--- title: Danube Region Upper Austria url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria.html" description: "When winter arrives in the Danube regionThe temperatures are gradually getting colder, the days are getting shorter and a gentle stillness is spreading everywhere: winter has arrived. The Danube region will surprise you with a wide range of offers even in the cold season. Waiting for the big festive season is suddenly much easier!All information about the Danube winter at: www.donauregion.at/donauwinter" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Danube Region Upper Austria Danube Region Upper Austria ============================= Linz ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/300082/9F3256B1AEF8F3C838A0EA533A05A8B2DCB9A224CAC1F7B4263E3A4BCA493690/donau-winter-schloegener-donauschlinge.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/300084/B51657A404CDF3B1255E989C9F88B31325FC05DC9D3A22BB80D9A289F5D15AB7/donau-winter-grein-gobelwarte.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/300085/6EE04D486AFC8681FDADBEDFCFB023D90F32808BA94C0BE6AE7D90E3E8726C3A/donau-winter-waldhausen.jpg) Open copyright © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich/CM Visuals Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/300082/9F3256B1AEF8F3C838A0EA533A05A8B2DCB9A224CAC1F7B4263E3A4BCA493690/donau-winter-schloegener-donauschlinge.jpg "© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich/CM Visuals") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/300082/9F3256B1AEF8F3C838A0EA533A05A8B2DCB9A224CAC1F7B4263E3A4BCA493690/donau-winter-schloegener-donauschlinge.jpg) Open copyright © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich/CM Visuals Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/300084/B51657A404CDF3B1255E989C9F88B31325FC05DC9D3A22BB80D9A289F5D15AB7/donau-winter-grein-gobelwarte.jpg "© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich/CM Visuals") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/300084/B51657A404CDF3B1255E989C9F88B31325FC05DC9D3A22BB80D9A289F5D15AB7/donau-winter-grein-gobelwarte.jpg) Open copyright © Manfred Hinterdorfer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/300085/6EE04D486AFC8681FDADBEDFCFB023D90F32808BA94C0BE6AE7D90E3E8726C3A/donau-winter-waldhausen.jpg "© Manfred Hinterdorfer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/300085/6EE04D486AFC8681FDADBEDFCFB023D90F32808BA94C0BE6AE7D90E3E8726C3A/donau-winter-waldhausen.jpg) Open copyright © Donauschlinge Schlögen © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hochhauser Close copyright [ ![Schlögen Roman Park in Haibach ob der Donau: A group of people stand on a viewing platform that offers an impressive view of a picturesque river landscape in a mountainous region. The landscape is characterised by lush greenery and forests, with a calm river meandering through the valleys. 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![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=&lon=&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **When winter arrives in the Danube region** -------------------------------------------- The temperatures are gradually getting colder, the days are getting shorter and a gentle stillness is spreading everywhere: winter has arrived. The Danube region will surprise you with a wide range of offers even in the cold season. Waiting for the big festive season is suddenly much easier! All information about the Danube winter at: [www.donauregion.at/donauwinter](https://www.donauregion.at/donauwinter.html) **Staying active in winter** In the Danube region, there are many leisure activities that tempt you outside in the fresh air. There may not be the steepest slopes or the snowiest winters here, but there are plenty of alternatives for spending cold winter days outdoors. Would you like to do some sport during your stay? Then snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating or curling are just the thing for you. [www.donauregion.at/aktiv-im-winter ](https://www.donauregion.at/aktiv-im-winter.html) **Take a healthy break and strengthen your immune system.** A relaxing [wellness weekend](https://www.donauregion.at/wellness.html) or a conscious time-out in a renowned [health resort](https://www.donauregion.at/gesundheit.html) in the Danube region strengthens the body's defences and well-being! Here, the healing teachings of Kneipp, TCM, TEM and Ayurveda are taken into consideration. But plenty of exercise in nature also clears the mind. **Christmas strolls in charming little towns.** During Advent, we think about what we could surprise our loved ones with. A relaxed Christmas stroll in one of the pretty little towns in the Danube region in Upper Austria is sure to be the perfect choice! [www.donauregion.at/staedte](https://www.donauregion.at/staedte.html) **Any questions?** Visit the website [www.donauregion.at](http://www.donauregion.at/) and browse at your leisure for ideas for your upcoming Advent or Christmas holiday in the Upper Austrian Danube region. Current events and package deals can be found there, as well as tips on sights and highlights in the region. Plan your holiday easily with the help of the Danube apps. Click here for all apps: [www.donauregion.at/donau-apps](https://www.donauregion.at/donau-apps) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Danube Region Upper Austria** Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz Phone [ +43 732 7277 - 888 ](tel:+437327277888) E-Mail [info@donauregion.at](#mailto) Web [www.donauregion.at](https://www.donauregion.at "New window") https://www.donauregion.at What's on in the region ------------------------- [Accommodations](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-unterkuenfte/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria/unterkuenfte.html) [Event centres](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-locations/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria/veranstaltungszentren.html) [Gastronomy](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-gastronomie/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria.html) [Tours](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-touren/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria.html) [Events](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-veranstaltungen/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria.html) [Packages](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-angebote/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria.html) [ Shopping ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-pois/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria/einkaufen.html) [ Leisure facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-pois/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria/freizeiteinrichtungen.html) [ Service and attendance ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-pois/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria/infrastruktur.html) [ Interactive ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-pois/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria/interaktiv.html) [ Cultural facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-pois/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria/kultureinrichtungen.html) [ Spa and health facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-pois/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria/kur__und_gesundheitseinrichtungen.html) [ Sights ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-pois/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html) [ Sport facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-pois/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria/sporteinrichtungen.html) [ Association ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-pois/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria/verein.html) [ Rental ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-pois/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria/verleihe.html) [Webcams](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-webcams/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria.html) [Locations](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-orte/detail/168/danube-region-upper-austria.html) [To the website](https://www.donauregion.at "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")