Linz

Surprising and inspiring

Linz surprises, inspires and changes: whether at meetings with people, on a ship on the Danube, at wonderful concerts or when you experiment in the museums. Once you immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere, you will always return fascinated. What makes Linz different from other cities is its unique character and constant development. At the same time, people are always at the heart of the UNESCO City of Media Arts.

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Highlights

Those who visit the UNESCO City of Media Arts will be carried away by the atmosphere in the city centre, modern buildings and the diverse cultural offerings. Linz's constant development makes it one of the most exciting places in Austria. All this is Linz on the Danube.
The Museum of the Future, graffiti art in the harbour, an art exhibition above the roofs of the city and one of the most modern opera houses in Europe - Linz seduces with an urban attitude to life and an exciting cultural scene, arouses curiosity about the unknown and opens up new perspectives. An original Linzer Torte is best enjoyed on a boat trip on the Danube.
Linz awaits you with a varied mix of culture, nature and industry. The capital of Upper Austria offers a varied program of events, outstanding architecture, wild nature and encounters with people who will live long in the memory.

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Museum of the future

Visitors to Linz can immerse themselves in other worlds at the Ars Electronica Centre when a robot makes a marionette dance or an artificial intelligence plays its own symphony on the piano. The focus at the Museum of the Future «Compass - Navigating the Future» shows the interplay between man and machine, digital spaces, genome research and artificial intelligence. The Deep Space 8K, a futuristic cosmos with 3D images, is also unique.

Meet Anton Bruckner

In the super culture year 2024, Anton Bruckner will return to the original locations of his formative years in the greater Linz area to celebrate his 200th birthday. Where the annual Bruckner Festival takes place and the world-famous Bruckner Orchestra Linz embodies the spirit of the radical Upper Austrian Bruckner, which oscillates between tradition and avant-garde. Exhibitions, performances and concerts will accompany you through the Bruckner Year 2024, with almost daily programmes ranging from historical to modern to bring you closer to the composer.

Lentos Art Museum

The Lentos Art Museum is located directly on the Danube and exhibits works of contemporary art. Its impressive architecture with an LED façade characterises the cityscape of Linz. The modern building offers contemporary art in a special ambience. It presents works from the 19th century, classical modernism (Klimt, Schiele, Kokoschka) and expressionism through to current contemporary art (Valie Export).

Graffiti gallery Mural Harbor

Mural Harbour is an open-air gallery with several hundred graffiti and murals that can be viewed as part of a guided tour. Works of art by artists from 35 nations have been created on industrial buildings up to 40 metres high in the harbour since 2012.

Lively city centre

The old town centre delights visitors with its impressive façades and historic buildings. During the day, there is a hustle and bustle in the friendly, owner-operated shops. In the evening, the restaurants invite you to enjoy and relax in a cosy atmosphere. Unique shops, fine boutiques and unusual eateries off the beaten track are popular with locals and visitors alike. Festivals and evening events are regularly organised in the picturesque squares of the old town.