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Upper Austria

Discover the different sides of Upper Austria, from the lakes and mountains of the Salzkammergut to the towns along the Danube valley and, of course, the cultural capital of Linz.

Linz combines the history of the old town and the main square with a more modern outlook. Known as an industrial centre, the capital of Upper Austria has transformed itself into a modern pioneer of art and technology exhibitions and festivals.

The picturesque waters and peaks of the Salzkammergut region around the former Imperial spa holiday destination Bad Ischl offer the traditional lakes and mountain experience.

Further south is the much photographed town of Hallstatt, with its stunning situation on the lake, along with the Dachstein mountain range and its impressive Giant Ice Cave.

Hallstatt and the lake

In between the two areas, the small towns of Kremsmünster and Sankt Florian house two of the oldest religious institutions in Austria.

The list below shows all of the published articles on AustriaDirect about Upper Austria. Readers may also be interested in our longer guides to various regions and locations:

Lakes in Upper Austria

Lake Wolfgang | Mondsee | Attersee| Irrsee

Kayaking on the Traunsee in Upper Austria

Water Sports on the Traunsee

On 6th June 2022 By Steve In Upper Austria

Last updated on June 21st, 2022 at 01:14 pmLake Traunsee in Upper Austria’s Salzkammergut region is a popular hub for water sports such as sailing, surfing or scuba diving. Lake Traunsee is 191 metres deep, …

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Diving in the Attersee in Upper Austria

Diving Experiences at the Attersee

On 1st June 2022 By Steve In Upper Austria

Divers can find some unusual attractions at the Attersee lake in Upper Austria. Here they can explore sites related to the prehistoric pile dwellings that are the reason for the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. …

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The Irrsee lake in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria

Irrsee Lake in the Salzkammergut

On 22nd April 2022 By Steve In Upper Austria

The Irrsee is a smaller lake to the north of the Mondsee in the province of Upper Austria. It is supposedly the warmest lake in the Salzkammergut region of Austria, with water temperatures which can …

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The Hohenzollern waterfall near Bad Ischl in the Salzkammergut

The Hohenzollern Waterfall in Bad Ischl

On 11th April 2022 By Steve In Upper Austria

The Hohenzollern waterfall near Bad Ischl in Upper Austria was a popular destination for excursions back in the days of the Emperor Franz Joseph I. The 20-metre-high Hohenzollern waterfall is hidden in the middle of …

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View of Attersee lake in Upper Austria

Attersee Lake

On 30th March 2022 By Steve In Upper Austria

Last updated on May 1st, 2022 at 01:42 pmLake Attersee is the largest of the chain of lakes in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria. In fact, it has a claim to be the largest …

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Hallstatt - Austria's UNESCO world heritage site

Hallstatt – Austria’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

On 17th March 2022 By Steve In Upper Austria

Last updated on May 6th, 2022 at 09:26 amHallstatt in the Upper Austrian Salzkammergut region is considered by many to be the most beautiful village in Austria. Situated at the foot of the Dachstein mountains, …

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Reichersberg Abbey in Upper Austria

Reichersberg Abbey

On 16th December 2021 By Steve In Upper Austria

“Living with joy” is the motto of Reichersberg Abbey on the Inn river in Upper Austria. And indeed, a visit to the baroque complex is a real pleasure. Reichersberg Abbey towers majestically over the water …

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The two lakes in the Langbath valley near Ebensee

Two Quiet Lakes in the Salzkammergut

On 18th June 2021 By Steve In Upper Austria

The Traunsee may be renowned as one of the loveliest lakes in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria. But hidden away in a valley around ten kilometres from Ebensee are the Vordere and Hintere Langbathsee …

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An aerial view of the town of Mondsee in Upper Austria

Mondsee Lake

On 14th May 2021 By Steve In Upper Austria

Last updated on April 22nd, 2022 at 10:48 amThe Mondsee is an attractive lake in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria. Sometimes referred to as ‘Moon Lake’ (the German word for ‘moon’ is ‘Mond’), the …

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A 'Plätte' on the Toplitzsee

Plätten Rides in the Salzkammergut

On 5th May 2021 By Steve In Styria, Upper Austria

Try a gondola ride with a difference on the waters of the Salzkammergut… Passengers sit comfortably on wooden benches and can use the time to take in the beautiful landscape and the colours of the …

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