Old Cathedral, Linz Church
Baroque former cathedral in Linz city centre
Linz's Old Cathedral (Alter Dom) sits close to the Hauptplatz with a Baroque interior and historic organs; visitors tour its nave, attend concerts and walk into the old town.
Old Cathedral, Linz at a Glance#
Address: Old Cathedral (Alter Dom), Linz, Upper Austria, Austria
How to Get to Old Cathedral, Linz#
Located in central Linz, within walking distance of the Hauptplatz and riverfront. Linz Hauptbahnhof (main train station) is a 15-20 minute walk or a short tram ride away.
Tips for Visiting Old Cathedral, Linz#
- Attend a midday organ recital if available - the cathedral's acoustics are excellent and small concerts are sometimes scheduled.
- Look up at the ceiling frescoes and note the Baroque ornamentation that contrasts with the church's Romanesque foundations.
Best Time to Visit Old Cathedral, Linz#
Good to visit in late spring through early autumn when Linz is active with festivals and cultural events.
Weather & Climate near Old Cathedral, Linz#
Old Cathedral, Linz's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (773 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 2° | -4° | 47 mm | overcast | 95% | 1.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 4° | -2° | 47 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 9° | 3° | 52 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 8° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 9° - 20° | 14° | 69 mm | overcast | 78% | 2.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 17° | 93 mm | overcast | 76% | 1.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.8h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 25° | 19° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 9° | 49 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 6° | 2° | 56 mm | overcast | 92% | 1.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 3° | -2° | 58 mm | overcast | 94% | 1.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
