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Pöstlingberg

Pöstlingberg

Pöstlingberg is a 539-meter hill located above the Danube in Linz. Travelers visit the summit for the panoramic viewpoint overlooking the city and the Danube valley. The hilltop features two primary attractions: a pilgrimage church and the Grottenbahn, a mountain railway that takes passengers through a series of grottoes.

Getting There

The summit is accessible from the city centre via a dedicated mountain railway (Pöstlingbergbahn). The journey takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to reach the top from the valley station.

Time Allocation

Visitors should allow between 2 and 4 hours to explore the summit, depending on whether they choose to ride the Grottenbahn and visit the church.

When to Visit

The viewpoint is accessible throughout the year, though visibility varies by season. The area can become crowded during local holidays and the Christmas season due to the traditional markets held on the hill.

Nearby Attractions

The following sites can be combined with a visit to the summit:

  • Wallfahrtskirche zu den Sieben Schmerzen Mariä: Located at the summit (0km).
  • Saint Leopold III Church: 1.7km from the area.
  • Christkönigkirche: 2.1km from the area.
  • Sankt Josef: 2.5km from the area.

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Wallfahrtskirche zu den Sieben Schmerzen Mariä

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Wallfahrtskirche zu den Sieben Schmerzen Mariä

This pilgrimage church sits atop the Pöstlingberg hill in Linz and was designated a minor basilica by Pope Paul VI in 1964. It's a great spot to visit alongside the panoramic hilltop views.

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Saint Leopold III Church

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Christkönigkirche

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Sankt Josef

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Sankt Josef

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Kath. Pfarrkirche Hl. Markus

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