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Alta Áustria · Austria
Art and technology museums on the Danube, old town and Pöstlingberg.
In the photo: Nationalpark Kalkalpen
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Linz adds art and technology to a trip along the Danube. The capital of Upper Austria has museums on both banks and a center connected by trams to the railway station. Arrival can be incorporated into the axis between Vienna and Salzburg.
Ars Electronica and Lentos offer distinct approaches. The former works with technology and participation, while the latter focuses the visit on modern and contemporary art. Allocating separate times for each avoids reducing the city to a quick stop between trains.
The Schlossmuseum and Pöstlingberg help to understand the area around the river. In winter, museums take up a larger part of the itinerary; in months with long days, the riverbank and the climb up the hill get more attention.
This destination brings together 1 city: Linz.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
Contornos: BEV, via geoBoundaries (CC BY-SA 2.0). Adaptação do Cidade Turismo.
✈ Flughafen Linz (LNZ), in Hörsching · 15 km to Linz
Linz Hauptbahnhof receives trains from Austria's main corridor and has urban connections by tram. Confirm before booking.
The local experience
The Ars Electronica Center is located on the north bank of the Danube in Linz. The museum explores relationships between art, technology and society in a building facing the river.
The Lentos occupies a low-profile building on the south bank of the Danube. Its siting brings the art visit close to a riverside walk in Linz.
The Pöstlingberg is the hill that stands out to the north of Linz. The two-towered church and nearby terraces allow views over the city and the Danube valley.
The Schlossmuseum occupies the castle above Linz’s center. The complex combines historic architecture with a contemporary extension oriented toward the urban landscape.
The Kalkalpen protects a landscape of forests and mountains in Upper Austria. Part of its beech forests are included in the natural heritage recognized by UNESCO.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
April to October usually allows combining museums and walks. December to February calls for making the most of the short daylight by the river and reserving interiors for the rest of the day.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Two days for the main museums and the Pöstlingberg.
The Hauptplatz area favors the center and the river. Urfahr brings you close to the Ars Electronica; the streets served by tram between the station and the center help for a short stay.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
Two days for the main museums and the Pöstlingberg.
April to October usually allows combining museums and walks. December to February calls for making the most of the short daylight by the river and reserving interiors for the rest of the day.
One or two nights allow you to visit the museums at suitable times and see the hill without depending on connection intervals.
