Linz: TravelGuide

Linz, the city on the Danube, has transformed itself from grey industrial city to light and bright cultural metropolis, an attractive destination for city break tourists who come to relish the harmonious blend of past, present and future. Linz enjoys a reputation as one of the most successful... Więcej

Linz, the city on the Danube, has transformed itself from grey industrial city to light and bright cultural metropolis, an attractive destination for city break tourists who come to relish the harmonious blend of past, present and future. Linz enjoys a reputation as one of the most successful cities in Austria, if not Middle Europe. All manner of scientists, writers and artists such as Johannes Kepler, Anton Bruckner and Adalbert Stifter thrived in the city and produced some of their most memorable work here. Linz’s historic old town centre with buildings from every époque and the stunning new architecture which has redefined the city silhouette can be explored. After a city tour there’s nothing better than a break in one of Linz’s many quaint and traditional coffee houses. You could try a slice of original Linzer Torte – baked to a 300 year old recipe. The Pöstlingberg is both landmark and pleasure park to the people of Linz, a high hill perched right in the city on the north bank of the Danube. The mountain railway – the steepest track railway in Europe – has been restored as part of the city’s tenure as Cultural Capital of Europe 2009. The Landstrasse offers the best shopping in Linz in tastefully decorated establishments – from international brand flagship stores to small, intimate boutiques – while three inner city shopping centres provide plenty of opportunity to savour, stroll and buy something special. And it’s always worth a detour into the side streets, such as Spittelwiese, Bethlehem, Bischof or Herrenstrasse in search of small, independent speciality shops. Mniej