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title: Fine spirits
url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/food-and-drink/fine-spirits.html"
description: "Explore Upper Austria's fine spirits, including fruit brandies, whisky, vodka, and gin. Visit distilleries, enjoy tastings, and learn about the traditional and innovative methods behind these exceptional beverages."
image: "https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/user_upload/upperaustria/000Canto-Imports/Edelbrand_OberoesterreichTourismusHausruckwaldTomSon.jpg"
date: 2024-06-10
modified: 2024-06-20
---

# Fine spirits

Fine spirits
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Where there’s fruit, there’s schnapps — a sentiment that underscores Upper Austria’s vibrant position within the spirits scene. The province is celebrated not only for its superb fruit brandies but also for its whisky, vodka and gin.

 [     ![Parzmaier distillery in Schwanenstadt: Various bottles and glasses of alcoholic beverages are displayed on a wooden table. It appears to be a selection of high-quality spirits and wines, presented in a neat, modern setting.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Parzmaier")

Parzmair Distillery

An award-winning establishment renowned for its exquisite spirits and natural products.

 ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/food-and-drink/fine-spirits/oesterreich-poi/detail/430028775/parzmair-destillerie.html)  © Open copyright  © Copyright: Parzmaier Close copyright

 [     ![Mittendorf Distillation Museum](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Mittendorfer GmbH & Co KG")

Schnapps Museum in St. Oswald

Explore the art of distillation.

 ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/food-and-drink/fine-spirits/oesterreich-poi/detail/100848/1-upper-austrian-schnaps-museum.html)  © Open copyright  © Copyright: Mittendorfer GmbH & Co KG Close copyright

 [      ![Nahaufnahme eines Glases Edelbrand in der Destillerie Parzmair in Schwanenstadt im Hausruckwald.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/7/csm_Edelbrand_OberoesterreichTourismusHausruckwaldTomSon_b357f3ab04.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Hausruckwald/Tom Son: Nahaufnahme eines Glases Edebrand in der Destillerie Parzmair in Schwanenstadt im Hausruckwald.")

Schnapps distilleries

List of all distilleries in Upper Austria.

 ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/food-and-drink/fine-spirits/schnapps-distilleries.html)  © Open copyright  © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Hausruckwald/Tom Son: Nahaufnahme eines Glases Edebrand in der Destillerie Parzmair in Schwanenstadt im Hausruckwald. Close copyright

  © Open copyright  © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Hausruckwald/Tom Son: Franz Razinger in der Destillerie Parzmair in Schwanenstadt im Hausruckwald. Close copyright

      ![Franz Razinger neben der Edelbrand-Destille in der Destillerie Parzmair in Schwanenstadt im Hausruckwald.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/a/csm_FranzRazinger_OberoesterreichTourismusHausruckwaldTomSon_26bc4034f6.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Hausruckwald/Tom Son: Franz Razinger in der Destillerie Parzmair in Schwanenstadt im Hausruckwald.")  Distilling schnapps
 at Parzmaier Destillerie.
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 [Video](//www.youtube.com/watch?v=U04yn9pJv-0 "The YouTube video will open in a new window.")

 [     ![Mario Monika Hofladen der BioBrennerei Thauerböck](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Urheber: BioBrennerei Thauerböck")

BioBrennerei Thauerböck

An organic farm shop offering whisky, gin, fine brandies, liqueurs, and much more.

 ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/food-and-drink/fine-spirits/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000066/biobrennerei-biohof-thauerboeck.html)  © Open copyright  © Urheber: BioBrennerei Thauerböck Close copyright

 [     ![Moser distillery and show distillery in Mitterkirchen im Machland: A multi-storey building with traditional architecture and a striking gable. The main building is painted in a bright yellow colour, while the surrounding outbuildings are kept rather neutral. There are a few bicycles in front of the main entrance, indicating a tourist business. The surrounding area is characterised by lush greenery, with trees and shrubs framing the building.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Radlerbauernhof Moser")

Show Schnapps Distillery Moser

A holiday farm with its own distillery located in Mitterkirchen.

 ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/food-and-drink/fine-spirits/oesterreich-poi/detail/430014639/destillerie-und-schauschnapsbrennerei-moser.html)  © Open copyright  © Copyright: Radlerbauernhof Moser Close copyright

 [     ![Whisky casks from the Peter Affenzeller whisky distillery](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Peter Affenzeller")

Whiskey Distillery and Coffee Lounge Peter Affenzeller

Tour the distillery and sample its nationally and internationally acclaimed whiskies from the Mühlviertel region.

 ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/food-and-drink/fine-spirits/oesterreich-poi/detail/430012363/whisky-distillery-experience-and-enjoyment-peter-affenzeller.html)  © Open copyright  © Copyright: Peter Affenzeller Close copyright