© Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/David Lugmayr: A woman hikes with snowshoes through a wintry mountain landscape.
A woman walks with snowshoes through a wintry mountain landscape
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What can you do in Upper Austria?

Upper Austria in summer

There are so many different ways you can experience Upper Austria’s gentle summer breezes in your face. You might feel it tickling your nose as you ride bicycle. Or it might be a breath of air stroking your cheek while hiking. Or a breeze filling the sails and carrying your boat across the lake.

 

Rear view of a man in sports gear with a rucksack and rope, standing on a crag amidst the mountain world of the Pyhrn-Priel region in Upper Austria. Craggy mountains and a cloud-dappled sky in the background.
Hiking
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH./Robert Maybach: Mountain adventure in the Pyhrn-Priel region in Upper Austria
Road cycling in Upper Austria near Wels
Road cycling
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Stefan Mayerhofer: Road cycling in Upper Austria near Wels
Three cyclists in sports clothing, cycling along the Danube Cycling Trail in Upper Austria
Cycling
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH./Robert Maybach: Cycling by the Danube in Upper Austria
Swimming fun in Upper Austria
Bathing fun and water sports
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Swimming fun in Upper Austria
Mountain bikers at the Ewigen Wand in Bad Goisern
Mountain bike holidays
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH./Moritz Ablinger: Mountain bikers at the Ewigen Wand in Bad Goisern

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All throughout the year

But some things are always in season in Upper Austria. Such as culture and tradition. Or a wellness holiday.

 

Enjoy the water at the Therme Geinberg
Health and wellness
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Geinberg Spa
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.
City and culture trips
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Den Abend vor dem beleuchteten Ars Electronica Center in Linz ausklingen lassen.
Blick auf das Schloss Ort
Places of interest and attractions
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus Gmbh/Martin Fickert: Blick auf das Schloss Ort

Winter in Upper Austria

When winter has Upper Austria in its icy grip, it's peak season for skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. You'll find fantastic ski areas and cross-country skiing trails, wonderful winter hiking routes and high-speed sledging runs wherever you look. The season of Advent is a time of peace when the home of the Christkindl, the bringer of gifts, shines with a festive glow. Until winter's spell is broken by the lively carnival fools and the Glöckler in their colourful headdresses, ushering in the new season of spring.

Skiing in the ski area Höss in Hinterstoder
Ski resorts and cross-country skiing trails
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Skiing in the ski area Höss in Hinterstoder
Winter at a slower pace
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Schneeschuwandern im Mühlviertel in der Nähe von Bad Zell.
Advent Market in Upper Austria
Advent and customs
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH./Robert Maybach: Advent Market in Upper Austria