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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
Upper Austria, Austria · Europe
Linz sits on the route: 5 minutes from Puchenau, 56km from Cesky Krumlov Castle.
Linz is a city located in Upper Austria, Austria. With a population of 204,846, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Linz sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Linz to your route.
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.
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Linz is located in Upper Austria, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 48.3064 latitude, 14.2861 longitude.
Linz has a population of approximately 204,846 people, making it a city in Austria.
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Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
Full driving guide for Austria3 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
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
landmark
A fairy-tale UNESCO town with a magnificent castle perched above a dramatic bend of the Vltava River.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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
April to October
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