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Hallstatt
Hallstatt is best discovered on foot, with time for each other, among its colourful façades, lakeside promenade and narrow lanes. By the water, the views take in the lake and mountains as you stroll through the town.
Linz
At the Ars Electronica Center, explore interactive exhibitions on technology, art and the future. Share your thoughts on some surprising ideas, then round off your visit with a stroll along the Danube.
Wolfgangsee
From the boat, take in Wolfgangsee and its lakeside towns from a more peaceful perspective. Between the journey and time ashore, there’s room for conversation, mountain views and a coffee by the lake.
Mühlviertel
In Böhmerwald, walking trails wind through quiet forests and open stretches with far-reaching views. Set your own pace together, stop whenever you feel like it and take in the landscape without rushing.
Salzkammergut
The Salzkammergut Cycle Path links the region’s lakes and towns. Cycle at your own pace, stop by the water whenever you like and make the route a shared outing of fresh air, scenery and leisurely breaks.
Our pick for adults
Bad Ischl
At EurothermenResort Bad Ischl, leave everyday life behind with warm water, sauna sessions and peaceful relaxation areas. Make a spa day of it together, then let the evening unfold at an easy pace.
Adults-only hotels in Upper Austria combine child-free breaks with varied landscapes: to the north, gentle hills, forests and granite shape the Mühlviertel; to the south lie the lakes and mountains of the Salzkammergut; and between them, Linz awaits with culture, architecture and the Danube waterfront. Whether you are looking for an adults-only hotel for a holiday as a couple, a trip with friends or a few peaceful days on your own, you will find suitable bases here for nature, wellness, culinary experiences and sightseeing.
The Mühlviertel stretches north of the Danube and is characterised by wooded hills, meadows, small villages and striking granite formations. Around Freistadt, Bad Leonfelden and Königswiesen, hiking trails lead through a landscape that looks different in every season. In spring, the trails are surrounded by fresh greenery; summer is ideal for cycling tours and excursions; in autumn, the forests glow in warm colours. The region also offers opportunities for walks and relaxing days at the hotel in winter.
At the Impulshotel Freigold in Freistadt, you can enjoy the SKY Spa, SKY Pool, saunas, steam room, as well as sports and selfness facilities. The 4-star Falkensteiner Genuss & Wohlfühlhotel in Bad Leonfelden combines a spa area with saunas, a heated indoor and outdoor pool, and regional, seasonal cuisine. At Hotel AVIVA make friends in St. Stefan am Walde, the adults’ offering includes yoga, hiking, massages, day spa and a restaurant serving local specialities.
Hearty dumplings, potato dishes, seasonal vegetables and products from local farms are typical of the regional cuisine. The Mühlviertel is also known for its brewing tradition, making it easy to combine a stop at a traditional inn or brewery with a hike. Freistadt itself invites you to explore its historic old town, while Bad Leonfelden is known for its spa tradition and its location in the northern foothills of Upper Austria.
The Salzkammergut is the scenic highlight of many trips through Upper Austria. Wolfgangsee, Mondsee, Lake Hallstatt and Traunsee lie between wooded shores and mountains. In summer, swimming, boat trips, cycling tours and walks by the water take centre stage. Spring and autumn are ideal for excursions in milder temperatures, while the colder months give the towns around the lakes a quieter atmosphere. In changeable weather, museums, cafés and historic buildings provide a welcome complement to outdoor activities.
Hotel Cortisen am See in St. Wolfgang is a 4-star adults-only hotel with a 25-metre indoor pool, spa, gourmet restaurant and individually designed rooms and suites. At Hallstatt Hideaway in Hallstatt, you can look forward to luxurious suites, a sauna overlooking the water, a private garden directly by the lake and breakfast in your suite. As a 4-star adults-only hotel, Gut Eichingerbauer in St. Lorenz am Mondsee offers an infinity pool and a sauna in the Upper Austrian lakeside landscape.
Bad Ischl combines spa history, architecture and café culture; the Kaiservilla, walking trails and traditional confectioners make it a worthwhile stop. In Hallstatt, paths lead through the historic town centre and along the lake, while St. Wolfgang attracts visitors with its lakeside setting, pilgrimage church and excursions to the Schafberg. If you would like to sample regional specialities, the Salzkammergut offers dishes including fish, Kasnocken, strudel and sweet pastries.
Linz lies on the Danube and offers an urban contrast to the region’s lakes and hills. The Ars Electronica Center, Lentos Art Museum, Hauptplatz and old town combine well with a walk along the river. Linzer Torte is one of the city’s best-known sweet specialities. Linz is an important railway and transport hub, making it easy to reach many places in Upper Austria from there by regional train, bus or car.
Hotel Am Domplatz is located directly on Domplatz in Linz and, as an adults-only hotel, is aimed at adults who want to explore the old town, museums and restaurants on foot. In Bad Ischl, Villa Seilern Vital Resort offers a spa area, massages, heated indoor pool, fitness room and the à la carte restaurant “1881”, serving dishes made with regional ingredients, as a 4-star adults-only hotel.
When planning your trip, it is worth combining days in nature with cultural experiences: in the morning, you can walk by the lake or choose a mountain trail, visit an exhibition in the afternoon and round off the evening with regional cuisine. If you are specifically looking for relaxation, you will find suitable options among the wellness and spa hotels; for stylish properties with a distinctive design concept, it is worth looking at the boutique hotels.
Upper Austria borders the Salzburg region and Styria. This makes it easy to combine a trip to Wolfgangsee or the Salzkammergut with other lakes, mountains and cultural destinations in the neighbouring regions. The Mostviertel and the Lower Austrian Danube are also convenient destinations from Upper Austria for an extended break. Whether you are looking for a child-free hotel, a wellness weekend or an active holiday as a couple, the combination of scenery, cuisine and easily accessible destinations makes Upper Austria wonderfully versatile to plan.
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