The Grotto Railway
(http://www.linz.at/englis...). located in fortifications built by emperor maximilian. riding on the "dragon express", a mini-train in the shape of the mythological beast, the visitor travels through a brightly lit landscape of fairy tale scenes. a 1:7 scale model of the linz "hauptplatz" at the turn of the century is situated in the cellar of the citadelâs tower. in the side passages, there are depictions of episodes from famous fairy tales. lift for handicapped visitors!
Linz Zoo
(http://www.linz.at/englis...). over 800 animals await you on your visit to the local and exotic fauna. there are cuddly animals to hold, a selected collection of mammals llamas, pygmy cows, sheep, goats,..., a variety of birds parrots, ostriches, ... and reptiles crocodiles, iguanas, snakes,.... they are all to be found at the zoo, which is located half-way up the pã¶stlingberg. as an excursion destination the childrenâs zoo is always popular with the little ones.
Wallfahrtsbasilika
(http://www.linz.at/englis...). this pilgrimage church, dedicated to the seven sorrows of the virgin mary and perched high above the roofs of the city, is the landmark of the upper austrian capital. it was built in 1748 according to plans by matthias krinner. the church is popular for weddings because of the unique location.
Botanical Gardens
(http://www.linz.at/englis...). the botanical gardens on the "gugl" are among the most beautiful in europe. over an area of 43,000 mâ², there are more than 8,000 various types of plants to admire. in the five greenhouses the splendour of exotic specimens predominates the gardenâs unique collection of cacti, the finest in europe. the natural conditions allow the exhibited plants to be grouped in complete landscapes, so that visitors can imagine they are in the middle of the plantâs natural habitat.
Special shows and exhibitions throughout the year present special attractions. The bus number 27 goes straight to the Botanical Gardens every 15 minutes from Taubenmarkt station, on foot you need about 30 minutes.
City Express
(http://www.geigers.at/exp...). touristy fun little train that takes you around downtown. good chance to get off your feet and warm up in the winter.
Danube
(http://www.linz.at/englis...). the cultural town linz~danube is the ideal starting point for a ship tour. everyone will find his individual ship adventure in the large variety of cruise line offers. whether you are looking for a round trip, a scheduled tour or a cruise for a special occasion, e.g. christmas party on the danube, your captain and his crew is already waiting for you on board of the ship.
Donauschiffahrt Wurm und Köck
Donauschifffahrt Schaurecker
ÃGEG: Dampfschiff Schönbrunn
Donau Touristik
Young people
The Posthof
(http://www.posthof.at). has modern music, dance and comedy performances, which is located near the port.
KAPU
(http://www.kapu.or.at). popular meeting point for young people with an alternative lifestyle. they often have gigs with unknown bands. nirvana played at the kapu about one year before they became world-famous.
The Phoenix Theater
(http://www.theater-phoenix.at). shows modern plays that are also suitable for teenagers.
Cinema
Moviemento
The Moviemento (http://www.moviemento.at) and City cinemas both show films that are not mainstream in original languages with German subtitles.
Cineplexx
The Cineplexx (http://cineplexx.at/) in the harbor shows all the actual blockbusters. Thursday is movie night, so it is the cheapest day to go.