Town/City: Linz, Danube

The innovative art and culture made Linz the European Capital of Culture 2009.

Upper Austria's capital Linz sprawls along the banks of the Danube and is situated on the ancient Salt Road, that used to link Salzkammergut to Bohemia. Thus Linz is an industrial and manufacturing center with a long history. Today, the thriving town has an international Airport and the biggest port on the Danube and is well known as a center for education as well.

Lively Linz,Danube

Linz, Austria's third-largest city, is picturesquely embedded in the Danube Valley and encircled by gently rolling foothills.

Linz is a marvelous mix of classic centuries-old European architecture within a modern-day lifestyle. Upper Austria's lively capital definitely should be on the itinerary of every visitor to Austria. Linz offers a perfect blend of big town shopping opportunities, cultural activities, and fine wining & dining.

The cultural wealth and the many attractions of the picturesque town center bear witness to the past glory and present beauty of Linz. For a unique sightseeing experience get aboard of the yellow Linz City Express. A ride on the Cave Train up to Pöstlingberg Mountain and a Boat Cruise of the Danube create memories that will stay with you forever.

Linz today is one of the leading cultural centers of Austria. The annual Calendar of Events boast the most versatile cultural highlights you can imagine, including the Linz Cultural Summer, the annual Linz Street Artists´ Festival, the Bruckner Festival, the visualized "Cloud of Sound" Festival and the Ars Electronica Festival.