--- title: Linz for explorers url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000877/linz.html" description: The third biggest city of austria is embedded in the picturesque danube valley and surrounded by green rolling hills. date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Linz for explorers Linz ====== Linz, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/297685/2DC7F64EB49D9E0FC3ED9110F6EECD7B0C4A90BE1FAB3AC68BC0040B298A2EFC/donaustrand-linz.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/297686/A3957D651A22F070B75E0B7D38547C1CEA79D9655679D36AE55CB5D0E0A1F07D/ausblick-poestlingberg-linz.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/261294/4DCBAC0820AF9ECA844F438330F1051AFA9AD40EBAB084ACC0D18573FB185618/mariendom-linz.jpg) Open copyright © Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich Close copyright [ ![A small dog on a sandy beach next to a yellow inflatable mattress, with a river and city skyline in the twilight.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297685/2DC7F64EB49D9E0FC3ED9110F6EECD7B0C4A90BE1FAB3AC68BC0040B298A2EFC/donaustrand-linz.jpg "© Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297685/2DC7F64EB49D9E0FC3ED9110F6EECD7B0C4A90BE1FAB3AC68BC0040B298A2EFC/donaustrand-linz.jpg) Open copyright © Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich Close copyright [ ![A person with a backpack looks out over a city from a viewing platform, using a coin-operated telescope.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297686/A3957D651A22F070B75E0B7D38547C1CEA79D9655679D36AE55CB5D0E0A1F07D/ausblick-poestlingberg-linz.jpg "© Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297686/A3957D651A22F070B75E0B7D38547C1CEA79D9655679D36AE55CB5D0E0A1F07D/ausblick-poestlingberg-linz.jpg) Open copyright © Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich Close copyright [ ![Two visitors are filming a concert in an atmospherically lit church with their smartphones.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/261294/4DCBAC0820AF9ECA844F438330F1051AFA9AD40EBAB084ACC0D18573FB185618/mariendom-linz.jpg "© Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/261294/4DCBAC0820AF9ECA844F438330F1051AFA9AD40EBAB084ACC0D18573FB185618/mariendom-linz.jpg) Open copyright © Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich Close copyright [ ![A yellow directional sign with a pedestrian symbol and the words "Hauptplatz" set against an evening city skyline by the river.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/262744/F270D4CCA8B9D9363D33CFB7354CA2520ACBDE824916FE0F8BDF1958369BD285/schild-zum-linzer-hauptplatz.jpg "© Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/262744/F270D4CCA8B9D9363D33CFB7354CA2520ACBDE824916FE0F8BDF1958369BD285/schild-zum-linzer-hauptplatz.jpg) Open copyright © Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich Close copyright [ ![A slice of Linzer Torte with almonds on a white plate, with a fork, on a marble table.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297687/96B91980E82CB8B8B17D8BCD0F9EE862E3FD31B7C22EDAAB0712B23DAAFB82A4/linzer-torte.jpg "© Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297687/96B91980E82CB8B8B17D8BCD0F9EE862E3FD31B7C22EDAAB0712B23DAAFB82A4/linzer-torte.jpg) Open copyright © Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich Close copyright [ ![A couple stands on the riverbank, gazing at a building illuminated in blue on the opposite bank as the sun sets.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297690/44B74A60B3E6C47482753AC59E969B6493A7F24188906201639EC45AC82F3CB1/donaulaende-ars-electronica-center.jpg "© Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297690/44B74A60B3E6C47482753AC59E969B6493A7F24188906201639EC45AC82F3CB1/donaulaende-ars-electronica-center.jpg) Open copyright © Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich Close copyright [ ![A field of blooming yellow coneflowers in front of an industrial port with a red crane under a cloudy sky.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297689/918FD70950E931099689243E7DB171D76A0C572A4E2DD478D19F5B248C6E6FB7/hafenpark-linz.jpg "© Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297689/918FD70950E931099689243E7DB171D76A0C572A4E2DD478D19F5B248C6E6FB7/hafenpark-linz.jpg) Open copyright © Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich Close copyright [ ![A man seen from behind playing basketball in an outdoor park surrounded by greenery.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297688/73ECEBD3AE030292B26F7E764093C5F83617BFDE9805A87EACF22460738F0B04/skaterpark-basketball.jpg "© Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297688/73ECEBD3AE030292B26F7E764093C5F83617BFDE9805A87EACF22460738F0B04/skaterpark-basketball.jpg) Open copyright © Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich Close copyright [ ![Blurred shot of a dog with a pink collar and leash on the banks of the Danube in Linz with the historic old town in the background, cloudy sky.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/265097/EE8245B09F120DAD1482AEB9D6ECEEA90E65499999145EDBC06D423D522D7781/schlossmuseum-linz.jpg "© Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/265097/EE8245B09F120DAD1482AEB9D6ECEEA90E65499999145EDBC06D423D522D7781/schlossmuseum-linz.jpg) Open copyright © Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich Close copyright [ ![Elegant white balustrades and classic columns in the historic staircase of a landmark with cream-colored walls. Newspaper-reading person.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/256800/B0693CF5950C339973ED81320B5FA71D07C0FFC5EE8771329E72EB50AD293004/francisco-carolinum.jpg "© Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/256800/B0693CF5950C339973ED81320B5FA71D07C0FFC5EE8771329E72EB50AD293004/francisco-carolinum.jpg) Open copyright © Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich Close copyright [ ![Main Square in Linz: Two women are photographing historic building facades and large golden letters on a cobblestone square.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207188/873EE6CF4F0702353438C2287C9CABAD3A5F169668F72CC61F297C29751BF829/linzer-hauptplatz.jpg "© Linztourismus, Martin Stoebich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/207188/873EE6CF4F0702353438C2287C9CABAD3A5F169668F72CC61F297C29751BF829/linzer-hauptplatz.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Hauptplatz 1 - Altes Rathaus 4020 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hauptplatz%201%20-%20Altes%20Rathaus%2C%204020%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hauptplatz%201%20-%20Altes%20Rathaus%2C%204020%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.306&lon=14.2866&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) A city as diverse as its people: Visitors to Linz experience the power of the Danube, the panoramic views from the Pöstlingberg, the excitement on the stages, and a glimpse of the future in the museums. The Danube alone, which flows right through the heart of the city, is a source of energy for residents and visitors alike. Anyone who climbs the Pöstlingberg via the steepest adhesion railway is rewarded with a panoramic view. The Ars Electronica Center offers a glimpse into the future, as this museum showcases how artificial intelligence is transforming our lives. Other museums also showcase just how diverse the city can be: While the voestalpine Steel World turns industrial facilities into an interactive experience and the Lentos Art Museum is known for its contemporary collection, the colorful “Mural Harbor” graffiti gallery in the harbor is a must-see. The performing arts venues are also always worth a visit: While the Brucknerhaus, located right on the Danube, boasts unique acoustics, the Musiktheater ranks among Europe’s most modern opera houses and presents not only opera but also musicals and dance. Linz has many facets waiting to be discovered. If you’re looking to visit an interesting city off the beaten path, this is the place for you. All you need to bring are curiosity and the courage to embrace change. [www.linztourismus.at](http://www.linztourismus.at) [ Facts ](#ttgCollapseDatenFakten) ------------------------------------ - 213.010Inhabitants - 96 km²Area - 260 m ASLElevation - 48.31, 14.29GPS coordinates [ What’s on in Linz ](#ttgCollapseDetailinformationen) -------------------------------------------------------- [Accommodations](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-unterkuenfte/detail/430000877/linz/unterkuenfte.html) [Event centres](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-locations/detail/430000877/linz/veranstaltungszentren.html) [Gastronomy](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-gastronomie/detail/430000877/linz.html) [Tours](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-touren/detail/430000877/linz.html) [Events](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-veranstaltungen/detail/430000877/linz.html) [Packages](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-angebote/detail/430000877/linz.html) [ Shopping ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000877/linz/einkaufen.html) [ Leisure facilities ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000877/linz/freizeiteinrichtungen.html) [ Service and attendance ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000877/linz/infrastruktur.html) [ Interactive ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000877/linz/interaktiv.html) [ Cultural facilities ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000877/linz/kultureinrichtungen.html) [ Spa and health facilities ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000877/linz/kur__und_gesundheitseinrichtungen.html) [ Sights ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000877/linz/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html) [ Sport facilities ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000877/linz/sporteinrichtungen.html) [ Association ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000877/linz/verein.html) [ Rental ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000877/linz/verleihe.html) [Webcams](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-webcams/detail/430000877/linz.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- Train: Details on Trains & Schedules: www.oebb.at WESTbahn: www.westbahn.at/en WESTbus: www.westbus.at/en Public Transportation around Linz, operated by Linz AG: www.linzag.at Plane: The Blue Danube Airport is at the gates of the city, just 20 minutes away from the centre. Direct flights from Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Salzburg and Vienna. "Blue Danube Airport Linz" Airport of Linz is situated in the south-west of Linz (outside the city): www.linz-airport.com/en The airport transfer bus no. 601 links the airport to the centre of Linz. Danube Boats from Passau and Vienna/Krems: www.donauschifffahrt.eu, www.donaureisen.at Car/Bus: Coming from Salzburg or Vienna, take A1 Autobahn A1 - Exit Linz/Zentrum Coming from Graz, take A9 to A1 - Exit Linz/Zentrum Coming from Prague, drive along Freistadt on A7 Mühlkreis Autobahn A7 - Exit Linz/Hafenstraße Coming from Regensburg, Passau, take A8 to A1 - Exit Linz/Zentrum or along the Danube on B 127 Coming from Salzburg, Vienna, Passau, Graz, Prague -> Linz Railroad Station Top highlights ---------------- [ Open copyright © Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463248/773B5D5FC033FD8A2A96477806D1CD82C3CC843E7FCA9E1DE9AC0E36262455C2/radfahren-mit-blick-auf-grein.webp "Cycling with a view of Grein (© Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH)") Cycling circuit Linz-Grein-Linz | Culture & Festivals on the Danube Cycle Path ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006379/cycling-circuit-linz-grein-linz-culture-festivals-on-the-danube-cycle-path.html) [ Open copyright © Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463717/3F68E4F0B5CFB0282BD7414064393C8BD954B2BD3493A1D253BFFB1F09F6F0EA/radfahrer-an-der-donau-kramesau-neustift-blick-auf-engelhartszell.jpg "Cyclists on the Danube Kramesau Neustift view of Engelhartszell (© Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH)") Danube Cycle Path Stage 1 North Bank: Passau - Schlögen ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/490000031/danube-cycle-path-stage-1-north-bank-passau-schloegen.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Donau OÖ/Weissenbrunner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/240802/05884788AF7C640112A19EF4A16F138865844F31B3497C55302C45A2C04D2F00/linz-panorama.jpg "Linz Panorama (© Copyright: Donau OÖ/Weissenbrunner)") Linz: City Hiking Trail Pöstlingberg ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001271/linz-city-hiking-trail-poestlingberg.html) [ Open copyright © Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463798/E44230E236B648A1B46F973B3AC4789898D5E9896226E333E7397EBD19DC1F2C/stift-st-florian.jpg "Stift St. Florian (© Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH)") Danube bike path stage 3 south bank: Linz - Ardagger ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002516/danube-bike-path-stage-3-south-bank-linz-ardagger.html) [ Open copyright © Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/407405/390EA8A846AEBBC305BC130F9D3CECFEC7203E5B511AD225FC0623BE2F5912ED/radtour-am-donauradweg-grein.jpg "Cycle route on the Danube Cycle Path Grein (© Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH)") Danube Cycle Path Stage 3 North Bank: Linz - Grein ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002517/danube-cycle-path-stage-3-north-bank-linz-grein.html) [ Open copyright © Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/400502/0E24EFBAC4C62AA99CB27D5E10147D465107712CEE83F6BCAB4930B04FEA59C6/schloegener-schlinge-haibach.jpg "Schlögener Loop Haibach (© Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH)") Tour: Schlögen-Linz-Schlögen Cycle Route| Pleasure & chill on the Danube Cycle Path ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006378/tour-schloegen-linz-schloegen-cycle-route-pleasure-chill-on-the-danube-cycle-path.html) [ Open copyright © Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463194/08E56B498199570A6663BA3654236F99DEA93B2A46C1B11192D9BC7FE280CF44/blick-auf-perg.jpg "View of Perg (© Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH)") Donausteig Stage 4_G04 Perg - Mitterkirchen: "Along the log rafting canal through Machland" ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007061/donausteig-stage-4-g04-perg-mitterkirchen-along-the-log-rafting-canal-through-machland.html) [ Open copyright © Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463699/B96C0FBB3FA6A53DF7E5818B30A5D7DC8644E8014F41E8A3D87F0722EFB7A8F8/radfahrer-auf-dem-baumkronenweg-kopfing.webp "Cyclist on the treetop path Kopfing (© Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH)") R1.02 Pram-Sauwald-Tour ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008581/r1-02-pram-sauwald-tour.html) [ Open copyright © Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463763/38E18FB08B78AB698F5A618A91038C0A524E97A270C79BCF19BD85987064C532/radeln-auf-den-hoeheruecken-mit-blick-ins-machland.webp "Cycling on the ridges with a view over Machland (© Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH)") R1.13 Alpenblick loop ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008582/r1-13-alpenblick-loop.html) [ Open copyright © Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463767/BBE22BD7C94DD275A37B722B43E7F54702D0C5720B44F5D268B7E312A66110BE/blick-auf-grein.webp "View of Grein (© Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH)") R1.14 Moonstone Circuit ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008583/r1-14-moonstone-circuit.html) [ Open copyright © Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463775/C61C8E82FB26687471E9DE608867AE419E799598D5E8E965CC48415A791438D1/radtour-am-donauradweg-sattl-perg.webp "Bike route on the Danube Cycle Path Sattl Perg (© Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH)") R1.15 Three Saddle Round ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008584/r1-15-three-saddle-round.html) [ Open copyright © Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463735/1989B58CE761AEFD7DAE8F74B28A66B5ACF3939A06B4841335EF8982E921DCB0/radfahren-in-feldkirchen-an-der-donau.webp "Cycling in Feldkirchen an der Donau (© Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH)") R1.09 Eferding Land-Round ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008585/r1-09-eferding-land-round.html) [ Open copyright © Urheber: Kaindlstorfer Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/244916/AE1E3064BF0E5149021D990E0C2AFA3A88E83943937D85E32C0C3C3E43E776F6/roemerkopf-auf-der-schloegener-donauschlinge.jpg "Römerkopf on the Schlögen Danube bend (© Urheber: Kaindlstorfer Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH)") Cycle route Passau-Schlögen-Passau | UNESCO World Heritage Danube Limes: Roman traces on the Danube Cycle Path ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/490000236/cycle-route-passau-schloegen-passau-unesco-world-heritage-danube-limes-roman-traces-on-the-danube-cycle-path.html) [ Open copyright © Urheber: Oberösterreich Tourismus Linz Tourismus | Robert Josipovic Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463152/7699DF8B15A18FFF0BF4DE8BD8C7ED6F31F438B8DF2CF5642E791C51FDD8A020/landschaft-linz.jpg "Landscape Linz (© Urheber: Oberösterreich Tourismus Linz Tourismus | Robert Josipovic Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH)") Donausteig stage 3_S05 Wilhering - Linz: “Over the Prinzensteig through the Linz Gate” ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000622/donausteig-stage-3-s05-wilhering-linz-over-the-prinzensteig-through-the-linz-gate.html) [ Open copyright © Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/462989/182EDD2EF89F4F2BBA1F6BDD8786BCA5E79A2280B1B3E300DA69BAAE8D53DB7A/stadt-eferding.webp "City of Eferding (© Urheber: CM Visuals Copyright: WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH)") Donausteig stage 2_G02 Eferding - Wilhering: “Danube waterway and habitat” ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001318/donausteig-stage-2-g02-eferding-wilhering-danube-waterway-and-habitat.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 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