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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Vichtenstein, Upper Austria
Holiday home for max. 2 persons
Approx. 40 m², 1 bathroom, pets are allowed (on request), Complete Wifi coverage, dishwasher, non-smoking property, Mountain lodge -
Schlierbach, Upper Austria
Holiday home for max. 6 persons
Approx. 87 m², 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, pets are allowed (max. 1), satellite TV, Wifi, dishwasher, non-smoking propertyThere is one further property type with one accommodation for this complex- from GBP 493/week Holiday home for max. 4 persons, approx. 72 m², 2 bedrooms, property no. 1308202 Preview
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Obertraun, Upper Austria
Holiday home for max. 8 persons
Approx. 140 m², 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, pets are allowed (max. 2), Wifi, dishwasher, non-smoking property, sauna, parking areaThere are 3 further property types with 3 accommodations for this complex- from GBP 1,014/week Holiday home for max. 6 persons, approx. 110 m², 3 bedrooms, property no. 1321619 Preview
- from GBP 857/week Holiday home for max. 6 persons, approx. 80 m², 3 bedrooms, property no. 1424198 Preview
- from GBP 781/week Holiday home for max. 4 persons, approx. 65 m², 2 bedrooms, property no. 1321618 Preview
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Ried am Wolfgangsee, Upper Austria
Holiday apartment for max. 3 persons
Approx. 45 m², 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, pets are allowed (max. 1), cable TVThere are 2 further property types with 2 accommodations for this complex- from GBP 381/week Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons, approx. 54 m², 1 bedroom, property no. 1320650 Preview
- from GBP 279/week Studio for max. 2 persons, approx. 34 m², property no. 1320651 Preview
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Ebensee, Upper Austria
Holiday home for max. 13 persons
Approx. 150 m², 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, pets are allowed (max. 3), satellite TV, Wifi, dishwasher, non-smoking property, saunaThere is one further property type with one accommodation for this complex- from GBP 889/week Holiday home for max. 6 persons, approx. 150 m², 5 bedrooms, property no. 1341491 Preview
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Gosau, Upper Austria
Holiday apartment for max. 12 persons
Approx. 130 m², 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, pets are allowed (max. 2), TV, Wifi, dishwasher, sauna, parking area -
Altmünster, Upper Austria
Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons
Approx. 85 m², 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Complete Wifi coverage, dishwasher, non-smoking property, beach approx. 600 m, sauna, sea/lake view, communal swimming pool, Country estateThere is one further property type with one accommodation for this complex- from GBP 812/week Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons, approx. 105 m², 2 bedrooms, property no. 1205387 Preview
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Obertraun, Upper Austria
Holiday apartment for max. 6 persons
Approx. 80 m², 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, pets are allowed (max. 1), TV, Wifi, dishwasher, sauna, parking area, communal swimming pool -
Obertraun, Upper Austria
Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons
Approx. 85 m², 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pets are allowed (max. 1), TV, Wifi, dishwasher, sauna, parking area, communal swimming pool -
Kleinreifling im Ennstal, Upper Austria
Holiday home for max. 6 persons
Approx. 85 m², 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, pets are allowed (max. 2), satellite TV, Complete Wifi coverage, washing machine, dishwasher, non-smoking property, grass beach approx. 2 km, Mountain lodge, natural stone house -
Mondsee, Upper Austria
Studio for max. 2 adults + 1 child
Approx. 40 m², 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, satellite TV, washing machine, non-smoking property, palace/castle -
Bad Ischl, Upper Austria
Holiday home for max. 8 persons
Approx. 60 m², 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pets are allowed (max. 6), satellite TV, Complete Wifi coverage, dishwasher, non-smoking property, sauna



