Linz Group Experience 2018

01 Museen #visitlinz

ART OF LIVING Dive in and enjoy HÖHENRAUSCH Arts above the rooftops

LINZ GROUP EXPERIENCE

ISSUE 2018

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I n c r e d i b l y c o n t e m p o r a r y, U p p e r A u s t r i a

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Group Adventures 2018 Overview P. 6-7

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Event Highlights 2018

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Overview of the Year

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City Tours

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Museums

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The Danube in Upper Austria

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06 Group Packages

The Danube - pure pleasure: Bike and boat trip Passau-Vienna

Anton Bruckner - Group adventure in search of music

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Bruckner, Churches & Concerts

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Concert Halls and Theatres

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09 Venues/Events

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Nature

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Pöstlingberg Adventure World

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Technology and Architecture

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Contemporary History

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Information - Linz Overview

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Information - Excursions in the surrounding area

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Advent and New Year 2018/19

GREA GROUTP PACKA GES

Group Package: The Magic of Advent in Upper Austria

Travel to the city of culture on the Danube Travelling is about leaving your daily routine behind and diving into an unknown city, even if just for a short time. Wanderlust and travel fever often grow out of a yearning to stop time or spend it in an unique way. An unforgettable ‘break’ should be short and have a good balance between encountering the unknown and the lightness of pleasure and joy. Linz, a city that also knows how to appreciate its own inhabitants, offers guests an experience of an authentic city. Dive in – to the colorful scenery on the Danube.

The city, located in the center of Upper Austria, is characterised by life on the river. Linz represents future trends and modernity, but knows how to treasure its history and roots. All of the past influences have made the city what it is today: One of the most exciting, urban centres of Austria with a lively cultural scene.

The diversity that Linz has to offer makes a visit something very special.

Inquisitive visitors can try out new things, make new connections and open up to new developments in this UNESCO City of Media Arts.

A group tour to the city of the future reflects the spirit of our times, foregoing clichés and making an authentic holiday experience. Even a short group trip to Linz will be packed with both culture and pleasure and long be remembered.

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Catering for tour groups

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Group Package: Experience the Technology of the Future

Use our insider knowledge www.linztourismus.at/groups The staff of the Group Tours Department are professionals. They live here, they know our partners, and have designed countless one-day or several-day programmes and even participated themselves. They’re insiders and are happy to pass on their knowledge to you so that you can make your group tour, offer or coach trip exciting. And they do it independently without commission or fees. They are just an intermediary between you and all that their city has to offer.

Subscribe now to receive the latest group news here www.linztourismus.at/gruppennewsletter.

Linz City Tourist Board Promotions Adalbert-Stifter-Platz 2, 4020 Linz/Austria Tel. +43 732 7070 2926, 2927, 2928 or 2929 Fax +43 732 7070 54 2926, 2927, 2928 or 2929 sales@linztourismus.at

The Linz Tourism acts solely as an intermediary agent.

Any contractual relationship comes into being exclusively between the businesses and the customer.

© Tom Mesic

Our group travel specialists at Linz Tourism, from left to right Ingrid Walch, Isabell Glossauer, Elfriede Ortner and Martina Huber

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Dive into the City of change

© Marco Mestrovic

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© Marco Mestrovic © Susanne Einzenberger

© Marco Mestrovic

Enjoy the view of the Danube Visitors will not only gasp at the beautiful views from the Pöstlingberg and its pilgramige basilica, but also from the Höhenrausch. Because in spring, the popular media arts exhibit takes on a new phase over the rooftops of the city. Other Linz highlights are the impressive voestalpine Stahlwelt factory tour, the Lentos Kunstmuseum for contemporary art, including works ranging from Schiele to Andy Warhol, and the Musiktheater, one of Europe’s most modern opera houses. And, naturally, a visit to Linz must also include a walk through the city centre. Many small shops await with souvenirs of every kind, and don’t forget to pick up a beloved Linzer Torte to enjoy once you are home. Whoever travels to Linz returns with many unique memories and, maybe, even a small bit of themselves changed.

© Susanne Einzenberger

Experience the course of history in Linz In the year 2018, Linz will be taking the time to look back at its past. It is a year that resounds with defining events in history. In 1918, one hundred years ago, the First World War ended, and a long period of change began. The monarchy was dissolved, a republic was founded, and Europe was anticipating a more or less peaceful period. Linz was in the middle. 20 years later, this city would play a significant role for the National Socialists. With 1938, shortly before the beginning of the second world war, another year of commemoration unfolded. It was a century of change and upheaval.

By 1968, 50 years ago, a generation of young people were out on the streets for peace and freedom.

The world’s political events of the past 100 years have defined Linz and influenced its development.

Museums and cultural establishments are now dedicating exhibits, specially guided tours and topics about these turbulent times. Visitors can vividly experience history and recognise its effects on life today.

Dive into the future and feel awe Linz’s reputation as a steel city was made years ago and remains firmly in many minds. But its diverse cultural offerings and beautiful location on the river define the city much more than its industry. The past may have defined Linz’s character and made many developments possible in the first place. But the here and now, and especially the future, have become today’s focus.

If you are curious about future developments, the city on the Danube is the right place, and a visit to the Arts Electronica Center is a must. In this museum of the future, pioneering technology meets visionary media arts. Visitors can experiment, discover and even act like researchers.

Linz’s open-mindedness is also reflected at its harbour. Here, over recent years, one of the largest connected graffiti galleries has emerged. More than 100 colourful works of art decorate the imposing façades of the industrial buildings which are up to 40 metres.

© Susanne Einzenberger

If you want to experience change, come to Linz. No other city has such an impressive transformation behind it. The Linz of today, with its urban flair on the Danube, has a lively city centre, museums bursting with unique media arts and highly praised events at its concert venues.

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01 Events

01 Events

Linz AG Bubble Days © flap

© Johann Steininger, foto360.at

Krone Fest © Chris Koller

Miles of Art & Culture on the River Event Highlights 2018 EVENTS Urfahraner Spring Market

Old Town Fairytale Hour first Fri. of every month at 16.00, 04 May – 02. Nov. ‘18

FESTIVALS

LINZ AG BUBBLEDAYS

22 – 24 June ‘18, Alturfahr

Electric Church

Knight’s Festival

© Christopher Sonnleitner

07 Jul. ‘18, Schloss/Hauptplatz

LINZ CITY EVENTS 2018

03 – 14 Nov. ‘17

Tristan und Isolde

Klimt Schiele Moser

01 Aug. – 01 Sep. ‘19

Advent Christmas Festival

Opera by Richard Wagner 15 Sept. ‘18, première

09 – 27 Jan. 18

Long Night of Shopping: “Linz in Bloom”

Organ Music at Teatime Baroque Festival

Summer flea market

16 – 21 Apr. ‘18

EVENTS IN OLD TOWN LINZ

Spring Festival

LONG NIGHTS IN LINZ

26 Apr. – 26 May ‘18

13 Apr. ‘18

Long Night of Photography Hartlauer Fotogalerie Pöstlingberg 27 Apr., 29 Jun., 31 Aug., 02 Nov. ‘18

Long Night of the Churches

26/27 May ‘18

25 May ‘18

Old Town Music Time

Long Night of the Museums 06 Oct. ‘18

Long Night of the Stages

New Music Festival 07 – 10 Jun. ‘18

International Bruckner Festival 01 Sep. – 11 Oct. ‘18

OÖ KULTURQUARTIER NEXTCOMIC Festival 16 – 23 Mar. ‘18

CROSSING EUROPE European Film Festival 25 – 30 Apr. ‘18

CYBERARTS 18 Prix Ars Electronica Exhibition 06 – 16 Sept. ‘18

04 Oct. ‘18 – Jan. 19

01 Feb. – 21 May ‘18

Linz Triathlon 02 Jun. ‘18, Pleschinger See

Upper Austria Ladies Linz Ruder WM, Ottensheim

Beginning of Jun. - 09 Sept. ‘18

DANUBE HIGHLIGHTS 2018 IN UPPER AUSTRIA

NORDICO Stadtmuseum Linz

Donautal Total Cycle

Donau.Art

City oases.

Linz gardens and parks

07 Jan. – 11 Mar. ‘18

03 – 04 Aug. ‘18

Long Night of Research

Serenades 2018

Piano Festival

02 – 03 Feb. ‘18

Autumn 2018

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02 – 22 Dec. ‘17

29 Sep. – 07 Okt. ‘18, Urfahrmarkt

every Thursday at 20.30 17 May – 23 Aug. ‘18

15 Apr. ‘18

Opera by Peter I. Tschaikowsky 14 Apr. ‘18, première

World Music Festival

Art & Ability: Handwerkstage

17th Oberbank Linz Danube Marathon

Festival Vocale

22 Jun. ‘18

15/16 Jun. ‘18

15 Mar. – 26 Aug. ‘18

SPORT

02 Dec. ‘18

15 Mar.– 08 Apr. ‘18

Gin & Food

Alfred Seiland: Imperium Romanum

07 Feb. ‘18 – 13 Jan. 19

Intl. women’s tennis, Oct. 18, TipsArena

Herrenstraßenfest

22 Apr. ‘18

LANDESGALERIE LINZ

LENTOS Kunstmuseum Linz

Krone Open Air Festival

Day of the Open-Door

Upper Austria between the Wars 1918 to 1938

22 – 25 Feb. ‘18, Linz museums

MUSIKTHEATER Eugen Onegin

30 Aug.– 01 Sept. ‘18

06 – 10 Sept. ‘18

18 – 19 May ‘18

Urfahraner Autumn Market

Museum Total

BRUCKNERHAUS

Wine & Art

19 – 21 Jul. ‘18, city centre 17/18 Aug. ‘18, town centre

SCHLOSSMUSEUM LINZ

03 Jul. – 28 Aug. ‘18, Tuesdays, Landhaus

Ars Electronica Festival

Winter Flea Market Intl. Pavement Spectacle

13 Apr. ‘18, Mariendom

EXHIBITIONS

1968 – Utopia between Art and Architecture

Nikolauf

© A. Röbl

01 - 03 Jun. ‘18, Palais KV Linz

THEATRE & CONCERTS

UFERN Danube Beach Fest

13 July ‘18, museums and various facilities

Linz Dances Festival

starting mid-June 2019

08/09 June ‘18, Linz Harbour

8th Family Night

YOU CAN FIND MORE DETAILED INFORMATION AT WWW.LINZTOURISMUS.AT AND WWW.LINZTERMINE.AT

SCHÄXPIR – Theatre festival for a young audience

28 Apr. – 06 May ‘18, Urfahrmarktgelände

Linz Marathon © Snapdox

22 Apr. ‘18

23 Mar. – 09 Sept. ‘18 © A. Röbl

Sparkasse OÖ Klangwolken: (Cloud of Sound): Visualisierte Klangwolke: 08 Sept. ‘18 Kinderklangwolke: 09 Sept. ‘18 Klassische Klangwolke: 22 Sept. ‘18

TABAKFABRIK Schuhbeck’s teatro

OK IM OÖ KULTURQUARTIER Kulturtankstelle Dametzstraße, Community Project Art University Linz/ OÖ Kulturquartier Sinnesrausch: ALICE Twisted World until 02 Apr. ‘18

mid-Nov. ‘18 – mid-Jan. ‘19

Danube in Flames 19 May ‘18 in Engelhartszell 01 Jun. ‘18 in Linz 10 Aug. ‘18

DanubeFESTWEEKS in Strudengau

POSTHOF TanzTage Mar./Apr. ‘18 Ahoi! The Full Hit Of Summer Open Air Jul. ‘18 Ahoi! Pop Music Festival Nov. ‘18 Linzer Kleinkunstfestival Nov. ‘18

© A. Röbl

27 Jul. – 15 Aug. ‘18

Legend Hike on the Donausteig © Susanne Einzenberger

Höhenrausch: Water without boundaries

with storyteller Helmut Wittmann 01 Sept. ‘18 in St. Aegidi

24hr hike at Donausteig 06 – 07 Oct. ‘18

24 May – 14 Oct. ‘18

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02 Overview of the year

02 Overview of the year

2018 Calender January

February CW 1

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CW 2

7 8

City Flea Market La Damnation de Faust première, Musiktheater

CW 6

7

7

Hans Klok TipsArena

10

Der Zerrissene

première, Schauspielhaus

Art & Design Market Tabakfabrik

CW 10

11

11 CW 7

12

10 11 CW 11

3

3

4

4

4

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5 Masters of Dirt TipsArena

7 8

Friederike

première, Schauspielhaus première, Musiktheater

CW 15

11

14

14

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Eugen Onegin

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17th Oberbank Linz Danube Marathon

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16

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17

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19 20 21

CW 8

Das Licht im Kasten première, Kammerspiele

Veggie Planet Tabakfabrik

CW 4

22 23

21

21

21

Auerhaus

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Day of the Open Door, Old Town

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Museum Total

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24

Betty Blue Eyes

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25

Unverhofftes Wiedersehen première, Musiktheater

26

CW 9

27

première, Musiktheater

27

28

Romeo+Julia

première, Musiktheater

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28

25

25 CW 13

26

28 29

30

Crossing Europe

27

Long Night of Photography

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Urfahraner Spring Market

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31

première, Musiktheater

CW 24

27 CW 22

28

29

30 31

28 Long Night of Photography

30

10

11

11

16

16

16

17

17

CW 29

CW 33

18 Intl. Pavement Spectacle

22 CW 30

23

14

16

16

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Linz Krone Festival

Linzer Art Salon Landesgalerie

CW 42

15

CW 38

17

WearFair + mehr Tabakfabrik

Hauptplatz & Volksgarten

Schuhbeck‘s teatro

CW 51

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24

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25 Christmas Day

CW 34

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23

Classic Klangwolke

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CW 39

CW 43

25

25

25

25

26

26

26

26 National day

27

27

28

28

CW 35

30 31

27

27

28

29

31

Christmas Markets

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18

24

CW 31

CW 46

CW 50

18

24

29

12

Immac. Concep.

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24

30

Feast of Corpus Christi

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10

15

21

27

9

10

15

21

26

9

CW 37

10

15 Assumption Day

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25

Kinderklangwolke

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15

21 Whitsun CW 21

25

9

14

20

CW 26

8

14

20

24

8

8

14

Danube in Flames

14

20

Long Night of churches Art & Ability: ­Handwerkstage

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8

CW 41

13

20

23

7

Visualisierte Klangwolke

13

19

23

6

13

13

Family Night

19

Herrenstraßenfest

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6

13

17

UFERN Danube Beach Festival

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5

12

17

22

5 Long Night of the Museums

CW 49

4 CW 45

12

16

22

4

12

16

première, Musiktheater

4

Nikolauf, Old Town

3

11

16

Death in Venice

3

11

15

CW 25

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2

11

15

18

7

9

2

1

Long Night of Photography

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14

Long Shopping Night

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6

2

5 Ars Electronica Festival CYBERARTS 18

1 All Saints

December

10

14 Gin & Food, Old Town

Intl. Brucknerfest

November

10

14

CW 20

CW 36

5 CW 32

CW 40

1

3 4

8 CW 28

9

13

29 CW 18

Cosi Fan Tutte

City Flea Market

6 Knight’s Festival

October

2

5

8

Am Tag, als Adolf Hitler starb première, Schauspielhaus

13

26

26

LINZ AG BUBBLEDAYS

13

24

29

30

31

CW 17

23 24

27

CW 5

29

22

première, Promenade

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12

19

20

4

12

19

20

24

26

CW 12

première, Kammerspiele

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18

19

Balkanoperette

4

September 1

2 3

12

17

20

23

David Guetta TipsArena

CW 16

17

18

19

première, Musiktheater

16

Next Comic

8

11

Tod und das Mädchen

15

8

CW 27

3

7

11

14

CW 23

1

2

7

10

13

15

7

10

13

Linz Triathlon

August

1

6

9

13

Linz Dances Festival Danube in Flames

6

10 Ascension Day

Andorra, Play première, Schauspielhaus

CW 3

CW 19

9

12

July

5

6

Attentäter/Assassins

13

15

1

3

Long Night of Research

première, Musiktheater

National holiday

2

9

12

CW 14

June

2

6

9 Vegan Fair Tabakfabrik

1

2 Easter

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9

May

1

5 6

10

première, Promenade

3

6

8

Wille zur Wahrheit

2

4

9

12

April

1

5

6

March

29 Wine and Art

Art & Design Market Tabakfabrik

28 Urfahraner Autumn Market

30

29

CW 44

30

Long Night of Photography

26

CW 47

CW 48

18 19

26 Stefani Day

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CW 52

CW 1

31

Exhibit Highlights 2018 January

February

Auguste Kronheim. Concomitant Effects NORDICO Stadtmuseum, till 4 Mar.

March

April

May

June

July

August

Alfred Seiland: Imperium Romanum, 15 Mar. – 26 Aug. ‘18

Ines Doujak, LENTOS Kunstmuseum, 02 Feb. – 21 May

Exhibit of traditional nativity scenes, Schlossmuseum, till 02 Feb. ‘18

October

November

December

1968 – Utopia between Art and Architecture, Landesgalerie, 04 Oct.´18 – Jan. ‘19 DonauArt, Cooperation project: Lentos Kunstmuseum, OÖ Kulturquartier, Landesgalerie 08 Jun. – 02 Sept. ‘18

Klimt Schiele Moser, LENTOS Kunstmuseum, 16 Feb. – 21 May SINNESRAUSCH 2017, OÖ Kulturquartier, till 02 Apr.

September

1968, LENTOS Kunstmuseum and NORDICO Stadtmuseum, 28. Sep.´18–Jan.´19 Grasshoppers and their Relatives, Biologiezentrum, 18 May´18–01 May´19

City oases. Gardens and Parks of Linz, NORDICO Stadtmuseum, 23 Mar. – 09 Sept.

HÖHENRAUSCH 2018, OÖ Kulturquartier, 24 May – 14 Oct.

Between the Wars. Upper Austria 1918 to 1938, Schlossmuseum, 07 Feb. 18 – 13 Jan. 19 Between the Wars. Visual Arts 1918-1938 in Upper Austria, Landesgalerie, 07 Feb. – 20 May ‘18 Valie Export Center Linz, Tabakfabrik, Opening 10 Nov. ‘17

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03 City Tours

03 City Tours

© LINZerSCHWEBEN

AUSTRIA GUIDES

THE NIGHT WATCHMEN OF LINTZ

LINZ CITY EXPRESS

www.linz-tours.at

www.nachtwaechter-zu-lintze.at

www.muralharbor.at

www.geigers.at

Discover Linz and Upper Austria with the Austria Guides! The Austria Guides bring the city’s history alive and tell you about both the traditional and the modern. They act as your expert guides in various languages and on a variety of topics such as: • Romantic Interior Courtyards of Linz • In the footsteps of Bruckner with the Bruckner Museum • Contemporary history and air raid shelter tours • Architecture tours • Culinary delight tours • Famous personalities Details and other tours, see website.

Follow in the footsteps of Linz’s night watchman as he patrols through the Old Town. Listen to his stories and then enjoy a night watch-man’s meal at the end of the tour.

Discover Europe’s largest connected outdoor gallery at the Linz commercial harbour with an insider guide. You can even leave a couple of your own colourful sprayer marks on the wall.

Duration: 1.5 hrs.

Price 2018 German: Groups up to 25 participants € 100.00 Sun.+holidays € 115.00 English: Groups up to 25 participants € 115.00 Every additional person D/E € 3.00 Prices are excluding meals and drinks!

Offer and prices 2018 Mural Walk Guided walk & graffiti Crash course Duration: 2 hrs.

Price:

You can see and enjoy the main attractions of the city as you listen to information about culture and history with music in the background. The panoramic glass roof and the heating make the bright yellow train perfect to ride in any weather.

Recipient of the Golden Pony Award.

Prices and conditions 2018: German Up to 2 hrs. and up to 40 participants Each additional person Each additional hour Other languages up to 2 hrs. and up to 40 participants Each additional person Each additional hour

€ 110.00 € 1.50 € 35.00

Contact/Information/Bookings Wolfgang Liegl – Linz Night Watchmen Tel. +43 664 4303164 linzer-nachtwaechter@gmx.at

CITY.ART.WALK www.linztourismus.at/cityartwalk

€ 125.00 € 1.50 € 40.00

Prices do not include 20% VAT and are non-binding; exact prices are agreed upon directly with the Austria Guide of your choice.

Contact/Information/Bookings Linz Guide Service Tel. +43 650 2009 009 linz-guide-service@gmx.at You can find an overview of all of the programmes by Austria Guides and the separate offers under: www.findaguide.at www.schiffsanlegestellen.at

Learn about Linz and its past while listening about art history from the recent past.

Two possible routes are available: • From Ars Electronica Center to Schlossmuseum Linz • From NORDICO Stadtmuseum through the LENTOS Kunstmuseum and OÖ Landesgalerie to the OÖ Kulturquartier Duration: 1.5 hrs.

Price 2018 German: € 110.00 Foreign languages: € 125.00 Not including 20% VAT and a culinary surprise.

Ideal for 15 participants.

Contact/Information/Reservation Individual tours for groups are possible at any time upon request. Please direct your inquiry to the Guide of your choice: www.linztourismus.at/cityartwalk

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MURAL HARBOR

€ 15.00

Mural Boat Guided boat tour and graffiti Crash Course You’ll visit all three harbour basins on board the MS Eduard so you can grab the best views (and photos) of the graffiti.

Duration: 2 hrs.

Price: € 25.00 Graffiti Workshop From Theory to Practice: Graffiti Art. Duration: approx. 5 hrs.

Price:

€ 50.00

Tours Saturdays, March through October guided tours are scheduled from 15.00 to 17.00.

For 10 or more persons, they can be individually booked.

Preise 2018 (Rates include 10 % VAT.) Linz Classic Tour – Best of Linz (approx. 25 min.)

Adults/youths 14 and up € 9.00 Children 3 years and up € 4.00 Group rates 15 persons and more Adults/youths 14 and up € 8.00 Children 3 years and up € 3.00 Group rates 30 persons and more Adults/youths 14 and up € 7.00 Children 3 years and up € 3.00 Group rates 45 persons and more Adults/youths 14 and up € 6.00 Children 3 years and up € 3.00 Group rates: Kindergarten € 2.00 School pupils up to 8th grade € 3.00 School pupils in 9th grade or above € 4.00 Students € 7.00 Group packages Entire train (max. 45 persons) Linz Classic Tour – Best of Linz (approx. 25 min.) € 210.00 Linz Grand Classic Tour – Best of Linz + Tour of New Cathedral (approx. 50 min) € 280.00

Meeting point for all tours Artspace (Office) Industriezeile 40, 4020 Linz Contact/Information/Bookings Mural Harbor Tel. +43 699 17880800 info@muralharbor.at

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Linz Blue Danube Tour – Best of Linz + Alturfahr, Schloss, Römerberg (approx. 50 min) € 280.00 Linz Panorama Tour – Best of Linz + panoramic view, Botanical (approx. 50 min) € 280.00 New Linz Tour – Best of Linz + new and modern railway district (approx. 50 min) € 280.00 Linz Spezial Tour – Linz Blue Danube Tour + guided tour of New Cathedral (approx. 1.5 hrs.) € 400.00 In the following languages: German, English, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian, Czech, French and Russian.

Pick-up from hotel/boat/ restaurant restaurant in the city centre - only in combination with a group occupying the entire train: Pick-up with finish at Hauptplatz € 30.00 Pick-up and return € 60.00 Special trips/Transfers: First 1/2 hour from € 140.00 Each additional 1/2 hour € 80.00 Opening hours 2018 Jan., Feb. 10.00–16.00 Mar., Apr., Nov., Dec. 10.00–17.00 May–Oct. 10.00–18.00 Individual trips may occasionally be cancelled for technical reasons. Special trips are possible on request at any time!

Contact/Information/Bookings: Linz City Express Hauptplatz – Kiosk, 4020 Linz Tel./Fax +43 732 797555 Mobile: +43 664 4238900 city-express@geigers.at

SEGWAY – GLIDE THROUGH LINZ www.linzerschweben.at Group Offers 2018 (Rates include 20 % VAT) STANDARD TOURS GLIDE past the most beautiful sights and views in Linz along 4 routes: LinzTour (Old Town, Linzer Schloss, Musiktheater, city parks) BergTour (Donaupark, Ars Electronica Center, Alt-Urfahr, Pöstlingberg) NaTour (Freinberg, Zaubertal and defence towers) DonauTour through Urfahr and the Danube river meadows to Kepler University Duration: 2.5 hrs.

Price for group of 10 persons € 480.00 Individuals € 54.00 MINIATOUREN Introductory tours in the Donaupark, up Schlossberg and through the vibrant city centre in the evening.

Duration: 1.25 hrs.

Price for group of 10 persons € 300.00 Individuals € 33.00 TREKKING TOURS On off-road Segways, these show you the loveliest nature trails in the area surrounding Linz.

Duration: up to 3.5 hrs.

Price for group of 10 persons € 660.00 Individuals € 72.00 LARGE GROUP/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 persons.

You’ll find the details at www.linzerschweben.at Contact/Information/Bookings LINZerSCHWEBEN Hauptplatz 1, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 7070 2009 office@linzerschweben.at

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© Robert Bauernhansl

ARS ELECTRONICA CENTER

LENTOS KUNSTMUSEUM LINZ

www.aec.at

www.lentos.at

The Ars Electronica Center, situated directly by the Danube, captivates the imagination with its extraordinary exhibitions: Art, technology and science, and their effects on society and our everyday life are topics in this interactive museum. Try things out, join in and muse on the themes!

The LENTOS, with its international collection, is one of the most important museums of modern and contemporary art in Austria. It contains important paintings by Klimt, Schiele and Pechstein as well as from more modern movements and by significant artists for Linz, such as VALIE EXPORT. Exhibitions change regularly and show how art is a medium for understanding the world.

Exhibitions • Deep Space 8K • RADICAL ATOMS • Spaceship Earth • Kids’ Research Laboratory • New Pictures of People Events Deep Space LIVE, every Thurs. 19.00– 20.00 (except holidays) Offer and prices 2018 Adult admission € 9.50 Reduced rate (school pupils, trainees, students, seniors) € 7.50 Admission on Tuesdays € 4.00 Groups of 12 or more € 7.50 Tour of highlights (excl. admission) Duration: 1.5 h € 3.50 Group tours up to 12 persons (Flat rate) € 45.00 Groups of 12 or more € 3.50 School classes incl. tour € 4.00 Cafe.Restaurant.Bar Cubus www.cubus.at Dining on the third floor with a view of the Danube.

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Contact/Information/Bookings Ars Electronica Center Ars-Electronica-Straße 1, 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 7272 0 center@aec.at Opening hours DI (Deep Space 8K non-stop, visit of exhibit only with guide at 11.00 and 15.00) 9.00–17.00, Wed. and Fri. 09.00–17.00, Thurs. 09.00–19.00, Sat., Sun., Fri. 10.00–18.00 Closed Mon. (and holidays)

Exhibitions 2018 Sterne/Stars until 14 Feb. ‘18 Ines Doujak 02 Feb. – 21 May ‘18 Klimt Schiele Moser 16 Feb. – 21 May ‘18 Donau.Art (Community project with OK and Landesgalerie) Beginning of Jun. - 09 Sept. ‘18 1968 (Community project with NORDICO Stadtmuseum) 28 Sept. ‘18 - Jan. 19 Offer and prices 2018 Adults € 8.00 Reduced rate I (Groups of 8 or more, seniors 65 and older, Ö1 Club, OÖN Card) € 6.00 Reduced rate II (School pupils and ­students up to age 27, trainees, persons doing national military/ civilian service) € 4.50 Families (parents and children up to age 18) € 14.50 Children up to age 7 free School classes, Persons with ­disabilities € 4.50

(accompanying person free) Group tours € 65.00 per group plus admission Duration: 1 hrs.

Speed Tour of the collection € 45.00 per group plus admission fee Duration: 30 min.

Architecture tour € 65.00 per group plus Entrance fee Duration: 1 hr. (recommended for ­summer months) Tour of the forum metall sculpture per group € 65.00 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 www.lentos-gastro.net

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Contact/Information/Bookings LENTOS Kunstmuseum Linz Ernst-Koref-Promenade 1, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 7070 3600 (office)/ 3614 (ticket desk) info@lentos.at Opening hours Tues. through Sun. 10.00–18.00 Thurs. 10.00–21.00 Closed Mon.

© Gregor Graf

© OÖ Kulturquartier Matthias Lauringer

© Johann Steininger, foto360.at

NORDICO STADTMUSEUM LINZ

OÖ KULTURQUARTIER

SCHLOSSMUSEUM LINZ

www.nordico.at

www.ooekulturquartier.at

www.landesmuseum.at

The NORDICO is closely linked to 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 regular collection, changing special exhibitions are dedicated to topics and people in Linz’s past and present.

Exhibitions – events – musical events – festivals – theatre – cinema – children’s programmes – international gastronomy – the OÖ Kulturquartier, in 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 energy field and a meeting place for the curious – 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

The Schlossmuseum Linz covers an exhibition space of over 10,000 m² and provides a comprehensive overview of the natural, cultural and artistic history of Upper Austria from its beginnings into the 21st century. Wide-ranging permanent exhibitions can be seen in both the historical castle and the new south wing. They are supplemented by diverse special exhibitions on current international and regional topics, as well as topics in cultural, natural and contemporary history.

Exhibitions 2018 Auguste Kronheim.

Concomitant Effects until 04 Mar. ‘18 City oases. Linz gardens and parks 23 Mar.–09 Sept. ‘18 1968 (Community project with LENTOS Kunstmuseum) 28 Sept. ‘18 - Jan. 19 Offer and prices 2018 Adults € 6.50 Reduced rate I (Groups of 8 or more, seniors 65 and older, Ö1 Club, OÖN Card) € 4.50 Reduced rate II (School pupils and students up to age 27, trainees, persons doing national military/civilian service) € 2.50 Families (parents and children up to age 18) € 11.50 Children up to age 7 free School classes, Persons with ­disabilities € 2.50

(accompanying person free) Restaurant Orpheus www.orpheus-linz.eu

Contact/Information/Bookings NORDICO Stadtmuseum Linz Dametzstraße 23, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 7070 1912 (ticket desk)/ 1901 (office) nordico@nordico.at Opening hours Tue.–Sun. 10.00-18.00 Thurs. 10.00-21.00 Closed Mon. * Change of prices reserved!

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Exhibitions 2017/18 ALICE Twisted World 21 Oct. ‘17-02 Apr. ‘18 Museum Total 22–25 Feb. ‘18 NEXTCOMIC Festival 16–23 Mar. ‘18 CROSSING EUROPE European Film Festival 25–30 Apr. ‘18 CYBERARTS 18 Prix Ars Electronica Exhibition 06–16 Sept. ‘18 HÖHENRAUSCH 2018 24 May–14 Oct. ‘18 SUUUPER SUNDAY – There’s really something going on! - Family programme – Last Sunday of every month!

Long Thursday – Last Thursday of every month Offer and prices 2018 Please note the opening hours and rates offered by the individual partners and cultural institutions on our ­website: www.ooekulturquartier.at Bar Restaurant Gelbes Krokodil Cafe/Bar Solaris www.krokodil.at Stadtliebe www.stadtliebe.at RESTAU RA ON SNT More restaurants on OK Platz.

ITE Contact/Information/Bookings OÖ Kulturquartier OK Platz 1, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 784178 info@ooekulturquartier.at

Exhibitions 2017/18 Traditional Christmas nativity scenes + Christmas toys until 02 Feb. ‘18 Reformation Texts from the OÖ Landesmuseum library until 28 Jan. ‘18 Between the Wars.

Upper Austria 1918 to 1938 07 Feb. ‘18 –13 Jan. ‘19 Offer and prices 2018* Adults Groups of 8 or more Reduced admission Seniors 60 and over School classes After-school care clubs (per person) Tour tickets: 1 hr.

Tour tickets for children and adults: 1.5 hrs.

Nature/technology/ culture workshop

€ 6.50 € 5.00 € 4.50 free free € 1.00 € 3.00 € 4.00 € 6.00

Das Schloss Herberstein Brasserie RESTA www.schlossbrasserie.at RANTUON S ITE

Contact/Information/Bookings Schlossmuseum Linz Schlossberg 1, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 7720 52 300 schloss@landesmuseum.at Opening hours Tue., Weds. Fri., Sat., Sun. 10.00-18.00 Thurs. 10.00-21.00, holidays 10.0018.00, Closed Mon.

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© Ernst Grillnberger

© Biologiezentrum Linz

LANDESGALERIE LINZ

BIOLOGIEZENTRUM LINZ

www.landesmuseum.at

www.landesmuseum.at

www.stifter-haus.at

The Landesgalerie Linz is the museum for modern and contemporary art in the Upper Austrian region. It provides information on the latest artistic trends and puts them into the context of art history in the 20th century. The programme of the Landesgalerie Linz is defined by the interrelationships between regional, national and international art production.

The Linz Biology Centre has the largest natural history collection in Upper Austria. It collects, preserves, researches, documents and transmits knowledge and information about the animal and plant kingdoms and about rocks and minerals.

The “StifterHaus” unites the Adalbert Stifter Institute, a research facility for the study of literature and linguistics, the OÖ Literaturmuseum and the OÖ Literaturhaus and its programme of events under the roof of the former residence of Adalbert Stifter (1805– 1868).

Exhibitions 2018 Between the Wars. Visual Arts 1918-1938 in Upper Austria 07 Feb.–20 May ‘18 Alfred Seiland: Imperium Romanum 15 Mar.–26 Aug. ‘18 Danube Journey: In the footsteps of Inge Morath 01 Jun.–02 Sept. ‘18 Linz Art Salon 15–16 Sept. ‘18 1968 – Utopia between Art and Architecture 04 Oct. ‘18–Jan. ‘19 Art Class VI 04 Oct. ‘18 – Jan. ‘19 Offer and prices 2018* Adults Groups of 8 or more Reduced admission Seniors 60 and over School classes After-school care clubs (per person) Tour tickets: 1 hr.

Tour tickets for children and adults: 1.5 hr.

Art class (for children)

€ 6.50 € 5.00 € 4.50 free free

Exhibitions 2018 Lichens – Dyes, Poison & Medicine until 01 May ‘18 Long Jumpers with Rhythm – Grasshoppers and their relatives 18 May ‘18 – 01 May ‘19 Offer and prices 2018* Adults/children free Tour tickets: 1 hr. adults € 3.00 Tour tickets: 1 hr. children € 3.00 Nature workshops (for children) € 5.00 Tour tickets: 1.5 hrs. € 4.00 Contact/Information/Bookings Biologiezentrum Linz Johann-Wilhelm-Klein-Str. 73 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 7720 52 100 bio-linz@landesmuseum.at Opening hours Tue., Weds. Fri., Sat., Sun. 10.00-18.00 Thurs. 10.00-21.00 Holidays 10.00-18.00 Closed Monday

Exhibitions 2018 Among Wolves. Käthe Recheis Literature and politics until 17 Apr. ‘18 Offer and prices 2018 Free admission to the events Tours for individuals and groups (by prior arrangement) in the OÖ. Literaturmuseum Contact/Information/Bookings Adalbert-Stifter-Institut des Landes Oberösterreich / StifterHaus Adalbert-Stifter-Platz 1, 4020 Linz Tel.: +43 732 7720 11294 oder 11295 office@stifter-haus.at Opening hours Exhibition and museum: Tue.–Sun. 10.00-15.00 (Except 24, 25 Dec. and 01. Jan.) Closed Monday

OÖ LANDESAUSSTELLUNG 2018 THE RETURN OF THE ROMAN ­LEGION’S LEGACY IN OÖ The Roman Empire greatly shaped the history of Upper Austria and its traces still remain today. Roman soldiers built legionary camps, forts and watch towers along the Danube which not only secured the northern border of the Roman Empire for centuries, but also brought the achievements of the Roman civilization to the region.

The search for the traces of the Romans begins in Oberranna and Schlögen in the Upper Danube Valley and leads along the Danube over Linz to Enns, the main site of this national exhibit.

EXHIBITION VENUES Enns/Museum Lauriacum The former Lauriacum was one of the largest and most important trade and military bases on the northern border of the Roman Empire.

The new exhibit at the Musuem Lauriacum displays priceless original artefacts, has extensive reconstructions and a film produced just for this exhibition.

€ 1.00 € 3.00 € 4.00 € 6.00

Contact/Information/Bookings Landesgalerie Linz Museumstraße 14, 4010 Linz Tel. +43 732 7720 52 200 galerie@landesmuseum.at Opening hours Tue., Weds. Fri., Sat., Sun. 10.00-18.00 Thurs. 10.00-21.00 Holidays 10.00-18.00 Closed Monday

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STIFTERHAUS

© Goldmann

150th anniversary of Adalbert Stifter’s death

* Change of prices reserved!

28 January 2018 will be the 150 year anniversary of the death of the poet Adalbert Stifter. After a visit to the Stifter-Haus and various events, his grave may also be visited at ­ St. Barbara Friedhof (cemetery) .

Enns/Basilica of Saint Lawrence The Basilica of Saint Lawrence is a fascinating journey of time through the construction history from Roman antiquity to the Gothic Era. Other stations in Enns • There are archaeological stations along the old Roman roads in Enns which supplement the exhibit

• Lime kilns in Lauriacum • Watch live excavations

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TOURS BY THE AUSTRIA GUIDES Come with us and discover the life of the Romans as they lived in Upper Austria 1,800 years ago in the museum towns of Enns, Schlögen and ­Oberranna.

We can gladly arrange combination tours with Linz to the Innviertel or Mühlviertel upon request. More information at: www.donau-roemer.at

The Romans in the Upper Danube Valley • Oberranna Roman Fortlet • Schlögen Roman Baths Prices Admission (1 adult and all children up to age 19) € 8.00 Reduced admission € 6.00 School classes € 2.50 Guided tour € 2.00 One-time admission for all locations including a guided tour in the crypt of the Basilica of Saint Lawrence.

GROUP TOURS Guided tours daily from 09.00 to 16.30 only through prior arrangement. If necessary, groups over 25 persons may be split.

Duration of tour: Museum Lauriacum approx. 90 min.

Basilica of Saint Lawrence approx. 45 min.

Contact/Information/Bookings Exhibition office Museum Hauptplatz 19, 4470 Enns Tel +43 732 7720 52900 office@landesausstellung-ooe.at Opening hours of the national exhibition 27 Apr.–04 Nov. ‘18 daily from 09.00–18.00 (last entrance at 17.00)

ATIC EXHIBITIONS IN THE LINZ MUSEUMS Alfred Seiland: Imperium Romanum 15 Mar.–26 Aug. ‘18 Landesgalerie Linz The Austrian photographer, Alfred Seiland (*1952), devoted his large project to the traces of Roman ­antiquity all around the Medi­ terranean Sea and beyond. www.landesmuseum.at HÖHENRAUSCH 2018 Water without boundaries 24 May–14 Oct. ‘18 OÖ Kulturquartier The successful exhibition format over the rooftops of the city is dedicated to the topic of water. www.hoehenrausch.at DONAU.ART A joint project of LENTOS Kunstmuseum Linz, OÖ Kultur­ quartier and Landesgalerie Linz Beginning of Jun.–09 Sept. ‘18

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Grein © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hochhauser

Schlögener Donauschlinge © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hochhauser

© WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Heli Mayr

The Danube in Upper Austria Flowing leisurely along, the Danube – one of Europe’s greatest storytellers – has many tales to tell of past eras and powerful dynasties, as well as the local inhabitants’ wealth of legends and myths. The Danube knows much of the history that has shaped the land and its people. There is much to discover in the Upper Austrian section of the river: A traveller to the Danube can enjoys breathtaking views, walk legendary trails, explore the beautiful river landscape along the Danube Cycle Path, experience the countryside from the decks of a boat and sample culinary delicacies.

Treasures & Culinary delights

DANUBE CULTURE

DANUBE CYCLE PATH

DONAUSTEIG

DANUBE BOAT TRIP

The great river connecting Europe was, and still is, used as a primary transport route for conveying people and goods as well as for the exchange of culture and language. Exploring the Roman sites along the Danube will give you an idea of the Danube’s significance for the Romans as the natural border of the Danube limes.

As part of the reorganisation of the church after the Roman period, numerous monasteries and abbeys were built along the Danube. With the Habsburg Monarchy, the Danube region enjoyed what was surely its most glorious time of prosperity. Empress Sisi, who first travelled by ship from Passau to Vienna as a young bride, particularly indulged her love of travelling with frequent trips along the river.

The famous Danube Cycle Path follows the shores of the great river from Germany through Austria and on into Hungary. Cyclists can look enjoy a peaceful, romantic and yet diverse cycle path from Passau to Grein via Linz along the Upper Austrian section of the Danube. www.donauradweg.at

Over 450 km and 23 stages, the Donausteig hiking trail runs from Passau to Grein via Linz. This hiking trail, which was awarded the Austrian Hiking Quality Seal, provides breathtaking views of the great river and the unique landscape through which it flows from both sides of the Danube. www.donausteig.com

Cross over to the opposite bank of the Danube in a leisurely manner on board one of the Danube boats. Various stages along the Danube Cycle Path or the Donausteig hiking trail can also be covered by boat instead.

THE DANUBE BEND AT SCHLÖGEN The Danube bend at Schlögen is a primordial meander here because it makes two truly spectacular changes in direction. It’s worth the time to stop and walk out to the viewpoint. Just a short stroll through the forest brings you to an unobstructed view of this fascinating natural spectacle.

Discover delicious food and drink, and unique handicrafts from the Danube region in Upper Austria – a Danube trip in search of the extraordinary.

© WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hochhauser

Group packages for the Upper Austrian Danube region can be found at ­ www.donauregion.at/groups

CONTACT WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 7277 800 Fax +43 732 7277 804 info@donauregion.at www.donauregion.at

In the Danube region between Passau and Strudengau you’ll find talented people who live and work solely to create extraordinary things. The treasures and delicacies they produce are outstanding in concept and quality.

From flat-bottomed boat builder to master of chocolatier and pastry maker. From one of the last hand-craft glass-blowers to courageous pioneering vintner. From growers reviving heritage vegetable sorts to creative chefs in gastronomy.

More info at www.donauregion.at/kostbarkeiten

Schlögener Donauschlinge © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Steininger

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MS Linzerin © Florian Weichselbaumer

DFS Schönbrunn © A. Röbl

DONAUSCHIFFAHRT WURM + KÖCK www.donauschiffahrt.de Linz harbour tours Discover the “heartbeat of steel” of the Upper Austrian capital!

Departure 3 x daily except Monday from 28 Apr–07 Oct ‘18 11.00; 13.00 and 15.00 Duration: 100 min.

Offer and prices: € 14.80 p.p., children € 7.40 Reductions for groups 7.5% for 21 or more persons Boat trip season 2018 Passau–Linz 09.00 depart Passau – 14.10 arrive Linz, daily except Mon. from 27 Apr– 07 Oct. and every Sat. until 27 Oct. Linz–Passau 14.20 depart Linz– 20.50 arrive Passau, daily except Mon. & Fri. from 28 Apr– 07 Oct. and every Sat. until 27 Oct. Linz–Krems 09.00 depart Linz– 16.20 arrive Krems, Every Sat. from 28 Apr– 06 Oct. Offer and prices 2018 Harbour tour p.p.

Linz–Passau p.p.

Passau–Linz p.p.

Linz–Schlögen p.p.

Schlögen–Linz p.p.

Linz–Krems p.p.

€ 14.80 € 27.00 € 27.00 € 19.50 € 19.50 € 40.00

Additional offers Evening boat cruises with live music, the “Danube in Flames”, New Year’s boat trip, and boat charters on request: e.g. Gala Ship Regina Danubia or the Crystal Ship – exclusively made with Swarovski crystals.

Additional offers Danube in Flames from Linz 01 Jul.+ 15 Aug. ‘18 € 54.00 incl. 3-course meal Danube in Flaming Magic from Passau 19 May + 04 Aug. ‘18 € 50.00 incl. 3-course meal

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Contact/Information/Booking Donauschiffahrt Wurm+Köck In Germany: Höllgasse 26, 94032 Passau, Germany Tel. +49 851 929292 Fax +49 851 35518 info@donauschiffahrt.de In Austria: Untere Donaulände 1, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 783607 info@donauschiffahrt.at

© MS Kaiserin Elisabeth

© MS Sissi

MS SISSI

MS KAISERIN ELISABETH II

www.ms-sissi.at

www.donaureisen.at

www.oegeg.at

The MS SISSI is a charter and excursion boat - 16m long, 4.1m wide with a capacity for 54 guests. The heated passenger area has 41 seats whilst the covered upper deck has about 34. We offer a wide selection of beverages on board. Food can be offered through the catering programme. The MS-SISSI is available year round for harbour cruises, birthday celebrations, business excursions, grill parties, Christmas parties, Advent trips, end-of-year parties, carnival parties and much more.

Bring your group and come on board the 1912 paddle steamer SCHÖNBRUNN. The paddle steamer 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 tailour-made offer. Events and trips: www.oegeg.at

Highlights • You bring the music, we play it over our on-board sound system.

• Gas grills are available for your party.

• Weddings aboard the MS SISSI include marriage officials or priests (on request) • Bathing ship: we anchor in the Traun River for swimming

Boat trip season 2018 Linz–Passau 06.15 depart Linz–13.30 arrive Passau, every Thurs. from 05 Jul.–30 Aug. ‘18 Passau–Linz 13.50 depart Passau–21.00 arrive Linz, every Thurs. from 05 Jul.–30 Aug. ‘18 (boat trip including tour Stift Engelszell Abbey & welcome concert) Vienna–Linz 08.05 depart Vienna– 01.00 arrive Linz, every Weds. from 04 Jul.–29 Aug. ‘18 Linz–Vienna 08.30 depart Linz–22.35 arrive Vienna every Fri. from 06 Jul.–31 Aug. ‘18 (boat trip incl. concert in Greinburg Castle, and individual sightseeing in Dürnstein)

Contact/Information/Booking Österreichische Gesellschaft für Eisenbahngeschichte GmbH Frau Karin Rosner Tel. +43 664 5087644 Bookings at www.oegeg.at

Offer and prices 2018 1. piloted hour 2. piloted hour 3. piloted hour from the 4th piloted hour Day charter for 8 hours Hour at jetty Hour at anchor

ÖGEG PADDLE STEAMER “SCHÖNBRUNN”

€ 220.00 € 190.00 € 160.00 € 90.00 € 720.00 € 50.00 € 60.00

Contact/Information/Bookings Reederei Richtfeld – MS Sissi Tel. +43 660 6688333 office@ms-sissi.at www.ms-sissi.at

TIP: Discover the outdoor graffiti gallery MURAL HARBOR by boat. www.muralharbor.at (See page 10)

Offer and prices 2018 Programme A: Boat trip without overnight (boat trip Passau-Linz-Vienna incl. captain’s buffet and programmes on land) € 149.00 p.p.

Programme B: Package with overnight (boat trip Passau–Linz–Vienna, incl. captain’s buffet, 1 night with breakfast in 4*hotel in Linz, 2 nights with breakfast in 4*hotel in Vienna)

€ 284.90 p.p. in double room

€ 385.90 in single room Contact/Information/Bookings Donau Touristik Lederergasse 4–12, 4010 Linz Tel. +43 732 2080 Fax +43 732 2080 8 kaiserin-elisabeth@donaureisen.at

© Mariene Wagenhofer

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The Danube pure pleasure!

Discover the Danube by bike and boat - a perfect combination of active cycling and relaxed boat travel on the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth makes this trip a real “Danube Experience”!

Schedule 2018: Trips start every Wednesday from 04 Jul. to 30 Aug. 2018 (= last trip)

Programme Wednesday: Departure for Passau. Cycles and overnight stay.

Thursday: Schlögen/Linz, 43 km cycling, 3 hrs. boat trip Through Kasten and Engelhartszell to Schlögen. On the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth to Obermühl (captain’s reception with gun salute, unsalted bread and cider) and then on to Linz.

4-course meal on-board Friday: Spitz, 49 km cycling, 3.5 hrs. boat trip Grein (classical music concert) and on by boat to Ybbs.

Continuation on the Danube Cycle Path over Melk to Spitz.

Saturday: Traismauer, about 30 km cycling through Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein to Krems as far as Traismauer. There’s plenty of time on this day to enjoy the beauty of Wachau.

Sunday: Vienna, about 57 km cycling The cycling tour continues through the fertile Tullner Valley to Vienna.

Monday: Return to home or extension night reservation.

Accommodation Standard middle-class hotels, in Linz and Vienna 4* hotels Breakfast buffet daily; half board 4 x incl. 3-course evening meal

Services • 5 overnights w/ breakfast buffet in double room with en suite shower/WC • Baggage service from Passau to Vienna incl. insurance up to € 700.00/person • Schlögen (or Engelhartszell) boat trip – Linz incl. bike incl. 4-course evening meal on-board • Boat transfer - hotel in Linz • Boat trip Linz -Ybbs incl. bike • “Classic Hits” concert in Grein • Saddle bag rental – for own bikes as well + 1.5 l Mineral water at bike transfer • Detailed description of tours incl. maps • 7-day service telephone

€ 394.00 p.p. double room w/ breakfast € 125.00 single room supplement € 85.00 half-board supplement € 85.00 bike rental/stay Gross price (group prices for 14 persons and more)

Contact/Information/Bookings: Donau Touristik GmbH – Lederergasse 4-12, 4010 Linz Tel. +43 732 2080 I Fax +43 732 2080 8 I office@donautouristik.com

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07 Bruckner, Churches & Concerts

© Stift St. Florian

In the footsteps of Anton Bruckner Arrival: daily, year round min. no. of participants: 20 seating for: 21/1 Encounter Anton Bruckner in his childhood home and where he made his first major artistic steps: in St. Florian and Linz.

PROGRAMME

Marien Dom © kest

© Erich Goldmann

Day 1: Linz Your Austria Guide will take you on a city tour in the footsteps of Anton Bruckner through the Upper Austrian capital. You will visit the Bruckner organ, lovingly referred to as “his organ”, in the Alten Dom or ‘Old Cathedral’. Climbing up to the organ via the Bruckner Stairway, you’ll see display windows and posters detailing the life and works of Anton Bruckner.

Overnight is in a standard middle-class hotel in Linz.

Day 2: Priory of St. Florian The Augustinian monastery of St. Florian was home for Anton Bruckner even as a youth. He was a member of the famous Florian Boy’s Choir and later a teacher and the monastery organist. In fact, his final place of resting is under the large Bruckner organ in the monastery church.

The tour will show you the historical and partially ornate rooms of the Priory of St. Florian and end with a short organ recital on the Bruckner organ. At noon, there will be a 2-course meal in the monastery cellar.

Package includes: • 1 overnight/breakfast buffet in a standard middle-class hotel in Linz • City tour “In the footsteps of Anton Bruckner” with an Austria Guide in Linz • Admission and visit to the Bruckner Stairway • Admission and tour of the St. Florian Priory • Organ recital on the Bruckner organ (about 25 min.)

• 2-course lunch in the monastery cellar St. Florian

Price per person and stay: Bruckner organ © Stift St. Florian

Double room w/ breakfast € 99.00 Single room supplement € 30.00 Booking and Information OÖ Touristik, 4020 Linz Tel: +43 732 7277-270 gruppen@touristik.at www.gruppentouren.at

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AUGUSTINIAN PRIORY OF ST. FLORIAN www.stift-st-florian.at The Augustinian Priory of St. Florian is a place of fellowship and worship, yet, at the same time, it is a cultural centre 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 this place, in the vault beneath the organ, which became his final resting place.

Bruckner Organ at St. Florian The master organ builder, Franz Xaver Krismann, began building the Anton Bruckner Organ in the artist’s honour in 1770. Over the course of time, it has been expanded and now comprises 4 manuals, 103 stops and 7,386 organ pipes.

Tours of the Priory 01 May–14 Oct ‘18 daily at 11.00, 13.00 and 15.00.

Tours available all year for groups of 10 or more with advance booking.

Offer and prices 2018 Tour of the Priory Basilica, Bruckner sarcophagus, library, marble hall, Altdorfer altarpiece, rate for groups of 20 or more

p.p. € 8.50 Bruckner Organ Listening Experience Duration: approx. 20 min.

Live recital on the Bruckner Organ from mid-May to mid-Oct daily except Tue. and Sat. at 14.30 p.p. € 5.00 COMBINED TICKET Tour + “Bruckner Organ Listening Experience”

p.p. € 11.50 COMBINED TICKET Tour + “Imperial Room” Group price p.p. € 11.50

© Stift St. Florian

© Anton Bruckner Museum

Short organ recitals for groups can be arranged all year round with advance booking Flat rate € 190.00 Church tour for groups (Duration: 30 min.)

Basilica, vault, crypt

p.p. € 6.00

Events at the Priory of St. Florian

Baroque music festival Fiori Musicali 29 Apr.–12 Jun. ‘18 Festival of St. Florian - Church Day 04 May ‘18 Long Night of churches 25 May ‘18 St. Florian Organ Summer 01, 08, 15, 22 Jul. ‘18 at 17.30 St. Florian Bruckner Days 12 -19 Aug. ‘18 Festival of St. Augustinus 28 Aug. ‘18 Priory Advent Market 01 Dec. ‘18 Advents Concert St. Florian Boy’s Choir 08 Dec. ‘18 Organ Music for the New Year 31 Dec. ‘18 Contact/Information/Booking Augustiner Chorherrenstift St. Florian Stiftstraße 1, 4490 St. Florian Tel. +43 7224 8902 0 Fax +43 7224 8902 23 info@stift-st-florian.at

ANTON-BRUCKNER-MUSEUM ANSFELDEN www.landesmuseum.at The Anton Bruckner Museum Ansfelden illustrates the most important aspects of the life and work of the composer Anton Bruckner in an engaging 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.

Offer and prices 2018 Adult admission € 2.50 Audio guides available free of charge.

Tour ticket € 3.00 Groups of 10 persons or more

p.p. € 2.00 Children (6-15 years old) € 1.00 Free admission for school classes Contact/Information/Booking Anton-Bruckner-Museum Ansfelden Augustinerstraße 3, 4052 Ansfelden Tel. +43 7229 87128 12 (Pfarre Ansfelden) +43 664 60072 522 93 brucknermuseum@landesmuseum.at Opening hours Apr.–end Oct. Fri. 09.00–12.00 Sat., Son., Fri. 10.00–17.00 Groups with advanced booking

CLASSICAL MUSIC TIP: Anniversary year 2024 This will be the 200th birthday of the famous Upper Austria composer.

The concert hall on the Danube – the Brucknerhaus – was named after him and opened 50 years ago.

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ANTON BRUCKNER ­SYMPHONY TRAIL From Ansfelden to St. Florian www.antonbrucknercentrum.at 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 (Tues. and Thur.) and at the weekends from April to October in the Anton Bruckner Museum; Deposit € 22.00 incl. € 2.00 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.

Contact/Information/Bookings ABC-ANTON BRUCKNER CENTRUM Carlonestraße 2, 4052 Ansfelden Tel. +43 7229 78 333 abc@ansfelden.at Opening hours Tues. 08.00–12.00 Thur. 14.00–18.00

BRUCKNER STAIRWAY IN THE ALTER DOM

Alter Dom © Erich Goldmann

Marien Dom © Andreas Krenn

LINZ’S IGNATIUSKIRCHE – OLD CATHEDRAL

LINZ’S MARIENDOM – NEW CATHEDRAL

www.brucknerstiege.at

www.ignatiuskirche–linz.at

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Bruckner memorial “Bruckner Stairway in the Alter Dom”. 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.

Administered by the Jesuits, the Ignatiuskirche or Alter Dom 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.

The neo-Gothic Mariendom or ‘New Cathedral’ is the largest church in Austria and an important symbol.

The interesting tours let you see the cathedral up close and explore rooms and balconies not normally open to the public, from crypt to tower.

Organ tours Special organ tours and short concerts are offered. For visits to the organ, the maximum group size is 35 persons.

Bruckner Organ Listening Experience in the Alter Dom (Groups of 35 persons or more) • Short recital (30 min.)

• Recital (50 min.)

Organ tours (Groups of 35 persons or more) • Explanation of the organ and short recital (30 min.)

• Explanation of the organ and organ recital (60 min.)

Prices (Price list on request) from € 150.00

Tower and Bells Tour (45 min.) – max. 25 persons Climb the 395 steps up to the tower platform and see the bells as they ring.

At a height of 68 m, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of Linz.

Bruckner Tour 2018 It is only possible to visit the Bruckner Stairway on guided group tours (max.

20 persons). Specially trained Bruckner Guides allow you to visit this short but sweet Bruckner exhibition as part of their tours.

Bruckner walking tour incl. Stairway Duration: up to 2 hrs.

Reference rate Austria Guide: German € 110.00 Other languages € 125.00 excl. 20% VAT Bruckner Stairway rates: Groups of 4 persons or less: flat rate of € 10.00 plus fee for Bruckner Guide Groups of 5 persons or more: flat rate of € 2.00 per person plus fee for Bruckner Guide Contact/Information/Booking Names and addresses of all Bruckner Stairway guides at: www.brucknerstiege.at Agents: Linz Guide Service linz-guide-service@gmx.at Tel. +43 650 2009009

Organ Meditations at Advent 2017 “The Power of Silence” (“Die Kraft der Stille”) Organ music and meditative texts 06, 13, 20 Dec. ‘17 Begin: 18.00 (duration approx. 30 min.) donation Linz Organ Summer 2018 Concerts on the Bruckner organ in the Alter Dom beginning at 20.00 on 12, 26 Jul. and 09, 23 Aug. ‘18 Concerts for Bruckner’s Birthday 04 Sep. ‘18

Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 9 Piano duo: Dino Sequi + Gerhard Hofer Contact/Information/Booking Scheduling for organ tours Mr. Bernhard Prammer Tel. +43 699 17321809 kirchenmusik.alterdom@jesuiten.org

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Offer/Prices/Tours 2018

Cathedral and Crypt Tour (1 hr.) - max. 25 persons You will learn more about the impressive cathedral and its history atmosphere as you tour the large interior space and its painted stained-glass windows. A descent to the crypt reveals the bishops’ tombs and the famous and largest nativity scene dating from 1908.

High Walkway Tour (1 hr.) - max. 20 persons This route leads from the crypt up to the inner gallery from where there is a unique view of the vast nave. It then continues to the first bell tower and through the attic to the outer gallery with views over Linz.

Marien Dom

Stained glass window tour incl. gallery (1 hr.) – max. 20 persons You will discover the historic events of the diocese and its province through the painted stained-glass windows and learn about the ancient production technique.

Prices Group prices for 15 to max. 25 persons.

Short tour (30 min.)

Adults Groups Children/students Groups

€ 4.00 € 56.00 € 2.00 € 30.00

Themes and combined tours Combinations of multiple tour modules are possible! (1 - 3 hrs.)

Special themes may be selected. Price on request!

For example: Combination tour – combination tour – high walkways with an ascent of the tower (1.5 hrs.) in German, English or sign language (prior notice) with special focuses for: students, children, families, visually impaired.

Tower ascent (45 min.)

Adults Groups Children/students Groups

€ 4.50 € 63.00 € 3.00 € 45.00

1 hr. tour Adults Groups Children/students Groups

€ 6.50 € 91.00 € 4.00 € 63.00

1.5 hr. tour Adults Groups Children/students Groups

€ 8.00 € 112.00 € 5.00 € 75.00

Organ recital on the Rudigier organ (30 min.)

Including commentary about the organ, one of the best and largest in the world. Group rate on request.

TIP: Experience the music of the liturgy in the services at Mariendom at 10.00 on Sundays and public holidays.

For more dates see the programme folder: www.dioezese-linz.at

Contact/Information/Booking DomCenter Linz Herrenstraße 36, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 946100 domcenter@dioezese-linz.at

Torchlight Tour (1 hr.) – max. 20 persons The mystique of the cathedral can be felt even more by visiting it in the evening with torches. This tour is a unique experience for children and adults alike.

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MUSICA SACRA MUSIC IN LINZ’S CHURCHES www.musicasacra.at The Star of Bethlehem 07 Jan. 18, 17:00 Friedenskirche Josef G. Rheinberger: The Star of Bethlehem Collegium Vocale | Orchestra Dom­ musik and others Passio Jesu Christi 11 Mar. ‘18, 17.00 Martin-Luther Kirche Johann Sebastian Bach: Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe; Johann Friedrich Fasch: Passio Jesu Christi Evangelische Kantorei and others Fragen von der Seele 18 Mar. ‘18, 17.00 Minoritenkirche Johann Sebastian Bach; Younghi Pagh-Paan; Thomas Daniel Schlee; Rudolf Jungwirth Judith Ramerstorfer, Michaela Deinhamer Ich will den Kreuzweg gerne gehen 22. Mär. 18, 19:30 Uhr Ursulinenkirche Johann Pachelbel; Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber; Johann Rosenmüller; Georg Philipp Telemann Ensemble COLCANTO Sacred Salterio 25 Mar. ‘18, 17.00 Martin-Luther-Kirche Songs & works for Salterio zur Matutin on Maundy Thurs.

Francesco Divito | Il dolce Conforto Von Vätern & Verwandten 22 Apr. ‘18, 17.00 Minoritenkirche Johann Sebastian Bach; Johann Bach; Heinrich Bach; Johann Christoph Bach; Johann Michael Bach Jan Petryka | AMANI Ensemble Linz

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Schubertiade 2018 28 Apr. ‘18, 19.30 Ignatiuskirche | Alter Dom Franz Schubert: Mass No. 5 A flat major Hard-Chor | Orchester Frohsinn and others Wie im Himmel…

05 May ‘18, 19.30 Friedenskirche “La Passione – Wie im Himmel so auch auf Erden“ Chor ad libitum | PROBRASS Contact/Information/Booking musica sacra linz Promenade 39, 4020 Linz (free) ticket service 0800 218 000 Day box offices for Landestheater an der Promenade 39 or Musiktheater am Volksgarten 1, 4020 Linz (Mon.–Fri. 09.00–18.00; Sat. 09.00–12.30) Advanced tickets: bestellung@musicasacra.at evening box office, 1 hour before ­concert at church location

LANDESKONZERTE

BRUCKNERHAUS

www.landeskonzerte.at

www.brucknerhaus.at

These series of classical music concerts away from the mainstream are performed in venues not normally available for concerts. The four series of concerts, from the region of Upper Austria, offer music for music lovers:

A stage replete with history. A hall with excellent acoustics. A repertoire of international dimensions. Architecture that exemplifies boldness and stylistic confidence. The Brucknerhaus is everything that music should be: A powerful symphony that pays tribute to passion.

In 2017/2018, it’s also well worth immersing yourself in the world of musical stars and great orchestras, such as the Cleveland Orchestra, Bolshoi Theatre Belarus Orchestra, Viennese Philharmonic Orchestra and orchestras from Birmingham, Luxembourg, Moscow and many more.

Internationality is just as important to us as diversity: Daniela Fally is appearing with the Tonkunstler Orchestra Vienna. We’re really looking forward to Sir Roger Norrington, Sergej Redkin in two concerts, and Rudolf Buchbinder will be continuing the Beethoven series. The large Christmas gala is also taking place at the Brucknerhaus.

Markus Paschner, as the new director of the Bruckner Orchester Linz, will be opening the new season and celebrating New Year‘s Eve with the Philharmonices mundi and Josef Sabaini - the university professor at the Anton Bruckner Private University.

There’s also a variety of local and international artists, aspiring young classics, stars from the music world and our packed festival calendar, with highlights ranging from vocal music to new music.

• “Alte Musik at Linzer Schloss” • “vokalisen” • “Sonntagsmusik im Salon” • “ Organ Music in the Minoritenkirche” Prices Ticket prices € 16.00 Reduced ticket price € 8.00 (Seniors, students, persons with ­disabilities) Contact/Information/Booking Ticket service Landeskonzerte Maria Lehner Tel. +43 732 7720 15063 post.lmsw@landeskonzerte.at Mon.–Fri. 08.00–12.00 Tickets can be reserved by telephone or email; reserved tickets are held at the box office.

UPPER AUSTRIAN MONASTERY CONCERTS www.stiftskonzerte.at 09 Jun.-29 Jul. ‘18

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Brucknerhaus © LIVA, kswfoto

International artists perform in the elegant rooms of the monasteries of St. Florian, Kremsmünster and Lambach in Upper Austria.

Contact/Information/Bookings OÖ Stiftskonzerte c/o VKB Bank Postfach 116, 4010 Linz Advanced tickets Tel. +43 732 776127 bestellung@stiftskonzerte.at

Piano Festival, 09–27 Jan. ‘18 Organ Music at Teatime 07 Jan.–11 Mar. ‘18 Festival im Originalklang 15 Mar.–08 Apr. ‘18 World Music Festival 01 Apr.–21 Apr. ‘18 Spring Festival, 26 Apr.–26 May ‘18 New Music Festival, 07–10 Jun. ‘18 Serenades, 03 Jul.–28 Aug. ‘18

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International Bruckner Festival Linz 04 Sept.–11 Oct. ‘18 Sparkasse OÖ Klangwolke (Cloud of Sound) Visualisierte Klangwolke: 08 Sept. ‘18 Kinderklangwolke: 09 Sept. ‘18 Klassische Klangwolke: 22 Sept. ‘18 CONCERTS SEASON 2017/18: WWW.BRUCKNERHAUS.AT Tours of the Brucknerhaus You will be awed by the timeless and unique beauty of Finnish architect Heikki Siren’s architectural masterpiece.

Doors that normally remain closed will be opened for you as our staff tells you about their work and the exciting encounters with musical greats from all over the world.

Group tours by arrangement Duration: approx. 50 min.

German language tour (up to 30 persons) free English language tours (Up to 30 persons) € 120.00 Registration: Tel. +43 732 7612 0 harald.hechwartner@liva.linz.at REST

RA AURestaurant Anklang ON SNT ITE in the Brucknerhaus Welcome to Restaurant Anklang!

Open from 17.30 until after the performance on concert days. Outstanding cuisine in an elegant ambience.

Reservations at: Tel. +43 732 78 44 96 (Fax -14) or anklang@liva.linz.at

Contact/Information/Bookings Linzer Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH Untere Donaulände 7, 4010 Linz LIVA Service Center Tel. +43 732 7752 30 kassa@liva.linz.at Contact by telephone: Sept.–Jun.: Mon. to Fri. 10.00–18.30, Sat. 10.00–13.00 Jul.–Aug.: Mon. to Sat. 10.00–13.00

POSTHOF – CONTEMPORARY ART AT THE HARBOUR www.posthof.at Linz’s cultural centre POSTHOF presents around 250 individual events annually, from music, dance and theatre to cabaret and literature, and is a magnet for (inter)national greats as well as a platform for presenting local young talent. Originally built as a branch of Linz’s postal service, the historical area in Linz’s harbour district was modified in 1984 and again in 1990, and today, is one of the largest event spaces for contemporary culture in Austria.

Heimspiel 2018 Jan./Feb. ‘18 TanzTage 2018 Mar./Apr. ‘18 Ahoi! The Full Hit Of Summer Open Air Jul. ‘18 Last Minute - Festival of New Theatre Oct. ‘18 Ahoi! Pop Music Festival Nov. ‘18 Linzer Kleinkunstfestival Nov. ‘18 Austrian Theatre Sports ­Championship Dec. ‘18 Posthofbeisl Only open on event days! www.posthofbeisl.at

RESTA RA UON SNT ITE

Contact/Information/Bookings Posthof - Zeitkultur am Hafen Posthofstr. 43, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 770548 0 office@posthof.at Advanced ticket sales: Tues.–Fri., from 15.00–19.00 Tel. +43 732 781800 kassa@posthof.at

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Musiktheater © Peter Philipp

Landestheater © Norbert Artner

BRUCKNER ORCHESTER LINZ

MUSIKTHEATER

SCHAUSPIELHAUS & KAMMERSPIELE

www.brucknerorchester.at The Bruckner Orchester Linz has a history spanning over 200 years.

It has developed into one of central Europe’s leading ensembles in recent decades.

© Reinhard Winkler

Markus Poschner became director of the Bruckner Orchester Linz at the beginning of the International Bruckner Festival in 2017.

© Weinhold

Free city tour for group travellers!

Are you overnighting at a hotel in Linz?

Will you attend a concert or theatre performance at the Landestheater or Brucknerhaus?

During the winter months of November and January to March, Linz Tourismus is offering the ‘CULTURE STROLL’ a complimentary walking tour for your group as an extra.

Sound interesting? We’ll be happy to make a reservation for you. Email us a message with the reservation password “Kulturbummel” to: sales@linztourismus.at Tel: +43 732 7070 2926 bis 2929

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www.landestheater-linz.at The Landestheater Linz opened a new performance venue in 2013: the Musiktheater am Volksgarten, one of Europe’s most modern opera houses.

Very comfortable seating, outstanding acoustics, optimal views of the stage and modern stage technology make a visit to this theatre unforgettable. The repertory theatre, with seating for up to 1,200 people in the main auditorium, is primarily for staging operas, operettas, ballets and musicals. The theatre opened with the première of the Philip Glass opera Oper Spuren der Verirrten (The Lost). From an artistic point of view, any opera can be performed with a full orchestra.

Behind-the-scenes tours Get a glimpse behind the scenes in this inspiring tour of one of the most modern opera houses in Europe. The tour opens doors that normally remain closed to the public so you can discover what happens backstage at the Musiktheater.

Group tours Mon.–Fri. from 14.00–18.00 Duration approx. 90 min.

Group price (up to 25 persons):

€ 95.00 Group price in combination with a performance on the same day: € 70.00 Pre-registration for groups Tel. +43 732 7611 823 fuehrungen@landestheater-linz.at „das Anton“ & Café Volksgarten in the Musiktheater RESTA DoN Catering RA UON SNT www.dasanton.at ITE daily 11.00–24.00 www.cafevolksgarten.at daily 09.00–23.00

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www.landestheater-linz.at The theatre was completely refurbished in April 2017 and, since reopening, holds primarily performances by the Landestheater Linz.

Group tours Mon.–Fri. 14.00–18.00 Duration: approx. 60 min.

Group price (up to 25 persons): € 75.00 In combination with a performance on the same day: € 55.00 Registration for groups Tel. +43 732 7611 121 schulbuchungen@landestheater-linz.at Promenadenhof At the Landestheater in the Old Town of Linz www.promenadenhof.at

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Performance schedule January - July 2018 at the Landestheater Linz OPERAS Die Frau ohne Schatten Opera by Richard Strauss Rigoletto Opera by Giuseppe Verdi La Damnation de Faust Dramatical legend by Hector Berlioz Eugen Onegin Lyrical scenes by Peter I. Tchaikovsky Death in Venice Opera by Benjamin Britten Hänsel und Gretel Fairy tale opera by Engelbert Humperdinck OPERETTAS Eine Nacht in Venedig Operetta by Johann Strauss MUSICAL Hairspray Musical by Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittmann, Marc O‘Donnell and Thomas Meehan Betty Blue Eyes Musical by Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe

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DANCE Music for a while Dance piece by Mei Hong Lin in collaboration with Christina Pluhar and the Ensemble L‘Arpeggiata Romeo + Julia Dance piece by Mei Hong Lin, music

by Serge Weber The Little Mermaid Dance piece by Mei Hong Lin, music

by Alexander Zemlinsky and Franz Schreker

Young Classics - Parzival Short Cuts based on Wolfram von Eschenbach Monster

by David Grieg Wunder des Alltags

by Peter Licht

THEATRE Anatol Seven one-act plays by Arthur Schnitzler Andorra Piece by Max Frisch Der Zerrissene Farce by Johann Nepomuk Nestroy Anatomie Titus Fall of Rome Shakespeare commentary by Heiner Müller (in German) Balkanoperette Comedy by Dimitre Dinev and Nebosja Krulanovic Das Sparschwein Comedy by Eugène Marin Labiche

(premières, guest performances, fairy tales, children’s performances and specially ­designated performances excepted)

YOUNG THEATRE The children’s and youth theatre has been attracting thousands of spectators, young and old, for years. The programme always offers a variety of both archetypal and modern stories. Plays that involve and amaze – mostly staged with playful humour and a great deal of music – keep young theatre lovers enthralled.

Wunderland! based on the novel “Alice in Wonderlandland“ by Lewis Carroll (in German) Peter Pan Or the Boy who did not want to grow up by James Matthew Barrie

Prices 2018 depending on performance/date/venue Group discount 10 persons or more receive discount

10 persons or more - 10% 20 persons or more - 15% plus 1 free ticket 30 persons or more - 20% plus 1 free ticket 40 persons or more - 20% plus 2 free tickets for every additional 20 persons - 20% plus 1 additional free ticket Contact/Information/Booking Landestheater Linz Promenade 39, 4020 Linz Ticket service hours: Mon.–Fri. 09.00–18.00, Sat. 09.00– 12.30, closed Sun. & holidays and Christmas Eve and Good Friday Box office hours: Musiktheater, Schauspielhaus and Kammerspiele: 1.5 hrs. before showtime BlackBox, BlackBox Lounge, FoyerBühne, Studiobühne Promenade: 1 hr. before showtime Ticket service contact: Tel. 0800 218 000 Free throughout Austria Tel. international +43 732 7611 400 kassa@landestheater-linz.at

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BRUCKNER UNIVERSITY www.bruckneruni.at The Anton Bruckner Private University is one of the largest cultural event organisers in the region presenting over 500 events a year, including ensemble and orchestral concerts, jazz performances, plays and dance performances, contemporary music concerts as well as lectures and roundtable events.

The building is situated at the foot of the Pöstlingberg and has striking architecture which 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 linger and enjoy.

Events Events take place regularly and admission is usually free. You can find the current monthly and semester programmes online at www.bruckneruni.at.

Offer Tours for 10 persons or more available on request.

Duration: 1 hr.

Reference rate fuehrungen@bruckneruni.at Bistro Frédéric Mon.–Fri. 08.00–19.00 as well as during events

€ 66.00

RESTA RA UON SNT ITE

Contact/Information/Bookings Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität Hagenstraße 57, 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 701000 280 veranstaltungen@bruckneruni.at

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© Bernhard Mayer

THEATER PHÖNIX

TRIBÜNE LINZ–THEATER AM SÜDBAHNHOFMARKT

www.theater-phoenix.at Theater Phönix opened in 1989 and is now one of the most innovated theatres in Austria. The theatre has a fixed ensemble and is known for its outstanding interpretation of classics. But it also has performed contemporary playwrights since its beginnings. The playhouse has received multiple awards for its ongoing author interpretations and noteworthy productions – the most recent being for its NESTROY in the Best Regional Performance category. Guest performances and readings round off the diverse programme.

2017/18 Programme Richard 3 – Vorsicht! Fieser Verführer starting 14 Sept. ‘17 Der Menschenfeind – Wie Herr Molière zum Mörder wurde starting 30 Nov. ‘17 Exit – Ich liebe meine Panik starting 01 Feb. ‘18 Ein Dreieck ist nur in der Mathematik harmlos starting 12 Apr. ‘18 Die Kehrseite der Medaille starting 03 May ‘18 Contact/Information/Booking Theater Phönix Wiener Straße 25, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 662641 office@theater-phoenix.at Online tickets at www.theater-phoenix.at Ticket reservations: By telephone at +43 732 666500, or email to tickets@theater-phoenix.at.

Theatre box office opening times: For evening performances, from 16.00 to 30 min. before performance begin and Fridays from 12.00 to 19.00.

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www.tribuene-linz.at Since opening in 2013, TRIBÜNE LINZ has provided a fresh perspective on theatre in the cultural city of Linz.

This intimate theatre, run with great dedication, specialises in contemporary performances of classics in world literature, social dramas especially by Austrian authors, musical, literary and scenic programmes as well as theatre for young people. The special link between ambitiousness and entertainment and the unmistakable TribüneLinz style are characteristic of this theatre. In addition to six premières per season, frequent guest premiers as well as concerts, literary events and roundtables are held. The repertory pieces are performed in alternation meaning that variety is guaranteed the whole year.

REPERTOIRE 2017/2018 DIE PHYSIKER Comedy by Friedrich Dürrenmatt opening 20 Sept. ‘17 DIE LEIDEN DES JUNGEN WERTHER Play by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe opening 04 Oct. ‘17 ANNE Play based on the diary of Anne Frank I 13+ 19 Oct. ‘17 OUT! – GEFANGEN IM NETZ play for young people about cyberbullying by Knut Winkmann I 13+ 01 Oct. ‘17 BIS ANS ENDE DER NACHT Musical-literary journey in the world of love opening 15 Nov. ‘17 SIBIRIEN Social drama by Felix Mitterer opening 17 Jan. ‘18

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CASABLANCA! Love melodrama based on the film classic of the same name opening 07 Mar. ‘18 DU ABER BIST MEIN HAFEN Musical-literary journey in the world of love on request You can find current performance dates at www.tribuene-linz.at.

We also can stage special ­performances for your group.

Prices 2017/2018 Numbered seats, Person categories:

Normal € 20.00; advanced €18.00 Numerous discounts, e.g. groups of 10 or more persons, ­advanced € 16.00 The theatre accommodates approx. 115 guests with a modern gallery as well as a theatre café.

Contact/Information/Booking TRIBÜNE LINZ Theater am Südbahnhofmarkt Eisenhandstraße 43, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 699 11399844 karten@tribuene-linz.at Opening hours Ticket box office: Tues.- Fri. 14.00– 17.00 (next to Café FINO) box office in the foyer: Opens 90 min. before evening performances and 60 min. before afternoon performances; closes 30 min. before performances begin.

Booking requests and ticket reservations are also possible per telephone, email or directly online.

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© Theater in der Innenstadt

© Kellertheater

KINDERKULTURZENTRUM KUDDELMUDDEL

THEATER IN DER INNENSTADT

LINZER KELLERTHEATER

www.kuddelmuddel.at A theatre programme for children and youth aged 2 to 14 packed with plays, adventures of Kasperl and Seppy, musical performances, dance performances and puppet plays.

In the workshops, children get to be active and creative. The Kinderklangwolke, the Old Town fairy-tale time series and other programmes are performed for the public.

Programme schedule Times and offer can be found on the website homepage as well as descriptions of the pieces. Direct booking is possible.

Ticket reservations Per telephone, Service Centre of the Brucknerhaus, Tel. +43 732 775230 or on the website www.kuddelmuddel.at.

Tickets can be picked up 30 min. before performance begin.

Prices 2018 between € 5.00 to € 8.00 Contact/Information/Booking Kinderkulturzentrum Kuddelmuddel Langgasse 13, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 600444 kumu@liva.linz.at

www.theater-innenstadt.at

www.linzerkellertheater.at

Entertainment in a family-friendly atmosphere - a private theatre in the middle of Linz. The theatre has 100 seats, which are grouped around 22 tables where you can enjoy the performances in a relaxed ambience.

In summer, a 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.

The Linzer Kellertheater has been opening its doors on Hauptplatz for over six decades. It is now clearly an established successful theatrical venue for popular comedies.

Prices 2018 Table seat Regular seat

€ 26.00 € 25.00

Theatre hire for birthdays, company celebrations, Christmas parties and private events: € 520.00 excl. 20% VAT Bar, bartender and clean-up included; no supplement for using stage and cloakroom Duration: 6 hrs., beamer use: € 80.00 Contact/Information/Booking Theater in der Innenstadt Museumstraße 7a, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 918091 office@theater-innenstadt.at Office hours: Tues.–Fri. 16.00–20.00, tickets can be reserved by phone or email

It also offers audiences other types of productions – such as classic fairy tales for children. With 94 seats, it is possible to book the theatre exclusively for groups, and also for performances of any kind.

2017/18 Performances Die Nervensäge Comedy by Francis Veber opening 26 Oct. ‘17 Prices 2018 € 35.00 / € 33.00 reduced Open seating Contact/Information/Booking Linzer Kellertheater Hauptplatz 21, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 784120 office@linzer-kellertheater.at

Linz Card 2018 Linz independently and individually!

Purchase a Linz Card for €18.00 (one-day ticket) or €30.00 (three-day ticket), and enjoy free admission to Linz’s museums, free use of its public transport, LinzAG Linien, and many other attractive benefits.

The Danube Culture Voucher for €10.00 is valid for boat trips, theatre or concerts. www.linz.cards

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© Stadt Linz

CASINO LINZ

DESIGN CENTER LINZ

PALAIS KAUFMÄNNISCHER VEREIN

TABAKFABRIK

TIPSARENA AND STADIUM

WISSENSTURM: VOLKSHOCHSCHULE LINZ CITY LIBRARY

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www.design-center.at

Welcome to Casino Linz – here, it’s all about luck! This modern casino in the heart of the city not only offers a wide range of games (roulette, blackjack, poker, fruit machines) - it can also be your competent partner for organising successful events in a glamorous atmosphere.

Casineum Casineum, the 200-m² event hall, is equipped with modern event technology 2017/18 Events Cabaret & Casino Fun and games with all the greats of the Austrian cabaret scene in Casino Linz.

Gala Night of Games 2017 Celebrate “50 Years of Casinos Austria” with us on 11 Nov. 2017 and enjoy fabulous specials.

Highlight “Dinner & Roulette” Package: 3-course meal where you determine the price – anything from € 0.00 to € 36.00 is possible.

Other events and offers at: linz.casinos.at RESTA RA UON SNT ITE

Casino Restaurant You can treat yourself to culinary delights in the Casino Restaurant any day.

Contact/Information/Booking Casino Linz Rainerstraße 2-4, 4020 Linz Tel. Casino +43 732 654487 17112 linz@casinos.at Tel. Casino Restaurant +43 732 654487 17602 cuisino.linz@casinos.at Opening hours: Jackpot Café daily from 11.00, Casino daily from 15.00, Casino Restaurant daily from 17.30–23.00 Closed: 24 Dec.

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The Design Center Linz is a timeless and modern, multifunctional venue, with a glass roof that creates a natural daylight atmosphere. Versatility is the significant feature of this event venue.

2018 Events Health & Wellness with Travel and Holiday 20–21 Jan. ‘18 Motorbike Fair 09–11 Feb. ‘18 Wine and Delicacies Fair 16–17 Feb. ‘18 DAC Wine District Wine Tasting 28 Feb. ‘18 Wein Burgenland – Wine Presentation 08 Mar. ‘18 Automobile Fair 16–18 Mar. ‘18 Home & Living 16–18 Mar. ‘18 Offer Tours for 10 persons and more with prior registration!

DoN restaurant & catering gmbh www.spitzcatering.at

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Contact/Information/Booking Design Center Linz BetriebsgesmbH & Co KG Europaplatz 1, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 6966 110 anfrage@design-center.at

www.palaislinz.at Palais Kaufmännischer Verein (Commercial Association Palace) is an interesting venue of contrasts that serves as an interface between traditional and modern, both in terms of events and location. For seminars, conferences, trade fairs and conventions, gala evenings and private parties: the Palais is a great address in Linz for sophisticated events.

2018 Events The World of Weddings 06–07 Jan. ‘18 Wilderergschnas (Austrian traditional costume) 12 Feb. 18 Career Forum 01 Mar. ‘18 Ukulele Orchestra 15 Mar. ‘18 Linz Wine Spring 13 Apr. ‘18 Linz Wine Autumn 23 Nov. ‘18 Lex van Someren 03 Dec. ‘18 Offer Tour of the palace for 10 or more ­people with advance booking!

In-house catering: Fest und Gast www.festundgast.at

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JOSEF with bar scene and restaurant www.josef.eu Contact/Information/Booking Palais Kaufmännischer Verein Landstraße 49/Bismarckstraße 1-3 4020 Linz, Tel. +43 732 773159 31 office.kv@palaislinz.at

www.tabakfabrik-linz.at

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DAfter the production of cigarettes was discontinued in 2009, this industrial jewel in the ‘New Objectivity’ style was acquired by the city of Linz and has gradually become a focal point for creative industries and an internationally desired location for large-scale exhibitions, conferences, festivals and company events. The last large industrial project by renowned architect Peter Behrens, inventor of corporate design, is a comprehensive work with about 80,000 m2 of usable, covered space and one of Linz’s most important monuments.

multifunctional stage. Practically any kind of sport is possible, plus extravagant company events, impressive shows and musicals, and rock and pop concerts with up to 10,500 spectators.

Linz Stadium is likewise used for athletic and large-scale cultural events – such as open-air concerts with international stars.

“Veggie Planet” – Vegan Fair 2018 20–21 Jan. 18 and 10–11 Feb. ‘18 HR Conference 2018 by Business Upper Austria, 15 Feb. ‘18 Art and Design Market Spring 2018 03–04 Mar. ‘18 Annual Linz Verein cultural event “Encounter – Arcobaleno”, 01 Apr. ‘18 ABCstar – Austrian Blogging ­Conference, 20–21 Apr. ‘18 Art and Design Market Autumn 2018 27–28 Oct. ‘18 Offer Learn more about the history and the future of Tabakfabrik Linz on a guided tour.

Prices 2018 (all prices incl. VAT) Flat rate for 1-14 persons € 120.00 15 or more persons p.p. € 8.00 Flat rate for school classes € 150.00 Supplement for tours in other languages (ENG, IT, FR, RU) € 15.00 Max. participants: 30 persons Duration: 1.5 hrs.

Timely registration is required!

Contact/Information/Booking Tabakfabrik Linz Entwicklungs- und Betriebsgesellschaft mbH Peter-Behrens-Platz 15, 4020 Linz Tel. + 43 732 772272 fuehrungen@tfl.linz.at

2018 Events David Guetta, 26 Jan. ‘18 Dirty Dancing, 29–31 Jan. ‘18 Luke Mockridge, 03 Feb. ‘18 Gugl Indoor, 09 Feb. ‘18 Aus. Athl. U20, 11 Feb. ‘18 Aus. Athl. gen. class, 17/18 Feb. ‘18 Upper Aus. Athl. gen. class, 24/25 Feb. ‘18 Hans Klok, 02 Mar. ‘18 Grease, 06–07 Mar. ‘18 Afrika, Afrika, 08–16 Mar. ‘18 Blau Weiss - Ried, 09 Mar. ‘18 The Ice Queen, 17 Mar. ‘18 Table Tennis Youth Open 31 Mar. 18–03 Apr. ‘18 Masters of Dirt, 06–07 Apr. ‘18 Cesar Milan, 09 Apr. ‘18 Marathon Fair, 13–14 Apr. ‘18 Junior Marathon, 14 Apr. ‘18 Hansi Hinterseer, 18 Apr. ‘18 Austrian Youth Open Gymnastics, 21 Apr. ‘18 Kaya Yanar, 24 Apr. ‘18 David Hasselhoff, 04 May ‘18 Bülent Ceylan, 19 May ‘18 Futur Cup Turnen, 24 Nov. ‘18 Andreas Gabalier, 30 Nov. ‘18 Martin Rütter, 11 Dec. ‘18 Contact/Information/Booking LIVA Linzer Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH, LIVA Sport & Event (Linzer Stadion/TipsArena Linz) Ziegeleistraße 76-78, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 657311 0 stadion@liva.linz.at or tipsarenalinz@liva.linz.at

www.wissensturm.at The city of Linz opens new dimensions and opportunities in the area of education with its Tower of Knowledge in the Linz Central Station district.

This 63-metre-high elliptical tower structure has created a modern home for the Linz adult education, the city library, and the media centre. Event rooms with the latest media techno­ logy can be hired.

2018 Events Beziehungsfallen 15 Jan.–12 Feb. ‘18 Linz Children’s and Youth Book Days 18–20 Oct. ‘18 Linz Children’s Culture Week 18–28 Oct. ‘18 Various events, courses, etc. on current topics and exciting exhibitions.

Guided group tours Duration: approx. 2 hrs.

Cost: Adults € 3.00 Children free Timely registration is required!

Contact/Information/Booking Volkshochschule Linz – Stadtbibliothek Linz Kärntnerstraße 26, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 7070-0 wissensturm@mag.linz.at www.facebook.com/wissensturm Hire of event rooms in the ­Wissensturm: www.linz.at/wissensturm/ vermietung.asp

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10 Nature

11 Pöstlingberg Adventure World

© Katja Hintersteiner

LINZ BOTANICAL GARDENS www.linz.at/botanischergarten The Linz Botanical Gardens offer about 10,000 different species of plants growing on 4.2 hectares and is one of Europe’s most beautiful gardens in Europe.

General information, opening times, events and exhibition programme 2018 at: www.linz.at/botanischergarten www.linztermine.at www.facebook.com/ BotanischerGartenLinz Offer and prices 2018 Adults €3.50 Reduced rates for children and youths 6 to 18, school pupils and students, seniors, active military/civilian service personnel, disabled persons (identification required) €2.50 Group rates for 15 persons or more

p.p. € 2.50 Guided tours with advanced booking for max. 30 persons: Tours € 60.00 Lectures and master gardening (incl. admission) € 8.00 Word & Sound concerts special rates Benetseder‘s Café Orchidee www.cafe-orchidee.at

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Kontakt/Information/Buchung Botanischer Garten Roseggerstraße 20, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 7070 0 Fax +43 732 7070 1874 botanischergarten@mag.linz.at Opening hours: Jan./Feb. And Nov./Dec. 09.00–16.00 Mar. and Oct. 09.00–18.00 Apr.–Sept.

09.00–19.00 Greenhouses daily 08.00–17.00 The gardens are closed on 24, 25 and 31 Dec. and on 01 Jan.

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EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE OF NATURE WITH NATURSCHAUSPIEL www.naturschauspiel.at NATURSCHAUSPIEL is an award-winning educational project about nature.

It provides exclusive experiences of nature in the most beautiful and interesting nature reserves of Upper Austria. An expert team will lead you on a discovery tour of unknown worlds, rare animals and impressive plants. You can go for walks, research, collect, taste and be astounded at Linz’s natural treasures.

Don’t forget: NATURSCHAUSPIEL offers a multifaceted and diverse choice of themed tours, especially for groups: • The Wild City Bees • In the Linz Jungle • The Giants of the City •H arry and the Primordial Tethys Ocean • Fairy-tale River Meadows Additional tours and all information at www.naturschauspiel.at Contact/Information/Booking IFAU – Institut für Angewandte Umweltbildung Ms. Marlis Hilber Wieserfeldplatz 22, 4400 Steyr Tel. +43 7252 8119912 oder +43 699 113 282 12 hilber@naturschauspiel.at LINZ MARKETS Browse, sample, taste and shop at Linz’s markets to your heart’s content.

Curio Flea Market Saturdays 07.00-14.00 at Hauptplatz 10 Nov.–end Feb. at ‘new’ Rathaus in Urfahr Südbahnhofmarkt Mon.–Fri. 06.00–18.00 Sat. 06.00–13.00 ORF live broadcast “Arcimboldo-Life vom Markt“ every Saturday

© Katja Hintersteiner

HARTLAUER PHOTO GALLERY www.hartlauer-fotogalerie.at

© Linz AG

PÖSTLINGBERGBAHN

PÖSTLINGBERGBAHN MUSEUM

www.linzag.at www.poestlingbergbahn.at

Hartlauer photo gallery is located on the highest point in Linz, at number 12 Pöstlingberg overlooking the capital of the province. Its exhibits are dedicated to the art of photography for both national and international photographers. Doors open from the beginning of April until the end of November. The art of photography is also exhibited in the open air.

Exhibitions 2018 Black and White – The World of the Contrasts, 23 Mar.–27 May ‘18 My Austria - Your Austria The most beautiful sides of Austria 01 Apr.–29 Jul. ‘18 Simply animalistic, 03 Aug.–30 Sept. ‘18 Pictured Woman. The Image of ­Woman, 05 Oct.–25 Nov. ‘18 Prices Admission Reduced admission Children up to age 14 Free admission with Pöstlingbergbahn ticket

Pöstlingbergbahn © A. Sigalov

€ 3.00 € 1.50 free

Kontakt/Information/Buchung Hartlauer Fotogalerie Am Pöstlingberg 12, 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 710859 office@hartlauer-fotogalerie.at Opening hours: Fri.–Sun. and holidays 11.00–19.00 or by individual arrangement

Markthalle Altstadt Mon.–Fri. 06.30–18.15 Sat. 08.00–16.00 Sun. 09.30–16.00 Urfahr fruit & vegetable market (Grünmarkt) Mon.–Fri. 06.00–18.00 Sat. 06.00–13.00 Additional booths Fri. and Sat. 07.00–12.00 Urfahranermarkt Spring market 28 Apr.–06 May ‘18 Autumn market 29 Sept.–07 Oct. ‘18

The Pöstlingbergbahn is the steepest adhesion railway in Europe and has impressed guests from all over the world for over a century with its extraordinary and idyllic route. The start-up of the new Pöstlingbergbahn created a direct connection between Linz Hauptplatz and Pöstlingberg. The train climbs 255 metres in 20 minutes along a 4.14 km stretch of track. Rides in the renovated original carriages are offered for railway enthusiasts, depending on availability.

Timetable Mon. to Sat. (from Hauptplatz): from 06.00 at 30-minute intervals, Sun. and holidays (from Hauptplatz): from 07.30 to 22.00 (last ascent) or 22.30 (last descent) Summer timetable from 01 Apr. up to and including 31 Oct., Sat., Sun. and holidays (from Hauptplatz) from 10.00 and 17.00 at 15-minute intervals Special trips Prices available on request at: Tel. +43 732 3400 7000 (Mon.–Thurs.

08.00– 16.00, Fri. 08.00–12.00) or per email to sonderfahrten@linzag.at Preise 2018 Ascent or descent Adults € 3.80 Reduced € 1.90 Ascent & descent Adults € 6.20 Reduced

€ 3.10 Adventure ticket (ascent & descent incl.

24 hrs. city network) € 9.40 Reduced € 4.70 Prices subject to change! Voucher ­payment for groups on request!

Contact/Information/Bookings LINZ AG LINIEN Wiener Straße 151, 4021 Linz Tel. +43 732 3400 7000 sonderfahrten@linzag.at

ZOO LINZ

www.linzag.at

www.zoo-linz.at

Lovers of railway history will not want to miss the lovingly designed information centre at the Pöstlingberg valley station.

It offers interactive exhibits and information about this historical railway.

Opening hours 01 Mar.–01 Nov., Sat., Sun. and holidays 10.00–16.00, Weekdays only with prior registration (for groups of 10 or more).

Open 365 days a year! Located adjacent to the Urfahrwänd nature reserve, the zoo holds about 600 exotic and native animals from approx. 110 different species on almost 4 hectares of land.

The new domestic animal park on over 3,500 m² has stunning views of the city of Linz and houses domestic and exotic animals, some highly endangered, and a petting zoo.

GROTTENBAHN www.grottenbahn.at The grotto railway on Linz’s Pöstlingberg is a must for young and old alike. Let your imagination run wild! The realm of dwarves and fairy tales casts a spell over visitors. Duration of the grotto railway visit: approx. 45 min.

Events 2018 Opening, 01 Mar. ‘18 Spring Festival 24 Mar. ‘18 Easter Party with Sebastian 26–02 Apr. ‘18 Mother’s Day, 13 May ‘18 Father’s Day, 10 Jun. ‘18 Fairy-tale Advent 02/08/09/16/23 Dec. ‘18 Prices 2018 Adults Children Discounts upon request!

Prices subject to change!

€ 5.50 € 3.30

Contact/Information/Bookings Grottenbahn Am Pöstlingberg 16, 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 3400 7506 grottenbahn@linzag.at Opening hours: 01 Mar.–31 May and 01 Sept.–01 Nov. as well as Advent Sundays and 08 Dec. 10.00–17.00 24 Dec. 10.00–15.00 01 Jun.–31 Aug. 10.00–18.00

Group tours Duration: approx. 60-75 min.

Price: € 40.00 for up to 20 persons, incl. admission Night safari with bat sighting (possible in Jul. and Aug.) Duration: approx. 60-75 min.

Start time: 21.00 Price for up to 20 persons € 100.00 Tours only with prior registration Tel. +43 732 737180 Offer and prices 2018 Adults Children (6 to 13) Toddlers (up to 5) Group rates for 15 or more paying persons: Adults Children (6 to 13) Reduced Prices subject to change!

€ 5.50 € 2.50 free

€ 4.50 € 2.00 € 3.50

Contact/Information/Bookings Zoo Linz Windflachweg 1 – Pöstlingberg 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 737180 office@zoo-linz.at Opening hours: Summer from 09.00–18.00 (closing time 19.00) Winter from 09.00–16.00 (closing time 17.00)

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12 Technology and Architecture

12 Technology and Architecture

© voestalpine Stahlwelt

VOESTALPINE STAHLWELT www.voestalpine.com/stahlwelt Go behind the scenes of Austria’s largest industrial site - even the architecture of voestalpine Stahlwelt will impress you with what steel can do.

Think of it as a periscope that opens up new perspectives. The building covers five floors and the architecture is particularly astounding because of the way spaces open onto each other, revealing a multifaceted world. voestalpine specialists will introduce you to the voestalpine group as you listen to major and minor stories of its success. You can personally mix various steel grades, observe the multi-layered structure of a blast furnace wall, view the casing of a rocket engine, the fender of a car or a piece of a natural gas pipeline, and much more. voestalpine Stahlwelt links the voestalpine experience to fact-based information in an impressive architectural setting. Your adventure through the factory will pass 80 large, chrome-plated spheres that each show an exciting aspect of the world of steel.

© voestalpine Stahlwelt

Tour of the plant The plant tour leads you through some of the world’s most modern production facilities as you learn about the manufacturing and processing of steel.

All of this in great comfort on a tour bus, which takes you to the individual stations on your journey of discovery.

Admission prices Stahlwelt 2018 Adults € 10.00 Reduced admission* € 8.00 Groups of 15 or more € 8.00 School classes € 3.00 Children 6 years and older € 8.00 Children under 6 free Plant tour per person € 10.00 School classes € 3.00 *Reduced price: Groups of 15 or more, pupils, students up to 26 years, active military/civilian service, seniors, people with disabilities Small groups and individuals It is possible to join a group guided tour from Mon. to Sat. as long as places are still available. Otherwise, every Sat. at 11.30, a tour is available for individual visitors.

Panorama-Café on the 6th floor The café is open with prior RESTA RA Uregistration.

ON SNT ITE Registered groups can also order breakfast and lunch in advance.

Information on this is available from the Visitors’ Service +43 50304 15-8900.

For snacks in between times, use the Stahlwelt Lounge on the ground floor.

Contact/Information/Booking voestalpine Stahlwelt GmbH voestalpine-Straße 4, 4020 Linz Visitor Service: Mon.-Thurs. 08.00– 16.00, Fri. 08.00–14.00 Opening hours: Mon.–Sat. 09.00–17.00 Online reservations at www.voestalpine.com/stahlwelt or per telephone at +43 50304 15-8900.

Free multi-media guides are available at the ticket desk.

From 01 Jul.–31 Dec. ‘18, tours through the Stahlwelt will be restricted.

© voestalpine Stahlwelt

Solar City © Pertlwieser

© blue danube airport

LINZ MAIN STATION

SOLARCITY LINZ-PICHLING

BLUE DANUBE AIRPORT LINZ

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Hauptbahnhof © Stadt Linz

Linz’s main rail station is in Linz’s architecturally most modern district and has already been named Austria’s most attractive railway station several times.

The completely re-designed building offers excellent travel service and is an architecturally outstanding model for other European cities.

Contact/Information/Booking Linz Hauptbahnhof Bahnhofplatz 3- 6, 4020 Linz

www.solarcity.linz.at

www.linz-airport.com

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 cornerstones of sustainability, the economy, the ecology and society, have received equal weight.

Welcome to the wonderful world of aviation. A guided tour of the airport allows you to look behind the scenes of international travel and learn fascinating facts about the technology.

Technical tours (on request) Duration: 1.5 hrs.

Max. group size: 50 persons Language: German; prices for other languages available on request Contact/Information/Booking Direktion Planung, Technik und Umwelt Tel. +43 732 7070 3000 Fax: + 43 732 7070 54 3000 ptu@mag.linz.at

Tours Book by telephone Tour days: Mon., Tues. and Weds. (except holidays) Meeting point: Information desk Time period: May - Sept.

Times: 10.00 or 14.00 Duration: about 1.5 hrs.

Group size: max. 40 pers.

Tours are only possible for groups, not for individuals.

Price per group: on request This tour takes you behind the scenes of a regional airport. You will go from the check-in area through security control all the way to the Panther and the hangar.

Book by telephone at the Marketing Department (Ms. Kräutl or Ms. Springer) Tel. +43 7221 600 1504 or 1503

For tours outside the published times, a team of specially trained Austria Guides are available.

Tours in other languages are also gladly organised. Special offers for groups, company excursions or clubs should address their inquiry directly to: Austria Guide Silvia Mayr-Pranzeneder, Tel: +43 664 4136858 silvia.mp@gmx.at Price on request Roof Terrace Enjoy the best view from the roof terrace. Open during summer months daily from 06.00 to 23.00 at no charge.

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Sky Gourmet www.linz-airport.com/sky-gourmet Contact/Information/Booking Flughafen Linz GesmbH Flughafenstraße 1, 4063 Hörsching Tel. +43 7221 600 0 Fax +43 7221 600 100 info@linz-airport.com

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13 Contemporary History

13 Contemporary History

End of the First World War 100 Years Later Tips on contemporary history exhibits © KZ-Gedenkstätte Mauthausen

Audioweg Gusen © Christoph Mayer

© Schloss Hartheim

Limonistollen

Zeitgeschichtemuseum © voestalpine

MAUTHAUSEN MEMORIAL

GUSEN MEMORIAL

SCHLOSS HARTHEIM MEMORIAL

AIR-RAID SHELTER TOURS

CONTEMPORARY HISTORY VOESTALPINE

www.mauthausen-memorial.org

www.gusen-memorial.org

www.schloss-hartheim.at

www.limonistollen.at

More than 200,000 people from all over Europe were imprisoned at the Nazi concentration camp Mauthausen and its over 40 auxiliary camps between 1938 and 1945. Over 90,000 of them lost their lives and were murdered there. 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 of Names” may be toured.

Located just a few kilometres away from Mauthausen, Gusen was a secondary camp for the concentration camp Mauthausen which was actually larger than the main camp.

Today, there are few traces left of this concentration camp. The memorial includes the former crematorium and an exhibition titled “Gusen Concentration Camp 1939-1945. Traces - Fragments Reconstructions”.

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 discussion in the areas of ethics, medicine, biotechnology and disabilities.

Specially trained Austria Guides offer contemporary historical guided tours of parts of Linz’s air-raid shelters.

Offer and prices 2018 Guided walking tours for groups min. number of participants: 15 persons Duration: about 2 hrs.

Age: 14 and older Contribution: € 5.00; reduced € 3.00

Offer and prices 2018 Guided walking tours Min. 15 participants Age: 14 years and up

Walking tour with discussions before and after This tour creates a stronger impression by bookending it with a discussion before and after.

Duration: 3.5 hrs.

Age: 14 and older Contribution: € 7.00; reduced € 5.00

Walking tours of Gusen (on the grounds of the Former concentration camp Gusen I) Duration: 2 hrs.

Prices: € 5.00; reduced € 3.00

Other touring options and an audioguide and audioguide app available at www.mauthausen-memorial.org

GUSEN AUDIO TRAIL Gusen audio trail is an art project about dealing with memories and life on the site of the former Gusen concentration camps. Following the audio trail, visitors search for the vanished memory of a historically burdened residential area.

Bistro Mauthausen Memorial RESTA RA Uan integrative facility ON SNT ITE of the diocese Tel +43 732 777 660 13 bistro-mauthausen@diakoniewerk.at

Starting point and issue of the audio players: Visitors’ Centre at Gusen Memorial.

Free of charge by prior arrangement and booking.

Contact/Information/Booking KZ-Gedenkstätte Mauthausen Mauthausen Memorial Erinnerungsstraße 1, 4310 Mauthausen Information: Tel. +43 7238 2269 office@mauthausen-memorial.org Booking at: unter www.mauthausen-memorial.org Tel. +43 7238 2269 35 (Booking service Tues.-Fri. 09.00–12.00) education@mauthausen-memorial.org

Contact/Information/Booking KZ-Gedenkstätte Gusen Gusen Memorial Georgestraße 6, 4222 Langenstein Tel. +43 7238 2269-35 education@mauthausen-memorial.org

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Expert guided tours Guided tours and educational programmes are only possible with advance booking. Must be booked at least two weeks in advance.

Offer and prices 2018 Admission to the memorials is Admission to the exhibition “Value of Life”: Adults Children and youths Admission with supervision or educational programme: Adults Children and youths Cafe Lebenswert An integration facility of the Hartheim Institute.

Tel. +43 7274 6536 542 Contact/Information/Booking Lern- und Gedenkort Schloss Hartheim Schlossstraße 1, 4072 Alkoven Tel. +43 7274 6536 546 Fax +43 7274 6536 548 office@schloss-hartheim.at Opening hours: Mon., Fri. 09.00–15.00, Tues.-Thurs., 09.00–16.00, Sun. and holidays, 10.00–17.00, closed Sat.

Duration: 1.5 hrs.; possible to combine with city tour Age: Recommended ages 14 and up Reference price: German: excl. 20 % VAT € 160.00 Surcharge for English, French, Italian and Hungarian: € 15.00 Group size per guide max.

20 persons; multiple parallel groups possible

free

The Contemporary History exhibition by voestalpine commemorates the forced labourers at Reichswerke Hermann Göring in Linz. Never before had Upper Austria seen so many foreigners forced to work as during the Nazi regime: forced civilian workers, concentration camp prisoners and prisoners of war.

They built an iron and steelworks in Linz in 1938, which gradually began operation in 1941. The plant was not only an oversized building celebrating Nazi prestige, but also an essential component of the Nazi arms industry.

Group tours for 15 or more persons Mon.–Sat. 09.00–17.00 Duration: 1.5 - 2 hrs.

Individuals and small groups up to 15 persons Wed., Thurs. and Sat. 09.00-17.00, Fri. 13.00-17.00

€ 3.00 € 2.00

€ 5.00 € 3.00 RESTA RA UON SNT ITE

www.voestalpine.com/zeitgeschichte

Meeting point: In front of air-raid shelters, Limonigasse 10 Parking options: metered car park at the corner between Roseggerstraße/ Hopfengasse public transport: Line 27 (Hopfengasse stop) Contact/Information/Booking Linz Guide Service Tel. +43 650 2009 009 linz-guide-service@gmx.at www.findaguide.at

Offer and prices 2018 Admission per person € 10.00 reduced admission per person* € 8.00 School classes p.p. € 3.00 Combined ticket voestalpine Stahlwelt & Contemporary History MUSEUM

p.p. € 16.00 *Reduced admission: Groups of 15 or more, pupils, students up to 26 years, active military/civilian service, seniors, people with disabilities Contact/Information/Booking voestalpine Stahlwelt GmbH voestalpine-Straße 1, 4020 Linz Visitor service: Mon.–Thurs. 08.00–16.00 Fri. 08.00–14.00 Tel. +43 50304 15 8900

Schlossmuseum © A. Sigalov

Between the Wars.

Upper Austria 1918 to 1938 07 Feb. 18–13 Jan. ‘19 Schlossmuseum Linz

Landesgalerie © Ernst Grillnberger

Between the Wars.

Visual Arts 1918-1938 in Upper Austria 07 Feb.–20 May ‘18 Landesgalerie Linz

Linz History

A free overview map The contemporary history map throws light on historical events in Linz between 1934 and 1955.

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Old City Hall Keplerhaus Stadtpfarrkirche Jesuitenkirche (Old Cathedral) Hauptplatz & Dreifaltigkeitssäule Martinskirche Kremsmünstererhaus Mozarthaus Minoritenkirche Landhaus Mariendom (New Cathedral Martin Luther Kirche Karmelitenkirche

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Ursulinenkirche Tabakfabrik Linz Architekturforum OÖ Volksküche New City Hall Wissensturm: Linz adult education, Linz city library

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14 Informations

Excursions in the ­sDEUTSCHLAND urrounding area

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MOLDAU

Linz is not only in the centre of Europe, but also in the middle of Upper Austria, surrounded by regional partner areas Salzkammergut, Pyhrn-Priel and Donau.

NÜRNBERG are also six UNESCO World Heritage Sites within a radius of just 200 km.

Regensburg

UNESCO World Heritage Site ­Krumau (75 km)

Travel via the Upper Austrian Danube Valley, including the Danube bend at Schlögen. Boat trip Linz–Passau,Nationalpark returning by coach or railway.

Sumava

Ceske Budejovice

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Picturesque old town, castle and cultural programme.

Historic Centre of Telč Route: Linz–Freistadt– Bad Leonfelden–Krumau.

Straubing Deggendorf

Tugendhat Villa in Brno

Jewish Quarter and St Procopius‘ Basilica in Třebíč

Passau – city on three rivers (120 km)

There are many interesting excursion possibilities within close range. There

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Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora

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Holašovice Historical Village Reservation DA MOL U

Thermal baths in Upper Austria

NIEDERBAYERN

Thermal baths are an oasis 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).

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Romantic Steyr (47 km) Experience the atmosphere of old townhouses of the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo periods.

Krems TIP: Steyrtal Museum Railway, Museum of the Working World

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Rohrbach Bad Leonfelden

Freistadt

Schärding Europaschutzgebiet Oberes Donau- und Aschachtal

Bad Zell

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Bad Füssing Therme Geinberg

Bad Schallerbach Ried

Welios OÖ Science Center Wels (40 km) München

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Historical old town on Roman foundations. Guided tours by Austria Guides ­WELIOS®. Energie.Erlebnis.Haus – interactive exhibition about renewable energy on 3,000 m².

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UNESCO World Heritage Site Wachau (160 km)

Bad Hall Gmunden Kirchdorf an der Krems

Mondsee Pfahlbauten um die Alpen

St. Wolfgang Salzburg Nationalpark Berchtesgaden

Ebensee

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Danube Bend at Schlögen natural spectacle (40 km)

STEIERMARK Hallstatt

Discover the spectacular river meanders of the Danube River on foot or by boat.

Kalkalpen National Park (75 km)

Ausflüge in die Europaregion Donau-Moldau Salzburg (135 km) Visit the birthplace of the composer W. A. Mozart.

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SemmeringSail past romantic Danube towns into eisenbahn the famous wine-growing region and Melk’s Benedictine abbey. Route: Linz– Grein–Melk river cruise to Krems

UNESCO World Heritage Site ­Hallstatt (130 km) Impressive mountains and lakes, discover the ‘salt works’ Route: Linz–Traunsee–Bad Ischl– Hallstatt and retour.

Forest, water, rock and Alpine pastures dominate the natural landscape.

Includes a visit to the romantic town of Steyr and a jaw-harp-maker in Molln.

Route: Linz–Steyr–Molln.

Panoramic tour of the Salzkammergut (130 km) With Gmunden pottery, the Imperial town of Bad Ischl, Weißes Rössl am Wolfgangsee. Route: Linz–Regau–Gmunden–Bad Ischl–St. Wolfgang–St. Gilgen–Mondsee

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15 Advent and New Year

15 Advent and New Year

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ADVENT.TIME – LINZ 2018 Once winter comes, everything in Linz turns towards the rich variety of Christkindle markets, culinary specialities, friendly shopping and spending time with family and friends. This city on the Danube lights up at Christmas time and visitors will find plenty of choice for holiday gift-giving and can reward themselves with a beloved Linzer Torte. In addition, there are interesting special exhibitions, Advent concerts and the Linz Opera to help guests remember their visit for a long time. www.linztourismus.at/advent

MARKETS.TIME

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• Christkindlmarkt on Hauptplatz 17 Nov.–23 Dec. ‘18, Daily 10.00–20.00 • Christmas market in Linz’s Volksgarten 7 Nov.–23 Dec. ‘18, Mon.–Sat. 09.00–19.00, Sun. and holidays 10.00–19.00 • Winter market on Pfarrplatz 24 Nov.–23 Dec. ‘18, Daily 11.00–21.00 • Village Christmas in the Old Town 23 Nov.–23 Dec., Daily 15.00–21.00 • Kekserlmarkt in Josef Linz Every Saturday 01/08/15/22 Dec. ‘18 • Advent market in Bischofshof 14 + 15 Dec. ‘18, Daily 10.00–18.30 • Advent market in OÖ Kulturquartier 30 Nov.–02 Dec. ‘18

CULTURE.TIME

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Advent concerts in Linz churches – programme available on request Concert programme in the Brucknerhaus www.brucknerhaus.at (as of May 2018) Performances in the Musiktheater and Schauspielhaus an der Promenade www.landestheater-linz.at (as of March ‘18) Nativity Scene Exhibition in Schlossmuseum Linz www.landesmuseum.at “The Road to Christmas” in Mariendom, special tour of the largest nativity scene in Austria in the crypt and the Christmas window from the interior gallery.

Schuhbeck’s teatro Mid-Nov. ‘18 - Mid-Jan. ‘19, Tabakfabrik

SHOPPING.TIME

FAMILY.TIME

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A Fairytale Advent in the Grotto Railway on Pöstlingberg Advent Sunday 10.00–17.00, 08 Dec. ‘18 from 10.00–17.00 Tip: The Grotto Railway is open on 24 Dec. ‘18 from 10.00 to 15.00 to help make time go faster on Christmas Eve day.

Linz candle-making in Austria Classic Hotel Wolfinger, Hauptplatz 10 Nov.–23 Dec. ‘18 from 08.30–19.00 Linz City Express Christmas rides with Christmas stories from around the world.

Departures daily, see schedule at www.geigers.at A walk with the night-watchman in the Old Town Advent tour through the old town about the customs of the Middle Ages Dates on request!

St. Nicholas trip on the Crystal Ship 01 Dec. ‘18, 11.00–12.30 and 14.00–15.30 € 15.50 adult / € 8.00 child

TIP: Free voucher booklet for the Christkindlmarkt on Hauptplatz and the Christmas market in Volksgarten!

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ADVENT BOAT TRIPS ON THE CRYSTAL SHIP Adventure Trip from Linz 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 Nov. ‘18, 01, 06, 07, 13, 14, 15 Dec. ‘18, 14.00–16.00 € 14.80 per person

Advent Buffet Trip with Stub’n-Musik 25 Nov., 02, 08, 09, 16 Dec. ‘18 from 12.00–16.00 € 47.00 per person incl. buffet

Chistmas Magic 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 Nov. ‘18 01, 06, 07, 08, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 Dec. ‘18 Trip length: 19.00–23.00 Route: Linz – Donautal – Linz € 49.00 per person incl. mulled-wine reception, 4-course meal and live music

NEW YEAR IN THE CITY ON THE DANUBE 2018/19

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BOAT TRIPS New Year’s Gala on the Crystal Ship 31 Dec. ‘18, 19.00–01.00, € 139.00 per Person incl. welcome cocktail, gala buffet, midnight soup + live music Linzerin: € 131.00 | Fleet: € 115.00 New Year’s Trip 2019 on the Crystal Ship 05 Jan. ‘19, 11.30–15.30 and 19.00–23.00 06 Jan. ‘19, 12.00–16.00 € 49.00 per person incl. buffet

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CONCERT & THEATRE Brucknerhaus New Year’s concerts in the large and middle auditoriums 31 Dec. ‘18 New Year’s concert with the Bruckner Orchestra 01 Jan. ‘19, 16:00 Information and tickets: Brucknerhaus Service Center, Tel. +43 732 775230, kassa@liva.linz.at www.brucknerhaus.at Landestheater Linz New Year’s performances at the Musiktheater and Schauspielhaus an der Promenade, 31 Dec. ‘18 Information and tickets: Landestheater Linz, Tel. Austria 0800 218000, international +43 732 7611 400, kassa@landestheater-linz.at www.landestheater-linz.at Traditional Aperschnalzen in front of the Landhaus 11.00, Traditional Upper Austrian whipcracking for New Year Free admission The detailed Advent and New Year‘s Eve programme is available starting Autumn 2018. Subject to date and event changes!

Status: Sept. 2017

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The Magic of Advent in Upper Austria, Linz and St. Florian Departure: daily 23 Nov. to 22. Dec. 2018 Min. participants: 20, complimentary seats: 21/1 Linz’s baroque Hauptplatz is ablaze with festive lights during the Christkindlmarkt and tempts with traditional handicrafts and the aromas of Bratwurst, punch and Lebkuchen.

Browse and taste, buy beautiful gifts for the holidays – a visit to one of Linz’s many Advent and Christmas markets makes the anticipation of Christmas even greater!

Includes the baroque St. Florian Priory which shines in seasonal splendour front of Linz’s city gates. There are also wonderful Christmas concerts on the mighty Bruckner Organ and by the St. Florian Boys’ Choir.

Alte Welt - Restaurant

Arkadenhof

• 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 passengers to get on or off.

• Coach park approx. 5 minutes’ walk away • Max. group capacity: total of 150 persons • Groups also possible outside of opening hours by arrangement • Languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Norwegian, Russian and Swedish

• Austrian or Mediterranean cuisine • Tour groups of up to 150 persons, garden for up to 120 persons • 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 11.00 to 21.00, Sundays from 11.00 to 20.00 • Very fast service, 2-course menu in 1 hour!

Alte Welt - Restaurant Hauptplatz 4, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 770053, Fax +43 732 770053 4 www.altewelt.at, alte.welt@liwest.at Mon.–Fri. 11.30–14.30; Sat. 12.00–14.30; Mon.–Sun. 17.30–02.00

ARKADENHOF restaurant *lounge *bar Landstraße 12, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 795353 Fax +43 664 1019007 www.arkadenhoflinz.at office@arkadenhoflinz.at Mon.–Sun. 10.00–24.00

Linz Casino Casino Restaurant Innovative without being pretentious, keeping its regional roots: The Linz Casino Restaurant creates the finest cuisine for today’s tastes with an elegant flair and an ideal setting for the plated delicacies.

Our special tip: “Dinner & Casino” at € 59.00 per person: 4-course menu, welcome chips worth € 20.00, glass of Frizzante* and 4 lucky chips for a chance to win € 7,777.00. *Or, mineral water/orange juice Casino Linz – Casino Restaurant Rainerstraße 2-4, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 654487 DW 17602 www.casinos.at cuisino.linz@casinos.at Mon.-Sun. 17.30–23.00

Day 1: 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 Christkindlmarkt on Hauptplatz or the Christmas market in the Volksgarten. With the voucher booklets for these markets, you can benefit from many discounts and offers.

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Day 2: Advent in St. Florian Trip to St. Florian. Welcome with hot spiced cider and Advent stollen at the priory. Then go on a tour of the library, the marble hall, the priory basilica and the vault.

OUR TIP: You can bake your own Linzer Torte in the kitchen of Konditorei Jindrak.

2-DAY PROGRAMME INCLUDES • 1x overnight/breakfast buffet in an elegant middle-class hotel in Linz • pre-Christmas city tour • Voucher booklet for the Christmas markets with discounts • Admission and guided tour of the St. Florian Priory with hot spiced cider and Advent stollen.

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€ 72.00 double room w/ breakfast € 89.00 single room w/ breakfast € 20.00 half-board Informations and Booking OÖ Touristik GmbH surcharge Freistädter Straße 119

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Catering for tour groups

Price per person and stay

4041 Linz Tel. +43 732 7277 270 Fax +43 732 7277 210 gruppen@touristik.at www.gruppentouren.at

Charmanter Elefant

CUBUS

Törööööö! We’re glad to have you make yourself at home here.

We are located in the legendary Tabakfabrik.

Decorated in the ‘40’s style with a view of the charming architectural details of designer Peter Behrens, our restaurant is in the old tobacco factory cafeteria.

We offer all kinds of healthy menus made of the best ingredients of organic quality. Our food is vegan/vegan/vegetarian, low carb and high protein.

The Charmanter Elefant is a social animal: It loves after-work beer, parties, and every type of event! We are happy to have large reservations at any time. Even with specially selected menus!

Pleasure Cubism art style: Take simple but sophisticated food, delicate wines and fine coffee specialities. Serve in an atmosphere flooded with light, architecturally impressive, with a breath-taking view of Linz and the Danube.

And season it all with hospitality and spirit. Bon appetit! We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Charmanter Elefant Peter-Behrens-Platz 8, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 664 25 12 600 www.charmanterelefant.at zirkusdirektor@charmanterelefant.at Mon.–Fri. 11.00–15.00

• Modern regional cuisine • Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes • Shaded rooftop terrace with seating for 75 • Restaurant with seating for 150 • Banquet hall with seating for 150 • Open Tues.-Sun. • Also open Monday for groups of 50 or more CUBUS Ars-Electronica-Straße 1, 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 944149 www.cubus.at office@cubus.at Tues.-Sat. 09.00–01.00, Sun. 09.00–18.00 Closed Mondays

dasRESTAURANT im ARCOTEL Nike Linz dasRESTAURANT right by the Danube and in the centre of Linz reinterprets dishes from the Austrian and international cuisines – in all their seasonal variations. The focus is top quality dishes and service and regional products. The fabulous Danube terrace is particularly attractive in summer with a maritime, holiday atmosphere surrounded by green space. dasRESTAURANT im ARCOTEL Nike Linz Untere Donaulände 9, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 7626 1416 Fax +43 732 7626 2 www.arcotelhotels.com/nike nike@arcotelhotels.com Sun.–Fri. 11.30–14.00 and 18.00-23.00; Sat. 18.00–23.00

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Catering for tour groups

“das Anton” & Café Volksgarten in Musiktheater Linz Culinary pleasure awaits you in both “das Anton” restaurant and Café Volksgarten at the Musiktheater Linz.

• Austrian brasserie with an open kitchen, Josper Grill und EssBar • Terrace with a glorious view of Linz • Breakfast or coffee at the Café Volksgarten on the terrace • Special offers for groups before and after a theatre visit DoN Catering Am Volksgarten 1, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 7611950 www.dasanton.at info@dasanton.at Restaurant “das Anton” Daily from 11.00–24.00 Café Volksgarten Daily from 09.00–23.00 Tel. +43 732 7611959

The restaurant with its large panoramic terrace and view of the city and combination of ­historical and modern architecture guarantees an impressive atmosphere along with first-class food and a selection of beverages and wines. It will make the Schloss-Herberstein Brasserie a new place for your culinary encounters.

Das Schloss-Herberstein Brasserie Schlossberg 1a, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 302315 www.schlossbrasserie.at office@schlossbrasserie.at Tues. - Sat. 10.00-24.00 Sun. 10.00–17.00

Freisederwirt

Gasthof Rothmayr

We are a traditional Upper Austrian, family-run business, located on Linz’s Pöstlingberg, serving primarily regional specialities. Our traditional restaurant has seating for 200 persons, and a large car park right in front.

Our traditional establishment treats you to regional and seasonal Austrian cuisine. The restaurant has a covered garden right next to the Danube for summer and its own free car park.

Tip: Regional and seasonal offers.

Seating: For 100 in the guest garden, for 70 in the restaurant Car park directly in front of the building Tour guides and chauffeurs free (groups of 30 or more)

Freisederwirt Pöstlingberg, Freisederweg 2, 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 731560 Fax +43 732 736065 www.freiseder.at gasthaus@freiseder.at Wed. - Sat. 18.00–23.00 Sun. 10.00-21.00 Mon. + Tues. closed

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Das Schloss Herberstein Brasserie

Gasthof Rothmayr St. Margarethen 17, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 774849 www.gasthofrothmayr.com info@gasthofrothmayr.at Mon. 16.00–23.00, Tues.–Fri. 11.00–14.00 and 16.00–23.00, closed Sat. Sun. and holidays 11.00–15.00

FESCH Restaurant Lounge

Herberstein Linz

FESCH Restaurant, seating for max. 170, plus 70 persons on the terrace in summer. Exquisite, imaginative and varied – our menus have one delicacy after another to delight your taste buds!

Tip: Free coach park in front of hotel

Herberstein Linz offers its guests an extensive à la carte menu including a “more than steaks” ­option. There is also a top class sushi bar available in the restaurant which is a particular highlight and ideal complement.

The Herberstein bar is one of only a few ­exclusive partners of Grey Goose vodka in Austria and one of the few locations that serves Heineken on tap. The lounges are perfect for groups of various sizes

FESCH Restaurant Lounge Courtyard by Marriott Linz Europaplatz 2 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 6959 10 Fax +43 732 606090 www.fesch.cc www.courtyardlinz.at fesch@fesch.cc Mon.–Sun. 06.30–10.00, 12.00–14.30 and 18.00–22.00

Gasthaus „Zum schiefen Apfelbaum“ • Traditional Austrian cuisine • Tour groups up to 100 persons possible, guest garden up to 200 persons possible • Lunch menus from € 9.90, payment by ­v­oucher, credit/debit card, cash • Free of charge for chauffeurs and guides • NON-STOP food and open DAILY from 11.00-22.00 • Sundays from 11.00-20.00 • Very fast service, 2-course menu in 1 hour!

Gasthaus „Zum schiefen Apfelbaum“ Hanuschstraße 16, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 660380 Fax +43 732 660380 www.schieferapfelbaum.at office@schieferapfelbaum.at Mon.–Thurs. 10.00–02.00

ibis Styles Linz Restaurant & Bar „5 senses“ • Regional and international cuisine in a ­fashionably designed restaurant • Max. group capacity 250 persons • Lunch stops, packed lunch, full and half board, barbecue evenings in summer • Spacious garden terrace by the pool • Free coach park directly at the hotel • Breakfast until 11.00 Sundays and holidays

Herberstein Linz Altstadt 10, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 786161 Fax +43 732 78616111 www.herberstein-linz.at office@herberstein-linz.at Mon.–Sat. from 16:00

ibis Styles Linz Wankmüllerhofstraße 37, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 34 72 81 103 Fax +43 732 349335 www.ibis.com/0519 H0519-RE@accor.com Groups possible on request at any time!

Mon.–Fri. 12.00–14.00 and 18.00–21.30 Weekends and holidays on request

Jindrak Konditorei

„JOSEF“

We live up to our slogan “Jindrak makes life sweeter” by creating products using traditional recipes for our customers that will delight you every time. Meinl coffee, fine cakes, homemade chocolate specialities. In October 2013, we received the AMA seal of craftsmanship.

We welcome groups of up to 50 persons in our confectionery shop on Herrenstraße.

Tip: Jindrak’s has been making the Original Linzer Torte with great care and craftsmanship for more than 85 years. You can make the sweet delicacy yourself in our test kitchen.

No other restaurant attracts so many visitors to Linz as the Josef! The new Josef in Linz’s city centre offers truly diverse gastronomy. The master chef Stefan Millidorfer treats guests 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 has the best coffee in the city! Beautifully designed event rooms for 12-500 guests; a large garden under the chestnut trees, and direct access to the conference centre, Palais Kaufmännischer Verein, and the Hotel Park Inn. Underground car park with private access to the Josef.

Jindrak Konditorei Herrenstraße 22, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 779258, Fax +43 732 779258 5 www.jindrak.at jindrak@linzertorte.at Mon.–Sat. 08.00–18.00; Sun. and holidays 08.30–18.00

„JOSEF“ Landstraße 49, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 773165 Fax +43 732 785122 6 www.josef.eu office@josef.eu Mon.–Sat. 10.00–02.00 Sun. 08.00–13.00

Jack the Ripperl The ribs-mecca in Linz, on the main highway, has a modern and casual atmosphere. From classic roasted ribs, to ribs with unique seasoning and toppings to creative dishes like rib burgers, rib wraps and salads, our entire menu is about ribs.

The rib heaven on the first floor offers a great atmosphere for 25 persons.

• Vegan and vegetarian dishes as well • Shaded, quiet inner courtyard with seating for 75 • Restaurant seating for 75 • Extra rooms for private parties, max. 25 persons, with special, all-inclusive offer • Directly on the highway • Open Mon. to Sun. Jack the Ripperl Linz Landstraße 11, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 239899 www.jack-the-ripperl.at linz@jack-the-ripperl.at Mon.–Sun. 11.00–24.00, Kitchen open till 23.00

Keintzel Wirtshaus-Bar im Alten Rathaus • Cosy 14th century, vaulted pub and beautiful, peaceful garden in the arcade courtyard.

• We offer regional delicacies – including ­oven-fresh roast pork every Saturday lunch.

• Our pub seats 100 persons including an attractive bar area, and there is seating for 120 in the garden.

Keintzel Wirtshaus-Bar im Alten Rathaus Rathausgasse 6, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 777550 Fax +43 732 777550 www.wirtshaus-bar.at keintzel@wirtshaus-bar.at Mon.–Sat. 10.00–01.00

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Catering for tour groups

The LENTOS Cafe-Restaurant offers a fabulous terrace overlooking the Danube and the Pöstlingberg. We prepare seasonal, regional dishes. Mon.-Fri. there is also a sampler lunch menu and hearty salads. Our generous breakfast offer also invites you to linger.

Our dishes are both Austrian regional specialities as well as seasonal specialities. All food is made on location!

Kirchenwirt am Pöstlingberg Haudum & Ruetz Am Pöstlingberg 6 4040 Linz Last stop on the Pöstlingberg railway Tel. +43 732 731071 www.kirchenwirt-linz.at info@kirchenwirt-linz.at Open daily!

paul´s gastro gmbh Herrenstraße 36; 4020 Linz www.pauls-linz.at, office@pauls-linz.at Tel. +43 732 783338, Mon.–Sat. from 10.30, closed Son. and holidays Kitchen open non-stop from 11.00-22.30

Promenadenhof

Restaurant Fischerhäusl

A playground for young and old.

Refreshing regional and international delicacies in a pleasant atmosphere

Linz’s Fischerhäusl was built in 1642 and is one of the oldest buildings in Alt-Urfahr. It reopened in April 2014 and now offers contemporary Austrian cuisine. There is seating for 120 in the building and seating for another 120 in the shaded guest garden directly on the Danube.

Fischerhäusl is not only known for freshly caught fish disheds but also for other Austrian delicacies such as Surstelzen and Schweinbraten. It is located in the centre of the city.

Promenadenhof – SEEBER Gastro GmbH Promenade 39, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 777661 Fax +43 732 777661 22 www.promenadenhof.at office@promenadenhof.at Mon.–Sat. 10.00–01.00 Kitchen open non-stop from 11.00-22.00 Closed Sun. and holidays

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Cafe Bar Restaurant Lentos Gschwendtner Gastronomie GmbH Ernst-Koref-Promenade 1, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 784242 office@lentos-gastro.net www.lentos-gastro.net Mon.–Sat. 09.00–24.00 Sun. 09.:00–20.00 Kitchen open non-stop from 11.00-22.00

In the casual and relaxed rooms of Paul’s a shabby chic and vintage interiors, you’ll find refreshing nofrills cuisine prepared with great attention to detail. paul’s on Domplatz offers creative, regional, colourful cuisine – many vegetarian dishes, a healthy lunch box at midday, special cut steaks, 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. All the rooms have free WiFi and some have a digital projector for presentations.

• ‘Wohnzimmer’ seating for 44 • ‘Flaschenzimmer’ seating for 26 • ‘Großvaterzimme’ room seating for 42 • ‘Kinderzimmer’ seating for 60 • ‘Galerie 1’ seating for 64 • ‘Galerie 2’ seating for 48 • Restaurant seating for 284 • Terrace seating for 160

Restaurant Fischerhäusl Flussgasse 3, 4040 Linz Tel.: +43 732 232700 reservierung@fischerhaeusl.at Opening hours and other info at: www.fischerhaeusl.at

Restaurant SQUARE in the Park Inn by Radisson Linz Culinary pleasure at Restaurant SQUARE. Local and international specialities – prepared exactly to your personal tastes. Everyone will find something to love!

Seating: 190 Tip: Free coach park in front of the hotel, terrace in summer, top central location, wheelchair accessible Restaurant SQUARE @Park Inn by Radisson Linz Hessenplatz 16-18, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 777100 0 www.square-linz.at square.linz@rezidorparkinn.com Mon.–Sun. 10.00–00.10

Soulkitchen Linz The new Soulkitchen, with three unique pubs in the centre of Linz – my Indigo, Barefoot Coffee & Bar and Glorious Bastards – opened mid-November 2017. All three pubs together cover 1,600 m2 with 80-100 staff to take care of your culinary needs! Whether you want curry, a burger or a tasty brunch – we have something for every taste!

Soulkitchen Linz Promenaden 25, 4020 Linz www.soulkitchen.world my Indigo Mon.–Sat. 11.00–22.00, closed Sundays Tel. +43 732 299801 lin-promenaden@myindigo.com Barefoot Coffee & Bar Mon.–Sun. 7.30–02.00 Sun. + holidays 23.00 Tel. +43 732 299800 lin-promenaden@barefootcoffee.at Glorious Bastards Mon.–Sun. 11.30–01.00, kitchen until 23.00 Tel. +43 732 299800 lin-promenaden@glorious-bastards.at

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 persons. 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. +43 732 773373 Fax +43 732 773373 21 www.klosterhof-linz.at info@klosterhof-linz.at daily (never closed) from 09.00–24.00

Stadtliebe Speis + Schank

Stadtliebe is located in the heart of the city (in the middle of the pedestrian zone).

We can seat over 300 people in the restaurant and 250 in the inner courtyard. We offer ­regional, fresh dishes with an international touch. Excellent starters, many vegetarian ­dishes, steaks, barbecue specialities, burgers and ‘old school’ stuff like schnitzel & roast ­chicken to make traditionalists happy. For beer lovers, we have the largest selection of beers in the city!

Stadtliebe Gastro GmbH Landstraße 31, 4020 Linz office@stadtliebe.at www.stadtliebe.at Tel. +43 732 770605 Mon.–Sat. from 10:30 Kitchen open non-stop from 11.00–22.30 Sun. and holidays, City Brunch from 10.00– 14.00

Trans World Hotel Donauwelle Best eating enjoyment in a casual atmosphere on the banks of the Danube, generous dishes or buffet selection, free bike hike, free car park directly in front of hotel. We’d be happy to consider any special or individual requests! You can enjoy one of the loveliest view from our broad summer terrace and watch the evening come to a cosy end. Restaurant: Seating for 120 Bar: Seating for 30 Summer terrace: Seating for 116 We are currently undertaking minor improvements and refurbishments. Come on by and see for yourself!

Trans World Hotel Donauwelle Am Winterhafen 13, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 7899 900 Fax +43 732 7899 99 www.transworldhotels.com Breakfast: Mon.–Fri. 06.30–10.00 Sat., Sun. and holidays 07.00–11.00 Restaurant: Mon.–Fri. 12.00–22.30 Sat., Sun. and holidays 17.00–22.30

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The oldest restaurant on the Pöstlingberg, right next to the pilgrimage basilica, we offer: • Shady garden for 200 persons under the lime trees • Lounge area for 30 persons • Banquet hall for up to 100 persons for coach and tour groups, weddings, company and Christmas parties and other occasions • Catering for private and company parties

paul’s küche.bar.greisslerei

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LENTOS Cafe-Restaurant

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Kirchenwirt

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Public Transport LINZ COACH COMPANIES Adelheid Leitner GmbH Coach travel – Travel agencies – Public transport Freistädter Straße 52, 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 700 447 Fax +43 732 700 447-23 office@leitner-linien.at www.leitner-linien.at

LOCAL TRAINS LINZ WWW.LINZER-LOKALBAHN.AT

Trams Line 1: Auwiesen–Universität Line 2: Solarcity–Universität Line 3: Landgutstraße–Trauner ­Kreuzung Line 4: Trauner Kreuzung–Schloss Traun (outside central zone) Bus, trolley bus and express bus lines

Routes Linz–Leonding–Alkoven–Eferding– Prambachkirchen–Weizenkirchen– Peuerbach–Neumarkt–Kallham

Reiselibelle Klaus Schobesberger individual–fast–reliable Klausenbachstraße 61, 4040 Linz Tel. +43 680 3131516 bus@reiselibelle.at www.reiselibelle.at Day excursions and transfer transport for up to 50 persons on request.

Night lines The night lines of LINZ AG LINIEN gets you easily anywhere in the city during the night from Friday to Saturday, Saturday to Sunday and before holidays using public transport.

Details at www.linzag.at/efa

Sabtours Touristik GmbH – Coach hire Stelzhamerstraße 2, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 307215 Fax +43 732 307215 gruppenreisen-linz@sabtours.at www.sabtours.at

Tickets can be purchased at the ticket machines or in advance at the LINZ AG customer centre or from select tobacconists. It is also possible to purchase them online through the LINZ AG LINIEN online shop at www.linzag. at/shop-linien.

Naderer Bustouristik GmbH & Allerstorfer Reisen GesmbH & CoKG Hauptstr. 1–5, 4040 Linz Tel. +43 732 660303 16 Fax +43 732 660303 14 bus@naderer-reisen.at www.naderer-reisen.at Reiseparadies Kastler GmbH Busanmietung/Gruppenabteilung Kepplinger Straße 3, 4100 Ottensheim Tel. +43 7234 82323 0 Fax +43 7234 82323 23 gruppenreisen@kastler.at www.kastler.at ÖBB-Postbus GmbH Verkehrsleitung Linz Aigengutstr. 20-22, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 625386-214 oberoesterreich@postbus.at www.postbus.at Reisebüro Krautgartner – Coach hire Stockhofstraße 3, 4020 Linz Hermann Stadler Tel. +43 732 661099 Fax +43 732 661099 15 linz@krautgartner.at www.krautgartner.at

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LINZ PUBLIC TRANSPORT WWW.LINZAG.AT

Contact/Information/Bookings LINZ AG LINIEN LINZ AG Customer Centre Hauptplatz 34, 4020 Linz Tel. +43 732 3400 7000 Fax +43 732 3400 7009 linien@linzag.at Opening hours: Mon.-Thur. 09.00–18.00 Fri. 09.00–14.00

ÖBB-PERSONENVERKEHR AG OEBB.AT, OEBB.AT/OBEROESTERREICH Number of ticket machines: 6 Services at the main train station: ÖBB travel office, lounge, lockers, handicap accessible, Park & Ride, taxis, Lost & Found, police and security service, large food and shopping area

Contact/Information/Bookings ÖBB Austrian Federal Railways Information at ÖBB Customer Service Tel. +43 05 17 17 Schedules, fare information and ticket reservations at oebb.at Ticket sales/opening hours Mon.–Sun. 06.00–21.00

Contact/Information/Bookings Standortleitung Eferding Bahnhofstraße 45, 4070 Eferding Tel. +43 7272 2232 0 Fax +43 7272 2232 13

WESTBAHN WWW.WESTBAHN.AT Traffic connections between Vienna and Salzburg. Comfortably furnished trains, personal service and modern IT infrastructure on board.

From 10 Dec. ‘17: Westblue connection: from Salzburg via Linz – St. Pölten – Vienna main station to Vienna Praterstern

WESTBUS WWW.WESTBUS.AT Daily coach connections Linz-Graz via St. Michael, Linz-Prag via Budweis, Linz-Klagenfurt via St. Michael

Hauptbahnhof © Stadt Linz

Getting to Linz Linz is located at the intersection of both the east-west and north-south transport lines in Europe, making it easy to reach by car, train or plane. This means shorter travelling times – and being free to concentrate more on the essential.

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

LEO EXPRESS WWW.LE.CZ LEO Express connects Linz with Prague, České Budějovice and ­Krumau.

Because the LEO Express train ­connects with the bus, it’s possible to travel to Linz from another 25 destinations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

LINZ.VERÄ BUSGUIDE NDERT, DIE LInzEr Informat ParkPlät IonSBroS ze, wc-anlag chürE en, services für BUSfahrEr. www.linz und mehr. .at/touris mus i www.linz tourismu s.at

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Train connections

Flight connections

Train to/from Linz tickets at oebb.at

Flights to/from Linz Iinformation at www.linz-airport.com

Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) Tel. +43 5 1717 oebb.at WESTbahn Tel. +43 1 899 00 www.westbahn.at Deutsche Bahn - German Railways www.bahn.de Südostbayernbahn www.suedostbayernbahn.de

Düsseldorf: 2x daily Frankfurt: 4x daily London: 2x weekly Palma de Mallorca: 2x weekly (in summer) Vienna: 1x daily Austrian Airlines, www.austrian.com Ryanair, www.ryanair.com Lufthansa, www.lufthansa.com Eurowings, www.eurowings.com

IMPRINT: Tourismusverband Linz (Adalbert-Stifter-Platz 2, 4020 Linz), Photos: Title photo - OÖ Tourismus © Susanne Einzenhofer, when not otherwise indicated: Linz City Tourist Board Archives, photos from business and partners; illustrative city map: Bianca Fels; graphic design: Lukas Eckerstorfer; content: Ingrid Walch, Elfriede Ortner, Georg Steiner; printing: Gutenberg Druck GmbH ; This brochure has been prepared with great diligence, however, no guarantee is given for the correctness of the information. Subject to price change! Status: October 2017

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Technologies of the Future Fascinating Journey to the Future

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Linz is a UNESCO City of Media Arts – one of eight futureoriented cities worldwide - and an innovative industrial site!

Programme schedule

Offer and prices:

1.Day: Museum of the future and voestalpine Stahlwelt: The Ars Electronica Center – an interactive museum and media arts centre – presents exhibitions that show the future of the digital world.

The highlight of the tour is a visit to Deep Space through sensational images projected in 8K resolution on walls and floor. Just as spectacular is the voestalpine Stahlwelt, where state-of-the-art steel production can be experienced through exhibition and factory tour.

Evening meal in a Linz restaurant.

• 1 overnight/breakfast buffet in an elegant ­middle-class hotel in Linz • Admission and guided tour in the Ars Electronica Center - Museum of the Future • World of voestalpine Stahlwelt Factory factory tour and visit to the exhibition • 2-course evening meal in a restaurant in Linz • City tour with an Austria Guide

2.Day: Old Town City Walk Follow your Austria Guide along secret passageways as you listen to fascinating stories of city history.

Booking and info: OÖ Touristik GmbH, +43 732 7277 270 gruppen@touristik.at, www.gruppentouren.at

Arrival: Monday to Saturday Minimum no. participants: 20, complimentary seats: 21/1 Price per person and stay: € 107.00 double room/shower/WC € 132.00 single room/shower/WC Scheduling tip: Ars Electronica Festival from 06–10 Sept. ‘18.

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