An unforgettable experience for young and old Adventure world Pöstlingberg

Let's set off up Linz's local mountain! An excursion to Pöstlingberg is an unforgettable experience – not only for children! Whether families visit the pilgrimage basilica, the viewing platform, the Hartlauer Photo Gallery, the zoo or the realm of fairy tales and dwarves – the Grottenbahn, they're sure to have a great time high above Linz. Or you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the city by the colourful Danube as a cosy twosome! Change your perspectives on Linz!

Pöstlingberg tram

Linz's Pöstlingberg tram (Pöstlingbergbahn), the steepest adhesion railway in Europe, creates a harmonious combination of nostalgia and modernity through its design. In only 20 minutes, starting from Hauptplatz, it climbs Linz's local mountain.On its way it passes the Anton Bruckner University and the Zoo.

The historical carriages are accessible for the disabled and have been gently modernised. Whether you take the new mountain train or a nostalgia carriage (only in summer) – a trip on the Pöstlingberg is an experience for the whole family.

Pöstlingberg tram (Pöstlingbergbahn)

Pöstlingberg pilgrimage basilica

At the highest point on Pöstlingberg, the landmark of Linz towers over the city: the pilgrimage basilica called the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary. Just a few minutes' walk from the Pöstlingbergbahn stop, it offers a breathtaking view of Linz.

Pilgrimage basilica

Grottenbahn - the home of dwarves

A trip on the Dragon Express through Linz's Grottenbahn spirits visitors away into the realm of dwarves, forest animals and fairy tales. On their way through the grotto visitors discover various scenes of narratives.

The Grottenbahn will also enchant you with scenes from famous fairy tales, and takes visitors back to the olden days with a stroll on Linz Hauptplatz in miniature at the turn of the century. A great excursion destination for families!

Dragon Express through Grottenbahn

Zoo Linz

Zoo Linz houses over 600 native and exotic animals. It is situated halfway up Pöstlingberg (accessible on the Pöstlingbergbahn). The hothouse is particularly worth seeing, with its extraordinary inhabitants, such as apes and boas.

Special events for families are offered throughout the whole year!

Zoo Linz

"Hartlauer Fotogalerie" - Photo gallery

From the highest point of Linz, the Pöstlingberg, the "Hartlauer image gallery" overlooks Linz. National and international photographic art of the Austrian scene is presented there from early April till the end of November.

Hartlauer image gallery

Dining high above Linz

Feel like a break? The restaurants on Pöstlingberg provide a pleasant close to the day or a lunch break on your visit to Linz. Sample culinary delights while dining high above Linz.

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