For more than twenty years Linz has been a permanent venue for the world's biggest festival of street art. Pflasterspektakel Festival takes place in the second half of July. For three days this picturesque city turns into a huge theater stage; Linz drowns in atmosphere of euphoria and fun. The program of the colorful festival is very diverse; street performers, musicians, dancers, poets, acrobats, clowns and artists show their talents to an audience. The main distinguishing feature of the event is that all performances involve an audience directly. Artists are sure to engage gazers, so anyone can shine on the stage during the festival.
In Linz, vacationers with children will be interested in visiting the zoo Linzer Tiergarten. Everyone can take a walk along this zoo for free. There are many wild animals in the zoo … Open
There is a huge range of dining places in Linz. Many famous restaurants are serving customers for more than a dozen years and are known far beyond the borders of the city. The charming … Open
In mid-August, a large-scale musical event kicks off in Linz - namely, the Brucknerfest. The festival ends in mid-October, thus being the longest musical event in the city and the region. The event is dedicated to spiritual and symphonic music, the venues are numerous cultural institutions of the city - churches, concert halls, museums. The main venue is the Brucknerhaus. Those who prefer modern music will be happy to visit Linz in mid-July when the Ahoi! Festival takes place on the city's waterfront! Here you can listen to a variety of genres - from rock to hip hop and R’n’B.
The main attraction of Linz is the ancient castle built in the 13th century. First fortifications had existed for only 200 years; in 1477 by the order of Frederick III the castle was … Open
Linz couldn't do without art festivals. Of primary interest is a popular festival held throughout Europe called Lange Nacht der Museen. Particularly in Linz, the event takes place in early October. At this time, cultural institutions of the city are open until late at night, special tours are organized for tourists so that they can visit all the interesting museums and do not miss anything. The combination of art and gastronomy is considered to be ideal. A great example in this regard is the Wein und Kunst, which is held in early September on the streets of the Old Town (Altstadt). The best wines from over eighty-five producers are presented at the event, art exhibitions (jewelry, ceramics, paintings) open within its framework.
In addition to a large spectrum of attractions, Linz boasts an abundance of entertainment options. Linz is especially popular among fans of shopping. There are some major shopping streets in … Open