If you are looking for a hotel in Linz am Rhein, you can plan your stay around architectural history, hiking and cycling routes, or an annual event. Half-timbered lanes, St. Martin’s Church, the Neutor Gate and the Winzerfest wine festival represent different sides of the town.
Old Town and Architectural History
The lanes lined with half-timbered houses spanning five centuries offer a broad historical perspective. More precisely dated are the monumental wall paintings in St. Martin’s Church: they date from 1240/1250 and are located on the walls of the central nave. The Neutor is one of Linz am Rhein’s two surviving former town gates. It was probably built after the great town fire of 1391.
On Foot and by Bike
The Old Town walking tour takes you through Linz am Rhein and showcases the town’s historic sights and distinctive features. The routes have different destinations: the Way of St. James runs from Remagen through Linz’s Old Town to St. Martin’s Church; the Rheinsteig leads into the historic old town. One of the highlights of the Linz Basalt Loop is at the end of the hiking trail, also in the old town. The Rhine Cycle Route passes Linz or runs through the town. If you are planning an Old Town walking tour or guided tour, check current dates and booking details.
Guided Tours with Specific Places to Visit
A visit to St. Martin’s Church is included after the classic town tour. Its sights include historic furnishings and elaborate 13th-century wall paintings. Another option combines a town tour with a visit to the lithography workshop at the Neutor Gate. There, participants learn more about lithography and the history of printmaking. The workshop visit follows the tour. If you are planning either of these options, check current availability and practical details in advance.
Festivals and Traditions
The Linz Winzerfest takes place every year on the second weekend in September in Linz’s Market Square, in the heart of the historic old town. Event details vary from year to year, so check the information for your specific travel dates. Other Linz traditions and events include Uhles-Essen, the Klapperlauf, Carnival and the St. Martin’s Day tradition.
Seasonal and Themed Activities
The seasonal Linz outdoor swimming pool has a 25-metre sports pool and a 60-metre water slide; it operates from May to August. Check current operating details before your visit. Information panels at the stone museum in Linz’s town garden answer questions about rocks. This adds a different thematic focus to the historic buildings. Two different time frames are relevant when choosing when to travel: a specific September weekend for the Winzerfest and the pool’s seasonal operating period from May to August.
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