Linz Travel Guide
Linz is the third largest city of Austria and capital of the state of Upper Austria (German: Oberösterreich). It is located in the north centre of Austria, approximately 30 km south of the Czech border, on both sides of the river Danube, the longest river of the European Union and Europe's second-longest (after the Volga).
In 2009 Linz is the European Capital of Culture! Visit: www.linz09.at
In 2009 Linz is the European Capital of Culture! Visit: www.linz09.at
Facts and figures of Linz
When to go:
May-September, December
Population:
190,000 Inhabitants
Number of tourists per year:
0
Area:
96.048 km2
Latitude and longitude:
48°17'45"N, 14°17'35"E
Language(s):
german
Local time (summer):
UTC +1:00 Note that there is a difference of one hour between summer and winter time.
Altitude (in meters):
266
Telephone code (prefix):
+43 732
Uniform national police call:
133
Uniform national fire call:
122
Uniform national emergency call:
144
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Official website:
