hauptplatz

zhangmao

这是个很大很开放的广场，中间有轨电车经过，有一定的斜度，南边高，而连着多瑙河岸的北边低，周围都是有历史的巴罗克式建筑。中间有纪念结束与奥斯曼帝国之间的战争以及鼠疫的三位一体柱。我们下午到的时候，很多人在广场东边的有阳光的露天坐席喝咖啡，感到很悠闲的气氛。

475amyk

Charming town square. I've previously visited in late April and the flowers, festivals, and markets are quite enjoyable.

jays094

This is located on the old city side of the river and is like many others in Europe. The tram to the top of the hill (as well as others) goes from here every 30 minutes and there are restaurants and retail outlets bordering the area. There is a monument in the centre but that's about it.Travelers will probably need to go there as part of any visit but there is not a lot there to warrant a special visit

perle369

It was in this square, on the balcony of the Ates Rathaus, where Adolf Hitler made his famous speech declaring the Greater German Reich. The date was 12th May 1938.Adolf Hitler regarded Linz as his home town. Indeed he lived for some years on the third floor of 31 Humboldtstrasse, just a short walk away. Some of his family are buried inb the churchyard of the church on the other side of the river, just behind the New Modern Art Museum. There are no plaques or mention in any guide books of these facts which is a shame as these are facts of history.

clioh2013

Walking from Landstrasse come to this amazing sight. Historic buildings, shops, restaurants with out door eating, beautiful floral gardens dividing the left & right roads, the trams station, access to the Danube Museums & Bruckner Hall, sculpture walk & more!Visit the Information Centre & associated rooms. You'll find the young staff at the Information extremely helpful & willing to assist.The Linzer Keller Theatre, Glockenspiel building the oldest patrician home in Linz 1485 now a restaurant at street level with outdoor eating & the glockenspiel that works, Feichtinger Haus 1686-1790 construction. So much to explore including the covered walkways at the Danube end.Explore the tiny side streets that lead off the Hauptplatz...so worth it.

Elizatyx

The trick with going to Linz is to go there with no expectations - that's what I did and I was pleasantly surprised :). I went there with a very vague plan, and did most of the walking by instinct, making turns when I wanted to, without a map. The new cathedral was amazing - one of the best I've seen in Europe, with it's grand interior and beautiful, life-like stained glass.A short walk from the cathedral is the cafe Konditorei Jindrak - they serve really delicious cakes in a pretty modern cafe! Got to try their cakes while you're there. I had a chocolate mousse cake and it was yummy.

990ChrisC

In the heart of Linz, this is a great place for a cake, coffee, lunch and a beer. It really is a beautiful place with lots of good shopping and historic buildings all around you. Beautiful.

hermannb212

All good there and recommend you take the tourist train ride. Check out Leberkaese Pepi for a snack. stroll up and down the main street

susanwalsh

This is the heart of Linz and is a very fine rectangular Platz. The small balcony on the Rathaus was where Hitler stood in 1938 on his triumphant entry into his home city. The platz leads down to the Danube.

darshem777

Everything to shop is nearby. Nothing negative about the place. Lot of cafes around. Transportation hub.

briant438

The Hauptplatz is a large city square dating back to the 13th century, with many eateries around the edges to while away a pleasant "people watching" time, it is supposed to be one of the largest squares in Europe, and as a landmark, in its centre has the Trinity column in white marble celebrating the towns survival form many disasters through its history.It is a very busy square with its trams going through it at a pace, and of course cyclists in all directions so be careful and enjoy, there are a lot of cobbles for the infirm to be careful of as well.

fabsnake

supposedly one of the best examples of a baroque city square, if you can take a panorama photo it does look impressive. Very touristy area with cafes and glockenspiel clock, old town not far away with more variety of eating & drinking places

Rschagrin

Located right in the center of Linz. The day we were there, there was craft fair with all types of food, crafts and souvenirs.

362julij

Bordered by a range of eateries/meeting places, this charming town square also hosts a weekly farmer's market as well as a wide variety of seasonal fairs. It is the ideal starting point from which to explore the Old Town, take one of the quiet side roads and walk up to the castle, or stroll around the area to admire architecture. All three tram lines pass through the Hauptplatz and it is also the starting point for a vintage tram which travels up to Postlingberg, where you have an aerial view over Linz. If music is your thing, be sure to visit towards the end of August, when the Krone Fest is on and the entire area comes alive. In December there is quite a nice Christmas market. The Hauptplatz is also the starting place for a mini tour train...and there's a very reasonably priced and well-stocked souvenir shop opposite the central statue.

411ChrisW

This is a quaint place with a surprising amount of character, plenty of places to eat with a few shops thrown in. The highlight of this square is the central monument which is impressive. They also run city tour trains from there for around €8 per adult.