Linz
Linz is the capital of Upper Austria and sits on the Danube. It was once an industrial city and has reinvented itself as a centre of media art and technology. It is a UNESCO City of Media Arts.
The centre is compact, with a large main square, a castle and modern museums on the riverbank. Linz works well as a one-day stop on the Danube route between Passau and Vienna.
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Quando andare
May to September is the best time for walking and cycling along the Danube. The Ars Electronica Festival takes place in September. Winters are cold and foggy, and the Christmas market on the Hauptplatz is popular. Summer days can be hot.
Periodo migliore per la visita: settembre
Attrazioni principali
- Ars Electronica Center is a museum of the future, with interactive exhibits on technology, art and science. Its facade lights up at night.
- Lentos is an art museum on the riverbank with a modern glass front.
- Linzer Schloss is the castle above the old town and houses a museum with collections of art, history and nature.
- Pöstlingbergkirche is a pilgrimage church on a hill, with city views.
- Pöstlingbergbahn is the steep mountain tram that climbs to the church.
- Dreifaltigkeitssäule is the baroque plague column on the main square.
- Mariendom is the largest church in Austria by capacity, a neo-Gothic cathedral.
- Alter Dom is a baroque church where Anton Bruckner once served as organist.
- voestalpine Stahlwelt is an exhibition about steel and industry at the steelworks.
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Linz Must-Sees
Linz balances its industrial past with contemporary innovation, featuring the Ars Electronica Center's focus on new media art and the Lentos Museum's modern collection. Architectural landmarks include the 8th-century Linz Castle and the neo-Gothic St. Mary's Cathedral, the largest church in Austria. The central Hauptplatz, one of Europe's largest enclosed squares, provides access to the Pöstlingbergbahn, a steep railway ascending to a hilltop pilgrimage church and the Franz-Josefs-Warte observation tower.
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Museums & Galleries
Linz’s cultural scene spans from the 8th-century history of Linz Castle to the futuristic digital art at the Ars Electronica Center. The Lentos Museum of Modern Art features masterpieces by Klimt and Schiele, while the Francisco Carolinum focuses on regional painters. Industrial heritage is explored at Voestalpine Steel World, and the Pöstlingbergbahn Museum details one of the world's steepest railways. Contemporary art finds a home in the OK Center and the Stadtwerkstatt, showcasing the city's transition from an industrial hub to a media arts capital.
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Linz Cultural Heritage
Linz's cultural landscape spans from the 8th-century Linz Castle and the 20-meter white marble Trinity Column to the futuristic Ars Electronica Center. The city’s architectural heritage includes St. Mary’s Cathedral, Austria's largest church by capacity, and historic observation towers like the Franz-Josefs-Warte. Museums such as the Lentos and NORDICO showcase modern art and regional history, while the Pöstlingbergbahn Museum documents the engineering of one of the world's steepest adhesion railways.
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Cosa provare
- Ride the Pöstlingbergbahn and walk down through the park.
- Cycle the Danube path for a few hours.
- Visit the Ars Electronica Center and the Deep Space 8K room.
- Try a Linzer Torte in a cafe.
- Walk across the Nibelungenbrücke for views.
Tour e attività
Linz — Mappa
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- Gmunden is a lake town with a castle on the water, about 1 hour by car.
- Wels is a market town with a historic centre, about 20 minutes by train.
- Hallstatt is about 1 hour 45 minutes by car.
- Mauthausen Memorial is about 25 minutes away by car, and is a former concentration camp memorial.
- Salzburg is about 1 hour 15 minutes by train.
- Vienna is about 1 hour 15 minutes by fast train.
Come arrivare
- By air: Linz Airport has limited flights. Most visitors arrive via Vienna, Salzburg or Munich.
- By train: Linz is on the main Vienna–Salzburg line. Vienna takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and Salzburg about 1 hour 15 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
- By car: The A1 motorway passes the city.
- By boat: Danube river cruises stop in Linz.
Come muoversi
The centre is flat and small. Trams and buses cover the rest of the city. The Pöstlingberg tram leaves from the main square area. The railway station is about 10 minutes' walk from the centre by tram. Cycling is easy along the Danube.
Guidare
A car is not necessary in the city. The old town has pedestrian areas and limited parking. A car helps for the lakes of the Salzkammergut. Motorways in Austria need a vignette.
Cibo e bevande
Linz is the home of the Linzer Torte, a nut and jam tart, which is often said to be the oldest known cake. Upper Austrian food includes dumplings, roast pork and river fish. Traditional inns serve local beer and cider.
Sicurezza e salute
Linz is safe. Take normal care with belongings in crowded areas. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112.
Storia
Linz began as a Roman fort and later became a trading town on the Danube. Emperor Frederick III made it his residence in the 15th century. The composer Anton Bruckner lived and worked here. In the 20th century Linz grew into a steel and chemical centre. Since the 1980s it has focused on art and technology.
Informazioni sul paese
Quick practical facts for Austria at a glance:
- Valuta
- euro EUR € · Pagamenti con carta · Comunemente accettata
- Numeri di emergenza
- 112
- Elettricità
- 230 V · 50 HzTipo C / Tipo F
- Lingue
- tedesco
- Acqua del rubinetto
- Potabile
- Senso di marcia
- A destra
- Prefisso telefonico
- +43
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