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Holidays
in Upper Austria
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| Upper Austria is the third biggest
province of Austria. The capital Linz, with a population of 186,298 inhabitants,
is situated 260m above sea level and has is an important economic and industrial
centre thanks to its advantageous position on the Danube and the “Salt Street”
(which runs from the Salzkammergut to Bohemia). Linz is also an important
university town and centre for education. |
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| From the
geographical point of view Upper Austria is a region between the mountains
of the west and the border of the Eastern and Northern Alps. Upper Austria
is defined geographically by the hills of the Bohemian Massif in the North,
the fertile pre-alpine countryside and the alpine region with numerous glacial
lakes and mountains. |
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| Cultural
attractions make Upper Austria a highly popular destination for lovers of
history and culture. Many dimensions of history and culture are waiting
to be discovered - beautiful monasteries, cultural events, the continuation
of ancient ways and traditions and more. The highlights of the “Culture
Summer 2003“ are the Ars Electronic Festival and the “Brucknerfest”.
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| Linz is worth a visit due to the industrial
history of the town. On the “Street of Iron” there are a number of attractions
to be discovered. The “Sensenschmiedemuseum Micheldorf” (scythe museum)
is a unique attraction that lets you take a trip down the corridors of time
as a "Schwarzer Graf" or ‘Black Landlord’ as the former scythe
smiths were called. There is also the “Klangwelten” (worlds of sound) where
you can experience the magic and wonder of sound and all its possibilities. |
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