Holidays in Upper Austria

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Holidays in Upper Austria

Nice to have you here! Take some time to browse through our pages. Upper Austria will surprise you, we promise! Here, modernity and tradition dance harmoniously together in an idyllic landscape. Vibrant cities, sincere hospitality and genuine moments of pleasure await you.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, experience authentic hospitality and gain insights through insights: from the majestic peaks of the Alps to the gentle hills along the Danube, a world full of adventure and unforgettable moments awaits you. We look forward to seeing you!

Ein Skifahrer befährt in sportlichem Tempo eine Abfahrt im Skigebiet Wurzeralm in Spital am Pyhrn in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel, am linken Bildrand ein Sessellift, im Hintergrund bewaldete und verschneite Berge.

Ski resorts and cross-country skiing trails

Everything for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing.

Winter at a slower pace

Winter hikes, ski tours and tobogganing, ...

The wintry Schloss Ort in Gmunden by Lake Traun gets spruced up for the Lake Traun "Schlösser Advent" Christmas event; Christmas lights float on the lake

Advent and traditions

Advent, Christkindl and winter traditions.

Nine good reasons to choose Upper Austria for a winter break

Thinking of going somewhere for a holiday this winter? Read on to find out why Upper Austria might be the perfect destination for you.

Sonnenaufgang über der Ebenforstalm, die winterlich verschneit inmitten der Berge des Nationalparks Kalkalpen liegt.

Kalkalpen National Park

A primeval forest in the middle of Europe. It may sound strange, but that's how it is. We are talking about the Kalkalpen National Park, which encompasses the mountain ranges of the Reichraminger Hintergebirge and the Sengsengebirge in south-eastern Upper Austria. Discover a 21,000-hectare area of mountain forests, some of which are completely left to themselves.

Eine Gruppe von zwei Frauen und zwei Männern genießt beim Steegwirt in Bad Goisern Bratl in der Rein und frischen Fisch.

Pleasure and cuisine

Real culinary delights: whether in cosy inns or fine award-winning restaurants.

Zwei Menschen ziehen beim Schneeschuhwandern eine Spur in den frischen Schnee bei Bad Zell im Mühlviertel.

Travelling sustainably

Holidays in harmony with nature.

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Eine Frau im Bademantel sitzt in einem Ruhebereich des Spa Resort Therme Geinberg im Innviertel auf einer gepolsterten und an Seilen schwebend aufgehängten Sitzgelegenheit und trinkt aus einem Glas Wasser.

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Upper Austria's holiday cards

Give your wallet a break with Upper Austria's holiday cards!

Holiday cards

Eine Frau und ein Mann sitzen im Gesundheitsresort Lebensquell Bad Zell auf hölzernen Saunabänken während die Sauna-Meisterin einen Aufguss durchführt.

Health and wellness

Warm up body and soul: Feel good and relax in the thermal spas and wellness oases of Upper Austria

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One of the most beautiful outdoor fitness centres in the Alps awaits you in all its majesty. Sometimes it's just tranquil and sometimes it's as wild and rocking as you are. Upper Austria: the sports arena for real natural actors and actresses.

Two young women hike across an alpine meadow on the Wurzeralm

Hiking in Upper Austria

A picturesque hiker's paradise with leisurely walking routes, pilgrimage trails, hut tours and alpine pasture hikes to mountain tours and long-distance hiking trails.

Cycling

Imposing mountains, fertile plains and picturesque river valleys are perfect for cycling.

Three mountain bikers, one of them a female mountain biker, are energetically riding up a slightly ascending gravel road. All three have a smiling expression on their faces, they are having fun. To the side of the road are bushes, in the background forest. All three people are wearing cycling helmets, cycling clothes and cycling gloves. Sunlight falls on the bushes and trees.

Mountain biking

The mountain landscapes and hilly areas are ideal for mountain biking - with or without electricity.

Junge Festivalbesucher tanzen vor einer Konzertbühne

Top-Events

The highlights from culture, sport, pleasure...

Campingurlaub in Oberösterreich. Frau schaut aus dem Fenster eines fahrenden Campers und lacht. Im Hintergrund sind die Straße und Landschaft zu erkennen.

Travel routes in Upper Austria

The most beautiful ones.

Mehrere Menschen sitzen in der Abenddämmerung vor dem Ars Electronica Center und unterhalten sich. Sie genießen den Sommerabend und den Ausblick auf das rot beleuchtete Museum sowie das beleuchtete Linzer Stadtzentrum und die Nibelungenbrücke.

Culture and city trips

Discover the many facets of culture in Upper Austria.

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Holidays in Upper Austria

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