Linz
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The Danube, the main square and Kepler: the old town on the Danube.
I'm your guide, and I'll take you on a tour through the city. You will discover the Lentos museum, the Nibelungen Bridge, the main square with the Trinity Column, the Kepler House, Linz Castle, St Martin’s Church, the Mozart House, the Landhaus, the Old Cathedral and, to finish, the New Cathedral.
A self-guided audio walk through Linz: 15 stops in order plus 24 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 2 languages.
- Stops
- 15 + 24
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Duration
- approx. 2.5 hours
- Languages
- 2
How it works
- 1
Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.
- 2
Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.
- 3
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.
- 4
Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.
15 stops in order
Start: Lentos Kunstmuseum. 4.8 km, approx. 2.5 hours at a relaxed pace.
Stops in order Discovery points · Tap a point for picture and title.
1. Lentos Kunstmuseum
📷 Otto Normalverbraucher, CC BY-SA 2.0 at, Wikimedia Commons
2. Nibelungenbrücke
📷 Otto Normalverbraucher, Attribution, Wikimedia Commons
3. Ars Electronica Center
📷 Photo: Andreas Praefcke, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
4. Hauptplatz & Column
📷 Jörg Mathoi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
5. Old Town Hall
📷 Stadtkommunikation Linz, CC BY-SA 2.0 at, Wikimedia Commons
6. Kepler House
📷 H. Raab (User:Vesta), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
7. Linz Castle
📷 User:NeoUrfahraner, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
8. St Martin's Church
📷 Liberaler Humanist, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
9. Mozarthaus & Stiftshaus
📷 Radler59 (talk), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
10. Minoritenkirche/Landhaus
📷 Yolo (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 at, Wikimedia Commons
11. Landestheater
📷 Senfsaat, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
12. Old Cathedral
📷 Haeferl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
13. City Parish Church
📷 Anneli Salo, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
14. Ursuline Church
📷 Michael Kranewitter, Vienna, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
15. Mariendom Cathedral
📷 Dein Freund der Baum, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
24 discovery points on the map
Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.
Pöstlingberg Church
📷 Isiwal, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Pöstlingbergbahn
📷 Linzer, Attribution, Wikimedia Commons
Linzer Grottenbahn
📷 Dralon, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
Brucknerhaus
📷 NeoUrfahraner, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Tabakfabrik Linz
📷 Manfred Werner (Tsui), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Botanical Garden
📷 Michael Wolf (Webseite), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kepler Observatory
📷 H. Raab (User:Vesta), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
NORDICO City Museum
📷 Haeferl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Francisco Carolinum
📷 Michael Maritsch, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Römerberg
📷 Christian Wirth (Wirthi), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Freinberg Lookout Tower
📷 Yolo (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 at, Wikimedia Commons
Schloss Hagen
📷 Georg Matthäus Vischer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Linz Zoo
Pöstlingberg Fort
📷 Anzi9, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Carmelite Church
📷 Michael Kranewitter, Vienna, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
Elisabethine Church
📷 Christian Wirth, Wirthi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Seminary Church
📷 Michael Kranewitter, Vienna, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
StifterHaus
📷 Haeferl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Atelierhaus Salzamt
📷 Isiwal, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Urfahraner Markt
📷 Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Martin Luther Church
📷 Proktos77, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Linz Synagogue
📷 Senfsaat, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Nike of Linz
📷 Photograph: Dromedar61 / Bearbeitung (Ausschnitt, Helligkeit und Kontrast): Christoph Waghubinger (Lewenstein), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Musiktheater Linz
📷 Häferl, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Prices
- 1 day€6.99
- 2 days€9.99
- 1 week€14.99
Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.
Questions
- When can I start?
- Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
- How much does the City Guide cost?
- A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
- Where does the walk start?
- At the starting point Lentos Kunstmuseum. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
- Do I need an app?
- No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
- Can I switch the language?
- Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Linz is available in German, English.
Ready for Linz?
Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.
Start in WhatsApp →