City: Upper Austria
Top Things to do in Upper Austria
Top Hotels in Upper Austria
Top 10 Things to do in Upper Austria, Austria
Upper Austria (German: Oberösterreich, pronounced [ˈoːbɐˌʔøːstɐʀaɪ̯ç] ( listen); Austro-Bavarian: Obaöstarreich; Czech: Horní Rakousy) is one of the nine states or Bundesländer of Austria. Its capital is Linz. Upper Austria borders on Germany and the Czech Republic, as well as on the other Austrian states of Lower Austria, Styria, and Salzburg. With an area of 11,982 km (4,626 sq mi) and 1.437 million inhabitants, Upper Austria is the fourth-largest Austrian state by land area and the third-largest by population.
Restaurants in Upper Austria
1. Traunsee
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5.0 based on 233 reviews
Reviewed By AlbrechtpaulSanders - Tervuren, Belgium
We made a boat trip from Gmunden to Traunkirchen and could admire this unique place during hours. The Traunstein is impressive and the (after COVID-lockdown) very quiet lake was highly appreciated.
2. Salzwelten Hallstatt
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4.5 based on 1,536 reviews
Take the panorama funicular railway up the mountain at Hallstatt to discover the mysterious attraction of this mystical area. The path leads to the tunnel mouth and into a unique underground world first dug by hand more than 3000 years ago: many kilometres of tunnels lead deep into the rock interior. Enjoy a day full of fun and information at the Salt Mine Hallstatt for the hole family.
Reviewed By auntieboo88 - Ottawa, Canada
If you have a few hours to spare in Hallstatt, taking a tour of the salt mine is a must! A steep funicular takes you up to the prep building where you will don special coveralls and meet your guide. Tour groups are a max of 65 people, but even with that number, you never feel crowded or have trouble hearing/understanding the guide and virtual displays within the mine. Touring the mine is safe, interesting, and full of little surprises, like measuring your speed on one of the wooden slides that would carry miners between different levels within the mountain!
3. Ars Electronica Center
4. SchafbergBahn
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4.5 based on 831 reviews
Take a ride on the steepest cog railway in Austria from St. Wolfgang to the top of the 1,783 m tall Schafberg. In 35 minutes, the SchafbergBahn will carry you to the top. With its striking summit, this is one of Austria’s most beautiful and scenic mountains, treating visitors to incomparable views of the surrounding natural landscapes.
5. Mariendom
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4.5 based on 451 reviews
Reviewed By wolfgangw396 - Zurich, Switzerland
Architecture and its furnishings - two organs, magnificent altar, magnificent pulpit, remarkable glass windows, etc. - it is rightly a wonderful landmark of the city of Linz. As it is sizewise the largest Gothic church in Austria, even bigger than the Stephansdom in Vienna, a definite must see. And take a while to enjoy the magnitude.
6. Postlingbergbahn
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4.5 based on 684 reviews
Reviewed By DragoDer - Murska Sobota, Slovenia
If you want to explore Linz, you have to start with the Postlingbergbahn. On Saturday it was a lot of visitors and the train was 120% full. The ride with this train is an excellent experience. And the view on the top ot the hill is great.
7. Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick"
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4.5 based on 1,284 reviews
Experience a bird's eye view of Hallstatt! The new viewing platform extends 12 metres from the mountainside and 360 meters above the ground.
Reviewed By Chicaree - Chicago, United States
There would be no reason to go to Hallstatt & not take the funicular up the mountain, unless of course, you are in shape to walk up. We are not, so we rode the funicular to the viewing platform joining the small crowd waiting patiently for their turn to snap perfect Instagram shots & gaze out at the spectacular views of the Hallstätter See & the breathtaking backdrop of still-snow-covered-in-May mountains. The wonder of nature’s majesty is evident in this peaceful place, the smooth as glass See (Lake), the endless mountains that fringe the view in every direction & fast running streams creating the perfect relaxation playlist. The price of your ticket is two-way, stop at the Information Center to get a discount coupon. Parking is the most challenging aspect of visiting Hallstatt, there is ZERO street parking, there are designated lots showing the number of open spaces available, but the day we visited, our lot showed 20+ available & there were 3. We got lucky & found a space, but driving a large vehicle is not advised, the cost to park is very reasonable, remember to take your ticket & pay at the machine before driving to the exit. We also did the Salt Mine Tour - cannot recommend, it didn’t measure up to other Salt mine tours we have done, but many people in our group enjoyed it so that is something for you to research & consider. You do not have to take the Salt Mine tour, it is a separate price, but if the weather conditions are favorable, do not miss the incredible views from the Skywalk platform & Cafe Restaurant.
8. Old Town
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4.5 based on 1,319 reviews
Reviewed By TatteredBackpack - New York City, United States
Simply a gorgeous place, on par with other world attractions like Venice and Macchu Picchu. Even the bus/train ride from Salzburg is beautiful. However, do try to go before the summer crush. We were there in May when it was still chilly and it was already getting crowded once the buses rolled in. Definitely stay overnight so that you can do the fantastic hikes in the area like Echernthal or around the lake., or down the hill. Also, it's a different experience to have the old town to yourself at night.
9. Hallstatter See
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4.5 based on 436 reviews
Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore
Visited during winter and was blessed with a clear sunny day. Took a boat ride on this beautiful lake and loved the reflections of the mountain and the town in the waters. Best to visit in the morning.
10. Dachstein Giant Ice Caves
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4.0 based on 238 reviews
Giant Ice Cave – one of the biggest ice caves in the world - extensive Mammut Cave and Koppenbrüller Cave – still traversed by underground streams – are particularly spectacular. A state-of-the-art cable car provides access to this unique nature experience consisting of caves, informative and enjoyable hiking routes on the karst massif and adventure cave tours.
Reviewed By Moonamuslim
Just follow the signs/description on the street after Hallstatt. Take the cable car to the intermediate station - first stop. From there it is a steep 10 minute walk up the path to the ice cave. Tiring, but worthwhile. € 47 for the mountain railway and the ice cave are expensive, but the mountain and the cave cannot do anything about that. The card can be bought down at the valley station. Registration for the guided tour through the ice cave takes place at the intermediate station after getting off. You receive a number for the next tour and also the time until the next tour. The guide was very friendly and answered all questions, even after the guided tour through the cave he took time to answer questions. That was nice and a big compliment for the tour through the cave. Even in summer the cave does not have temperatures above 5-6 ° C, so dress warmly or take something warm with you. The ice formations in the cave - especially the size of the ice formations - is impressive. The small light shows with which the ice formations are illuminated in different colors, a nice effect. When visiting the Krippenstein with the "5-Fingers", make a stop at the intermediate station and visit the ice cave. It's worth it and is an interesting and nice change from all the mountains, valleys and viewing platforms in the area. The tour takes about 50 minutes. Especially with kids, great thing, but not just for kids.
