LINZ CHANGES GROUPS. EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE IN THE UNESCO City of Media Arts. #visitlinz. DISCOVER UNIQUE CULTURE on the Danube 2019 EDITION

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1 #visitlinz LINZ CHANGES GROUPS EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE IN THE UNESCO City of Media Arts DISCOVER UNIQUE CULTURE on the Danube 2019 EDITION Incredibly contemporary, Upper Austria 1

2 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 reinventing 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 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 engages 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

3 Gruppenerlebnis 2019 Übersicht p Event Highlights 2019 p Overview of the Year p City Sights p Museums p The Danube in Upper Austria p. 21, 30, 53 & U4 06 Group Packages The Danube pure pleasure! Experience the Danube by bike and boat On the trail of Anton Bruckner Advent magic in Upper Austria, Linz and St. Florian GREAT GROUP PACKAGES Technologies of the future a fascinating journey to tomorrow p Bruckner, Churches & Concerts p Concert Halls and Theatres p Venues/Events p Nature p Pöstlingberg Adventure World p Technology and Architecture p Contemporary History p Excursions in the Surrounding Area p Advent and New Year p Catering for Tour Groups p Information Public transport & getting to Linz Make use of our insider knowledge The Group Tours Department staff of Linz Tourismus are professionals. Because they live here, know all our partners, have designed countless one-day or several-day programmes and have taken part in many for themselves. They re insiders and are happy to pass on their knowledge to you! So you can make your group tour, your offer and your coach trip exciting. With no strings attached no commission, no costs we are simply intermediaries between you and the offers in the city. Subscribe now to receive the latest group news here: Tourismusverband Linz Sales Adalbert-Stifter-Platz 2, 4020 Linz/Austria Tel , 2927, 2928 or 2929 Fax , 2927, 2928 or 2929 sales@linztourismus.at Linz Tourismus acts solely as an intermediary agent. Any contractual relationship comes into being exclusively between the businesses and the customer. Your group tour professionals from Linz Tourismus, from left to right: Ingrid Walch, Matthias Schmidhuber, Isabell Glossauer and Gisela Gruber. 3

4 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 Pöstlingbergbahn 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-thinking 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. 4

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6 01 Events Events highlights 2019 THEATER / KONZERTE BRUCKNERHAUS more info on page 26 Das Orchester tanzt 29 Mar. 19, 7.30 pm, Filarmónica Joven de Columbia with Andrés Orozco-Estrada Mahler s 8th Symphony 21 May & 22 May 19, 7.30 pm, eight star soloists, three choirs, Bruckner Orchestra Linz Serenades in the Landhaus 2 Jul. 27 Aug. 19 Visualised Klangwolke (cloud of sound) 7 Sep. 19 Children s Klangwolke 8 Sep. 19 Classical Klangwolke 28 Sep. 19 BRUCKNER ORCHESTRA LINZ more info on page 28 Poschner trifft Markus Poschner trifft Christine Haiden 7 Jan. 19, 7.30 pm, OK in the OÖ Kulturquartier Poschner trifft Markus Poschner trifft Meinhard Lukas 24 Apr. 19, 6 pm, JKU Teichwerk Masterclass - Der Fantasie sind keine Grenzen gesetzt 30 Mar. 19, 11 am, Musiktheater Weit über Linz - Gedankenflüge und Gehörgänge 6 May 19, 7.30 pm, JKU Festival BOLWERK Das BOL zum Angreifen 6 Jul. 19, Tabakfabrik Linz MUSIKTHEATER more info on page 28 Elektra Opera by Richard Strauss, 19 Jan. 19 premiere Ragtime Musical by Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens and Terrence MacNally, 8 Feb. 19 premiere Penthesilea Opera by Othmar Schoeck, 2 Mar. 19 premiere Marie Antoinette Dance performance by Mei Hong Lin, 30 Mar. 19 premiere Médée Opera by Luigi Cherubini, 4 May 19 premiere POSTHOF more info on page 27 TanzTage Mar./Apr. 19 Bilderbuch-Ahoi! Pop Sommer 2019 Open air, 13 Jul. 19 Ahoi! Pop Musik-Festival Nov. 19 Linz Cabaret Festival Nov. 19 CLASSICS AT THE CATHEDRAL Katie Melua & Band 12 Jul. 19 Rolando Villazon with the Salzburg Philharmonic 13 Jul. 19 Konstantin Wecker with the Bavarian Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra 19 Jul. 19 FESTIVALS Ars Electronica Festival 5 9 Sep. 19 International Brucknerfest Linz Sep. 11 Oct. 19 Linz Organ Summer in the Mariendom 4 Jul. 5 Sep. 19 SCHÄXPIR Theatre Festival For a Young Audience 24 Jun. 30 Jun. 19 OÖ KULTURQUARTIER more info on page 15 NEXTCOMIC Festival Mar. 19 CROSSING EUROPE European Film Festival Apr. 19 CYBERARTS Prix Ars Electronica Exhibition 5 15 Sep. 19 EVENTS Urfahr Spring Market 27 Apr. 7 May 19, Urfahrmarktgelände LINZ AG BUBBLEDAYS 7, 8, 9 Jun. 19, Linz Harbour Musical Days in the Landestheater Linz 8 10 Jun. 19 Nature Festival 15 Jun. 19, Volksgarten UFERN Danube Beach Festival Jun. 19, Alturfahr Familienbund Knights Festival 6 Jul. 19, Schloss/Hauptplatz Night of the Family 12 Jul. 19, museums and various other institutions International Pflasterspektakel (pavement spectacular) Jul. 19, city centre Linzer Krone-Fest Aug. 19, city centre Urfahr Autumn Market 28 Sep. 6 Oct. 19, Urfahrmarktgelände 6

7 01 Events EVENTS IN LINZ S OLD TOWN Day of the Open Doors 28 Apr. 19 Art & Ability: Craft Days in Linz s Old Town May 19 Old Town Klangzeit 16 May 22 Aug. 19, always Thursdays at 8.30 pm Wine & Art Aug. 19 Old Town Fairytale Hour 3 May 1 Nov. 19, every first Friday of the month at 4 pm Nikolauf 1 Dec. 19, 2 pm LINZ CITY EVENTS Winter Flea Market 1 2 Feb. 19 Late Night Shopping in Linz City Centre until 9 pm Begins Apr. 19 South Bohemia visits Linz Linz City Spring Event May 19, with a long shopping night on 17 May until 9 pm Herrenstraßen Festival Mid-June 19 Bischofstraßen Festival End of June 19 Summer Flea Market 2 3 Aug. 19 Genusslandstraße Linz City Autumn Event Sep. 19, with a long shopping night on 13 Sep. until 9 pm Late Night Shopping in Linz City Centre until 9 pm Begins Oct. 19 Hot Friday Shopping Late Night Shopping in Linz City Centre 29 Nov. 7 9 pm LONG NIGHTS IN LINZ Long Night of Research 13 Apr. 19 Long Night of Photography Hartlauer Photo Gallery Pöstlingberg 26 Apr., 28 Jun., 13 Sep., 8 Nov. 19 Long Night of the Churches 24 May 19 Long Night of the Museums Autumn 19 Long Night of Theatre Autumn 19 EXHIBITIONS Museum Total Feb. 19, Linz Museums LANDESGALERIE LINZ more info on page 16 NEXT COMIC 14 Mar Aug. 19 LENTOS KUNSTMUSEUM LINZ more info on page 14 Maria Lassnig Arnulf Rainer. Early Works: Feb. 19 May 19 NORDICO STADTMUSEUM LINZ more info on page 15 Prost, Mahlzeit! Pub Culture in Linz 15 Mar. 1 Sep. 19 OÖ KULTURQUARTIER more info on page 15 SINNESRAUSCH Art in Motion 24 May 13 Oct. 19 CYBERARTS Prix Ars Electronica Exhibition 5 15 Sep. 19 OK Young Scene From Nov. 19 SCHLOSSMUSEUM LINZ more info on page Years of the Linz Schlossmuseum s South Wing 10 Years Linz 09 From Jun. 19 SPORT 18th Oberbank Linz Danube Marathon 14 Apr. 19 Linz Triathlon 1 Jun. 19, Pleschinger See Upper Austria Ladies Linz Intl. women s tennis, 6 13 Oct. 19, TipsArena Ruder World Championship, Ottensheim 25 Aug. 1 Sep., 19 DANUBE HIGHLIGHTS IN UPPER AUSTRIA The Danube in Flames 21 Jun. and 9 Aug. 19 in Linz The Danube in Flaming Magic 8 Jun. and 3 Aug. 19 in Passau DanubeFESTWEEKS in Strudengau 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: AND 7

8 02 Overview of the Year January February March April May June 1 CW CW Linz Triathlon CW CW CW CW CW Gugl Indoor TipsArena 11 CW Veggie Planet Tabakfabrik 18 CW Museum Total CW Art & Design Market Tabakfabrik 4 CW Blue Man Group TipsArena 11 CW NEXTCOMIC Festival CW Spring Festival Grottenbahn 25 CW Chinese National Circus TipsArena CW Long Night of Research 18th Oberbank Linz Danube Marathon 15 CW CW CROSSING EUROPE Film Festival Linz Long Night of Photography Urfahr Spring Market 29 CW CW Africa! Africa! TipsArena 13 CW CW Long Night of the Churches 27 CW CW LINZ AG BUBBLEDAYS 10 CW Nature Festival CW The Danube in Flames SCHÄXPIR Theatre Festival Long Night of Photography UFERN DANUBE BEACH FESTIVAL Exhibit Highlights 2019 January February March April May June Maria Lassnig Arnulf Rainer. Early Works: , 1 Feb. 19 May 19, LENTOS Art Museum Dress me! Female Photographers betwe Traditional Nativity Exhibition + Carol Singing Until 2 Feb. 19, Schlossmuseum Prost, Mahlzeit! Pub Culture in Linz, 15 Mar. 1 Sep. 19, NORDICO Stadtmuseum 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 M Otto Zitko 7 Jun. 15 Sep. 19, LENTOS Art Mus NEXTCOMIC 14 Mar. 25 Aug. 19, Landesgalerie SINNESRAUSCH Art in Motion 24 May 13 Oct. 19, OÖ Kulturqua 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 8

9 02 Overview of the Year July August September October November December 1 CW CW CW Familienbund Knights Festival 8 CW Night of the Family 13 Bilderbuch Open Air CW Pflasterspektakel street festival 22 CW CW CW The Danube in Flames CW CW Linz Krone Festival World Rowing Championship Ottensheim 26 CW International Bruckner Festival Ars Electronica Festival Visualised Klangwolke 8 Children s Klangwolke 9 CW Genussland, Linz City Long Night of Photography 16 CW Classical Klangwolke 23 CW Urfahr Autumn Market 30 CW Upper Austria Ladies Linz 7 CW Children s Culture Week CW CW CW CW Long Night of Photography Art & Design Market Tabakfabrik 11 CW Christkindl market on Hauptplatz Christmas market in the Linz Volksgarten 18 CW Winter market on Pfarrplatz 25 CW Christmas biscuits market at the Josef Linz CW CW CW CW1 31 July August September October November December en Fashion and Art 13 Jun. 1 Sep. 19, Landesgalerie CYBERARTS Prix Ars Electronica 5 15 Sep. 19, OÖ Kulturquartier Wolfgang Gurlitt. The Magic Prince, 4 Oct. 19 Jan. 20, LENTOS Art Museum Sammlung S 20 Sep. 19 Jan. 20, NORDICO Stadtmuseum ay 20, Biologiezentrum eum La Bohème. Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters from Montmartre 3 Oct. 19 Jan. 20, Landesgalerie rtier 10 Years Linz 09 from Jun. 19, Schlossmuseum OK Young Scene from Nov. 19, OÖ Kulturquartier 9

10 03 Guided Tours AUSTRIA GUIDES Discover Linz and Upper Austria with the Austria Guides! The Austria Guides make the city s history come alive and tell you about the past and the present. They act as your expert guides in various languages and on a variety of topics: Topics Linz s romantic courtyards On Bruckner s trail with the Bruckner Museum Contemporary history and air-raid shelter tours Architecture tours Culinary delights tours Famous personalities Please see the website for details and further offers. Prices and Terms 2019 LINZ S NIGHT WATCHMAN Accompany Linz s night watchman on his patrol through the Old Town. Listen to his stories and then enjoy a night watchman s meal at the end. Duration: 1.5 hrs Prices 2019 German: Groups of up to 25 people Sun. and public holidays English: Groups of up to 25 people Every additional person German/English 4.00 Prices do not include food or drinks! Wolfgang Liegl Linzer Nachtwächter Tel linzer-nachtwaechter@gmx.at German Up to 2 hrs and up to 40 people Every additional person 1.50 Charge per extra hour Other languages Up to 2 hrs and up to 40 people Every additional person 1.50 Charge per extra hour The prices stated exclude 20% VAT and are non-binding; please arrange the specific price by agreement with the Austria Guide of your choice. CITY.ART.WALK See a different side to the city! Wander through the streets and hear art stories from the recent past. There are two routes to choose from: From the Ars Electronica Center to Linz s Schlossmuseum From NORDICO Stadtmuseum to the OÖ Kulturquartier, via the LENTOS Art Museum and the OÖ Landesgalerie Duration: 1.5 hrs Linz Guide Service Tel linz-guide-service@gmx.at For a general overview of the Austria Guides and for individual offers, please see: Prices 2019 German: Other languages: Excl. 20% VAT and a culinary surprise Ideal for 15 participants Individual walking tours for groups are possible at any time by request. Please direct booking requests to the guide of your choice at: 10

11 03 Guided Tours MURAL HARBOR Discover Europe s largest connected outdoor gallery in Linz s commercial harbour with an expert guide. You can also leave your own colourful mark using a spray can. Mural Walk: guided walking tour & graffiti crash course You explore the harbour gallery on foot for an hour. In the second half of the tour, we invite our guests to try out spray-painting for themselves. Duration: 2 hrs, Price: LINZ CITY EXPRESS See and enjoy the city s main attractions. Listen to the information on culture and history, accompanied by music. Its glass panoramic roof and heating system make the bright yellow train suitable for all weather. It has also received the Golden Pony Award. Prices 2019 (rates include 10% VAT) Linz Classic Tour Best of Linz (approx. 25 min) Adults / Youth aged p.p Children aged p.p Mural Boat: guided boat tour & graffiti crash course Aboard a boat, you visit all 3 harbours and get the best and most photogenic views. In the second half of the tour, we invite our guests to try out spray-painting for themselves. Duration: 2 hrs, Price: Supreme Tour: an exclusive experience! Boat trip, graffiti course, 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 personalised stencil. Duration: approx. 2.5 hrs, Price: Tours: On Saturdays from April to October, from 3 pm to 5 pm, scheduled tours are offered. Individual group bookings are possible all year round (Christmas holidays possible), from 15 people for the Mural Walk and from 20 people for the Mural Boat and Supreme Tour. Meeting point for all tours Artspace (office), Industriezeile 40, 4020 Linz Mural Harbor Tel , info@muralharbor.at Groups of 15 or more people Adults / Youth aged p.p Children aged p.p Groups of 30 or more people Adults / Youth aged p.p Children aged p.p Group fares: Kindergartens 2.00 p.p. 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. Groups occupying the whole train (max. 45 people) Linz Classic Tour Best of Linz (approx. 25 min) Linz Grand Classic Tour Best of Linz + guided tour of the New Cathedral (approx. 50 min) Linz Blue Danube Tour Best of Linz + Alt-Urfahr, Schloss, Römerberg (approx. 50 min) Linz Panorama Tour Best of Linz + panoramic view, Botanical Gardens (approx. 50 min) New Linz Tour Best of Linz + new, modern railway district (approx. 50 min)

12 03 Guided Tours LINZerSCHWEBEN SEGWAY GLIDE THROUGH LINZ Linz Special Tour Linz Blue Danube Tour + guided tour of the New Cathedral (approx. 1,5 h) Offered in the following languages: German, English, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian, Czech, French and Russian Collection from hotel/boat/restaurant In the city centre only in combination with a group tour occupying the whole train: Collection; finish at Hauptplatz Collection; return trip Special tours/transfers: First ½ hour Every additional ½ hour Individual tours may occasionally be omitted for technical reasons. However, special tours are possible at any time on request! : Linz City Express Hauptplatz Kiosk, 4020 Linz Tel./fax Group offer 2019 (Prices include 20% VAT) CITY TOURS GLIDE effortlessly past the most beautiful sights and views of Linz on five routes: LinzTour (Old Town, Schloss, Musiktheater, city parks) BergTour (Donaupark, AEC, Alt-Urfahr, Pöstlingberg) HarbourTour (Graffiti in the Mural Harbor, industrial harbour, Danube beaches) NaTour (Freinberg, Zaubertal and defence towers) DanubeTour (Urfahr, Danube river meadows, Kepler University) Duration: 2.5 hrs, Price for group of 10 people: , individual passengers MINIATOURS Introductory tours in the Donaupark, on the Schlossberg and through the vibrant city centre in the evening. Duration: approx. 1,25 h, Price for group of 10 people , individual passengers TREKKING TOURS On off-road Segways, you will visit the loveliest nature trails in the countryside surrounding Linz. Duration: approx. 3.5 hrs, Price for group of 10 people , individual passengers Mobile: city-express@geigers.a Opening hours Jan., Feb.: 10 am 4 pm Mar., Apr., Nov., Dec.: 10 am 5 pm May Oct.: 10 am 6 pm BOAT TOUR With the boat to Ottensheim and then back to Linz via Koglerau and Pöstlingberg. Duration: approx. 4.5 hrs, Price for group of 10 people , individual passengers 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. : LINZerSCHWEBEN Hauptplatz 1, 4020 Linz Tel office@linzerschweben.at 12

13 Outdoor graffiti gallery Mural Harbor discover it by boat or on a walking tour. see page 11 13

14 04 Museums Robert Bauernhansl ARS ELECTRONICA CENTER ars.electronica.art Situated directly by the Danube, the Ars Electronica Center captivates the imagination with its extraordinary exhibitions: art, technology and science, and their effects on society, i.e. on our everyday life, are the topics in this interactive museum. Try things out, join in and reflect on the themes! Exhibitions Deep Space 8K RADICAL ATOMS Spaceship Earth Kids Research Laboratory Events Deep Space LIVE, every Thu. 7 pm 8 pm (except on public holidays) Offers and admission prices 2019* Adults 9.50 Reduced rate (school pupils, trainees, students, senior citizens) 7.50 Tuesdays 4.00 Groups of 12 or more people 7.50 Highlight Tour 3.50 (excl. admission) Group tour for up to 12 people (flat rate) Groups of more than 12 people 3.50 School classes admission incl. tour 4.00 Duration: 1.5 hrs * Prices do not apply during the reorganisation of the main exhibition. Cafe.Restaurant.Bar Cubus On the third floor of the Ars Electronica Center, dine with a view of the Danube. Ars Electronica Center Ars-Electronica-Straße 1, 4040 Linz Tel center@ars.electronica.art Opening hours Tue., Wed., Fri. 9 am 5 pm, Thu. 9 am 7 pm Sat., Sun., public holidays 10 am 6 pm Closed Mon. (including on public holidays) ON-SITE CATERING LENTOS ART MUSEUM LINZ With its international collection, LENTOS is one of the most important museums of modern and contemporary art in Austria. The displays were renovated over the last few months and show important paintings by Klimt, Schiele and Münter as well as from more modern movements and by significant artists for Linz, such as VALIE EXPORT. Exciting changing exhibitions offer art as a medium for understanding the world. Exhibitions 2019 Who was 1968? until 13 Jan. 19 Maria Lassnig Arnulf Rainer. Early Works: Feb. 19. May 19 Otto Zitko 7. Jun. 15. Sep. 19 Wolfgang Gurlitt. The Magic Prince 4 Oct. 19 Jan. 20 Offers and prices 2019 Adults 8.00, Reduced rate I (groups of 8 or more people, people over 65, Ö1 Club, STANDARD subscriber advantage, OÖN card) 6.00 Reduced rate II (school pupils and students up to the age of 27, trainees, people doing national military/civilian service) 4.50, Families (parents + children up to the age of 18) Children up to the age of 7, School classes Free, People with disabilities 4.50 (accompanying person: free) Group tour per group plus admission Duration: 1 hr Short tour of the collection per group plus admission, Duration: 30 min Architecture tour per group plus admission Duration: 1 hr (recommended in the summer months) Tour of the forum metall sculpture park per group Duration: 1 hr (recommended in the summer months, free admission) Group tours in German or English are possible up to max. 25 participants per group on request. Lentos Restaurant Cafe Bar with Danube terrace, LENTOS Kunstmuseum Linz Ernst-Koref-Promenade 1, 4020 Linz Tel (office) / 3614 (ticket desk) Opening hours Tue. Sun. 10 am 6 pm, Thu. 10 am 9 pm, Mon. closed ON-SITE CATERING 14

15 04 Museums Gregor Graf Foto: Chiara Brammer NORDICO STADTMUSEUM LINZ NORDICO stands for Linz s identity in the context of the city s history. It is a lively place where stories are told and innovative museum work is performed. In addition to the presentation of the collection, changing special exhibitions are dedicated to topics and people in Linz s past and present. Exhibitions 2019 Who was 1968? until 24 Feb. 19 Prost, Mahlzeit! Pub Culture in Linz 15 Mar. 1 Sep. 19 Sammlung S 20 Sep. Jan. 20 Offers and Prices 2019 Adults 6.50 Reduced rate I (groups of 8 or more people, people over 65, Ö1 Club, OÖN Card) 4.50 Reduced rate II (school pupils and students up to the age of 27, trainees, people doing national military/civilian service) 2.50 Families (parents + children up to the age of 18) Children up to the age of 7 free School classes free People with disabilities 2.50 (accompanying person: free) Restaurant Orpheus NORDICO Stadtmuseum Linz Dametzstraße 23, 4020 Linz Tel (ticket desk) / 1901 (office) nordico@nordico.at ON-SITE CATERING OÖ KULTURQUARTIER Exhibitions events musical events festivals theatre cinema children s programme international gastronomy the OÖ Kulturquartier at the heart of Linz is a space and creative centre for art and culture from regional specialities to international art highlights! The 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. Stadtspiellabor until 24 Feb. 19 NEXTCOMIC Festival Mar. 19 CROSSING EUROPE Film Festival Linz Apr. 19 SINNESRAUSCH Art in Motion 24 May 13 Oct. 19 CYBERARTS Prix Ars Electronica Exhibition 5 15 Sep. 19 OK Young Scene from Nov. 19 LA DO Long Thursday every last Thursday of the month SUUUPER SUNDAY There s really something going on! Family programme Every last Sunday of the month Offers and prices 2019 Please note the opening hours and prices offered by the individual partners and cultural institutions on our website: Bar Restaurant Gelbes Krokodil Cafe/Bar Solaris Stadtliebe More cafes and restaurants on OK Platz. OÖ Kulturquartier OK Platz 1, 4020 Linz Tel info@ooekulturquartier.at ON-SITE CATERING Opening hours Tue. Sun. 10 am 6 pm Thu. 10 am 9 pm Closed Mon. 15

16 04 Museums Johann Steininger, foto360.at Ernst Grillnberger SCHLOSSMUSEUM LINZ With an exhibition space of over 10,000 m², the Schlossmuseum Linz provides a comprehensive overview of the natural, cultural and artistic history of Upper Austria from its origins to the 21st century. Wide-ranging permanent exhibitions can be seen in both the historical castle and the new south wing. LANDESGALERIE LINZ The Landesgalerie Linz is the museum for the modern and contemporary art of Upper Austria. It provides information on the latest artistic trends and integrates them into 20th century art history. The programme of the Landesgalerie Linz is defined by the interrelationships between regional, national and international art production. The permanent exhibitions are complemented by a variety of special exhibitions on current international and regional topics, as well as cultural history, natural history and contemporary history topics. Exhibitions 2019 Traditional Nativity Scenes + Carol Singing until 2 Feb. 19 Between the Wars. Upper Austria 1918 to 1938 until Feb Years of the Linz Schlossmuseum s South Wing 10 Years Linz 09 Jun. 19 Offers and prices 2019* Adults 6.50 Group of 8 or more people 5.00, Reduced rate 4.50 Senior citizens aged 60+ free, School classes free After-school care clubs (per person) 1.00 Tour tickets: 1 hr 3.00 Tour tickets for children and adults: 1.5 hrs 4.00 Nature/technology/cultural workshop 6.00 Schloss Herberstein Brasserie Schlossmuseum Linz Schlossberg 1, 4020 Linz Tel schloss@landesmuseum.at Opening hours Tue., Wed., Fri., Sa., Sun. 9 am 6 pm, Thu. 10 am 9 pm, public holidays 10 am 6 pm Mon. closed ON-SITE CATERING Exhibitions 2019 Schluss mit der Wirklichkeit! Avant-garde, Architecture, Revolution, until 20 Jan. 19 Echt jetzt?! KLASSE KUNST until 24 Feb. 19 Paul Kranzler / Andrew Phelps : THE DRAKE EQUATION until 24 Feb. 19 Alfred Kubin Architectonic Fantasies until 3 Mar. 19 Herbert Ploberger. In the Area of Tension between Fine Art and Applied Art 7 Feb. 26 May 19 NEXT COMIC 14 Mar. 25 Aug. 19 Dress me! Female Photographers between Fashion and Art 13 Jun. 1 Sep. 19 La Bohème. Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters from Montmartre 3 Oct. 19 Jan. 20 Offers and prices 2019* Adults 6.50, Group of 8 or more people 5.00 Reduced rate 4.50, Senior citizens aged 60+ & School classes free 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 Art workshop (for children) 6.00 Landesgalerie Linz Museumstraße 14, 4010 Linz Tel , galerie@landesmuseum.at Opening hours Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun. 10 am 6 pm Thu. 10 am 9 pm, public holidays 10 am 6 pm Mon. closed *Change of prices reserved! 16

17 04 Museums Biologiezentrum Linz Stifterhaus (Saxinger) BIOLOGIEZENTRUM LINZ The Linz Biology Centre possesses the largest natural history collection in Upper Austria, and collects, preserves, researches, documents and conveys knowledge about the animal and plant kingdoms, and about rocks and minerals. STIFTERHAUS The StifterHaus umbrella brand unites the Adalbert Stifter Institute, a research facility for the study of literature and linguistics, the OÖ Literaturmuseum, and also the OÖ Literaturhaus and its programme of events, in the rooms of the former residence of Adalbert Stifter ( ). Exhibitions 2018/2019 Ghupft wia gsprunga Grasshoppers and their Relatives until 1 May 19 Stretching out the Feelers! Snails in all their Glory 17 May 19 1 Mar. 20 Offers and prices 2019* Adults/children free Tour ticket: 1 hr, adults 3.00 Tour ticket: 1 hr, children 3.00 Nature workshop (for children) 5.00 Tour ticket: 1.5 hrs 4.00 Biologiezentrum Linz Johann-Wilhelm-Klein-Str. 73, 4040 Linz Tel bio.portier@landesmuseum.at Opening hours Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun. 10 am 6 pm Thu. 10 am 9 pm, Public holidays. 10 am 6 pm Mon. closed Exhibitions 2019 Bezwingung seiner selbst. Love, Art and Politics for Adalbert Stifter until 28 Mar. 19 Sarah Schlatter - until autumn 19 Details at: Offers and prices 2019 Free admission to the events. Individual and group tours of the OÖ Literaturmuseum (must be booked in advance). Adalbert-Stifter-Institut of Upper Austria / StifterHaus Adalbert-Stifter-Platz 1, 4020 Linz Tel or office@stifter-haus.at Opening hours Exhibition and museum: Tue. Sun. 10 am 3 pm (except 24 and 25 Dec. and 1 Jan.) closed Mon. A look into the OÖ Literaturmuseum in the StifterHaus Photo: Otto Saxinger *Changes of price reserved! 17

18 05 The Danube in Upper Austria The Danube bend at Schlögen WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hochhauser The Danube in Upper Austria 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 transport route, not only for the conveyance of people and goods, but also for the exchange of culture and language. By exploring the 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 limes. When the church was reorganised after the Roman period, numerous monasteries and abbeys were built by the Danube. With the Habsburg Monarchy, the Danube region enjoyed what was surely its most glorious time of prosperity. Empress Sisi, in particular, indulged her love of travelling by taking frequent trips along the Danube and she began her bridal journey by boat from Passau to Vienna. You can reach the opposite bank in a leisurely manner on board one of the Danube boats. Various stages on the Danube Cycle Path or the Donausteig hiking trail can also be covered by boat. THE DANUBE BEND AT SCHLÖGEN The Danube bend at Schlögen is an archetypal meander. Here, the Danube makes two truly spectacular changes in direction. It s worth stopping and going to the viewpoint on foot. A short walk takes you through the forest, after which you ll be rewarded with an unobstructed view of this fascinating spectacle of nature. DANUBE CYCLE PATH The famous Danube Cycle Path runs along the great river from Germany 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. DONAUSTEIG 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 trail, which was awarded the Austrian Hiking Quality Seal, provides breathtaking views of and perspectives on the great river and the unique landscape through which it flows. WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hochhauser You can find the group offers of the Upper Austrian Danube region at: Contact WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Lindengasse 9, 4040 Linz Tel , Fax info@donauregion.at, 18

19 Grein WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hochhauser 05 The Danube in Upper Austria WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Heli Mayr 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 confectioner s trade, they make treasures and culinary delights which are outstanding in both concept and quality. From one of the last artisanal glassblowers to the bold wine-growing pioneer. From vegetable farmers reviving old varieties to the creative master chefs. More at: 19

20 05 The Danube in Upper Austria MS Linzerin Florian Weichselbaumer ÖGEG DAMPFSCHIFF SCHÖNBRUNN MS Sissi DONAUSCHIFFAHRT WURM & NOÉ MS SISSI Linz harbour tours Discover the heartbeat of steel of the Upper Austrian capital! Departure 3 x daily except Monday from 27 Apr. 6 Oct. 19 at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm Duration: 100 min Offers and prices: p.p., children: 7.75 Reduction for groups of 21 or more adults: 7.5% Boat trip season 2019 Passau Linz 9 am depart Passau 2.10 pm arrive Linz, daily except Mon. from 26 Apr. 6 Oct. and every Sat Oct. Linz Passau 2.20 pm depart Linz 8.50 pm arrive Passau, daily except Mon. and Fri. from 27 Apr. 6 Oct. and every Sat Oct. Linz Krems 9 am depart Linz 4.20 pm arrive Krems, every Sat. from 27 Apr. 5 Oct. Offers and prices 2019 Harbour tour p.p., Linz Passau p.p. Passau Linz p.p., Linz Schlögen p.p. Schlögen Linz p.p., Linz Krems p.p. Additional offers Evening boat cruises with live music, Danube in Flames, New Year s boat trip, boat charter on request: e.g. gala ship Regina Danubia or the Crystal Ship exclusively made with Swarovski crystals. Additional offers The Danube in Flames from Linz 21 Jun. and 9 Aug., incl. two-course menu The Danube in Flaming Magic from Passau 8 Jun. and 3 Aug., incl. two-course menu Donauschifffahrt Wurm & Noé In Germany: Höllgasse 26, Passau, Germany Tel , Fax info@donauschifffahrt.eu In Austria: Untere Donaulände 1, 4020 Linz Tel , info@donauschifffahrt.eu The MS SISSI charter ship is 16 m long, 4.1 m wide and suitable for up to 54 guests. The passenger room with heating available and the covered upper deck each have 40 seats. There is an extensive range of drinks on board. Food can be provided through the catering programme or on the grill. The MS SISSI is available all year round for harbour cruises, birthday parties, hen/stag parties, weddings, baptisms, work trips, conferences, Christmas parties, etc. Highlights You bring the music, we play it on our on-board music system The gas grill is available to use for your party Weddings on board the MS SISSI include registrars and priests (on request) Bathing ship: we anchor in the Traun river for swimming Radio microphone over 10 speakers for presenting Offers and prices 2019 First piloted hour: , Second piloted hour: , Third piloted hour: , From the fourth piloted hour: Day-charter from 8 hours: , hour at jetty: 60.00, hour at anchor: Reederei Richtfeld MS Sissi Tel office@ms-sissi.at ÖGEG STEAMSHIP SCHÖNBRUNN Bring your group on board the steamship SCHÖNBRUNN, which was built in The steamship is yours From company parties to weddings, fantastic events for up to 335 guests (below deck) can be held on board. We re happy to draw up a tailor-made offer. Events and trips: Österreichische Gesellschaft für Eisenbahngeschichte GmbH Bookings to Ms Karin Rosner, Tel (Mon. to Fri. 9 am 5 pm) info@dampfschiff-schoenbrunn.at, bookings at: 20

21 06 Group Packages MS Kaiserin Elisabeth Mariene Wagenhofer MS KAISERIN ELISABETH II Boat trip season 2019 Linz Passau 6.15 am depart Linz 1.30 pm arrive Passau, every Thu. from 4 Jul. 29 Aug. 19 Passau Linz 1.50 pm depart Passau 9 pm arrive Linz, every Thu. from 4 Jul. 29 Aug. (Boat trip incl. guided tour of Engelszell Abbey & brass band reception in Obermühl) Vienna Linz 8.05 am depart Vienna 1.15 am arrive Linz, every Wed. from 3 Jul. 28 Aug. 19 Linz Vienna 8.30 am depart Linz pm arrive Vienna, every Fri. from 5 Jul. 30 Aug. 19 (Boat trip incl. concert in Greinburg Castle, and individual sightseeing in Dürnstein) The Danube Pure Pleasure! Experience the Danube by bike and boat a successful combination of active cycling and comfy 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) PROGRAMM Wednesday: Departure for Passau. Bike handover and overnight stay. Thursday: Schlögen/Linz, 43 km by bike, 3 hrs boat travel. Via Kasten and Engelhartszell to Schlögen. By MS Kaiserin Elisabeth to Obermühl (mariner s welcome with gun salute and cider) and onwards to Linz. Four-course evening meal on board. Friday: Spitz, approx. 49 km by bike, approx. 3.5 hrs by boat to Grein (classical music concert) and onwards by ship to Ybbs. Continuing on the Danube cycle path via Melk to Spitz. Saturday: Traismauer, approx. 30 km by bike Via Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein to Krems, until Traismauer. Today there is a lot of time left to enjoy beautiful Wachau. Sunday: Vienna, approx. 57 km by bike The bike tour goes through the fertile Tullner basin to Vienna. Monday: Journey home or booking of extra nights. Offers and prices 2019 Programme A: Boat trip without overnight stay (boat trip Passau Linz Vienna, incl. captain s buffet and activities on land) p.p. Programme B: Package with overnight stay (boat trip Passau Linz Vienna, incl. captain s buffet, 1 overnight stay with breakfast in ****hotel in Linz, 2 overnight stays with breakfast in ****hotel in Vienna) p.p. in double room p.p in single room Donau Touristik Lederergasse 4 12, 4010 Linz Tel , Fax kaiserin-elisabeth@donautouristik.at ACCOMMODATION Good middle-class hotels, 4**** hotels in Linz and Vienna. Daily breakfast buffet; half board 4 x incl. three-course evening meal. SERVICES INCLUDED 5 x overnight stay and breakfast buffet in double room with en-suite Luggage service from Passau to Vienna incl. insurance of up to p.p. Boat trip Schlögen (or Engelhartszell) Linz incl. bike, incl. four-course evening menu on board Boat transfer hotel in Linz Boat trip Linz Ybbs incl. bike Classical Hits concert in Grein Saddle bag hire also for own bikes l mineral water at bike transfer Detailed description of tours incl. maps 7-day service telephone p.p. in double room / breakfast surcharge in single room surcharge for half-board bike rental/stay Gross price (group prices from 14 people) : Donau Touristik GmbH Lederergasse 4-12, 4010 Linz, Tel Fax office@donautouristik.com 21

22 07 Bruckner, Churches and Concerts Stift St. Florian Stift St. Florian Pedagrafie Anton Bruckner Museum THE AUGUSTINIAN PRIORY OF ST. FLORIAN The Augustinian Priory of St. Florian is a place of fellowship and devotion, and, at the same time, a cultural focal point for the region. It was in this ecclesiastical community that Bruckner immersed himself deep in the world of music, first as a choirboy and later as an organist. It was here that he perfected his organ playing and created his first large-scale compositions. And it was here, in the vault beneath the organ, that he found his final resting place. Bruckner Organ at St. Florian Master organ builder Franz Xaver Krismann began building the Anton Bruckner Organ in 1770 in the artist s honour. Over the course of time, it was enlarged and now comprises 4 manuals, 103 stops and 7,386 organ pipes. Tours of the Priory 1 May 13 Oct. 19 daily at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. All year round for groups of 10 or more with advance booking. Offers and prices 2019 For groups of 20 or more Priory tour Duration: 60 min Basilica, crypt with Bruckner sarcophagus, library, marble hall, Altdorfer altarpiece; rate for groups of 20 or more 9.50 p.p. Bruckner Organ Listening Experience Duration: approx. 20 min Live recital on the Bruckner Organ from 26 May to 6 Oct. daily (except Tue. and Sat.) at 2.30 pm 5.50 p.p. COMBINED TICKET Tour + Bruckner Organ Listening Experience p.p. COMBINED TICKET Tour + Imperial Room Group rate p.p. Events at St. Florian s Priory Fiori Musicali Baroque Music Festival 4 May 4 Jun. 19 St. Florian Festival Church Day 4 May 19 Long Night of the Churches 24 May 19 OÖ Priory Concerts 15 Jun. 28 Jul. 19 St. Florian Organ Summer at 5 pm daily on 14, 21 and 28 Jul., 4 Aug. St. Florian BrucknerDays Aug. 19 St. Augustine Festival 28 Aug. 19 Priory Parish Advent Market 30 Nov. 19 St. Florian Boys Choir Advent Concert 8 Dec. 19 New Year s Organ Music 31 Dec. 19 Augustiner Chorherrenstift St. Florian Stiftstraße 1, 4490 St. Florian Tel , Fax , info@stift-st-florian.at ANTON BRUCKNER MUSEUM ANSFELDEN Anton Bruckner Museum Ansfelden presents the most important aspects of the life and work of the composer Anton Bruckner in an illustrative manner. It is not without reason that Anton Bruckner is considered to be the Upper Austrian composer par excellence. Through audio examples, visitors have the possibility of listening to music not only by Bruckner himself, but also by his contemporaries or the composers who had a lasting effect on his musical works. Offers and Prices 2019 Adults 2.50, Audio guides available free of charge Tour ticket 3.00, Groups of 8 or more people 2.00 p.p. Children (aged 6 15) 1.00 School classes free Short organ recitals for groups can be arranged all year round with advance booking. Flat rate Church tour for groups Duration: 30 min Basilica, crypt 7.00 p.p. Anton-Bruckner-Museum Ansfelden Augustinerstraße 3, 4052 Ansfelden Tel (Ansfelden parish office) , brucknermuseum@landesmuseum.at Opening hours Apr. to end of Oct., Fri. 9 am 12 noon, Sat., Sun. & public holidays 10 am 5 pm, Groups with advance booking 22

23 07 Bruckner, Churches and Concerts OÖ Tourismus Alter Dom Erich Goldmann ANTON BRUCKNER SYMPHONY TRAIL Starting from the centre of Anton Bruckner s birthplace in Ansfelden, the hiking trail leads you through fields, meadows and wooded hills to St. Florian, where the great composer is buried. Length of the hiking trail: approx. 9 km Hiking time: approx. 2¾ hrs Audiovisual experience with excerpts from Bruckner s ten symphonies: issue of the MP3 players at the Anton Bruckner Centre (Tue. and Thu.) and at the weekends from April to October in the Anton Bruckner Museum. Deposit: 22.00, incl admission The MP3 players can be returned to the porter at St. Florian s Priory, where the deposit is also returned. School classes and tour groups are requested to register in a timely manner. Names and addresses of all Bruckner Stairway guides at: Agents: Linz Guide Service linz-guide-service@gmx.at, Tel LINZ S IGNATIUSKIRCHE OLD CATHEDRAL linz.at Administered by the Jesuits, the Ignatiuskirche or Old Cathedral is famous for its historic Bruckner Organ. It was here at the Old Cathedral that Bruckner obtained his second post as full-time professional 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 makes it so unique. Organ tours Special organ tours and short concerts are offered. For visits to the organ, the maximum group size is 35 people. ABC-ANTON BRUCKNER CENTRUM Carlonestraße 2, 4052 Ansfelden Tel , abc@ansfelden.at Opening hours Tue. 8 am 12 noon, Thu. 2 pm 6 pm Bruckner Organ Listening Experience in the Old Cathedral (Groups of around 35 or more) Short concert (30 min) Concert (50 min) BRUCKNER STAIRWAY IN THE ALTER DOM The Bruckner Stairway in the Alter Dom (Old Cathedral): a Bruckner memorial. Special tours on the theme of Anton Bruckner and Linz, illustrated with samples of music and stories from the life of Anton Bruckner, lead you up to the famous Bruckner Organ. Bruckner Tour 2019 It is only possible to visit the Bruckner Stairway on guided group tours (max. 20 people). Specially trained Bruckner Guides allow you to visit this short but sweet Bruckner exhibition as part of their tours. Organ tours (Groups of about 35 or more) Explanation of the organ and short concert (30 min) Explanation of the organ and organ concert (60 min) Prices: From (price list on request) Linz Organ Summer 2019 Concerts at the Bruckner organ in the Old Cathedral, begins at 8 pm on 11 Jul., 15 Jul., 8 Aug., 22 Aug. 19 Concert for Bruckner s birthday 4 Sep. 19, begins at 8 pm with the Bruckner symphony Die Nullte Bruckner City Walking Tour incl. stairway Duration: up to 2 hrs Reference rate Austria Guide: German: , Another language excl. 20% VAT Bruckner Stairway rates: Groups of 4 people or less: flat rate of plus fee for the Bruckner Guide Groups of 5 or more people: 2.00 per person plus fee for the Bruckner Guide Die Kraft der Stille (The Power of Silence), Organ Music in Advent Begins at 6 pm on 4 Dec., 11 Dec., 18 Dec., free entry Booking of organ tours Mag. Bernhard Prammer Tel , kirchenmusik.alterdom@jesuiten.org 23

24 07 Bruckner, Churches and Concerts Mariendom Linz Mariendom Erwin Wodicka MARIENDOM LINZ The neo-gothic Mariendom is the largest church in Austria and an important symbol. On exciting tours, you can experience the cathedral at first hand, explore rooms and galleries not normally open to the public, from the crypt to the tower. Tours 2019 Cathedral and Crypt Tour (1 hr) max. 25 people In the impressive atmosphere of the large interior space, with its elaborate painted stained-glass windows, you can discover more about the secrets of the cathedral and its history. In the crypt are the bishops tombs and the famous nativity scene by Sebastian Osterrieder dating from High Walkway Tour (1 hr) max. 20 people From the crypt, the route leads up to the inner gallery, which offers a unique view of the vast nave. A particular highlight is the subsequent visit to the attic and the outer gallery. The tour continues to the first bell tower and through the attic to the outer gallery, with views over Linz. Torchlight Tour (1 hr) max. 20 people Discovering the cathedral in the evening with torches is a special experience for children and adults alike. The mystique of the building is made tangible in a very special way as you move through the crypt, the attic and both the inner and outer galleries. Stained-glass Windows Tour, incl. gallery (1 hr) max. 20 people The painted stained-glass windows tell of historic events of the diocese and the province, and you will discover interesting facts about the old production technique. A highlight is the exploration of the inner gallery which is around 14 metres high. Here, you can experiences the impressive glass windows up close. Children s Cathedral Children Discover the Mariendom with All Their Senses The special programme for families, children and school classes from the ages of six to twelve. (1 hr) max. 20 children/school pupils Themes: Explore the cathedral like detectives Water source of life Stained-glass windows tell stories All about pointed arches, rose windows and circles All information at Themed and combined tours It is possible to combine several tour modules (1 hr to 3 hrs) Example: combined tour of the cathedral and high walkways (1.5 hrs) You can choose special areas of focus for your tour Prices on request Tours possible in German, English and sign language (registration required) Educational tours: for school pupils, children, families and the visually impaired Special tour The Organ with all the Senses The Rudigier Organ in Linz s Mariendom is one of Austria s most important newly built organs of the 20th century and is a milestone in the history of Austrian organ construction. How does an organ work? How does the queen of instruments sound? And how does it feel to experience the sound with your whole body? In this special tour, you have the opportunity to get to know the Rudigier Organ in the Mariendom and to experience it with all your senses. Organ tour (45 min): Organ concert (30 min): Linz Organ Summer in the Mariendom 4 Jul. 5 Sep. 19, Prices (group price from 15 to max. 25 people) Short tour (30 min) Adults 4.00, groups 60.00, children/school pupils 2.00, groups One-hour tour Adults 6.50, groups 97.50, children/school pupils 4.00, groups hour tour Adults 8.00, groups , children/school pupils 5.00, groups TIP: Experience the music of the liturgy in the services at the Mariendom: 10 am on Sundays and public holidays. You can find the programme at DomCenter Linz Herrenstraße 36, 4020 Linz Tel , domcenter@dioezese-linz.at Opening hours: Tue. to Sat. from 10 am 1 pm and 2 pm 5 pm 24

25 07 Bruckner, Churches and Concerts c OÖ. Stiftskonzerte musica sacra linz MUSICA SACRA MUSIC IN LINZ S CHURCHES Missa Papae Marcelli Sunday 31 Mar. 19, 5 pm, Old Cathedral Ignatiuskirche Giovanni Perluigi de Palestrina: Miss Papae Marcelli Gregorio Allegri: Miserere and lots more Hard-Chor Linz Bernhard Prammer Musica Antiqua Salzburg Alexander Koller Die mit Tränen säen Sunday 7 Apr. 19, 5 pm, Minoritenkirche Pieces from the Bach dynasty Martina Daxböck Martha Kirschmann Bernd Lumbauer Gerd Kenda Choir of the Conservatoire for Church Music of the Diocese of Linz Wolfgang Kreuzhuber Lachrimae Wednesday 10 Apr. 19, 7.30 pm, Ursulinenkirche Various Lachrimae (including by John Dowland, Benjamin Britten, Tristan Murail, William Byrd) Ensemble lézard aux plumes Sven Birch Lamentations Sunday 14 Apr. 19, 5 pm, Ursulinenkirche Religious a cappella vocal music on the Passion by Claudio Monteverdi, Orlando di Lasso, Francis Poulenc and others Vocal sextet VOICES Josef Habringer Violin music written by Johann Sebastian Bach II Friday 3 May 19, 7.30 pm, Martinskirche Pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach and Bernd Preinfalk Swantje Hoffmann Bernhard Prammer Dein ist das Reich Sunday 12 May 19, 5 pm, Minoritenkirche Best of religious choir music KammerChor KlangsCala Salzburg Helmut Zeilner Pfingstkantaten Saturday 25 May 19, 7.30 pm, Minoritenkirche Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel: Pfingskantaten No. 1 6 for a soloist quartet and orchestra amongst others Brigitte Geller Sinja Maschke Virgil Hartinger Günter Haumer AMANI Ensemble Linz Michael Oman AUTUMN PREVIEW 2019 Church concerts from 20 October as well as on all Advent Sundays (5 pm, Minoritenkirche) musica sacra linz Promenade 39, 4020 Linz, Ticket service: Day ticket office of the Landestheater at Promenade 39 and in the Musiktheater at Volksgarten 1, 4020 Linz (Mon. Fri. 9 am 6 pm; Sat. 9 am pm) Ticket booking: bestellung@musicasacra.at, Evening ticket office: 1 hour before the concert begins in the corresponding church LANDESKONZERTE Classical music away from the mainstream at places that are not normally available for concerts. The four series of concerts from the province of Upper Austria offer delights for music lovers: Old Music in the Schloss Vokali.sen Sunday Music in the Salon Organ Concerts Prices: Ticket price 16.00, Reduced ticket price 8.00 (senior citizens, school pupils and students, people with disabilities) Kartenservice Landeskonzerte, Maria Lehner Tel , post.lmsw@landeskonzerte.at Mon. Fri. 8 am 12 noon, Tickets can be reserved by telephone or ; reserved tickets are held at the box office. UPPER AUSTRIAN MONASTERY CONCERTS 15 Jun. 28 Jul. 19 International artists perform in the stately rooms of the monasteries of St. Florian, Kremsmünster and Lambach in Upper Austria. OÖ. Stiftskonzerte c/o VKB Bank, Postfach 116, 4010 Linz Ticket purchase: tel , bestellung@stiftskonzerte.at 25

26 08 Concert Halls and Theatres Brucknerhaus LIVA, kswfoto posthof LIVA BRUCKNERHAUS Dietmar Kerschbaum, the new director, came to Linz in order to reposition the Brucknerhaus. This is why a lot has changed since the beginning of the 2018/19 season, including the programme. First and foremost, it adheres to the motto: Creed Denomination, Belief, Religion. That doesn t mean, however, that religious music is the only thing on offer. The programme is angled more towards the search 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 much as in Gustav Mahler s monumental 8th Symphony which requires eight solo singers as well as a large orchestra and three choirs. Markus Poschner will take to the conductor s podium of the Bruckner Orchestra Linz which will perform other symphonic masterpieces in spring 2019, such as Brahm s 4th symphony and, in its first European performance, the 5th Symphony, the Apocalyptic, by exiled Austrian Karl Weigl. Top international orchestras will also be giving guest performances in the Brucknerhaus, such as The Knights from New York, who will accompany the celebrated mandolin virtuoso, Avi Avital, or the Paris Orchestra, who will bring Benjamin Britten s pacifist War Requiem to life with Daniel Harding conducting. In the new subscriber series WortKlang, Burgtheater stars like Peter Matić, Peter Simonischek and Birgit Minichmayr will be honoured, and renowned pianists such as Rudolf Buchbinder and Martin Helmchen will also be guests in the Brucknerhaus. Their colleague Kit Armstrong will also feature in the same performance, in Saint-Saën s famous organ symphony, both as a pianist and as an organist this will surely be a sensational highlight of 2019 at the Brucknerhaus. Above all, the new organ, which was constructed in summer, is a particular focal point due to organ concerts by internationally renowned organists as well as the popular series Organ Music at Tea Time. 11 Mar. 2019, 7.30 pm Large Auditorium Branford Marsalis Quartet 14 Mar. 2019, 7.30 pm Middle Auditorium Peter Simonischek reads Joseph Roth s The Legend of the Holy Drinker, accompanied by film music from the 1930s. 29 Mar. 2019, 7.30 pm Large Auditorium The orchestra dances. The Filármonica Joven de Columbia with Andrés Orozco-Estrada present music from Latin America as well as Igor Stravinsky s Le Sacre du Printemps with spectacularly staged choreography. 13 Apr. 2019, 7.30 pm Large Auditorium Dies irae. In his Brucknerhaus debut, Kit Armstrong plays the piano and the organ! He is accompanied by the Bruckner Orchestra Linz, conducted by Jérémie Rhorer. 22 May 2019, 7.30 pm Large Auditorium Mahler s 8th, with three choirs and the Bruckner Orchestra Linz, conducted by Markus Poschner. 25 May 2019, 7.30 pm Großer Saal Benjamin Britten s War Requiem with Albina Shagimuratova, Andrew Staples, Christian Gerhaher, several choirs and the Orchestre de Paris, conducted by Daniel Harding. 28 May 2019, 7.30 pm Middle Auditorium Birgit Minichmayr reads from Albert Ehrenstein s Briefe an Gott, accompanied by harp music. CONCERT SEASON 2018/19: New Year, New Year s Eve Concerts in the Large and Middle Auditoriums, 31 Dec., 7.30 pm 26 Jan. 2019, 7.30 pm Middle Auditorium 27 Jan. 2019, 11 am Large Auditorium Karl Weigl. The re-discovery of an Austrian composer with Michael Korstick, Nicole Heesters, Franz Grundheber, the Bruckner Orchestra Linz, Thomas Sanderling and many more. New Year Concert with the Bruckner Orchestra Linz and Markus Poschner in the Large Auditorium, 1 Jan. 20, 4 pm International Bruckner Festival Linz 4 Sep. 11 Oct Feb. 2019, 7.30 pm Large Auditorium Ballet music by Richard Strauss and Sergei Prokofiev as well as the world premiere of the Cain ballet, composed in 1930 by Marc Blitzstein, with Adrian Eröd, the MDR Symphony Orchestra and Michail Jurowski. Sparkasse OÖ Klangwolken Visualised Klangwolke: 7 Sep. 19 Children s Klangwolke: 8 Sep. 19 Classical Klangwolke: 28 Sep

27 08 Concert Halls and Theatres POSTHOF Tours of the Brucknerhaus Let yourself be inspired by the timelessly and uniquely beautiful architecture of Finnish architect Heikki Siren s masterpiece. We open doors to you that normally remain closed, and our staff tell you about their work and the exciting encounters with musical greats from all over the world. Group tours by arrangement Duration: approx. 50 min Guided tour in German (up to 30 people): Free Guided tour in English (up to 30 people): Bookings: tel harald.hechwartner@liva.linz.at Bruckner s Café Restaurant in the Brucknerhaus ON-SITE CATERING CONTEMPORARY CULTURE AT THE HARBOUR Linz s cultural centre Posthof stages around 250 individual events annually from music, dance, theatre, cabaret and literature and is a hub for (inter)national greats as well as a platform for presenting the (home-grown) young talent scene. Originally built as a branch of Linz s 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 contemporary culture in Austria. Heimspiel 2019 Jan./Feb.. 19 TanzTage 2019 Mar./Apr. 19 Black Humour Festival 2019 May 19 Bilderbuch Open Air, Ahoi! Pop Summer Jul 19 Ahoi! Pop Music Festival Nov. 19 Linz Cabaret Festival Nov. 19 Austrian Theatre Sports Championships Dec. 19 Linzer Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbh Untere Donaulände 7, 4010 Linz LIVA Service Center Posthofbeisl Only open on event days! ON-SITE CATERING Tel , kassa@liva.linz.at Telephone lines open at the following times: Sep. Jun.: Mon. to Fri. 10 am 6 pm Sat. 10 am 1 pm, Jul. Aug.: Mon. to Sat. 10 am 1 pm Posthof Contemporary Culture at the Harbour Posthofstr. 43, 4020 Linz Tel , office@posthof.at Advance sales: Tue. to Fri., 3 pm 7 pm, Tel , kassa@posthof.at 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. Weinhold Interested? We are happy to make reservations for you and are looking forward to receiving a message from you with the reservation code: Kulturbummel sales@linztourismus.at, tel.: to

28 08 Concert Halls and Theatres Reinhard Winkler Herta Hurnaus BRUCKNER ORCHESTER LINZ The Bruckner Orchestra Linz, which can look back on a history spanning over 200 years, has become one of Central Europe s leading ensembles in recent decades. With its 130 musicians, it is not only Upper Austria s symphony orchestra, as it also serves the musical productions of the Landestheater Linz. As an ambassador for the state of Upper Austria, the BOL regularly undertakes national and international concert trips. Since 2017, Markus Poschner has been the head conductor of the Bruckner Orchestra Linz. Under his leadership, the BOL has developed a completely unique way of playing its namesake s music and performs this in a distinctive, Upper Austrian sound dialect. MUSIKTHEATER AM VOLKSGARTEN In 2013, the Landestheater opened a new performance venue: the Musiktheater am Volksgarten, one of Europe s most modern opera houses. High comfort for the audience, outstanding acoustics, an optimal view of the stage and state-of-the-art stage technology make a visit to the theatre an unforgettable experience. The repertory theatre with seating for up to 1,200 people in the main auditorium places a particular emphasis on opera, operetta, ballet and musicals. The theatre was opened with the premiere of Philip Glass opera Spuren der Verirrten (The Lost). From an artistic point of view, any opera can be performed with a full orchestra. The orchestra of the Linz Landestheater is the Bruckner Orchestra Linz, conducted by Markus Poschner. SCHAUSPIELHAUS & KAMMERSPIELE The Schauspielhaus was reopened in April 2017 after extensive renovation work and is primarily home to the plays of the Landestheater Linz. Group tours Mon. Fri. 2 pm 6 pm, Duration: approx. 60 min Group rate: (up to 25 people): Group rate in combination with a performance on the same day: Booking for groups Tel , schulbuchungen@landestheater-linz.at Promenadenhof PROGRAMME JANUARY TO JULY 2019 IN THE LANDESTHEATER LINZ OPERA Tristan and Isolde Opera by Richard Wagner La clemenza di Tito Opera by Wolfgang Amadé Mozart and Manfred Trojahn Elektra Opera by Richard Strauss Penthesilea Opera by Othmar Schoeck Médée Opera by Luigi Cherubini ON-SITE CATERING Behind-the-scenes tours Get a glimpse behind the scenes and take an inspiring tour of the Musiktheater. Open doors with us that normally remain closed to the public and discover what happens backstage at the Musiktheater. OPERETTA Der Vogelhändler Operetta by Carl Zeller Polnische Hochzeit Operetta by Joseph Beer Group tours Mon. Fri. between 2 pm and 6 pm Duration: approx. 90 min Group rate: (up to 25 people): Group rate in combination with a performance on the same day: Booking for groups Tel , fuehrungen@landestheater-linz.at das Anton & Café Volksgarten, im Musiktheater DoN Catering, ON-SITE CATERING MUSICALS Lazarus Musical by David Bowie An American in Paris Musical by George and Ira Gerschwin and Craig Lucas Ragtime Musical by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens Der Hase mit den Bernsteinaugen Musical by Thomas Zaufke and Henry Mason Chess Musical by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, semi-staged production 28

29 08 Concert Halls and Theatres Robert Josipovic Peter Philipp DANCE Macbeth (reconstruction) Dance by Johann Kresnik Marie Antoinette Dance by Mei Hong Lin THEATRE Der Brandner Kaspar und das ewig' Leben Comedy by Kurt Wilhelm Kasimir and Karoline Folk play by Ödön von Horváth Dogville Drama by Lars von Trier Amphitryon Comedy by Heinrich von Kleist adapted from Molière Ernst ist das Leben (Bunbury) (The Importance of Being Earnest) Comedy by Oscar Wilde/Elfriede Jelinek Mythos voest Piece by Hans-Werner Kroesinger and Regine Dura Der aufhaltsame Aufstieg des Arturo Ui Piece by Bertolt Brecht Der Wald Comedy by Alexander Ostrowski Einsame Menschen Drama by Gerhart Hauptmann YOUTH THEATRE Peterchens Mondfahrt Play by Gerdt von Bassewitz Frerk, du Zwerg! Play by Finn-Ole Heinrich Der Zauberer von Oz (The Wizard of Oz) Play by Lyman Frank Baum Extrem laut und unglaublich nah (Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close) Adapted from the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer Aut of contol Development of a play with Silk Fluegge Prices 2019 Vary depending on the performance/date/venue Group discount For 10 or more people, there are group discounts (excluding premieres, guest performances, fairytales, children s performances and performances determined separately by management). For 10 or more people -10% For 20 or more people -15% plus 1 free ticket For 30 or more people -20% plus 1 free ticket For 40 or more people -20% plus 2 free tickets For every additional 20 people -20% plus 1 additional free ticket The children s and youth theatre has been attracting thousands of spectators, young and old, for years. Landestheater Linz Promenade 39, 4020 Linz Here, the programme also varies between well-established, fundamental themes and current stories. Plays that really hold true and that amaze usually staged with playful humour and a great deal of music are what impress young theatre lovers. Noah und der große Regen Narrative theatre by Franziska Steiof Young Classics Krieg der Welten (War of the Worlds) Short Cuts Live radio play adapted from H.G. Wells Ticket Service opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9 am 6 pm, Sat. 9 am pm, closed Sundays and public holidays, also Christmas Eve and Good Friday Evening box offices opening hours: Musiktheater, Schauspielhaus and Kammerspiele: 1.5 hrs before curtain-up, Studio Stage Promenade: 1 hr before the beginning of the performance Contact Ticket Service: Tel kassa@landestheater-linz.at 29

30 06 Group Packages In Anton Bruckner s Footsteps Arrival: daily, all year round Minimum number of participants: 20 Free place: 21/1 Encounter Anton Bruckner where he grew up and where he took his first great artistic steps: in St. Florian and Linz. 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. Erich Goldmann 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 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 Surcharge for single room BOOKING AND INFORMATION Stift St. Florian OÖ Touristik, 4020 Linz Tel: gruppen@touristik.at 30

31 08 Concert Halls and Theatres Simon Bauer Phönix BRUCKNER UNIVERSITY With over 500 events a year, including ensemble and orchestral concerts, jazz performances, plays and dance performances, contemporary music concerts as well as lectures and discussion events, the Anton Bruckner University is one of the largest cultural event organisers in the region. The building at the foot of Pöstlingberg is impressive with its striking architecture, and creates the ideal environment for diverse encounters with music, theatre and dance. The park on the university campus and the bistro with a terrace are open to the public and invite you to visit and enjoy. Events Events take place regularly and admission is usually free. You can find the current monthly and semester programmes online at Offer Tours for 10 or more people are possible on request. Duration: 1 hr Reference rate: fuehrungen@bruckneruni.at THEATER PHÖNIX The Theater Phönix, which was founded in 1989, is one of the most innovative theatres in Austria. The free theatre with a fixed ensemble is known for its excellent interpretations of classics and has been giving contemporary writers a platform since it was established. This institution had won several awards for its continued author interpretations and its spectacular productions most recently, it won the NESTROY in 2014 in the category of Best Federal State Performance. Guest plays, concerts and readings round off the diverse programme. PROGRAMME January July 2019 Urfaust adapted from Johann W. von Goethe by Harald Gebhartl From Nov. 18 Kaltes Herz by Volker Schmidt In the style of the fairy tale Das kalte Herz by Wilhelm Hauff From 31 Jan. 19 Nach uns das All or Das innere Team kennt keine Pause by Sibylle Berg From 28 Feb. 19 Bistro Frédéric Mon. Fri. 8 am 7 pm and at events ON-SITE CATERING Viel Lärm um Nichts (Much Ado About Nothing) adapted from William Shakespeare by Gernot Plass From 9 May 19 Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität Hagenstraße 57, 4040 Linz Tel veranstaltungen@bruckneruni.at Else (ohne Fräulein) adapted from Arthur Schnitzler by Thomas Arzt A co-production with SCHÄXPIR Theatre Festival for a Young Audience From 25 Jun. 19 TIP: Anniversary season 19/20 30 years of the Theater Phönix Theater Phönix Wiener Straße 25, 4020 Linz Online Ticketing: Ticket reservations: By telephone at Or by at tickets@theater-phoenix.at 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. 31

32 08 Concert Halls and Theatres Bernhard Mayer Bernhard Mayer TRIBÜNE LINZ THEATER AM SÜDBAHNHOFMARKT The TRIBÜNE LINZ is the youngest theatre in the city and has won the approval of its audience in only five years with excellent theatre and vivid staging in its characteristic Tribüne Linz style. OUT! Gefangen im Netz Youth piece on the theme of cyber bullying by Knut Winkmann 13+ From Sep The particular hospitality of the establishment reveals itself not only in the audience service and an exceedingly pleasant atmosphere, but also in the fullness of its programme. On offer are famous classics of world literature, social dramas on important themes, musical-literary-scenic programmes as well as plays for young people. Besides their own productions, guest premieres are a regular occurrence, as are concerts and literature and discussion events. As the pieces are shown alternately, programme diversity is guaranteed all year round. REPERTOIRE 2018/2019 Premieres and re-openings You can find current performance dates at Individual performances can also be organised for your groups. Prices 2018/2019 Numbered seats, person categories: Normal 20.00, advanced Various reductions, e.g. for a visitor group of 10 or more people, advanced The theatre accommodates approx. 115 guests and boasts a modern gallery. A coffeehouse is connected to the theatre. Romeo und Julia Tragedy by William Shakespeare From 19 Sep (prem.) Der zerbrochene Krug Comedy by Heinrich von Kleist From 3 Oct (prem.) Geschichten aus dem Wiener Wald Folk play in three parts by Ödön von Horváth From 17 Oct (prem.) Of Mice and Men Play adapted from the novella by John Steinbeck From 16 Jan. 19 (prem.) Alma Mahler-Werfel Play by Paula Kühn From 6 Mar. 19 (prem.) Summer concert Musical-literary-scenic programme From Sep (re-opening) Anne Youth play adapted from Anne Frank s diary 13+ From Sep TRIBÜNE LINZ Theater am Südbahnhofmarkt Eisenhandstraße 43, 4020 Linz Tel karten@tribuene-linz.at Opening hours Theatermacherei (ticket office): Tue. Fri. 2 pm 5 pm (next to Café FINO) Theatre box office in the foyer: for evening performances from 90 to 30 min before curtain-up, for morning performances from 60 to 30 min before curtain-up Booking requests and ticket reservations are possible outside of these times by telephone, or directly online. 32

33 08 Concert Halls and Theatres Kellertheater kuddelmuddel Theater in der Innenstadt LINZER KELLERTHEATER The Linzer Kellertheater is now in its 65th theatre season and is continuing on its path as an enduring theatrical venue for successful popular comedies. For a younger audience, productions of classic fairytales are always in the programme. With 94 seats and a glass-covered courtyard, the theatre can also be exclusively booked for groups and for performances of any kind. THEATER IN DER INNENSTADT Entertainment in an informal atmosphere the private theatre at the heart of Linz. The theatre has 100 seats, which are grouped around 22 tables. Here, you can enjoy the performances in a relaxed ambience. In summer, the lovely garden awaits you in front of the theatre, where you can get in the mood for the performance with cool drinks among palm trees and colourful flowers. Performances 2018/19 Reset Alles auf Anfang Comedy by Roman Frankl and Michael Niavarani, from 4 Oct Prices 2018/ / reduced: 35.00, free choice of seating Linzer Kellertheater Hauptplatz 21, 4020 Linz Tel , office@linzer-kellertheater.at Prices 2019 Seat at a table Seat Renting the theatre for birthdays, work events, Christmas parties and private events: (excl. 20% VAT) Bar, bar staff and clean-up inclusive; No additional charge for the use of the stage and the cloakroom. Duration: 6 hrs KINDERKULTURZENTRUM KUDDELMUDDEL An establishment with a packed programme for young people from 1.5 to 14 years old. Plays, puppet theatre, Kasperl and musical performances, 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 Fairytale Time and other programmes are performed in the public space. Theater in der Innenstadt Museumstraße 7a, 4020 Linz Tel office@theater-innenstadt.at Office opening hours: Tue. Fri. 4 pm 8 pm, ticket reservations are possible by telephone or . Programme: You can find the schedule and programme information at Prices 2019: between 5.00 and 8.00 Kinderkulturzentrum Kuddelmuddel Langgasse 13, 4020 Linz, Tel , kumu@liva.linz.at Ticket reservations: Possible directly at or by telephone at , the Brucknerhaus service centre , or by at kumu@liva.linz.at Tickets can be collected up to half an hour before the beginning of the event. 33

34 09 Venues/Events Casino Linz Jens Weber, München CASINO LINZ Welcome to Casino Linz here, it s all about luck! The modern Casino Linz in the city not only offers a wide range of games (roulette, blackjack, poker, fruit machines), but is also your capable partner for a successful event in a glamorous ambience. Casineum Casineum, the 200 m² event hall, is equipped with modern event technology. Events 2018/19 Cabaret & Casino Fun and games with all the greats of the Austrian cabaret scene in Casino Linz. Highlight Dinner & Roulette package: Three-course menu for which you determine the price from 0.00 to 36.00, anything is possible. Further events and offers at: linz.casinos.at Casino Restaurant In the Casino Restaurant, you can treat yourself to culinary delights any day ON-SITE CATERING DESIGN CENTER LINZ The Design Center Linz is a timelessly modern, multifunctional venue whose glass roof creates a natural daylight atmosphere. Its versatility is the significant feature of this event venue. Events 2019 Wine and Delicacies Feb. 19 Wine Area DAC wine tasting 28 Feb. 19 Wein Burgenland wine presentation 7 Mar. 19 Autofrühling car fair Mar. 19 Home & Living Nov. 19 Offer Tour for groups of 10 or more people possible with advance booking! DoN restaurant & catering gmbh Design Center Linz BetriebsgesmbH & Co KG Europaplatz 1, 4020 Linz Tel anfrage@design-center.at ON-SITE CATERING Casino Linz Rainerstraße 2 4, 4020 Linz Tel. casino linz@casinos.at Tel. Casino Restaurant cuisino.linz@casinos.at 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 Jens Weber, München 34

35 09 Venues/Events Palais Tabakfabrik Linz PALAIS KAUFMÄNNISCHER VEREIN Palais Kaufmännischer Verein, or Palace of the Commercial Association, is a venue full of contrasts, and an interface between the traditional and the modern, both in terms of its events and its location. Whether seminars, conferences, trade fairs and conventions or gala evenings and private parties: Palais is the top location in Linz for sophisticated events. Events 2019 Linz Wedding World 5/6 Jan. 19 CV-Ball 12 Jan. 19 KV-Ball 26 Jan. 19 Die Nacht in Tracht (Austrian trad. costumes) Wilderergschnas 4 Mar. 19 Career Forum 12 Mar. 19 Linz Wine Spring 12 Apr. 19 Linzertorten Ball Tanzschule Horn 27 Apr. 19 Dancer against Cancer Ball der Krebshilfe Ö. 11 May 19 Hotspots-Liquid Market 17 May 19 Linz Wine Autumn 29 Nov. 19 Minerals Fair 1 Dec. 19 Lex van Someren 3 Dec. 19 Offer Tour of the palace for 10 or more people possible with advance booking! In-House Catering Fest und Gast, JOSEF with scenic bar and restaurant, Palais Kaufmännischer Verein Landstraße 49/Bismarckstraße 1-3, 4020 Linz, Tel , office.kv@palaislinz.at ON-SITE CATERING TABAKFABRIK After the production of cigarettes was discontinued in 2009, the industrial jewel in the style of the New Objectivity was acquired by the City of Linz and is gradually becoming a focal point for creative industries and an internationally sought-after location for large-scale exhibitions, conferences, festivals and company events. The last large industrial construction of the renowned architect Peter Behrens, inventor of corporate design, is a comprehensive work of art with a covered useable area of around 80,000 m², and is one of the most important monuments in Linz. Events 2019 Exhibition Days of the Linz Art Association NH Feb. 19 Veggie Planet Vegan Fair Feb. 19 Art and Design Market Spring Mar. 19 BOLwerk Orchestra Day of the Bruckner Orchestra Linz 6 Jul. 19 Art and Design Market Autumn Nov. 19 Offer On a tour, learn more about the history and the future of Tabakfabrik Linz. Prices 2019 (all rates incl. VAT) Groups of 15 or more people 8.00 p.p. Flat rate for school classes Surcharge for a foreign language (ENG, IT, FR, RU) Max. participants: 30 people Duration: 1.5 hrs Timely reservation required! Charmanter Elefant & sein Porzellanladen Tabakfabrik Linz Entwicklungs- und Betriebsgesellschaft mbh Peter-Behrens-Platz 15, 4020 Linz Tel fuehrungen@tfl.linz.at ON-SITE CATERING 35

36 09 Venues/Events Stadt Linz WISSENSTURM: VOLKSHOCHSCHULE CITY LIBRARY The City of Linz is opening up new dimensions and opportunities in the area of education in the Bahnhof quarter. A modern home for the adult education centre, Volkshochschule Linz, and the city library has been created in this 63-metre-high elliptical tower. Event rooms with the latest media technology can be hired. Events 2019 Beziehungsfallen 14 Jan. 4 Feb. 19 Denk.mal Global Causes of Migration 16 Jan. 6 Feb. 19 Female Political Thinkers 21 Jan. 4 Feb. 19 Hommages Literary Portraits 24 Jan. 7 Feb. 19 Masterpieces of Musical History 26 Feb. 19 Mar. 19 Resonance A Sociology of the World Relationship 25 Mar. 19 Linz Children s and Youth Book Days Oct. 19 Linz Children s Culture Week Oct. 19 Various events, courses, etc. on current topics and exciting exhibitions. Group tours Duration: approx. 2 hrs Rates: group rate 45.00, children s tours are free Timely reservation required! Volkshochschule Linz Stadtbibliothek Linz Kärntnerstraße 26, 4020 Linz Tel wissensturm@mag.linz.at Renting of event rooms in the Wissensturm: TIPSARENA AND STADIUM Are you looking for a simultaneously unique and inspiring event location with flair and ambience? Then look no further! The Linz Stadium and the TipsArena don t just provide space for large sports and cultural events (impressive shows, musicals, company events and rock and pop concerts). With our flexibly usable VIP-spaces, we can offer you and your clients a variety of possibilities, dependent on size, type and occasion of the event, which will make it a special and unforgettable experience. Events 2019 ÖM Multi Sport Race Feb. 19 Gugl Indoor 9 Feb. 19 ÖM U20 10 Feb. 19 Thriller Live 25 Feb. 19 ATO 2 Mar. 19 Blue Man Group 7 10 Mar. 19 BEAT IT! 11 Mar. 19 EAV 20 Mar. 19 Dog Fair Mar. 19 Fireman SAM 27 Mar. 19 Chinese National Circus 28 Mar. 19 Ralf Schmitz 30 Mar. 19 Master of Dirt 6 Apr. 19 Marathon Fair Apr. 19 Junior Marathon 13 Apr th Oberbank Linz Danube Marathon 14 Apr. 19 TT Super League Apr. 19 Dieter Nuhr 4 May 19 Africa! Africa! May 19 Ehrlich Brothers 25 May 19 Luke Mockridge 7 Jun. 19 Business Run WKO 11 Sep. 19 SEEED 2 Nov. 19 TGW Futur Cup 23 Nov. 19 Stadion Linz / TipsArena Linz Linzer Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbh Tel , stadion@liva.linz.at oder tipsarena@liva.linz.at 36

37 10 Natur Katja Hintersteiner LINZ BOTANICAL GARDENS Linz Botanical Gardens, with about 10,000 different species of plants growing on 4.2 hectares, are among the most beautiful gardens in Europe. For general information, opening hours, and the 2019 events and exhibition programme, please see: Offers and Prices 2019 Adults 3.50 Reduced for children and young people from the ages of 6 to 18, school pupils and students, senior citizens, people doing national military/ civilian service and disabled people (identification required) 2.50 Group rate for 15 or more people 2.50 p.p. Guided Tours (advance booking only) For max. 30 people: Guided tours (at weekends 75.00) Lectures and practical gardening (incl. admission) 8.00 Word & Sound concerts special concert rates Benetseder s Café Orchidee Botanischer Garten Roseggerstraße 20, 4020 Linz Tel Fax botanischergarten@mag.linz.at Opening hours: Jan./Feb. and Nov./Dec. 9 am 4 pm Mar. and Oct. 9 am 5 pm Apr. Sep. 9 am 7 pm Greenhouses: March to October: 9 am 5 pm November to February: 9 am 4 pm The garden is closed on 24, 25 and 31 Dec. and on 1 Jan. ON-SITE CATERING EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE OF NATURE WITH NATURSCHAUSPIEL NATURSCHAUSPIEL, the multi-award-winning educational project on nature, offers exclusive experiences of nature in the most beautiful and interesting nature reserves of Upper Austria. With an expert team, you can discover unknown worlds, rare animals and impressive plants. You can go for walks, research, collect, taste and be astounded at Linz s natural treasures. In addition: NATURSCHAUSPIEL offers a varied and diverse choice of themed tours, especially for groups: The Wild City Bees In the Linz Jungle Harry and the Primordial Tethys Ocean Traces of Wilderness More tours and all information at: IFAU Institut für Angewandte Umweltbildung Wieserfeldplatz 22, 4400 Steyr Tel anfrage@naturschauspiel.at LINZ MARKETS Rummaging, sampling and shopping at the Linz markets to one s heart s content Curio flea market: Saturdays from 6 am 2 pm on Hauptplatz 10 Nov. end of Feb. at Neues Rathaus (New City Hall) in Urfahr Südbahnhofmarkt Mon. to Fri. 6 am 8 pm, Sat. 6 am 6 pm ORF programme Arcimboldo Live vom Markt every Saturday Markthalle Altstadt Mon. to Fri. 7 am 11 pm, Sat. 9 am 4 pm, Sun. 9 am 8 pm Urfahr fruit and vegetable market Mon. to Fri. 6 am 8 pm Sat. 6 am 12 noon, Additional market stands: Mon. Sat. 6 am 1 pm Urfahranermarkt Spring Market 27 Apr. 5 May 19 Autumn Market 28 Sep. 6 Oct

38 11 Pöstlingbergbahn Adventure World Pöstlingbergbahn A. Sigalov Pöstlingbergbahn PÖSTLINGBERGBAHN The Pöstlingbergbahn, the steepest adhesion railway in Europe, has been making an unforgettable impression on guests from all over the world since 1898, thanks to its extraordinary and idyllic route. 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 surmounts a difference in altitude of 255 metres in 20 minutes. Rides in the renovated original carriages are offered for nostalgic railway enthusiasts, depending on availability. PÖSTLINGBERGBAHN MUSEUM The lovingly designed information centre at the Pöstlingberg valley station is a must for lovers of historical railways. It offers an interactive overview of the past and present of this historical railway. Opening hours 1 Mar. to 1 Nov., Sat., Sun. and public holidays 10 am 4 pm, weekdays must be booked in advance. (for groups of 10 or more people) Timetable Mon. to Sat. (from Hauptplatz): from 6 am at 30-minute intervals, Sun. and public holidays (from Hauptplatz): from 7.30 am to 10 pm (last ascent) or pm (last descent) Summer timetable from 1 Apr. up to and including 31 Oct., Sat., Sun. and public holidays (from Hauptplatz) between 10 am and 5 pm at 15-minute intervals. Special trips Prices on request by: Tel (Mon. to Thu. 8 am 4 pm, Fri. 8 am 12 noon) or to: sonderfahrten@linzag.at. Prices 2019 Ascent or descent Standard ticket/adults 3.90 Reduced rate/children 2.00 Ascent and descent Standard ticket/adults 6.40 Reduced rate/children 3.20 Adventure Ticket (ascent & descent incl. city network 24 hrs) 9.70 Reduced rate 4.90 Subject to price increases! On request, voucher payment for groups! LINZ AG LINIEN Wiener Straße 151, 4021 Linz Tel sonderfahrten@linzag.at GROTTENBAHN 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 of dwarves and fairy tales casts a spell over visitors. Duration of the visit to the grotto railway: approx. 45 min. Events 2019 Opening 1 Mar. 19 Spring Festival 23 Mar. 19 Easter Holidays with Sebastian Apr. 19 Mother s Day 12 May 19 Father s Day 9 Jun. 19 Fairy Tale Advent 1, 8, 15, 22 Dec. 19 Prices 2019 Adults 5.50, Children 3.30 Reduced rates on request! Subject to price increases! Grottenbahn Am Pöstlingberg 16, 4040 Linz Tel grottenbahn@linzag.at Opening hours: 1 Mar. 31 May 10 am 5 pm 1 Jun. 31 Aug. 10 am 6 pm 1 Sep. 1 Nov. 10 am 5 pm Advent Sundays and 8 Dec. 10 am 5 pm 24 Dec. 10am 3 pm 38

39 11 Pöstlingbergbahn Adventure World HARTLAUER PHOTO GALLERY At the highest point in Linz, situated at number 12 on the Pöstlingberg, this gallery dedicated to the art of photography overlooks the capital of the province. Hartlauer photo gallery presents national and international photographic art from the beginning of April until the end of November. The art of photography is also shown outdoors. Exhibitions 2019 Trees and Forests Photography on the theme of wood, 5 Apr. 26 May 19 Long night: 26 Apr. 19 ZOO LINZ Open 365 days a year! Next to the Urfahrwänd nature reserve, around 600 exotic and native animals from approx. 110 different species fascinate and enchant visitors on almost 4 hectares of land. In the newly created domestic animal park with petting area, native and exotic pets and farm animals, some highly endangered, also await you on an area of over 3,500 m² with stunning views over the city of Linz. Group tours Duration: approx. 60 to 75 min Price: for up to 20 people, plus admissions Travel and Holidays Images from far-flung places and from just around the corner, 30 May 28 Jul. 19, Long night: 28 Jun. 19 Body and Spirit Images of people ranging from portraits to nudes, 2 Aug. 29 Sep. 19, Long night: 13 Sep. 19 OFF LIMITS Creative Photography Clever snapshots! 4 Oct. 1 Dec. 19 Long night: 8 Nov. 19 Prices Admission 3.00 Reduced rate 1.50 Children & youth up to the age of 14 are free Free admission with a Pöstlingbergbahn and/or Grottenbahn ticket Hartlauer Fotogalerie Am Pöstlingberg 12, 4040 Linz Tel office@hartlauer-fotogalerie.at Opening hours: Fri. Sun. and public holidays 11 am 7 pm or by individual arrangement Night-time Safari incl. bat search (possible Jul. and Aug.) Duration: approx. 60 to 75 min, start: 9 pm Price for up to 20 people Tours only possible with advance booking on tel Tickets and prices 2019 Adults 6.00 Reduced rate* 4.50 Children (aged 6 13) 3.00, Children (up to the age of 5) free Rate for groups of 15 or more paying People: Adults 5.00 Children (aged 6 13) 2.50 Reduced rate 4.00 Subject to price changes! *Reduction for senior citizens (65+), people with disabilities, trainees, students, people completing civilian or military service and school pupils (aged 14 or older) with valid identification. Zoo Linz Windflachweg 1 Pöstlingberg 4040 Linz Tel , office@zoo-linz.at Opening hours: Summer: admission from 9 am 6 pm (closing time 7 pm) Winter: admission from 9 am 4 pm (closing time 5 pm) 39

40 12 Technology and Architecture voestalpine Stahlwelt voestalpine Stahlwelt VOESTALPINE STAHLWELT Exciting world of experiences voestalpine Stahlwelt allows a glimpse behind the scenes of voestalpine. In exciting guided tours, the guides convey background knowledge about steel, its production, processing and its various possible applications. Visitors will learn how car bodywork is made, about the secrets behind ordinary-seeming razor blades and how high-speed railway tracks can be up to 120 m long. On the child-friendly family tours, the content is made particularly exciting for younger visitors. Multimedia guides are available for individual visitors. Tour of the plant After the tour, you will head out in multi-media buses onto the 5 km2 voestalpine factory premises and get up close and personal with the most modern plant in the world of steel. This enables visitors to experience the production plants for themselves as they come to the blast furnace, hot rolling mill or Automotive Components. A tour of the plant is only possible as part of a guided tour. From Monday to Saturday, individual visitors are able to join a group tour, as long as there are still places available on the pre-booked guided tours. Extraordinary architecture Even the architecture of the voestalpine Stahlwelt is definitely worth seeing. The building is reminiscent of a periscope and opens up a unique perspective on the voestalpine factory premises. Over five floors, the architecture will particularly astound you with its alternation between various different spaces, opening up a multifaceted world of adventure. Stahlwelt Lounge Your physical well-being is taken care of in the Stahlwelt Lounge on the ground floor. Visitors can enjoy drinks and small snacks here after the guided tour. Packages for groups can also be organised with advance booking. You can get more information on this by telephone from our Visitors Service at Guided tours incl. plant tour Group tours of 15 people or more, Mon. Sat. 9 am 5 pm Individual visitors and small groups up to 15 people, Sat. 11 am Stahlwelt admission prices 2019 Adults Reduced admission* 8.00 Groups of 15 or more people 8.00 School classes 3.00 Children aged 6 and above 8.00, Children under the age of 6 free Plant tour p. p. School classes 3.00 * Reduced rate: groups of 15 or more people, school pupils, students up to the age of 26, people doing national military or civilian service, senior citizens, people with disabilities voestalpine Stahlwelt GmbH voestalpine-straße 4, 4020 Linz Visitors Service: Mon. Thu. 8 am 4 pm, Fri. 8 am 2 pm Tel , anmeldung.stahlwelt@voestalpine.com ON-SITE CATERING Playfully Discover Linz Rediscover the city with the Visit Linz App! The city map becomes a playground Quiz questions, scavenger hunts and hidden Linzer Torten Collect points and redeem them to enjoy lots of benefits Up-to-date info and events Everything worth seeing at a glance Download the Visit Linz App today: 40

41 12 Technology and Architecture blue danube airport Hauptbahnhof Stadt Linz BLUE DANUBE AIRPORT LINZ Welcome to the magic world of flying. A guided tour of the airport gives you a chance to have a look behind the scenes of international travel and to learn fascinating facts about the technology. Tours Book by telephone Tour days: Mon., Tue. and Wed. (except on public holidays) Meeting point: information desk Time period: May Sep., Time: 10 am or 2 pm Duration: approx. 1.5 hrs Number of people: max. 40 people per group Tours are offered for groups only, not for individuals. Prices per group: on enquiry LINZ HAUPTBAHNHOF oebb.at Linz Central Station was built in the most architecturally modern district of Linz and has already been awarded the title Austria s most attractive railway station several times. The completely re-designed building offers excellent travel service and has a perfect design, both architecturally and is an architecturally outstanding model for other European destinations. Linz Hauptbahnhof Bahnhofplatz 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 Department. (Ms Kräutl or Ms Springer) Tel: or 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: Austria Guide Silvia Mayr-Pranzender, Tel.: , silvia.mp@gmx.at, price on enquiry Roof terrace You can enjoy the best view from the roof terrace, which is accessible free of charge during the summer months from 6 am to 11 pm daily. Sky Gourmet Flughafen Linz GesmbH Flughafenstraße Hörsching Tel Fax info@linz-airport.com ON-SITE CATERING Solar City Pertlwieser SOLARCITY LINZ-PICHLING A district with energy In solarcity, funded by the EU and the Province of Upper Austria and planned by internationally recognised architects, the Upper Austrian capital Linz has realised a widely admired urban development project. The three key supports of sustainability economy, ecology and social stability have been accorded equal consideration. Expert guided tours (on request) Duration: 1.5 hrs Maximum group size: 50 people Language: German, or price on request for other languages Direktion Planung, Technik und Umwelt Tel Fax ptu@mag.linz.at 41

42 13 Contemporary History Mauthausen Memorial Gusen audio trail Christoph Mayer MAUTHAUSEN MEMORIAL GUSEN MEMORIAL Between 1938 and 1945, around 190,000 people from all over Europe were imprisoned at the Nazi concentration camp Mauthausen and its over 40 subsidiary camps; around 90,000 people were murdered there. You can visit the preserved historical buildings and constructions, the Wiener Graben quarry with the stairs of death, more than 20 national monuments, two permanent exhibitions and a memorial room, the Room of Names. Just a few kilometres away from Mauthausen was Gusen, a secondary camp of the Mauthausen concentration camp, which was actually larger than the main camp. Today, only a few traces of the concentration camp still remain. The former crematorium and the exhibition The Gusen Concentration Camp Traces Fragments Reconstructions can be visited in the memorial. Offers and prices 2019 Guided walking tours for groups Minimum number of participants: 15 people Duration: approx. 2 hrs Age: from the age of 14 Admission: 5.00; reduced rate: 3.00 Walking tour with discussions before and after This form of mediation combines a tour with a preliminary and follow-up discussion to enhance the interaction. Duration: 3.5 hrs Age: from the age of 14 Admission: 7.00; reduced rate 5.00 Further educational offers as well as audio guides and the audio guide app are available at Bistro Mauthausen Memorial An integration bistro of Diakoniewerk Tel.: bistro-mauthausen@diakoniewerk.at KZ-Gedenkstätte Mauthausen Mauthausen Memorial Erinnerungsstraße 1, 4310 Mauthausen ON-SITE CATERING Offers and prices 2019 Guided walking tours Minimum number of participants: 15 people Age: from the age of 14 Tour of Gusen (on the site of the former concentration camp Gusen I) Duration: 2 hrs Admission: 5.00; reduced rate: 3.00 Gusen Audio Trail Gusen audio trail is an art project about engaging with memories and life on the site of the former Gusen concentration camp. On the audio trail, visitors search for the vanished memory of a historically burdened residential area. Starting point and issue of the audio players: Visitors Centre at Gusen Memorial. Free of charge by prior arrangement and with advance booking. Memorial Gusen Georgestraße 6, 4222 Langenstein Tel education@mauthausen-memorial.org Information: tel office@mauthausen-memorial.org Bookings at Tel (Booking service Tue. Fri. 9 am 12 noon) education@mauthausen-memorial.org 42

43 13 Contemporary History Schloss Hartheim Air-raid shelters EDUCATIONAL AND MEMORIAL SITE SCHLOSS HARTHEIM Schloss Hartheim is the location of the memorial to the victims of the Nazi euthanasia programme and the exhibition Value of Life. It provides information on the historical events as well as current developments and discussions in the areas of ethics, medicine, biotechnology and disabilities. Offers and prices 2019 Tours Guided tours and educational programmes with various focuses are only possible with advance booking. Duration: 1.5 to 2 hrs Admission to the memorial free Admission to the exhibition Value of Life Adults 3.00, Children and youth 2.00 Admission with adult supervision or educational programme Adults 5.00, Children and youth 4.00 Café Lebenswert An integration cafe run by the Hartheim Institute Tel Lern- und Gedenkort Schloss Hartheim Schloßstraße 1, 4072 Alkoven Tel , Fax office@schloss-hartheim.at 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. ON-SITE CATERING AIR-RAID SHELTER TOURS As part of contemporary historical guided tours with specially trained Austria Guides, it is possible to visit parts of Linz s air-raid shelters. Duration: 1.5 hrs Combination with city tour is possible. Age: 14+ Reference rates: German: excl. 20% VAT: Surcharge for English, French, Italian or Hungarian: max. 20 people per guide, several groups possible at the same time Meeting point: In front of the air-raid shelters, Limonigasse 10 Possible parking: metered car park at the corner between Roseggerstraße/Hopfengasse; can be reached by public transport on line 27 (Hopfengasse stop) Linz Guide Service Tel linz-guide-service@gmx.at Linz Card 2019 For an independent and individual stay in Linz Through the purchase of the Linz Card for (one-day ticket) or (three-day ticket), you enjoy free admission to Linz s museums, free use of LINZ AG LINIEN public transport and many other attractive benefits. The Danube Culture Voucher to the value of is valid for boat trips, theatre or concerts. 43

44 13 Contemporary History Contemporary History Museum voestalpine VOESTALPINE CONTEMPORARY HISTORY MUSEUM One step ahead is voestalpine s motto and philosophy. With this museum, the corporation takes a look back into its own history and thereby carefully and extensively explores the dark chapter of its early years. voestalpine is doing this out of responsibility for its own history and in the knowledge that only those who confront their 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 the Reichswerke Hermann Göring AG Berlin. It stands for responsible interaction with the corporation s history and critically confronts this dark chapter of Austria s past. Group tours for 15 or more people Mon. to Sat. 9 am 5 pm Duration: hrs Individual tours and small groups of up to 15 people Wed., Thu. and Sat. 9 am 5 pm Fri. 1 pm 5 pm Admission to the museum is free. voestalpine Stahlwelt GmbH voestalpine-straße 4, 4020 Linz Visitors Service: Mon. to Thu. 8 am 4 pm Fri. 8 am 2 pm, Tel anmeldung.stahlwelt@voestalpine.com 100 Years Since the End of the First World War Contemporary history exhibition tip Linz History A free overview plan The contemporary history plan sheds light on the historical events in Linz between 1934 and Between the Wars. Upper Austria 1918 to 1938 Until Feb. 20, Schlossmuseum Linz 44

45 Are you keen on steel? Guided tour of the Stahlwelt and plant tour on the premises of voestalpine. see page 40 45

46 Museums and exhibitions 1 Ars Electronica Center 2 LENTOS Art Museum Linz 3 Schlossmuseum Linz 4 OÖ Kulturquartier 5 voestalpine Stahlwelt 6 NORDICO Stadtmuseum Linz 7 Dentistry Museum 8 Landesgalerie Linz 9 Linz Biology Centre 10 StifterHaus 11 Pöstlingbergbahn Museum 12 Atelierhaus Salzamt 13 forum metall Places of interest 14 Old City Hall 15 Keplerhaus 16 Stadtpfarrkirche 17 Jesuitenkirche (Old Cathedral) 18 Hauptplatz & Dreifaltigkeitssäule 19 Martinskirche 20 Kremsmünstererhaus 21 Mozarthaus 22 Minoritenkirche 23 Landhaus 24 Mariendom (New Cathedral) 25 Martin Luther Kirche 26 Karmeliterkirche 27 Ursulinenkirche 28 Tabakfabrik Linz 29 Architekturforum OÖ Volksküche 30 New City Hall 31 Wissensturm: Volkshochschule Linz Linz city library Pöstlingbergbahn Franz-Josefs- Warte blue danube airport Linz/Hörsching ANFAHRT: 15 Autominuten über B139 Stupa Straße der Kaiser und Könige 38 Zoo Linz 35 am Pöstlingberg Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität Donausteig Botanischer Garten 37 Grottenbahn 34 Donauradweg Wien Donauradweg Passau Obere Donaulände Lessingstraße Kapuzinerstraße 33 Pöstlingberg 36 Aussichtsplattform Rudolfstraße Grünmarkt 60 Urfahr Ottensheimer Str. Alt-Urfahr-West D A N U B 19 Martinskirche Hartlauer Fotogalerie Hagenstraße Hopfengasse Alter 62 Markt Altstadt 20 Hahneng. Tummelplatz Römerbergtunnel Pöstlingbergbahn Museum 11 Schlossmuseum Theatergasse Kapuzinerstraße 3 Landestheater Linz Steingasse Baumbachstraße Bischöfliches Gymnasium Petrinum Atelierhaus Salzamt Stifterstraße Wurmstraße 12 E Hofg. Neues Rathaus Altstadt Hofberg Neuer Dom Mariendom Herrenstraße Hofg. Hauptstraße Nibelungenbrücke Dreifaltigkeitssäule A 50 Blüten Reindlstra 44 Hauptplatz 22 Landhaus Tauben markt Promenade 55 Arkade Pas Casino Linz Lentia City Mozarthaus Klosterstraße Spittelwiese Bischofstr. Rudigierstr. Ars Electroni Center Do M k Pöstlingberg Adventure World 32 Pöstlingberg railway 33 Pöstlingberg pilgrimage basilica 34 Grotto railway Stadion Linz 65 Stockhofstraße Coulinstraße Volksgartenstr Landesbibliothek Schillerpark B s Goe kreu 35 Zoo Linz 36 Pöstlingberg viewing platform Nature 41 Sternwarte TipsArena Ziegeleistraße Waldeggstraße Bergschlößl Wissensturm Power Tower Volksgarten Bus- Bahnhof Botanical Gardens 38 Franz-Josef-Warte 39 Donaupark 40 Volksgarten 41 Observatory 31 Haltestelle Westbus Hauptbahnhof Theatres 42 Musiktheater Linz 43 Schauspielhaus + Junges Theater 44 Kulturgasthaus Alte Welt 45 Brucknerhaus 46 Posthof 47 Kinderkulturzentrum Kuddelmuddel 48 Theater Phönix 49 Theater in der Innenstadt 50 Linzer Kellertheater 51 Kulturzentrum Hof 52 Tribüne Linz 53 Theater Maestro 54 Puppenkistlbühne Shopping Landstraße 55 Arkade 56 Passage 57 Atrium City Center 58 LentiaCity 59 Südbahnhofmarkt 46

47 54 Johannes Kepler Universität Science Park 9 Biologiezentrum Linz Erholungspark Donaulände- Pleschingersee straße ße Zeltplatz Winterhafen ca ltes Rathaus 56 sage Landstraße Pfarrg. mg. - 1 Stadtwerkstatt ozartreuzung 63 Pfarrplatz Graben Ursulinenkirche StifterHaus Stadtpfarrkirche Jesuitenkirche Alter Dom 4 Dametzstr. Urfahrmarkt- Gelände Lentos Kunstmuseum O.K. Offenes Kulturhaus O.K. Platz 29 Herbert- Bayer- Donau Platz Touristik Theater i. d. Innenstadt 49 Museumstr. Kulturquartier Karmelitenkirche Atrium City Center M. Luther- Kirche Nordico Stadtmuseum Forum Metall Untere Donaulände Fadingerstraße Lederergasse Bethlehemstraße Harrrachstraße Mozartstraße 13 8 Kaisergasse Brucknerhaus Landesgalerie Linz Elisabethstraße Kaisergasse Lederergasse Museumstr. Eisenhandstraße 39 Donaupark Gruberstraße Theater 52 Tribüne Linz Fitnessoase Parkbad Tabakfabrik Linz Weißenwolffstraße 28 Ludlgasse Lederergasse Keine Sorgen Eisarena 51 Holzstraße Hafenstraße Mühlkreisautobahn A7 Derfflingerstraße Posthof Hafenwerft ÖSWAG Mural Harbour Galerie mit 200 Fassaden- Gemälden Industriezeile Haribo Shop Handelshafen ürgertraße 72 Palais Kaufmännischer Verein 53 Bismarckstraße Bürgerstraße Volksfeststraße Hessenplatz Lustenauerstraße Dinghoferstraße Starhembergstraße Eisenhandstraße 59 Südbahnhof- Markt Krankenhausstraße Khevenhüllerstraße Prinz-Eugen-Straße Cineplexx 71 thezung Goethestraße Musiktheater 42 Humboldtstraße Schillerstraße Schillerstraße Schubertstraße Blumauerstraße Blumauerstraße Europaplatz Franckstraße 66 Goethestraße Design Center Linz A7 Zeitgeschichte MUSEUM voestalpine Wiener Straße 48 A. Grün - Straße Anzengruberstraße voestalpine Stahlwelt 5 60 Urfahr fruit & vegetable market 61 Hauptstraße Urfahr 62 Old Town 63 Pfarrplatz 64 Eisenhandstraße Meeting places 65 Stadium and TipsArena Linz 66 Design Center Linz 67 Regional Library of Upper Austria 68 Casino Linz 69 City Kino 70 Moviemento 71 Cineplexx 72 Palais Kaufmännischer Verein 73 Mural Harbor 47

48 VLTAVA 14 Excursions in the Surrounding Area Nationalpark Bayerischer Wald LTAVA Holašovice Historical Village Reservation DANUBE Passau Cesky Krumlov LOWER BAVARIA Bad Füssing Schärding Upper-Danube and Aschach Valleys European Nature Reserve Rohrbach Eferding Bad Leonfelden LINZ Freistadt Bad Zell Mauthausen LOWER AUSTRIA Melk WACHAU Krems DANUBE Therme Geinberg Ried Bad Schallerbach Wels Enns St. Florian DANUBE DANUBE Vöcklabruck Bad Hall Steyr Gmunden Mondsee Kirchdorf an der Krems Weyer Markt Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps St. Wolfgang Ebensee Kalkalpen National Park Windischgarsten Salzburg Bad Ischl Berchtesgaden National Park SALZBURG Hallstatt STYRIA EXCURSIONS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA Linz lies not only in the centre of Europe, but also in the heart of Upper Austria, surrounded by the partner areas Salzkammergut, Pyhrn-Priel and Donau Region. Many excursion destinations can therefore be easily reached in a very short time. In addition, there are six UNESCO World Heritage Sites within a radius of less than 200 km. City of Salzburg (135 km) With a visit to the house where the composer W. A. Mozart was born. UNESCO World Heritage Site Hallstatt (130 km) Impressive landscape of mountains and lakes, Salzwelten Adventure. Route: Linz Traunsee Bad Ischl Hallstatt and back. Kalkalpen National Park (75 km) Forest, water, rock and Alpine pastures dominate the natural landscape. With a visit to the romantic town of Steyr and a jaw-harpmaker in Molln. Route: Linz Steyr Molln. Romantic Steyr (47 km) Experience the atmosphere of old townhouses of the Gothic, Renaissance, baroque and rococo periods. TIP: Steyrtal Museum Railway, Museum of the Working World. 48

49 14 Excursions in the Surrounding Area Wels with Welios OÖ Science Center (40 km) Historical Old Town on Roman foundations. Guided tours of the Old Town with Austria Guides; WELIOS.Energie.Erlebnis.Haus interactive exhibition on 3,000 m² focused on the theme of renewable energy. Natural Theatre of the Danube Bend at Schlögen (40 km) Discover the Danube s spectacular river meander on foot, by bike or by boat. Passau, the city on three rivers (120 km) Travel there via the Upper Austrian Danube Valley, with the Danube bend at Schlögen. Boat trip Linz Passau, returning by bus or railway. Panoramic tour of the Salzkammergut (130 km) With Gmunden pottery, the Imperial town of Bad Ischl, Hotel Weißes Rössl am Wolfgangsee. Route: Linz Regau Gmunden Bad Ischl St. Wolfgang St. Gilgen Mondsee. UNESCO World Heritage Site Wachau (160 km) Sail past romantic Danube towns into the famous winegrowing region, with Melk s priory. Route: Linz Grein Melk river cruise to Krems. Enns (26 km) Head to Austria s oldest city and the Lauriacum museum on the trail of the Roman legionaries. Here you ll find one of the most important Roman collections in Austria. UNESCO World Heritage Site Krumau (75 km) Worth seeing are the Old Town, the Schloss and the cultural programme. Route: Linz Freistadt Bad Leonfelden Krumau. Thermenwelt Oberösterreich The curative springs are oases of calm and relaxation. Linz Geinberg (102 km), Linz Bad Schallerbach (47 km), Linz Bad Ischl (112 km), Linz Bad Zell (36 km), Linz Bad Hall (40 km). 49

50 15 Advent and New Year Adventzeit Linz 2019 Johann Steininger, foto360.at ADVENT TIME LINZ 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. MARKET TIME Christkindl market on Hauptplatz 16 Nov. 23 Dec. 19, daily from 10 am 8 pm Christmas market in Linz s Volksgarten 16 Nov. 23 Dec. 19, Mon. Sat. 9 am 7 pm, Sun. and public holidays 10 am 7 pm Winter market on Pfarrplatz 23 Nov. 23 Dec. 19, daily from 11 am 9 pm Christmas biscuits market at the Josef Linz 30 Nov., 7, 11, 21 Dec. 19, Saturdays 9 am 5 pm for more markets, see: Tip: free voucher booklets A. Röbl CULTURE TIME Advent concerts in Linz s churches Schedule on request Concert programme in the Brucknerhaus (from May 19) Performances in the Musiktheater and Schauspielhaus an der Promenade (from March 19) Nativity scene exhibition in the Schlossmuseum Linz The Paths to Christmas 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 Volksgarten, mid-nov. 19 to beginning of Jan. 20 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. 50

51 15 Advent and New Year Zoe Fotografie Tom Mesic FAMILY TIME Fairytale Advent in the Grottenbahn on the Pöstlingberg Advent Sundays 10 am 5 pm Linz City Express Christmas trips with Christmas stories from all around the world. Departures daily according to the timetable on Tip: in order to shorten the waiting times for the Christkind or baby Jesus, who brings the presents in Austria, the Grottenbahn is also open on 24 Dec. 19 from 10 am 3 pm. Through the Old Town with the Night Watchman Christmassy walking tour through the Old Town with stories about the customs of the Middle Ages; schedule on request! Linz candle dipping in the Austria Classic Hotel Wolfinger, Hauptplatz 9 Nov. 22 Dec. 19 from 8.30 am 6 pm. St. Nicholas trip on the Crystal Ship 30 Nov. 19, 11 am pm and 2 pm 3.30 pm Adults / children Tom Mesic ADVENT BOAT TRIPS ON THE CRYSTAL SHIP Experience trip from Linz 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 Nov. 19 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 Dec. 19, 2 pm 4 pm p.p. Advent Buffet Trip with traditional music 24 Nov., 1, 8, 15 Dec. 19 from 12 noon 4 pm, per person incl. buffet 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 A. Röbl * Changes to the schedule and programme are reserved! Updated: Nov

52 15 Advent and New Year New Year in the Danube City 2019/20 BOAT TRIPS New Year s Gala on the Crystal Ship 31 Dec. 19, 7.30 pm 1 am, per person incl. welcome cocktail, gala buffet, midnight soup + live music Landestheater New Year s performances at the Musiktheater and Schauspielhaus an der Promenade 31 Dec. 19 Linzerin: fleet: New Year s Trip 2020 on the Crystal Ship 29 Dec. 19, 5/6 Jan. 20 from 12 noon 4 pm 4 Jan. 20, am 3.30 pm and 7 pm 11 pm per person incl. buffet CONCERTS & THEATRE Brucknerhaus 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 , kassa@liva.linz.at, Information and tickets: Landestheater Linz Tel kassa@landestheater-linz.at Traditional Aperschnalzen in front of the Landhaus 11 am, traditional Upper Austrian whip-cracking at New Year. Free admission The detailed Advent and New Year programme will be available from autumn 19. Zoe Fotografie Erich Goldmann * Changes to the schedule and programme are reserved! Updated: Nov

53 06 Group Packages 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 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. Peter Provaznik 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 Price per person and night in a double room with breakfast in a single room with breakfast Information and Bookings: OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Straße 119, 4041 Linz Tel , Fax gruppen@touristik.at 53

54 16 Catering for Tour Groups ALTE WELT - RESTAURANT Austrian delicacies and vegetarian specialities Garden that can be covered in the Renaissance arcade courtyard Medieval vault with a small theatre stage Right on Hauptplatz Coaches can stop in front of the restaurant for the passengers to get on or off. Coach parking approx. 5 minutes walk away Max. group capacity: total of 150 people Groups also possible outside of opening hours, by arrangement Languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Norwegian, Russian and Swedish Alte Welt - Restaurant Hauptplatz 4, 4020 Linz Tel , Fax alte.welt@liwest.at Mon. Fri am 2.30 pm; Sat. 12 noon 2.30 pm; Mon. Sun pm 2 am ARCOTEL Nike Linz On the Danube but still in the centre, with the most beautiful terrace in Linz. Groups are very welcome on the Danube terrace and in the restaurant with panoramic views. Seasonal and regional cuisine with both Austrian and international specialities Lunch menu, open on Sundays Right next to the Brucknerhaus, coach parking available Groups outside of the opening hours by arrangement ARCOTEL Nike Linz Untere Donaulände 9, 4020 Linz, Tel nike@arcotelhotels.com Mon. Sun am 2 pm and 5.30 pm 9.30 pm, 2 pm 6 pm reduced menu ARKADENHOF Austrian or Mediterranean cuisine Tour groups of up to 150 people, garden for up to 120 people Lunch menus from 10.90, payment by voucher, credit/debit card, cash Free of charge for drivers and guides NON-STOP food and open DAILY from 11 am 9 pm, Sundays from 11 am 3 pm Very fast service, provision of 2-course menu possible in 1 hour! ARKADENHOF restaurant *lounge *bar Landstraße 12, 4020 Linz Tel , Fax office@arkadenhoflinz.at Mon. Sun. 10 am midnight BRUCKNER S IN THE BRUCKNERHAUS LINZ With a unique atmosphere and industrial style right by the Danube, the café and restaurant Bruckner s invites you for an enjoyable, feelgood, celebratory experience. You can look forward to Upper Austrian warmth and modern culinary diversity! Enjoy a varied choice of downto-earth Austrian dishes just like in Bruckner s time and international delicacies as well as uncomplicated lunch menus, well-chosen snacks, the cosy afternoon café and lively evenings before and after events. Bruckner s in the Brucknerhaus Linz Untere Donaulände 7, 4010 Linz Tel servus@brucknerslinz.at Mon. Fri. 11 am 10 pm, Sat., Sun. 5 pm 10 pm Sun & public holidays with performances 5 pm 10 pm 54

55 16 Catering for Tour Groups CASINO LINZ CASINO RESTAURANT Innovative without overdoing it; cosmopolitan without losing touch with the region: the restaurant in the Casino Linz creates the finest up-to-date cuisine and provides the ideal setting for the delicacies on your plate with its elegant flair. Our special restaurant tip for you: Dinner & Casino at p.p.: 4-course menu, welcome tokens worth 20.00, a glass of frizzante* and 4 lucky tokens with the chance of winning *or mineral water/orange juice if you wish Casino Linz Casino Restaurant Rainerstraße 2 4, 4020 Linz Tel , extension number: cuisino.linz@casinos.at Mon. Sun pm 11 pm CHARMANTER ELEFANT & SEIN PORZELLANLADEN Baraaaag! Please make yourselves at home. We are located in the legendary Tabakfabrik. Completely in the style of the 40s and with a view of the charming details of the architecture and designer Peter Behrens, we have established our restaurant, and the Porzellanladen café too, in the old canteen of the Tabakfabrik. Here you can find: ele-fantastic coffee & homemade cakes healthy meals, originating from the finest organic-quality ingredients vegan/vegetarian, low carb & high protein dishes group reservations with individual catering Charmanter Elefant & sein Porzellanladen Peter-Behrens-Platz 8/9, 4020 Linz, Tel zirkusdirektor@charmanterelefant.at, Mon. Fri. 9 am 6 pm Part of the Good Karma Gastro Family CUBUS Pleasure the Cubus way: take simple yet refined dishes, fine wines and excellent coffee specialities; serve them in a light-flooded, architecturally impressive ambience with a breathtaking view over Linz and the Danube. regional cuisine; vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes air-conditioned roof terrace: seats 75, restaurant: seats 150, events room: seats 150 we are happy to open on Mondays for groups of more than 50 people CUBUS Ars-Electronica-Straße 1, 4040 Linz Tel , office@cubus.at Tue. Sat. 9 am 1 am, Sun. 9 am 6 pm, Mon. closed DAS ANTON & CAFÉ VOLKSGARTEN IN THE MUSIKTHEATER LINZ Culinary pleasure awaits you in das Anton restaurant and in the Café Volksgarten at the Musiktheater Linz. das Anton is an Austrian brasserie with a show kitchen Roof terrace with a glorious view over the rooftops of Linz Breakfast, small snacks, fresh coffee and delicious cake creations on the sun terrace at the Café Volksgarten das Anton Am Volksgarten 1, 4020 Linz Tel , info@dasanton.at Tue. Sat. 11 am midnight, Sun. 10 am 3 pm Café Volksgarten Tel , info@cafevolksgarten.at, daily 9 am 11 pm 55

56 16 Catering for Tour Groups DAS SCHLOSS HERBERSTEIN BRASSERIE The restaurant with a large panorama terrace and a view of the city, and the interplay of historical and modern architecture guarantee not only an impressive atmosphere first-class dishes and a selection of drinks and wines make Das Schloss Herberstein Brasserie a new place for culinary encounters. Lunch menu (Tuesday Friday), candle light dinner (every Friday), wedding location get married above the roofs of Linz Das Schloss-Herberstein Brasserie Schlossberg 1a, 4020 Linz Tel , office@schlossbrasserie.at Tue. Sat. 10 am midnight, Sun. 10 am 5 pm FREISEDERWIRT We are a typical Upper Austrian family-run business, right on Pöstlingberg, Linz s local hill, and primarily offer delicacies from the region. Our traditional restaurant has seating for 200 people, and a large car park right on the doorstep. Freisederwirt Pöstlingberg, Freisederweg 2, 4040 Linz Tel , Fax gasthaus@freiseder.at Thu. Sat. 11 am 11 pm Sun. and public holidays 10 am 9 pm, closed Mon. Wed. GASTHAUS ZUM SCHIEFEN APFELBAUM Traditional Austrian cuisine Tour groups of up to 100 people, garden for up to 200 people Lunch menus from 9.90, payment by voucher, credit/debit card, cash Free of charge for drivers and guides NON-STOP food and open DAILY from 11 am to 10 pm Sundays from 11 am to 8 pm Provision of 2-course menu possible in 1 hour! GASTHOF ROTHMAYR In our traditional business, you can let yourself be treated to regional and seasonal Austrian cuisine. We offer you the restaurant s own free car park and, in summer, a covered garden right by the Danube. Tip: regional and seasonal offers. Seating: 100 seats in the garden, 70 seats in the restaurant Coach parking right in front of the building, guides and drivers eat for free (from 30 people) Gasthaus Zum schiefen Apfelbaum Hanuschstraße 16, 4020 Linz Tel , Fax office@schieferapfelbaum.at Mon. Sun. 10 am 2 am Gasthof Rothmayr St. Margarethen 17, 4020 Linz, Tel info@gasthofrothmayr.at 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 56

57 16 Catering for Tour Groups HERBERSTEIN LINZ Herberstein Linz presents its guests with an extensive à la carte menu and a more than steaks approach. A particular highlight and the ideal complement to the restaurant is the premium-class sushi bar. The Herberstein bar is one of only a few exclusive partners of Grey Goose vodka in Austria. The lounges are perfect for groups of various sizes. Dinner 4 Two (every Saturday) Sushi cooking courses Herberstein Linz Altstadt 10, 4020 Linz, Tel , Fax office@herberstein-linz.at, Mon. Sat. from 4 pm IBIS STYLES LINZ RESTAURANT & BAR Trendy restaurant with terrace an oasis in the middle of the city. Whether it is for lunch or an evening meal, we have space for up to 200 people. Would you prefer lunch stops, full and half board, or a breakfast brunch? We have the right offer for every group! Free parking for buses, a heated outdoor pool as well as the children s area and the garden invite you to stay awhile. ibis Styles Linz Wankmüllerhofstraße 37, 4020 Linz Tel , Fax H0519-RE@accor.com Mon. Fri. 12 noon 2 pm and 6 pm 9.30 pm Weekends and public holidays on request JACK THE RIPPERL The Ripperl (ribs) mecca in Linz on Landstraße captivates with its modern and cosy ambience. From classic roast ribs to ribs with special seasonings and toppings and creative dishes such as rib-burgers, rib-wraps and special salads, everything on our menu revolves around ribs. The rib heaven on the first floor provides the right ambience and seating for 25 people. Vegan and vegetarian dishes Shady and calm courtyard with seating for 75, restaurant with seating for 75 Extra space for private parties, max. 25 people with special, all-inclusive offer Right on the Landstraße Jack the Ripperl Linz Landstraße 11, 4020 Linz, Tel linz@jack-the-ripperl.at Mon. Sun. 11 am midnight, food until 11 pm JINDRAK KONDITOREI We live up to our slogan Jindrak makes life sweeter by creating products using traditional recipes for our customers, which are a delight for the taste buds every day: Meinl coffee, fine cakes, homemade chocolate specialities. We welcome groups of up to 50 people in our confectionary shop on Herrenstraße. Tip: At Jindrak s, the Original Linzer Torte has been produced with great care and craftsmanship for more than 85 years. In our show bakery, you can make the sweet delicacy yourself. Jindrak Konditorei Herrenstraße 22, 4020 Linz Tel , Fax jindrak@linzertorte.at Mon. Sat. 8 am 6 pm; Sun. and public holidays 8.30 am 6 pm 57

58 16 Catering for Tour Groups JOSEF The Josef in Linz s city centre offers a true gastronomy city. The master chef Stefan Millidorfer treats you to Austrian pub tapas. Wine connoisseurs will appreciate the restaurant s own Vinothek with over 800 top Austrian wines, and in the new Kaufmann s coffeehouse, you ll find the best coffee in the city! Beautifully designed event rooms for 12 to 500 guests; a large chestnut-tree garden and direct access to the congress centre Palais Kaufmännischer Verein and the Park Inn Hotel. Underground car park with access to the Josef. KEINTZEL WIRTSHAUS-BAR IM ALTEN RATHAUS Cosy bar in vaults from the 14th century, and in the arcade courtyard, a beautiful, peaceful garden We offer regional delicacies every Saturday lunchtime, there is freshly prepared roast pork. Our pub has seating for 100 people and an attractive bar area, plus seating for 120 in the garden. Keintzel Wirtshaus-Bar im Alten Rathaus Rathausgasse 6, 4020 Linz JOSEF Linz Landstraße 49, 4020 Linz Tel , Fax , office@josef.eu, Mon. Sat. 10 am 2 am Sun. 8 am 1 pm Tel Fax keintzel@wirtshaus-bar.at Mon. Sat. 10 am 1 am KIRCHENWIRT The oldest restaurant on Pöstlingberg, right next to the pilgrimage basilica, offers: a shady garden under lime trees for 200 people a lounge for 30 people a function room for up to 100 people for coach and tour groups, weddings, company and Christmas parties and other occasions catering for private and company parties We serve meals from the Austrian cuisine and seasonal delicacies. All dishes are home-made! Kirchenwirt am Pöstlingberg Haudum & Ruetz (open daily!) Am Pöstlingberg 6, 4040 Linz, End station of the Pöstlingbergbahn Tel , info@kirchenwirt-linz.at KITCHEN & BAR AT COURTYARD The restaurant seats max. 170 and the terrace in summer seats max. 70. Exquisite, imaginative and diverse on our menu, it is just one treat for your taste buds after the next! Tip: free coach parking in front of the hotel. Kitchen & Bar im Courtyard by Marriott Linz Europaplatz 2, 4020 Linz Tel , Fax reservierung.linz@courtyard.com Mon. Sun am 10 am, 12 noon 2.30 pm and 6 pm 10 pm 58

59 16 Catering for Tour Groups LENTOS CAFE-RESTAURANT The Lentos café-restaurant with a majestic terrace on the Danube with a view of Pöstlingberg. We cook seasonal, regional dishes. Additionally, there is a delicious lunch menu and great salads from Mon. Fri. Our comprehensive breakfast offer also invites you to stay awhile. PAUL S KÜCHE.BAR.GREISSLEREI At paul s, in the casual and relaxed rooms in a shabby chic and vintage design, refreshing cuisine without frills, but with great attention to detail, is served. paul s on Domplatz offers creative, regional, colourful cuisine lots of vegetarian dishes, a healthy lunch-box at midday, steaks from special cuts, burgers and barbecue specialities. 40 varieties of beer, creative cocktails and hot rhythms. The restaurant is the ideal location for company, group and family parties. Cafe Bar Restaurant Lentos Gschwendtner Gastronomie GmbH Ernst-Koref-Promenade 1, 4020 Linz Tel office@lentos-gastro.net Mon. Sat. 9 am midnight, Sun. 9 am 8 pm Non-stop hot food from 11 am 10 pm paul s gastro gmbh Herrenstraße 36; 4020 Linz office@pauls-linz.at, Tel , Mon. Fri. from 11 am 1 am, Sat. from 2 pm 1 am Closed Sun. and public holidays Non-stop hot food from am pm PFEFFERSPIEL Welcome to the Pfefferspiel, the restaurant in the heart of Linz. Regional. Seasonal. Sustainable. With a lot of creativity and attention 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 culinary journey of the imagination. Pfefferspiel Rainerstraße Linz, first floor Tel , extension number: PROMENADENHOF A playground for young and old. Refreshing regional and international delicacies in a pleasant atmosphere. Promenadenhof SEEBER Gastro GmbH Promenade 39, 4020 Linz Tel , Fax office@promenadenhof.at cuisino.linz@casinos.at Mon. Sun 5.30 pm 11 pm Mon. Sat. 10 am 1 am Non-stop hot food 11 am 10 pm, Closed Sun. and public holidays 59

60 16 Catering for Tour Groups RESTAURANT FISCHERHÄUSL The Fischerhäusl s motto has been modern & traditional since 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 Danube. The restaurant itself reflects typical Austrian ambience with a contemporary spin. Pleasure for the taste buds is offered for every à la carte guest, weddings, birthday parties and work parties. This is why the Fischerhäusl uses freshly caught fish, dry aged steaks from Austria, vegetarian dishes and also classics like a Surstelze sourced in Austria. Restaurant Fischerhäusl Flussgasse 3, 4040 Linz Tel / , reservierung@fischerhaeusl.at Opening times and more info at: RESTAURANT SQUARE IM PARK INN BY RADISSON LINZ Culinary delights in the SQUARE. Local and international specialities prepared exactly according to your personal and individual wishes. Everyone will find something to their taste! Seats: 90 Tip: terrace in summer, top central location, wheelchair accessible Restaurant Inn by Radisson Linz Hessenplatz 16 18, 4020 Linz Tel square.linz@parkinn.com Mon. Sun. 10 am 1 am SANDBURG Welcome to the Sandburg: we are the resort right on the Linz Donaulände and we would love it if you would join us for delicious cocktails and chill music as the sun goes down! From the afternoon, you can treat yourself to our Food Tram with BEACH FOOD. Aside from a DJ and live music, we have a varied programme prepared every day. Get excited for casual days, sand-tastic sunsets and hot nights! We open every day (weather providing) from 11 am midnight. Sandburg - Strand küsst Bar Untere Donaulände 5, 4020 Linz Tel (Apr. to Oct.) Mon. Sun. 11 am midnight burgfee@diesandburg.at Part of the Good Karma Gastro Family STADTLIEBE SPEIS + SCHANK Stadtliebe is located in the heart of the city (in the middle of the pedestrian zone). We have over 300 seats available in the restaurant and 250 seats in the inner courtyard. We offer regional, fresh dishes with an international touch. An excellent selection of appetisers, lots of vegetarian options, steaks, BBQ specialities, burgers and the old school treats such as schnitzel & roast chicken will excite any guest. For beer fans we have more than 40 types of beer on offer! Stadtliebe Gastro GmbH Landstraße 31, 4020 Linz office@stadtliebe.at Tel Open Mon. Sat. from am Non-stop hot food from am pm Sun. and public holidays City Brunch from 10 am 2 pm 60

61 16 Catering for Tour Groups SOULKITCHEN LINZ Soulkitchen Linz a place to have some fun with three unique concepts over an area of more than 1,800 m 2 : Glorious Bastards, Barefoot Coffee and my Indigo. Whether it s curry, pizza, burgers or a juicy steak from the charcoal grill, your culinary well-being is definitively guaranteed! Soulkitchen Linz Promenade 25, 4020 Linz, Glorious Bastards / THE BAKER, THE BUTCHER & THE BREWER Mon. Sun am 1 am / kitchen: until 11 pm, tel Barefoot Coffee & Bar / LIFE IS A BEACH Mon. Sat am 2 am, tel my Indigo / EAT AND SMILE Mon. Sat. 11 am 10 pm, tel STIEGLBRÄU ZUM KLOSTERHOF Seating in the restaurant: 650, seating in the garden: 1,500 Upper Austria s largest beer garden! Extra rooms for 16 to 110 people. Specialises in groups of all sizes (with group menus or coach menu). Typical Austrian, regional food is served. Located in the middle of the pedestrian zone five minutes walk along Landstraße to Linz Hauptplatz (coach park on the Donaulände). Stieglbräu zum Klosterhof Landstraße 30, 4020 Linz Tel Fax info@klosterhof-linz.at Daily (not closed on any day) from 9 am midnight TEICHWERK Welcome to Teichwerk: we are the institute for everything delicious in the middle of the Uniteich, the university pond. We offer creative, healthy and sustainable cuisine and delicious drinks in the unique ambience of the JKU campus. Here, you can find: best barista coffee home-made lemonades & smoothies breakfast, lunch, snacks & cakes brunch on Sat./Sun./public holidays JKU Teichwerk Altenbergerstraße 69, 4040 Linz Tel , Mon. Sat. 9 am 11 pm, Sun. & public holidays 9 am 6 pm reservierung@teichwerk.at Part of the Good Karma Gastro Family TRANS WORLD HOTEL DONAUWELLE The best enjoyment in a relaxed atmosphere on the Danube, comprehensive menu or buffet choice, free bike rental and own coach parking right in front of the hotel. We are happy to bear personal and individual requests in mind! You can delight in the beautiful views from our spacious summer terrace and let the evening end in a cosy atmosphere. Trans World Hotel Donauwelle Tel Fax linz@twhotels.eu Breakfast: Mon. Fri am 10 am Sat., Sun. and public holidays 7 am 11 am Restaurant: Mon. Fri. noon pm Sat., Sun. and public holidays 5 pm pm 61

62 17 Information Public transport LINZ COACH COMPANIES Adelheid Leitner GmbH Coach travel travel agency regular services Freistädter Straße 52, 4040 Linz Tel , Fax Reiselibelle Klaus Schobesberger Individual fast reliable Klausenbachstraße 61, 4040 Linz Tel , Offers day trips and transfers for up to 50 people on request. Sabtours Touristik GmbH Coach hire Stelzhamerstraße 2, 4020 Linz Tel , Fax Naderer Bustouristik GmbH & - Allerstorfer Reisen GesmbH & CoKG Hauptstr. 1 5, 4040 Linz Tel , Fax bus@naderer-reisen.at, Reiseparadies Kastler GmbH Coach hire/group travel Kepplinger Straße 3, 4100 Ottensheim Tel , Fax gruppenreisen@kastler.at, ÖBB-Postbus GmbH Verkehrsleitung Linz, Aigengutstr , 4020 Linz Tel oberoesterreich@postbus.at, Reisebüro Krautgartner Coach hire Stockhofstraße 3, 4020 Linz Hermann Stadler Tel , Fax linz@krautgartner.at, LINZ PUBLIC TRANSPORT Trams Line 1: Auwiesen Universität Line 2: solarcity Universität Line 3/4: Landgutstraße Trauner Kreuzung Line 4: Trauner Kreuzung Schloss Traun (outside the central zone) Bus, trolley bus and express bus lines Night lines With the night lines of LINZ AG LINIEN, you can easily get to anywhere in the city using public transport during the night from Friday to Saturday, Saturday to Sunday and before public holidays. Details at Tickets can be bought at the ticket machines. You can buy tickets in advance at the LINZ AG LINIEN-Infocenter and at selected tobacconists. It is also possible to conveniently purchase tickets from home at the LINZ AG LINIEN online shop at LINZ AG LINIEN LINZ AG LINIEN-Infocenter, Hauptplatz 34, 4020 Linz Tel , linien@linzag.at Opening hours Mon. Thu. 8 am 5 pm, Fri. 8 am 1 pm ÖBB-PERSONENVERKEHR AG oebb.at Number of train ticket machines: 6 Services at Linz Central Station: ÖBB Travel Agency, lounge, lockers, accessible station facilities, park & ride scheme, taxi company, lost & found office, police and security service, large restaurant and shopping area. ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG Information from the ÖBB Customer Service at: Tel Timetable & price information and ticket orders at oebb.at Ticket sales/opening hours: Mon. to Sun. 6 am 9 pm LOKALBAHNHOF LINZ LOCAL TRAINS Route: Linz Leonding Alkoven Eferding Prambachkirchen Weizenkirchen Peuerbach Neumark Kallham Standortleitung Eferding Bahnhofstraße 45, 4070 Eferding Tel , Fax WESTBAHN Traffic connections between Vienna and Salzburg. Comfortably furnished trains, personal service and modern IT infrastructure on board. From 10 Dec. 2017: Westblue connection: from Salzburg via Linz St. Pölten Vienna Central Station to Vienna Praterstern. FLIXBUS Daily bus connections Linz Graz via St. Michael, Linz Prague via Budweis, Linz Klagenfurt via St. Michael LEO EXPRESS LEO Express connects Linz to Prague, Budweis and Krumau. As the bus line is connected with the LEO Express train, the journey to Linz is possible from a further 25 destinations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. 62

63 DIE LInzEr InformatIonSBroSchürE für BUSfahrEr. ParkPlätze, wc-anlagen, services und mehr. i 17 Information Central Station City of Linz 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 Arriving by bus/coach You can find information for bus/coach groups and places to park in Linz online under brochure download at: blue danube airport linz Train connections Flight connections Trains from/to Linz Tickets available at oebb.at. ÖBB Austrian Federal Railways Tel oebb.at WESTbahn rail service Tel Deutsche Bahn German Railways Flights from/to Linz Information at Düsseldorf: up to 3 x daily Frankfurt: 4 x daily Palma de Mallorca: 3 x weekly (summer) Austrian Airlines Lufthansa Eurowings Südostbayernbahn rail service 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

64 Trip from Technologies of the Future Fascinating Journey to Tomorrow Linz is a UNESCO City of Media Arts one of eight future-oriented cities worldwide and an innovative industry location! p.p. Programme Services and prices: 1st day: Museum of the Future and voestalpine Stahlwelt: The Ars Electronica Center interactive museum and centre of media arts presents exhibitions that show the future of the digital world. The highlight of the tour is the visit to Deep Space, with sensational visual worlds in 8K resolution on the walls and floor. Just as impressive is the voestalpine Stahlwelt, where state-of-the-art steel production can be experienced up close in the exhibition and plant tour. Dinner in a Linz restaurant. 2nd day: city centre walk Discover secret places with an Austria Guide and hear exciting city stories. 1 overnight stay and breakfast buffet in a good middle-class hotel in Linz Admission to and guided tour of Ars Electronica Center Museum of the Future Experience voestalpine Stahlwelt: tour of the plant and a visit to the exhibition 2-course evening meal in a Linz restaurant City tour with an Austria Guide Arrival: Tuesday to Saturday Minimum number of participants: 20 people, free place: 21/1 Prices per person and per night: Booking and info: OÖ Touristik GmbH, gruppen@touristik.at, in double room with shower and WC in single room with shower and WC Event tip: Ars Electronic Festival from 5 9 Sep. 19 #visitlinz 64