Linz Changes Groups

#visitlinz EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE IN THE UNESCO City of Media Arts

DISCOVER UNIQUE CULTURE on the Danube LINZ CHANGES

GROUPS 2019 EDITION

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Incredibly contemporary, Upper Austria 1 In Linz on the Danube, culture meets vitality

Linz on the Danube really is for anyone who is open to new experiences and lives in the here and now. The unique character of the city is just waiting to be discovered. The strength of the river and the easy-going nature of the city’s inhabitants exist side by side. The vibrant museums and the historical Old Town perfectly complement each other because of their differences. Almost as surreal are the boat trips along the harbour’s metre-high graffiti artworks or the industrial tours. These experiences, in all their diversity, encapsulate Linz. Just immersing yourself in this atmosphere once will be enough to have you coming back to the city for years to come.

“Linz changes” is not just an empty phrase: the city in the centre of Upper Austria is always reinven- ting itself, while at the same time remaining authentic and looking towards the future. An important milestone in the city’s development was its designation as Capital of Culture 2009 – 2019 is the tenth anniversary of this event. Linz is also proud to hold the title of UNESCO City of Media Arts, something which visitors can really experience when they’re here. The fact that the city also enga- ges with the past in a contemporary manner and translates this into the present led the European Commission to further acknowledge Linz in 2018 with the “European Smart Tourism Award” in the “Cultural Heritage & Creativity” category. This just goes to show that another of Linz’s strengths is making historical cultural heritage accessible through creative approaches.

Explore Linz together Organising a group trip to the city of the future really is the epitome of the zeitgeist. The diversity, short distances and authentic experiences will excite all those taking part. They will be surprised and amazed. And, thus, you will remember your group trip to Linz for a long time, with all its culture and incredible moments.

2 Gruppenerlebnis 2019 Übersicht

p. 6–7 01 Event Highlights 2019 p. 8–9 02 Overview of the Year p. 10–12 03 City Sights p. 14–17 04 Museums p. 18–21 05 The Danube in Upper Austria p. 21, 30, 53 & U4 06 Group Packages

The Danube – pure pleasure! Experience the Danube by bike and boat GREAT On the trail of Anton Bruckner GROUP PACKAGES Advent magic in Upper Austria, Linz and St. Florian Technologies of the future – a fascinating journey to tomorrow p. 22–25 07 Bruckner, Churches & Concerts p. 26–33 08 Concert Halls and Theatres p. 34–36 09 Venues/Events p. 37 10 Nature p. 38–39 11 Pöstlingberg Adventure World p. 40–41 12 Technology and Architecture p. 42–44 13 Contemporary History p. 48–49 14 Excursions in the Surrounding Area p. 50–52 15 Advent and New Year p. 54–61 16 Catering for Tour Groups p. 62–63 17 Information – Public transport & getting to Linz

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3 Experience the future in Linz today At first glance, it is a former industrial city, at second glance an exciting metropolis of culture; you will be full of curiosity and anticipation before your visit, and a surprising passion for the city after your trip: all of this, and more, awaits you in Linz, where the future is already here.

If it is your first time in the city, let yourself be carried away by the open atmosphere of the city centre, by the buildings from a huge variety of eras, by the diverse cultural offerings and by the Danube, which is a part of Linz now more than ever. What sets this city apart from others is its character and its constant evolution. A particular turning point was 2009, when Linz became the European Capital of Culture. The list of new openings around that time is impressive, from the Schlossmuseum to the voestalpine Stahlwelt, the Ars Electronica Center and the Pöst- lingbergbahn Hauptplatz extension. Another legacy of Linz09 is the Musiktheater, which was opened in 2013 and is one of the most modern opera houses in Europe. The ideas, projects and initiatives from the Capital of Culture year still excite visitors and residents alike.

Immerse yourself in the city of change In Linz, the banks of the Danube are a place of relaxation and culture: the green areas and restaurants invite you to linger during the day and at night the futuristic, illuminated façades of the museums are guaranteed to amaze. Equally impressive are the exhibitions, which range from the contemporary works in the Lentos Art Museum to the innovative developments and projects in the Ars Electronica Center. In the Museum of the Future, technological forward-thin- king meets visionary media art.

Further downstream in the industrial harbour is an art project of a different kind: “Mural Harbor” is Europe’s largest graffiti and muralismo gallery with around 200 spray-painted works along the harbour. And in the nearby industrial area the voestalpine Stahlwelt offers a unique look behind the scenes.

Although its constant change and forward-looking nature are what give Linz its identity, people are always the central focus in the UNESCO City of Media Arts. Anyone who is curious and open will have an unforgettable time in the city on the Danube, enjoy new experiences and see for themselves the change which characterises this city.

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Events highlights 2019

THEATER / KONZERTE

BRUCKNERHAUS more info on page 26 CLASSICS AT THE CATHEDRAL

Das Orchester tanzt Katie Melua & Band 12 Jul. 19 29 Mar. 19, 7.30 pm, Filarmónica Joven de Columbia with Andrés Orozco-Estrada Rolando Villazon with the Salzburg Philharmonic 13 Jul. 19 Mahler’s 8th Symphony 21 May & 22 May 19, 7.30 pm, Konstantin Wecker eight star soloists, three choirs, Bruckner Orchestra Linz with the Bavarian Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra 19 Jul. 19

Serenades in the Landhaus 2 Jul.–27 Aug. 19 FESTIVALS Visualised Klangwolke (cloud of sound) Ars Electronica Festival 7 Sep. 19 5–9 Sep. 19 Children’s Klangwolke International Brucknerfest Linz 2019 8 Sep. 19 4 Sep.–11 Oct. 19 Classical Klangwolke Linz Organ Summer in the Mariendom 28 Sep. 19 4 Jul.–5 Sep. 19 SCHÄXPIR – Theatre Festival For a Young Audience BRUCKNER ORCHESTRA LINZ more info on page 28 24 Jun.–30 Jun. 19 Poschner trifft… Markus Poschner trifft Christine Haiden OÖ KULTURQUARTIER more info on page 15 7 Jan. 19, 7.30 pm, OK in the OÖ Kulturquartier Poschner trifft… Markus Poschner trifft Meinhard Lukas NEXTCOMIC Festival 24 Apr. 19, 6 pm, JKU – Teichwerk 14–23 Mar. 19 Masterclass - Der Fantasie sind keine Grenzen gesetzt CROSSING EUROPE European Film Festival 30 Mar. 19, 11 am, Musiktheater 25–30 Apr. 19 Weit über Linz - Gedankenflüge und Gehörgänge CYBERARTS Prix Ars Electronica Exhibition 6 May 19, 7.30 pm, JKU Festival 5–15 Sep. 19 BOLWERK – Das BOL zum Angreifen 6 Jul. 19, Tabakfabrik Linz

MUSIKTHEATER more info on page 28 EVENTS

Elektra Urfahr Spring Market Opera by Richard Strauss, 19 Jan. 19 – premiere 27 Apr.–7 May 19, Urfahrmarktgelände Ragtime Musical by Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens and Terrence LINZ AG BUBBLEDAYS MacNally, 8 Feb. 19 – premiere 7, 8, 9 Jun. 19, Linz Harbour Penthesilea Musical Days in the Landestheater Linz Opera by Othmar Schoeck, 2 Mar. 19 – premiere 8–10 Jun. 19 Marie Antoinette Nature Festival Dance performance by Mei Hong Lin, 30 Mar. 19 – premiere 15 Jun. 19, Volksgarten Médée UFERN Danube Beach Festival Opera by Luigi Cherubini, 4 May 19 – premiere 28–29 Jun. 19, Alturfahr Familienbund Knights’ Festival POSTHOF more info on page 27 6 Jul. 19, Schloss/Hauptplatz TanzTage Night of the Family Mar./Apr. 19 12 Jul. 19, museums and various other institutions Bilderbuch-Ahoi! Pop Sommer 2019 International Pflasterspektakel (pavement spectacular) Open air, 13 Jul. 19 18–20 Jul. 19, city centre Ahoi! Pop Musik-Festival Linzer Krone-Fest Nov. 19 22–24 Aug. 19, city centre Linz Cabaret Festival Urfahr Autumn Market Nov. 19 28 Sep.–6 Oct. 19, Urfahrmarktgelände

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EVENTS IN LINZ’S OLD TOWN EXHIBITIONS

Day of the Open Doors Museum Total 28 Apr. 19 21–24 Feb. 19, Linz Museums Art & Ability: Craft Days in Linz’s Old Town LANDESGALERIE LINZ more info on page 16 18–19 May 19 Old Town Klangzeit KUBIN @ NEXT COMIC 16 May–22 Aug. 19, always Thursdays at 8.30 pm 14 Mar. 19–25 Aug. 19 Wine & Art LENTOS KUNSTMUSEUM LINZ more info on page 14 29–31 Aug. 19 Old Town Fairytale Hour Maria Lassnig – Arnulf Rainer. Early Works: 1945–1960 3 May–1 Nov. 19, every first Friday of the month at 4 pm 1 Feb.–19 May 19 Nikolauf NORDICO STADTMUSEUM LINZ more info on page 15 1 Dec. 19, 2 pm Prost, Mahlzeit! Pub Culture in Linz LINZ CITY EVENTS 15 Mar.–1 Sep. 19

Winter Flea Market OÖ KULTURQUARTIER more info on page 15 1–2 Feb. 19 SINNESRAUSCH Art in Motion Late Night Shopping in Linz City Centre until 9 pm 24 May–13 Oct. 19 Begins Apr. 19 CYBERARTS Prix Ars Electronica Exhibition “South Bohemia visits Linz” Linz City Spring Event 5–15 Sep. 19 16–18 May 19, with a long shopping night on 17 May until 9 pm OK | Young Scene Herrenstraßen Festival From Nov. 19 Mid-June 19 Bischofstraßen Festival SCHLOSSMUSEUM LINZ more info on page 16 End of June 19 10 Years of the Linz Schlossmuseum’s South Wing – 10 Years Linz 09 Summer Flea Market From Jun. 19 2–3 Aug. 19

“Genusslandstraße” Linz City Autumn Event SPORT 13–14 Sep. 19, with a long shopping night on 13 Sep. until 9 pm Late Night Shopping in Linz City Centre until 9 pm 18th Oberbank Linz Danube Marathon Begins Oct. 19 14 Apr. 19 Hot Friday Shopping – Late Night Shopping in Linz City Centre Linz Triathlon 29 Nov. 7–9 pm 1 Jun. 19, Pleschinger See Upper Austria Ladies Linz LONG NIGHTS IN LINZ Intl. women’s tennis, 6–13 Oct. 19, TipsArena Ruder World Championship, Ottensheim Long Night of Research 25 Aug.–1 Sep., 19 13 Apr. 19 Long Night of Photography DANUBE HIGHLIGHTS IN UPPER AUSTRIA Hartlauer Photo Gallery Pöstlingberg 26 Apr., 28 Jun., 13 Sep., 8 Nov. 19 Long Night of the Churches The Danube in Flames 24 May 19 21 Jun. and 9 Aug. 19 in Linz Long Night of the Museums The Danube in Flaming Magic Autumn 19 8 Jun. and 3 Aug. 19 in Passau Long Night of Theatre DanubeFESTWEEKS in Strudengau Autumn 19 26 Jul.–15 Aug. 19 Legend Hike on the Donausteig With storyteller Helmut Wittmann, 1 Sep. 19 in St. Aegidi 24-hr Hike at Donausteig Oct. 19

YOU CAN FIND FURTHER DETAILS AT: WWW.LINZTOURISMUS.AT AND WWW.LINZTERMINE.AT

7 02 Overview of the Year

January February March April May June

1 CW1 1 1 1 CW14 1 1 Linz Triathlon 2 2 Art & Design Market 2 2 2 2 Tabakfabrik 3 3 3 3 3 CW23 3 4 4 CW6 4 4 4 4 CW10 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 CW19 6 6 7 CW2 7 7 7 7 LINZ AG 7 Blue Man Group BUBBLEDAYS 8 Gugl Indoor TipsArena 8 CW15 8 8 TipsArena 8 9 8 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 Africa! Africa! 10 10 TipsArena 10 CW24 11 10 11 11 CW7 11 11 12 11 CW11 12 12 12 12 13 12 Long Night 13 13 of Research 13 CW20 13 14 CW3 13 14 14 18th Oberbank Linz 14 14 15 14 NEXTCOMIC Festival Danube Marathon 15 15 15 Nature Festival 16 15 15 CW16 16 Veggie Planet 16 16 17 Tabakfabrik 16 16 17 17 CW25 18 17 17 17 18 18 19 18 CW8 18 CW12 18 19 19 20 19 19 19 20 CW21 20 21 CW4 20 20 20 21 21 The Danube in Flames 22 21 Museum Total 21 21 22 22 23 22 22 22 CW17 23 23 24 23 Spring Festival 23 23 Grottenbahn Long Night SCHÄXPIR – 24 24 24 of the Churches 24 Theatre Festival 25 24 26 25 CW9 CROSSING EUROPE 25 25 25 CW13 25 Film Festival Linz 27 26 26 26 26 26 Long Night 27 of Photography 27 CW22 27 28 CW5 27 Urfahr Long Night 29 28 27 Spring Market 28 28 Chinese National of Photography 28 Circus TipsArena 29 30 28 UFERN 30 29 DANUBE BEACH 31 29 29 CW18 FESTIVAL 31 30 30 30 31 Exhibit Highlights 2019 January February March April May June

Maria Lassnig – Arnulf Rainer. Early Works: 1945–1960, 1 Feb.–19 May 19, LENTOS Art Museum Dress me! Female Photographers between Fashion and Art 13 Jun.–1 Sep. 19, Landesgalerie

Prost, Mahlzeit! Pub Culture in Linz, 15 Mar.–1 Sep. 19, NORDICO Stadtmuseum Traditional Nativity Exhibition + Carol Singing Until 2 Feb. 19, Schlossmuseum

Between the Wars. Upper Austria 1918 to 1938 until Feb. 20, Schlossmuseum

“Stretching out the Feelers” – Snails in all their Glory 17 May 19–1 May 20, Biologiezentrum

Otto Zitko 7 Jun.–15 Sep. 19, LENTOS Art Museum

KUBIN @ NEXTCOMIC 14 Mar.–25 Aug. 19, Landesgalerie

SINNESRAUSCH Art in Motion 24 May–13 Oct. 19, OÖ Kulturquartier

Herbert Ploberger In the Area of Tension Between Fine Art and Applied Art, 7 Feb.–26 May 19, Landesgalerie 10 Years of the Linz Schlossmuseum’s South Wing – 10 Years Linz 09 from Jun. 19, Schlossmuseum

8 02 Overview of the Year

July August September October November December 1 CW27 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 CW36 2 2 2 CW49 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 International 4 4 CW45 4 4 Bruckner Festival 5 5 CW32 5 5 5 5 Ars Electronica Familienbund 6 Festival Upper Austria 6 6 6 Knights’ Festival 6 Ladies Linz 7 6 Visualised 7 7 7 Klangwolke 7 CW41 8 Long Night 8 8 CW28 7 8 8 of Photography The Danube in Flames 9 8 Children’s Klangwolke 9 CW50 9 9 9 Art & Design Market 10 Tabakfabrik 10 9 CW37 Children’s Culture 10 10 11 Week 2019 10 11 11 10 12 CW33 11 11 CW46 12 12 Night of the Family 11 13 12 12 13 13 Bilderbuch Open Air 12 14 13 13 14 14 Genussland, 15 Linz City 14 CW42 14 15 15 CW29 13 16 Long Night 15 15 16 CW51 16 of Photography 17 16 Christkindl market 17 17 14 on Hauptplatz 18 17 18 Pflasterspektakel 15 16 18 Christmas market in street festival 19 CW34 18 19 16 CW38 the Linz Volksgarten 19 20 19 20 17 17 20 21 20 21 18 18 CW47 21 22 Linz Krone Festival 21 CW43 22 19 19 22 CW30 23 22 23 CW52 20 20 23 24 23 24 21 21 24 World Rowing Cham- 24 25 Classical 25 pionship Ottensheim 22 22 25 Klangwolke 25 26 26 CW35 23 Winter market 26 23 CW39 26 on Pfarrplatz 27 27 27 24 27 24 28 28 28 25 28 CW44 25 CW48 29 29 29 CW31 26 29 26 30 CW1 30 30 27 30 27 31 31 31 Urfahr 31 28 28 Autumn Market 29 29 Christmas biscuits 30 market at the 30 CW40 Josef Linz

July August September October November December

Dress me! Female Photographers between Fashion and Art 13 Jun.–1 Sep. 19, Landesgalerie CYBERARTS Prix Ars Electronica Prost, Mahlzeit! Pub Culture in Linz, 15 Mar.–1 Sep. 19, NORDICO Stadtmuseum 5–15 Sep. 19, OÖ Kulturquartier Wolfgang Gurlitt. The Magic Prince, 4 Oct.–19 Jan. 20, LENTOS Art Museum

Between the Wars. Upper Austria 1918 to 1938 until Feb. 20, Schlossmuseum

Sammlung S 20 Sep.–19 Jan. 20, NORDICO Stadtmuseum

“Stretching out the Feelers” – Snails in all their Glory 17 May 19–1 May 20, Biologiezentrum

Otto Zitko 7 Jun.–15 Sep. 19, LENTOS Art Museum

La Bohème. Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters from Montmartre KUBIN @ NEXTCOMIC 14 Mar.–25 Aug. 19, Landesgalerie 3 Oct. 19–Jan. 20, Landesgalerie

SINNESRAUSCH Art in Motion 24 May–13 Oct. 19, OÖ Kulturquartier OK | Young Scene from Nov. 19, OÖ Kulturquartier

10 Years of the Linz Schlossmuseum’s South Wing – 10 Years Linz 09 from Jun. 19, Schlossmuseum

9 03 Guided Tours

AUSTRIA GUIDES LINZ’S NIGHT WATCHMAN www.linz-tours.at www.nachtwaechter-zu-lintze.at

Discover Linz and Upper Austria with the Austria Guides! The Austria Accompany Linz’s night watchman on his patrol through the Old Guides make the city’s history come alive and tell you about the past Town. Listen to his stories and then enjoy a night watchman’s meal and the present. at the end. Duration: 1.5 hrs They act as your expert guides in various languages and on a variety of topics: Prices 2019 German: Groups of up to 25 people € 105.00 Topics Sun. and public holidays € 120.00 • Linz’s romantic courtyards English: Groups of up to 25 people € 120.00 • On Bruckner’s trail with the Bruckner Museum Every additional person German/English € 4.00 • Contemporary history and air-raid shelter tours Prices do not include food or drinks! • Architecture tours • Culinary delights tours Contact/Information/Bookings • Famous personalities Please see the website for details and further offers. Wolfgang Liegl – Linzer Nachtwächter Tel. +43 664 4303164 Prices and Terms 2019 [email protected]

German CITY.ART.WALK Up to 2 hrs and up to 40 people € 110.00 www.linztourismus.at/cityartwalk Every additional person € 1.50 Charge per extra hour € 35.00 See a different side to the city! Wander through the streets and hear art stories from the recent past. Other languages Up to 2 hrs and up to 40 people € 125.00 There are two routes to choose from: Every additional person € 1.50 Charge per extra hour € 40.00 • From the Ars Electronica Center to Linz’s Schlossmuseum • From NORDICO Stadtmuseum to the OÖ Kulturquartier, The prices stated exclude 20% VAT and are non-binding; please via the LENTOS Art Museum and the OÖ Landesgalerie arrange the specific price by agreement with the Austria Guide of your choice. Duration: 1.5 hrs

Prices 2019 Contact/Information/Bookings German: € 110.00 Other languages: € 125.00 Linz Guide Service Excl. 20% VAT and a culinary surprise Tel. +43 650 2009 009 Ideal for 15 participants [email protected] Contact/Information/Bookings For a general overview of the Austria Guides and for individual offers, please see: Individual walking tours for groups are possible at any time by request. Please direct booking requests to the guide of your choice at: www.findaguide.at www.linztourismus.at/cityartwalk www.schiffsanlegestellen.at

10 03 Guided Tours

MURAL HARBOR LINZ CITY EXPRESS www.muralharbor.at www.geigers.at

Discover Europe’s largest connected outdoor gallery in Linz’s com- See and enjoy the city’s main attractions. Listen to the information mercial harbour with an expert guide. You can also leave your own on culture and history, accompanied by music. Its glass panoramic colourful mark using a spray can. roof and heating system make the bright yellow train suitable for all weather. It has also received the Golden Pony Award. Mural Walk: guided walking tour & graffiti crash course You explore the harbour gallery on foot for an hour. In the second Prices 2019 (rates include 10% VAT) half of the tour, we invite our guests to try out spray-painting for Linz Classic Tour – Best of Linz (approx. 25 min) themselves. Adults / Youth aged 14+ € 9.00 p.p Duration: 2 hrs, Price: € 18.00 Children aged 3+ € 4.00 p.p

Mural Boat: guided boat tour & graffiti crash course Groups of 15 or more people Aboard a boat, you visit all 3 harbours and get the best and most Adults / Youth aged 14+ € 8.00 p.p photogenic views. In the second half of the tour, we invite our guests Children aged 3+ € 3.00 p.p to try out spray-painting for themselves. Duration: 2 hrs, Price: € 30.00 Groups of 30 or more people Adults / Youth aged 14+ € 7.00 p.p Supreme Tour: an exclusive experience! Boat trip, graffiti course, Children aged 3+ € 3.00 p.p drinks & snacks; works of art to take home with you: a big team graffiti picture on canvas and small canvases for all the guests with a Group fares: personalised stencil. Kindergartens € 2.00 p.p. Duration: approx. 2.5 hrs, Price: € 55.00 School pupils up to the 8th grade € 3.00 p.p. School pupils in the 9th grade or above € 4.00 p.p., Students € 7.00 p.p. Tours: On Saturdays from April to October, from 3 pm to 5 pm, scheduled tours are offered. Individual group bookings are possible all Groups occupying the whole train year round (Christmas holidays possible), from 15 people for the Mural (max. 45 people) Walk and from 20 people for the Mural Boat and Supreme Tour. Linz Classic Tour – Best of Linz Meeting point for all tours (approx. 25 min) € 210.00 Artspace (office), Industriezeile 40, 4020 Linz Linz Grand Classic Tour Contact/Information/Bookings Best of Linz + guided tour of the New Cathedral (approx. 50 min) € 280.00 Mural Harbor Tel. +43 664 6575 142, [email protected] Linz Blue Danube Tour Best of Linz + Alt-Urfahr, Schloss, Römerberg (approx. 50 min) € 280.00

Linz Panorama Tour Best of Linz + panoramic view, Botanical Gardens (approx. 50 min) € 280.00

New Linz Tour Best of Linz + new, modern railway district (approx. 50 min) € 280.00

11 03 Guided Tours

SEGWAY – GLIDE THROUGH LINZ www.linzerschweben.at

Linz Special Tour Group offer 2019 Linz Blue Danube Tour + guided tour of the New Cathedral (Prices include 20% VAT) (approx. 1,5 h) € 400.00 CITY TOURS Offered in the following languages: German, English, Italian, Spa- GLIDE effortlessly past the most beautiful sights and views of Linz nish, Hungarian, Czech, French and Russian on five routes: LinzTour (Old Town, Schloss, Musiktheater, city parks) Collection from hotel/boat/restaurant BergTour (Donaupark, AEC, Alt-Urfahr, Pöstlingberg) In the city centre – only in combination with a group tour HarbourTour (Graffiti in the Mural Harbor, industrial harbour, Danube occupying the whole train: beaches) Collection; finish at Hauptplatz € 30.00 NaTour (Freinberg, Zaubertal and defence towers) Collection; return trip € 60.00 DanubeTour (Urfahr, Danube river meadows, Kepler University) Duration: 2.5 hrs, Special tours/transfers: Price for group of 10 people: € 510.00, individual passengers € 57.00 First ½ hour € 140.00 Every additional ½ hour € 80.00 MINIATOURS Introductory tours in the Donaupark, on the Schlossberg and Individual tours may occasionally be omitted for technical reasons. through the vibrant city centre in the evening. However, special tours are possible at any time on request! Duration: approx. 1,25 h, Price for group of 10 people € 330.00, individual passengers € 36.00

Contact/Information/Bookings: TREKKING TOURS On off-road Segways, you will visit the loveliest nature trails in the Linz City Express countryside surrounding Linz. Hauptplatz – Kiosk, 4020 Linz Duration: approx. 3.5 hrs, Tel./fax +43 732 797555 Price for group of 10 people € 660.00, individual passengers € 72.00

Mobile: +43 664 4238900 BOAT TOUR [email protected] With the boat to Ottensheim and then back to Linz via Koglerau and Pöstlingberg. Opening hours Duration: approx. 4.5 hrs, Jan., Feb.: 10 am–4 pm Price for group of 10 people € 720.00, individual passengers € 78.00 Mar., Apr., Nov., Dec.: 10 am–5 pm May–Oct.: 10 am–6 pm LARGE GROUPS/EVENTS We organise weather-sure obstacle course events with a professional infrastructure, surprise catering on the tour and leisurely meals at the end of the day for up to 300 people.

Contact/Information/Bookings:

LINZerSCHWEBEN Hauptplatz 1, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 7070 2009 [email protected]

12 Outdoor graffiti gallery Mural Harbor discover it by boat or on a walking tour. www.muralharbor.at, see page 11

13 04 Museums

ARS ELECTRONICA CENTER LENTOS ART MUSEUM LINZ ars.electronica.art www.lentos.at Situated directly by the Danube, the Ars Electronica Center captiva- With its international collection, LENTOS is one of the most important tes the imagination with its extraordinary exhibitions: art, technolo- museums of modern and contemporary art in Austria. The displays gy and science, and their effects on society, i.e. on our everyday life, were renovated over the last few months and show important paintings are the topics in this interactive museum. Try things out, join in and by Klimt, Schiele and Münter as well as from more modern movements reflect on the themes! and by significant artists for Linz, such as VALIE EXPORT. Exciting changing exhibitions offer art as a medium for understanding the world. Exhibitions • Deep Space 8K Exhibitions 2019 • RADICAL ATOMS Who was 1968? until 13 Jan. 19 • Spaceship Earth Maria Lassnig – Arnulf Rainer. Early Works: 1945–1960 • Kids’ Research Laboratory 1. Feb.–19. May 19 Otto Zitko 7. Jun.–15. Sep. 19 Events Wolfgang Gurlitt. The Magic Prince 4 Oct. 19–Jan. 20 Deep Space LIVE, every Thu. 7 pm–8 pm (except on public holidays) Offers and prices 2019 Offers and admission prices 2019* Adults € 8.00, Reduced rate I (groups of 8 or more people, people over Adults € 9.50 65, Ö1 Club, STANDARD subscriber advantage, OÖN card) € 6.00 Reduced rate (school pupils, trainees, students, senior citizens) € 7.50 Reduced rate II (school pupils and students up to the age of 27, trainees, Tuesdays € 4.00 people doing national military/civilian service) € 4.50, Groups of 12 or more people € 7.50 Families (parents + children up to the age of 18) € 14.50 Children up to the age of 7, School classes Free, Highlight Tour € 3.50 (excl. admission) People with disabilities € 4.50 (accompanying person: free) Group tour for up to 12 people € 45.00 (flat rate) Groups of more than 12 people € 3.50 Group tour € 65.00 per group plus admission School classes – admission incl. tour € 4.00 Duration: 1 hr Duration: 1.5 hrs Short tour of the collection € 45.00 per group plus admission, * Prices do not apply during the reorganisation of the main exhibition. Duration: 30 min Architecture tour € 65.00 per group plus admission Cafe.Restaurant.Bar Cubus Duration: 1 hr (recommended in the summer months) www.cubus.at Tour of the forum metall sculpture park per group € 65.00 ON-SITE On the third floor of the Ars Electronica Center, CATERING Duration: 1 hr (recommended in the summer months, free admission) dine with a view of the Danube. Group tours in German or English are possible up to max. 25 participants per group on request. Contact/Information/Bookings Lentos Restaurant Cafe Bar ON-SITE CATERING Ars Electronica Center with Danube terrace, www.lentos-gastro.net Ars-Electronica-Straße 1, 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 7272 0 Contact/Information/Bookings [email protected] LENTOS Kunstmuseum Linz Opening hours Ernst-Koref-Promenade 1, 4020 Linz Tue., Wed., Fri. 9 am–5 pm, Thu. 9 am–7 pm Tel. +43 732 7070 3600 (office) / 3614 (ticket desk) Sat., Sun., public holidays 10 am–6 pm Opening hours Closed Mon. (including on public holidays) Tue.–Sun. 10 am–6 pm, Thu. 10 am–9 pm, Mon. closed

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NORDICO STADTMUSEUM LINZ OÖ KULTURQUARTIER www.nordico.at www.ooekulturquartier.at NORDICO stands for Linz’s identity in the context of the city’s histo- Exhibitions – events – musical events – festivals – theatre – cinema – ry. It is a lively place where stories are told and innovative museum children’s programme – international gastronomy – the OÖ Kultur- work is performed. In addition to the presentation of the collection, quartier at the heart of Linz is a space and creative centre for art and changing special exhibitions are dedicated to topics and people in culture – from regional specialities to international art highlights! The Linz’s past and present. OÖ Kulturquartier is a vibrant, energetic space and a meeting place for those eager to make discoveries – 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Exhibitions 2019 Who was 1968? until 24 Feb. 19 Stadtspiellabor until 24 Feb. 19 Prost, Mahlzeit! Pub Culture in Linz 15 Mar.–1 Sep. 19 NEXTCOMIC Festival 14–23 Mar. 19 Sammlung S 20 Sep.–Jan. 20 CROSSING EUROPE Film Festival Linz 25–30 Apr. 19 SINNESRAUSCH Art in Motion 24 May–13 Oct. 19 Offers and Prices 2019 CYBERARTS Prix Ars Electronica Exhibition 5–15 Sep. 19 Adults € 6.50 OK | Young Scene from Nov. 19 Reduced rate I LA’DO Long Thursday – every last Thursday of the month (groups of 8 or more people, people over 65, SUUUPER SUNDAY – There’s really something going on! – Ö1 Club, OÖN Card) € 4.50 Family programme – Every last Sunday of the month Reduced rate II (school pupils and students up to the age of 27, trainees, people Offers and prices 2019 doing national military/civilian service) € 2.50 Please note the opening hours and prices offered by the individual part- Families (parents + children up to the age of 18) € 11.00 ners and cultural institutions on our website: www.ooekulturquartier.at. Children up to the age of 7 free School classes free Bar Restaurant Gelbes Krokodil Cafe/Bar Solaris www.krokodil.at People with disabilities € 2.50 (accompanying person: free) Stadtliebe ON-SITE www.stadtliebe.at CATERING

Restaurant Orpheus ON-SITE More cafes and restaurants on OK Platz. CATERING www.orpheus-linz.eu Contact/Information/Bookings Contact/Information/Bookings OÖ Kulturquartier NORDICO Stadtmuseum Linz OK Platz 1, 4020 Linz Dametzstraße 23, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 784178 Tel. +43 732 7070 1912 (ticket desk) / 1901 (office) [email protected] [email protected]

Opening hours Tue.–Sun. 10 am–6 pm Thu. 10 am–9 pm Closed Mon.

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SCHLOSSMUSEUM LINZ LANDESGALERIE LINZ www.landesmuseum.at www.landesmuseum.at

With an exhibition space of over 10,000 m², the Schlossmuseum The Landesgalerie Linz is the museum for the modern and contempo- Linz provides a comprehensive overview of the natural, cultural and rary art of Upper Austria. It provides information on the latest artistic artistic history of Upper Austria from its origins to the 21st century. trends and integrates them into 20th century art history. The pro- Wide-ranging permanent exhibitions can be seen in both the histori- gramme of the Landesgalerie Linz is defined by the interrelationships cal castle and the new south wing. between regional, national and international art production.

The permanent exhibitions are complemented by a variety of special Exhibitions 2019 exhibitions on current international and regional topics, as well as cultural history, natural history and contemporary history topics. Schluss mit der Wirklichkeit! Avant-garde, Architecture, Revolution, 1968. Exhibitions 2019 until 20 Jan. 19 Traditional Nativity Scenes + Carol Singing Echt jetzt?! KLASSE KUNST until 2 Feb. 19 until 24 Feb. 19 Paul Kranzler / Andrew Phelps : THE DRAKE EQUATION Between the Wars. Upper Austria 1918 to 1938 until 24 Feb. 19 until Feb. 20 Alfred Kubin – Architectonic Fantasies until 3 Mar. 19 10 Years of the Linz Schlossmuseum’s South Wing – 10 Years Linz 09 Herbert Ploberger. In the Area of Tension between Fine Art and Jun. 19 Applied Art 7 Feb.–26 May 19 Offers and prices 2019* KUBIN @ NEXT COMIC Adults € 6.50 14 Mar.– 25 Aug. 19 Group of 8 or more people € 5.00, Reduced rate € 4.50 Dress me! Female Photographers between Fashion and Art Senior citizens aged 60+ free, School classes free 13 Jun.–1 Sep. 19 After-school care clubs (per person) € 1.00 La Bohème. Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters from Montmartre Tour tickets: 1 hr € 3.00 3 Oct. 19–Jan. 20 Tour tickets for children and adults: 1.5 hrs € 4.00 Nature/technology/cultural workshop € 6.00 Offers and prices 2019* Adults € 6.50, Group of 8 or more people € 5.00 ON-SITE Schloss Herberstein Brasserie CATERING Reduced rate € 4.50, Senior citizens aged 60+ & School classes free www.schlossbrasserie.at After-school care clubs (per person) € 1.00, Tour ticket: 1 hr € 3.00 Tour ticket for children and adults: 1.5 hrs € 4.00 Contact/Information/Bookings Art workshop (for children) € 6.00

Schlossmuseum Linz Contact/Information/Bookings Schlossberg 1, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 7720 52 300 Landesgalerie Linz [email protected] Museumstraße 14, 4010 Linz Tel. +43 732 7720 52 200, [email protected] Opening hours Tue., Wed., Fri., Sa., Sun. 9 am–6 pm, Opening hours Thu. 10 am–9 pm, public holidays 10 am–6 pm Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun. 10 am–6 pm Mon. closed Thu. 10 am–9 pm, public holidays 10 am–6 pm Mon. closed

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STIFTERHAUS BIOLOGIEZENTRUM LINZ www.stifterhaus.at www.landesmuseum.at The StifterHaus umbrella brand unites the Adalbert Stifter Institute, The Linz Biology Centre possesses the largest natural history collection a research facility for the study of literature and linguistics, the OÖ in Upper Austria, and collects, preserves, researches, documents and Literaturmuseum, and also the OÖ Literaturhaus and its programme conveys knowledge about the animal and plant kingdoms, and about of events, in the rooms of the former residence of Adalbert Stifter rocks and minerals. (1805–1868).

Exhibitions 2018/2019 Exhibitions 2019 Ghupft wia gsprunga – Grasshoppers and their Relatives “Bezwingung seiner selbst”. Love, Art and Politics for until 1 May 19 Adalbert Stifter until 28 Mar. 19 “Stretching out the Feelers!” – Snails in all their Glory 17 May 19–1 Mar. 20 Sarah Schlatter - until autumn 19 Details at: www.stifter-haus.at Offers and prices 2019* Adults/children free Offers and prices 2019 Tour ticket: 1 hr, adults € 3.00 Free admission to the events. Tour ticket: 1 hr, children € 3.00 Individual and group tours of the OÖ Literaturmuseum Nature workshop (for children) € 5.00 (must be booked in advance). Tour ticket: 1.5 hrs € 4.00 Contact/Information/Bookings Contact/Information/Bookings Adalbert-Stifter-Institut of Upper Austria / StifterHaus Biologiezentrum Linz Adalbert-Stifter-Platz 1, 4020 Linz Johann-Wilhelm-Klein-Str. 73, 4040 Linz Tel. + 43 732 7720 11294 or 11295 Tel. +43 732 7720 52 100 [email protected] [email protected] Opening hours Opening hours Exhibition and museum: Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun. 10 am–6 pm Tue.–Sun. 10 am–3 pm Thu. 10 am–9 pm, Public holidays. 10 am–6 pm (except 24 and 25 Dec. and 1 Jan.) closed Mon. Mon. closed

A look into the OÖ Literaturmuseum in the StifterHaus

Photo: Otto Saxinger

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The Danube in Upper Austria GmbH/Hochhauser Tourismus Donau Oberösterreich WGD © Schlögen at bend Danube The

The Danube – one of Europe’s greatest storytellers – flows leisurely along, telling tales of times long ago, of powerful rulers and the local inhabitants’ wealth of legends and myths. The Danube knows so many of the stories that have shaped the land and its people since they came into being. There is much to discover in the Upper Austrian section of the river: the Danube traveller enjoys breathtaking views, walks legendary trails, explores the beautiful river landscape on the Danube Cycle Path, experiences the countryside rolling by from a boat and samples culinary delicacies.

DANUBE CULTURE DANUBE BOAT TRIP

The great river connecting Europe was and is used primarily as a You can reach the opposite bank in a leisurely manner on board one transport route, not only for the conveyance of people and goods, of the Danube boats. Various stages on the Danube Cycle Path or but also for the exchange of culture and language. By exploring the the Donausteig hiking trail can also be covered by boat. Roman sites along the Danube, you get an idea of the significance the Danube had for the Romans as the natural border of the Danube THE DANUBE BEND AT SCHLÖGEN limes. When the church was reorganised after the Roman period, numerous monasteries and abbeys were built by the Danube. The Danube bend at Schlögen is an archetypal meander. Here, the With the Habsburg Monarchy, the Danube region enjoyed what was Danube makes two truly spectacular changes in direction. It’s worth surely its most glorious time of prosperity. Empress Sisi, in particu- stopping and going to the viewpoint on foot. A short walk takes you lar, indulged her love of travelling by taking frequent trips along the through the forest, after which you’ll be rewarded with an unobst- Danube and she began her bridal journey by boat from Passau to ructed view of this fascinating spectacle of nature. Vienna.

DANUBE CYCLE PATH

The famous Danube Cycle Path runs along the great river from Ger- many through Austria and on to Hungary. Cyclists can look forward to a peaceful, romantic and yet varied cycle path from Passau to Grein via Linz along the Upper Austrian section of the Danube. www.donauradweg.at

© WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hochhauser DONAUSTEIG You can find the group offers of the Upper Austrian Danube region at: www.donauregion.at/gruppen Over 450 km and 23 stages, the Donausteig hiking trail runs from Passau to Grein via Linz. On both sides of the Danube, the hiking Contact trail, which was awarded the Austrian Hiking Quality Seal, provides breathtaking views of and perspectives on the great river and the WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH unique landscape through which it flows. Lindengasse 9, 4040 Linz www.donausteig.com Tel. +43 732 7277 800, Fax +43 732 7277 804 [email protected], www.donauregion.at

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Treasures & Culinary Delights

Discover delicious food and drink and distinctive craftsmanship in the Danube region of Upper Austria – a Danube trip on the hunt for the extraordinary. People live and work in the Danube region between Passau and Strudengau who have made it their mission to devote their creative energies to the extraordinary.

From barge-builders to the masters of the chocolatier and con- fectioner’s trade, they make treasures and culinary delights which are outstanding in both concept and quality. From one of the last © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Mayr Heli Donau WGD © Tourismus Oberösterreich artisanal glassblowers to the bold wine-growing pioneer. From vegetable farmers reviving old varieties to the creative master chefs.

More at: www.donauregion.at/kostbarkeiten

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MS Linzerin © Florian Weichselbaumer ÖGEG DAMPFSCHIFF „SCHÖNBRUNN“ © MS Sissi

DONAUSCHIFFAHRT WURM & NOÉ MS SISSI www.donauschifffahrt.eu www.ms-sissi.at

Linz harbour tours The MS SISSI charter ship is 16 m long, 4.1 m wide and suitable for up Discover the “heartbeat of steel” of the Upper Austrian capital! to 54 guests. The passenger room with heating available and the co- Departure 3 x daily except Monday vered upper deck each have 40 seats. There is an extensive range of from 27 Apr.–6 Oct. 19 at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm drinks on board. Food can be provided through the catering program- Duration: 100 min me or on the grill. The MS SISSI is available all year round for harbour Offers and prices: cruises, birthday parties, hen/stag parties, weddings, baptisms, work € 15.50 p.p., children: € 7.75 trips, conferences, Christmas parties, etc. Reduction for groups of 21 or more adults: 7.5% Highlights Boat trip season 2019 • You bring the music, we play it on our on-board music system Passau–Linz • The gas grill is available to use for your party 9 am depart Passau – 2.10 pm arrive Linz, • Weddings on board the MS SISSI include registrars and priests daily except Mon. from 26 Apr.–6 Oct. and every Sat. 12–26 Oct. (on request) Linz–Passau • Bathing ship: we anchor in the Traun river for swimming 2.20 pm depart Linz – 8.50 pm arrive Passau, daily except Mon. • Radio microphone over 10 speakers for presenting and Fri. from 27 Apr.–6 Oct. and every Sat. 12–26 Oct. Linz–Krems Offers and prices 2019 9 am depart Linz – 4.20 pm arrive Krems, every Sat. from 27 Apr.–5 Oct. First piloted hour: € 250.00, Second piloted hour: € 200.00, Third piloted hour: € 160.00, From the fourth piloted hour: € 120.00 Offers and prices 2019 Day-charter from 8 hours: € 960.00, hour at jetty: € 60.00, Harbour tour € 15.50 p.p., Linz–Passau € 27.00 p.p. hour at anchor: € 70.00 Passau–Linz € 27.00 p.p., Linz–Schlögen € 19.50 p.p. Schlögen–Linz € 19.50 p.p., Linz–Krems € 40.00 p.p. Contact/Information/Bookings Reederei Richtfeld – MS Sissi Additional offers Tel. +43 660 6688333 Evening boat cruises with live music, Danube in Flames, New Year’s boat [email protected] trip, boat charter on request: e.g. gala ship Regina Danubia or the Crystal Ship – exclusively made with Swarovski crystals. ÖGEG – STEAMSHIP SCHÖNBRUNN www.oegeg.at Additional offers The Danube in Flames Bring your group on board the steamship SCHÖNBRUNN, which from Linz 21 Jun. and 9 Aug., € 19.55 incl. two-course menu was built in 1912. The Danube in Flaming Magic from Passau 8 Jun. and 3 Aug., € 19.51 incl. two-course menu The steamship is yours From company parties to weddings, fantastic events for up to 335 Contact/Information/Bookings guests (below deck) can be held on board. We’re happy to draw up a Donauschifffahrt Wurm & Noé tailor-made offer. Events and trips: www.oegeg.at In Germany: Höllgasse 26, 94032 Passau, Germany Tel. +49 851 929292, Fax +49 851 35518 Contact/Information/Bookings [email protected] Österreichische Gesellschaft für Eisenbahngeschichte GmbH Bookings to Ms Karin Rosner, Tel. +43 664 5087664 In Austria: Untere Donaulände 1, 4020 Linz (Mon. to Fri. 9 am–5 pm) Tel. +43 732 783607, [email protected] [email protected], bookings at: www.oegeg.at

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MS KAISERIN ELISABETH II The Danube – Pure Pleasure! www.donaureisen.at Experience the Danube by bike and boat – a successful combination of active cycling and comfy Boat trip season 2019 travelling on the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth makes this trip a real “Danube experience”! Schedule 2019: Departure is every Wednesday from 3 Jul. to 28 Aug. 19 (=last departure) Linz–Passau 6.15 am depart Linz – 1.30 pm arrive Passau, PROGRAMM every Thu. from 4 Jul.–29 Aug. 19 Wednesday: Departure for Passau. Bike handover and overnight stay. Passau–Linz Thursday: Schlögen/Linz, 43 km by bike, 3 hrs boat travel. 1.50 pm depart Passau – 9 pm arrive Linz, Via Kasten and Engelhartszell to Schlögen. By MS Kaiserin Elisabeth to every Thu. from 4 Jul.–29 Aug. Obermühl (mariner’s welcome with gun salute and cider) and onwards to Linz. (Boat trip incl. guided tour of Engelszell Abbey Four-course evening meal on board. & brass band reception in Obermühl) Friday: Spitz, approx. 49 km by bike, approx. 3.5 hrs by boat to Grein (classical music Vienna–Linz concert) and onwards by ship to Ybbs. Continuing on the Danube cycle path via 8.05 am depart Vienna – 1.15 am arrive Linz, Melk to Spitz. every Wed. from 3 Jul.–28 Aug. 19 Saturday: Traismauer, approx. 30 km by bike Via Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein to Krems, until Traismauer. Today there is a Linz–Vienna lot of time left to enjoy beautiful Wachau. 8.30 am depart Linz – 10.35 pm arrive Vienna, Sunday: Vienna, approx. 57 km by bike every Fri. from 5 Jul.–30 Aug. 19 The bike tour goes through the fertile Tullner basin to Vienna. (Boat trip incl. concert in Greinburg Castle, Monday: Journey home or booking of extra nights. and individual sightseeing in Dürnstein)

Offers and prices 2019 ACCOMMODATION Programme A: Boat trip without overnight Good middle-class hotels, 4**** hotels in Linz and Vienna. stay (boat trip Passau–Linz–Vienna, incl. Daily breakfast buffet; half board 4 x incl. three-course evening meal. captain’s buffet and activities on land) € 149.00 p.p. SERVICES INCLUDED

Programme B: Package with overnight stay • 5 x overnight stay and breakfast buffet in double room with en-suite (boat trip Passau–Linz–Vienna, incl. captain’s • Luggage service from Passau to Vienna incl. insurance of up to € 700.00 p.p. buffet, 1 overnight stay with breakfast in • Boat trip Schlögen (or Engelhartszell) – Linz incl. bike, incl. four-course evening menu on board ****hotel in Linz, 2 overnight stays with break- • Boat transfer – hotel in Linz fast in ****hotel in Vienna) • Boat trip Linz – Ybbs incl. bike € 285.00 p.p. in double room • “Classical Hits” concert in Grein € 386.00 p.p in single room • Saddle bag hire – also for own bikes + 1.5 l mineral water at bike transfer • Detailed description of tours incl. maps • 7-day service telephone Contact/Information/Bookings € 399.00 p.p. in double room / breakfast Donau Touristik Lederergasse 4–12, 4010 Linz € 127.00 surcharge in single room Tel. +43 732 2080, Fax +43 732 2080 8 € 86.00 surcharge for half-board [email protected] € 85.00 bike rental/stay Gross price (group prices from 14 people)

Contact/Information/Bookings: Donau Touristik GmbH – Lederergasse 4-12, 4010 Linz, Tel. +43 732 2080 | Fax +43 732 2080 8 | [email protected] 21 07 Bruckner, Churches and Concerts

THE AUGUSTINIAN PRIORY OF ST. FLORIAN www.stift-st-florian.at

The Augustinian Priory of St. Florian is a place of fellowship and Events at St. Florian’s Priory devotion, and, at the same time, a cultural focal point for the region. Fiori Musicali Baroque Music Festival 4 May–4 Jun. 19 It was in this ecclesiastical community that Bruckner immersed St. Florian Festival – Church Day 4 May 19 himself deep in the world of music, first as a choirboy and later as an Long Night of the Churches 24 May 19 organist. It was here that he perfected his organ playing and created OÖ Priory Concerts 15 Jun.–28 Jul. 19 his first large-scale compositions. And it was here, in the vault bene- St. Florian Organ Summer at 5 pm daily on 14, 21 and 28 Jul., 4 Aug. ath the organ, that he found his final resting place. St. Florian BrucknerDays 18–24 Aug. 19 St. Augustine Festival 28 Aug. 19 Bruckner Organ at St. Florian Priory Parish Advent Market 30 Nov. 19 Master organ builder Franz Xaver Krismann began building the Anton St. Florian Boys’ Choir Advent Concert 8 Dec. 19 Bruckner Organ in 1770 in the artist’s honour. Over the course of time, it was New Year’s Organ Music 31 Dec. 19 enlarged and now comprises 4 manuals, 103 stops and 7,386 organ pipes. Contact/Information/Bookings Tours of the Priory 1 May–13 Oct. 19 daily at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Augustiner Chorherrenstift St. Florian All year round for groups of 10 or more with advance booking. Stiftstraße 1, 4490 St. Florian Tel. +43 7224 8902 0, Fax +43 7224 8902 23, [email protected] Offers and prices 2019 For groups of 20 or more ANTON BRUCKNER MUSEUM ANSFELDEN

www.landesmuseum.at Priory tour Duration: 60 min Anton Bruckner Museum Ansfelden presents the most important Basilica, crypt with Bruckner sarcophagus, library, marble hall, Alt- aspects of the life and work of the composer Anton Bruckner in an dorfer altarpiece; rate for groups of 20 or more € 9.50 p.p. illustrative manner. It is not without reason that Anton Bruckner is considered to be the Upper Austrian composer par excellence. Bruckner Organ Listening Experience Through audio examples, visitors have the possibility of listening to Duration: approx. 20 min music – not only by Bruckner himself, but also by his contemporaries Live recital on the Bruckner Organ from 26 May to 6 Oct. daily (ex- or the composers who had a lasting effect on his musical works. cept Tue. and Sat.) at 2.30 pm € 5.50 p.p. Offers and Prices 2019 COMBINED TICKET Tour + Bruckner Organ Listening Experience Adults € 2.50, Audio guides available free of charge € 13.00 p.p. Tour ticket € 3.00, Groups of 8 or more people € 2.00 p.p. Children (aged 6–15) € 1.00 School classes free COMBINED TICKET Tour + Imperial Room Group rate € 13.00 p.p. Contact/Information/Bookings

Short organ recitals for groups Anton-Bruckner-Museum Ansfelden can be arranged all year round with advance booking. Augustinerstraße 3, 4052 Ansfelden Flat rate € 205.00 Tel. +43 7229 87128 12 (Ansfelden parish office) +43 664 60072 522 93, [email protected] Church tour for groups Duration: 30 min Opening hours Basilica, crypt Apr. to end of Oct., Fri. 9 am–12 noon, € 7.00 p.p. Sat., Sun. & public holidays 10 am–5 pm, Groups with advance booking

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ANTON BRUCKNER SYMPHONY TRAIL Contact/Information/Bookings www.antonbrucknercentrum.at Names and addresses of all Bruckner Stairway guides at: Starting from the centre of Anton Bruckner’s birthplace in Ansfelden, www.brucknerstiege.at the hiking trail leads you through fields, meadows and wooded hills to Agents: Linz Guide Service St. Florian, where the great composer is buried. [email protected], Tel. +43 650 2009009 Length of the hiking trail: approx. 9 km Hiking time: approx. 2¾ hrs LINZ’S IGNATIUSKIRCHE – OLD CATHEDRAL www.ignatiuskirche–linz.at Audiovisual experience with excerpts from Bruckner’s ten symphonies: issue of the MP3 players at the Anton Bruckner Centre (Tue. and Thu.) Administered by the Jesuits, the Ignatiuskirche or Old Cathedral is and at the weekends from April to October in the Anton Bruckner famous for its historic Bruckner Organ. It was here at the Old Cathe- Museum. dral that Bruckner obtained his second post as full-time professional Deposit: € 22.00, incl. € 2.00 admission organist. Modified in Bruckner’s time according to his own wishes, today the instrument still sounds as it did in his day – which is what The MP3 players can be returned to the porter at St. Florian’s Priory, makes it so unique. where the deposit is also returned. School classes and tour groups are requested to register in a timely manner. Organ tours Special organ tours and short concerts are offered. For visits to the Contact/Information/Bookings organ, the maximum group size is 35 people.

ABC-ANTON BRUCKNER CENTRUM Bruckner Organ Listening Experience in the Old Cathedral Carlonestraße 2, 4052 Ansfelden (Groups of around 35 or more) Tel. +43 7229 78 333, [email protected] • Short concert (30 min) Opening hours Tue. 8 am–12 noon, Thu. 2 pm–6 pm • Concert (50 min)

BRUCKNER STAIRWAY IN THE ALTER DOM Organ tours (Groups of about 35 or more) • Explanation of the organ and short concert (30 min) www.brucknerstiege.at • Explanation of the organ and organ concert (60 min) The Bruckner Stairway in the Alter Dom (Old Cathedral): a Bruckner memorial. Special tours on the theme of “Anton Bruckner and Linz”, Prices: From € 150.00 (price list on request) illustrated with samples of music and stories from the life of Anton Bruckner, lead you up to the famous Bruckner Organ. Linz Organ Summer 2019 Concerts at the Bruckner organ in the Old Cathedral, begins at 8 pm Bruckner Tour 2019 on 11 Jul., 15 Jul., 8 Aug., 22 Aug. 19 It is only possible to visit the Bruckner Stairway on guided group tours (max. 20 people). Specially trained Bruckner Guides allow you Concert for Bruckner’s birthday to visit this short but sweet Bruckner exhibition as part of their tours. 4 Sep. 19, begins at 8 pm with the Bruckner symphony “Die Nullte”

Bruckner City Walking Tour incl. stairway “Die Kraft der Stille” (The Power of Silence), Organ Music in Advent Duration: up to 2 hrs Reference rate Austria Guide: German: € 110.00, Begins at 6 pm on 4 Dec., 11 Dec., 18 Dec., free entry Another language € 125.00 excl. 20% VAT Bruckner Stairway rates: Contact/Information/Bookings Groups of 4 people or less: flat rate of € 10.00 plus fee for the Bruckner Guide Booking of organ tours Groups of 5 or more people: € 2.00 per person Mag. Bernhard Prammer plus fee for the Bruckner Guide Tel. +43 699 17321809, [email protected]

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Mariendom Linz Mariendom © Erwin Wodicka

MARIENDOM LINZ www.mariendom.at

The neo-Gothic Mariendom is the largest church in Austria and an Themed and combined tours important symbol. On exciting tours, you can experience the cathe- • It is possible to combine several tour modules (1 hr to 3 hrs) dral at first hand, explore rooms and galleries not normally open to • Example: combined tour of the cathedral and high walkways (1.5 hrs) the public, from the crypt to the tower. • You can choose special areas of focus for your tour • Prices on request Tours 2019 • Tours possible in German, English and sign language (registration required) Cathedral and Crypt Tour (1 hr) – max. 25 people • Educational tours: for school pupils, children, families and In the impressive atmosphere of the large interior space, with its the visually impaired elaborate painted stained-glass windows, you can discover more about the secrets of the cathedral and its history. In the crypt are the Special tour – The Organ with all the Senses bishops’ tombs and the famous nativity scene by Sebastian Osterrie- The Rudigier Organ in Linz’s Mariendom is one of Austria’s most der dating from 1908. important newly built organs of the 20th century and is a milestone in the history of Austrian organ construction. How does an organ work? High Walkway Tour (1 hr) – max. 20 people How does the “queen of instruments” sound? And how does it feel From the crypt, the route leads up to the inner gallery, which offers to experience the sound with your whole body? In this special tour, a unique view of the vast nave. A particular highlight is the subse- you have the opportunity to get to know the Rudigier Organ in the quent visit to the attic and the outer gallery. The tour continues to Mariendom and to experience it with all your senses. the first bell tower and through the attic to the outer gallery, with views over Linz. Organ tour (45 min): € 120.00 Organ concert (30 min): € 100.00 Torchlight Tour (1 hr) – max. 20 people Discovering the cathedral in the evening with torches is a special Linz Organ Summer in the Mariendom experience for children and adults alike. The mystique of the building 4 Jul.–5 Sep. 19, www.orgelsommer.at is made tangible in a very special way as you move through the crypt, the attic and both the inner and outer galleries. Prices (group price from 15 to max. 25 people) Short tour (30 min) Stained-glass Windows Tour, incl. gallery (1 hr) – max. 20 people Adults € 4.00, groups € 60.00, children/school pupils € 2.00, groups € 30.00 The painted stained-glass windows tell of historic events of the dioce- One-hour tour se and the province, and you will discover interesting facts about the Adults € 6.50, groups € 97.50, children/school pupils € 4.00, groups € 60.00 old production technique. A highlight is the exploration of the inner 1.5-hour tour gallery which is around 14 metres high. Here, you can experiences the Adults € 8.00, groups € 120.00, children/school pupils € 5.00, groups € 75.00 impressive glass windows up close. TIP: Children’s Cathedral – Children Discover the Mariendom with All Experience the music of the liturgy in the services at the Marien- Their Senses dom: 10 am on Sundays and public holidays. The special programme for families, children and school classes from You can find the programme at www.mariendom.at the ages of six to twelve. (1 hr) – max. 20 children/school pupils Themes: Contact/Information/Bookings • Explore the cathedral like detectives • Water – source of life DomCenter Linz • Stained-glass windows tell stories Herrenstraße 36, 4020 Linz • All about pointed arches, rose windows and circles Tel. +43 732 946100 , [email protected] All information at www.kinderdom.at Opening hours: Tue. to Sat. from 10 am–1 pm and 2 pm–5 pm

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AUTUMN PREVIEW 2019 MUSICA SACRA Church concerts from 20 October as well as on all Advent Sundays MUSIC IN LINZ’S CHURCHES (5 pm, Minoritenkirche) www.musicasacra.at Contact/Information/Bookings Missa Papae Marcelli musica sacra linz Sunday 31 Mar. 19, 5 pm, Old Cathedral| Ignatiuskirche Promenade 39, 4020 Linz , Ticket service: +43 732 7611 400 Giovanni Perluigi de Palestrina: Miss Papae Marcelli Day ticket office of the Landestheater at Promenade 39 and in the Gregorio Allegri: Miserere and lots more Musiktheater at Volksgarten 1, 4020 Linz Hard-Chor Linz | Bernhard Prammer | Musica Antiqua Salzburg | (Mon.–Fri. 9 am–6 pm; Sat. 9 am–12.30 pm) Alexander Koller Ticket booking: [email protected], Evening ticket office: 1 hour before the Die mit Tränen säen concert begins in the corresponding church Sunday 7 Apr. 19, 5 pm, Minoritenkirche Pieces from the Bach dynasty LANDESKONZERTE Martina Daxböck | Martha Kirschmann | Bernd Lumbauer | Gerd www.landeskonzerte.at Kenda | Choir of the Conservatoire for Church Music of the Diocese of Linz | Wolfgang Kreuzhuber Classical music away from the mainstream at places that are not normally available for concerts. The four series of concerts from the Lachrimae province of Upper Austria offer delights for music lovers: Wednesday 10 Apr. 19, 7.30 pm, Ursulinenkirche Various “Lachrimae” (including by John Dowland, Benjamin Britten, • Old Music in the Schloss Tristan Murail, William Byrd) • Vokali.sen Ensemble lézard aux plumes | Sven Birch • Sunday Music in the Salon • Organ Concerts Lamentations Sunday 14 Apr. 19, 5 pm, Ursulinenkirche Prices: Ticket price € 16.00, Reduced ticket price € 8.00 Religious a cappella vocal music on the Passion by Claudio Monte- (senior citizens, school pupils and students, people with disabilities) verdi, Orlando di Lasso, Francis Poulenc and others Vocal sextet VOICES | Josef Habringer Contact/Information/Bookings Kartenservice Landeskonzerte, Maria Lehner Violin music written by Johann Sebastian Bach II Tel. +43 732 7720 15063, [email protected] Friday 3 May 19, 7.30 pm, Martinskirche Mon.–Fri. 8 am–12 noon, Tickets can be reserved by telephone or Pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach and Bernd Preinfalk email; reserved tickets are held at the box office. Swantje Hoffmann | Bernhard Prammer UPPER AUSTRIAN MONASTERY CONCERTS Dein ist das Reich www.stiftskonzerte.at Sunday 12 May 19, 5 pm, Minoritenkirche “Best of” religious choir music 15 Jun.–28 Jul. 19 KammerChor KlangsCala Salzburg | Helmut Zeilner International artists perform in the stately rooms of the monasteries of St. Florian, Kremsmünster and Lambach in Upper Austria. Pfingstkantaten Saturday 25 May 19, 7.30 pm, Minoritenkirche Contact/Information/Bookings Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel: Pfingskantaten No. 1–6 for a soloist quartet and orchestra amongst others OÖ. Stiftskonzerte Brigitte Geller | Sinja Maschke | Virgil Hartinger | Günter Haumer | c/o VKB Bank, Postfach 116, 4010 Linz AMANI Ensemble Linz | Michael Oman Ticket purchase: tel. +43 732-776127, [email protected]

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Brucknerhaus © LIVA, kswfoto © posthof LIVA

BRUCKNERHAUS www.brucknerhaus.at

Dietmar Kerschbaum, the new director, came to Linz in order to 11 Mar. 2019, 7.30 pm Large Auditorium reposition the Brucknerhaus. This is why a lot has changed since the Branford Marsalis Quartet beginning of the 2018/19 season, including the programme. First and foremost, it adheres to the motto: Creed – Denomination, Belief, 14 Mar. 2019, 7.30 pm Middle Auditorium Religion. That doesn’t mean, however, that religious music is the only Peter Simonischek reads Joseph Roth’s The Legend of the Holy thing on offer. The programme is angled more towards the search Drinker, accompanied by film music from the 1930s. for the traces of the divine in music – this could be in a symphony, a sonata, a song, a string quartet or a jazz improvisation piece just as 29 Mar. 2019, 7.30 pm Large Auditorium much as in Gustav Mahler’s monumental 8th Symphony which requi- The orchestra dances. The Filármonica Joven de Columbia with Andrés res eight solo singers as well as a large orchestra and three choirs. Orozco-Estrada present music from Latin America as well as Igor Stravins- Markus Poschner will take to the conductor’s podium of the Bruckner ky’s Le Sacre du Printemps with spectacularly staged choreography. Orchestra Linz which will perform other symphonic masterpieces in spring 2019, such as Brahm’s 4th symphony and, in its first European 13 Apr. 2019, 7.30 pm Large Auditorium performance, the 5th Symphony, the Apocalyptic, by exiled Austrian Dies irae. In his Brucknerhaus debut, Kit Armstrong plays the piano Karl Weigl. Top international orchestras will also be giving guest per- and the organ! He is accompanied by the Bruckner Orchestra Linz, formances in the Brucknerhaus, such as The Knights from New York, conducted by Jérémie Rhorer. who will accompany the celebrated mandolin virtuoso, Avi Avital, or the Paris Orchestra, who will bring Benjamin Britten’s pacifist War 22 May 2019, 7.30 pm Large Auditorium Requiem to life with Daniel Harding conducting. In the new subscriber Mahler’s 8th, with three choirs and the Bruckner Orchestra Linz, series WortKlang, Burgtheater stars like Peter Matić, Peter Simoni- conducted by Markus Poschner. schek and Birgit Minichmayr will be honoured, and renowned pianists such as Rudolf Buchbinder and Martin Helmchen will also be guests 25 May 2019, 7.30 pm Großer Saal in the Brucknerhaus. Their colleague Kit Armstrong will also feature in Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem with Albina Shagimuratova, Andrew the same performance, in Saint-Saën’s famous organ symphony, both Staples, Christian Gerhaher, several choirs and the Orchestre de as a pianist and as an organist – this will surely be a sensational high- Paris, conducted by Daniel Harding. light of 2019 at the Brucknerhaus. Above all, the new organ, which was constructed in summer, is a particular focal point due to organ 28 May 2019, 7.30 pm Middle Auditorium concerts by internationally renowned organists as well as the popular Birgit Minichmayr reads from Albert Ehrenstein’s Briefe an Gott, series “Organ Music at Tea Time”. accompanied by harp music.

CONCERT SEASON 2018/19: New Year, New Year’s Eve Concerts WWW.BRUCKNERHAUS.AT in the Large and Middle Auditoriums, 31 Dec., 7.30 pm

26 Jan. 2019, 7.30 pm Middle Auditorium New Year Concert with the Bruckner Orchestra Linz and Markus Poschner 27 Jan. 2019, 11 am Large Auditorium in the Large Auditorium, 1 Jan. 20, 4 pm Karl Weigl. The re-discovery of an Austrian composer with Michael Korstick, Nicole Heesters, Franz Grundheber, the Bruckner Orchest- International Bruckner Festival Linz ra Linz, Thomas Sanderling and many more. 4 Sep.–11 Oct. 19

28 Feb. 2019, 7.30 pm Large Auditorium Sparkasse OÖ Klangwolken Ballet music by Richard Strauss and Sergei Prokofiev as well as the Visualised Klangwolke: 7 Sep. 19 world premiere of the Cain ballet, composed in 1930 by Marc Blitzstein, Children’s Klangwolke: 8 Sep. 19 with Adrian Eröd, the MDR Symphony Orchestra and Michail Jurowski. Classical Klangwolke: 28 Sep. 19

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POSTHOF – CONTEMPORARY CULTURE AT THE HARBOUR Tours of the Brucknerhaus www.posthof.at Let yourself be inspired by the timelessly and uniquely beautiful Linz’s cultural centre Posthof stages around 250 individual events architecture of Finnish architect Heikki Siren’s masterpiece. We annually from music, dance, theatre, cabaret and literature and is a open doors to you that normally remain closed, and our staff tell you hub for (inter)national greats as well as a platform for presenting the about their work and the exciting encounters with musical greats (home-grown) young talent scene. Originally built as a branch of Linz’s from all over the world. postal service, the historical area in Linz’s harbour district was adapted in 1984 and 1990 and, today, it’s one of the largest event spaces for Group tours by arrangement contemporary culture in Austria. Duration: approx. 50 min Guided tour in German (up to 30 people): Free Heimspiel 2019 Jan./Feb.. 19 Guided tour in English (up to 30 people): € 120.00 TanzTage 2019 Mar./Apr. 19 Bookings: tel. +43 732 7612 0 Black Humour Festival 2019 May 19 [email protected] Bilderbuch Open Air, Ahoi! Pop Summer 2019 13. Jul 19 Ahoi! Pop Music Festival Nov. 19 Bruckner’s Café Restaurant in the Brucknerhaus ON-SITE Linz Cabaret Festival Nov. 19 CATERING www.brucknerslinz.at Austrian Theatre Sports Championships Dec. 19

Posthofbeisl Contact/Information/Bookings ON-SITE www.posthofbeisl.at CATERING Linzer Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH Only open on event days! Untere Donaulände 7, 4010 Linz LIVA Service Center Contact/Information/Bookings

Tel. +43 732 7752 30, [email protected] Posthof – Contemporary Culture at the Harbour Posthofstr. 43, 4020 Linz Telephone lines open at the following times: Tel. +43 732 770548 0, [email protected] Sep.–Jun.: Mon. to Fri. 10 am–6 pm Advance sales: Sat. 10 am–1 pm, Jul.–Aug.: Mon. to Sat. 10 am–1 pm Tue. to Fri., 3 pm–7 pm, Tel. +43 732 781800, [email protected]

Free walking tour for group trips! Are you staying overnight in a hotel in Linz? Are you attending a concert or a theatre performance in the Landestheater or the Brucknerhaus? If so, then the Linz Tourism Association are offering you a free walking tour, the CULTURE STROLL (KULTURBUMMEL), as a special extra in the winter months – November and January to March.

Interested? We are happy to make reservations for you and are looking forward to receiving a message from you with the reservation code: Kulturbummel © Weinhold Email: [email protected], tel.: +43 732 7070 2926 to 2929

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BRUCKNER ORCHESTER LINZ SCHAUSPIELHAUS & KAMMERSPIELE www.bruckner-orchester.at www.landestheater-linz.at

The Bruckner Orchestra Linz, which can look back on a history The Schauspielhaus was reopened in April 2017 after extensive spanning over 200 years, has become one of Central Europe’s renovation work and is primarily home to the plays of the Landes- leading ensembles in recent decades. With its 130 musicians, it is theater Linz. not only Upper Austria’s symphony orchestra, as it also serves the musical productions of the Landestheater Linz. As an ambassador Group tours for the state of Upper Austria, the BOL regularly undertakes national Mon.–Fri. 2 pm–6 pm, Duration: approx. 60 min and international concert trips. Since 2017, Markus Poschner has Group rate: (up to 25 people): € 75.00 been the head conductor of the Bruckner Orchestra Linz. Under his Group rate in combination with a performance on the same day: € 55.00 leadership, the BOL has developed a completely unique way of play- Booking for groups ing its namesake’s music and performs this in a distinctive, Upper Tel. +43 732 7611 121, [email protected] Austrian sound dialect. ON-SITE Promenadenhof CATERING MUSIKTHEATER AM VOLKSGARTEN www.promenadenhof.at www.landestheater-linz.at PROGRAMME JANUARY TO JULY 2019 IN THE LANDESTHEATER LINZ In 2013, the Landestheater opened a new performance venue: the OPERA Musiktheater am Volksgarten, one of Europe’s most modern opera Tristan and Isolde houses. High comfort for the audience, outstanding acoustics, an op- Opera by Richard Wagner timal view of the stage and state-of-the-art stage technology make a La clemenza di Tito visit to the theatre an unforgettable experience. The repertory theatre Opera by Wolfgang Amadé Mozart and Manfred Trojahn with seating for up to 1,200 people in the main auditorium places a Elektra particular emphasis on opera, operetta, ballet and musicals. The thea- Opera by Richard Strauss tre was opened with the premiere of Philip Glass’ opera Spuren der Penthesilea Verirrten (The Lost). From an artistic point of view, any opera can be Opera by Othmar Schoeck performed with a full orchestra. The orchestra of the Linz Landesthea- Médée ter is the Bruckner Orchestra Linz, conducted by Markus Poschner. Opera by Luigi Cherubini

Behind-the-scenes tours OPERETTA Get a glimpse behind the scenes and take an inspiring tour of the Der Vogelhändler Musiktheater. Open doors with us that normally remain closed to Operetta by Carl Zeller the public and discover what happens backstage at the Musikthea- Polnische Hochzeit ter. Operetta by Joseph Beer

Group tours MUSICALS Mon.–Fri. between 2 pm and 6 pm Lazarus Duration: approx. 90 min Musical by David Bowie Group rate: (up to 25 people): € 100.00 An American in Paris Group rate in combination with a performance on the same day: € 75.00 Musical by George and Ira Gerschwin and Craig Lucas Ragtime Booking for groups Musical by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens Tel. +43 732 7611 823, [email protected] Der Hase mit den Bernsteinaugen Musical by Thomas Zaufke and Henry Mason ON-SITE „das Anton“ & Café Volksgarten, im Musiktheater CATERING Chess DoN Catering, www.dasanton.at, www.cafevolksgarten.at Musical by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, semi-staged production

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DANCE Peterchens Mondfahrt Macbeth (reconstruction) Play by Gerdt von Bassewitz Dance by Johann Kresnik Frerk, du Zwerg! Marie Antoinette Play by Finn-Ole Heinrich Dance by Mei Hong Lin Der Zauberer von Oz (The Wizard of Oz) Play by Lyman Frank Baum THEATRE Extrem laut und unglaublich nah Der Brandner Kaspar und das ewig' Leben (Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close) Comedy by Kurt Wilhelm Adapted from the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer Kasimir and Karoline Aut of contol Folk play by Ödön von Horváth Development of a play with Silk Fluegge Dogville Drama by Lars von Trier Prices 2019 Amphitryon Vary depending on the performance/date/venue Comedy by Heinrich von Kleist adapted from Molière Ernst ist das Leben (Bunbury) (The Importance of Being Earnest) Group discount Comedy by Oscar Wilde/Elfriede Jelinek For 10 or more people, there are group discounts (excluding pre- Mythos voest mieres, guest performances, fairytales, children’s performances and Piece by Hans-Werner Kroesinger and Regine Dura performances determined separately by management). Der aufhaltsame Aufstieg des Arturo Ui Piece by Bertolt Brecht For 10 or more people -10% Der Wald For 20 or more people -15% plus 1 free ticket Comedy by Alexander Ostrowski For 30 or more people -20% plus 1 free ticket Einsame Menschen For 40 or more people -20% plus 2 free tickets Drama by Gerhart Hauptmann For every additional 20 people -20% plus 1 additional free ticket

YOUTH THEATRE Contact/Information/Bookings

The children’s and youth theatre has been attracting thousands of Landestheater Linz spectators, young and old, for years. Promenade 39, 4020 Linz

Here, the programme also varies between well-established, funda- Ticket Service opening hours: mental themes and current stories. Plays that really hold true and Mon.–Fri. 9 am–6 pm, Sat. 9 am–12.30 pm, closed Sundays and that amaze – usually staged with playful humour and a great deal of public holidays, also Christmas Eve and Good Friday music – are what impress young theatre lovers. Evening box offices opening hours: Noah und der große Regen Musiktheater, Schauspielhaus and Kammerspiele: 1.5 hrs before Narrative theatre by Franziska Steiof curtain-up, Studio Stage Promenade: 1 hr before the beginning of Young Classics – the performance Krieg der Welten (War of the Worlds) Short Cuts Contact Ticket Service: Live radio play adapted from H.G. Wells Tel. +43 732 7611 400 [email protected]

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In Anton Bruckner’s Footsteps

Arrival: daily, all year round Encounter Anton Bruckner where he grew up and where he took his first great artistic steps: Minimum number of participants: 20 in St. Florian and Linz. Free place: 21/1 ITINERARY

Day 1: Linz With your Austria Guide, you will undertake a walking tour in Anton Bruckner’s footsteps in the Upper Austrian capital. For example, you will get to visit the Bruckner Organ in the Old Cathedral, which the master lovingly called “his organ”. Following this, you will ascend the Bruckner Stairway where you’ll see display windows and posters detailing the life and works of Anton Bruckner. Overnight stay in a good, middle-class hotel in Linz.

Day 2: St Florian’s Priory The Augustinian Priory in St. Florian was a home for Anton Bruckner even in his younger years. As a child, he was a member of the famous Florian Boy’s Choir and, later, a teacher and © Erich Goldmann the priory’s organist. Anton Bruckner was laid to rest under the larger Bruckner Organ in the priory church. On a tour, you will get to know the historic and stately rooms in St. Florian’s priory. A short organ concert on the Bruckner Organ rounds off the trip. At lunch you can enjoy a refreshing two-course lunch in the priory’s cellar.

Included services: • 1 night and breakfast buffet in a good, middle-class hotel in Linz • City tour “In Bruckner’s Footsteps” with an Austria Guide in Linz • Admission and visit to the Bruckner Stairway • Admission and tour of St. Florian’s Priory • Organ concert on the Bruckner Organ (approx. 25 min) • Two-course lunch in St. Florian Priory’s cellar

Brucknerorgel

Prices per person and night: Double room with breakfast € 105.00 Surcharge for single room € 30.00

BOOKING AND INFORMATION

OÖ Touristik, 4020 Linz [email protected] Tel: +43 732 7277 270 www.gruppentouren.at © Stift St. Florian

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BRUCKNER UNIVERSITY THEATER PHÖNIX www.bruckneruni.at www.theater-phoenix.at

With over 500 events a year, including ensemble and orchestral The Theater Phönix, which was founded in 1989, is one of the most concerts, jazz performances, plays and dance performances, con- innovative theatres in Austria. The free theatre with a fixed ensemble is temporary music concerts as well as lectures and discussion events, known for its excellent interpretations of classics and has been giving the Anton Bruckner University is one of the largest cultural event contemporary writers a platform since it was established. This institu- organisers in the region. The building at the foot of Pöstlingberg is tion had won several awards for its continued author interpretations impressive with its striking architecture, and creates the ideal envi- and its spectacular productions – most recently, it won the NESTROY ronment for diverse encounters with music, theatre and dance. The in 2014 in the category of Best Federal State Performance. Guest plays, park on the university campus and the bistro with a terrace are open concerts and readings round off the diverse programme. to the public and invite you to visit and enjoy. PROGRAMME January–July 2019 Events Events take place regularly and admission is usually free. You can Urfaust adapted from Johann W. von Goethe by Harald Gebhartl find the current monthly and semester programmes online at From Nov. 18 www.bruckneruni.at. Kaltes Herz by Volker Schmidt Offer In the style of the fairy tale “Das kalte Herz” by Wilhelm Hauff Tours for 10 or more people are possible on request. From 31 Jan. 19 Duration: 1 hr Reference rate: € 66.00 Nach uns das All or Das innere Team kennt keine Pause by Sibylle Berg [email protected] From 28 Feb. 19

Bistro Frédéric Viel Lärm um Nichts (Much Ado About Nothing) adapted from Mon.–Fri. 8 am–7 pm William Shakespeare by Gernot Plass ON-SITE and at events CATERING From 9 May 19

Else (ohne Fräulein) adapted from Arthur Schnitzler by Thomas Arzt Contact/Information/Bookings A co-production with SCHÄXPIR Theatre Festival for a Young Audience From 25 Jun. 19 Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität Hagenstraße 57, 4040 Linz TIP: Anniversary season 19/20 – 30 years of the Theater Phönix Tel. +43 732 701000 280 [email protected] Contact/Information/Bookings

Theater Phönix Wiener Straße 25, 4020 Linz

Online Ticketing: www.theater-phoenix.at Ticket reservations: By telephone at +43 732 666500 Or by email at [email protected] Theatre box office opening hours: For evening events: from 5 pm to 30 minutes before the beginning of the performance and Fridays from 2 pm–7 pm.

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TRIBÜNE LINZ – THEATER AM SÜDBAHNHOFMARKT

The TRIBÜNE LINZ is the youngest theatre in the city and has won OUT! – Gefangen im Netz the approval of its audience in only five years with excellent theatre Youth piece on the theme of cyber bullying by Knut Winkmann | 13+ and vivid staging in its characteristic Tribüne Linz style. From Sep. 2018

The particular hospitality of the establishment reveals itself not only You can find current performance dates at www.tribuene-linz.at . in the audience service and an exceedingly pleasant atmosphere, Individual performances can also be organised for your groups. but also in the fullness of its programme. On offer are famous classics of world literature, social dramas on important themes, mu- Prices 2018/2019 sical-literary-scenic programmes as well as plays for young people. Numbered seats, person categories: Normal € 20.00, advanced € 18.00 Besides their own productions, guest premieres are a regular occur- Various reductions, e.g. for a visitor group of 10 or more people, rence, as are concerts and literature and discussion events. As the advanced € 16.00 pieces are shown alternately, programme diversity is guaranteed all year round. The theatre accommodates approx. 115 guests and boasts a modern gallery. A coffeehouse is connected to the theatre. REPERTOIRE 2018/2019 Premieres and re-openings Contact/Information/Bookings

Romeo und Julia TRIBÜNE LINZ Tragedy by William Shakespeare Theater am Südbahnhofmarkt From 19 Sep. 2018 (prem.) Eisenhandstraße 43, 4020 Linz Der zerbrochene Krug Tel. +43 699 11399844 Comedy by Heinrich von Kleist [email protected] From 3 Oct. 2018 (prem.) Geschichten aus dem Wiener Wald Opening hours Folk play in three parts by Ödön von Horváth Theatermacherei (ticket office): From 17 Oct. 2018 (prem.) Tue.–Fri. 2 pm–5 pm (next to Café FINO) Of Mice and Men Play adapted from the novella by John Steinbeck Theatre box office in the foyer: for evening performances – from 90 From 16 Jan. 19 (prem.) to 30 min before curtain-up, for morning performances – from 60 to Alma Mahler-Werfel 30 min before curtain-up Play by Paula Kühn From 6 Mar. 19 (prem.) Booking requests and ticket reservations are possible outside of Summer concert these times by telephone, email or directly online. Musical-literary-scenic programme From Sep. 2018 (re-opening) Anne Youth play adapted from Anne Frank’s diary | 13+ From Sep. 2018

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LINZER KELLERTHEATER THEATER IN DER INNENSTADT www.linzerkellertheater.at www.theater-innenstadt.at

The Linzer Kellertheater is now in its 65th theatre season and is Entertainment in an informal atmosphere – the private theatre at continuing on its path as an enduring theatrical venue for successful the heart of Linz. The theatre has 100 seats, which are grouped popular comedies. For a younger audience, productions of clas- around 22 tables. Here, you can enjoy the performances in a relaxed sic fairytales are always in the programme. With 94 seats and a ambience. In summer, the lovely garden awaits you in front of the glass-covered courtyard, the theatre can also be exclusively booked theatre, where you can get in the mood for the performance with for groups and for performances of any kind. cool drinks among palm trees and colourful flowers.

Performances 2018/19 Prices 2019 “Reset – Alles auf Anfang” Seat at a table € 28.00 Comedy by Roman Frankl and Michael Niavarani, from 4 Oct. 2018 Seat € 27.00 Prices 2018/19 € 37.00/ reduced: € 35.00, free choice of seating Renting the theatre for birthdays, work events, Christmas parties and private events: € 520.00 (excl. 20% VAT) Contact/Information/Bookings Bar, bar staff and clean-up inclusive; No additional charge for the use of the stage and the cloakroom. Linzer Kellertheater Duration: 6 hrs Hauptplatz 21, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 784120, [email protected] Contact/Information/Bookings

KINDERKULTURZENTRUM Theater in der Innenstadt Museumstraße 7a, 4020 Linz KUDDELMUDDEL Tel. +43 732 918091 www.kuddelmuddel.at [email protected] Office opening hours: An establishment with a packed programme for young people from 1.5 Tue.–Fri. 4 pm–8 pm, ticket reservations are possible to 14 years old. Plays, puppet theatre, Kasperl and musical performances, by telephone or email. and dance displays are all part of the mixture of events. Diverse creative workshops round off the extensive array of events on offer and give young visitors the opportunity to experience the creative process for themselves. In addition, events such as the Children’s Klangwolke, the Old Town Fairy- tale Time and other programmes are performed in the public space.

Programme: You can find the schedule and programme information at www.kuddelmuddel.at Prices 2019: between € 5.00 and € 8.00

Contact/Information/Bookings

Kinderkulturzentrum Kuddelmuddel Langgasse 13, 4020 Linz, Tel. +43 732 600444, [email protected] Ticket reservations: Possible directly at www.kuddelmuddel.at or by telephone at +43 732 600444, the Brucknerhaus service centre +43 732 775230, or by email at [email protected] Tickets can be collected up to half an hour before the beginning of the event.

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CASINO LINZ DESIGN CENTER LINZ www.linz.casinos.at www.design-center.at

Welcome to Casino Linz – here, it’s all about luck! The modern Ca- The Design Center Linz is a timelessly modern, multifunctional sino Linz in the city not only offers a wide range of games (roulette, venue whose glass roof creates a natural daylight atmosphere. Its blackjack, poker, fruit machines), but is also your capable partner for versatility is the significant feature of this event venue. a successful event in a glamorous ambience. Events 2019 Casineum Wine and Delicacies 15–16 Feb.‚ 19 Casineum, the 200 m² event hall, is equipped with modern event Wine Area DAC – wine tasting 28 Feb. 19 technology. Wein Burgenland – wine presentation 7 Mar. 19 Autofrühling car fair 15–17 Mar. 19 Events 2018/19 Home & Living 22–24 Nov. 19 Cabaret & Casino Fun and games with all the greats of the Austrian cabaret scene in Offer Casino Linz. Tour for groups of 10 or more people possible with advance booking! Highlight Dinner & Roulette package: ON-SITE Three-course menu for which you determine the price – from € 0.00 DoN restaurant & catering gmbh CATERING to € 36.00, anything is possible. Further events and www.don.at offers at: linz.casinos.at Contact/Information/Bookings Casino Restaurant

In the Casino Restaurant, you can treat yourself to ON-SITE Design Center Linz BetriebsgesmbH & Co KG CATERING culinary delights any day Europaplatz 1, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 6966 110 Contact/Information/Bookings [email protected]

Casino Linz Rainerstraße 2–4, 4020 Linz Tel. casino +43 732 654487 [email protected] Tel. Casino Restaurant +43 732 654487 17602 [email protected]

Opening hours: Jackpot Café from 11 am daily Casino from 3 pm daily Casino Restaurant from 5.30 pm to 11 pm daily Closed 24 December

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PALAIS KAUFMÄNNISCHER VEREIN TABAKFABRIK www.palaislinz.at www.tabakfabrik-linz.at

Palais Kaufmännischer Verein, or Palace of the Commercial Asso- After the production of cigarettes was discontinued in 2009, the ciation, is a venue full of contrasts, and an interface between the industrial jewel in the style of the New Objectivity was acquired by traditional and the modern, both in terms of its events and its location. the City of Linz and is gradually becoming a focal point for creative Whether seminars, conferences, trade fairs and conventions or gala industries and an internationally sought-after location for large-scale evenings and private parties: Palais is the top location in Linz for exhibitions, conferences, festivals and company events. The last sophisticated events. large industrial construction of the renowned architect Peter Beh- rens, inventor of corporate design, is a comprehensive work of art Events 2019 with a covered useable area of around 80,000 m², and is one of the Linz Wedding World 5/6 Jan. 19 most important monuments in Linz. CV-Ball 12 Jan. 19 KV-Ball 26 Jan. 19 Events 2019 Die Nacht in Tracht (Austrian trad. costumes) – Exhibition Days of the Linz Art Association NH10 7–10 Feb. 19 Wilderergschnas 4 Mar. 19 “Veggie Planet” – Vegan Fair 2019 16–17 Feb. 19 Career Forum 12 Mar. 19 Art and Design Market Spring 2019 2–3 Mar. 19 Linz Wine Spring 12 Apr. 19 BOLwerk – Orchestra Day of the Bruckner Orchestra Linz 6 Jul. 19 Linzertorten Ball – Tanzschule Horn 27 Apr. 19 Art and Design Market Autumn 2019 9–10 Nov. 19 Dancer against Cancer –Ball der Krebshilfe Ö. 11 May 19 Hotspots-Liquid Market 17 May 19 Offer Linz Wine Autumn 29 Nov. 19 On a tour, learn more about the history and the future of Tabakfabrik Minerals Fair 1 Dec. 19 Linz. Lex van Someren 3 Dec. 19 Prices 2019 (all rates incl. VAT) Offer Groups of 15 or more people € 8.00 p.p. Tour of the palace for 10 or more people Flat rate for school classes € 150.00 possible with advance booking! Surcharge for a foreign language (ENG, IT, FR, RU) € 15.00 Max. participants: 30 people In-House Catering ON-SITE Fest und Gast, www.festundgast.at CATERING Duration: 1.5 hrs JOSEF with scenic bar and restaurant, www.josef.eu Timely reservation required!

ON-SITE Contact/Information/Bookings Charmanter Elefant & sein Porzellanladen CATERING www.charmanterelefant.at Palais Kaufmännischer Verein Landstraße 49/Bismarckstraße 1-3, Contact/Information/Bookings 4020 Linz, Tel. +43 732 773159 20, Tabakfabrik Linz Entwicklungs- und Betriebsgesellschaft mbH [email protected] Peter-Behrens-Platz 15, 4020 Linz Tel. + 43 732 772272 [email protected]

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WISSENSTURM: TIPSARENA AND STADIUM VOLKSHOCHSCHULE www.livasport.at CITY LIBRARY www.wissensturm.at Are you looking for a simultaneously unique and inspiring event location with flair and ambience? Then look no further! The Linz The City of Linz is opening up new dimensions and opportunities in Stadium and the TipsArena don’t just provide space for large sports the area of education in the Bahnhof quarter. A modern home for the and cultural events (impressive shows, musicals, company events adult education centre, Volkshochschule Linz, and the city library and rock and pop concerts). With our flexibly usable VIP-spaces, we has been created in this 63-metre-high elliptical tower. Event rooms can offer you and your clients a variety of possibilities, dependent with the latest media technology can be hired. on size, type and occasion of the event, which will make it a special and unforgettable experience. Events 2019 Events 2019 Beziehungsfallen 14 Jan.–4 Feb. 19 Denk.mal Global – Causes of Migration 16 Jan.–6 Feb. 19 ÖM Multi Sport Race 2019 2–3 Feb. 19 Female Political Thinkers 21 Jan.–4 Feb. 19 Gugl Indoor 9 Feb. 19 Hommages – Literary Portraits 24 Jan.–7 Feb. 19 ÖM U20 10 Feb. 19 Masterpieces of Musical History 26 Feb.–19 Mar. 19 Thriller Live 25 Feb. 19 Resonance – A Sociology of the World Relationship 25 Mar. 19 ATO 2 Mar. 19 Linz Children’s and Youth Book Days 10–12 Oct. 19 Blue Man Group 7–10 Mar. 19 Linz Children’s Culture Week 10–20 Oct. 19 BEAT IT! 11 Mar. 19 EAV 20 Mar. 19 Various events, courses, etc. on current topics and exciting Dog Fair 23–24 Mar. 19 exhibitions. Fireman SAM 27 Mar. 19 Chinese National Circus 28 Mar. 19 Group tours Ralf Schmitz 30 Mar. 19 Duration: approx. 2 hrs Master of Dirt 6 Apr. 19 Rates: group rate € 45.00, children’s tours are free Marathon Fair 12–13 Apr. 19 Timely reservation required! Junior Marathon 13 Apr. 19 18th Oberbank Linz Danube Marathon 14 Apr. 19 Contact/Information/Bookings TT Super League 27–28 Apr. 19 Dieter Nuhr 4 May 19 Volkshochschule Linz – Stadtbibliothek Linz Africa! Africa! 10–12 May 19 Kärntnerstraße 26, 4020 Linz Ehrlich Brothers 25 May 19 Tel. +43 732 7070-0 Luke Mockridge 7 Jun. 19 Business Run WKO 11 Sep. 19 [email protected] SEEED 2 Nov. 19 www.facebook.com/wissensturm TGW Futur Cup 23 Nov. 19

Renting of event rooms in the Wissensturm: Contact/Information/Bookings www.linz.at/wissensturm/vermietung.asp Stadion Linz / TipsArena Linz Linzer Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH Tel. +43 732 657311 0, [email protected] oder [email protected]

36 10 Natur

LINZ BOTANICAL GARDENS EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE OF NATURE www.linz.at/botanischergarten WITH NATURSCHAUSPIEL www.naturschauspiel.at Linz Botanical Gardens, with about 10,000 different species of plants growing on 4.2 hectares, are among the most beautiful gardens in Europe. NATURSCHAUSPIEL, the multi-award-winning educational project on nature, offers exclusive experiences of nature in the most For general information, opening hours, and the 2019 events beautiful and interesting nature reserves of Upper Austria. With an and exhibition programme, please see: expert team, you can discover unknown worlds, rare animals and im- www.linz.at/botanischergarten pressive plants. You can go for walks, research, collect, taste and be www.linztermine.at astounded at Linz’s natural treasures. www.facebook.com/BotanischerGartenLinz In addition: NATURSCHAUSPIEL offers a varied and diverse choice Offers and Prices 2019 of themed tours, especially for groups: Adults € 3.50 • The Wild City Bees Reduced for children and young people from the ages of 6 to 18, school • In the Linz Jungle pupils and students, senior citizens, people doing national military/ • Harry and the Primordial Tethys Ocean civilian service and disabled people (identification required) € 2.50 • Traces of Wilderness Group rate for 15 or more people € 2.50 p.p. More tours and all information at: Guided Tours (advance booking only) www.naturschauspiel.at For max. 30 people: Guided tours € 65.00 (at weekends € 75.00) Contact/Information/Bookings Lectures and practical gardening (incl. admission) € 8.00 Word & Sound concerts special concert rates IFAU – Institut für Angewandte Umweltbildung Wieserfeldplatz 22, 4400 Steyr ON-SITE Benetseder‘s Café Orchidee CATERING www.cafe-orchidee.at Tel. +43 7252 811990 [email protected] Contact/Information/Bookings

Botanischer Garten LINZ MARKETS Roseggerstraße 20, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 7070 0 Rummaging, sampling and shopping at the Linz markets to Fax +43 732 7070 1874 one’s heart’s content [email protected] Curio flea market: Saturdays from 6 am–2 pm on Hauptplatz Opening hours: 10 Nov.–end of Feb. at Neues Rathaus (New City Hall) in Urfahr Jan./Feb. and Nov./Dec. 9 am–4 pm Südbahnhofmarkt Mon. to Fri. 6 am–8 pm, Sat. 6 am–6 pm Mar. and Oct. 9 am–5 pm ORF programme Arcimboldo – Live vom Markt every Saturday Apr.–Sep. 9 am–7 pm Markthalle Altstadt Mon. to Fri. 7 am–11 pm, Sat. 9 am–4 pm, Sun. 9 am–8 pm Greenhouses: Urfahr fruit and vegetable market Mon. to Fri. 6 am–8 pm March to October: 9 am–5 pm Sat. 6 am–12 noon, Additional market stands: Mon.–Sat. 6 am–1 pm November to February: 9 am–4 pm Urfahranermarkt Spring Market 27 Apr.–5 May 19 The garden is closed on 24, 25 and Autumn Market 28 Sep.–6 Oct. 19 31 Dec. and on 1 Jan.

37 11 Pöstlingbergbahn Adventure World

PÖSTLINGBERGBAHN PÖSTLINGBERGBAHN–MUSEUM www.poestlingbergbahn.at www.linzag.at

The Pöstlingbergbahn, the steepest adhesion railway in Europe, has The lovingly designed information centre at the Pöstlingberg valley been making an unforgettable impression on guests from all over station is a must for lovers of historical railways. It offers an inter- the world since 1898, thanks to its extraordinary and idyllic route. active overview of the past and present of this historical railway. The launch of the new railway created a direct connection between Linz Hauptplatz and Pöstlingberg. On a stretch of track of 4.14 km, it Opening hours surmounts a difference in altitude of 255 metres in 20 minutes. Rides 1 Mar. to 1 Nov., Sat., Sun. and public holidays 10 am–4 pm, in the renovated original carriages are offered for nostalgic railway weekdays must be booked in advance. enthusiasts, depending on availability. (for groups of 10 or more people)

Timetable GROTTENBAHN Mon. to Sat. (from Hauptplatz): from 6 am at 30-minute intervals, www.grottenbahn.at Sun. and public holidays (from Hauptplatz): from 7.30 am to 10 pm (last ascent) or 10.30 pm (last descent) The grotto railway on Linz’s Pöstlingberg is a must for young and old alike. Here, you can give your imagination free rein! The realm Summer timetable of dwarves and fairy tales casts a spell over visitors. Duration of the from 1 Apr. up to and including 31 Oct., Sat., Sun. and public holidays visit to the grotto railway: approx. 45 min. (from Hauptplatz) between 10 am and 5 pm at 15-minute intervals. Events 2019 Special trips Opening 1 Mar. 19 Prices on request by: Spring Festival 23 Mar. 19 Tel. +43 732 3400 7000 Easter Holidays with Sebastian 15–23 Apr. 19 (Mon. to Thu. 8 am–4 pm, Fri. 8 am–12 noon) Mother’s Day 12 May 19 or email to: [email protected]. Father’s Day 9 Jun. 19 Fairy Tale Advent 1, 8, 15, 22 Dec. 19 Prices 2019 Ascent or descent Prices 2019 Standard ticket/adults € 3.90 Adults € 5.50, Children € 3.30 Reduced rate/children € 2.00 Reduced rates on request! Ascent and descent Subject to price increases! Standard ticket/adults € 6.40 Reduced rate/children € 3.20 Contact/Information/Bookings Adventure Ticket (ascent & descent incl. city network 24 hrs) € 9.70 Grottenbahn Reduced rate € 4.90 Am Pöstlingberg 16, 4040 Linz Subject to price increases! On request, Tel. +43 732 3400 7506 voucher payment for groups! [email protected]

Contact/Information/Bookings Opening hours: 1 Mar.–31 May 10 am–5 pm LINZ AG LINIEN 1 Jun.–31 Aug. 10 am–6 pm Wiener Straße 151, 4021 Linz 1 Sep.–1 Nov. 10 am–5 pm Tel. +43 732 3400 7000 [email protected] Advent Sundays and 8 Dec. 10 am–5 pm 24 Dec. 10am–3 pm

38 11 Pöstlingbergbahn Adventure World

HARTLAUER PHOTO GALLERY ZOO LINZ www.hartlauer-fotogalerie.at www.zoo-linz.at

At the highest point in Linz, situated at number 12 on the Pöstling- Open 365 days a year! Next to the Urfahrwänd nature reserve, berg, this gallery dedicated to the art of photography overlooks the around 600 exotic and native animals from approx. 110 different capital of the province. Hartlauer photo gallery presents national species fascinate and enchant visitors on almost 4 hectares of land. and international photographic art from the beginning of April In the newly created domestic animal park with petting area, native until the end of November. The art of photography is also shown and exotic pets and farm animals, some highly endangered, also outdoors. await you on an area of over 3,500 m² with stunning views over the city of Linz. Exhibitions 2019 Group tours “Trees and Forests” Duration: approx. 60 to 75 min Photography on the theme of wood, 5 Apr.–26 May 19 Price: € 40.00 Long night: 26 Apr. 19 for up to 20 people, plus admissions

“Travel and Holidays” Night-time Safari incl. bat search Images from far-flung places and from just around the corner, (possible Jul. and Aug.) 30 May–28 Jul. 19, Long night: 28 Jun. 19 Duration: approx. 60 to 75 min, start: 9 pm Price for up to 20 people € 100.00 “Body and Spirit” Tours only possible with advance booking on tel. +43 732 737180 Images of people ranging from portraits to nudes, 2 Aug.–29 Sep. 19, Long night: 13 Sep. 19 Tickets and prices 2019 Adults € 6.00 OFF LIMITS – Creative Photography Reduced rate* € 4.50 Clever snapshots! 4 Oct.–1 Dec. 19 Children (aged 6–13) € 3.00, Children (up to the age of 5) free Long night: 8 Nov. 19 Rate for groups of 15 or more paying People: Adults € 5.00 Prices Children (aged 6–13) € 2.50 Admission € 3.00 Reduced rate € 4.00 Reduced rate € 1.50 Subject to price changes! Children & youth up to the age of 14 are free *Reduction for senior citizens (65+), people with disabilities, trai- Free admission with a Pöstlingbergbahn and/or Grottenbahn ticket nees, students, people completing civilian or military service and school pupils (aged 14 or older) with valid identification. Contact/Information/Bookings Contact/Information/Bookings Hartlauer Fotogalerie Am Pöstlingberg 12, 4040 Linz Zoo Linz Tel. +43 732 710859 Windflachweg 1 – Pöstlingberg [email protected] 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 737180, [email protected] Opening hours: Fri.–Sun. and public holidays Opening hours: 11 am–7 pm Summer: admission from 9 am–6 pm (closing time 7 pm) or by individual arrangement Winter: admission from 9 am–4 pm (closing time 5 pm)

39 12 Technology and Architecture

VOESTALPINE STAHLWELT www.voestalpine.com/stahlwelt

Exciting world of experiences Stahlwelt Lounge ON-SITE voestalpine Stahlwelt allows a glimpse behind the scenes of Your physical well-being is taken care of in the Stahlwelt CATERING voestalpine. In exciting guided tours, the guides convey background Lounge on the ground floor. Visitors can enjoy drinks and knowledge about steel, its production, processing and its various pos- small snacks here after the guided tour. Packages for groups sible applications. Visitors will learn how car bodywork is made, about can also be organised with advance booking. You can get more infor- the secrets behind ordinary-seeming razor blades and how high-speed mation on this by telephone from our Visitors’ Service at railway tracks can be up to 120 m long. On the child-friendly family +43 50304 15-8900. tours, the content is made particularly exciting for younger visitors. Multimedia guides are available for individual visitors. Guided tours incl. plant tour Group tours of 15 people or more, Mon.–Sat. 9 am–5 pm Tour of the plant Individual visitors and small groups up to 15 people, Sat. 11 am After the tour, you will head out in multi-media buses onto the 5 km2 Stahlwelt admission prices 2019 voestalpine factory premises and get up close and personal with Adults € 10.00 the most modern plant in the world of steel. This enables visitors to Reduced admission* € 8.00 experience the production plants for themselves as they come to the Groups of 15 or more people € 8.00 blast furnace, hot rolling mill or Automotive Components. A tour of School classes € 3.00 the plant is only possible as part of a guided tour. From Monday to Children aged 6 and above € 8.00, Children under the age of 6 free Saturday, individual visitors are able to join a group tour, as long as Plant tour € 10.00 p. p. there are still places available on the pre-booked guided tours. School classes € 3.00 * Reduced rate: groups of 15 or more people, school pupils, students Extraordinary architecture up to the age of 26, people doing national military or civilian service, Even the architecture of the voestalpine Stahlwelt is definitely worth senior citizens, people with disabilities seeing. The building is reminiscent of a periscope and opens up a unique perspective on the voestalpine factory premises. Over five Contact/Information/Bookings floors, the architecture will particularly astound you with its alter- voestalpine Stahlwelt GmbH nation between various different spaces, opening up a multifaceted voestalpine-Straße 4, 4020 Linz world of adventure. Visitors’ Service: Mon.–Thu. 8 am–4 pm, Fri. 8 am–2 pm Tel. +43 50304 15 8900, [email protected]

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40 12 Technology and Architecture

BLUE DANUBE AIRPORT LINZ LINZ HAUPTBAHNHOF www.linz-airport.com oebb.at

Welcome to the magic world of flying. A guided tour of the airport Linz Central Station was built in the most architecturally modern dis- gives you a chance to have a look behind the scenes of international trict of Linz and has already been awarded the title “Austria’s most travel and to learn fascinating facts about the technology. attractive railway station” several times. The completely re-designed building offers excellent travel service and has a perfect design, Tours Book by telephone both architecturally and is an architecturally outstanding model for Tour days: Mon., Tue. and Wed. (except on public holidays) other European destinations. Meeting point: information desk Time period: May–Sep., Time: 10 am or 2 pm Contact/Information/Bookings Duration: approx. 1.5 hrs Number of people: max. 40 people per group Linz Hauptbahnhof Tours are offered for groups only, not for individuals. Bahnhofplatz 3- 6 Prices per group: on enquiry 4020 Linz

On this tour, you get a look behind the scenes of a regional airport. The route takes you from the check-in area to security control, the Panther and the hangar. Book by telephone at the Marketing Depart- ment. (Ms Kräutl or Ms Springer) Tel: +43 7221 600 1504 or 1503.

For tours outside of the indicated period, there is a team of specially trained Austria Guides available. Tours in a variety of languages can also easily be arranged. For special offers for groups, corporate away days or clubs please enquire directly: Solar City © Pertlwieser Austria Guide Silvia Mayr-Pranzender, Tel.: +43 664 4136858, [email protected], price on enquiry SOLARCITY LINZ-PICHLING www.solarcity.linz.at Roof terrace You can enjoy the best view from the roof terrace, which is acces- A district with energy sible free of charge during the summer months from 6 am to 11 pm In solarCity, funded by the EU and the Province of Upper Austria and daily. planned by internationally recognised architects, the Upper Austrian capital Linz has realised a widely admired urban development pro- ON-SITE Sky Gourmet CATERING ject. The three key supports of sustainability –economy, ecology and www.linz-airport.com/sky-gourmet social stability – have been accorded equal consideration.

Contact/Information/Bookings Expert guided tours (on request) Duration: 1.5 hrs Flughafen Linz GesmbH Maximum group size: 50 people Flughafenstraße 1 Language: German, or price on request for other languages 4063 Hörsching Tel. +43 7221 600 0 Contact/Information/Bookings Fax +43 7221 600 100 [email protected] Direktion Planung, Technik und Umwelt Tel. +43 732 7070 3000 Fax + 43 732 7070 54 3000 [email protected]

41 13 Contemporary History

MAUTHAUSEN MEMORIAL GUSEN MEMORIAL www.mauthausen-memorial.org www.gusen-memorial.org

Between 1938 and 1945, around 190,000 people from all over Europe Just a few kilometres away from Mauthausen was Gusen, a se- were imprisoned at the Nazi concentration camp Mauthausen and condary camp of the Mauthausen concentration camp, which was its over 40 subsidiary camps; around 90,000 people were murdered actually larger than the main camp. Today, only a few traces of the there. You can visit the preserved historical buildings and construc- concentration camp still remain. The former crematorium and the tions, the Wiener Graben quarry with the stairs of death, more than exhibition “The Gusen Concentration Camp 1939–1945. 20 national monuments, two permanent exhibitions and a memorial Traces – Fragments – Reconstructions” can be visited in the memo- room, the “Room of Names”. rial.

Offers and prices 2019 Offers and prices 2019 Guided walking tours for groups Guided walking tours Minimum number of participants: 15 people Minimum number of participants: 15 people Duration: approx. 2 hrs Age: from the age of 14 Age: from the age of 14 Admission: € 5.00; reduced rate: € 3.00 Tour of Gusen (on the site of the former concentration camp Gusen I) Walking tour with discussions before and after Duration: 2 hrs This form of mediation combines a tour with a preliminary and Admission: € 5.00; reduced rate: € 3.00 follow-up discussion to enhance the interaction. Duration: 3.5 hrs Gusen Audio Trail Age: from the age of 14 Gusen audio trail is an art project about engaging with memories Admission: € 7.00; reduced rate € 5.00 and life on the site of the former Gusen concentration camp. On the audio trail, visitors search for the vanished memory of a historically Further educational offers as well as audio guides and the audio burdened residential area. guide app are available at www.mauthausen-memorial.org Starting point and issue of the audio players: Visitors’ Centre at Bistro Mauthausen Memorial Gusen Memorial.

An integration bistro of Diakoniewerk ON-SITE Free of charge by prior arrangement and with advance booking. CATERING Tel.: +43 7238 291 84 [email protected] Contact/Information/Bookings

Contact/Information/Bookings Memorial Gusen Georgestraße 6, 4222 Langenstein KZ-Gedenkstätte Mauthausen Tel. +43 7238 2269-35 Mauthausen Memorial [email protected] Erinnerungsstraße 1, 4310 Mauthausen

Information: tel. +43 7238 2269 [email protected] Bookings at www.mauthausen-memorial.org Tel. +43 7238 2269 35 (Booking service Tue.–Fri. 9 am–12 noon) [email protected]

42 13 Contemporary History

EDUCATIONAL AND MEMORIAL SITE AIR-RAID SHELTER TOURS SCHLOSS HARTHEIM www.limonistollen.at www.schloss-hartheim.at As part of contemporary historical guided tours with specially trained Austria Guides, it is possible to visit parts of Linz’s air-raid Schloss Hartheim is the location of the memorial to the victims of shelters. the Nazi euthanasia programme and the exhibition “Value of Life”. Duration: 1.5 hrs It provides information on the historical events as well as current Combination with city tour is possible. developments and discussions in the areas of ethics, medicine, bio- Age: 14+ technology and disabilities. Reference rates: Offers and prices 2019 German: excl. 20% VAT: € 160.00 Tours Surcharge for English, French, Italian or Hungarian: € 15.00 Guided tours and educational programmes with various focuses are max. 20 people per guide, several groups possible at the same time only possible with advance booking. Duration: 1.5 to 2 hrs Meeting point: Admission to the memorial free In front of the air-raid shelters, Limonigasse 10 Admission to the exhibition “Value of Life” Possible parking: metered car park at the corner between Rosegger- Adults € 3.00, Children and youth € 2.00 straße/Hopfengasse; can be reached by public transport on line 27 Admission with adult supervision or educational programme (Hopfengasse stop) Adults € 5.00, Children and youth € 4.00

Café Lebenswert ON-SITE Contact/Information/Bookings An integration cafe run by the Hartheim Institute CATERING Tel. +43 7274 6536 542 Linz Guide Service Tel. +43 650 2009 009 Contact/Information/Bookings [email protected] Lern- und Gedenkort Schloss Hartheim Schloßstraße 1, 4072 Alkoven Tel. +43 7274 6536 546, Fax +43 7274 6536 548 [email protected] Opening hours: Mon. and Fri. 9 am–3 pm, Tue. to Thu. 9 am–4 pm, Sundays and public holidays 10 am–5 pm, closed Sat.

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Contemporary History Museum © voestalpine

VOESTALPINE CONTEMPORARY HISTORY MUSEUM www.voestalpine.com/zeitgeschichte

“One step ahead” is voestalpine’s motto and philosophy. With this Individual tours and small groups of up to 15 people museum, the corporation takes a look back – into its own history – Wed., Thu. and Sat. 9 am–5 pm and thereby carefully and extensively explores the dark chapter of Fri. 1 pm–5 pm its early years. voestalpine is doing this out of responsibility for its own history and in the knowledge that only those who confront their Admission to the museum is free. pasts can also look towards the future. The museum is dedicated to the forced labourers who were made to work by the Nazis in Linz for Contact/Information/Bookings the “Reichswerke Hermann Göring AG Berlin”. It stands for responsi- ble interaction with the corporation’s history and critically confronts voestalpine Stahlwelt GmbH this dark chapter of Austria’s past. voestalpine-Straße 4, 4020 Linz Visitors’ Service: Group tours for 15 or more people Mon. to Thu. 8 am–4 pm Mon. to Sat. 9 am–5 pm Fri. 8 am–2 pm, Tel. +43 50304 15 8900 Duration: 1.5–2 hrs [email protected]

Linz History 100 Years Since the End A free overview plan The contemporary history plan of the First World War sheds light on the historical events in Linz between 1934 and 1955. Contemporary history exhibition tip

Between the Wars. Upper Austria 1918 to 1938 Until Feb. 20, Schlossmuseum Linz

44 Are you keen on steel? Guided tour of the Stahlwelt and plant tour on the premises of voestalpine. www.voestalpine.com/stahlwelt, see page 40

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Pöstling- Straße der Kaiser DAN U B E bergbahn 13 forum metall Drei- und Könige Atelierhaus faltigkeits- Mural Harbour Obere Donaulände Salzamt säule Tabakfabrik Altes Rathaus Untere Donaulände Linz „Galerie mit 200 12 H Fassaden- Places of interest Franz-Josefs- 3 o f 44 Kaisergasse b Gemälden“ Römerberg- Warte tunnel e 32 StifterHaus A7 38 r 14 Ludlgasse 19 Hofg. g Hofg. Alter 14 Old City Hall Pfarrplatz Herbert- Donausteig Martinskirche Schlossmuseum 62 Markt Bayer- 20 18 15 Keplerhaus Altstadt Stadtpfarr- Donau Platz Lederergasse Hahneng. 50 Pfarrg. kirche Touristik Kaisergasse 16 Stadtpfarrkirche A Tummel- l Hauptplatz Handelshafen t s Lederergasse platz t Posthof

a 17 Jesuitenkirche (Old Cathedral) d Mozarthaus Gruberstraße Theatergasse t 21 Domg. Jesuiten- Theater i. d. Fadingerstraße Lederergasse Landes- 43 Klosterstraße 18 Hauptplatz & Dreifaltigkeitssäule Lessingstraße K kirche Innenstadt a theater Alter Dom p 23 22 19 Martinskirche u Linz Museumstr z Landhaus .

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15 Autominuten Bischofstr. e 26 Karmeliterkirche über B139 Karmeliten- Harrrachstraße 24 27 Ursulinenkirche kirche H Atrium o Kapuzinerstraße p City Center Haribo 28 Tabakfabrik Linz f eißenwolffstraße e Mozart- W n Rudigierstr. Shop g Stifterstraße kreuzung 29 Architekturforum OÖ Volksküche a s M. Luther- Eisenhandstraße s Theater e Mozartstraße 30 New City Hall Botanischer Kirche Garten Tribüne Linz

31 Wissensturm: Volkshochschule Linz 37 Casino Dinghoferstraße Stupa Linz Starhembergstraße Cineplexx Volksfeststraße Krankenhausstraße – Linz city library Palais Wurmstraße 47 Hessen- Kaufmännischer Humboldtstraße

68 Verein platz Khevenhüllerstraße Pöstlingberg Adventure World Bürger- Bismarckstraße Lustenauerstraße Stadion straße Südbahnhof-

Linz Schiller- Bürgerstraße Schubertstraße Markt V Landes- Prinz-Eugen-Straße olksgartenstr park 32 Pöstlingberg railway bibliothek Schillerstraße Schillerstraße A7 33 Pöstlingberg pilgrimage basilica Coulinstraße 67 Goethestraße Goethe-

34 Grotto railway 65 W Stockhofstraße . kreuzung a l Goethestraße d Europaplatz 35 Zoo Linz e Design Center g g s Volks- Linz t Power Franckstraße 36 Pöstlingberg viewing platform r 40 a garten 41 ß Tower e Musiktheater Zeitgeschichte Bergschlößl Blumauerstraße MUSEUM Stern- TipsArena warte Wissens- Blumauerstraße voestalpine Nature turm Bus- Ziegeleistraße Bahnhof

31 37 Botanical Gardens 38 Franz-Josef-Warte Hauptbahnhof W 39 Donaupark iener Straße A. Grün - Straße Haltestelle voestalpine Westbus 40 Volksgarten Anzengruberstraße Stahlwelt 41 Observatory

Theatres Shopping 42 Musiktheater Linz 43 Schauspielhaus + Junges Theater 49 Theater in der Innenstadt Landstraße 44 Kulturgasthaus Alte Welt 50 Linzer Kellertheater 55 Arkade 45 Brucknerhaus 51 Kulturzentrum Hof 56 Passage 46 Posthof 52 Tribüne Linz 57 Atrium City Center 47 Kinderkulturzentrum Kuddelmuddel 53 Theater Maestro 58 LentiaCity 48 Theater Phönix 54 Puppenkistlbühne 59 Südbahnhofmarkt

46 Pöstlingberg Biologiezentrum Erholungspark Grottenbahn 54 Linz Donaulände- Pleschingersee Johannes Kepler 9 Lentia City Universität Science Park Bischöﬂiches Aussichtsplattform Blütenstraße Gymnasium Hartlauer Petrinum Fotogalerie Pöstlingberg- Reindlstraße bahn Museum Zeltplatz

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Pöstling- DAN U B E bergbahn 28 Straße der Kaiser Drei- und Könige Atelierhaus faltigkeits- Mural Harbour 73 Obere Donaulände Salzamt säule Tabakfabrik Altes Rathaus Untere Donaulände Linz „Galerie mit 200 H 51 Fassaden- Franz-Josefs- o f 15 Kaisergasse b 10 Gemälden“ Römerberg- Warte tunnel e 7 StifterHaus A7 r 14 Ludlgasse Hofg. g Hofg. Alter 63 29 Pfarrplatz Donausteig Martinskirche Schlossmuseum Markt Herbert- Bayer- Altstadt Stadtpfarr- Donau Platz Lederergasse Hahneng. Pfarrg. 16 kirche Touristik Kaisergasse A Tummel- l Hauptplatz Handelshafen t s Lederergasse platz t Posthof

a d Mozarthaus Gruberstraße Theatergasse t Domg. Jesuiten- Theater i. d. Fadingerstraße Lederergasse Landes- Klosterstraße 46 Lessingstraße K kirche Innenstadt a theater Alter Dom p 17 49 u Linz Museumstr z Landhaus . i Dametzstr n 8 Landes- e Tauben- 69 Museumstr r . s Graben galerie t markt r a Linz ß Promenade Ursulinenkirche Industriezeile e

27 . 6 56 Nordico E

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15 Autominuten Bischofstr. e über B139 Karmeliten- Harrrachstraße 25 26 kirche H Atrium o Kapuzinerstraße p City Center Haribo f 57 eißenwolffstraße e Mozart- W n Rudigierstr. Shop g Stifterstraße kreuzung a s M. Luther- Eisenhandstraße s Theater e Mozartstraße Botanischer Kirche 52 Garten Tribüne Linz

Casino Dinghoferstraße Stupa Linz 72 Starhembergstraße Cineplexx Volksfeststraße Krankenhausstraße Palais 71 Wurmstraße Hessen- Kaufmännischer Humboldtstraße Verein 53 platz Khevenhüllerstraße Bürger- Bismarckstraße Lustenauerstraße 59 Stadion straße Südbahnhof-

Linz Schiller- Bürgerstraße Schubertstraße Markt V Landes- Prinz-Eugen-Straße olksgartenstbibliothekr park Schillerstraße Schillerstraße A7 Coulinstraße Goethestraße Goethe-

W Stockhofstraße . kreuzung a l Goethestraße d Europaplatz e Design Center g g s Volks- Linz t Power Franckstraße 66 r a garten ß Tower e Musiktheater Zeitgeschichte Bergschlößl 42 Blumauerstraße MUSEUM Stern- TipsArena warte Wissens- Blumauerstraße voestalpine turm Bus- Ziegeleistraße Bahnhof

Hauptbahnhof W 5 iener Straße A. Grün - Straße Haltestelle voestalpine Westbus 48 Anzengruberstraße Stahlwelt

Meeting places 60 Urfahr fruit & vegetable market 70 Moviemento 61 Hauptstraße Urfahr 65 Stadium and TipsArena Linz 71 Cineplexx 62 Old Town 66 Design Center Linz 72 Palais Kaufmännischer Verein 63 Pfarrplatz 67 Regional Library of Upper Austria 73 Mural Harbor 64 Eisenhandstraße 68 Casino Linz 69 City Kino

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Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc

Pilgrimage Church of OBERPFALZ VLTAVA St John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora Weltkulturerbe Krumau (75 km) Sehenswerte Altstadt, Schloss und Kulturpro- TSCHECHISCHE MOLDAU gramm. Route: Freistadt–Linz–Krumau–Bad Leonfelden. DEUTSCHLAND REPUBLIK Gardens and Castle at Tugendhat Villa in Brno Kroměříž Jewish Quarter and St Procopius‘ Basilica in Třebíč NÜRNBERG Regensburg Historic Centre of Telč Nationalpark Sumava Ceske Budejovice Straubing VLTAVA Nationalpark 14 Excursions in the Surrounding AreaBayerischer Wald

DANUBE Holašovice Historical Village Reservation Pilsen Kulturhauptstadt 2015 (230 km) VLTAVA Pilsen ist eine Stadt der Industrie und des Bieres.

Lednice-Valtice Cultural Dank der hochwertigen kulturellen Angebote Landscape trägt sie den Titel Europäische Kulturhauptstadt DANUBE Cesky Krumlov Passau für das Jahr 2015. Anreise per Bus oder Bahn. Route: Linz-Budweis-Pilsen.

Rohrbach Bad Leonfelden LOWER AUSTRIA Freistadt SLOWAKEI Krems LOWER BAVARIA Schärding Upper-Danube and Bad Zell Aschach Valleys DANUBE European Nature LINZ Reserve Bad Füssing Eferding Mauthausen Melk WACHAU

Therme DANUBE DANUBE Geinberg Bad Schallerbach Wien Enns Ried St. Florian Bratislava Wels Nationalpark Donau-Auen Budweis (95 km) München Steyr Elegante Bürgerhäuser, die einen der größten DANUBE Vöcklabruck Bad Hall Marktplätze Europas säumen, sowie ein ausge- Semmering- zeichnetes Brauhaus, in dem das Original Bud- Gmunden eisenbahn weiser-Bier gebraut wird, erleben Sie in Budweis. Kirchdorf an Mondsee der Krems Weyer Markt Route: Linz – Budweis per Bahn oder Bus.

Prehistoric pile Kalkalpen dwellings around Ebensee the Alps National Park St. Wolfgang Windischgarsten BURGENLAND Salzburg Bad Ischl

Berchtesgaden National Park SALZBURG Hallstatt STYRIA UNGARN

Weltkulturerbe Regensburg (230 km) EXCURSIONS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA Regensburg ist UNESCO Weltkulturerbe und kann www.linztourismus.at/ausfluege auf eine über 2000-jährige Geschichte zurückbli- cken. Anreise über das Oö. Donautal mit Schlöge- Ausﬂ üge iLinzn lies die not only in theE centreu ofroparegi Europe, but also in the hearto ofn Upper Do Austria, nsurroundedau by- theM partnero areasld Salzkammergut,au Pyhrn-Priel ner Schlinge. Schifffahrt Linz-Regensburg, retour and Donau Region. Many excursion destinations can therefore be easily reached in a very short time. In addition, there are six UNESCO per Bahn oder Bus. World Heritage Sites within a radius of less than 200 km.

Stadt Salzburg (135 km) Weltkulturerbe Hallstatt (130 km) Panoramatour Salzkammergut Nationalpark Kalkalpen (75 km) Welterberegion Wachau (160 km) Dreiﬂ üssestadt Passau (120 km) Mit Besuch des Geburtshauses des City of SalzburgBeeindruckende (135 km) Berg- und Seenwelt, Erlebnis UNESCO(130 km) World Heritage Site Hallstatt (130 km) Wald, Wasser, Fels und Almen prägen die Natur- Vorbei an romantischen Donaustädten in die Anreise über das Oö. Donautal mit Komponisten W. A. Mozart. With a visit to the„Salzwelten“. house where theRoute: composer Linz–T W.raunsee–Bad A. Mozart was Ischl– ImpressiveMit Gmundner landscape Keramik, of mountains Kaiserstadt and Bad lakes, Ischl, Salzwelten landschaft. Adventure. Mit Besuch der Romantikstadt Steyr berühmte Weinbauregion mit Stift Melk. Route: Schlögener Schlinge. Schifffahrt born. Hallstatt und retour. Route:Weißem Linz–Traunsee–Bad Rössl am Wolfgangsee. Ischl–Hallstatt Route: Linz- and back. und eines Maultrommelmachers in Molln. Linz–Grein–Melk–Schifffahrt bis Krems. Linz–Passau, retour per Regau–Gmunden–Bad Ischl–St. Wolfgang–St. Route: Linz–Steyr–Molln. Bahn oder Bus. Gilgen–Mondsee

Kalkalpen National Park (75 km) Romantic Steyr (47 km) Forest, water, rock and Alpine pastures dominate the natural Experience the atmosphere of old townhouses of the Gothic, landscape. With a visit to the romantic town of Steyr and a jaw-harp- Renaissance, baroque and rococo periods. TIP: Steyrtal Museum maker in Molln. Route: Linz–Steyr–Molln. Railway, Museum of the Working World.

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Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc

Pilgrimage Church of OBERPFALZ VLTAVA St John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora Weltkulturerbe Krumau (75 km) Sehenswerte Altstadt, Schloss und Kulturpro- TSCHECHISCHE MOLDAU gramm. Route: Freistadt–Linz–Krumau–Bad Leonfelden. DEUTSCHLAND REPUBLIK Gardens and Castle at Tugendhat Villa in Brno Kroměříž Jewish Quarter and St Procopius‘ Basilica in Třebíč NÜRNBERG Regensburg Historic Centre of Telč Nationalpark Sumava Ceske Budejovice Straubing VLTAVA Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald 14 Excursions in the Surrounding Area

DANUBE Holašovice Historical Village Reservation Pilsen Kulturhauptstadt 2015 (230 km) VLTAVA Pilsen ist eine Stadt der Industrie und des Bieres.

Therme DANUBE DANUBE Geinberg Bad Schallerbach WelsWien with Welios OÖ Science Center (40 km) Natural Theatre of the Danube Bend at Schlögen (40 km) Enns Ried St. Florian Historical Old Town on Roman foundations.Bratislava Guided tours of the Discover the Danube’s spectacular river meander on foot, by bike or Wels Old Town withNationalpark Austria Guides; WELIOS®.Energie.Erlebnis.Haus by boat. Donau-Auen Budweis (95 km) München Steyr Elegante Bürgerhäuser, die einen der größten – interactive exhibition on 3,000 m² focusedDANUBE on the theme of Vöcklabruck Bad Hall renewable energy. Marktplätze Europas säumen, sowie ein ausge- Semmering- zeichnetes Brauhaus, in dem das Original Bud- Gmunden eisenbahn weiser-Bier gebraut wird, erleben Sie in Budweis. Kirchdorf an Mondsee der Krems Weyer Markt Route: Linz – Budweis per Bahn oder Bus.

Prehistoric pile Kalkalpen dwellings around Ebensee the Alps National Park St. Wolfgang Windischgarsten BURGENLAND Salzburg Bad Ischl

Berchtesgaden National Park SALZBURG Hallstatt STYRIA UNGARN Passau, the city on three rivers (120 km) Panoramic tour of the Salzkammergut (130 km) Travel there via the Upper Austrian Danube Valley, with the Danube With Gmunden pottery, the Imperial town of Bad Ischl, Hotel Weißes Weltkulturerbe Regensburg (230 km) bend at Schlögen. Boat trip Linz–Passau, returning by bus or railway.RegensburgRössl ist am UNESCO Wolfgangsee. Weltkulturerbe Route: Linz–Regau–Gmunden–Bad und kann Ischl–St. auf eine Wolfgang–St.über 2000-jährige Gilgen–Mondsee. Geschichte zurückbli- cken. Anreise über das Oö. Donautal mit Schlöge- Ausﬂ üge in die Europaregion Donau-Moldau ner Schlinge. Schifffahrt Linz-Regensburg, retour per Bahn oder Bus.

UNESCO World Heritage Site Wachau (160 km) Enns (26 km) Sail past romantic Danube towns into the famous winegrowing Head to Austria’s oldest city and the Lauriacum museum on the trail region, with Melk’s priory. Route: Linz–Grein–Melk–river cruise to of the Roman legionaries. Here you’ll find one of the most important Stadt Salzburg (135 km) Weltkulturerbe Hallstatt (130 km) Panoramatour Salzkammergut Nationalpark Kalkalpen (75 km) Welterberegion Wachau (160 km) Dreiﬂ üssestadt Passau (120 km) Mit Besuch des Geburtshauses des Beeindruckende Berg- und Seenwelt, Erlebnis (130 km) Wald, Wasser, Fels und Almen prägen die NatuKrems.r- Vorbei an romantischen Donaustädten in die Anreise überRoman das collections Oö. Donautal in Austria. mit Komponisten W. A. Mozart. „Salzwelten“. Route: Linz–Traunsee–Bad Ischl– Mit Gmundner Keramik, Kaiserstadt Bad Ischl, landschaft. Mit Besuch der Romantikstadt Steyr berühmte Weinbauregion mit Stift Melk. Route: Schlögener Schlinge. Schifffahrt Hallstatt und retour. Weißem Rössl am Wolfgangsee. Route: Linz- und eines Maultrommelmachers in Molln. Linz–Grein–Melk–Schifffahrt bis Krems. Linz–Passau, retour per Regau–Gmunden–Bad Ischl–St. Wolfgang–St. Route: Linz–Steyr–Molln. Bahn oder Bus. Gilgen–Mondsee

UNESCO World Heritage Site Krumau (75 km) Thermenwelt Oberösterreich Worth seeing are the Old Town, the Schloss and the cultural The curative springs are oases of calm and relaxation. Linz–Gein- programme. Route: Linz–Freistadt–Bad Leonfelden–Krumau. berg (102 km), Linz–Bad Schallerbach (47 km), Linz–Bad Ischl (112 km), Linz–Bad Zell (36 km), Linz–Bad Hall (40 km).

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ADVENT TIME – LINZ 2019 www.linzadvent.at

At this colder time of year, everything in Linz revolves around diverse Christkindl markets, culinary joys, cosy shopping trips and spending time with friends and family. In the Danube city bedecked with Christmas lights, visitors can buy their presents for the holiday in a relaxed atmosphere and reward themselves with some of the popular Linzer Torte. Visiting exciting exhibitions, attending advent concerts or taking a trip to a concert or the theatre will make your stay a memorable one. © A. Röbl

MARKET TIME CULTURE TIME Advent concerts in Linz’s churches • Christkindl market on Hauptplatz Schedule on request 16 Nov.–23 Dec. 19, daily from 10 am–8 pm Concert programme in the Brucknerhaus • Christmas market in Linz’s Volksgarten www.brucknerhaus.at (from May 19) 16 Nov.–23 Dec. 19, Mon.–Sat. 9 am –7 pm, Sun. and public holidays 10 am–7 pm Performances in the Musiktheater and Schauspielhaus an der Promenade • Winter market on Pfarrplatz www.landestheater-linz.at (from March 19) 23 Nov.–23 Dec. 19, daily from 11 am–9 pm Nativity scene exhibition in the Schlossmuseum Linz • Christmas biscuits market at the Josef Linz www.landesmuseum.at 30 Nov., 7, 11, 21 Dec. 19, Saturdays 9 am–5 pm “The Paths to Christmas” for more markets, see: www.linzadvent.at on the Mariendom special tour about Austria’s largest nativity scene in the crypt and in the inner gallery about the Christmas window. ICE MAGIC LINZ – EXHIBITION OF ICE SCULPTURES Tip: free voucher Volksgarten, mid-Nov. 19 to beginning of Jan. 20 booklets

for the Christkindl market on Hauptplatz and the Christmas market in the Volksgarten!

SHOPPING TIME

Christmas shopping in the relaxed atmosphere in the city centre is a lot of fun. Visitors will find individual present ideas for their loved ones in the hundreds of shops on the popular Landstraße and in the side streets. At the end of the shopping trip, pubs and restaurants invite you in for an enjoyable time. www.linzer-city.at

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FAMILY TIME Linz City Express “Fairytale Advent” Christmas trips with Christmas stories from all around the world. in the Grottenbahn on the Pöstlingberg Advent Sundays 10 am–5 pm Departures daily according to the timetable on www.geigers.at

Tip: in order to shorten the waiting times for the Christkind or baby Through the Old Town with the Night Watchman Jesus, who brings the presents in Austria, the Grottenbahn is also Christmassy walking tour through the Old Town with stories about open on 24 Dec. 19 from 10 am–3 pm. the customs of the Middle Ages; schedule on request!

Linz candle dipping St. Nicholas trip on the Crystal Ship in the Austria Classic Hotel Wolfinger, Hauptplatz 30 Nov. 19, 11 am–12.30 pm and 2 pm–3.30 pm 9 Nov.–22 Dec. 19 from 8.30 am–6 pm. Adults € 15.50 / children € 10.50

ADVENT BOAT TRIPS ON THE CRYSTAL SHIP Advent Buffet Trip with traditional music Experience trip from Linz 24 Nov., 1, 8, 15 Dec. 19 from 12 noon–4 pm, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 Nov. 19 per person incl. buffet € 49.00 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 Dec. 19, 2 pm–4 pm € 15.50 p.p.

Christmas Magic 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 Nov. 19 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 Dec. 19 Duration of the trip: 7 pm–11 pm Route: Linz – Danube Valley – Linz per person incl. mulled wine reception, four-course menu and live music € 49.50 © A. Röbl

* Changes to the schedule and programme are reserved! Updated: Nov. 2018

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New Year in the Danube City 2019/20

BOAT TRIPS

New Year’s Gala on the Crystal Ship Landestheater 31 Dec. 19, 7.30 pm–1 am, € 149.50 per person incl. welcome cock- New Year’s performances at the Musiktheater tail, gala buffet, midnight soup + live music and Schauspielhaus an der Promenade 31 Dec. 19

Linzerin: € 135.00 | fleet: € 115.00 Information and tickets: Landestheater Linz Tel. +43 732 7611 400 New Year’s Trip 2020 on the Crystal Ship [email protected] 29 Dec. 19, 5/6 Jan. 20 from 12 noon–4 pm www.landestheater-linz.at 4 Jan. 20, 11.30 am–3.30 pm and 7 pm–11 pm per person incl. buffet € 49.50 Traditional Aperschnalzen in front of the Landhaus 11 am, traditional Upper Austrian whip-cracking at New Year. Free admission CONCERTS & THEATRE The detailed Advent and New Year programme will be available Brucknerhaus from autumn 19. New Year’s concerts in the large and middle auditoriums 31 Dec. 19 New Year’s concert with the Bruckner Orchestra Linz, 1 Jan. 20, 4 pm Information and tickets: Brucknerhaus Service Centre Tel. +43 732 775230, [email protected], www.brucknerhaus.at

* Changes to the schedule and programme are reserved! Updated: Nov. 2018

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Advent magic in Upper Austria Linz and St. Florian

Arrival: daily, 23 Nov. to 22 Dec. 19 Minimum number of participants: 20 people, free place for 21st person

Linz’s baroque Hauptplatz with the Christkindl market is ablaze with festive lights and entices you © Peter Provaznik with traditional handicrafts and the aromas of Bratwurst, punch and Lebkuchen. As you browse, taste and buy beautiful gifts for your nearest and dearest on a visit to one of Linz’s many Advent and Christmas markets, you really will be filled with delightful anticipation for Christmas! The baroque Priory of St. Florian shines in seasonal splendour by the gates of the city of Linz. Carols resound from the mighty Bruckner Organ, and the St. Florian Boys’ Choir have also put together a wonderful Christmas repertoire.

1st day: Advent in Linz Take a guided tour through the festively decorated city of Linz and then allow yourself to be spirited away by the wonderful ambience at the Christkindl market on Hauptplatz or the Christmas market in the Volksgarten. With the voucher booklets for these markets, you can benefit from many discounts and offers.

2nd day: Advent in St. Florian First you travel to St. Florian, where you will be received in the priory courtyard with hot spiced cider and Advent Stollen. Then go on a tour of the library, the marble hall, the priory basilica and the vault.

OUR TIP: Bake an Original Linzer Torte at Jindrak Konditorei.

SERVICES INCLUDED – 2-DAY PROGRAMME • 1 x overnight stay and breakfast buffet in a good middle-class hotel in Linz • Festive city walking tour • Voucher booklet for the Christmas markets with discounts • Admission to and guided tour of St. Florian’s Priory incl. reception with hot spiced cider and Advent Stollen Information and Bookings: OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Straße 119, 4041 Linz Price per person and night Tel. +43 732 7277 270, Fax +43 732 7277 210 € 79.00 in a double room with breakfast [email protected] www.gruppentouren.at € 109.00 in a single room with breakfast

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ALTE WELT - RESTAURANT ARCOTEL Nike Linz • Austrian delicacies and vegetarian specialities On the Danube but still in the centre, with the most beautiful terrace • Garden that can be covered in the Renaissance arcade courtyard in Linz. Groups are very welcome on the Danube terrace and in the • Medieval vault with a small theatre stage restaurant with panoramic views. • Right on Hauptplatz • Coaches can stop in front of the restaurant for the passengers • Seasonal and regional cuisine with both Austrian and to get on or off. international specialities • Coach parking approx. 5 minutes’ walk away • Lunch menu, open on Sundays • Max. group capacity: total of 150 people • Right next to the Brucknerhaus, coach parking available • Groups also possible outside of opening hours, by arrangement • Groups outside of the opening hours by arrangement • Languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Norwegian, Russian and Swedish ARCOTEL Nike Linz Untere Donaulände 9, 4020 Linz, Tel. +43 732 7626 1416 Alte Welt - Restaurant www.arcotelhotels.com/nike Hauptplatz 4, 4020 Linz [email protected] Tel. +43 732 770053, Fax +43 732 770053 4 www.altewelt.at, [email protected] Mon.–Sun. 11.30 am–2 pm and 5.30 pm–9.30 pm, Mon.–Fri. 11.30 am–2.30 pm; Sat. 12 noon–2.30 pm; Mon.–Sun. 5.30 pm–2 am 2 pm–6 pm reduced menu

ARKADENHOF BRUCKNER’S IN THE BRUCKNERHAUS LINZ

• Austrian or Mediterranean cuisine With a unique atmosphere and industrial style right by the Danube, • Tour groups of up to 150 people, garden for up to 120 people the café and restaurant Bruckner’s invites you for an enjoyable, feel- • Lunch menus from € 10.90, payment by voucher, good, celebratory experience. You can look forward to Upper Austrian credit/debit card, cash warmth and modern culinary diversity! Enjoy a varied choice of down- • Free of charge for drivers and guides to-earth Austrian dishes just like in Bruckner’s time and international • NON-STOP food and open DAILY from 11 am–9 pm, delicacies as well as uncomplicated lunch menus, well-chosen snacks, Sundays from 11 am–3 pm the cosy afternoon café and lively evenings before and after events. • Very fast service, provision of 2-course menu possible in 1 hour! Bruckner’s in the Brucknerhaus Linz ARKADENHOF restaurant *lounge *bar Untere Donaulände 7, 4010 Linz Landstraße 12, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 78 44 96 Tel. +43 732 795353, Fax +43 664 1019007 www.brucknerslinz.at, [email protected] www.arkadenhoflinz.at, [email protected] Mon.–Fri. 11 am–10 pm, Sat., Sun. 5 pm–10 pm Mon.–Sun. 10 am–midnight Sun & public holidays with performances 5 pm–10 pm

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CASINO LINZ CASINO RESTAURANT CHARMANTER ELEFANT & SEIN PORZELLANLADEN Innovative without overdoing it; cosmopolitan without losing touch Baraaaag! Please make yourselves at home. We are located in the with the region: the restaurant in the Casino Linz creates the finest legendary Tabakfabrik. Completely in the style of the ‘40s and with up-to-date cuisine and provides the ideal setting for the delicacies a view of the charming details of the architecture and designer Peter on your plate with its elegant flair. Behrens, we have established our restaurant, and the “Porzellan- laden” café too, in the old canteen of the Tabakfabrik. Here you can Our special restaurant tip for you: find: “Dinner & Casino” at € 59.00 p.p.: 4-course menu, welcome tokens • ele-fantastic coffee & homemade cakes worth € 20.00, a glass of frizzante* and 4 lucky tokens with the chan- • healthy meals, originating from the finest organic-quality ce of winning € 7.777.00. *or mineral water/orange juice if you wish ingredients • vegan/vegetarian, low carb & high protein dishes Casino Linz – Casino Restaurant • group reservations with individual catering Rainerstraße 2–4, 4020 Linz Charmanter Elefant & sein Porzellanladen Tel. +43 732 654487, extension number: 17602 Peter-Behrens-Platz 8/9, 4020 Linz, Tel. +43 677 628 631 25 www.charmanterelefant.at, www.porzellanladen.at www.casinos.at, [email protected] [email protected], Mon.–Fri. 9 am–6 pm Mon.–Sun. 5.30 pm–11 pm Part of the Good Karma Gastro Family

CUBUS “DAS ANTON” & CAFÉ VOLKSGARTEN IN THE MUSIKTHEATER LINZ Pleasure the Cubus way: take simple yet refined dishes, fine wines and excellent coffee specialities; serve them in a light-flooded, Culinary pleasure awaits you in “das Anton” restaurant and in the architecturally impressive ambience with a breathtaking view over Café Volksgarten at the Musiktheater Linz. Linz and the Danube. • “das Anton” is an Austrian brasserie with a show kitchen • regional cuisine; vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes • Roof terrace with a glorious view over the rooftops of Linz • air-conditioned roof terrace: seats 75, restaurant: • Breakfast, small snacks, fresh coffee and delicious cake seats 150, events room: seats 150 creations on the sun terrace at the Café Volksgarten • we are happy to open on Mondays for groups of more than 50 people das Anton CUBUS Am Volksgarten 1, 4020 Linz Ars-Electronica-Straße 1, 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 7611950, www.dasanton.at, [email protected] Tel. +43 732 944149, www.cubus.at, [email protected] Tue.–Sat. 11 am–midnight, Sun. 10 am–3 pm Tue.–Sat. 9 am–1 am, Sun. 9 am–6 pm, Café Volksgarten Mon. closed Tel. +43 732 7611959, [email protected], daily 9 am–11 pm

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DAS SCHLOSS HERBERSTEIN BRASSERIE FREISEDERWIRT The restaurant with a large panorama terrace and a view of the city, We are a typical Upper Austrian family-run business, right on and the interplay of historical and modern architecture guarantee Pöstlingberg, Linz’s local hill, and primarily offer delicacies from the not only an impressive atmosphere – first-class dishes and a selec- region. Our traditional restaurant has seating for 200 people, and a tion of drinks and wines make Das Schloss – Herberstein Brasserie a large car park right on the doorstep. new place for culinary encounters. Freisederwirt Lunch menu (Tuesday–Friday), candle light dinner (every Friday), Pöstlingberg, Freisederweg 2, 4040 Linz wedding location – get married above the roofs of Linz Tel. +43 732 731560, Fax +43 732 736065 www.freiseder.at Das Schloss-Herberstein Brasserie [email protected] Schlossberg 1a, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 302315, www.schlossbrasserie.at, [email protected] Thu.–Sat. 11 am–11 pm Tue.–Sat. 10 am–midnight, Sun. 10 am–5 pm Sun. and public holidays 10 am–9 pm, closed Mon.–Wed.

GASTHAUS „ZUM SCHIEFEN APFELBAUM“ GASTHOF ROTHMAYR

• Traditional Austrian cuisine In our traditional business, you can let yourself be treated to regional • Tour groups of up to 100 people, garden for up to 200 people and seasonal Austrian cuisine. We offer you the restaurant’s own • Lunch menus from € 9.90, payment by voucher, free car park and, in summer, a covered garden right by the Danube. credit/debit card, cash Tip: regional and seasonal offers. • Free of charge for drivers and guides • NON-STOP food and open DAILY from 11 am to 10 pm Seating: 100 seats in the garden, 70 seats in the restaurant • Sundays from 11 am to 8 pm Coach parking right in front of the building, guides and drivers eat • Provision of 2-course menu possible in 1 hour! for free (from 30 people)

Gasthaus „Zum schiefen Apfelbaum“ Gasthof Rothmayr Hanuschstraße 16, 4020 Linz St. Margarethen 17, 4020 Linz, Tel. +43 732 774849 Tel. +43 732 660380, Fax +43 732 660380 www.gasthofrothmayr.com, [email protected] www.schieferapfelbaum.at, [email protected] Mon.–Sun. 10 am–2 am Mon. 4 pm–11 pm Tue.–Fri. 11 am–2 pm and 4 pm–11 pm Sat. closed, Sun. and public holidays 11 am–3 pm

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HERBERSTEIN LINZ IBIS STYLES LINZ RESTAURANT & BAR Herberstein Linz presents its guests with an extensive à la carte menu • Trendy restaurant with terrace – an oasis in the middle of the city. Whether and a “more than steaks” approach. A particular highlight and the ideal it is for lunch or an evening meal, we have space for up to 200 people. complement to the restaurant is the premium-class sushi bar. The Herb- • Would you prefer lunch stops, full and half board, or a breakfast brunch? erstein bar is one of only a few exclusive partners of Grey Goose vodka We have the right offer for every group! in Austria. The lounges are perfect for groups of various sizes. • Free parking for buses, a heated outdoor pool as well as the children’s area and the garden invite you to stay awhile. • Dinner 4 Two (every Saturday) • Sushi cooking courses ibis Styles Linz Wankmüllerhofstraße 37, 4020 Linz Herberstein Linz Tel. +43 732 347281 109, Fax +43 732 349335 Altstadt 10, 4020 Linz, Tel. +43 732 786161, Fax +43 732 78616111 www.ibis.com/0519, [email protected] www.herberstein-linz.at, [email protected], Mon.–Fri. 12 noon–2 pm and 6 pm–9.30 pm Mon.–Sat. from 4 pm Weekends and public holidays on request

JACK THE RIPPERL JINDRAK KONDITOREI

The Ripperl (ribs) mecca in Linz on Landstraße captivates with its We live up to our slogan “Jindrak makes life sweeter” by creating modern and cosy ambience. From classic roast ribs to ribs with spe- products using traditional recipes for our customers, which are a cial seasonings and toppings and creative dishes such as rib-burg- delight for the taste buds every day: Meinl coffee, fine cakes, home- ers, rib-wraps and special salads, everything on our menu revolves made chocolate specialities. We welcome groups of up to 50 people around ribs. The rib heaven on the first floor provides the right in our confectionary shop on Herrenstraße. ambience and seating for 25 people. Tip: At Jindrak’s, the Original Linzer Torte has been produced with • Vegan and vegetarian dishes great care and craftsmanship for more than 85 years. In our show • Shady and calm courtyard with seating for 75, bakery, you can make the sweet delicacy yourself. restaurant with seating for 75 • Extra space for private parties, max. 25 people with special, all-inclusive offer Jindrak Konditorei • Right on the Landstraße Herrenstraße 22, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 779258, Fax +43 732 779258 5 Jack the Ripperl Linz www.jindrak.at Landstraße 11, 4020 Linz, Tel. +43 732 239899 [email protected] www.jack-the-ripperl.at, [email protected] Mon.–Sat. 8 am–6 pm; Mon.–Sun. 11 am–midnight, food until 11 pm Sun. and public holidays 8.30 am–6 pm

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JOSEF KEINTZEL WIRTSHAUS-BAR IM ALTEN RATHAUS

The Josef in Linz’s city centre offers a true “gastronomy city”. The • Cosy bar in vaults from the 14th century, and in the arcade master chef Stefan Millidorfer treats you to Austrian pub tapas. courtyard, a beautiful, peaceful garden Wine connoisseurs will appreciate the restaurant’s own Vinothek • We offer regional delicacies – every Saturday lunchtime, with over 800 top Austrian wines, and in the new “Kaufmann’s” cof- there is freshly prepared roast pork. feehouse, you’ll find the best coffee in the city! Beautifully designed • Our pub has seating for 100 people and an attractive bar area, event rooms for 12 to 500 guests; a large chestnut-tree garden and plus seating for 120 in the garden. direct access to the congress centre Palais Kaufmännischer Verein and the Park Inn Hotel. Underground car park with access to the Keintzel Wirtshaus-Bar im Alten Rathaus Josef. Rathausgasse 6, 4020 Linz

JOSEF Linz Tel. +43 732 777550 Landstraße 49, 4020 Linz Fax +43 732 777550 Tel. +43 732 773165, Fax +43 732 785122 6, www.josef.eu, [email protected], www.wirtshaus-bar.at, [email protected] Mon.–Sat. 10 am–2 am Mon.–Sat. 10 am–1 am Sun. 8 am–1 pm

KIRCHENWIRT KITCHEN & BAR AT COURTYARD

The oldest restaurant on Pöstlingberg, right next to the pilgrimage The restaurant seats max. 170 and the terrace in summer seats max. basilica, offers: 70. Exquisite, imaginative and diverse – on our menu, it is just one • a shady garden under lime trees for 200 people treat for your taste buds after the next! • a lounge for 30 people Tip: free coach parking in front of the hotel. • a function room for up to 100 people for coach and tour groups, weddings, company and Christmas parties and other occasions Kitchen & Bar im Courtyard by Marriott Linz • catering for private and company parties Europaplatz 2, 4020 Linz We serve meals from the Austrian cuisine and seasonal delicacies. Tel. +43 732 6959 10, Fax +43 732 606090 All dishes are home-made! Kirchenwirt am Pöstlingberg Haudum & Ruetz (open daily!) www.kitchenandbar.at, www.courtyardlinz.at, Am Pöstlingberg 6, 4040 Linz, [email protected] End station of the Pöstlingbergbahn Mon.–Sun. 6.30 am–10 am, Tel. +43 732 731071, www.kirchenwirt-linz.at, [email protected] 12 noon–2.30 pm and 6 pm–10 pm

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LENTOS CAFE-RESTAURANT PAUL’S KÜCHE.BAR.GREISSLEREI

The Lentos café-restaurant with a majestic terrace on the Danube At paul’s, in the casual and relaxed rooms in a shabby chic and vintage with a view of Pöstlingberg. design, refreshing cuisine without frills, but with great attention to detail, is served. paul’s on Domplatz offers creative, regional, colourful We cook seasonal, regional dishes. cuisine – lots of vegetarian dishes, a healthy lunch-box at midday, Additionally, there is a delicious lunch menu and great salads from steaks from special cuts, burgers and barbecue specialities. 40 varie- Mon.–Fri. Our comprehensive breakfast offer also invites you to stay ties of beer, creative cocktails and hot rhythms. The restaurant is the awhile. ideal location for company, group and family parties.

Cafe Bar Restaurant Lentos paul´s gastro gmbh Gschwendtner Gastronomie GmbH Herrenstraße 36; 4020 Linz Ernst-Koref-Promenade 1, 4020 Linz www.pauls-linz.at, [email protected], Tel. +43 732 783338, Tel. +43 732 784242 Mon.–Fri. from 11 am–1 am, [email protected] Sat. from 2 pm–1 am www.lentos-gastro.net Mon.–Sat. 9 am–midnight, Sun. 9 am–8 pm Closed Sun. and public holidays Non-stop hot food from 11 am–10 pm Non-stop hot food from 11.30 am–10.30 pm

PFEFFERSPIEL PROMENADENHOF

Welcome to the Pfefferspiel, the restaurant in the heart of Linz. Re- A playground for young and old. gional. Seasonal. Sustainable. With a lot of creativity and attention Refreshing regional and international delicacies in a pleasant atmosphere. to detail, our kitchen team delights in exciting you with new things. Close your eyes, switch off from the everyday and come with us on a Promenadenhof – SEEBER Gastro GmbH culinary journey of the imagination. Promenade 39, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 777661, Fax +43 732 777661 22 Pfefferspiel Rainerstraße 2-4 4020 Linz, first floor www.promenadenhof.at Tel. +43 732 654487, extension number: 17602 [email protected] [email protected] Mon.–Sat. 10 am–1 am Mon.–Sun 5.30 pm–11 pm Non-stop hot food 11 am–10 pm, Closed Sun. and public holidays

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RESTAURANT FISCHERHÄUSL RESTAURANT SQUARE IM PARK INN The Fischerhäusl’s motto has been “modern & traditional” since 2014. BY RADISSON LINZ Here, Austrian products are prepared for you with finesse. One of the most beautiful garden areas in Linz awaits you in summer, right by the Culinary delights in the SQUARE. Local and international specialities Danube. The restaurant itself reflects typical Austrian ambience with – prepared exactly according to your personal and individual wishes. a contemporary spin. Pleasure for the taste buds is offered for every Everyone will find something to their taste! à la carte guest, weddings, birthday parties and work parties. This is Seats: 90 why the Fischerhäusl uses freshly caught fish, “dry aged” steaks from Austria, vegetarian dishes and also classics like a Surstelze sourced in Tip: terrace in summer, top central location, wheelchair accessible Austria. Restaurant SQUARE @Park Inn by Radisson Linz Restaurant Fischerhäusl Hessenplatz 16–18, 4020 Linz Flussgasse 3, 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 777100 0 Tel. +43 732 / 23 27 00, [email protected] www.square-linz.at, [email protected] Opening times and more info at: www.fischerhaeusl.at Mon.–Sun. 10 am–1 am

SANDBURG STADTLIEBE SPEIS + SCHANK

Welcome to the Sandburg: we are the resort right on the Linz Stadtliebe is located in the heart of the city (in the middle of the Donaulände and we would love it if you would join us for delicious pedestrian zone). We have over 300 seats available in the restaurant cocktails and chill music as the sun goes down! From the afternoon, and 250 seats in the inner courtyard. We offer regional, fresh dishes you can treat yourself to our Food Tram with BEACH FOOD. with an international touch. An excellent selection of appetisers, lots Aside from a DJ and live music, we have a varied programme prepa- of vegetarian options, steaks, BBQ specialities, burgers and the “old red every day. Get excited for casual days, sand-tastic sunsets and school” treats such as schnitzel & roast chicken will excite any guest. hot nights! We open every day (weather providing) from 11 am– For beer fans we have more than 40 types of beer on offer! midnight. Stadtliebe Gastro GmbH Landstraße 31, 4020 Linz Sandburg - Strand küsst Bar [email protected] Untere Donaulände 5, 4020 Linz www.stadtliebe.at Tel. +43 664 251260 www.diesandburg.at (Apr. to Oct.) Tel. +43 732 770605 Mon.–Sun. 11 am–midnight Open Mon.–Sat. from 11.30 am [email protected] Non-stop hot food from 11.30 am–10.30 pm Part of the Good Karma Gastro Family Sun. and public holidays City Brunch from 10 am–2 pm

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SOULKITCHEN LINZ STIEGLBRÄU ZUM KLOSTERHOF Soulkitchen Linz – a place to have some fun with three unique Seating in the restaurant: 650, seating in the garden: 1,500 – Up- concepts over an area of more than 1,800 m2: Glorious Bastards, per Austria’s largest beer garden! Extra rooms for 16 to 110 people. Barefoot Coffee and my Indigo. Whether it’s curry, pizza, burgers Specialises in groups of all sizes (with group menus or coach menu). or a juicy steak from the charcoal grill, your culinary well-being is Typical Austrian, regional food is served. Located in the middle of definitively guaranteed! the pedestrian zone – five minutes’ walk along Landstraße to Linz Hauptplatz (coach park on the Donaulände). Soulkitchen Linz Promenade 25, 4020 Linz, www.soulkitchen.world Stieglbräu zum Klosterhof Glorious Bastards / THE BAKER, THE BUTCHER & THE BREWER Landstraße 30, 4020 Linz Mon.–Sun. 11.30 am–1 am / kitchen: until 11 pm, tel. +43 732 299800 Tel. +43 732 773373 Barefoot Coffee & Bar / LIFE IS A BEACH Fax +43 732 773373 21 Mon.–Sat. 11.30 am–2 am, tel. +43 732 299800 www.klosterhof-linz.at my Indigo / EAT AND SMILE [email protected] Mon.–Sat. 11 am–10 pm, tel. +43 732 299801 Daily (not closed on any day) from 9 am–midnight

TEICHWERK TRANS WORLD HOTEL DONAUWELLE

Welcome to Teichwerk: we are the institute for everything delicious The best enjoyment in a relaxed atmosphere on the Danube, com- – in the middle of the Uniteich, the university pond. We offer creati- prehensive menu or buffet choice, free bike rental and own coach ve, healthy and sustainable cuisine and delicious drinks in the unique parking right in front of the hotel. We are happy to bear personal ambience of the JKU campus. Here, you can find: and individual requests in mind! You can delight in the beautiful views from our spacious summer terrace and let the evening end in a • best barista coffee cosy atmosphere. • home-made lemonades & smoothies • breakfast, lunch, snacks & cakes Trans World Hotel Donauwelle • brunch on Sat./Sun./public holidays Tel. +43 732 7899 900 Fax +43 732 7899 99 JKU Teichwerk www.linz.twhotels.at, [email protected] Altenbergerstraße 69, 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 24686928, www.dasteichwerk.at Breakfast: Mon.–Fri. 6.30 am–10 am Mon.–Sat. 9 am–11 pm, Sun. & public holidays 9 am– 6 pm Sat., Sun. and public holidays 7 am–11 am [email protected] Restaurant: Mon.–Fri. noon–10.30 pm Part of the Good Karma Gastro Family Sat., Sun. and public holidays 5 pm–10.30 pm

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Public transport nists. It is also possible to conveniently purchase tickets from home LINZ COACH COMPANIES at the LINZ AG LINIEN online shop at www.linzag.at/shop-linien. Adelheid Leitner GmbH Coach travel – travel agency – regular services Freistädter Straße 52, 4040 Linz Contact/Information/Bookings Tel. +43 732 700 447, Fax +43 732 700 447 23 LINZ AG LINIEN [email protected], www.leitner-linien.at LINZ AG LINIEN-Infocenter, Hauptplatz 34, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 3400 7000, [email protected] Reiselibelle Klaus Schobesberger Individual – fast – reliable Opening hours Klausenbachstraße 61, 4040 Linz Mon.–Thu. 8 am–5 pm, Fri. 8 am–1 pm Tel. +43 680 3131516, [email protected], www.reiselibelle.at Offers day trips and transfers for up to 50 people on request. ÖBB-PERSONENVERKEHR AG oebb.at Sabtours Touristik GmbH – Coach hire Stelzhamerstraße 2, 4020 Linz Number of train ticket machines: 6 Tel. +43 732 307215, Fax +43 732 307215 Services at Linz Central Station: ÖBB Travel Agency, lounge, lockers, ac- [email protected], www.sabtours.at cessible station facilities, park & ride scheme, taxi company, lost & found office, police and security service, large restaurant and shopping area. Naderer Bustouristik GmbH & - Allerstorfer Reisen GesmbH & CoKG Hauptstr. 1–5, 4040 Linz Contact/Information/Bookings Tel. +43 732 660303 16, Fax +43 732 660303 14 ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG [email protected], www.naderer-reisen.at Information from the ÖBB Customer Service at: Tel. +43 05 17 17 Timetable & price information and ticket orders at oebb.at Reiseparadies Kastler GmbH Coach hire/group travel Ticket sales/opening hours: Mon. to Sun. 6 am–9 pm Kepplinger Straße 3, 4100 Ottensheim Tel. +43 7234 82323 0, Fax +43 7234 82323 23 LOKALBAHNHOF LINZ – LOCAL TRAINS [email protected], www.kastler.at www.linzer-lokalbahn.at

ÖBB-Postbus GmbH Route: Linz – Leonding – Alkoven – Eferding – Prambachkirchen – Verkehrsleitung Linz, Aigengutstr. 20-22, 4020 Linz Weizenkirchen – Peuerbach – Neumark – Kallham Tel. +43 732 625386 [email protected], www.postbus.at Contact/Information/Bookings Standortleitung Eferding Reisebüro Krautgartner – Coach hire Bahnhofstraße 45, 4070 Eferding Stockhofstraße 3, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 7272 2232 0, Fax +43 7272 2232 13 Hermann Stadler Tel. +43 732 661099, Fax +43 732 661099 15 WESTBAHN [email protected], www.krautgartner.at www.westbahn.at

LINZ PUBLIC TRANSPORT Traffic connections between Vienna and Salzburg. Comfortably fur- nished trains, personal service and modern IT infrastructure on board. www.linzag.at From 10 Dec. 2017: Westblue connection: from Salzburg via Trams Linz – St. Pölten – Vienna Central Station to Vienna Praterstern. Line 1: Auwiesen – Universität Line 2: solarCity – Universität FLIXBUS Line 3/4: Landgutstraße –Trauner Kreuzung www.flixbus.at Line 4: Trauner Kreuzung – Schloss Traun (outside the central zone) Bus, trolley bus and express bus lines Daily bus connections Linz – Graz via St. Michael, Linz – Prague via Budweis, Linz – Klagenfurt via St. Michael Night lines With the night lines of LINZ AG LINIEN, you can easily get to anywhere LEO EXPRESS in the city using public transport – during the night from Friday to www.leoexpress.com/de Saturday, Saturday to Sunday and before public holidays. Details at www.linzag.at/efa LEO Express connects Linz to Prague, Budweis and Krumau. As the bus Tickets can be bought at the ticket machines. You can buy tickets in line is connected with the LEO Express train, the journey to Linz is pos- advance at the LINZ AG LINIEN-Infocenter and at selected tobacco- sible from a further 25 destinations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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Getting to Linz

Located at the intersection of east-west and north-south links, Linz is excellently positioned for transport connections and can be reached quickly and safely by car, train and plane. This means shorter travelling times – and being free to concentrate more on the essential.

LINZ.VERÄNDERT, BUSGUIDE

DIE LInzEr InformatIonSBroSchürE für BUSfahrEr. ParkPlätze, wc-anlagen, services und mehr. www.linz.at/tourismus i www.linztourismus.at Arriving by bus/coach

You can find information for bus/coach groups and places to park in Linz online under brochure download at: www.linztourismus.at/service

Train connections Flight connections

Trains from/to Linz Flights from/to Linz Information at www.linz-airport.at Tickets available at oebb.at. Düsseldorf: up to 3 x daily ÖBB – Austrian Federal Railways Frankfurt: 4 x daily Tel. +43 5 1717 Palma de Mallorca: 3 x weekly (summer) oebb.at Austrian Airlines WESTbahn rail service www.austrian.com Tel. +43 1 899 00 Lufthansa www.westbahn.at www.lufthansa.com Eurowings Deutsche Bahn – German Railways www.eurowings.com www.bahn.de

Südostbayernbahn rail service www.suedostbayernbahn.de

LEGAL NOTICE: Tourismusverband Linz (Adalbert-Stifter-Platz 2, 4020 Linz). Images: cover page – © Robert Josipovic, unless otherwise stated: archive of Tourismusverband Linz, photos of businesses and partners. Illustration plan: Bianca Fels. Design: Hannes Wizany - Jungbrunnen. Content: Ingrid Walch, Matthias Schmidhuber, Georg Steiner. Printed by: Gutenberg Druck GmbH. Although meticulously compiled, no guarantee can be given as to the correctness of the information in this brochure. Prices are subject to change. Information correct as of November 2018. 63 Trip from € 115.00 p.p. Technologies of the Future Fascinating Journey to Tomorrow Linz is a UNESCO City of Media Arts – one of eight future-oriented cities world- wide – and an innovative industry location!

Programme Services and prices:

1st day: Museum of the Future and voestalpine Stahlwelt: • 1 overnight stay and breakfast buffet in a good middle-class hotel in Linz The Ars Electronica Center – interactive museum and centre of media arts • Admission to and guided tour of Ars Electronica Center – – presents exhibitions that show the future of the digital world. The high- Museum of the Future light of the tour is the visit to Deep Space, with sensational visual worlds in • Experience voestalpine Stahlwelt: tour of the plant and a visit to the 8K resolution on the walls and floor. Just as impressive is the voestalpine exhibition Stahlwelt, where state-of-the-art steel production can be experienced up • 2-course evening meal in a Linz restaurant close in the exhibition and plant tour. • City tour with an Austria Guide Dinner in a Linz restaurant. Arrival: Tuesday to Saturday 2nd day: city centre walk Minimum number of participants: 20 people, free place: 21/1 Discover secret places with an Austria Guide and hear exciting city stories. Prices per person and per night:

Booking and info: € 115.00 in double room with shower and WC OÖ Touristik GmbH, +43 732 7277 270 € 140.00 in single room with shower and WC [email protected], www.gruppentouren.at Event tip: Ars Electronic Festival from 5–9 Sep. 19

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