Mountain in Linz
Also known as Postlingberg
FreeCosts nothing to visit.
A hilltop above the Danube reached by one of Europe’s steepest adhesion railways, with a pilgrimage church and panoramic views. The summit is free to enjoy; the Postlingbergbahn tram costs a standard transit ticket.
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