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History and UNESCO in Upper Austria

Tassilo* tells the story...

… of the world’s oldest salt mine. Of submerged pile dwellings and Roman legionnaires. He takes us to magnificent monasteries and mighty ruins, guides us through beautiful cities and shows us the magical places built for summer retreats. Because where we come from determines who we are.

 

*Tassilo III. (741-796), Duke of Bavaria. He is credited with founding Kremsmünster Abbey in Upper Austria — legend has it at the site where his son had a hunting accident. One of Upper Austria’s most significant art treasures, the Tassilo Chalice, is attributed to him.

Castles with history

Castles are history turned into stone. The homes of former noble families can open a window into a fascinating world. For example, Greinburg Castle, Austria’s oldest residential castle, is owned by the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Starhemberg Castle in Eferding, on the other hand, tells a diverse family history spanning centuries.

Romana Höpfler bei der Burg Ruttenstein
Castle and Fortress Trail
19 castles, 215 kilometres, 1,000 impressions
© Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert: Romana Höpfler bei der Burg Ruttenstein

Museums in Upper Austria

Schlossmuseum Linz
Castle Museum Linz
The Upper Austrian house of natural, cultural and art history.
© Linztourismus Alex Sigalov
Open-air museum Keltendorf Mitterkirchen in Mitterkirchen im Machland: A traditional building complex with thatched roofs, surrounded by lush vegetation and a few outdoor seating areas. The buildings appear to be located in a rural area, with mountains or hills in the background.
Keltendorf Mitterkirchen
A journey into the everyday life of the Celts in Mitterkirchen on the Danube.
© marktgemeinde Mitterkirchen im Machland
Lauriacum Museum in Enns: A large, multi-storey building with an impressive façade. The architecture is designed in the traditional style with many decorations and ornaments. There is a fountain with a statue in front of the building. Overall, the building conveys a historic, elegant impression.
Lauriacum Museum
A window into the Roman era in Enns, once the site of a legionary camp.
© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich Good Morning World Melanie Schillinger
Sumerauerhof St. Florian in St. Florian: A multi-storey building with traditional architecture, surrounded by flowering trees and shrubs on a green meadow. The building has a gabled roof and several chimneys. The façade is light in colour and has a neat appearance. There is a green area in front of the building where benches or other seating could be placed.
Freilichtmuseum Sumerauerhof
A typical four-sided courtyard farm in St. Florian.
© OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH
Dame im Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz
All Museums and Galleries
Upper Austria's Museums and Galleries
© Foto: Susanne Einzenberger: Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz