Linz

Rich in history, Upper Austria’s lively capital definitely should be on the itinerary of every visitor to Austria.

Linz The cultural wealth and the many attractions of the picturesque town center bear witness to the past glory and present beauty of Linz. Upper Austria's lively capital offers a perfect blend of big town shopping opportunities & cultural activities.

Linz is a marvelous mix of classic centuries-old European architecture within a modern-day lifestyle. Don’t miss out on visiting the Main Square, one of Austria’s most attractive closed squares and the new Lentos Museum of Contemporary Art. Enjoy a concert given at Bruckner House and stroll around the outstanding Ars Electronica Center, dubbed the “Museum of the Future”.

The annual Calendar of Events boasts the most versatile cultural highlights you can imagine.

- Linz Fest in the Danube Park
This grand Festival is held annually in spring

- “Pflasterspektakel“ Busking Festival Spectacle
Street artists from all over the world get together to astonish crowds of spectators in the downtown center of Linz

- The Cloud of Sound rings through the Linz Danube Park

- Ars Electronica Festival for Innovative Media Arts

- Bruckner Festival

- Linz has an eye on the future: Visit Europe’s Cultural Capital 2009!

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