Where and Why to Rent a Holiday Home in Upper Austria
The fertile regions of Upper Austria, in northern Austria near the borders of Germany and the Czech Republic, is marked by plentiful rivers, wooded hills, and alpine terrain. Travellers rent holiday homes in Upper Austria for the nearby mountains, national parks, and historic cities like artistic Linz.
A Wealth of Holiday Rental Destinations in Upper Austria
Holiday homes in Pyhrn-Priel are ideal for hiking and skiing the region's mountains -- should you rent a holiday house in Pyhrn-Priel, be sure to visit the Hannes Trinkl World Cup Ski-Run, where World Cup skiing contests are held. This area also has 600 kilometres of hiking trails. Alternatively, you could book a holiday apartment at, or near, Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt where ski trails begin at the lake. Book a holiday house in the Salzkammergut resort region, and place yourself near scenic Lake Wolfgang.
Linz is one of the foremost cities in the region, and a good cultural destination to book a holiday home. If you are staying at a holiday house in Linz, visit galleries such as the Museum of Modern Art Linz and Landesgalerie. The Brucknerhaus Concert Hall, one of Austria's best for classical music, is also in Linz. Meanwhile, those who stay at holiday rentals in Bad Schallerbach can make a trip to Aquapulco – The Pirate World, which is the largest water park in Austria. Visitors staying in holiday rentals in Gmunden should check out the Schloss Ort (also called Schloss Orth) castle beside the lake.
The Best Times to Visit
Travellers renting holiday homes specifically to visit the skiing and winter sports resorts should travel when there is the most snow, in December, January, or February. For hiking in alpine meadows, visit in the late spring or early summer. Note that Upper Austria's wild flowers, and the countryside overall, blossom in May.
If you are planning a vacation around winter sports, a holiday apartment in Upper Austria is ideal. And for travel in warmer weather, the region offers both lush landscapes and charming cities for summer holidays.
The top rated locations in Upper Austria
Neighbouring holiday regions Upper Austria
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Gaisberg, Upper Austria
Studio for max. 2 persons
Property no. 1811766
+ 5 moreApprox. 22 m², 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, TV, non-smoking propertyThere are 5 further property types with 5 accommodations for this complex- Rental price on request Studio for max. 2 persons, approx. 22 m², property no. 1811767 Preview
- Rental price on request Studio for max. 2 persons, approx. 22 m², property no. 2106124 Preview
- Rental price on request Studio for max. 3 persons, approx. 33 m², property no. 1811773 Preview
- Rental price on request Studio for max. 3 persons, approx. 33 m², property no. 2106125 Preview
- Rental price on request Studio for max. 4 persons, approx. 59 m², property no. 1811772 Preview
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Weyregg am Attersee, Upper Austria
Studio for max. 2 persons
Property no. 1811781
+ 6 morefrom USD 1,161for 1 weekApprox. 20 m², 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, non-smoking property, lake viewThere are 6 further property types with 6 accommodations for this complex- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 5 persons, approx. 45 m², property no. 2106490 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 5 persons, approx. 45 m², property no. 2106491 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons, approx. 45 m², property no. 2106492 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons, property no. 2106493 Preview
- Rental price on request Studio for max. 2 persons, approx. 18 m², property no. 2106494 Preview
- from USD 1,646/week Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons, property no. 2260333 Preview
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Weyregg am Attersee, Upper Austria
Studio for max. 2 persons
Property no. 1811782
+ 3 moreApprox. 18 m², 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, TV, non-smoking property, lake viewThere are 3 further property types with 3 accommodations for this complex- Rental price on request Studio for max. 1 person, approx. 13 m², property no. 1811785 Preview
- Rental price on request Studio for max. 1 person, approx. 13 m², property no. 1811786 Preview
- Rental price on request Studio for max. 2 persons, approx. 18 m², property no. 1811783 Preview
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Zell am Moos am Irrsee, Upper Austria
Holiday apartment for max. 5 persons
Property no. 1811787
+ 6 moreApprox. 60 m², 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, TV, non-smoking property, lake viewThere are 6 further property types with 6 accommodations for this complex- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 1 person, approx. 60 m², property no. 3271086 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 1 person, approx. 60 m², property no. 3271087 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons, approx. 50 m², property no. 1811790 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons, approx. 50 m², property no. 1811791 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 5 persons, approx. 60 m², property no. 1811788 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 6 persons, approx. 80 m², property no. 1811789 Preview
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Hinterstoder, Upper Austria
Holiday apartment for max. 1 person
Property no. 1812566
+ 7 moreApprox. 13 m², 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, TV, non-smoking propertyThere are 7 further property types with 7 accommodations for this complex- Rental price on request Studio for max. 1 person, approx. 13 m², property no. 1812567 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons, approx. 23 m², property no. 1812569 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons, approx. 23 m², property no. 1812570 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons, approx. 17 m², property no. 1812571 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons, approx. 23 m², property no. 1812572 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons, approx. 23 m², property no. 1812573 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 5 persons, approx. 40 m², property no. 1812568 Preview
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St. Ulrich im Mühlkreis, Upper Austria
Studio for max. 2 persons
Property no. 1812596
+ 6 more1 bathroom, pets not allowedThere are 6 further property types with 6 accommodations for this complex- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 1 person, approx. 18 m², property no. 1812600 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 1 person, approx. 18 m², property no. 1812601 Preview
- Rental price on request Studio for max. 2 persons, property no. 1812597 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 5 persons, property no. 1812598 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 5 persons, property no. 2117646 Preview
- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 6 persons, approx. 105 m², property no. 1812599 Preview
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Mondsee, Upper Austria
Studio for max. 4 persons
Property no. 1837859
+ 2 morefrom USD 510for 1 weekApprox. 62 m², pets not allowedThere are 2 further property types with 2 accommodations for this complex- Rental price on request Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons, approx. 36 m², property no. 2127373 Preview
- from USD 959/week Holiday apartment for max. 5 persons, approx. 80 m², property no. 1839954 Preview