--- title: Linz as point of departure for Danube-cruises url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/artikel/detail/749/linz-point-of-departure-danube-cruises.html" description: Danube region in Upper Austria - georgeous setting for cruises at the Danube. Linz is the perfect point of Departure for a cruise at the Danube. date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Linz as point of departure for Danube-cruises A perfect symbiosis: Linz and the Danube ======================================== Linz changes the Danube - and vice versa: in Linz, the Danube makes a bend, changes direction. Is it just a coincidence that a city that has undergone many changes has emerged at precisely this point on the river? The Danube is Linz's lifeline. Joy of life and culture - this is particularly evident in Linz on the Danube. The river is a stage for life on which deceleration and gentle travel are written in capital letters. ### City trip into the future Linz surprises, inspires and changes: whether on a ship on the Danube, at wonderful concerts, high above the city, with the spray can in the graffiti gallery or experimenting in the museums. Whoever dives into the unique atmosphere will always return fascinated. Visitors are carried away by the open atmosphere in the centre, by the buildings from different eras, by diverse cultural offerings and by the Danube, which is more than ever a part of Linz. The banks of the Danube are both a place of recreation and culture: during the day the green spaces and restaurants invite visitors to linger, while at night the futuristic, illuminated facades of the museums astound the beholder. The same goes for the exhibitions, which range from contemporary works in the Lentos Art Museum to innovative developments and projects in the Ars Electronica Center. In the Museum of the Future, technological thought leadership meets visionary media art. The following photo gallery can be navigated with the arrow keys (left, right). View copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Fotostopp an der Donaulände am Donauradweg in Linz. Close copyright [ ![Ein Paar in Radoutfit sitzt an der Donaulände und blickt über die Donau hinüber nach Urfahr zum Ars Electronica Center. Der Mann fotografiert mit seinem Smartphone. Die Fahrräder sind abgestellt.](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/3/csm_RadfahrenDonauradwegFotostoppLinzAEC_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHMoritzAblinger_3ff1f31764.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Fotostopp an der Donaulände am Donauradweg in Linz.") ](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin//user_upload/danube/000Canto-Imports/RadfahrenDonauradwegFotostoppLinzAEC_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHMoritzAblinger.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Fotostopp an der Donaulände am Donauradweg in Linz.") View copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus Linz Tourismus/Robert Josipovic: Relaxen am Linzer Hauptplatz. Close copyright [ ![Eine Frau und ein Mann sitzen auf einer Bank am Linzer Hauptplatz.](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/d/csm_LinzHauptplatzPaarRast_OberoesterreichTourismusLinzTourismusRobertJosipovic_91778d360e.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus Linz Tourismus/Robert Josipovic: Relaxen am Linzer Hauptplatz.") ](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin//user_upload/danube/000Canto-Imports/LinzHauptplatzPaarRast_OberoesterreichTourismusLinzTourismusRobertJosipovic.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus Linz Tourismus/Robert Josipovic: Relaxen am Linzer Hauptplatz.") View copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Der Donauradweg führt durch die Landeshauptstadt Linz Close copyright [ ![Ein Paar fährt am Donauradweg an der Donaulände in Linz. Im Hintergrund das Stadtzentrum, die Nibelungenbrücke. Neben dem Radweg die Donau, Schiffe an den Schiffsanlegestellen vor Linz.](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/4/csm_RadfahrenDonauradwegLinzPaarFluss_OberoesterreichourismusGmbHMoritzAblinger_d5a060a8c6.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Der Donauradweg führt durch die Landeshauptstadt Linz") ](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin//user_upload/danube/000Canto-Imports/RadfahrenDonauradwegLinzPaarFluss_OberoesterreichourismusGmbHMoritzAblinger.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Der Donauradweg führt durch die Landeshauptstadt Linz") View copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Marco Mestrovic: Ein Mann steht vor einem Holtzisch im Hafen von Linz, im Hintergrund das Werk eines Grafittikünstlers Close copyright [ ![Ein Mann steht vor einem Holtzisch im Hafen von Linz, im Hintergrund das Werk eines Grafittikünstlers](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/8/csm_LinzMuralHarborIngoPertramer_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHMarcoMestrovic_8ce6978e2e.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Marco Mestrovic: Ein Mann steht vor einem Holtzisch im Hafen von Linz, im Hintergrund das Werk eines Grafittikünstlers") ](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin//user_upload/danube/000Canto-Imports/LinzMuralHarborIngoPertramer_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHMarcoMestrovic.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Marco Mestrovic: Ein Mann steht vor einem Holtzisch im Hafen von Linz, im Hintergrund das Werk eines Grafittikünstlers") View copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismu/Linz Tourismus/Robert Josipovic: Besucher des AEC erkunden das Maindeck. Close copyright [ ![Eine Frau und ein Mann auf der Treppe zur Terrasse des AEC Maindecks neben dem Ars Electronica Center.](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/2/csm_LinzAECTreppeAufstiegPaar_OberoesterreichTourismusLinzTourismusRobertJosipovic_41a78df3d8.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismu/Linz Tourismus/Robert Josipovic: Besucher des AEC erkunden das Maindeck.") ](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin//user_upload/danube/000Canto-Imports/LinzAECTreppeAufstiegPaar_OberoesterreichTourismusLinzTourismusRobertJosipovic.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismu/Linz Tourismus/Robert Josipovic: Besucher des AEC erkunden das Maindeck.") View copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Linz Tourismus/Robert Josipovic: Die Aussicht genießen auf der Terrasse des AEC Maindecks. Close copyright [ ![Eine Frau und ein Mann stehen auf der Terrasse des AEC Maindecks neben dem Ars Electronica Center, sie blicken in Richtung Donau.](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/e/csm_LinzAECPaar_OberoesterreichTourismusLinzTourismusRobertJosipovic_7d9a7b298b.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Linz Tourismus/Robert Josipovic: Die Aussicht genießen auf der Terrasse des AEC Maindecks.") ](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin//user_upload/danube/000Canto-Imports/LinzAECPaar_OberoesterreichTourismusLinzTourismusRobertJosipovic.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Linz Tourismus/Robert Josipovic: Die Aussicht genießen auf der Terrasse des AEC Maindecks.") [ previous slide ](#ttgDetailSiteCarousel "back") [ next slide ](#ttgDetailSiteCarousel "forward") A piece downstream in the industrial harbor is an art project of a different kind: "Mural Harbor" is Europe's largest graffiti and muralismo gallery with more than 100 sprayed works along the harbor basins. And in the nearby industrial area, the voestalpine Stahlwelt offers a unique glimpse behind the scenes of the world-famous company. [www.linztourismus.at](http://www.linztourismus.at) Service and Contact ------------------- **Tourist Information Linz** Altes Rathaus, Hauptplatz 1 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 7070 2009 [www.linztourismus.at](https://www.linztourismus.at/en/leisure "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") [www.facebook.com/visitlinz](http://www.facebook.com/visitlinz) Links ----- **Danube region in Austria:** - **Biking** at the Danube Cycle Path between Passau and Bratislava - **Hiking** at the hiking trails "Donausteig", "Weitwanderweg Nibelungengau", "Welterbesteig Wachau", or in the sourroundings of Vienna. - **Theme travel:** Romans, Middle Ages, Habsburger & baroque, modern & contemporary spirit [To Danube Austria](https://www.donau-oesterreich.at/en/ "Opens external link in new window") **Route of Emperors and Kings** - Regensburg to Budapest - Cultural heritage along the Danube in Europe - Theme travel along the Danube [To the Route of Emperors and Kings](https://www.strassederkaiserundkoenige.com/en/ "Opens external link in new window") **European region Danube-Vltava:** - Border region of the border-triangle: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria - Cooperation within the fields of tourism, economy, culture, social affairs and education. [To the European region Danube-Vltava](https://evropskyregion.cz/de/ "Opens external link in new window") ### Top attractions in Linz [ View copyright © Copyright: Ars Electronica / Robert Bauernhansl Close copyright ![Ars Electronica Center](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Ars Electronica Center (© Copyright: Ars Electronica / Robert Bauernhansl)") Linz ### Ars Electronica Center The “Museum of the Future” brings the future into the present. The Ars Electronica Center is considered the heart of the UNESCO City of Media Arts. Here, visitors not only test and explore cutting- edge technologies, but are also encouraged to examine them critically. With its… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/services/danube-shipping/oesterreich-poi/detail/400727/ars-electronica-center.html) [ View copyright © Copyright: Andreas Röbl Close copyright ![Brucknerhaus Linz in winter](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Brucknerhaus Linz in winter (© Copyright: Andreas Röbl)") Linz ### Brucknerhaus Linz With the Brucknerfest (Bruckner festival) and the diverse musical programme, the renowned concert hall offers its visitors of any age a cross section of the different variations of music genres with top- level artists from all over the world. The concert hall created by the Finn… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/services/danube-shipping/oesterreich-poi/detail/401770/brucknerhaus-linz.html) [ View copyright © Copyright: Linz Tourismus Josipovic Close copyright ![Lentos Art Museum Linz](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Lentos Art Museum Linz (© Copyright: Linz Tourismus Josipovic)") Linz ### Lentos - Museum of Modern Art The Lentos Art Museum is located right on the Danube and exhibits works of contemporary art. Its impressive architecture is a defining feature of Linz's cityscape. With a clear, coherent, top- class building designed by Zurich architects Weber & Hofer, Linz has had an art museum… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/services/danube-shipping/oesterreich-poi/detail/401733/lentos-museum-of-modern-art.html) [ View copyright © Copyright: Linztourismus, Christoph Partsch Close copyright ![Francisco Carolinum](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Francisco Carolinum (© Copyright: Linztourismus, Christoph Partsch)") Linz ### Francisco Carolinum Linz The Francisco Carolinum Linz is the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of the State of Upper Austria. It showcases the latest trends in art and integrates them into the art history of the 20th century. As a house for photography and media art, the Francisco Carolinum is highly… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/services/danube-shipping/oesterreich-poi/detail/401044/francisco-carolinum-linz.html) [ View copyright © Copyright: Linz Tourismus Romeo Felsenreich Close copyright ![Mariendom Linz](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Mariendom Linz (© Copyright: Linz Tourismus Romeo Felsenreich)") Linz ### New Cathedral - Mariendom As the largest church in Austria, the "New Cathedral", completed in 1924, offers space for around 20. 000 people. St. Mary's Cathedral is an architectural masterpiece and a haven of peace for visitors. Take a look at the wonderful stained- glass windows, such as the "Linz Window"… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/services/danube-shipping/oesterreich-poi/detail/400420/new-cathedral-mariendom.html) [ View copyright © Urheber: Martin StoebichMartin Stöbich Copyright: LinzTourismus MartinStöbich Close copyright ![GrottenbahnFamilie2_LinzTourismus_MartinStoebich.jpg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "GrottenbahnFamilie2_LinzTourismus_MartinStoebich.jpg (© Urheber: Martin StoebichMartin Stöbich Copyright: LinzTourismus MartinStöbich)") Linz ### Adventure world Pöstlingberg When visiting Pöstlingberg, not only the children 's heart beat higher. After the ride with the Pöstlingbergbahn it is only a few steps to the pilgrimage basilica, the viewing platform, the Hartlauer Fotogalerie and the Linz Grottenbahn. Pöstlingberg railway: The historic,… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/services/danube-shipping/oesterreich-poi/detail/430009751/adventure-world-poestlingberg.html) [ View copyright © Copyright: Gregor Hartl Fotografie Close copyright ![Tabakfabrik Linz](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Tabakfabrik Linz (© Copyright: Gregor Hartl Fotografie)") Linz ### Tobacco Manufactory Linz The former industrial area of the Linz tobacco factory is the heart of a pulsating and newly conceived district. Here, young start- ups and innovative creative industries have found a place to flourish. The whole thing is rounded off with an urban gastronomy and shopping offer. .… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/services/danube-shipping/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000647/tobacco-manufactory-linz.html) [ View copyright © Copyright: voestalpine Stahlwelt Close copyright ![voestalpine Stahlwelt building](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "voestalpine Stahlwelt building (© Copyright: voestalpine Stahlwelt)") Linz ### voestalpine Stahlwelt Discover the industrial world of voestalpine in Linz. The "Expedition voestalpine" offers a fascinating glimpse into steel production and takes visitors right to the impressive production facilities. A must- see for tech enthusiasts! ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/services/danube-shipping/oesterreich-poi/detail/402433/voestalpine-stahlwelt.html) [ View copyright © Copyright: LinzTourismus Johann Steininger Close copyright ![Music Theater Linz](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Music Theater Linz (© Copyright: LinzTourismus Johann Steininger)") Linz ### Music theater at the Volksgarten Musiktheater Linz is one of Europe’s most modern opera houses. It was built according to plans by the famous architect Terry Pawson and was ceremoniously opened on 11 April 2013. The house delights with fine acoustics, every conceivable comfort and multimedia productions of… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/services/danube-shipping/oesterreich-poi/detail/430010189/music-theater-at-the-volksgarten.html) [ View copyright © Copyright: LinzTourismus Mesic Close copyright ![Murl Harbor Hafengalerie Linz](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Murl Harbor Hafengalerie Linz (© Copyright: LinzTourismus Mesic)") Linz ### Mural Harbor Mural Harbor is one of the most exciting projects dedicated to graffiti and mural art in Europe. The open- air gallery is located at the Linz commercial port. The site is private company property owned by LINZ AG. Mural Harbor regularly offers a variety of guided tours. The story… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/services/danube-shipping/oesterreich-poi/detail/430019879/mural-harbor.html) [ View copyright © Copyright: LinzTourismus MartinStoebich Close copyright ![OK PLACE](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "OK PLACE (© Copyright: LinzTourismus MartinStoebich)") Linz ### OK Linz The OK is an exhibition space and laboratory for contemporary art that provides a platform for current artistic movements to be showcased and developed collaboratively. Its focus is on the creation of media art that addresses sociopolitical themes. As an exhibition and production… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/services/danube-shipping/oesterreich-poi/detail/401567/ok-linz.html) [ View copyright © Copyright: Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich Close copyright ![Main Square in Linz](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Main Square in Linz (© Copyright: Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich)") Linz ### Main Square The main square (Hauptplatz) , with an area of roughly 13. 2002m² has been one of the largest urban squares in Europe since the 13th century. Hauptplatz Linz is enclosed by buildings with an important historical background and whose striking facades characterise the square's… ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/services/danube-shipping/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000116/main-square.html)