Linz Highlights

What's the walk about?

Welcome to Linz, Austria's underrated third city, where baroque squares, a mighty river, and cutting-edge technology share the same compact old town. On this walking loop we begin on the grand Hauptplatz beneath its marble Trinity Column, then step into the Old Cathedral where Anton Bruckner once played the organ and gaze up at the soaring Mariendom, the largest church in the country. We'll admire the Renaissance Landhaus and climb to Linz Castle for sweeping Danube views before riding the historic Pöstlingbergbahn up to the pilgrimage church crowning the city. Back by the water, the futuristic Ars Electronica Center and the glowing Lentos Art Museum reveal Linz's bold modern identity, and the Nibelungenbrücke carries us back across the Danube to close the loop. Comfortable shoes and an open mind are all you need.

What you'll see

1. 1

   Hauptplatz & Trinity Column

   square

2. 2

   Old Cathedral (Alter Dom)

   Church

3. 3

   New Cathedral (Mariendom)

   Church

4. 4

   Landhaus

   Landmark

5. 5

   Linz Castle (Schlossmuseum)

   Museum

6. 6

   Pöstlingberg & Pilgrimage Church

   church

7. 7

   Ars Electronica Center

   Museum

8. 8

   Lentos Art Museum

   museum

9. 9

   Nibelungenbrücke & Danube Riverfront

   Bridge