Linz

... is the third largest city in Austria. The Donau, the longest river in Europe, flows through the city centre.

As European Capital of Culture, Linz has proven that its transition from a grey industrial city to a colourful cultural hub has been a success. Being named UNESCO City of Media Arts has brought Linz face-to-face with the future.

Tradition meets innovation

Linz is stereotypically seen as a city chock full of smokestacks where more people work than live. However, half of the city is green space, the air is clean, the sense of community is strong and there is a huge cultural presence here. The city presents itself to tourists just as it is, welcoming visitors to come in and explore, to dive in and participate in city life rather than standing on the sidelines. voestalpine AG – one of Europe’s few remaining steel mills – has truly succeeded in stepping into the present. The industry has shaped the city as much as the Danube has, with truly natural idylls to be found along its banks. Not to mention that the avant-garde has a strong tradition here in Linz. The Ars Electronica Festival has been wowing international fans of new technology since 1979, and Linz was proud to be named UNESCO City of Media Arts in 2014. The focus is always on making connections between the arts, technology and society.

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