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Upper Austria is a beautiful province, offering handicraft museums, bike routes, great hotels and castles worth visiting. Check out the gathered information on activities and attractions in Upper Austria!

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    Ars Electronica Centre © Tourismusverband Linz

    Architectural Highlights Upper Austria

    A day in Upper Austria can be short if you want to experience all its architectural gems. Linz is a cosmopolitan city that houses culture and arts, and the surrounding historic towns such as Bad Ischl and Hallstatt are treasure troves of splendid buildings. Venture further into the province to find countless tremendous abbeys and monasteries.

    An Architectural Round Trip of Upper Austria
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    Linzer Torte  © Österreich Werbung/Trumler

    Linzer Torte

    The Linzer Torte is considered the oldest known cake in the world, yet who named or invented it remains a mystery.

    Linzer Torte Recipe
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    Linz and Lentos Museum by night © Österreich Werbung/Horvath

    Pixel Hotel

    The most unusual hotel in Linz. Rooms are located all over the city and can be found in former workshops, shops and even on a barge.The Pixel Hotel offer every comfort, but also a large measure of originality.

    More on the Pixel Hotel
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    Golf Club Attersee © Salzkammergut Tourismus-Marketing

    Golf in Upper Austria

    Golfers – from amateurs to professionals – immediately fall in love with Upper Austria for its exquisite golf greens amongst crystal-clear lakes and majestic mountains.

    Land of passions
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     © Leo Himsl

    Goiserer Boots

    It began 140 years ago in Bad Goisern with the invention of the first “engineered” mountain boot. Today the Goiserer is still the epitome of top quality, but it has evolved to be fit for city life.

    "Engineered" for Mountains
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     © Oberoesterreich Tourismus/Foto: Weissenbrunner

    All About the Kids

    Thanks to a special Snowman Ticket rate and Magic Carpet training lift, you can enjoy skiing with the whole family amidst magnificent Bohemian Forest scenery at the skiing area Hochficht.

    Skiing in Upper Austria
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     © Skilifte Kirchschlag

    Night Skiing Upper Austria

    There are endless opportunities to carry on skiing long after sunset on your ski holiday in Upper Austria.

    Your Choice
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    Night Skiing Austria

    What an amazing feeling to carve down the slopes on a floodlit ski run, and what a choice you have in Austria!

    Top Night Runs by Region
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    Schloss Hof in Marchfeld © Österreich Werbung

    Castles and Palaces

    Austria is filled with magnificent castles and palaces, grandiose witnesses of a bygone era. Follow the footsteps of emperors and knights and let history come alive.

    A Grand Choice
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    Couple at Lake Millstatt © Österreich Werbung/Wolfgang Zajc

    Pure Indulgence

    In Austria a number of regions have got together to create themed routes that invite you to explore rural history with gastronomic delights all along the way.

    Wining, Dining and Culture
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    "Spafari" at St. Martins Lodge © St. Martins Therme & Lodge

    Body and Soul

    Thermal waters that massage the skin, relaxation and rejuvenation for the body, and clear alpine air at the door. Did you know physical well-being could be this agreeable?

    Austria and its Spas
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    The Big Wheel at the Vienna Prater

    Family Trips

    A family holiday is a holiday with the kids, not all about the kids, and those who think children are obliged to go on countless hikes in Austria are a little behind the times.

    Fun and Adventure for all
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     © Attersee Schifffahrt

    Weddings in Upper Austria

    In Upper Austria it's all about getting married on water. Charter your very own wedding boat and cruise the picture perfect Lake Traunsee or Lake Attersee. Corny? Yes, but we love it!

    Upper Austria Wedding Ideas
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    Downhill Mountainbiking © Österreich Werbung / Himsl

    Cycling & Mountain Bike Holidays

    "On your bike! Ready, steady, go!" Travel through outstanding landscapes in pure mountain air with a well-signposted network of cycle paths. Choose Austria for its unrivalled cycling and mountain bike routes, plus accommodation which offers the full service – from repairs to cycle sheds and delicious meals – a cyclist must experience Austria!

    Our recommendations
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     © TVB MondSeeLand, Mondsee-Irrsee

    Weddings in Austria

    Ever since Will and Kate decided to tie the knot we have all succumb to the Royal Wedding craze. But have you ever thought about celebrating your own big day in Austria? From luxury spa pamper weekends for brides-to-be, to being swept up the mountain to the chapel in a wedding gondola, find royal inspiration here.

    Yes, I Do!
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    Eating out in the restaurant Meierei

    Affordable Gourmet Dining

    With first-hand local knowledge, we've compiled a list of the best Austrian eateries, to guarantee a gourmet gastronomic break, whatever time of the year you might be visiting.

    Unforgettable Dining Hot Spots
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    Spitz Hotel in Upper Austria © Spitz Hotel

    Design Hotels in Upper Austria

    Hotel and culture, experience and vision, design and interior all meet here. Discover the spirit of Austria in the heart of Upper Austria's Linz.

    Visit Upper Austria
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    Linz and Lentos Museum by night © Österreich Werbung/Horvath

    Linz

    The city of Linz is home to a vibrant music and arts scene that is well-funded by the city itself and also by the state of Upper Austria.

    Find out more about Linz
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    Traunsee in Upper Austria © Österreich Werbung/Jezierzanski

    Bathing Lakes in Upper Austria

    Along the Salzkammergutweg, the most famous Upper Austrian lakes and warm thermal springs of drinking water quality line up like beautiful pearls on a string, surrounded by a stunning mountain backdrop.

    Bathing Lakes in Upper Austria
 

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