Linz

For other uses, see Linz (disambiguation).

Not to be confused with Lienz.

Linz
Statutory city
Clockwise from top: general view with the New Cathedral, pedestrian area in the city centre, Landstraße, Altstadt
Flag Coat of arms Brandmark
The city’s territory, highlighted on a map of Upper Austria, with the borders of the surrounding districts visible
Linz Pinpointed location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°18′21″N 14°17′11″E
Country	Austria
State	Upper Austria
District	Statutory city
Government
• Mayor	Dietmar Prammer (SPÖ)
Area
• Statutory city	95.99 km2 (37.06 sq mi)
Elevation	266 m (873 ft)
Population
• Metro	271,234
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	4010, 402x, 4030, 404x
Area code	0732 (also 070 until 12 May 2014)
Vehicle registration	L
Website	https://www.linz.at

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Linz (/lɪnts/ 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 is the seventh-largest of all cities on the river Danube.

The area of present-day Linz was the site of the Roman settlement of Lentia. Linz was first documented in medieval sources and developed as a commercial and administrative centre within the Duchy of Austria and later the Habsburg monarchy. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the city underwent significant industrialisation, including the establishment and expansion of steel and chemical production facilities. The city's economy subsequently diversified, with services, higher education, and research institutions becoming important components of local economic activity.

Linz is home to several universities, museums, and annual festivals. In 2009, the city was designated a European Capital of Culture.