Welcome to Linz
in Upper Austria

Linz is the third largest city of Austria and capital of the state of Upper Austria (Oberösterreich). It is located in the north centre of Austria, approximately 30 km south of the Czech border, on both sides of the river Danube.

When strolling through the heart of the city, one can literally sense its history. The lanes of the old town, which lies directly at the foot of the castle, communicate the feeling of past ages. Splendid town residences and chapter houses are worthy of closer scrutiny, as are the many inner countryards hidden discretely behind arched gates. Moreover, the spacious, baroque main square with its lively hustle and bustle is never far away.

Linz is also a city of churches. With its 134m tower and space for 20,000 people, the New Cathedral is Austria´s largest church. In addition, the city landmark, the pilgrimage basilica on the Pöstlingberg, is also clearly in view. A symbol of Linz is the Lentos Museum of modern art, which has a striking glass facade that is illuminated at night with alternating colours.

Linz has established an international reputation due to its extensive cultural life. You can visit the "culture mile" along the Danube, which stretches from the Brucknerhaus concert hall and the Lentos art museum and the Ars Electronica Center on the northern bank of the river. Linz also possesses a number of stage companies, which offer something for everybody in the form of a range of evening entertainment that extends from classic opera to modern dance theatre.

After the day programme of the Forum, all participants are encouraged to join us to explore Linz via the Linzer Panorama City Express, a Panorama-Sightseeing Train. Visit their website.

Upper Austria

Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) is one of the nine states or Bundesländer of Austria. Upper Austria borders on Germany and the Czech Republic. With 1.3 million inhabitants, Upper Austria is the third largest Austrian state by population.

The economic dynamism demonstrated by Upper Austria reflects high levels of competitiveness of both its companies and the location as a whole.  This highly satisfactory trend has resulted from the efforts of innovative companies, the motivation and excellent qualifications of the workforce and the creation of a helpful business environment.