| Upper Austria | |
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Location  | |
Coat of arms and flag   | |
| State | Austria |
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| Capital | Linz |
| Surface | 11,981 km² |
| Inhabitants | 1.412.640 (2011) |
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| Institutional website | |
Upper Austria (German: Oberösterreich) is one of the federal states (Bundesland) ofAustria.
To know
Geographical notes
It borders to the north with the Germany (Bavaria) and the Czech Republic (Southern Bohemia), to the east with the Lower Austria, to the south with the Styria and southwest with the Salzburger Land.
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- Gmunden
- Hallstatt - Heritage ofUNESCO
- Kremsmünster
- Linz - Capital of Upper Austria Linz is renowned for its museums and for a world-renowned festival the "Ars Electronica" dedicated to digital arts, new technologies and innovations in contemporary societies.
- Ried im Innkreis
- Steyr - Nicknamed "Romantic City," Steyr it is located at the confluence of the Enns and Steyr rivers. The composer Franz Schubert stayed there for a long time and drew inspiration for his pieces.
- Wels - The "Ovilava" of Roman times has a well preserved historic center with a central square surrounded by medieval houses and a castle where theemperor Maximilian I he took his last breath.
Other destinations
- Mauthausen - Small town, sadly known as the Nazi concentration camp of Mauthausen-Gusen was nearby.
How to get
How to get around
By public transport you can reach any destination in Upper Austria. The ÖBB railway network is well developed and the LILO local railway is still active in the Linz area. By bus it is possible to reach places not served by the railway line.
What see
What to do
- Aquapulco. Water park especially suitable for children.
- EurothermenResorts. Thermal centers.
At the table
Where stay
Safety
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Upper Austria
Commons contains images or other files on Upper Austria
