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Chriskindlmarkt (Christmas Markets)

by seamandrew

Every December, in the weeks preceding Christmas day (may even be as early as November), the Hauptplatz in Linz becomes a whole new world on its own. Countless booths are set up and vendors and artists of all trades set up shop to allow the Christmas season to officially start. With this comes the sale of hand made items like Christmas ornaments, decorative figures, and artistic pieces to foods ranging from everyone's Christmas favorites of Lebkuchen (gingerbread), Gluhwein (a hot spiced wine), and many many sweets. Any visitor to Austria has to stop by one of the many Christmas markets through all its cities and towns. However, each is unique in their own right and Linz is no exception. I rank theirs as one of the best in Austria. Be sure to go before Dec 24th. Otherwise, they're closed until the following year!

Postlingberg

by y2ketan2007

Postlingberg is situated on a hill about five kilometres from the heart of Linz.You can visit this place by car or by the historic postlingbergbhan mountain tram.The 'Grottenbhan' cave railway is a must see for children.The 'Dragon Express' runs through the cave and the colourful kingdom of dwarfs.

The Landhaus

by seamandrew

Serving as the seat of Upper Austria's provincial govenor, parliament and government, this Renaissance style structure was constructed between 1564 & 1571. Within the arcaded courtyard is the Planetenbrunnen (Planet Fountain) built in 1582. Unfortunately, we missed it when we stopped by the Landhaus. The reason the Planet Fountain is there is because of the great astronomer Johann Kepler who taught for 14 years in a college once situated at the Landhaus.

Linz, the Resting Place of Anton Bruckner

by mydreamquest

"The Resting Place of Bruckner"

I love Classical Music and happen to love the symphonies of great Austrian composer, Anton Bruckner. On my way to Salzburg, where I was going to actually see a Mozart Opera, Mahler Quartet, and Bruckner Symphony (No 9), in the summer of 2002, I found myself in Linz.

I only spent a few hours here. Driving wise, it's pretty much the half way point driving to Salzburg from Vienna.

There is a church in Linz where Anton Bruckner is resting in a tomb near an organ he apparently used to play. Regrettably, I didn' t have time to visit that.

But in the city center area, there's plenty of nice walking. I liked this church, many like this are throughout the small towns of Austria. I think there is even an unwritten law in Austria where in every city, the highest point is a church.

Welcome to LINZ

by Leipzig

The capital of Oberösterreich (Upper Austria) is an attractive town with a Baroque centre, situated on the banks of the Danube. Having been the original site of a Roman castle and settlement, Linz became and remains the largest port city of the Danube and one of the country's leading cultural centers. The city's beautiful landscape is blended with a bustling industrial and port economy.

During my vacation in south Bavaria I spent one day with a friend in Linz. We just had a few hours to walk around and explore the city highlights. Next time I would like to do a river cruise.