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Upper AustriaUpper Austria one of the nine states or Bund slander 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 11,980 km² and 1.3 million inhabitants, Upper Austria is the fourth largest Austrian state by land area and third largest by population. Upper Austria is Gentle hilly landscapes covered in mysterious forest, gushing rivers meander through romantic valleys, fruitful plains with blooming meadows and corn fields. In the south and southeast majestic mountains rise up into the sky and frame crystal-clear seas. more... Location:
Upper Austria borders on the Czech Republic in the north and Germany in the north-west. History of Upper AustriaThe first reference to Oberosterreich appeared in 1264, discussing a region above the Enns River partitioned by King Ottokar II of Bohemia. Formally, it was called "Osterreich ob der Enns" (Austria above the river Enns). In 1490, the area was given a measure of independence in the form of status as a principality, but this was taken away in 1564 at the hands of the Hapsburgs. In 1918, the name Oberösterreich was first formally used. When Austria was annexed by Adolf Hitler, Upper Austria became the Reichsgau of Oberdonau. After 1945, it reverted to its earlier name. Upper Austria was separated from Lower Austria during the reign of King Ottokar II Premysl. From 1489 to 1493 the Habsburg Emperor Frederick III ruled the Holy Roman Empire from Linz. more... Overview of Upper Austria EconomyDistricts: 7 Facts for the TravelerVisas: EU, US, Canadian, EEA, Israeli, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Singaporean, Australian and New Zealand citizens do not require visas for stays of up to three months. Nationals of African and Arabic countries generally require a visa, also valid for up to three months.
Time: Austria is 1 hour ahead of the Greenwich Meridian Time (GMT). Climate of Upper AustriaUpper Austria enjoys a moderate continental climate: summers are warm and pleasant with cool nights, and winters are sunny, with snow levels high enough for widespread winter sports. Summers are warm and pleasant with cool nights, and winters are sunny, with snow levels high enough for widespread winter sports. more... Also Read: Demographics of Upper Austria | Districts in Upper Austria Warning: fopen(http://europe-chronicle.com/general-info/wp-rss2.php) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: Redirection limit reached, aborting in /home/tworld/domains/europe-chronicle.com/public_html/includes/xmlfeed.php on line 67 could not open RSS for input |