This summer
is going to be unforgettable.
What you absolutely must do this summer
Here’s the definitive bucket list featuring 9 ideas for a summer you’ll never forget in Upper Austria.
In 2025, it's worth taking a look at the sky at night. Here are 3 important dates:
- The Eta Aquariids can be seen every year from 19 April to 28 May. During this time, the Earth crosses the orbit of Halley's Comet, causing small parts of the comet to burn up in the sky as shooting stars. The most shooting stars (up to 50 per hour) can be seen on the night of 5 to 6 May 2025.
- On 12 August 2025, the Perseids meteor shower will pass by the Earth, bringing hundreds of shooting stars that can be seen with the naked eye, especially in the second half of the night. Tip: Look for a dark corner to watch shooting stars, such as the Attersee-Traunsee Star Park.
- The Southern Taurids peak on 5 November 2025 with 7 meteors per hour. The Northern Taurids will then follow on 12 November 2025 with up to 5 meteors per hour.
What makes spending the night in a mountain hut so extraordinary? It’s the untouched nature, the fresh, crisp air and the alpine allure. It’s the stunning views surrounded by the quiet and isolation of the mountains. Plus, it’s the cosy ambience and traditional fare, complete with delightful alpine treats. These elements combine to offer the ultimate in deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
Our tip: Set your alarm and leap out of bed at dawn! Experiencing a sunrise high in the mountains, against a backdrop of awe-inspiring landscapes, is truly memorable.
This year’s festival season in Upper Austria promises to be a vibrant tapestry of colours. What takes your fancy? Moving to the rhythms of Parov Stelar at “Lido Sounds” in Linz? Swinging to brass music at the “Woodstock der Blasmusik” in the Innviertel region? Or maybe singing along to the world’s finest operettas at the “Lehár Festival” in Bad Ischl? Jazz aficionados can immerse themselves in the exquisite sounds at the “INNtöne Jazz Festival”. Musical lovers are in for a delight at the Steyr Music Festival, showcasing “The Rocky Horror Show” this year. And classical music enthusiasts will feel as though they’ve ascended to seventh heaven at this year’s Bruckner Festival.
Indulge in something truly special this year: relish culinary brilliance at one of Upper Austria’s esteemed gourmet restaurants, where exceptional culinary talents whip up creative and unparalleled dishes of the highest calibre that tantalise the senses — all delivered by impeccable service staff. An indescribable and unforgettable dining experience awaits. The ambience in our gourmet restaurants varies from traditional to luxurious — always inviting, with an air of exclusivity and sophistication.
Pick any restaurant you like but be warned: you may not want to leave!
Set off on an inward journey and just walk. Contemplate life’s meaning or pursue a path of spiritual inquiry. Upper Austria is a haven for those seeking answers.
Be it tracing St. Wolfgang Way from Bavaria to the Salzkammergut region, navigating St. John’s Pilgrimage Route through the Mühlviertel region, embarking on the Lynx Trail through Kalkalpen National Park or exploring any of the myriad other pilgrimage and long-distance trails: Upper Austria is your gateway to an extraordinary trekking adventure.
The pristine lakes of the Salzkammergut region transform into a summer haven for aquaphiles. Dive, sail, surf, kite or explore underwater to your heart’s content. A lakeside promenade walk, dining on fish skewers and the lake sunset craft an unforgettable summer day.
Beer enthusiasts take note! Brewing your own beer is simple and yields delicious results in Upper Austria. Learn the craft from master brewers in our breweries and soon gather your own brewed treasure.
Brewing workshops are hosted by “Braucommune Freistadt” in the Mühlviertel region, “Brauerei Ried” and “Beer Buddies” in Tragwein and for the keen learner, “Linzer Bier” even offers a Beer University.
Kalkalpen National Park is a wilderness in the heart of Europe. Here, nature is sovereign, free to flourish and evolve unfettered and wild.
Immerse yourself in this unique natural wonder, whether by foot on the Lynx Trail, mountain biking on the TRANS NATIONALPARK TOUR, on horseback or led by a national park guide.
There’s nothing quite like the exhilaration of standing atop a summit, surveying the landscape and taking a deep, fulfilling breath.
Whether it’s reaching a peak on foot, climbing a via ferrata to the summit or enjoying a cable car ride to a scenic viewpoint. Here’s your guide to memorable summit adventures:
Mountainbiking in Upper Austria