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Regions, cities and places in Upper Austria

Where will your trip take you? To the Salzkammergut region, along the Danube or to the Mühlviertel region? Or perhaps to the state capital Linz or world-famous Hallstatt instead? It’s a tough decision, and we can’t make it for you. But let’s be honest, one of the best parts of going on holiday is the excitement and anticipation of choosing your destination ...

The regions in Upper Austria

You could choose the mountains and lakes of the Salzkammergut region in southern Upper Austria. Another option is the southeast area of the state surrounding the Pyhrn-Priel region and Kalkalpen National Park with its densely forested mountain ridges. The Danube Valley runs through the state from west to east, with the state capital Linz in between. And finally, the hilly landscapes of the Mühlviertel region lie to the river’s north.

 

Verkehrsspinne von Oberösterreich
All regions
© Grafik: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH: Verkehrsspinne von Oberösterreich
Wintertauchen am Attersee
Attersee - Attergau
© Tauchkompetenzzentrum Attersee
Kurpark Bad Hall Winter
Bad Hall
© Hans Peter Holnsteiner
Bad Ischl im Salzkammergut
Region Bad Ischl
© Daniel Leitner
Unforgettable outdoor adventures on perfectly groomed pistes, a wide range of winter activities away from the pistes, culinary delights that warm your stomach and heart after a cold day and right in the middle there are snow-capped peaks and white, glittering winter forests. Everyone gets their money"s worth in the Holiday Region Dachstein
Dachstein - Salzkammergut
© RudiKainPhotografie
Donau.Winter: Schlögener Donauschlinge
Danube Upper Austria
© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich/CM Visuals
Hausruckwald
Hausruckwald
© Tourismusverband Hausruckwald
Ausblick auf die Stadt Linz von der Aussichtsplattform am Pöstlingberg
Region Linz
© Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Marco Mestrovic: Blick vom Pöstlingberg auf die Stadt Linz
Skigebiet Hochficht - Moritz Ablinger
Mühlviertel
© Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH | Moritz Ablinger
A wintry setting with a large yellow basilica in the valley, a lake and a mountain behind.
Mondsee - Irrsee
© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee
Schiederweiher in Hinterstoder
Pyhrn-Priel
© Foto: Tourismusverband Pyhrn-Priel: Schiederweiher in Hinterstoder
Der malerische Almsee im Almtal
Salzkammergut
© Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Ulrike Weichselbaum: Der malerische Almsee im Almtal
Entdeckerviertel
s'Entdeckerviertel
© TVEV
Winterlandschaft Innviertel
s'Innviertel
© Innviertel-Tourismus_Andreas Mühlleitner
Steyr und die Nationalpark Region
Steyr and the Nationalpark Region
© Tman
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Traunsee - Almtal
© www.traunseehotels.at
Urlaubsregion Vitalwelt Bad Schallerbach
Vitalwelt - Bad Schallerbach
© Tourismusverband Urlaubsregion Vitalwelt Bad Schallerbach / Robert Maybach
Ledererturm im Wels
Region Wels
© Wels Marketing & Touristik
Winterpanorama Sankt Wolfgang mit Schafberg
Wolfgangsee
© WTG

Cities and places in Upper Austria

The state capital Linz is situated in the heart of Upper Austria and offers an exciting mix of culture, nature and industry. Our state is dotted with fascinating cities and places from end to end. The city of Steyr was historically known for its role in the iron trade, while Wels was actually the capital of an entire province during the Roman period. The cities in the Salzkammergut region offer postcard-perfect views. And just about everyone is familiar with the picturesque backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape of Hallstatt ... 

 

Blick in die Gassen von Steyr
All towns and villages
© Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Blick in die Gassen von Steyr
Photo Holiday Region Bohemian Forest/List: Schlägl Abbey in Aigen-Schlägl in the Bohemian Forest holiday region.
Aigen-Schlägl
© Ferienregion Böhmerwald | List
Winter fun on the Gmundnerberg in Altmünster on Lake Traunsee in the Salzkammergut region
Altmünster
© MTV Ferienregion Traunsee - Tourismusbüro Altmünster
Lake Hallstatt in winter
Bad Goisern
© Viorel Munteanu
Guest centre in winter
Bad Hall
© TVB Bad Hall
View of Bad Ischl from the banks of the Traun
Bad Ischl
© Daniel Leitner
Winter
Bad Leonfelden
© Tourismusinformation Bad Leonfelden
A wintery fountain with a cylindrical base covered in ice and snow. Surrounding the fountain is a snow-covered landscape with shrubs and trees. The water gushes out of the fountain, with icicles forming on the outer walls.
Bad Schallerbach
© Tourismusverband Urlaubsregion Vitalwelt Bad Schallerbach / M. Penninger
An outdoor area with a swimming pool shrouded in mist. Buildings and trees can be seen in the distance, blurred by the haze. The water in the pool is a light, turquoise-blue colour and steams slightly. There are steps leading down into the water and a few wooden benches at the edge of the pool.
Geinberg
© SPA Resort Therme Geinberg
A snow-covered place with historic buildings surrounded by bare trees. A tall tower with a clock stands in the centre. The facades of the buildings are white and have traditional architectural elements. A peaceful winter landscape.
Enns
© Wolfgang Simlinger
Winter_ice skating Freistadt
Freistadt
© OÖTM Erber
Eine junge Frau fotografiert vom Holzgelände des Höhenrausches den Mariendom.
Linz
© Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus/Einzenberger: Mariendom Linz
Ort Castle in winter
Gmunden
© Karl Heinz Kochem
Gosau in winter is something special! Between the high snow walls of individual paths trot teams of horses with their sledges and give unforgettable impressions. In addition, a lot of alternatives to alpine skiing are offered in Gosau am Dachstein.
Gosau
© Elisabeth Grill
The mountaineering village of Grünau im Almtal in winter with a view over the parish church to the northern Almtal valley
Grünau im Almtal
© Peter Hauer
In this picture you can see the famous view of Hallstatt with the two churches and Lake Hallstatt.
Hallstatt
© Hallstatt Fotopoint in the morning Photo: RudiKainPhotography
Hinterstoder Gemeindehaus Winter
Hinterstoder
© TVB Pyhrn-Priel/Bruno Sulzbacher
Two ski tourers stand in the snow next to the striking shark sculpture \"Dachstein Shark\" on the Krippenstein, with a clear blue sky in the background.
Obertraun at lake Hallstättersee
© DAG, Mirja Geh
A spacious, historic complex with several buildings and towers, surrounded by dense vegetation and hills in the distance. The architecture features traditional elements and has a stately appearance. A small town stretches out around the complex.
St. Florian
© Stift St. Florian/Kerschbaummayr
Wolfgangsee Advent
St. Wolfgang
© Wolfgangsee Tourismus/Mirja Geh
Stiftskirche
Spital am Pyhrn
© TVB Pyhrn-Priel/Bruno Sulzbacher
The picture shows a magnificent, snow-covered church building with several towers and onion domes. It is surrounded by a wintry landscape with snow-covered trees and an illuminated entrance that conveys an inviting atmosphere.
Steyr
© Gerhard Meidl
Welser Weihnachtswelt
Wels
© Tourismusverband Region Wels
Hauptplatz
Windischgarsten
© TVB Pyhrn-Priel/Bruno Sulzbacher