Top 20 Best Things to Do in Upper Austria
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Upper Austria

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  • Lake Hallstatttop_1
    󰺂7.7
    Hallstatt54.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Upper Austria
    Highlights:
    󰀆Boat ride & scenic views
    󱨜Skywalk overlooks lake & mountains
    󱨠Saved by 251 users󱨠107 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    (Dear)阿燚(Dear)阿燚

    The biggest highlight of Lake Hallstatt is its lake and mountains, clear lake water and unique cultural landscape, which is reflected in the following aspects: Natural scenery - Lake Hallstatt is surrounded by the Dakhstan Alps, and the lake and mountains are intersecting. Composed of picturesque scenery. - The lake is clear and blue, reflecting the mountains and wooden houses, forming a beautiful visual enjoyment. - In the early morning, the lake is often covered with mist, and in the evening, the lake shore is dotted with yellow leaves of mangrove trees. The scenery of the four seasons is different and each has a charm. Cultural landscape - Harstadt is the name for Harstadt culture in the early Iron Age of Europe and has a long history. - The town is famous for its fairy-tale wooden house architecture, and each house has a unique style. - The Church of the Human Bone is a unique local attraction that displays Europe's largest collection of painted . Travel experience - visitors can row in the lake, enjoy the lake and mountains, and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. - In winter, you can visit the Millennium Glacier Caves and enjoy spectacular ice walls and cave views. - Local cuisine is dominated by fresh lake aquatic products such as specialty salmon cooking, as well as local cheese and red wine. With its beautiful natural scenery and deep cultural heritage, Lake Harstadt has become one of the world's most desirable tourist attractions.

  • St.Wolfgangtop_2
    󰺂6.4
    St. Wolfgang.Core area of St. Wolfgang50.6 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Cuckoo clocks & wooden toys
    "The Sound of Music" location
    󱨠28% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    susan xiaosusan xiao

    Reasons to Recommend:one of the best place for vacation: its tranquility, breathtaking Mountain View and beautiful villas are unbeatable!!

  • SchafbergBahntop_3
    󰺂5.6
    St. Wolfgang50.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Panoramic mountain & lake views
    Centennial tracks & Alpine views
    5.0/5
    读万卷书;行万里路读万卷书;行万里路

    Another name for the Schalberg Mountain is the Schafberg Mountain, which is located on the shore of Lake St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut Lake District. You can take a mountain train to the top of the mountain and have a panoramic view of the seven lakes. The scenery is so great that you can't miss it. The round-trip ticket is about 40 euros

  • Kaiservilla
    4
    󰺂5.3
    Bad Ischl43.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Explore Sisi's legendary story
    󱓊Royal engagement site, 1853
    4.2/5
    梅理熊梅理熊

    [Scenery] Emperor Franz and Sissi met in Bad Ischl, where they were engaged. Empress Sophie gave the villa to the emperor as a gift. The royal family often came here for vacation and hunting. [Fun] The courtyard is green and grassy. There is a low hill opposite the villa, from which you can overlook the entire town. [Value for money] The Royal Villa Garden is 4.6 euros, and the palace and photo museum are charged separately. Since there is only German explanation in the palace, we can't understand it at all, so we only bought tickets for the garden.

  • Panoramic Viewpoint - Hallstatt
    5
    󰺂5.1
    Hallstatt56.7 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Scenic views from the ferry
    󰀆Best viewpoint for Hallstatt photos
    4.8/5
    读万卷书;行万里路读万卷书;行万里路

    Hallstatt is famous for its calm lake, towering churches, quiet towns, and majestic mountains. Everything forms a perfect picture. Although the morning and evening are equally calm, the scenery is very different due to the different light angles. If possible, try to avoid visiting here at noon when there are many tourists.

  • Wolfgangsee Lake
    6
    󰺂5.1
    Sankt Gilgen51.9 km from downtown
    4.3/5
    梅理熊梅理熊

    [Scenery] The lakes in Austria are all so beautiful. Green mountains and clear waters, no water entertainment, quiet and peaceful. Perfect for a relaxing vacation [Fun] There are several famous towns around, suitable for a short stay; the mountain train can reach Schafberg; there are bicycle paths and trails along the lake, both for cycling and hiking. I also encountered diving, which seemed to be a beginner's training [Value for money] Lake Wolfgang is a traditional holiday destination for locals, with complete facilities

  • Pfarrkirche Maria Himmelfahrt (Maria am Berg)
    7
    󰺂4.4
    Hallstatt56.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Gothic spires reach the sky
    󱓊Crosses & rose-patterned tombstones
    4.2/5
    勇猛十温柔勇猛十温柔

    Due to the limited land area of ​​Hallstatt, the remains of the deceased will be moved out of the graves and placed in the ossuary in the caves on the mountain ten years after burial. The skulls engraved with names and dates of birth and death are stacked together to form a human bone chamber. A total of 1,200 skulls are stacked in the ossuary, 610 of which are painted with patterns.

  • Hallstaettersee-Schifffahrt
    8
    󰺂4.4
    Hallstatt56.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Experience a lakeside World Heritage town
    Traditional wooden boat tour of lake and mountain scenery
    4.8/5
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    When you go to Austria, you must visit the small town by Lake Hallstatt and take a photo at the famous postcard viewing platform. After all, it is one of the most beautiful towns in Europe. The town is not big and there are many tourists. If you stay in the town for one night, you can enjoy the tranquility of the lakeside in the evening and morning and the beautiful scenery of sunrise and sunset... It's a short stopover, and it's enough for about two hours.

  • Gosauseen
    9
    󰺂4.3
    Gosau-Hintertal65.3 km from downtown
    󱨠27% positive reviews
    4.0/5
    M15***71M15***71

    Before entering Ha Town, we went to Gosau first. In addition to Gosau Town, Gosau Lake is also a very good place. Hiking around the lake is very beautiful with few people. The lake is very calm. Although there are no swans, you can see the snow-capped mountains in the distance.

  • Salzkammergut
    10
    󰺂4.3
    Obertraun56.7 km from downtown
    4.7/5
    M32***23M32***23

    The scenery of Hallstatt-Sau-Salzkammergut is beyond description. Visitors who have been there will praise its beauty. The geographical environment of mountains and rivers adds a sense of tranquility and beauty here. The blue lake connects to the misty mountains, and the houses in the town are decorated with exquisite decorations. There are glaciers and caves nearby. After visiting the town and enjoying the beautiful scenery, tourists can also go there to see it, but they must keep warm.

What Best Things to Do are there in Upper Austria?
These are all Best Things to Do in Upper Austria:Lake Hallstatt, St.Wolfgang, SchafbergBahn, Kaiservilla, Panoramic Viewpoint - Hallstatt
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Upper Austria?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Upper Austria include:Lake Hallstatt:4.7, St.Wolfgang:4.5, SchafbergBahn:5.0, Kaiservilla:4.2, Panoramic Viewpoint - Hallstatt:4.8
At what locations in Upper Austria can Best Things to Do in Upper Austria be found?
The Best Things to Do in Upper Austria are mainly located in:Lake Hallstatt:Hallstatt, St.Wolfgang:St. Wolfgang, SchafbergBahn:St. Wolfgang, Kaiservilla:Bad Ischl, Panoramic Viewpoint - Hallstatt:Hallstatt
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