Golf holidays in Upper Austria

Landscape diversity between lakes, the Danube and hills

Upper Austria offers an impressive range of landscapes: from the crystal-clear Salzkammergut and the Danube region to the gently undulating Mühlviertel - the state's 28 golf courses reflect this diversity. Each region has its own character and offers the best conditions for relaxing days of golf in the great outdoors.

Even though Upper Austria is still rarely visited by golfing guests, there are still golf resorts worth a visit.

Our favourite golf hotel in Upper Austria

Time travel in style - golf holidays at the Schlosshotel Mondsee

In the heart of the Salzkammergut, centuries-old monastery walls meet modern comfort and the finest cuisine at the Schlosshotel Mondsee. Enjoy the count's charm, relax in the stylish spa - and discover nine golf courses around the picturesque Mondsee.

A place to arrive, slow down and enjoy - not just for golfers.

Upper Austria's golf hotel

Schlosshotel Mondsee

Fairytale golf experience at the Schlosshotel Mondsee in the middle of the charming Salzkammergut

Mondsee

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Upper Austria's golf courses

28 pitches in varied surroundings

The 28 golf courses in Upper Austria are often more focussed on members than on holiday guests. Nevertheless, there are some excellent courses among them, including the two Leading Golf Courses at Mondsee and in Linz St. Florian.

Smaller, charming hotels with adjoining golf courses also enrich the offer - even if they do not currently specialise in golfing guests as part of our quality association. As soon as we are able to recommend one of these resorts as a specialist for golf holidays in Austria, we will be happy to present it to you in detail here.
Until then, we recommend the nearby Gut Altentann (a Jack Nicklaus design course and venue of the Austrian Alpine Open 2025) and Salzburg-Eugendorf golf courses, which are well developed for tourism.

Our hosts at the Golf in Austria Hotel in Mondsee will be happy to advise you on site about other golf courses in the region.

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Facts why you should choose a golf holiday in Upper Austria

and why Upper Austria is worth a golf holiday

For a golf trip to be a success, you need more than just beautiful golf courses and great golf resorts. The "trappings" are also important. That's why you'll find further criteria here to help guide you. Your feature for golf holiday happiness is not included?

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Eighteen holes of golf will tell you more about the other player than nineteen years together at a desk.

Upper Austria has 28 high-quality golf courses with a wide variety of characteristics to offer!

From parkland golf courses to alpine courses, you will find everything in Upper Austria. Some of the golf courses are located directly or close to one of the numerous lakes. Here you can combine golf with a subsequent swim. There are also suitable sights for golf and culture lovers in the vicinity of the golf course.

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The lakes

Upper Austria is extremely rich in lakes with its 67!

The largest is Lake Attersee. Other well-known lakes are the Traunsee, Mondsee, Wolfgangsee and Hallstätter See. A real paradise for water lovers, whether you want to cool off or enjoy water sports - here in Upper Austria you are sure to find the right lake for you. Whether mountain lakes with crystal-clear water or the famous lakes in the Salzkammergut and numerous river pools - in Upper Austria you will find plenty of places to cool off during your golf holiday.

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The Danube

The longest river that flows through Upper Austria is the Danube.

Hardly any other region is as varied as the Upper Austrian Danube region. The region is characterised by a wide variety of landscapes and Baroque monasteries and castles as well as castles and ruins from the Middle Ages. Discover the Danube on the Danube cycle path or by boat. The bike accompanies you as you explore the history of the Danube. A variety of Danube cruises and excursions are offered between Passau and Grein. Here you can marvel at the castles and ruins from the water.

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It starts in Linz!

The provincial capital and also the largest city in Upper Austria is Linz.

Linz is the third largest city in Austria after Vienna and Graz. There are 3 enchanting golf courses in the immediate vicinity of Linz. The provincial capital itself has a lot to offer! The New Cathedral is located in the middle of the city centre and offers an impressive view. It is the largest church in Austria and dates back to the 19th/20th century. For all art lovers, the Lentos Art Museum is one of the most important museums of contemporary art in Austria. For all history lovers, Linz Castle on the Schlossberg in the historic city centre is a must-see. The castle was first mentioned in 799 as "Burg zu Linze".

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Hallstatt

The village of Hallstatt is the epitome of an idyll.

It is a market town in the Salzkammergut and is located on Lake Hallstatt. The town has around 750 inhabitants and is visited by around one million tourists every year. The reason for its popularity, especially among the Chinese, is that there has been an exact replica of the town in the Chinese province of Guangdong since 2012. Hallstatt is also considered one of the most beautiful small towns in Europe on various websites.

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Austrian Empire

In the footsteps of Emperor Franz Joseph and his Sisi

The former summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) of Austria is located in the small spa town of Bad Ischl at 468 metres above sea level in the Salzkammergut. The villa, which is well worth seeing, is surrounded by an English park, which is characterised by a white marble fountain. The villa and park can be visited in the summer months.

Emperor Franz Joseph and his Sisi became engaged in Bad Ischl in August 1858.

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Culinary delights in Upper Austria

The cuisine of Upper Austria is as diverse as the people who have shaped the region.

The main ingredient of numerous main meals, but also desserts, are dumplings in a wide variety of flavours. Surbradl, a cured pork belly with bread dumplings and radish salad, for example, is a typical meal in the Innviertel. Linzer Torte is probably the most famous dessert in Upper Austria and can be found in almost every patisserie. The Linzer Torte consists of a brown shortcrust pastry with spices and a jelly topping made from currants (redcurrants) and a lattice of Linzer mass on top.

Griaß di or Griaß eana!

To make communication in Upper Austria easier, here are a few words:

"Klappal": summer footwear or simply "sandals"
"Flesserl": is a traditional Upper Austrian pastry that is braided into a plait.
"blohappad": If you can feel the lush grass between your toes, you are probably walking "blohappad", i.e. barefoot.
"Gschaftlhuaba": A person who explains the world to their fellow human beings without being asked, thanks to their existing or non-existing general knowledge.
"hudeln": People who do things particularly quickly, but not necessarily skilfully.
"a Neichtl": The "Neichtl" is the temporal counterpart to "a wengal" (=a little).

The golf hotels

The golf hotels in Upper Austria know exactly what golfing guests need. From tee time reservations to golf packages, you can expect everything at the golf hotels! Many golf hotels also offer golf rounds with the host.