Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Entertainment
Musiktheater
( 761 10;
www.landestheater-linz.at
;
Am Volksgarten 1)
Linz is as proud as punch of its new
Musiktheater, a strikingly geometric opera house designed by London-based architect
Terry Pawson, which opened in April 2013. This is now the city's main stage for operas,
operettas, ballets, musicals and children's productions.
THEATRE
Tabakfabrik
(
www.tabakfabrik-linz.at
; Peter-Behrens-Platz 11)
Another shining example of Linz' cultural renais-
sance is this cultural centre, lodged in a former tobacco factory. Check the website pro-
gram for details of upcoming events from exhibitions to readings, film screenings, con-
certs and party nights.
CULTURAL CENTRE
Brucknerhaus
( 76 12-0;
www.brucknerhaus.linz.at
;
Untere Donaulände 7)
Linz' premier music venue stages top-
drawer classical and jazz concerts. There is a dedicated program for kids of different ages
('mini' and 'midi' music).
LIVE MUSIC
Posthof
( 77 05 48-0;
www.posthof.at
;
Posthofstrasse 43)
Dockside Posthof covers everything from blues,
funk and rock gigs to cutting-edge theatre and dance. Festivals are occasionally held
here. Take bus 27 or 270 to Hafen/Posthofstrasse.
MUSIC, THEATRE
Shopping
The main thoroughfare is Landstrasse, home to high-street stores and malls. Antique and
craft shops, galleries, boutiques and jewellers line Bischofstrasse and Herrengasse.
Göttin des Glücks
FASHION
(
www.goettindesgluecks.at
; Herrenstrasse 2; 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 2pm Sat)
Wear it with a consci-
ence is the maxim at fair-trade and sustainable-fashion-focused Göttin des Glücks, which
