EVERY GARDENS, PARKS & DAY A PROMENADES discover & DIFFERENT be amaz ME. DISCOVER & BE AMAZED BY UPPER AUSTRIA. Lentos Museum of Art Discover the flavour in Linz on the Danube of the Mühlviertel :) Hiking in the www.upperaustria.at rion of Pyhrn-Priel! GARDENS, PARKS & PROMENADES discover & be amaz GARDENS, PARKS AND PROMENADES The trees of the holiday region Pyhrn-Priel directly border the Upper Austria glows with all colours. Forests in infinite shades Kalkalpen National Park. On its densely wooded slopes, the of green. Lakes that sparkle with all variations of blue. Meadows natural forest wilderness regains its territory. and fields that bloom and dress up in lush green. Upper Austria’s The Alpine gem of Pyhrn-Priel regions are like little gardens in which man and nature shower THE EMPEROR’S NEW GARDENS Danube Bike Path the country with great splendour hand in hand. The state capital The emperor used to stroll through the forests of the Lentos Museum of Art of Linz wraps itself in green parks. On the banks of the Danube, Salzkammergut. And left splendid parks to his summer in Linz on the Danube cultural mile and natural space at the same time, the city cele- residence of Bad Ischl. These will flourish in their old glory in brates the coalescence of a fresh spirit and rich green. 2015 when the Upper Austrian State Horticultural Show ‘The emperor’s new gardens’ (Landesgartenschau ‘Des Kaisers The river Danube is the lifeline of Upper Austria. Life blossoms neue Gärten’) open its gates. strongly at its banks. The gardens of baroque convents and monasteries give a playful order to nature’s growth guided by hedges, paths, flowers and wells. The power of nature seems invincible in the Mühlviertel. It grows from the granite that slumbers beneath the surface. And it fuels the flavour of Upper Austria Tourist Information Healthy in the Mühlviertel the herbs that sprout from the rough grounds on fields and in Freistädter Straße 119, 4041 Linz, Austria gardens. Good things happen when man relinquishes Tel.: +43 732 22 10 22, Fax: +43 732 72 77-701 control to nature. Email: [email protected], www.upperaustria.at GARDENS, PARKS & Tranquillity today, PROMENADES discover & amazement tomorrow. be amaz MOUNTAINS, LAKES, SALZKAMMERGUT or ‘lederhosen’ their own can have it tailor-made at the Biking along Lake 76 turquoise and blue lakes can be found in the Salzkammer- HAND.WERK.HAUS in Bad Goisern. Hallstättersee in the Salzkammergut. gut, so everyone can find their favourite spot in the water here. Stroling ao ice in Whether on a sailboat on Lake Traunsee or wake-boarding on SPORTS AND CULTURE A sea of flowers the Parsifaldom in in Bad Ischl the Dachstein Ice Caves Lake Wolfgangsee. The Schafberg perches high above the lake: The Salzkammergut Bike Path connects well-known lakes and a destination for extended mountain tours and perfect for taking towns and has many a treat in store, even for e-bikers. Because in the beauty from above. the Salzkammergut is like a giant garden. Mountains and lakes form a harmonious unit that not even a landscaping architect MOUNTAIN BIKING could devise any better. After all, the region is hosting the Holiday guests can let their active side run wild at the mountain Upper-Austrian State Horticultural Show 2015 ‘The emperor’s biking centre of Bad Goisern. And since rustic cabins and most new gardens’ in Bad Ischl. And the beautiful city of Hallstatt, beautiful views can often not be found in the valley, tours with which is located directly on the lake, should definitely be seen at Schafberg with a view strength-saving e-mountain bikes are also on offer. The rewards least once. of Lake Monds! are homemade ‘Holzknechtnockn’ or magnificent ‘Heidelbeer- pofesen’ as well as a view of the Dachstein glacier. TIPS • Upper-Austrian State Horticultural Show 2015 TRADITION AND HANDICRAFT in Bad Ischl During the ‘Goiserer Gamsjagatage’, traditions are preserved • Attersee-Traunsee Nature Park Salzkammergut Tourismus, Salinenplatz 1, 4820 Bad Ischl, Austria with a hint of humor. And those who would like to call a ‘dirndl’ • Flower carnival in Bad Ischl Tel.: +43 6132 269 09, Email: [email protected], www.salzkammergut.at First adventure on your mind, GARDENS, PARKS & then enjoyment for all your senses. PROMENADES discover & be amaz A Danube bike tour is ART AND CULTURE IN LINZ are reflected in light shows in the water. The Danube in Linz is a Enjoy an A suceful composion - a must, of course :) Culture, architecture, art and music: Europe’s most state-of- space for art - an open-air museum where world-class artworks evening in Linz the Linzer Torte! on the Danube. the-art musical theatre is just as much a part of Linz as contem- made of steel are exhibited. porary culture. Linz has more of a connection to the Danube than practically any other city. Linz invites visitors to discover LINZ’S JOIE DE VIVRE the city and river from a new perspective. Joie de vivre and the culture are especially evident along the Danube. A green ribbon accompanies the stream through the city. THE DANUBE CHANGES Linz offers spaces of leisure and recreation: the Danube Park, the In Linz, the Danube takes a turn and changes its direction: this view of the Schlosspark (castle park), the Botanical Garden. The Get a taste of the future is where the river itself changes. It is no coincidence that a city Linzer Torte is served in cosy coffee houses. The ‘city bees’ feel in Linz on the Danube! sprung up that has also gone through many a change in pre- comfortable here, as well. From the roofs of the cultural institu- cisely this spot. Linz has largely evolved towards the Danube. tions, they set out to harvest to blossoms of Linz’s parks. ART MILE ON THE RIVER TIPS The Danube is colourful here. And not only at night when the • Linz Botanical Garden Tourist Board Linz-Tourist Information, Hauptplatz 1 (Altes Rathaus), silhouettes of the cultural buildings of the Brucknerhaus, Lentos • Danube Park with Culture Mile 4020 Linz, Austria, Tel.: +43 732 70 70 2009, Email: [email protected] Kunstmuseum Linz (an art museum) and Ars Electronica Center • Schlosspark www.linztourismus.at, www.linztermine.at From the tranquility of the stream GARDENS, to the centre of life. PARKS & PROMENADES discover & be amaz Every stage of the Danube Hearty snack with is an exrience :) a view over the water EXPERIENCING THE DANUBE unexpected heights and lead to observation points. One of the Bike tour along The Danube is one of the oldest travel routes. Fortresses and most spectacular views is that of the natural wonder of the the Danube near Grein. castles lead the way. Monasteries cultivate beauty along the Schlögener Schlinge where the Danube changes its direction stream. The ‘Sisters of Mary of Mt. Carmel’ have the largest twice. Kneipp garden in Austria. BIKING INTO THE HEART OF THE PROVINCE ALONG THE DANUBE Do you prefer a trip by bicycle or e-bike? That is also a way to The best way to travel the Danube is on a bicycle or on foot. explore the mighty river. And those who would really like to get Boat trip with a view This deceleration enables cyclists and hikers to consciously to know Upper Austria’s Danube should take a trip into the heart of the Linzer castle experience every kilometre. of the province. 41 circuit trails are awaiting you: HIKING ALONG THE RIVER TIPS The Donausteig holds the promise of a change of perspective, • Bad Mühllacken Herb Garden following Europe’s mighty river step by step from Passau of the ‘Sisters of Mary of Mt. Carmel’ to Grein. Althogether 450 kilometres of hiking paths do • Rosarium in Eferding WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH, Lindengasse 9, 4040 Linz, Austria not just lead holidaymakers along the banks. They rise to • Stiftsgarten Wilhering (monastery garden) Tel.: +43 732 72 77-800, Email: [email protected], www.donauregion.at UPPER AUSTRIA moves. touches. Get energised first, GARDENS, then live motion. PARKS & PROMENADES discover & be amaz Relax ride ao Enjoy the endle view meadows and fields :) MÜHLVIERTEL - WITH THE POWER OF GRANITE mountain biking trails, or on horseback. It dwells in the Letting your Croing the granite landsca with the bike The high plateau of the Mühlviertel rises from the Danube in the museums where the traditions of handicrafts live on. And it sits hair down in the Mühlviertel. south. This region has a special character. The granite makes at the table as soon as regional cuisine is served: from frothy for a rough but also powerful and inviting landscape. Those who beer to linseed oil potatoes. discover the Mühlviertel will experience panoramic views. The people of the Mühlviertel have certainly made the expansive BEER AND HANDICRAFT horizon their own. In the north of Upper Austria, beer has been brewed for centu- ries. The locally grown hops and soft water from ancient springs ACTIVELY IN MOTION in the granite grounds give these beer specialties their typical The strength of the Mühlviertel consists of its tranquility and taste. The textile industry has been at home in the Mühlviertel serenity. The hosts here know how to take advantage of that. for just as long. They harness the energy of the Mühlviertel to give their guests a ‘pit stop’: slow down, make a turn and recharge before it is TIPS time to hit the roads of everyday life again. Those who travel • Mühlviertel Natural Park Mühlviertel Marken GmbH, Freistädter Straße 119, through the Mühlviertel sense the unyielding character of the • Kräuterkraftquelle Hirschbach, the Herbal Power Source 4041 Linz, Austria, Tel.: +43 732 72 77-728, Fax: +43 732 72 77-9728 region: whilst hiking through the granite hills, on bike paths, on • Klaffer Herb Garden Email: [email protected], www.muehlviertel.at Discover the mountains and sense the warmth.