Linz is a good stepping-off point for a trip into Southern Bohemian region of Czech Republic. Trains go to Ceske Budejovice and on to Prague.
To the south you can travel by train or car to the wonderful region of Salzkammergut, with its picturesque lakes and mountains. Some nice towns are: Gmunden, Bad Ischl, Hallstatt, Bad Aussee, and many more. To the west is Salzburg.
