A summer holiday in Upper Austria combines nature, culture and fun. The impressive landscape of mountains, lakes and valleys offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable experiences. Lovers of the outdoors can discover its perfect settings for amazing adventures. Culture enthusiasts can relish its cities, museums, and traditions. And discerning foodies can explore its extraordinary culinary diversity. However, everyone can enjoy the friendly hospitality of the Upper Austrian locals.
From the granite highlands of the Mühlviertel region and the fertile Alpine foothills, to the breathtaking southern mountains, Upper Austria offers an unparalleled wealth of natural beauty and cultural treasures. The Danube Valley's allure lies in its many natural wonders, such as the Schlögener Schlinge, a breathtaking river bend. Linz, the 'UNESCO City of Media Arts', excites with its urban flair. The lakes of the Salzkammergut region offer a summer getaway complete with outdoor adventures, while the Kalkalpen National Park, with its lush woodland wilderness and idyllic alpine landscape, invites you to experience its fresh air.
Upper Austria's array of cultural and summer event offerings is just as varied as its landscape. The baroque town of Schärding am Inn bursts into bloom as it prepares to host the 2025 Upper Austrian regional garden show, 'INNsGRÜN'. The Innviertel region comes alive as Woodstock der Blasmusik, Europe’s largest brass music festival, delivers four days of high-spirited celebration. Musical fans make their pilgrimages to the Steyr Music Festival, while operetta lovers flock to the Lehár Festival in Bad Ischl. Meanwhile, at the Donaufestwochen in Strudengau, Early music takes center stage. Linz' summer temperatures continue to rise with music festivals like Klassik am Dom and LIDO SOUNDS, the Danube's festival highlight. And Wels converts its town square into the hip 'city beach' during the summer and makes shopping sprees even sweeter with its offerings of cold drinks and tasty treats. More information available at www.oberoesterreich.at.
With ÖBB, you can travel to Upper Austria with ease!
From Vienna to Linz or Wels, there are convenient trains 3x an hour In only 1h 15min, you can arrive in Linz and in 1h 49min in Wels Even in the Danube or Salzkammergut Regions, you can travel easily via train.
Connections
| Connection | Journey time | ÖBB Sparschiene |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna - Linz | from 1:15 hours | from € 9.90* |
| Vienna - Wels | from 1:49 hours | from € 14.90* |
| Vienna - Bad Ischl | from 3:08 hours | from € 19.90* |
| Vienna - Schärding | from 3:35 hours | from € 19.90* |
* The starting price is per person in 2nd class, contingent and train-based offer, only online and on the ÖBB App, bookable up to 6 months (180 days) in advance. Not eligible for cancellation or refund. No discounts.
Then the ÖBB Vorteilscard is perfect for you: It gives you maximum flexibility and a discount of up to 50% every time you buy a ticket. The card pays for itself with just a few journeys per year.
