What are the best things to do in Linz?
Top picks in Linz include New Cathedral, Old Cathedral, St Martin's Church, Parish church Christ the King. See the full list and itinerary on this Linz travel guide.
Photo: Radler59 (talk) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Linz
Travel guide for Linz, Austria — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Linz is a stop in Austria, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 2 days. If time is short, prioritise New Cathedral, Old Cathedral, St Martin's Church instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 110–230 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Linz
1
New Cathedral
2
Old Cathedral
3
St Martin's Church
4
Parish church Christ the King
5
Linz Castle
6
Aquapulco Pirate's World Water Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Linz
New Cathedral
Old Cathedral
St Martin's Church
Parish church Christ the King
Aquapulco Pirate's World Water Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Linz itinerary (2 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit New Cathedral
- Visit Old Cathedral
- Visit St Martin's Church
- Eat at Leberkäse Pepi
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Parish church Christ the King
- Visit Linz Castle
- Visit Aquapulco Pirate's World Water Park
- Eat at Big Joe Falafel
Budget
Linz trip cost
Budget
USD 50–85
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 110–230
per person / day
Luxury
USD 265–435+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Linz, Austria. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Linz
Estimated total (USD)
$2,985
≈ $1,493 per person · $426 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $170/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Linz mid-range ground costs (budget 50–85 · mid 110–230 · luxury 265–435+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Leberkäse Pepi
You can get Leberkäse pretty much in every supermarket, but it's hard to find a place that serves as tasty and as various ones as here. It i
Big Joe Falafel
Serving tasty falafel sandwiches. The other food of the menu is terrific too. In addition, the operators are super nice.
Gösserkeller
Classic Austrian dishes like Beuschel, roast pork and schnitzel. The host very friendly.
Don
Very good sushi restaurant. Also has other good Chinese food. The portions are quite large.
Linzer Heuriger
Rustic restaurant with good home cooking. Choice to eat either outdoors and inside the restaurant. Nice guest garden with a large chestnut t
Wokman
Great Japanese and Chinese food. Simply furnished, pleasant place. The service is fast and kind. The menu is delicious.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Das Park Hotel
Completely automated concrete drain tubes with beds inside, you book (through website) and you're given a code for the door. From May throug
Ibis Linz City
ibis Styles Linz
Hotel Mühlviertlerhof
Graben 24-26.
Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark
Nightlife
- Walker
- Chelsea Pub
- Remembar
- Stadtwerkstatt
- Smaragd
- Eiskönig Landstraße
Museums & culture
- New Cathedral
- Old Cathedral
- St Martin's Church
- Parish church Christ the King
- Linz Castle
In pictures
Linz gallery
Photos: Radler59 (talk), Jorge Franganillo, Effigiauit Lucas a Valckenburch, Communicauit Georgi. Houfnaglius — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Linz travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Linz?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Linz?
Plan at least 2 days in Linz for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Linz?
Popular stays in Linz include Das Park Hotel, Ibis Linz City, ibis Styles Linz. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Linz cost?
On the ground in Linz (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 50–85 per person per day, mid-range about 110–230, and luxury about 265–435+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Linz, Austria. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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