Linz

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Photo provided by © Austrian National Tourist Office/ Roebl
Photo provided by © Austrian National Tourist Office/ Roebl
Linz
Linz
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Austria’s third-largest town is a cultural treasure trove with festivals, the famed Bruckner Orchestra and a modern opera house.

Mozart composed an entire symphony named after this town on the Danube and Linz today still draws music and culture aficionados. See exhibitions on electronic art and outstanding music festivals or explore the town and its river parks.

Linz was once an important provincial capital in the Holy Roman Empire and acquired considerable riches through trade on the nearby waterways intersecting the Danube.

Explore the quaint city centre, with its historic buildings, cosy cafes and Baroque church steeples. Visit the Martinskirche, Austria’s oldest church, which was built on the ruins of a time when the old “Lentia” still guarded the border of the Roman empire against Germanic tribes. Afterwards, explore the more artistic and contemporary side of the Austrian city.

The famed Bruckner Orchestra, based at the local Brucknerhaus, is earning accolades from all over the world, so see if you can catch a performance during your stay.

The Landestheater Linz houses a modern opera house with excellent acoustics. The building joins a host of other futuristic structures that line the Danube. This is a popular venue for festivals such as the annual Klangwolke, which turns the entire riverside into one big performance space.

The LENTOS art museum features Austrian and international art from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. You can see it from afar due to its brightly lit LED facade. Don't miss the Ars Electronica Centre, known for its futurist virtual worlds showcasing multi-media art. Also see some of the latest developments in genetic engineering, robotics or biotechnology in this science centre.

Enjoy the bustling nightlife in this sizeable university town at night or soak up the lively atmosphere in the city parks along the Danube by day. Rent a bike and cycle along this famous river to see more of the region.

If you come by car or bus, Linz is located an hour east from Salzburg and two hours west of Vienna.

Where to stay in Linz

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Innenstadt

While visiting Innenstadt, you might make a stop by sights like Linz Landhaus and Linz Main Square.

Innenstadt
Linz showing a city, a square or plaza and a sunset

Innere Stadt

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Innere Stadt, Linz Landhaus and Old Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Innere Stadt
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Altstadtviertel

While visiting Altstadtviertel, you might make a stop by sights like Linz Landhaus and Linz Main Square.

Altstadtviertel
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Lustenau

While there might not be top attractions in Lustenau, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brucknerhaus Congress Centre and Danube Park.

Lustenau
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Waldegg

While visiting Waldegg, you might make a stop by sights like TipsArena and Linzer Stadium.

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Ebelsberg

While Ebelsberg might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Voestalpine Steel World and St. Florian Monastery.

Ebelsberg
arte Hotel Linz

arte Hotel Linz

4 out of 5
Fiedlerstrasse 6, Linz, Upper Austria
The price is CA $128 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $128
CA $149 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Linz. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (455 reviews)
"Great location and quiet. Very clean."

Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2025

arte Hotel Linz
Courtyard by Marriott Linz

Courtyard by Marriott Linz

4.5 out of 5
Europaplatz 2, Linz, Upper Austria
The price is CA $144 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
CA $144
CA $166 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Linz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Musiktheater and Casino Linz are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (575 reviews)
"Great hotel Great service!!"

Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Linz
Trans World Hotel Donauwelle

Trans World Hotel Donauwelle

4 out of 5
Am Winterhafen 13, Linz, Upper Austria
The price is CA $111 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $111
CA $130 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Linz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (524 reviews)
"Great place ( family friendly)"

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2025

Trans World Hotel Donauwelle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Limehome Linz Hopfengasse

Limehome Linz Hopfengasse

4 out of 5
Hopfengasse 17, Linz
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Linz. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions St. Mary's Cathedral and Bishop ...
8/10 Very Good! (29 reviews)
Decent apartment/hotel
"Nice apartment/hotel. Very close to a supermarket, and walking distance to the bus stop. If you don’t mind walking about 10-15 minutes, you can get to some of the main streets with lots of shopping and restaurants, and even to the main plaza (Hauptplatz). No on-site staff, but responsive to emails. ..."

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2024

Limehome Linz Hopfengasse
URBANAUTS FLATS Cubierta

URBANAUTS FLATS Cubierta

3 out of 5
Untere Donaulände 62, Linz
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Linz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Brucknerhaus Congress Centre and Danube ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (61 reviews)
"Nice apartments but poorly managed. I have a long list of issues, that started with a very bad check in experience (property didn't send me the check in details, then the phone support wasn't able to give me directions to my apartment). After 20 minutes of searching and calls I finally got the instructions ..."

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2024

URBANAUTS FLATS Cubierta
Limehome Linz Schillerstrasse

Limehome Linz Schillerstrasse

3.5 out of 5
Schillerstr. 48, Linz
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Linz. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Casino Linz and Musiktheater are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
Short Break in Linz
"Really nice modern apartment that exceeded our expectations ,good communications with owners ."

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2024

Limehome Linz Schillerstrasse
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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