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Things to see in Linz (Austria): 104 places and when to go

Linz is a city in Austria with around 349,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 104 places in and around it, mainly Temples (52), History (48), Museums and art (13). The best known are Mauthausen concentration camp, New Cathedral, Linz and Schloss Hartheim. The best time to come is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Austria · 48.3192, 14.2888
Population
About 349,000
Places
104 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Temples (52) · History (48) · Museums and art (13) · Nature (7) · Mountains (7) · Hiking (7)
Best time
December to March and May to October.
Also possible
April and November.
Nearest airport
SZG Salzburg, 112 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Gis, at 927 m.

What to see in Linz

The places in and around Linz, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 80, by what you come to do:

When to go to Linz

The best time to visit Linz is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time8:33
  2. FebBest time9:57
  3. MarBest time11:35
  4. AprPossible13:26
  5. MayBest time15:00
  6. JunBest time15:51
  7. JulBest time15:30
  8. AugBest time14:08
  9. SepBest time12:20
  10. OctBest time10:32
  11. NovPossible8:56
  12. DecBest time8:08

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. In May, 101 of the 104 places are at their best.

When to go to Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Linz

The nearest main airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG, Salzburg), 112 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Austria, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Linz?

The best known: Mauthausen concentration camp, New Cathedral, Linz, Schloss Hartheim, St. Florian Monastery, Old Cathedral, Linz. In all, 104 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Linz?

December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08.

How do you get to Linz?

The nearest main airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG), 112 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Linz as the destination and these 104 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.