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Linz – a cultural metropolis, and an oasis of green. Linz an der Donau is an innovative, contemporary city. It is a place where nature, culture and business come together to form a harmonious whole. The 2009 European Capital of Culture sports the slogan “Linz, verändert” (“Linz, changes”), and lives up to the slogan in full. Linz, a successful location for business, has emerged as an outstanding destination for culture, offering dynamism and a high quality of life. The capital city of Upper Austria is a showcase for theatre and music, but equally for contemporary art, history and science.
Facts
| Population | 189 845 |
| Currency | Euro, €1 = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Normal opening hours are: Monday – Friday, 08:00 to 18:00. Saturday 09:00 to 18:00 |
| Website | www.linz.at/tourismus, www.oberoesterreich.at |
| Newspapers | Der Standard Kurier Presse Neues Volksblatt Oberösterreichische Nachrichten Kronen Zeitung Österreich Heute |
| Emergency numbers | Emergency doctor +43 141, EU-wide emergency services number +43 112, Fire brigade +43 122, Police +43 133, Ambulance +43 144 |
| Tourist information | Tourist Information Linz Address: Hauptplatz 1 (Old Town Hall) Tel: +43 732 7070 2009, tourist.info@linz.at October to April: Monday to Saturday 09:00-17:00, Sunday/Holidays 10:00-17:00 May to September: Monday to Saturday 09:00-19:00, Sunday/Holidays 10:00-19:00 |






















