City: Upper Austria
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Things to do in Upper Austria, Austria: The Best Observation Decks & Towers
Upper Austria (German: Oberösterreich, pronounced [ˈoːbɐˌʔøːstɐʀaɪ̯ç] ( listen); Austro-Bavarian: Obaöstarreich; Czech: Horní Rakousy) is one of the nine states or Bundesländer of Austria. Its capital is Linz. Upper Austria borders on Germany and the Czech Republic, as well as on the other Austrian states of Lower Austria, Styria, and Salzburg. With an area of 11,982 km (4,626 sq mi) and 1.437 million inhabitants, Upper Austria is the fourth-largest Austrian state by land area and the third-largest by population.
Restaurants in Upper Austria
1. Aussichtsturm Lichtenberg
2. Frauenteich, Stadtgraben, Scheiblingturm
3. Baum mitten in der Welt
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Sternsteinwarte
5. Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick"
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4.5 based on 1,284 reviews
Experience a bird's eye view of Hallstatt! The new viewing platform extends 12 metres from the mountainside and 360 meters above the ground.
Reviewed By Chicaree - Chicago, United States
There would be no reason to go to Hallstatt & not take the funicular up the mountain, unless of course, you are in shape to walk up. We are not, so we rode the funicular to the viewing platform joining the small crowd waiting patiently for their turn to snap perfect Instagram shots & gaze out at the spectacular views of the Hallstätter See & the breathtaking backdrop of still-snow-covered-in-May mountains. The wonder of nature’s majesty is evident in this peaceful place, the smooth as glass See (Lake), the endless mountains that fringe the view in every direction & fast running streams creating the perfect relaxation playlist. The price of your ticket is two-way, stop at the Information Center to get a discount coupon. Parking is the most challenging aspect of visiting Hallstatt, there is ZERO street parking, there are designated lots showing the number of open spaces available, but the day we visited, our lot showed 20+ available & there were 3. We got lucky & found a space, but driving a large vehicle is not advised, the cost to park is very reasonable, remember to take your ticket & pay at the machine before driving to the exit. We also did the Salt Mine Tour - cannot recommend, it didn’t measure up to other Salt mine tours we have done, but many people in our group enjoyed it so that is something for you to research & consider. You do not have to take the Salt Mine tour, it is a separate price, but if the weather conditions are favorable, do not miss the incredible views from the Skywalk platform & Cafe Restaurant.
6. Baumwipfelpfad Salzkammergut
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By mvanroy7 - Merelbeke, Belgium
From Gmunden it's an easy 10 min ride on the recently renovated Grünberg-Seilbahn to get to Grünberg. There you have a restaurant, a summer rodelbahn, the Baumwipfelpfad and the start of multiple walks. The Baumwipfelpfad is a 1.4 km walk at treetop level, with in the end the spectacular 39m high tower which gives you great views over the Traunsee and surrounding mountains. You can buy a combined cable car + walk ticket for 27 euro (17/22 euro for children) at the cable car station, or buy a separate ticket at the start of the walk. At different locations on the boardwalk, there are fun challenges for kids but also information boards over the local flora and fauna. Once on the top, you can decide to walk down the same route or use the slide in the middle (2 euro extra, <6y children not allowed).
7. Die Stadtturme Vocklabruck
8. Erlebnisberg Luisenhohe
9. Welterbespirale
10. Braunauer Tor
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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