Destination Guide to Linz

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Linz is located in the north of Austria near to the Czech border and has a population of approximately 210,000 people. Linz offers a wide range of places of interest and restaurants and bars to suit all tastes.

Details of local banking facilities, postal facilities, telephones and accommodation may also be found on this page.

Main Tourist Attractions

Linz has a number of attractions that are sure to make your visit a memorable one, including:

• The Baroque city centre
• ARS Electronica Centre - Virtual reality and more advanced entertainment
• Schlossmuseum - Castle museum
• Botanical Gardens - More than 40,000 square metres filled with exotic plants and flowers

Banking Facilities

The banking system is well established and offers a modern service, ATMs can be found right across Austria, even in smaller villages.

Food & Drink

Linz has a wide range of food and drink to offer. Some of the most popular Linz establishments include:

Dishes and beverages for which Linz is renowned include Linzer Torte, a local hazelnut cake that is regarded as one of the world’s oldest recipes.

Internet

The Internet is widely available in Austria so you will have no problem finding an Internet cafe. Ask your accommodation provider as most hotels provide this service for their guest.

Postal Facilities

The main post office in Linz is located on the Domgasse. Keep in mind that in German, the post office is called the ‘Postamt’.

Telephones

Public pay phones are located throughout Linz and can take a variety of payment methods including cash, phone cards and credit cards.

The international access code when phoning Austria is 00 + 43, etc. from Europe if calling from the US 011+ 43

Accommodation

Search and book a wide range of accommodation in Linz online.

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