Linz
The City of the Future

Linz offers an exciting mix of culture, nature and modern technology. Here are the highlights:

• The Ars Electronica Center, often referred to as the "Museum of the Future", is an interactive museum and a landmark of the city.

• The Lentos Art Museum houses a collection of modern and contemporary art.

• The Mariendom (New Cathedral) is the largest church in Austria. The tower offers a stunning view of the city.

• The Pöstlingberg provides a wonderful panoramic view of the city and the Danube river.

• The Castle Museum offers insights into the history of nature, culture and technology.

• The Main square and the Old Town with numerous historic buildings, cafés and shops.

• Mural Harbor: The harbour of Linz has been transformed into an open-air gallery where international artists showcase graffiti and murals on a large scale.

Linz is a city that combines industry, art, nature and technology in an exciting way.

• Linz has a long tradition as an Industrial city mainly due to the voestalpine, one of Europe's largest steel companies.

• The Ars Electronica Festival is a world-famous celebration of art, technology and society.

• Linz was European Capital of Culture in 2009 and has since positioned itself as a cultural hotspot. In addition to the Ars Electronica Center, the Lentos Art Museum, the Brucknerhaus and the Landestheater music theatre are among the city's most important cultural institutions.

• In honour of Anton Bruckner the annual Bruckner Festival presents classical music at the highest level.

• The Linzer Torte is one of the oldest cake recipes in the world.

• Mural Harbor has established itself as a centre of street art with one of the largest open-air galleries in Europe.

Here are some recommended restaurants to try when visiting Linz:

• Josef Linz: A modern inn with a cosy atmosphere.

• Pianino: A stylish restaurant serving a mixture of Mediterranean and Austrian dishes.

• Verdi: Sophisticated cuisine in an elegant ambience.

• Cubus: Right inside the Ars Electronica Center, offers not only great food, but also a fantastic view of the Danube.

• Der Flohmarkt: A mixture of bar, café and restaurant. The menu offers creative vegetarian and vegan dishes.

• Promenadenhof: A traditional restaurant in the heart of Linz, known for its excellent Austrian cuisine.

• The Donauwirtinnen: Enjoy the city's signature dishes in a family atmosphere directly on the Danube.

• Jindrak: No visit to Linz is complete without a stop at the Jindrak bakery, known for its famous Linzer Torte.

The official website of Linz Tourism offers a comprehensive event guide. Find out what's going on in the world of the arts, culture, music, theatre and leisure.