Oberösterreich (Upper Austria)

Map of Upper Austria

Upper Austria Geography Generally characterized by rich rolling farmland. Generally characterized by rich rolling farmland. Also mountainous areas which tourists are more drawn too Also mountainous areas which tourists are more drawn too The Alps cut through upper Austria leaving the south half of the area mountainous. The Alps cut through upper Austria leaving the south half of the area mountainous.

Upper Austria facts The capitol of Upper Austria is Linz The capitol of Upper Austria is Linz Covers an area of 11,980 square km Covers an area of 11,980 square km Population of 1, 405,986 Population of 1, 405,986 The governor is Josef Pühringer The governor is Josef Pühringer The 4 th largest Austrian state by land The 4 th largest Austrian state by land The 3 rd largest by population The 3 rd largest by population

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Activities to Pursue SkiingSnowboarding Cross Country Skiing

Snowshoeing! Wednesday and Saturdays until March 29 th Begins in Villa Sonnwend in Windischgarsten at 1 o’clock

In Warmer Weather Cycling Cycling Boat Trips Boat Trips Train Rides Train Rides Hiking Hiking Horseback Riding Horseback Riding Golfing Golfing

St. Florian Baroque architecture Baroque architecture Established in 1686 by Carlo Carlone Established in 1686 by Carlo Carlone It has a 7,000 pipe organ It has a 7,000 pipe organ

Where to get a picture taken…

Auf-Weidersehen!

Works cited rea.shtml rea.shtml Bousfield and Humphreys “Austria The rough Guide” 1988 The Rough Guides Bousfield and Humphreys “Austria The rough Guide” 1988 The Rough Guides