Linz is the capital of the state of Upper Austria and the third largest city of the country. The city of Linz in Austria is located about 30 kilometers south of the Czech border and is counted among the prominent Austria Tourist destinations. Linz is situated on the banks of the Danube River, the longest river of the European Union.
How to get in Linz:
Linz is also an industrial city and an important transportation hub for Austria and southern Bohemia. You can easily reach the city. If you are traveling by air, you need to board off at the 'Blue Danube' Linz Airport which is located at a distance of approximately 10 kilometers from the center of the Linz city. Linz is connected with other cities Frankfurt, Zurich and Vienna by air. You can also avail the 'Westbahn', Austria's main rail axis.
If you want to take a trip to the sites of sightseeing locales in Linz, get hold of Linz Museum Card. Valid for one visit in each of the 12 museums of Linz at € 12,00, the card will surely make your visit to the tourist destinations in Austria economical. Some of the museums which worth visit are:
- Castle Museum Linz
- Nordico
- Ars Electronica Center
- Upper Austrian Literature Museum in StifterHaus
- Historical Customs and Finance Collection
- Military History Collection - Ebelsberg Castle
Do not miss a trip with the world- famous Pöstlingbergbahn. Pride of Linz, it is the steepest tram of European continent. Carrying passengers over a distance of 2.9 kilometers in 16 minutes to a height of 255 meters, the ride will give you some spectacular views of Linz city. Pöstlingbergbahn was built in 1898.
Buy a Linz City Ticket to make your trip convenient. Some of the advantages of the ticket are:
- Restaurant voucher for a value of € 10,00
- Sightseeing Tour on the Linz City Express
- Free entrance to the Grotto Railway
- 20% reduction for a boat trip Linz - Aschach - Linz
- € 1,00 reduction, valid for one city walk guided tour or special theme guided tour
Holidayshub.com provides relevant information regarding Linz.
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