Title: Visit Upper Austria: 2026 Travel Guide for Upper Austria, Austria | Expedia.com [Upper Austria Hotels](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Upper-Austria.d6050029.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Upper Austria](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Upper-Austria.d6050029.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Upper Austria Flights](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Upper-Austria.d6050029.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Upper Austria](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Upper-Austria.d6050029.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Upper Austria](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Upper-Austria.d6050029.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Upper Austria Vacations](https://expedia.com/Upper-Austria.d6050029.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Upper Austria ## Austria ![Hallstatt featuring views and tranquil scenes as well as an individual femail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621593437373/aaad445c-6b57-4a65-906c-7f56891468cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hallstatt featuring views and tranquil scenes as well as an individual femail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621593437373/aaad445c-6b57-4a65-906c-7f56891468cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hallstatt showing wildflowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131272/700765f9-5685-4839-854c-2276c1642b23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Obertraun showing interior views and caves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533112735/45872e25-f47f-4f7b-94a5-31034cdba458.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dachstein Krippenstein showing tranquil scenes, a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621593437373/4bf8fd52-3fcf-436b-87d0-0b8cc24aa185.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Delight in an authentic Austrian experience of castles, ski resorts, hiking trails and medieval villages in this postcard-perfect province. Spread across lush rambling countryside peppered with pretty villages and lively towns, Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) encapsulates Austria’s true essence. Get active at world-class ski resorts atop soaring mountains, on magnificent lakes and over miles of biking and hiking routes. Find culture at centuries-old castles, state-of-the-art museums and superb concert halls. Upper Austria, one of the nation’s northernmost provinces, is traversed by the grand Danube. The city of [Linz](https://www.expedia.com/Linz.d2110.Destination-Travel-Guides) is famous for its Brucknerhaus and Landestheater Linz concert halls and its delicious Linzer torte dessert. Enjoy cultural experiences at the New Cathedral, Castle Museum, LENTOS Art Museum and Ars Electronica Center. Watch street performers at Hauptplatz and shop along Landstraße. A short drive from the city are the striking Baroque monasteries of Sankt Florian and Kremsmünster. Discover castles, monasteries and unforgettable views while exploring the Danube. Note its winding loop known as Schlögener Schlinge. The Donausteig is a 280-mile-long (450-kilometer) riverside hiking route stretching from the German border town Passau across Austria toward the Black Sea. Bike along sections of the Danube Cycle Path. Marvel at the Trappist Engelszell Monastery, rococo-style Wilhering Cistercian Monastery and 12th-century Neuhaus Castle. Rejoice in the natural beauty of the Salzkammergut region. Sail, swim and fish on some of the 76 lakes, including Attersee, Hallstätter See, [Mondsee](https://www.expedia.com/Mondsee.d177914.Destination-Travel-Guides), Traunsee and Wolfgangsee. Walk in the alpine foothills on endless miles of paths. Ski at Dachstein West, find family-friendly snow sports at Feuerkogel and explore off-piste slopes at Dachstein Krippenstein. Tour the Habsburg-era imperial palaces and relax in thermal spas at Bad Ischl. Admire a harmonious blend of architectural styles in Steyr. Wander the atmospheric streets of Schärding, the former home of the regal Wittelsbach family. Gaze up at dramatic limestone peaks and spot lynx in National Park Kalkalpen. Reach Upper Austria by flying to Blue Danube Airport Linz or catching a train from Graz, Salzburg, Vienna or Munich. Appreciate more of the region’s heritage at Christmas markets and year-round antique fairs and farmers markets. ### Popular cities in Upper Austria [Obertraun Known for Lakes, Walking and Mountains ](https://expedia.com/Obertraun.dx6123486) Stay in this peaceful village and discover the astonishing beauty of the Salzkammergut region, home to spectacular mountains, beautiful lakes and dramatic ice caves. ## Reasons to visit - Dachstein Ice Caves - Dachstein Krippenstein - Krippenstein [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Obertraun.dx6123486)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Obertraun-Hotels.d6123486.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Hallstatt Known for Lakes, Ferries and boats and Boating ](https://expedia.com/Hallstatt.dx6131272) Top sights in this small village in Austria’s Lake District include a 4000-year-old salt mine and the historic village square. ## Reasons to visit - Hallstatt Salt Mines - Hallstatt Museum - Hallstatt Bone House [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Hallstatt.dx6131272)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Hallstatt-Hotels.d6131272.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Ebensee Known for Skiing, Nature and Mountains ](https://expedia.com/Ebensee.dx6160078) Enjoy outdoor pursuits in the countryside and visit a World War II concentration camp when you vacation in this attractive town. ## Reasons to visit - Feuerkogel Ski Resort - Ebensee Concentration Camp Memorial - Ebensee Memorial and Museum [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Ebensee.dx6160078)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Ebensee-Hotels.d6160078.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Linz Known for Business, Historical and Museums ](https://expedia.com/Linz.dx2110) Austria’s third-largest town is a cultural treasure trove with festivals, the famed Bruckner Orchestra and a modern opera house. ## Reasons to visit - Danube Park [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Linz.dx2110)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Linz-Hotels.d2110.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Gmunden Known for Lakes, Family-friendly and Adventure ](https://expedia.com/Gmunden.dx5103) Escape to Gmunden! Enjoy its adventures, parks, and history. ## Reasons to visit - Ort Castle [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Gmunden.dx5103)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Gmunden-Hotels.d5103.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Steyr Known for Historical, Monuments and Churches ](https://expedia.com/Steyr.dx5105) Get away to Steyr! Enjoy the monuments, churches, and segway tours. [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Steyr.dx5105)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Steyr-Hotels.d5105.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Upper Austria ![Hallstatt which includes heritage elements, mountains and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131272/4017f312-4027-4968-918b-b67bef02ed49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hallstatt Top sights in this small village in Austria’s Lake District include a 4000-year-old salt mine and the historic village square. ![Linz which includes a sunset, a city and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2110/71a70797-cfb9-4548-b0f3-759e11a74b31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Linz Austria’s third-largest town is a cultural treasure trove with festivals, the famed Bruckner Orchestra and a modern opera house. ![Obertraun showing mist or fog and caves as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533112735/aedd3722-be43-4ead-872d-e4f9cf8f8339.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Obertraun Stay in this peaceful village and discover the astonishing beauty of the Salzkammergut region, home to spectacular mountains, beautiful lakes and dramatic ice caves. ![Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut showing heritage elements and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4965/04811da2-1f75-4631-a630-46f4d206a8e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut Wander winding streets and relax in squares fringed with historic buildings in this scenic town on the banks of the beautiful Lake Wolfgangsee. ![Mondsee featuring a bay or harbor, a lake or waterhole and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177914/08573f70-4d8a-44a6-8393-c26e20703bed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mondsee Visit this Salzkammergut town to enjoy the picturesque lake of the same name, featuring magnificent views of the Alps, hiking trails and delightful regional cuisine. ![Bad Ischl showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11077/40867f61-ad70-4d31-afec-0a8638dc001a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bad Ischl Discover a superb showcase of Austria’s imperial past accompanied by breathtaking mountain scenery and excellent skiing at this riverside spa town. ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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