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Upper Austria

Oberösterreich

Flag	Coat of arms

Country

Austria

Capital

Linz

Area

• Total

11,979.91 km² (4,625.47 sq mi)

Population

(1 January 2016)

• Total

1,453,733

• Density

121.34757/km² (314.28877/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+1 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+2 (CEST)

ISO 3166 code

AT-4

NUTS Region

AT3

Votes in Bundesrat

12 (of 62)

Website

www.land-oberoesterreich.gv.at

Upper Austria (which is Oberösterreich in German) is one of the nine special states in Austria. These states are also called Bundesländer. The most important city and capital of Upper Austria is Linz.

Upper Austria is a beautiful region known for its stunning natural landscapes. It has many mountains, lakes, and rivers. It is also an important area for Austria's economy and culture.

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Exploring Upper Austria's Geography

Upper Austria shares its borders with two other countries: Germany and the Czech Republic. It also touches other Austrian states. These include Lower Austria, Styria, and Salzburg.

With an area of nearly 12,000 square kilometers, Upper Austria is the fourth largest state in Austria. It is home to about 1.45 million people, making it the third most populated state.

What Mountains Are in Upper Austria?

Upper Austria has several impressive mountain ranges. These mountains are part of the Alps. They offer amazing views and opportunities for outdoor activities.

Some of the main mountain areas include:

The Prealps: These are lower mountains like the Oberösterreichische Voralpen. They include the Sengsengebirge and Reichraminger Hintergebirge. You can also find the Salzkammergutberge here, with mountains like the Höllengebirge.
The Limestone High Alps: These are taller, rocky mountains. They include the Dachsteingebirge, which has the famous Dachsteinmassiv. The Totes Gebirge and parts of the Ennstaler Alpen are also here.

Discovering Upper Austria's Lakes

Many of Upper Austria's largest and most beautiful lakes are found in the southern part of the state. This area is known as the Salzkammergut. These lakes are popular for swimming, boating, and relaxing.

Some of the well-known lakes include:

Almsee
Attersee
The Gosauseen
Hallstätter See
Irrsee
Langbathseen
Mondsee
Offensee
Traunsee
Wolfgangsee

Near the border with Salzburg, in the Oberinnviertler Seenplatte, you can find smaller lakes. These lakes, like Holzöstersee, Höllerer See, and Ibmer See, get very warm in the summer.

Important Rivers Flowing Through Upper Austria

Many rivers flow through Upper Austria. The Donau (Danube) River is one of the most famous. These rivers are important for nature and for people living in the region.

Some of the rivers you can find here are: