to Seering). Ride your bike leisurely downhill for just under 3 km towards Attersee am Attersee.
Return journey from the cycling adventure day:
The scheduled trains of the Attersee railway run between 8 am and 6 pm between Attersee am Attersee and Vöcklamarkt with extended capacity for bicycles. In the afternoon, there are also special trips by bus and bicycle trailer from Attersee to St. Georgen im Attergau (SEERING shopping park).
Our recommendation: Park in St. Georgen im Attergau right next to the motorway exit at the Seering car park.
Coming from Linz or Salzburg, park directly at the motorway exit in the car park of the SEERING shopping park as well as the Eurospar and Hofer car parks (right next to Seering). Ride your bike leisurely downhill for just under 3 km towards Attersee am Attersee.
Return journey from the cycle adventure day:
The scheduled trains of the Attersee railway run between 8 am and 7 pm between Attersee am Attersee and Vöcklamarkt with extended capacity for bicycles. In the afternoon, there will also be special trips by bus and bicycle trailer from Attersee to St. Georgen im Attergau (SEERING shopping park).
Bicycle service and information centres, emergency contact
Emergency contact:
Police: 122
Fire brigade: 133
Rescue: 144
ÖAMTC: 120
There is no one-way system, but there is a recommended anti-clockwise direction of travel! The ÖAMTC Yellow Angel is on the road to help with breakdowns. NOTE: The StVO applies!
Bicycle service and information centres
Whether you have a technical problem or are interested in a new bike - numerous service centres, bike presentation stands and bike suppliers await visitors to the Bike Day around the lake. Here is an overview:
- Schörfling am Attersee
Bike & Boot AUSTRIA, Hauptstraße 8/2, 4861 Schörfling am Attersee - Seewalchen am Attersee
Dr Nussschrauber - the mobile bike workshop on the forecourt of the Raiffeisenbank - Attersee am Attersee
Der Radlschrauber - Nußdorf am Attersee
ÖAMTC SelfService-Station - Unterach am Attersee
Michel's 2 Rad-Verleih u. Reparaturen, Hugo-Wolf-Weg 17, 4866 Unterach am Attersee
ÖAMTC pop-up stand opposite Spar, at the gravel car park - Weissenbach am Attersee
KTM presentation and service stand in front of the Hotel Post - Weyregg am Attersee
Pop-Up „check your bike Fahrrad-Fachwerkstatt by Christian Schmid“ vor der Raiffeisenbank
ÖAMTC self-service station next to the fire station - The Upper Austrian breakdown motorbike ÖAMTC - the "yellow angel" - provides breakdown assistance around the lake
Partners, co-operations and competitions
