Donau Schiffsstationen – Linz moorings
The official Danube Stations directory lists separate numbered passenger moorings in Linz.
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At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Austria
Port code
ATLNZ
Coordinates
48.307, 14.286
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Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Linz
Linz is an exact river or small-ship passenger arrival with berth-specific access and return-time requirements.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually docks
Town access
Walkable
Can you explore independently?
Choose one compact local plan or one properly timed regional excursion; river berth and water-level changes can alter the day.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Donau Schiffsstationen – Linz moorings.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
Danube ships use one of Linz's numbered passenger stations; the assigned stage can be central or farther along the riverfront.
Getting into town
Main square, Ars Electronica, Lentos, and old town are local from central stages. Pöstlingberg and outer berths require transit or taxi.
Port shuttle
Do not assume a shuttle; use only a ship, landing-stage, or local service announced for the exact call.
Taxi and local transport
Use only the marked passenger pickup point and prebook scarce or accessible vehicles.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Donau Schiffsstationen – Linz moorings.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Donau Schiffsstationen – Linz moorings.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Independent exploration is practical only after confirming the exact landing, bank, and all-aboard time.
Half day
4–6 hours
Hauptplatz, Ars Electronica Center, Lentos, old town, and Pöstlingberg are the main choices. Main square, Ars Electronica, Lentos, and old town are local from central stages. Pöstlingberg and outer berths require transit or taxi.
Long call
7+ hours
Hauptplatz, Ars Electronica Center, Lentos, old town, and Pöstlingberg are the main choices. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Donau Schiffsstationen – Linz moorings.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
Multiple stages, long riverfront, gangways, tram boarding, and hill access require berth-specific planning.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Donau Schiffsstationen – Linz moorings.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Donau Schiffsstationen – Linz moorings.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Linz port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
Danube ships use one of Linz's numbered passenger stations; the assigned stage can be central or farther along the riverfront.
How do I get from the ship into town?
Main square, Ars Electronica, Lentos, and old town are local from central stages. Pöstlingberg and outer berths require transit or taxi.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Do not assume a shuttle; use only a ship, landing-stage, or local service announced for the exact call. Use only the marked passenger pickup point and prebook scarce or accessible vehicles.
Can I explore independently?
Choose one compact local plan or one properly timed regional excursion; river berth and water-level changes can alter the day.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Donau Schiffsstationen – Linz moorings.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 18, 2026
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Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Linz
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
Main square, Ars Electronica, Lentos, and old town are local from central stages. Pöstlingberg and outer berths require transit or taxi.
Arrival location reference
Linz cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Religious landmark
New Cathedral, Linz
A mapped religious landmark to consider for a port day in Linz.
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A mapped religious landmark to consider for a port day in Linz. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Local landmark
Hauptplatz
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Linz.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Linz. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Local landmark
Ars Electronica Center
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Linz.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Linz. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Local landmark
Lentos
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Linz.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Linz. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
This is near the destination reference, but the practical walking route still depends on the assigned berth or tender landing.
Near the destination reference; confirm the walking route
Local landmark
Pöstlingberg
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Linz.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Linz. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Source summary6 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
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Avalon Visionary
Arrival
Not published
Departure
Not published
Scheduled window
Not published
2 ships that day
Up to 318 passenger capacity
Return checkpoint unavailable
A departure time has not been published for this ship. Confirm the official all-aboard time onboard before making plans ashore.
Guide match for this window
Confirm your ship's times, then choose one coherent local plan with a comfortable return margin.
Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
About Linz
Linz is a city in northern Austria located on both banks of the Danube River and is a short distance from Salzburg and Vienna. Linz has been awarded UNESCO City of Media Arts status and prides itself on offering a broad spectrum of events, activities and cultural institutions. Enjoy popular open air concert such as Klassik am Dom and extravagant street performances, which attract large crowds and popular international artists. Art galleries and centres are in abundance around the city as well as many museums housing international collections and depictions of the history and heritage of Linz.
The architecture of the city also plays an important role in Linz’s cultural heritage with Main Square, Old Town and Mariendom Cathedral being some key attractions. Families will enjoy a trip to Postlingberg, located high up in the mountains and featuring a zoo, the Grottenbahn and spectacular views of the river and city below.
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Explore ashore
Shore excursions in Linz
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Photo credits
Destination photography: Chris Holzinger.
Place photos are resized for display and cropped where needed.
- Glass facade of Lentos Art Museum in Linz — Haeferl · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Upper facade and spires of the New Cathedral in Linz — Pierre Bona · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pöstlingberg hill and hilltop church beyond Urfahr in Linz — NeoUrfahraner · CC BY-SA 3.0
- The glazed exterior of the Ars Electronica Center beside the Danube in Linz — Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0
- Holy Trinity Column and surrounding buildings on Linz’s Hauptplatz — Felix König · CC BY 3.0