At first glance a former industrial city, at second glance an exciting cultural metropolis: curiosity and anticipation before the visit, surprising enthusiasm after the trip. Linz on the Danube is all of these things.
Anyone visiting the city for the first time will be swept away by the open atmosphere in the city centre, the buildings from different eras, the diverse cultural offerings and the Danube, which is more than ever a part of Linz. What sets this city apart from others is its character and constant development. A particular turning point was the year 2009, when Linz became the European Capital of Culture. The ideas, projects and initial impetus from the Capital of Culture year continue to inspire visitors and residents of the city on the Danube to this day. In 2024, the city will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Anton Bruckner's birth with numerous concerts, interesting exhibitions and a series of exciting events. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Please note the opening hours of the individual partner businesses. The museums are closed on Mondays, with a few exceptions. All details about the Linz Card can be found at www.linztourismus.at/linzcard
LINZ CARD
With the 1-day ticket of the Linz Card, all doors are open during your visit to the city on the Danube: Free admission to the museums and exhibitions, free travel on public transport and the Danube Culture Bonus worth € 10 to be redeemed on a harbour cruise with the Wurm + Noé shipping company, a theatre ticket for all in-house events on all stages of the Landestheater or a concert or event ticket at the Brucknerhaus or Posthof.
Programme diversity in Linz's Museums
Ars Electronica Center
Try out, join in and think is the motto at the Ars Electronica Centre! Under the motto "Compass - Navigating the Future", the Ars Electronica Centre is a compass and guide through the man-made systems of the 21st century. The topics in the exhibitions range from artificial intelligence and neuro-bionics, autonomous systems and robotics to genetic engineering and biotechnology and the far-reaching global changes of our time.
Francisco Carolinum Linz
As a centre for photography and media art, the Francisco Carolinum is highly relevant in the international art discourse and enjoys an excellent reputation. Its focus on international positions makes it an important centre for global discourse in contemporary photography and media art.
LENTOS Kunstmuseum Linz
LENTOS is one of the most important museums of modern and contemporary art in Austria. Its collections give insights into the history of art since the late 19th century and exhibit important paintings by Klimt, Schiele and Kokoschka as well as from more modern movements and by significant artists for Linz, such as VALIE EXPORT.
NORDICO Stadtmuseum Linz
NORDICO stands for Linz’s identity in the context of the city’s history. It is a lively place where stories are told and innovative museum work is performed. In addition to the presentation of the collection, changing special exhibitions are dedicated to topics and people in Linz’s past and present.
OK Linz
The OK is an exhibition centre and laboratory for contemporary art that offers current artistic trends space for presentation and networked development. The focus is on the realisation of media art paired with an intensive examination of socio-political issues. With a changing exhibition programme, cinema and innovative gastronomy scene, the area around the OK Platz is a lively hotspot in the centre of the state capital.
Schlossmuseum Linz
With an exhibition space of over 10,000 m², the Schlossmuseum Linz provides a comprehensive overview of the natural, cultural and artistic history of Upper Austria from its origins to the 21st century. Wide-ranging permanent exhibitions can be seen in both the historical castle and the new south wing. They range from topics of natural to contemporary history and feature a wide, diverse range of special fields.
voestalpine Stahlwelt
voestalpine Stahlwelt, the world of knowledge and experience of one of the most important and modern materials of our time, offers a breathtaking insight into the voestalpine group. Steel production and processing with high-tech facilities, the ‘city within the city’ has countless working environments and impressive views of the more than 5 square kilometres of factory premises in Linz. A particular highlight is a works tour of the largest industrial site in Austria. A visit to Blast Furnace A is globally unique to Linz. In the holidays, a special programme for families with children is on offer. Please note the restricted visiting options from July 2024.
Contact for accommodation
- ÖBB Rail Tours
- info@railtours.oebb.at
- www.railtours.at
Included services
- one-day Linz Card (the voucher can be redeemed in the ÖBB Club Lounge at Linz railway station.)
Destination station: Linz
You travel as planned, and on either the same day or one of the two following days, you simply exchange the voucher directly at the touristic attraction.
Price overview
| Offers | ÖBB Plus-offer | Local price |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | € 15.- | € 16.- |
| Children 6<15 years | € 8.50 | € 9.- |
Valid from 01.10.2023 - 31.12.2024
Children up to the age of 6 are free