Does an Upper Austria eSIM also cover Salzburg nearby?

Yes. It is the national Austria plan, so the same eSIM keeps working in neighbouring Salzburg, Vienna and everywhere else in the country. This guide simply centres on Upper Austria. Roaming uses A1, Magenta or Drei.

Is there coverage for Danube cycling routes?

The Danube Cycle Path between Passau, Linz and the Wachau runs through well-covered valley towns, so navigation and cafe stops stay online; only wooded riverbanks briefly dip.

Upper Austria eSIM.

Name: Upper Austria travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Baroque Linz on the Danube, fairy-tale Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut lakes on one connection.

from $2.15/day · unlimited dataAll of Austria →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 30 days$4.57$0.46/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 30 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$4.57

Good to know in Upper Austria

Hallstatt gets extremely crowded midday, which strains local cells. Visit early or late and use your data then to book the salt mine, Skywalk and the return bus or ferry before signal contention peaks.

Best time to visit Upper Austria

May to September is prime for the Salzkammergut lakes, Danube cycling and Hallstatt, with warm days for swimming and boat trips; December brings Advent markets to Linz.

Two simple ways to buy

Upper Austria eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Upper Austria eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Upper Austria — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Upper Austria?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Upper Austria eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Upper Austria are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Upper Austria eSIM: your local data guide.

Upper Austria runs from tech-forward Linz on the Danube to the postcard village of Hallstatt and the glittering Salzkammergut lakes at Attersee, Traunsee and Mondsee. An Upper Austria eSIM keeps ferry times, lake-cruise bookings and Hallstatt crowd-planning apps live as you move between city, river and mountains. Signal reaches most shores but thins in the Dachstein caves.

One eSIM for Upper Austria and all of Austria. It's the national Austria eSIM — from $2.15/day with unlimited data, working the same in Upper Austria as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Linz (LNZ)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Upper Austria eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$0.81

$2.43

—

5 days1GB

$0.49

$2.43

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.35

$2.43

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.46

$4.57

−43%

15 days3GB

$0.30

$4.57

−63%

30 days3GB

$0.15

$4.57

−81%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Upper Austria

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Upper Austria eSIM from $2.15/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Upper Austria.

Linz

The capital runs strong 5G across the Ars Electronica riverfront, old town and Pöstlingberg tram.

Hallstatt

This tiny UNESCO village has usable coverage despite the crowds; book skywalk and salt-mine slots on the move.

Attersee

The Salzkammergut lakeshores keep reliable data for boat schedules and lakeside stays around Attersee and Mondsee.

Dachstein (Obertraun)

Signal fades inside the ice caves and up on Krippenstein, so download tickets and maps beforehand.

The practical bit

Getting around Upper Austria on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Upper Austria

ÖBB— National rail app for trains to Linz, Wels and Salzkammergut stations.
OÖVV— Oberösterreich Verkehrsverbund app for regional buses and trains across Upper Austria.
Linz AG Linien— Tickets and live times for Linz's trams and city buses.
Bergfex— Weather and hiking-trail info for the Salzkammergut and Dachstein region.

How long to stay in Upper Austria

Most spend two to five days in Upper Austria, pairing Linz with a Salzkammergut lakes loop and a Hallstatt day-trip.

How much data for Upper Austria

Around 3-5 GB handles a few days of lake-ferry bookings, Hallstatt planning and Danube navigation; pick Unlimited if you will stream or share a hotspot across a family.

Coverage in Upper Austria

Linz and the lakeside resort towns have strong 5G, but the Dachstein caves, Krippenstein heights and some forested Danube bends drop signal, with A1 and Magenta the most reliable inland.

Where you're headed

Discover Upper Austria.

Scenic view of St. Michael's Church and river in Steyr, Austria.

Beautiful daytime view of Steyr, Austria along the river with stunning reflections of historic buildings.

Aerial view of Ternberg, Austria featuring lush landscapes and the Enns River.

Aged masonry house exterior near walkway with anonymous tourists under cloudy sky in town

Cities in Upper Austria

Zoom in on Upper Austria.

Linz eSIM Hallstatt eSIM

How to activate your Upper Austria eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Upper Austria

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Upper Austria?

What is a Upper Austria eSIM?

A Upper Austria eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Upper Austria data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Upper Austria.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Austria.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Austria's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

A1
Magenta Telekom
Drei

Popular places covered

ViennaSalzburgInnsbruckGrazLinzHallstattZell am SeeKitzbühel

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Upper Austria eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Upper Austria eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Hallstatt and the main Salzkammergut shores at Attersee and Traunsee have workable 4G and 5G. It can slow when day-trip crowds pack the village, so download your tickets and ferry times in advance.

Your Upper Austria eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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