Linz walking route: Train Station to Ars Electronica Center
Explore a 4.2 km walking route through Linz, Austria, connecting key cultural landmarks including the Train Station, Landestheater Linz, Old Town, and the Ars Electronica Center. This 46-minute walk also passes through Volksgarten and follows major streets like Landstraße and Rudigierstraße for a comprehensive city tour.
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Duration
- 50 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Linz Train Station
- End
- Old Town
- Stops
- 8
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Linz Train Station — Main railway station in the south of Linz, starting point of this walking tour through the city.
- Landestheater Linz — State theatre near Volksgarten, also known as Musiktheater, hosting cultural performances and opera productions.
- Old Town Linz — Historic medieval district featuring baroque buildings, narrow streets, and preserved architecture from centuries past.
- Ars Electronica Center — Museum of digital art and technology north of the Danube, showcasing interactive installations and contemporary media art.
- Volksgarten — Public garden park north of the train station featuring green spaces and recreational areas in central Linz.
- Landstraße — Major shopping and commercial street in Linz's inner city centre with historic architecture and modern storefronts.
- Rudigierstraße — Street in central Linz leading towards the New Cathedral, connecting the inner city with religious monuments.
- Old Town — Historic medieval district featuring baroque buildings, narrow streets, and preserved architecture from centuries past.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Linz is located midway between Salzburg and Vienna, making it accessible from both cities.
- Transport
- Start your walking tour at Linz Train Station in the south of the city.
- Tip
- The Volksgarten and nearby Landestheater Linz / Musiktheater are located north of the train station.
- Tip
- The Old Town features baroque buildings including the Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) and the main square (Hauptplatz).
- Tip
- The New Cathedral (Linzer Mariendom) can be visited both from the outside and inside.
- Tip
- Cross the Danube River via the Nibelungenbrücke to reach the Ars Electronica Center.
- Timing
- Visit on a midweek public holiday if you prefer fewer crowds, though streets may be quieter than usual.
Video on this route
Walking in LINZ / Austria 🇦🇹- 4K 60fps (UHD)