--- title: 7 ideas for your summer vacation url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/travel-ideas/7-ideas-for-your-summer-vacation.html" description: "A summer vacation you will never forget: Upper Austria. Turquoise-blue lakes, picturesque mountains, green hills, wide fields, fairytale forests, idyllic villages and vibrant old towns. Make your summer vacation just the way you like it." image: "https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/user_upload/upperaustria/Logo_upperuastria_RGB_300x300px_Websites.png" date: 2025-05-14 modified: 2025-05-14 --- # 7 ideas for your summer vacation 7 unforgettable ideas for your summer holiday ============================================= A summer holiday you'll never forget: Upper Austria - turquoise lakes, picturesque mountains, green hills, vast fields, fairytale forests, idyllic villages and vibrant old towns. Make your summer holiday just the way you like it! 1. A family holiday on a farm ----------------------------- A summer on a farm with cows, horses, chickens, rabbits etc. - these are moments in a child's life that will remain in their memories forever. Here, children can simply be children and really let off steam. The whole family lives on the farm and learns many things for life. And if the farm is located directly on the lake, like [**Alois Gaderer's organic farm**](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/102795/farm-ederbauer-irrsee.html "Link https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/102795/farm-ederbauer-irrsee.html opens in new window") on the sparkling blue Irrsee in the Salzkammergut, then the summer holiday is perfect. [All holiday farms](https://www.farmholidays.com/en "Link https://www.farmholidays.com/en opens in new window") [ ![Breakfast on a farm holiday in Upper Austria](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/6/a/csm_Bauernhof-Skg-Fruehstueck_OOET-Maybach_2s_dbc2c62527.jpg "Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Breakfast on a farm holiday in Upper Austria") Farmholidays in Upper Austria ](https://www.farmholidays.com/en "Link https://www.farmholidays.com/en öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") © Open copyright © Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Breakfast on a farm holiday in Upper Austria Close copyright 2. Walk a pilgrimage or long-distance hiking trail -------------------------------------------------- Go into yourself and just walk. Perhaps ponder the meaning of life or explore religious values. Upper Austria is a treasure trove for all those in search of the great outdoors. [Long-distance hiking trails in Upper Austria](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/long-distance-hikes-in-upper-austria.html) [St. Johne's Pilgrimage toute](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100438/johannesweg-st-john-s-pilgrimage-route.html "Link https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100438/johannesweg-st-john-s-pilgrimage-route.html opens in new window") [ ![Luchstrail - Gsendscharte mit Blick auf den Großen Buchstein](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/4/e/csm_2018_Luchstrail-E06_Gsendscharte-mit-Blick-auf-Grossen-Buchstein-c-Max-Mauthner_00324_2_5075b2f4bf.png "Foto: Max Mauthner: Luchstrail - Gsendscharte mit Blick auf den Großen Buchstein") Hiking in Upper Austria Hiking trails, circular hiking trails, long-distance hiking trails, pilgrimages, climbing as well as mountain pastures and huts. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking.html) © Open copyright © Foto: Max Mauthner: Luchstrail - Gsendscharte mit Blick auf den Großen Buchstein Close copyright 3. A beach holiday in Austria ----------------------------- Yes, swimming holidays - but in Austria please! The crystal-clear lakes in the [Salzkammergut ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/lakes-and-water-experience.html "Link https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/summer/lakes-and-water-experience.html opens in new window")are a summer Eldorado for water lovers. Here you can splash around, sail, surf, kite or dive to your heart's content. Topped off with a pinch of summer freshness - simply marvellous. A walk along the beach promenade, a grilled fish for dinner and the sunset by the lake make this summer holiday unforgettable. [The most beautiful lakeside hotels](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/accommodations/the-most-beautiful-lakeside-hotels.html) [The cosiest bathing spots](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports/bathing-in-upper-austria/the-most-beautiful-hidden-bathing-lakes-and-river-baths.html) [ ![Water fun in Upper Austria](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/f/b/csm_Bauernhof-Skg-Kinder-Steg_OOET-Maybach_2s_932ca3c36a.jpg "Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Water fun in Upper Austria") Swimming and water sports in Upper Austria All swimming lakes and information on sailing, surfing, water skiing, rafting, canyoning, rowing, diving and fishing... ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/water-sports.html) © Open copyright © Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Water fun in Upper Austria Close copyright 4. Cycle the Danube cycle path ------------------------------ The[ Danube Cycle Path](https://www.donauregion.at/en/danube-cycle-path.html "Link https://www.donauregion.at/en/danube-cycle-path.html opens in new window") is a classic cycle route that every keen cyclist should have completed at least once. Always along the great river, you pass fertile valleys, deep gorges and enchanting towns and cities. 330 kilometres from Passau to Vienna, or a few stages. It's easy with an organised cycle tour, where accommodation is pre-booked and luggage is transported from hotel to hotel. Tours of different lengths are offered - from the sporty 3-day variant to leisurely pleasure tours. [Cycling holiday offers for the Danube Cycle Path](https://www.donauregion.at/en/danube-cycle-path.html#inhalt4 "Link https://www.donauregion.at/en/danube-cycle-path.html#inhalt4 opent in nieuw venster") [Accommodation in the Danube Region](https://www.donauregion.at/en/accommodationhotels.html "Link https://www.donauregion.at/en/accommodationhotels.html opens in new window") [ ![Three cyclists in sports clothing coast along the Danube Cycling Trail in Upper Austria](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/9/csm_Rad-Donau-4_2s_bde454d003.jpg "Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH./Robert Maybach: Cycling by the Danube in Upper Austria") Cycling in Upper Austria Danube Cycle Path, Inn Cycle Path, Salzkammergut Cycle Path & Co, mountain bike and road bike tours as well as e-bike information. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/cycling.html) © Open copyright © Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH./Robert Maybach: Cycling by the Danube in Upper Austria Close copyright 5. Experience pure nature in the national park ---------------------------------------------- A fairytale primeval forest. This is how the [Kalkalpen National Park](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/kalkalpen-national-park.html "Nationalpark Kalkalpen") in south-east Upper Austria could be described in a nutshell. No wonder that lynxes, golden eagles and rare plants feel at home here on this pristine piece of land. But the national park is also a paradise for nature-hungry human explorers. You can explore the national park on foot, by bike or accompanied by professional guides. [Trans National Park tour by mountain bike](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-angebot/detail/9709/trans-national-park-i-ll-be-gone-for-a-while.html "Link https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-angebot/detail/9709/trans-national-park-i-ll-be-gone-for-a-while.html opens in new window") [The lynx trail for hikers](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430009172/lynx-trail-stage-02.html "Link https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430009172/lynx-trail-stage-02.html opens in new window") [Tours with the national park ranger](https://en.kalkalpen.at/book-a-ranger "Link to https://en.kalkalpen.at/book-a-ranger") [Accommodation in the region](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-unterkuenfte/detail/157/steyr-and-the-national-park-region/unterkuenfte.html "Link to https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-unterkuenfte/detail/157/steyr-and-the-national-park-region/unterkuenfte.html") [T](https://www.oberoesterreich.at/oesterreich-destination/detail/157/steyr-und-die-nationalpark-region.html?tx_ttgtourdata_tdregion%5Bshow%5D=Tour&cHash=567e13b6a7fea249f94ea07482c41917 "Touren in Steyr und der Nationalpark Region")[ours in the region](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-touren/detail/157/steyr-and-the-national-park-region.html "Link to https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-destination-touren/detail/157/steyr-and-the-national-park-region.html") [ ![Beech forest in the Limestone Alps National Park](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/3/c/csm_Nationalpark-Kalkalpen-Buchenwald_Erich-Mayrhofer_2s_508fff42f1.jpg "Photo: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Erich Mayrhofer: Beech forest in the Limestone Alps National Park") Nature in Upper Austria On the trail of nature: sparkling lakes, mystical moors, green alpine pastures and forests and majestic mountains. ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/attractions/nature-reserves.html "Link to https://www.upperaustria.com/en/attractions/nature-reserves.html") © Open copyright © Photo: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Erich Mayrhofer: Beech forest in the Limestone Alps National Park Close copyright 6. With 1 PS through the Mühlviertel ------------------------------------ The Mühlviertler Alm is well-known and popular with horse lovers. Here you can gallop on horseback over lush green hills, through picturesque forests, past rivers, farms and castle ruins. Many riding stables, well-marked riding trails and a colourful range of riding offers ensure an all-round perfect holiday for rider and horse. The 110 km long JohannesRITT is particularly popular - a pilgrimage on horseback that can be experienced in four to five riding days. [Equestrian paradise of the Mühlviertel](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/activities/riding.html "Link https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/activities/riding.html opens in new window") [The JohannesRITT](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006423/der-johannesritt.html "Link https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006423/der-johannesritt.html opens in new window") [ ![Waldritt im Pferdereich Mühlviertler Alm](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/f/7/csm_Pferdereich-MV-Alm-4_Oesterreich-Werbung-Nina-Baumgartner_3s_c5c6b9ff42.png "Foto: Österreich Werbung/Nina Baumgartner: Waldritt im Pferdereich Mühlviertler Alm") Holidays on Horse farms in Upper Austria Are you ready for a horse farm stay? Then let yourself be inspired! ](https://www.farmholidays.com/en/upper-austria/accommodation-types/farms/horse-farms "Link to https://www.farmholidays.com/en/upper-austria/accommodation-types/farms/horse-farms") © Open copyright © Foto: Österreich Werbung/Nina Baumgartner: Waldritt im Pferdereich Mühlviertler Alm Close copyright 7. Wellness holiday in the thermal spa -------------------------------------- Let yourself be pampered once again. From head to toe. With warm thermal water, soothing massages, sauna sessions and steam baths. Maybe even add a beauty or cosmetic treatment or two. You'll feel like a new person again. Two first-class wellness centres can be found to the west of Linz. Here you can spend heavenly holidays at the [EurothermenResort Bad Schallerbach](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/104160/eurothermenresort-bad-schallerbach-das-paradiso.html "Link to https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/104160/eurothermenresort-bad-schallerbach-das-paradiso.html") with the Tropicana Therme and the Sauna Mountain Village or at the [SPA Resort Therme Geinberg](http://pperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/100707/4-s-hotel-spa-resort-geinberg.html "Link to SPA Resort Therme Geinberg") with the exclusive Private Spa Villas, the Caribbean Lagoon and the Oriental World. [Top addresses for a health holiday](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/health-and-wellness/hideaways.html "gesundheitsurlaub.at") [Health and wellness offers](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/health-and-wellness/health-and-wellness-related-offers-in-upper-austria.html) [Wellness hotels in Upper Austria](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/health-and-wellness.html "Link https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/health-and-wellness.html opens in new window") [ ![Enjoy the water at the Therme Geinberg](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/5/csm_Geinberg-Wasser-2_OOE-Maybach_9f0f2f40b0.png "Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Geinberg Spa") Wellness and health in Upper Austria Thermal spas, health and wellness hotels, health tips, fasting cures, Kneipp treatments, wellness offers,... ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/health-and-wellness.html) © Open copyright © Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Geinberg Spa Close copyright