Linz

Temples & religious sites

New Cathedral, Linz

The New Cathedral in Linz, Austria, is a Roman Catholic cathedral notable for its grand Neo-Gothic style. As the largest church in Austria, its interior is equally impressive in scale.

Museums & galleries

Führermuseum

The Führermuseum was an art museum planned by Adolf Hitler for Linz, Austria, but it was never actually built. It was intended to display artworks collected or looted by the Nazis from across Europe.

Nature

Traun

A river that flows through the Salzkammergut region, past Lake Hallstatt and Lake Traun, before joining the Danube near Linz. Traveling between the villages along its banks is a good way to enjoy the mix of lakes and mountains.

Temples & religious sites

Old Cathedral, Linz

Built in Baroque style between 1669 and 1683, this church is also known as St. Ignatius' Church or the Jesuit Church. It served as the cathedral of the Diocese of Linz from 1785 to 1909.

Nature

Pöstlingberg

A 539-meter hill above the Danube in Linz, popular for its viewpoint overlooking the city. At the summit stand a pilgrimage church and the Grottenbahn mountain railway, both worth visiting together.

Museums & galleries

Lentos Art Museum

A museum of contemporary art in Linz that opened in 2003. It's a relaxing place to spend time viewing a wide range of modern artworks.

Temples & religious sites

Wilhering Abbey

This Cistercian abbey in Wilhering, 8 km from Linz, was founded in 1146. Rebuilt in the 18th century, it now stands out for its lavish Rococo interior.

Museums & galleries

Ars Electronica Center

The Ars Electronica Center is a media art institution in Linz, founded in 1979. Its home, known as the Museum of the Future, houses exhibitions where the latest technology meets art.