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Upper Austria is one of the nine states of the Austria. Many holiday makers like to come to Upper Austria and stay in self catering holiday accommodation.

Ski chalets and self catering holiday apartments are popular holiday rentals in Upper Austria. It is the fourth largest Austrian state by land and the third most populated.

It is a land rich in history with an abundance of unspoiled nature. Its capital and the largest city is Linz, surrounded on both sides by the river Danube. Upper Austria has a wide range of attractions for its visitors.

Depending upon personal choice, there are various options available to amuse oneself in Upper Austria. One can admire the country by observing its architectural beauty or natural glory. You are able to enjoy various day trips visiting its various places of pilgrimage or event centers or the theme worlds.

There are also several Pedestrian Precincts in Upper Austria. Pedestrian Precinct or car free zones is an area where only pedestrians are allowed. Automobile traffic is firmly prohibited in these areas. One of the famous pedestrian precincts is the Mondsee Market Square.

The charm of the Baroque town houses the collegiate church Mondsee and the privately owned Mondsee Castle makes the town of Mondsee a must visit. The Collegiate Church was also the site of the famous movie Sound of Music. Various concerts are also organized there during the summer months.

One can equally enjoy Upper Austria with your family both in the winter and in the summer months. In winter the region of Muehlviertel is a sight to behold. Its woodlands appear as if sprinkled with plush snow, the whole of country’s mountain region is draped in white.

Upper Austria has seven top ski resorts. These resorts are an ideal place for one to enjoy a relaxing holiday with your family. There are many ski chalets and self catering holiday apartments in Upper Austria to rent as holiday rentals.

One can relish a vacation full of skiing and riding in these amiable resorts. Together these places offer 240 kilometers of runs and several feet of vertical descent. It has an amazing network of cross country ski trails. The country also offers horse- drawn sleigh rides.

The summer offers an ideal time to appreciate Upper Austria’s distinguished landscape ranges and sceneries. It has one of Europe’s best rated cycle paths, the Danube Cycle Path. The summer in Upper Austria offers multiple relaxing options like mountain hikes, historic towns, museums and shopping.

One must also taste the various mouth watering delights that Upper Austria has to offer. The province is famous for its beer. Upper Austria is also famous for its dumplings. There are “Dumpling Weeks” also when one can order any kind of dumpling. The country also has its own answer to the general deep fried doughnuts.

The Upper Austrians prepare a round doughnut that is thicker in the middle and it is filled in the middle with jam or is served simply dredged with sugar. It is called “Bauernkrapfen” or “farmer’s doughnut”.

Upper Austria is a perfect place for family vacation renting ski chalets and self catering holiday apartments. It is now a year round holiday destination in Austria with holiday rentals available to rent as holiday homes all of the year.