Linz
Austria · Ober�sterreichAT
Statutory city in Upper Austria, Austria
Linz is the capital of Upper Austria and third-largest city in Austria. Located on the river Danube, the city is in the far north of Austria, 30 km (19 mi) south of the border with the Czech Republic. As of 1 January 2024, the city has a population of 214,064. It is the seventh-largest of all cities on the river Danube.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 211,944
- Coordinates
- 48.306, 14.286
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Elevation
- 270 m
Overview of Linz
Set in Ober�sterreich, Austria, Linz is a mid-sized city. It counts about 211,944 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, culture and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Linz
Nature in Linz
(18)The nature shortlist for Linz: Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Linz is actually tagged with. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Culture in Linz
(15)Culture in Linz covers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Cathedrals. The category holds 15 entries in our dataset. The list follows Linz's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Linz
(9)Under nightlife, Linz is tagged with Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Linz.
Wellness in Linz
(7)Linz records Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms under wellness. All of it is drawn from Linz's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Linz
(6)For adventure, expect Adventure, Boat Rides, Escape Room, Parachute and Shooting Ranges. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Linz.
Sports in Linz
(6)On the sports side, Linz offers Biking, Golf, Horse Trails, Hunting and Skateboard. Everything listed here comes from what Linz is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Linz
(6)Water Sports in Linz covers Jet Skiing, Sailboats, Snorkeling, Swimming and Wakeboard. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Linz.
Family in Linz
(2)Looking for family? Linz has Aquariums and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Linz's own activity tags.
Shopping in Linz
(2)For shopping, expect Food and Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Linz's own activity tags.
More to do in Linz
(1)The other activities shortlist for Linz: Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Linz is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Linz
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Linz stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Linz, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/Vienna.
Similar destinations
Places near Linz that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linz known for?
- Linz, in Ober�sterreich, Austria, is best known for nature, culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 211,944 residents.
- What can you do in Linz?
- Recorded activities in Linz include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Islands. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Linz?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Linz stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Linz located?
- Linz is located in Ober�sterreich, Austria. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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