Sierning Travel Guide

City City in Upper Austria, Austria

Sierning sits along a tributary in Upper Austria, where baroque churches, village bakeries and cycling routes define the day; visitors pause for riverbank walks, local markets and trips to nearby Linz.

Costs

Moderate: $60-$110/day

Affordable accommodations and local dining.

Safety

Very safe and calm

Low crime, friendly local community.

Best Time

May-September for outdoor activities

Warm weather suits cycling and hikes.

In This Guide

Why Visit
Best Things to Do
Bucket List
Best Time to Visit
How to Get There
How to Get Around
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

Local Time

5:02 AM

GMT+2

Weather

42°F

Overcast

Population

4,025

Infrastructure & Convenience

Frequent trains and well-marked cycling routes.

Popularity

Mostly visited by Austrians exploring Upper Austria.

Known For

River Sierning, historic manor houses, cycling routes, nearby Steyr, local festivals, traditional cuisine, forests, family-friendly atmosphere

Sierning lies close to Steyr and is part of a popular Upper Austria cycling network.

Why Visit Sierning? #

Sierning in Upper Austria appeals to travelers who enjoy small-town charm with easy access to regional centers like Steyr and Linz. Riverside cycling along the Enns and short hikes reveal baroque architecture, while cafés serve classic Austrian pastries-try a slice of Linzer torte in a nearby town. The mix of industrial heritage and pastoral landscapes makes Sierning a quietly interesting stop between larger Upper Austrian attractions.

Best Things to Do in Sierning

All Attractions ›

Mauthausen concentration camp

Nazi concentration camp and solemn memorial site

Museum

Kalkalpen National Park

Austrian national park protecting extensive mixed beech-fir forests

National Park

New Cathedral, Linz

Neo-Gothic cathedral in Linz, Austria and tall spire

Church

Kremsmünster Abbey

Benedictine abbey with medieval library and observatory

Museum

St. Florian Monastery

Baroque Augustinian monastery near Linz, notable musical heritage

Museum

Großer Priel

Highest peak of Totes Gebirge, alpine hiking summit

Mountain

Lauriacum

Ancient Roman town and legionary fortress near Enns

Archaeological Site

Old Cathedral, Linz

Baroque former cathedral in Linz city centre

Church

Sierning Bucket List

Best Time to Visit Sierning #

Sierning is best from late spring through early autumn for outdoor activities and pleasant weather. Winters are cold with frost and occasional snow, limiting some rural excursions.

Summer

June - August · 18-30°C (64-86°F)

Sunny, warm days ideal for biking, hikes and outdoor cafés; occasional thunderstorms refresh the air and cool temperatures briefly.

Spring

March - May · 5-18°C (41-64°F)

Flowers and warming days make it a lovely, less-crowded time to explore; mornings can still be brisk so layer up.

Winter

December - February · -6-4°C (21-39°F)

Cold, often gray and occasionally snowy - atmospheric for museums and cosy cafés but impractical for extended outdoor sightseeing without warm gear.

Best Time to Visit Sierning #

Climate

Sierning's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (852 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

34°

Warmest Month

-20°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-5° – 2°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 4°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

0° – 9°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 13°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

8° – 19°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

15.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

15.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

117 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

High

15.5h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 19°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 13°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 6°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-3° – 3°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.2h daylight

How to Get to Sierning

Sierning (Upper Austria) is easiest to reach by rail from Linz (Linz Hbf) using ÖBB regional services; Linz Airport provides the nearest air connection. The town is compact and well-served by regional trains and local buses.

By Air

Linz Airport (LNZ): Linz is the closest regional airport; from LNZ take bus or taxi into Linz Hauptbahnhof then ÖBB regional trains toward Sierning. Total travel time including the transfer into town and the regional train is commonly 40-70 minutes.

Vienna International Airport (VIE): From VIE you can take ÖBB rail services to Linz Hauptbahnhof (Railjet or regional connections) and then change for a regional train to Sierning. Total journey time typically ranges from ~1¾ to 2½ hours depending on connections and train category.

By Train & Bus

Train: Sierning has a station (Sierning Bahnhof) served by ÖBB regional and local trains on routes connecting Linz with the Enns/Steyr area. Travel time from Linz Hbf to Sierning is generally around 20-35 minutes on regional services. Purchase tickets via the ÖBB app or at stations.

Bus: Local buses run by the Upper Austria transport network (OÖVV) provide additional connections to villages not directly served by rail. Buses are useful for short local hops; check local timetables for frequencies and zone fares.

How to Get Around Sierning #

Sierning is compact and easy to cover on foot or by bicycle for everyday needs. The town links to surrounding towns by regional roads and bus services; timetables are regular but check schedules in advance. For day trips into Upper Austria, regional trains and buses from nearby hubs are convenient; having a car helps if you want to explore rural areas off the bus routes.

Where to Stay in Sierning #

Budget

Sierning center - €50-120/night

Quiet Upper Austria market town; simple family-run guesthouses and a few small hotels. For wider choice, base in Steyr or Linz and commute by regional train.

Mid-Range

Sierning center - €50-120/night

Quiet Upper Austria market town; simple family-run guesthouses and a few small hotels. For wider choice, base in Steyr or Linz and commute by regional train.

Luxury

Sierning center - €50-120/night

Quiet Upper Austria market town; simple family-run guesthouses and a few small hotels. For wider choice, base in Steyr or Linz and commute by regional train.

Where to Eat in Sierning #

Breakdown of cuisine types found across Sierning's restaurants and food venues, based on OpenStreetMap data.

Regional

Pizza

Italian

Burger

Chinese

Kebab

Heuriger

Greek

Sushi

Fish

Sandwich

Thai

Juice

German

Indian

Hot Dog

Sausage

Turkish

Austrian

Egyptian

Nightlife in Sierning #

Nightlife in Sierning is subdued: a handful of inns and pubs provide the main evening options. Expect traditional Austrian tavern evenings rather than late-night entertainment.

Shopping in Sierning #

Local shopping focuses on independent shops, bakeries and small supermarkets. For a wider retail selection, visit nearby larger towns where weekly markets and department stores are available.