Things to Do in Linz

A long stretch of riverbank park on both sides of the Danube. Popular for walking, cycling, and picnicking. No entry fee. You'll find benches, lawns, and a path that runs for miles.

🕐 Open 24/7

💡 Rent a 'Citybike Linz' for €1 per hour from the docking stations. Follow the left bank south to see the 'Höhenrausch' art installations on rooftops along the way.

A hill with a basilica, walking trails, and a magical miniature railway. The hill itself is free to climb; the Grottenbahn costs €7.50. Views over the city and Danube are worth the hike.

🕐 Hill always open; Grottenbahn opens Apr-Oct, 10:00-17:00

💡 Take the Pöstlingbergbahn tram from Hauptplatz—it's steep but part of the public transport ticket. For a free workout, walk up the 'Linzer Höhenweg' trail from the Urfahr side.

Historic castle on a bluff above the Danube. The exterior and grounds are free. The museum inside (€8) covers regional history, but you can wander the courtyard and take in the river view at no cost.

🕐 Grounds always open; museum Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, Mon closed

💡 Go at sunset for the best light on the river. The 'Schlosshof' cafe does a cheap coffee—€2.50—and you get to sit in the courtyard.

Modern and contemporary art museum on the banks of the Danube. The striking glass and steel building is a landmark in itself. Entry is €12 for adults, but under-19s get in free, and there are half-price days on the first Wednesday of each month.

🕐 Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Thu 10:00-21:00, Mon closed

💡 Check the website for 'Free Friday' events—they sometimes open certain exhibitions for free after 5pm.

Museum of digital art and technology facing the Danube. General entry is €11, but the 'Deep Space 8K' immersive room is free on Sundays from 10:00-12:00. Under-6s enter free always.

🕐 Wed-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon-Tue closed

💡 Queue for Deep Space 8K before 10am on a Sunday—it fills up fast. The building's ribbon-like glass facade is worth a photo from the bridge.