Upper Austria - PICTURES

Winter season in Upper Austria is beautiful, the tall mountains between Bohemian Forest and the Alps blanketed in sparkling white snow bordering the clear blue sky. We invite you to enjoy our winter-pine and spruce dusted with luxurious snow, gorgeous mountains sparkling in the sunlight.

...in Upper Austria, you can take on all the challenge you want. Our varied ski resorts offer diverse terrain for every ability from novice to intermediate to pulse-pounding expert trails! So grab your gear, get up the mountain and hit the slopes!

Naturally, Upper Austria is a great place for skiing, snowboarding and all those other "traditional" winter sports. But why limit your fun? Snowshoe into a remote wilderness. Explore our winter wonderland from the back of a horse. Whiz down the mountain on a sled. Embark on a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride through magical winter sceneries... Mush a sled dog team. Winter is a great time to visit Upper Austria for a lot of viable non-skiing options!

Upper Austria is a country where one can still experience centuries-old folk traditions in the winter that are unique to this region. From romantic Advent markets to Christmas strolls and winter carnivals, Upper Austria´s winter events will keep you entertained all season long.

Epitomizing the true essence of escape, the countless Spa Resorts at Upper Austria invite you into a world of indulgence and pampering beyond any experience imaginable. Through a myriad of unique treatments and methods, you´ll feel both a sense of calm and rejuvenation that renews the soul and ignites a spark to the spirit.