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Danube Valley (Donautal)
The scenic Austrian stretch of the Danube from Passau to Vienna, passing Baroque abbeys, ruined castles, and the Wachau wine region.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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Linz
Upper Austria, Austria · Europe
About Linz
Linz sits on the route: 5 minutes from Puchenau, 56km from Cesky Krumlov Castle.
Linz is in Upper Austria, Austria, with about 200,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Puchenau, about 4 km away.
Linz ( LIHNTS; Austrian German: [lɪnts] ; Czech: Linec [ˈlɪnɛt͡s]) is the capital of Upper Austria and third-largest city in Austria. Located on the river Danube, the city is in the far north of Austria, 30 km (19 mi) south of the border with Czechia. As of 1 January 2024, the city has a population of 214,064. It isRead more
the seventh-largest of all cities on the river Danube.
The area of present-day Linz was the site of the Roman settlement of Lentia. Linz was first documented in medieval sources and developed as a commercial and administrative centre within the Duchy of Austria and later the Habsburg monarchy. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the city underwent significant industrialisation, including the establishment and expansion of steel and chemical production facilities. The city's economy subsequently diversified, with services, higher education, and research institutions becoming important components of local economic activity.
Linz is home to several universities, museums, and annual festivals. In 2009, the city was designated a European Capital of Culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Linz?
Within an hour or so of Linz: Danube Valley (Donautal) (53 km), Český Krumlov (56 km), Cesky Krumlov Castle (56 km).
Are there any good drives near Linz?
The nearest famous roads are Loser Panoramastrasse, Postalm Panoramastrasse and Soelk Pass.
Where is Linz?
Linz is in Upper Austria, Austria, about 4 km from Puchenau.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 204,846
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- Upper Austria
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates
- 48.3064, 14.2861
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
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Worth the detour from Linz
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Český Krumlov
A fairy-tale UNESCO town with a magnificent castle perched above a dramatic bend of the Vltava River.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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Cesky Krumlov Castle
A sprawling Renaissance castle above a fairytale town in a Vltava bend, with a painted tower and rare baroque theatre.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Linz
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 53 kmDanube Valley (Donautal)The scenic Austrian stretch of the Danube from Passau to Vienna, passing Baroque abbeys, ruined castles, and the Wachau wine region.
Driving in Austria
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.62/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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