--- title: Travelling ecologically url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/travelling-sustainably/travelling-ecologically.html" description: Travel ecologically in Upper Austria. Discover eco-friendly transportation, green travel tips, and sustainable practices for an environmentally conscious and responsible journey. Enjoy nature while preserving it. image: "https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/user_upload/upperaustria/000Canto-Imports/SchafbergBahn%20am%20Weg%20zum%20Gipfel%20%28c%29%20Salzburg%20AG.jpg" date: 2024-07-15 modified: 2024-09-05 --- # Travelling ecologically Eco-friendly travelling ======================= Come to Upper Austria by public transport and use the regional hiking taxis and green means of transport in the state. [ ![Reisezeitenkarte der ÖBB](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/3/a/csm_Reisezeitenkarte-Linz_OEBB_3s_d62fdeb515.jpg "Reisezeitenkarte der ÖBB") Travelling by train ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/services/getting-there/travel-to-upper-austria-by-train.html) Open copyright © Reisezeitenkarte der ÖBB Close copyright [ ![Schafbergbahn](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/f/e/csm_SchafbergBahn__c_Salzburg-AG-Tourismus_ef98eeb45c.jpg "Foto: Salzburg AG: Schafbergbahn") zuugle.at With public transport to the mountains of Upper Austria. ](https://www.zuugle.at/app?sort=jahreszeit&city=linz&search=oberösterreich "Link opens in new window") Open copyright © Foto: Salzburg AG: Schafbergbahn Close copyright [ ![Ein Reisebus ist auf Nebenstraßen durch die Hügellandschaft des Mühlviertels unterwegs.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/5/csm_Betriebsausfl%C3%BCge-3s_e9c9e72acf.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Andreas Röbl: Reisebus in Mühlviertler Hügellandschaft") Travelling by bus ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/services/getting-there/travel-by-bus.html) Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Andreas Röbl: Reisebus in Mühlviertler Hügellandschaft Close copyright Excursions by public transport ------------------------------ ### Reach the best destinations without a car Discover the most beautiful corners of Upper Austria in a relaxed way by bus, tram and train. With the Freizeit-Ticket OÖ you are perfectly equipped for this: The day public transport ticket for the whole of Upper Austria takes you to your next excursion destination in an uncomplicated and inexpensive way. [ ![Freizeit-Ticket OÖ des Oberösterreichischen Verkehrsverbundes.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/6/csm_Freizeitticket-Sujets_var8_textkorr2-1_6d3b38e08a.png "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Freizeit-Ticket OÖ des Oberösterreichischen Verkehrsverbundes.") Freizeit-Ticket OÖ Experience unforgettable excursions in Upper Austria. And with the 'Freizeit-Ticket OÖ' from the Upper Austrian Transport Association, even the journey is part of the excursion experience. ](https://www.ooevv.at/?seite=freizeit-ticket-ooe-en "Link opens in new window") Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Freizeit-Ticket OÖ des Oberösterreichischen Verkehrsverbundes. Close copyright ### Freizeit-Ticket OÖ - The day network ticket for Upper Austria for 19.90 euros - One ticket is valid for up to two adults and up to four children under the age of 15. - Valid: From Monday to Friday on weekdays from 9:00 am to midnight, on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays all day until 3:00 am the following day. - Can be used on all local public transport (except Pöstlingbergbahn and the long-distance trains InterCityExpress, InterCity, EuroCity, EuroNight, D-Zug, Railjet, Railjet Express, Nightjet, Westbahn) in Upper Austria and the entire Salzkammergut region in Upper Austria, Salzburg and Styria. - Available: via the OÖVV App, in the OÖVV regional buses, at the ticket machines of LINZ AG Linien and Wels Linien, in all ÖBB and Stern & Hafferl sales channels, in the LINZ LINIEN App. Vienna - Attersee bathing train ------------------------------- This summer, for the first time, there is a very special train connection that takes passengers from Vienna to the beautiful [Attersee](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/ "Link opens in new window"). This is made possible by the co-operation between the transport companies Westbahn and Stern & Hafferl. From July, the [Westbahn](https://westbahn.at/en/ "Link opens in new window") will depart every Saturday and Sunday at 7.38 a.m. from the Westbahnhof in Vienna and stop in the towns of St. Pölten, Amstetten, Linz, Wels, Attnang-Puchheim and Vöcklabruck. At 9.37 a.m. it reaches Vöcklamarkt, where a [Stern & Hafferl](https://www.stern-verkehr.at/ "Link opens in new window") train is waiting to take passengers to Lake Attersee. Arrival at Lake Attersee is at 10.00 a.m.: perfect for the start of a day of swimming! There are three public bathing areas and a lido within walking distance of the bus stop on Lake Attersee. You can also reach other places on the shores of Lake Attersee by bus or boat. Enjoy a day of pure splashing fun on the turquoise-blue lake! In the evening, the train leaves Attersee at 18:58 to return to Vienna. After changing trains in Vöcklamarkt, it arrives at Vienna Westbahnhof about 150 minutes later. Open copyright © Photo: Tourismusverband Attersee/Moritz Ablinger: Stand Up Paddling at Lake Attersee, Upper Austria Close copyright ![Stand Up Paddling at Lake Attersee](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/0/8/csm_SUP-am-Attersee_TVB-Attersee-Attergau_Moritz-Ablinger-_2__c4d5cb1707.jpg "Photo: Tourismusverband Attersee/Moritz Ablinger: Stand Up Paddling at Lake Attersee, Upper Austria") [ ![Almsee bei Grünau im Almtal](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/c/6/csm_Almsee_OOE-Popp_3s_86f3d784de.png "Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Popp: Almsee bei Grünau im Almtal") Mountaineering villages ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/hiking/mountaineering-villages.html) Open copyright © Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Popp: Almsee bei Grünau im Almtal Close copyright [ ![Eine sitzt am Bug einer Zille auf der Donau](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/a/f/csm_DonauZilleMartinaPoel_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHMarcoMestrovic_21c4d65091.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHMarco Mestrovic Eine sitzt am Bug einer Zille auf der Donau") Danube.Pearls ](https://www.danube-pearls.eu/en/ "Danube Pearls") Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHMarco Mestrovic Eine sitzt am Bug einer Zille auf der Donau Close copyright 1. 2. [ ![Couple on e-bikes cycling along the Danube through the city of Linz.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/5/d/csm_EBikeLinz_3s_f7b7224698.jpg "Photo: KTM Fahrrad: E-bikes on the Danube in Linz") E-bike cycling holidays in Upper Austria ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/e-bike/e-bike-offers.html) Open copyright © Photo: KTM Fahrrad: E-bikes on the Danube in Linz Close copyright [ ![Pärchen lädt am Marktplatz in Haag am Hausruck die E-Bikes bei einer E-Bike-Ladestation auf](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/0/csm_RadfahrenLadestation_HaagamHausruck_UrlaubsregionVitalwelt__c_Velontour.info_98ce0c6e57.jpg "Genussradfahren auf der Sportlichen Erlebnisrunde in Haag am Hausruck") E-charging stations ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/e-bike/e-bike-charging-stations.html) Open copyright © Genussradfahren auf der Sportlichen Erlebnisrunde in Haag am Hausruck Close copyright [ ![Zwei Radfahrer fahren mit ihren E-Bikes über den historischen Marktplatz von Obernberg am Inn. Beide tragen bequeme Freizeitbekleidung, Radhelme und Sonnenbrillen.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/c/1/csm_RadfahrenMarktplatzObernbergInnradweg_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHMoritzAblinger_f7d7b6520c.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHMoritz Ablinger Der historische Marktplatz von Obernberg am Inn liegt direkt am Innradweg.") E-bike hire points ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/e-bike/e-bike-rentals.html) Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHMoritz Ablinger Der historische Marktplatz von Obernberg am Inn liegt direkt am Innradweg. Close copyright [ ![Zwei Frauen spazieren am Linzer Hauptplatz. In der Bildmitte ist die Dreifaltigkeitssäule zu sehen.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/6/3/csm_LinzHauptplatzEinkaufsbummel_OberoesterreichTourismusLinzTourismusRobertJosipovic_40246c736b.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Linz Tourismus/Robert Josipovic: Einkaufsbummel am Linzer Hauptplatz.") Linz-Card ](https://www.linztourismus.at/en/leisure/plan-a-trip/city-cards/linzcard "Link opens in new window") Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Linz Tourismus/Robert Josipovic: Einkaufsbummel am Linzer Hauptplatz. Close copyright [Pyhrn-Priel Cards ](https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at/en/card/pyhrn-priel-active-card/about-the-activecard.html "Link opens in new window") [ ![](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/7/csm_Schafberg_Himmeslpforte_Mondsee__c__WTG_44b0d7172c.jpg "Schafberg Himmelspforte Mondsee") Salzkammergut Shuttle ](https://www.salzkammergutshuttle.at/en/ "Link opens in new window") Open copyright © Schafberg Himmelspforte Mondsee Close copyright