Pöstlingbergbahn

Pöstlingbergbahn

Pöstlingbergbahn
4.5
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FLnurseER
Boca Raton, FL5,702 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Friends
Very enjoyable tram ride from Linz hauptplatz that takes about 20 minutes and gets quite crowded. It costs about eight dollars return fare, and you can take your time up on the hill with visiting the pilgrimage church, strolling around the park, or viewing the city and the river Danube from a nice viewing platform. Definitely a must to do when visiting Linz.
Written October 3, 2023
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GlobetrottingViking
Thatcham, UK3,521 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
A lovely tram ride up to the pilgrimage church on the hill above Linz. The Linz's Pöstlingbergbahn is said to be the steepest adhesion railway in Europe. Some nice views to enjoy during the journey. The price for a return trip was €8.00 which is not cheap for a 20 minute ride, but once on the top, there are some magnificent views of Linz and the river Danube.
Written July 2, 2024
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iowacityia
iowa city, ia2,783 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
We rode uphill from the Hauptplatz, a roundtrip on bahn 50. We bought our tickets from the machine at the Hauptplatz. We rode up late morning. It was not super busy. It was a fun, and scenic trip. At the station at the top, we got off and walked around the area. So pretty. I am not sure when we made the trip back down, but we got to see a bunch of school kids get on the bahn, then get off at stops along the way. It was cute. We had a very nice time riding the bahn, and would certainly do it again.
Written June 2, 2022
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serban u
Bucharest, Romania37 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
the tram has AC so it was a nice experienced from temperature point of view.
The trip to the hill is ok but you do not see a thing because all the way up is going thru a "tunnel" of trees and vegetation.
In the top the view is ok but the city is far away and if the air is not clear you see it thru a fog.
Written July 11, 2022
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1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Friends
The railway is advertised in the most beautiful terms and the reality is different. We were traveling with a young man in a wheelchair and boarding was already a disaster. There was hardly any room for the wheelchair in the endlessly crowded track. We got just so far that the doors could just close. When stuffed with paper that no longer fits, you agonize on the mountain. For the enormous crowd, two lanes per hour are simply too few.
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Written August 28, 2024
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Borislav2010
Varna, Bulgaria63 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
We caught the train from the Hauptplatz and went directly to the top of the hill in Pöstlingberg. A beautiful place to view Linz from above and to take pictures of the Danube and the surroundings. There is a magnificent church but the best place esp for the kids is the Grotterbahn.
Written January 4, 2020
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Moviefan57
Derby31 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
We went on the Postlingbergbahn from the main square at Linz. Tickets were bought at the tourist information office, also in the Hauptplatz. Lovely views from the church and walls. There is a zoo about half way up.
Written September 26, 2022
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GoGo5858
Prague, Czech Republic513 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Solo
A short trip uphill with a wonderful view of Linz depending on weather.

Confusing pricing (not clear if the ticket is to Hauptplatz or to Urfahr).To be bought and validated before the journey.
Long intervals even on weekends.
Written July 19, 2020
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Katie
Chicago, IL35 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Solo
I concede that if you’re in Linz you should probably visit Postlingberg, but set your expectations appropriately. You take a train to the top, that’s fun, but then at the top there’s… well, there’s not much. A church, some restaurants, that’s kind of it. There is a children’s area that I know others have said positive things about, so if you have little ones you might enjoy it more. But honestly, after about 30 minutes of walking around I was ready to go back down. Maybe if I would’ve planned my trip around a meal that would’ve been better
Written August 15, 2024
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unescotravelbug
Wooster, OH4,727 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2016 • Solo
My main reason to take a ride on Pöstlingbergbahn from Hauptplatz to the top of the village Pöstlingberg was to experience one of the world's steepest narrow-gauge railways and the steepest grade of any railways in Austria. Of course, for the serious amateur photographers the ride up to picturesque Pöstlingberg will also guarantee you panorama views of the Danube River, Linz Old Town and beyond when weather is desirable. The departing point of Pöstlingbergbahn starts at the Hauptplatz, not far from the Tourist Information Office. The nostalgic design of two-colored tones tram runs from a separate platform next to City's public tram stops; tickets are sold from its own self-help ticket machines located on the platform. You can buy a combined day ticket for € 9.40 from the machine or the nearby Tourist Info.Office(includes a brochure for the rider). This combined day ticket will allow you one entire round trip on Pöstlingbergbahn ride (€6.20 if just buy this ticket ) and a 24 hours day ticket (€4.40 if just buy this day ticket) for unlimited rides on the City's entire trams and buses system. If you have a day to visit both Postlingberg and Linz Old Town, where you will see most of attractions, this combined ticket is a bargain. This historical bahn features low floor for easy access; chugs its way slowly on the narrow gauge track up and down Pöstlingberg ; It runs every 30 minutes weekdays and every 15 minutes between 10.00 a.m. and 17.00 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. At the terminal on the top you will find a small twin towered pilgrim church Pöstlingbergkirche perched on the hilltop overlooking the City below and the surrounding areas. Not far from there is a visitor's terrace for viewing of the Danube River and Linz old town including Hauptplatz; old and modernized structures; several steeple churches. On the clear day you can see tower of Mariendom Cathedral and a few significant landmarks. The best time to enjoy the panorama views are around earlier morning or late evening. Other times the sun is not at good position for your clear shoots if you are serious of taking some quality photos.
Written January 11, 2017
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