Harry's Home Linz

SECOND HOME

by Helga67

I have many good memories of this city. Linz used to be my second home during my teenage years.
I had a friend living in Linz. Every year from when she was 6 until the age of 17 she came to my home during the summer. She was like a sister to me. All those years, she told me so many things about her country, her hometown and family. I was eager to visit her country too. When I turned 17, my parents allowed me to go to Linz all alone. Wow, this was a great experience for me, my first trip without the parents. And it was so great, her family was like family to me and all the new and exciting things I learned there :). At the age of 17, this was the life for me! Since then, I've been going back year after year, and at some point in my life almost decided to stay there permanently. But life goes on and things change and some years ago, unfortunately, the contact was broken :( but I'll keep the good memories in my heart and photos.)

On this pic, you see me (17 years old) sitting on top of the Pöstlingberg. Here you have a great view over the city.

Update 15 February 2005:
Today I received an email from my long lost friend. It was so nice hearing from her and I'm so happy that we have picked up where we had left.
So, now I can dream of updating this page :-))

Neuer Dom zur Unbefleckten Empfaengnis Mariae

by Chamsa

The impressive cathedral in Gothic Revival style was errected between 1862 and 1924 by plans of the Vinzenz Statz. The stained glass windows date back to 1913/16, while the organ was installed in 1968. The steeple has a height of 134 m / 440 ft.

View on Danube River

by Leipzig

Linz is situated on the Danube, the second largest European river, which flows over 2,857 kilometres from its source in the Black Forest of Germany to the Black Sea. It is possible to cycle along the Danube or, of course, to do a river cruise.

Linz life

by betsymarvin

"previous visits"

For the past two years, we have stopped in Linz for a work project, and had time to look around the city and the area. We've enjoyed the city tour, numerous museums of history, art and electronics, the castle and botanical garden and a boat trip up the Danube.
The Strassenbahn (tram) is great for getting around, as we stay out northeast, by the university. We can be downtown in about 15 minutes.

Vladik's new Linz Page

by Vladik

Thi is an Israeli statue in the concentration camp "Mauthausen" near Linz. Very sad place, that left from not so far past.The statue dedicated to all murder people, especially to 5,5 mln. jews, that was killed at Second World War.