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Linz.

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A local view near Linz, Austria
A local view near Linz, Austria. Photograph by Radler59 ( talk ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and converted to WebP.

THE SHORTLIST

A few places worth your time.

01Culture · DAY 1 IDEA

Domgasse 3

Old Cathedral

Designed according to drawings by Pietro Francesco Carlone, the cathedral was built between 1669 and 1678. Spaz and G.B. Mazza. The marble high altar is by Colomba and Barberini with a picture by Antonio Bellucci. The Aloisian altar picture is by Bartolomeo Altomonte. The choir pews originate from the former monastery church in Garsten, while the organ by Franz Xaver Krismann derives from Engelzell monastery.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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02Culture · DAY 1 IDEA

Domplatz 1

New Cathedral

The construction of the neo-Gothic cathedral was already initiated in 1855 by F.J. Rudiger, then Bishop of Linz, and the foundation stone was laid in 1862. The building was designed by the Cologne cathedral builder Vinzenz Statz. The cathedral was consecrated in 1924. The height of the tower was limited to 134 m (as it was not permitted to surpass St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna). The cathedral can accommodate 20,000 worshippers and is also notable for its stained glass windows, including the famous Linz Window with scenes from the history of Linz (left front).

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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03Culture · DAY 1 IDEA

Römerstraße/Martinsgasse

St Martin's Church

This is regarded as the oldest original church still in existence in Austria. It was first documented in 799. A rectangular building that is no longer visible, partially extending into the nave, probably dates from the Agilofingian period (before 788). During the Carolingian period (after 788), the central structure was erected using debris from Roman buildings. This can be seen on the inside and outside, while the ground plan is marked by stone slabs. The building was redesigned as a bay church in the 11th century and the pillar arches were filled in.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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04Outdoors · DAY 2 IDEA

Roseggerstraße 20

Botanic Gardens

One of the most beautiful and extensive botanic gardens in Europe, with more than 10,000 plants and five greenhouses. Particularly noteworthy is the cactus collection. Special exhibits and presentations are hosted throughout the year.

Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate

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05Culture · DAY 2 IDEA

Am Pöstlingberg 1

Pöstlingbergkirche

This pilgrimage church, dedicated to the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary and perched high above the roofs of the city, is the landmark of the Upper Austrian capital. It was built in 1748 according to plans by Matthias Krinner. The church is popular for weddings because of the unique location. From the mountain Pöstlingberg you have a beautifil view of Linz and to the Alps.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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A note before you go. Start with Old Cathedral, then decide whether New Cathedral deserves a separate visit rather than rushing both. The suggested days are an editable grouping, not a timed tour. Visit allowances exclude transfers, meals and queues; confirm the exact entrance and current visiting arrangements for Pöstlingbergkirche before setting off.

Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. Suggested days and time allowances are editorial starting points. Check the linked visitor information for opening hours, access, and reservations.

BEFORE YOU SET OFF

A more practical kind of plan.

Getting your bearings

A map of the tram and bus lines as well as an online time table are available on the website of the network operator Linz AG. It is available at the Tourist Office and in many hotels.

Build a route that makes sense

Old Cathedral and New Cathedral are about 0.5 km apart in a straight line. Use the route link to compare the actual streets or transport connections before putting both in the same morning; the measurement is not a walking distance or a transfer estimate.

A LITTLE STRUCTURE. ROOM FOR DISCOVERY.

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Location, map & reference details

Find your bearings.

Country
Austria
Area
Upper Austria
Time zone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
48.3064, 14.2861

Geographic reference: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0.

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Reference credits & reuse

This city guide includes selected, abridged material by Wikivoyage contributors, adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0. The adapted guide text is available under the same license; photographs and website design retain their separate terms. Selected and abridged reference descriptions; operational prices and timetables omitted. Elsewhere added the shortlist, geographic grouping and planning notes.

Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. It is community-edited background, not firsthand reporting or a live opening-hours service.

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