--- title: Kultur erleben an der Donau url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/cultural-area-danube.html" image: "https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/user_upload/danube/Logos/Donauregion_OOE/Logo-Donauregion-EN.svg" date: 2014-08-20 modified: 2016-12-22 --- # Kultur erleben an der Donau ![Paar beim Schloss Ennsegg in Enns.](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/3/csm_SchlossEnnseggEnns_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichCMVisuals_d089908b5f.jpg "©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Städte Shooting, Schloss Ennsegg Enns") ![Paar beim Schloss Ennsegg in Enns.](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/3/csm_SchlossEnnseggEnns_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichCMVisuals_cb84fc8536.jpg "©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Städte Shooting, Schloss Ennsegg Enns") Culture and city trips in the Danube region ============================================== © Open copyright © ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Städte Shooting, Schloss Ennsegg Enns Close copyright [ Accommodation Booking ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/book-accommodations.html) Ready for a trip full of cultural highlights? ---------------------------------------------- Welcome to the fascinating world of the Danube region, where **vibrant cities** meet **historic sites** and modern museums bring the heritage of bygone eras to life. Immerse yourself in the Roman sites of the UNESCO cultural heritage along the Danube and discover unforgettable cultural experiences. From the picturesque backdrops to the captivating stories of times gone by, you will find your must-see & must-do for your visit here. [ ![Mann im Museum Lauriacum Enns](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/3/csm_EnnsMuseumLauriacum4_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichCMVisuals_22635358fa.jpg "©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Städte Shooting, Mann im Museum Lauriacum Enns") Cultural treasures You should have seen these cultural highlights of the Danube region. ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/cultural-area-danube/top-culture-highlights.html) © Open copyright © ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Städte Shooting, Mann im Museum Lauriacum Enns Close copyright [ © Open copyright © © Antoine Bonin Stift St. Florian Close copyright ![Stift St. Florian](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/f/csm_BibliothekStiftSt.Florian3_AntoineBonin_e17382652a.jpg "© Antoine Bonin Stift St. Florian") Castles & Monasteries ---------------------------- ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/cultural-area-danube/castles-and-monasteries.html) [ © Open copyright © ©TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichGoodMorningWorldMelanieSchillinger Städte, Museum Lauriacum Enns Close copyright ![](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/4/csm_StaedteEnns13_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichGoodMorningWorldMelanieSchillinger_25__b71570180d.jpg "©TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichGoodMorningWorldMelanieSchillinger Städte, Museum Lauriacum Enns") Museums ---------- ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/cultural-area-danube/a-list-of-museums-and-cultural-facilities.html) [ © Open copyright © © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich | Kuscheiart Close copyright ![Schatzkammer Bad Kreuzen](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/7/csm_SchatzkammerBurgKreuzenBadKreuzen3_TourismusverbandDonauOber%C3%B6sterreichKuscheiart_012c95b3e6.jpg "© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich | Kuscheiart") Fortresses & Ruins ------------------------- ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/cultural-area-danube/fortresses-and-ruins.html) Cities in the Upper Austrian Danube region ------------------------------------------ Linz, the state capital of Upper Austria is located in the heart of the Danube region and offers an exciting mixture of culture, nature and industry. Enchanting cities dot the Danube region all around. The baroque town of Schärding am Inn has historical flair, Enns was even the capital of an entire province in Roman times and the Danube town of Grein, the pearl of the Strudengau valley, promises an idyllic postcard scene ... [ ![](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/b/csm_StaedteSchaerding01_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichGoodMorningWorldMelanieSchillinger_37__9af949fe75.jpg "©TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichGoodMorningWorldMelanieSchillinger Städte, Schärding Stadtplatz Nacht") Schärding ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430001189/schaerding.html) © Open copyright © ©TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichGoodMorningWorldMelanieSchillinger Städte, Schärding Stadtplatz Nacht Close copyright [ ![Altstadtsilhouette Passau](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Tourismusverband Ostbayern") Passau ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/cultural-area-danube/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/490000001/passau.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Tourismusverband Ostbayern Close copyright [ ![Stadtmarketing und Tourismus Eferding in Eferding: A picturesque town scene with historic buildings, surrounded by trees and lush floral vegetation. The streets are bustling with parked cars and pedestrians. The buildings display a mixture of architectural styles with tiled roofs and colourful facades.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Birgit Rauscher") Eferding ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/cultural-area-danube/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000928/eferding.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Birgit Rauscher Close copyright [ ![A small dog on a sandy beach next to a yellow inflatable mattress, with a river and city skyline in the twilight.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich") Linz ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/cultural-area-danube/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000877/linz.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich Close copyright [ ![A green, hilly landscape with a multitude of houses and buildings that blend into the terrain. A skyline of tower blocks and other structures can be seen in the distance, contrasting with the green surroundings.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Stadtgemeinde Steyregg") Steyregg ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/cultural-area-danube/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430001242/steyregg.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Stadtgemeinde Steyregg Close copyright [ ![A picturesque town with colourful buildings, church towers and hills in the background. The buildings are designed in different colours and convey a charming, traditional character. An ideal view for tourists who want to enjoy a historic and picturesque setting.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TSE GmbH") Enns ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/cultural-area-danube/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430001046/enns.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: TSE GmbH Close copyright [ ![PERG_Einhorn5%2bKirche_C-by-Boris-Mitterlehner](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Boris Mitterlehner - www.gemeindejournal.at") Perg ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/cultural-area-danube/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430001079/perg.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Boris Mitterlehner - www.gemeindejournal.at Close copyright [ ![A picturesque mountain landscape with a charming, historic village on the banks of a lake. Several buildings with traditional architecture are nestled in the green surroundings, surrounded by wooded hills.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Erber") Grein ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/cultural-area-danube/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430001068/grein.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Erber Close copyright