An independent cultural development and an innovative art and culture scene make Linz the European Capital of Culture 2009. Even before that, however, some very special events are offered in conjunction with this occasion.

Dive into the world of tomorrow today in Linz ~ Danube: The Ars Electronica Center fascinates visitors with the CAVE, in which they can wander through three-dimensional worlds and are invited everywhere to experiment!
The opposite bank of the Danube is marked by the impressive Lentos Art Museum with its glass architecture and masterpieces of the 19th and 20th century.

The old city center is delightful with its idyllic back lanes, historical buildings and one of the largest medieval main squares in central Europe. Taking a ride through the city on the bright yellow Linz City Express, up to Pöstlingberg with the steepest track railway in Europe from 1898, or on the Danube with a ship turns every sightseeing tour into an adventure.

One of the busiest shopping streets in Austria is located right in the city center. Countless shops invite window-shoppers, and taking a break in one of the numerous cozy Linz coffeehouses provides an opportunity to taste the original Linzer Torte.

Linz ~ Danube has a wide variety of attractions for those interested in art and culture. There are events such as the Linz Winter of Culture, the Passion, the Linz ~ Danube marathon, the Linz Danube Summer, the Linz Pflasterspektakel, and the Bruckner Festival. In addition, the visualized Linz "Cloud of Sound" and the Ars Electronica Festival draw thousands of visitors every year.
Linz Cultural Year
Danube Summer Linz
Winter of Culture in Linz~Danube

During Advent Linz is transformed into an enchanting city of with hundreds of nativity scenes, Advent markets and Christmas concerts.