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Regions, cities and places in Upper Austria

Where will your trip take you? To the Salzkammergut region, along the Danube or to the Mühlviertel region? Or perhaps to the state capital Linz or world-famous Hallstatt instead? It’s a tough decision, and we can’t make it for you. But let’s be honest, one of the best parts of going on holiday is the excitement and anticipation of choosing your destination ...

The regions in Upper Austria

You could choose the mountains and lakes of the Salzkammergut region in southern Upper Austria. Another option is the southeast area of the state surrounding the Pyhrn-Priel region and Kalkalpen National Park with its densely forested mountain ridges. The Danube Valley runs through the state from west to east, with the state capital Linz in between. And finally, the hilly landscapes of the Mühlviertel region lie to the river’s north.

 

Verkehrsspinne von Oberösterreich
All regions
© Grafik: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH: Verkehrsspinne von Oberösterreich
Baden am Attersee
Attersee - Attergau
© TVB Attersee-Attergau/Moritz Ablinger
Wandern
Bad Hall
© TVB Bad Hall
Bad Ischl im Salzkammergut
Region Bad Ischl
© www.badischl.at, Leitner Daniel
The view from the Predigstuhl of the idyllic climatic health resort of Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt. The village impresses with its charming centre, the good infrastructure, the surrounding mountain panoramas and the living traditions, which can be experienced throughout the year at the many traditional and musical events.
Dachstein - Salzkammergut
© RudiKainPhotografie
Donauschlinge Schlögen (c) WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH_Kaindlstorfer
Danube Upper Austria
© Donauschlinge Schlögen (c) WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH_Kaindlstorfer
Hausruckwald
Hausruckwald
© Tourismusverband Hausruckwald
Ausblick auf die Stadt Linz von der Aussichtsplattform am Pöstlingberg
Region Linz
© Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Marco Mestrovic: Blick vom Pöstlingberg auf die Stadt Linz
Herbstwandern im Mühlviertel
Mühlviertel
© Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH | Röbl
Meadow with a view of the Mondsee, some farms, behind it the Schafberg and other mountains.
Mondsee - Irrsee
© TVB Mondsee - Irrsee
Schiederweiher in Hinterstoder
Pyhrn-Priel
© Foto: Tourismusverband Pyhrn-Priel: Schiederweiher in Hinterstoder
Der malerische Almsee im Almtal
Salzkammergut
© Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Ulrike Weichselbaum: Der malerische Almsee im Almtal
Entdeckerviertel
s'Entdeckerviertel
© TVEV
Lohnsburg am Kobernaußerwald
s'Innviertel
© Innviertel-Tourismus_Andreas Mühlleitner
Steyr und die Nationalpark Region
Steyr and the Nationalpark Region
© nyx.at Erwin Haiden
traunsee_luftaufnahme-c-reinhold_weissenbrunner-3
Traunsee - Almtal
© Reinhold Weissenbrunner
Urlaubsregion Vitalwelt Bad Schallerbach
Vitalwelt - Bad Schallerbach
© Tourismusverband Urlaubsregion Vitalwelt Bad Schallerbach / Robert Maybach
Ledererturm im Wels
Region Wels
© Wels Marketing & Touristik
Sankt Wolfgang Ausblick vom Kalvarienberg
Wolfgangsee
© WTG

Cities and places in Upper Austria

The state capital Linz is situated in the heart of Upper Austria and offers an exciting mix of culture, nature and industry. Our state is dotted with fascinating cities and places from end to end. The city of Steyr was historically known for its role in the iron trade, while Wels was actually the capital of an entire province during the Roman period. The cities in the Salzkammergut region offer postcard-perfect views. And just about everyone is familiar with the picturesque backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape of Hallstatt ... 

 

Blick in die Gassen von Steyr
All towns and villages
© Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Blick in die Gassen von Steyr
Photo Böhmerwald holiday region/Felhofer: Man with the sun in Aigen-Schlägl in the Böhmerwald holiday region.
Aigen-Schlägl
© Ferienregion Böhmerwald | Felhofer
Altmünster parish church \"St Benedict\"
Altmünster
© TVB Traunsee-Almtal
Idyllic atmosphere at sunset on the Hütteneckalm.
Bad Goisern
© RudiKainPhotgrafie
Aerial view - Kurpark from above
Bad Hall
© TVB Bad Hall
View of the esplanade
Bad Ischl
© www.badischl.at, Leitner Daniel
Wooden crate with the village of Bad Leonfelden in the background
Bad Leonfelden
© Tourismusinformation Bad Leonfelden
A historic building with towers and bay windows stands in a park-like setting. A green lawn stretches out in front of the building. Various deciduous trees in full bloom frame the scene. The sky is cloudless and blue.
Bad Schallerbach
© Tourismusverband Urlaubsregion Vitalwelt Bad Schallerbach / Mühlleitner
Photo S"INNVIERTEL Tourismus_Wolfgang Grilz: Sliced vegetables on a wooden table in the farm shop
Geinberg
© S´INNVIERTEL Tourismus_Wolfgang Grilz
A picturesque town with colourful buildings, church towers and hills in the background. The buildings are designed in different colours and convey a charming, traditional character. An ideal view for tourists who want to enjoy a historic and picturesque setting.
Enns
© TSE GmbH
Medieval brewing experience town of Freistadt
Freistadt
© OÖTM_Röbl
Eine junge Frau fotografiert vom Holzgelände des Höhenrausches den Mariendom.
Linz
© Foto: Oberösterreich Tourismus/Einzenberger: Mariendom Linz
The landmark Seeschloss Ort in Gmunden on Lake Traunsee in the Salzkammergut region
Gmunden
© MTV Ferienregion Traunsee
Breathtaking view of the Gosau valley.
Gosau
© Tourismus
The picture shows an idyllic landscape with a lake surrounded by high mountains and forests. A few buildings with traditional architecture can be seen on the meadow on the shore.
Grünau im Almtal
© Karl Redtenbacher
In this picture you can see the famous view of Hallstatt with the two churches and Lake Hallstatt.
Hallstatt
© Hallstatt Fotopoint in the morning Photo: RudiKainPhotography
Hinterstoder Gondelbahn im Sommer
Hinterstoder
© Gemeinde Hinterstoder/Schachner
Viewing platform high above the valley, view of the lake and mountains. The sun breaks through the dark clouds and bathes the landscape in golden light.
Obertraun at lake Hallstättersee
© RudiKainPhotografie
A spacious, historic complex with several buildings and towers, surrounded by dense vegetation and hills in the distance. The architecture features traditional elements and has a stately appearance. A small town stretches out around the complex.
St. Florian
© Stift St. Florian/Kerschbaummayr
Autumn in St. Wolfgang
St. Wolfgang
© Mirja Geh
Landschaftspanorama Spital am Pyhrn
Spital am Pyhrn
© TVB Pyhrn-Priel/Bruno Sulzbacher
The picture shows a picturesque old town with colourful, historic buildings stretching along the banks of a river or stream. Various spires and towers rise up into the blue sky, surrounded by green trees. Overall, the picture conveys an idyllic and atmospheric impression of this cityscape.
Steyr
© Wolfgang Hack
Stadtplatz
Wels
© Wels Marketing & Touristik
Windischgarsten mit Blick auf die Haller Mauern
Windischgarsten
© Sulzbacher