Discover Linz am Rhein

Linz am Rhein reveals its history in its lanes, at its city gates, and in St. Martin’s Church. Particularly impressive are the monumental murals on the walls of the central nave; they date from 1240/1250. The characteristic lanes include half-timbered houses spanning five centuries. The Neutor is one of the two former city gates still standing and was probably built after the great city fire of 1391. These historic features each tell a different story: 13th-century murals, half-timbered buildings spanning five centuries, and a city gate whose construction date is stated with appropriate caution.

Explore the Old Town on foot and by bike

The Old Town walking tour takes you through Linz am Rhein, bringing the city’s historic sights and distinctive features into view. Several routes also lead into the Old Town: the Way of St. James runs from Remagen through Linz’s Old Town to St. Martin’s Church, while the Rheinsteig leads into the historic Old Town. The Linzer Basalt Loop ends there, with a highlight along the hiking route. These routes follow different paths but all connect with Linz’s Old Town; St. Martin’s is the explicitly stated endpoint of the Way of St. James. The Rhine Cycle Route also passes by or through Linz am Rhein. This means you can choose between a city walk, hiking, and cycling for your trip, without treating the different routes as if they were the same.

Linz’s sights and routes offer practical guidance, while the choice of what to do each day is yours.

Guided tours, printmaking, and rocks

A visit to St. Martin’s Church is planned after a classic city tour. Its sights include historic furnishings and elaborate 13th-century murals. One bookable option combines a city tour with a visit to the lithography workshop at the Neutor. There, participants learn more about lithography and the history of printmaking. The workshop is part of this guided activity; check current availability before making plans.

The stone museum in Linz’s municipal garden offers something different: information boards answer questions about rocks. This adds a glimpse into the world of stones to the architectural and urban history. Combined with a guided tour, it can make for a visit that takes in historic places and a range of subjects.

Traditions and seasonal activities

Linz’s traditions and events include the Winegrowers’ Festival, Uhles meal, Klapperlauf, Carnival, and the St. Martin’s tradition. The Winegrowers’ Festival takes place annually on the second weekend of September in Linz’s market square, in the heart of the historic Old Town. The program and event details may vary from year to year, so check the latest information for your travel dates.

For the warmer months, Linz’s outdoor swimming pool has a 25-metre sports pool and a 60-metre waterslide. It is seasonal, with opening from May to August. Check the latest opening details before your visit. This is particularly useful if a visit to the outdoor pool is a fixed part of your day’s plans.

More to explore in the wider destination of Neuwied

The wider destination of Neuwied also offers distinct cultural and outdoor activities. The UNESCO World Heritage Limes runs through the entire Neuwied municipal area, with watchtowers and forts along its route. The Deichstadtweg is a cycling route there, more than 17 kilometres long, with 24 stops along the banks of the Rhine. Unlike routes focused on Linz’s Old Town, it places the emphasis on cycling and riverside stops.

Other options in Neuwied add to the picture, but are not among the sights of Linz am Rhein. The Roentgen Museum Neuwied has a collection of Roentgen furniture and Kinzing clocks that is unique in the world. Schloß Monrepos is a museum devoted to Ice Age archaeology. Schloss Engers houses a castle museum and also hosts festivals, concerts, and other events. At Zoo Neuwied, SWeNis Kinderland includes a large playground and a petting zoo. This lets you distinguish between Linz’s urban history and the museums, events, and leisure activities explicitly located in Neuwied when planning a stay in the wider destination.

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