New Cathedral, Linz Church

Address: New Cathedral (Mariendom), Linz, Austria

Website: https://www.mariendom.at/

Admission: Free (cathedral open to visitors; donations appreciated)

New Cathedral (Mariendom), Linz is the Roman Catholic cathedral in Linz dedicated to the Immaculate Conception and commonly known locally as the Mariendom. It was constructed in Gothic revival style over the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is a principal church of the city.

Interior and exterior features include a large nave, Gothic-style detailing and stained glass windows typical of the revival style, and the cathedral is used for diocesan services and major liturgical events. It is a major landmark in Linz’s cityscape.

Construction began in the 1860s and was completed in the early 20th century, replacing the earlier cathedral as the main diocesan church.

The cathedral stands in central Linz, on the banks of the Danube river, and is readily accessible from the city centre.

• Construction: Built in Gothic revival style between 1862 and 1924 and dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, it is often called the Mariendom in Linz.

The New Cathedral (Neuer Dom / Mariendom) is in central Linz near the Hauptplatz. From Linz Hauptbahnhof take the city tram (lines 1 or 2) to Hauptplatz and then walk about 5-10 minutes to the cathedral. By car it’s only a couple of kilometres from the railway station (roughly 5-10 minutes in normal traffic).

• Visit outside major church service times to see the interior with fewer worshippers present - mornings on weekdays are usually quieter than weekends.
• Combine a visit to the New Cathedral with a short walk to Linz Hauptplatz and the riverside; the cathedral's central location makes it an efficient stop within a broader Old Town sightseeing circuit.
• If you want quieter views of the nave, aim for late afternoon when tourist groups have typically moved on to other attractions.