Old Town Hall, Linz

Welcome to charming Linz, a place famous for its rich cultural life with numerous museums and an attractive landscape characterized by the Danube and green hills. Linz is the perfect mixture between old and new, a contemporary hub that harbours a charming Old Town filled with historic baroque architecture. During this walking tour through the heart of Linz, you will discover the most important attractions of Linz's old town, including the main square, the City Hall, the Danube River, the Old Cathedral and the New Cathedral and the Mozart Residence. See the Trinity Column in Hauptplatz, an impressive 20-metre-high column made of white marble, and built-in gratitude to the Holy Trinity for protection against fire, war and plague. The star of Linz is the neo-Gothic New Cathedral, or Mariendom, Austria's largest church with its 134m tower and space for 20,000 people. We’ll have a look at the Mozart Residence, the Renaissance building where the composer wrote his Linz Symphony and Linz Sonata in only three days. Linz is also a city of music and not to mention cuisine, especially the Linzer Torte, the oldest cake recipe in the world, dating from 1653. Discover this, and much more, in a pleasant walking tour in beautiful Linz.

Join us on the most informative and personal tour of the most beautiful churches of Linz. Take a walk through the charming streets of the Old Town to discover the city’s artistic architecture and hidden charms. Immerse yourself in the beauty and art. You will meet with your Private Guide in Hauptplatz, the iconic main square. Among the stylish white and pastel buildings you will see the Old Town Hall, as well as the Holy Trinity Column and Neptune Fountain. The Old Cathedral is only a few steps away. Inside this 17th-century Baroque church featuring two towers topped with onion domes, you will see lavish interiors, with elaborately detailed wooden pulpit and high altar decorated with marble statues and a fabulous painting of Saint Aloysius. Follow your Local Guide through the stylish streets to the Landhausplatz to see beautiful historic architecture such as the impressive government building Landhaus. Hidden in between is the Minoritenkrich church. You will be charmed by its lovely rococo style with delicate pink stucco and altar paintings by Bortolomeo Altomonte. Next, you will pass by the Landhaus passage and head to the 2-towered Ursuline Church of St Michael. Step inside to see its outstanding ornate baroque interior with high altar featuring the painting of Archangel Michael surrounded by archangels Gabriel and Raphael. Last but not least, you will visit the top attraction of this tour - the New Cathedral, also known as Mariendom. The monolithic neo-Gothic church is the largest in Austria with 20,000 seats. Inside, you will admire the gorgeous interior design with a majestic altar, crypts, hand carved wood details and exquisite stained glass windows, some of which features the history of Linz. In only 3-hours, you will understand why Linz is known as the capital of art and culture

Join us on a Private Bike Tour in Linz to explore the most popular urban highlights and local nature. Enjoy an exciting ride with a Local-Expert Guide who will show you the way around the town. Make unforgettable memories and stay active. We will rent a professional bike for you in the city center. During the 2-hours tour, you will cycle past the Stadtpfarrkirche church to the lovely 17th-century Old Cathedral and then through Linz main square, the Hauptplatz. The guide will point out all the interesting landmarks here such as the Old Town Hall, Neptune Fountain and the Holy Trinity Column. Then you will cycle towards Linz Castle, passing by the narrow streets featuring stylish white and pastel houses. At the Castle Park, you can take a short break to admire the beautiful views across the Danube River. You will pass by the old Martinsor stone gate and get to the Landhausplatz. You will cycle through the Landhaus inner passage to admire this historic government building from both sides. Then you will see the monolithic Mariendom, also known as the New Cathedral, followed by the Ursuline Church of St Michael. You will then follow a safe, not crowded route through some lesser known parts of Linz. You will explore the residential areas, passing by local schools and parks. Enjoy the way the city combines its historic architecture with modern buildings and urban nature. You will see the modern Design Center as well as the stunning 19th-century building of the Francisco Carolinum art museum. Finally, you will return your bike to the rental shop. Choose the 4-hours version to get even more out of your bike tour. This route includes cycling from Linz main square across the Danube River to see the futuristic glass building of Ars Electronica Center. You will then cycle to the Castle Park, Landhaus, New Cathedral and the Ursuline Church of St Michael, followed by the Barenberg Park where you will see the Aphrodite Temple. Then, in the Bergschlößl Park you will enjoy the relaxing urban nature and see the lovely baroque-style Bergschlössl castle. You will then cycle by the Design Center and the Francisco Carolinum and end the exciting tour at the bike rental shop.

Add a touch of adventure to your stay in Linz and go on a mountain excursion to the magical Pöstlingberg Hill. Take the iconic Pöstlingbergbahn railway and see the amazing views over Linz city. Enjoy the best of nature and sightsee the most important landmarks. For the 3-hours trip to Pöstlingberg, you will meet with your Private Guide at the Hauptplatz square and hop on the famous Pöstlingbergbahn railway. It takes only 20 minutes to get to the top of the hill on this steepest adhesion railway in Europe and the ride will be enjoyable. Admire the wonderful woodlands and nature as you reach the Bergstation at the top. You will walk to the Aussichtsplattform observation deck to get a sensational view over the whole of Linz, green forest landscapes and distant mountains. You will also visit Pöstlingbergkirche, the beautiful late Baroque style church that has been attracting pilgrims to Pöstlingberg since the middle 18th-century. Inside of this pilgrimage basilica you will see a lush decor, choir, altar and the real treasure - the miraculous figure of Maria Pöstlingberg. This beautiful place is definitely worth the trip up the mountains. Soak up the glorious atmosphere of this place and the splendid nature around you before getting on Pöstlingbergbahn and back to Linz. Choose the 5-hours option to sightsee the Linz Old Town after your short trip to Pöstlingberg. You will explore the most historically relevant and architecturally interesting buildings in the heart of the city. You will stroll through the iconic main square and see the Holy Trinity Column, Old Town Hall and other monuments, such as the Old Cathedral. Enjoy the pleasant Castle Park and pass by the Landhaus to finally reach the monolithic New Cathedral. Throughout this tour you will be captivated by Linz's history, culture and charm. Join the 6-hours tour to enhance your Pöstlingberg experience with a ride on the Grottenbahn, an underground dragon-express through the world of dwarves, animals and fairy tales. This is the most magical adventure, perfect for families and children. Enjoy a colorful journey through one of the seven fortresses towers built in the 19th-century and see the miniature world of magical creatures and fairy-tale characters.

"Linz can be a great destination for a family day off, if you know what to see and do! With a Private Guide, you can make history fun for your children and enjoy amazing activities and attractions on a family-friendly tour of the Old Town, its churches, castles, and market squares. Let us take you on a magical adventure in Linz! Book a 2-hour family-friendly tour to enjoy fun and educational commentary as you explore the Old Town of Linz. We begin this experience near Linz Castle with a walk through Schlosspark, where you will enjoy a picturesque view of the Danube River. Your Private Guide will entertain you with interesting historical facts but also legends and fairy tales. You will hear the story of how Mozart composed the Linz Symphony as you pass his former residence, and see important landmarks such as the New Cathedral and the Old Cathedral, where you can admire sacred art from the 17th century. The walking tour will end in Hauptplatz, where the guide will show you the Old Town Hall, Neptune’s Fountain and the famous Pöstlingbergbahn (tickets are not included in this option)! Book a 3-hour family-friendly tour to enjoy fun and educational commentary as you explore Linz’s Old Town and Pöstlingberg. This option includes round-trip tickets for Pöstlingbergbahn, a narrow-gauge electric railway that connects Linz’s main square with Pöstlingberg. Both adults and children will enjoy this railway ride and the amazing views over the city. Choose the 4-hour option to enjoy a 3-hour family-friendly tour of Linz’s Old Town and Pöstlingberg led by a Private Local Guide and receive tickets for a 1-hour self-guided experience in Grottenbahn, the secret adventure world of dwarves. Children of all ages love this attraction! You can ride on the dragon train through the land of the dwarfs and explore the fairy-tale village of gnomes, witches, fairies and other magical creatures.

Did you know that Linzer Torte, which is said to be the oldest cake in the world, comes from Linz? Or why is it known as ""City of the Führer""? Well, you can find out that and more on our walking tour of this beautiful yet underrated city. Explore the Old Town and its top tourist attractions with an Expert Guide and discover local history and legends along the way. Come and see Linz! Book a 2-hour private walking tour of Linz to explore the Old Town and visit the Old Cathedral. Your Private Guide will meet you at Hauptplatz, a bustling market square featuring the 1700s Holy Trinity Column and beautiful buildings such as the Old Town Hall, Feichtinger House and Schmidberger House. The monumental Old Cathedral (Alter Dom) will allure your eyes with its domed towers, so step inside to admire its Baroque interiors decorated with wood carvings, marble statues and a stunning painting of Saint Aloysius. You will also see the New Cathedral, which is the largest church in Linz. Other points of interest include Landhaus, Mozart’s former residence and Castle Park, which offers amazing views of the Danube River. Book a 3-hour private walking tour of Linz to explore the Old Town and visit the Old Cathedral and the New Cathedral. The New Cathedral (Mariendom) features a beautiful high altar, crypts, hand carved wood details and many exquisite stained glass windows that can be studied for hours. As the largest (but not the tallest) church in Austria, it is a must-see in Linz! Book a 4-hour private walking tour of Linz to explore the Old Town and visit the Old Cathedral, the New Cathedral and the Nordico Stadtmuseum. Located only a short walk from Hauptplatz, the family-friendly Nordico Stadtmuseum hosts varied temporary exhibitions on the history and culture of Linz. Among some of its treasures, you will discover old collections of photographs, antique pieces of furniture, art referencing the city and other interesting exhibits.This tour includes pre-booked tickets so you can save time and skip the line at the ticket office. Book a 6-hour private walking tour of Linz to explore the Old Town and visit its top tourist attractions: the Old Cathedral, the New Cathedral, the Nordico Stadtmuseum and Pöstlingberg. This option includes round-trip tickets for Pöstlingbergbahn, a narrow-gauge electric railway that connects Linz’s main square with Pöstlingberg. This popular, hilltop tourist attraction offers great views over the city and is the site of the Pöstlingberg pilgrimage church, where you can see the miraculous image of Maria Pöstlingberg.

Start your tour at the Hauptplatz which is the main square of the city and one of the largest enclosed squares in Austria. Here, you will see the meaningful Trinity Column designed in baroque style and carved in white marble. It dates back to 1723. Located closeby is the Altes Rathaus (Old city hall). It is enclosed by buildings with an important historical background with striking facades which characterize the square's appearance. You will then walk by the Linz Castle that was built between 1364 and 1368 by Heinrich von Virneburg before you arrive at the Martinskirche (Saint Martin's Church). It is one of the oldest churches in Austria. Here, you will find Roman inscriptions and a copy of the famous Volto Santo of Lucca. Our next stop will be the Landhaus dating back to the 16th century and designed in renaissance style. One of the striking features is the Planetenbrunnen (Fountain of the planets) which was made in memory of Johannes Kepler. Interestingly, The Johannes Kepler University Linz is also named in honor of the famous astronomer. Continue on to Mariendom (New Cathedral) which is the largest church in Austria, it can accommodate up-to twenty thousand people. The church is designed in neo-gothic style. You will be astonished when you see the stained glass windows, especially the Linz Window that depicts the history of Linz. As we move on, you will stroll on the Landstrasse, one of the most popular shopping streets in Austria where you will find a wide variety of products and high-end stores. Here, you will also see the church known as Ursulinenkirche dedicated to the Archangel Michael. Finally, you will visit the Alter Dom (Old Cathedral) also called the Church of Ignatius, built between the year 1669 and 1683 in Baroque style. It is located at the southern end of the main square, the Hauptplatz.