Hauptplatz & Trinity Column
Hauptplatz
One of Austria's largest city squares, with a Baroque Trinity Column at its centre and the old Town Hall and colourful historic buildings around it.
Linz's Hauptplatz dates back to around 1230 and covers about 13,000 square metres. It is one of the largest enclosed city squares in Austria. Its southern end leads to Landstrasse, the main shopping street, and its northern end leads directly to Nibelungen Bridge. The Trinity Column in the centre was erected in 1723 to give thanks for the city's escape from plague, war and fire. It stands about 20 m tall. On the east side is the old Town Hall, which commemorates the astronomer Johannes Kepler, who once lived nearby. Around the square are Baroque-façaded historic buildings and cafés. The Pöstlingberg tram departs from here for the Pöstlingberg. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Old Cathedral (Ignatiuskirche)
- Linz Castle
- Lentos Art Museum
- Ars Electronica Center
- New Cathedral (Mariendom)
- Landstraße
- St. Martin's Church
- Donaulände & Brucknerhaus