Discover and take a deep breath along the A9 - holiday breaks in Upper Austria
Recommended for anyone travelling from Austria to Slovenia, Italy or Croatia.
Are you coming from Vienna or from the north of Germany, the Czech Republic or Slovakia and travelling south via the A9 Pyhrn motorway to Slovenia or on towards the Adriatic? Then it's worth taking a closer look in Upper Austria - because along the A9 motorway, impressive natural scenery, quiet power spots and excursion destinations with real adventure value await you.
The A9 motorway in Upper Austria not only connects countries, but also recreation, nature and deceleration.
Instead of tunnel congestion and motorway stress, you can expect fresh air, green mountains, crystal-clear streams and regional cuisine - directly on the route or just a few minutes away. Whether as a short stopover or as a holiday before your holiday.
Why keep travelling? Your holiday starts here!
Between mountain massif and natural idyll, abbey and gorge, hiking trail and inn, the A9 in Upper Austria offers more than just tarmac. If you take the time for a break, you will discover quiet highlights - and perhaps even a new holiday destination. Because: the south is waiting. But Upper Austria is already there.
Highlights along the route
Creative, handmade chocolates in a stylish shop.
Nature and tranquillity just a detour away from the A9 motorway: the Kalkalpen National Park with its ancient beech forests.
In summer: Höss plateau with panorama, in winter: Ski slope. Ideal for sporty stops in the mountains.
One of the largest karst springs in the Eastern Alps. Walk to the turquoise-blue water and the rushing spring.
Alpine flair with panoramic views as well as inviting inns, footpaths and small shops.
Imposing, baroque collegiate church and the mountain world of the Totes Gebirge all around.
Over wooden steps along thundering waterfalls through the cool, wildly romantic rocky gorge.
From stopover to holiday - it's quick and easy here
If you prefer to enjoy pure nature, splash around in crystal-clear lakes or stroll through old town streets instead of being stuck in traffic jams, Upper Austria is the place for you. Route-friendly, traffic jam-free, surprisingly beautiful. No detours, no overcrowded places - but real experiences, delicious specialities, fantastic nature and the certainty that the south can wait. Because what was planned as a short break quickly turns into a real holiday in Upper Austria. If you add a few more days, you will discover the nearby Salzkammergut with its mountains and lakes, the mystical and idyllic Mühlviertel the pulsating provincial capital Linz, the varied region of Wels the romantic Steyr and the south with its unspoilt nature in the Kalkalpen National Park or the west between the Inn and Hausruckwald.
Travelling in Upper Austria
