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Culture in Upper Austria

Upper Austria is a land of culture full of unique experiences. Here, everyone is culture. And the whole country is a stage. For festivals, music and theatre. For crafts and design, museums and galleries. For architecture and history. In Upper Austria. And everyone comes and joins in. You too?

CULTURE IT'S ALL OF US!
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Exploring Upper Austria’s diverse cultural offerings

Upper Austria’s culture boasts many facets. Immerse yourself in unforgettable concerts against the backdrop of magnificent cathedrals or castles. Attend vibrant festivals and intriguing museums. Peer through the windows of time at our castles and palaces. Be amazed by the impressive contemporary architecture and let yourself be inspired by technological innovation and exquisite craftsmanship. All this and much more awaits you.

Festivals, stages and customs
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History and UNESCO
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Architecture and industry
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Craftsmanship and design
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Contemporary art
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Advent
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Anton Bruckner 2024
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Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024
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Top events
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Success stories from Upper Austria

Upper Austria is home to 1.5 million cultural ambassadors. Culture ­– it’s all of them. Known beyond borders, they include people like Parov Stelar, the pioneer of electro-swing, singer-songwriter Ina Regen and the Bruckner Orchestra Linz. Then there are the St. Florian Boys’ Choir, young musical ambassadors of Upper Austria, travelling the world. Hundreds and thousands of them actively participate in 478 music bands, countless cultural initiatives and various associations. They collectively shape Upper Austria into this magnificent cultural cosmos, well worth experiencing and discovering.

Discover the culture of Upper Austria with professional guides

The best way to discover the most beautiful cities and cultural assets of Upper Austria is in the company of a professional Austria Guide. The state-certified city and tourist guides know the region like the back of their hand and accompany those interested in culture to very special cultural treasures. You will also learn a lot of background information and connections from them, as well as anecdotes to make you smile and some secrets that you won't find in any travel guide.

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Ingrid Buchegger, Guide bei der Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg empfängt zwei Frauen am Eingang der Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg in Vorchdorf im Salzkammergut.
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Discover the many facets of Upper Austria's culture with professional, state-certified tourist guides. The Austria Guides look forward to showing you their piece of Upper Austria.
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Traunsee-Almtal/Stefan Mayerhofer: Guide Ingrid Buchegger begrüßt zwei Frauen vor der Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg in Vorchdorf im Salzkammergut.
© Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Röbl: Kaiservilla in Bad Ischl
Kaiservilla in Bad Ischl

Tips for Sisi fans

Former Empress Elisabeth of Austria, fondly nicknamed Sisi, still has many fans. Perhaps you’re one of those whose heart just melts when the trilogy of Sisi films starring Romy Schneider is shown on TV? If you are, you absolutely must visit Bad Ischl. This charming little town was Empress Elisabeth’s favourite summer retreat and the secret capital of the Habsburg or Danube monarchy. Here are our top tips for Sissi fans, ranging from film locations like the Kaiservilla and the Marmorschlössl to the confectioner to the Imperial and Royal Court and the Kaiserfest.

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