Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Linz, Austria
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Experience Linz in Austria in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in LinzIndividual Sights in LinzSight 1: forum metall
The Donaulände, popularly known as Donaupark or Lände, is a public park in Linz, which is located in the city center between the Nibelungen Bridge and the VÖEST Bridge on the southern bank of the Danube. The Donaulände serves as a recreation park and also as a venue for cultural events, such as the Linz Klangwolke and the Linzfest. In addition, the Donaulände is a popular meeting place for Linz's youth culture in summer.
Sight 2: Brucknerhaus
The Brucknerhaus is a festival and congress centre in Linz, Austria named after the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner. The building was designed by Finnish architects Heikki and Kaija Siren. Its construction took place from 1969 to 1973. It opened on 23 March 1974.
Sight 3: Upper Austrian Literature Museum in StifterHaus
The Stifterhaus, built in 1844 in Linz, where Adalbert Stifter lived from 1848 until his death in 1868, now houses the Upper Austrian Literature Museum, the Adalbert Stifter Institute and the Upper Austrian House of Literature.
Sight 4: Linz Parish Church
The Roman Catholic parish church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary of the city of Linz in Upper Austria was staked out during the foundation survey of the city expansion in 1207 and built as a single-nave Romanesque church building with nave and choir. Later, a new, larger Gothic choir was built and the tower was added. Today's parish church was expanded into a three-nave in the Baroque period and the choir was enlarged again.
Sight 5: Old Cathedral
Get Ticket*The Old Cathedral, also called the Church of Ignatius or the Jesuit Church, is a church in Linz, Austria. It was built between 1669 and 1683 in Baroque style. From 1785 to 1909 it served as cathedral of the Diocese of Linz.
Sight 6: Trinity Column
Get Ticket*The Trinity Column, an 18th-century plague column, is located in the middle of Linz's main square, which is one of the most beautiful hall squares in Austria.
Sight 7: Church of the Minor Friars
The Linz Minorite Church, also known as the Landhauskirche, is a Roman Catholic church in the city center of Linz. The Rococo church with the patronage of the Annunciation is owned by the Upper Austrian provincial government, is a branch church of the city parish of Linz and is used by the Priestly Brotherhood of St. Peter, in whose hands the church rectorate is also located. The church building is a listed building (list entry).
Sight 8: Linz Castle
Get Ticket*Linz Castle (Linzer Schloss) is located on a hill above the old town district of Linz, Austria, directly on the Danube.
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