--- title: Roman and panoramic views at Freinberg url: "https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008158/roman-and-panoramic-views-at-freinberg.html" description: "Short description:At the foot of the city, hikers experience history and panoramic views here.Quality of experience: ****Recommended season:JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberProperties:LoopScenicRefreshment stops availableFamily friendlyCultural/historical valueBotanical highlightsSuitable for strollersDisability access" date: 2016-05-12 modified: 2026-03-11 --- # Roman and panoramic views at Freinberg Roman and panoramic views at Freinberg ======================================== **Starting place:** 4020 Linz **Destination:** 4020 Linz ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/249426/D4BDEC75B6A7AE2640FAF63E28397FEF98A62560A6754E64925E7D3A3CB88EA9/franz-josefs-warte-sonnenuntergang-donau-urfahr-panorama.jpg) Open copyright © Linz Tourismus / Johann Steininger, Johann Steininger Close copyright [ ![Franz Josefs Warte sunset, Danube, Urfahr, panorama](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/249426/D4BDEC75B6A7AE2640FAF63E28397FEF98A62560A6754E64925E7D3A3CB88EA9/franz-josefs-warte-sonnenuntergang-donau-urfahr-panorama.jpg "© Linz Tourismus / Johann Steininger, Johann Steininger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/249426/D4BDEC75B6A7AE2640FAF63E28397FEF98A62560A6754E64925E7D3A3CB88EA9/franz-josefs-warte-sonnenuntergang-donau-urfahr-panorama.jpg) Hauptplatz 1 - Altes Rathaus 4020 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hauptplatz%201%20-%20Altes%20Rathaus%2C%204020%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hauptplatz%201%20-%20Altes%20Rathaus%2C%204020%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:uwyeHkkevASLDTCRPLBT??AHONJLJd@RdB??NdCMbE]jC???`@JCLU??l@`A??fBxD??f@x@p@UFBVpCIP@TVbB??h@nC??p@tFXxAdA`B^hCfChILh@?`AIbADtAJhA??D\D`CSfE@d@BPB@@`CClCFhAOHKNw@tBNlAPn@A`@EH]V?J??Nt@??RXRl@NN??`Av@QHOb@cAz@??CFQJ??g@bA??Yn@oAvDSZs@t@??ILDVVRX]??H?^l@VLZALJbBi@LK|@kB@Un@e@^y@x@aDRMTHLMv@Ut@FHg@??BANlAVbA??@B]lBOVs@r@GPMdBXtG??Gd@Q`@mA`BELhCaBfAa@r@Kv@A`@DdAVh@Al@UjC_BxFuDdCyBT}@vAsDn@oA`AuAb@y@fAyBt@uBADUKO?SFm@`A??g@p@y@h@??q@\I?d@_ACCQHGG]EUZc@KUO{BpBa@FDBw@Y??sBL??eALOAEM_@sCcAV??E@CU??BUPUp@O??LIVo@Jg@E_@KWa@YcASk@?YIGEKUEg@@s@NeBE_CIsAgCsX??QgA??s@eC??SuAQw@s@yB_AsFaA_Fo@{Ac@s@[WMJa@q@_ByBAGFmAPq@Xk@`@g@?cAMOs@iC@EGWy@uBKgAi@cBUNm@wBuBhB??CMDEWy@IFaC}H??KMmE~BGc@TG&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route **Short description:** At the foot of the city, hikers experience history and panoramic views here. **Quality of experience:** **** **Recommended season:** - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December **Properties:** - Loop - Scenic - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly - Cultural/historical value - Botanical highlights - Suitable for strollers - Disability access **Description:** From Hauptplatz, head uphill towards the Castle Museum. Here, the history of Linz can be traced back to Roman times. The path leads past Martinskirche to the park area, where the Franz-Josef-Warte offers a magnificent panoramic view. Also notable along the route are the Stupa (Buddhist structure) and the former Jesuit monastery, whose annexes now house the Aloisianum high school. **Tip:** Via Freinbergstraße and Roseggerstraße, a detour to the Botanical Garden is recommended. On 4.2 hectares, over 10,000 plant species can be seen, and the greenhouses especially showcase the splendor of exotic plants. The facility is also known for its unique cactus collection.**Equipment:** Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwear [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4020 Linz **Destination:** 4020 Linz **duration:** 1h 55m **length:** 6,6 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 210m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 210m **Lowest point:** 259m **Highest point:** 406m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Street **Starting point:** Hauptplatz **Destination:** Hauptplatz **further information:** - culturally interesting - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Roman and panoramic views at Freinberg](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008158&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Roman and panoramic views at Freinberg](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008158&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Roman and panoramic views at Freinberg") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Antica Locanda](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396347/8F6BFEF3BA40613DF1E24DDB95492C7C420CA87FFB204C8C4F8A5B47E830893A/antica-locanda.jpg "Antica Locanda") Antica Locanda We top the pizzas with a thin, crispy base with lots of delicious ingredients and bake them in our own stone oven until the edges shine golden brown before we serve them tastefully arranged. ![ARIS Taverna.Ouserie](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396352/6CD987E87CE0DB138A853D860C5ECF0D917531C323B2E9A32A158532521B1EF9/aris-taverna-ouserie.jpg "ARIS Taverna.Ouserie") ARIS Taverna.Ouserie ![Bäckerei Dunkelschwarz](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/445910/109FB15CEFF1E279D4BA9DC0F52A8604A558EBAE6104E336563F312BFBFD15E1/baeckerei-dunkelschwarz.jpg "Bäckerei Dunkelschwarz") Bakery Dunkelschwarz The range includes a wide variety of breads, various types of pastries, the original Kornspitz, Danish pastries and sweet and savory snacks. All specialties are produced in the Raiffeisen Arena's own bakery. The store also sells selected products from the current Adidas lifestyle collection. ![Baroque main square](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396342/A1576EC53CB546C2193DC26B5249F0B7BEA340DA492CB18D5DDE8D910F44DF4E/barocker-hauptplatz.jpg "Baroque main square") Barocker Hauptplatz Das Zentrum der Stadt bildet der Hauptplatz Linz, der mit rund 13.200m² einer der größten umbauten Plätze Österreichs ist. In der Mitte des Hauptplatzes befindet sich eine eindrucksvolle 20 Meter hohe Säule, die im Jahr 1723 vollendet wurde. Die Säule, die aus weißem Marmor gefertigt wurde, ist der Dreifaltigkeit gewidmet und wurde aus Dankbarkeit für die überstandenen Katastrophen und zum Schutz vor Feuersbrunst, Krieg und Pest errichtet. Als Marktplatz verhalf der Hauptplatz der Stadt Linz schon bald zu einem wirtschaftlichen Aufschwung. Auch heute ist der Linzer Hauptplatz noch Austragungsort einer Vielzahl von Veranstaltungen und Märkten. Begrenzt wird der Hauptplatz Linz, nahe der Donau gelegen, durch Häuser, die einen wichtigen geschichtlichen Hintergrund besitzen und deren imposante Fassaden sein Erscheinungsbild auszeichnen. ![Be Right Back](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396344/12029E43A7A2D02938A6D5E370A22792D16DFCCA1A4983C637FAD477C769C404/be-right-back.jpg "Be Right Back") Be Right Back Our passion: cooking. Our goal: to put a smile on your face! So "Be Right Back"! ![Smaragd](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395971/E6C3F888DFCD011661592A1CAF81DC71E719EFD1C0E780275A87B4844E894723/smaragd.jpg "Smaragd") Cultur-Café Smaragd Our three areas are Graslerei, Musikkeller[ and ](https://www.ccsmaragd.at/musikkeller/ "Musikkeller")Nachtcafé. Live music[ and ](https://www.ccsmaragd.at/livemusik-jazz-blues-konzerte-jam-sessions-in-linz/ "Livemusik in Linz, Jazz-, Blueskonzerte & Jam Sessions")DJ dancing take place regularly in the Musikkeller and our bar in the Nachtcafé is the perfect place for a cosy chat. ![Die Cocktailbar](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396348/233B4BBF89CA54C4D29F4312BE6FEA346E788A3E235084092D511CD1BB8B71A4/die-cocktailbar.jpg "Die Cocktailbar") Die Cocktailbar ![Franz-Josef-Warte-_c_Linz-Tourismus-Steininger](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395985/540996629B7732BC64688E5C302E3384F330348B8976F283C54255D47B2C9201/franz-josef-warte-clinz-tourismus-steininger.jpg "Franz-Josef-Warte-_c_Linz-Tourismus-Steininger") Franz-Josef-Warte The Franz-Josef-Warte was built in 1888 in honor of the 40th anniversary of the office of Emperor Franz Josef. The plans were drawn up by Ignaz Scheck (Upper Austrian Construction Company). In 1912 a porter's apartment was added. ![Hinterhofküche](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396345/CA9D7E7157533ADF8E6B2F3B6EECDC9E751AB34A9B474AC82D00D2BDDD6739AB/hinterhofkueche.jpg "Hinterhofküche") Hinterhofküche by Hp23 The speciality: someone else cooks almost every day. That's why the Hinterhofküchen team consists of a permanent team with Laura, Sylvia and Iris and a team of guest chefs: Über den Tellerrand Linz, Billy, Mariana, Tanja, Selina. Afterworkdrinks: Thu, Fri 5 pm-9 pm Josef Linz ![Lichtbrunnen_Altstadt Linz Tourismus_Kurt Hoerbst](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/419398/AE3039FE2146EC181D0B3636CDA6D2C363DDA7DE0AA653093969BAB51539829B/lichtbrunnenaltstadt-linz-tourismuskurt-hoerbst.jpg "Lichtbrunnen_Altstadt Linz Tourismus_Kurt Hoerbst") Fountain of Light The light fountain is a metal column about 9 meters high. During the day, solar panels absorb solar energy; during the night, the energy is released again in the form of light. The base of the column is designed as a seating area and is intended to "invite people to linger". There was a (water) fountain at the site until the late 1990s, which was eventually removed. The light fountain is to continue the function of this former life-giver. ![Martinskirche](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/465554/BD14623E26B0E7CB13CAE0A63DAA4EB95294F812ECE7C545CCAF0E363AB8AB55/variant-jpg.jpg "Martinskirche") St Martin's Church The small church to the west of Linz Castle stands on ancient cultural ground. Neolithic scattered finds indicate a prehistoric settlement. Remains of wooden and stone buildings have been found from the Roman Lentia period. A Roman oven has been partially preserved and made accessible under the church floor. Roman gravestones are visible in the wall structure. A document of Charlemagne mentions a chapel of St. Martin in Linz in 799. Numerous archaeological excavations have provided evidence for the reconstruction of a much more spacious central building corresponding to Carolingian royal palaces, whereby the small church can be assumed to be the chapel mentioned in the document. Another opinion assumes that St. Martin's Church is not identical with the church mentioned in 799, but was only built in 955 by Bishop Pilgrim of Passau. St. Martin's Church can lay claim to being the oldest early medieval sacred building on Austrian soil. Under Emperor Leopold, the church was baroqueized in the 17th century, used as a stable by the French occupation in 1741, profaned in 1810 and used as a military depot. It was re-consecrated as a church in 1741 and refurbished in neo-Gothic style. Major renovations were carried out in 1947 and 1975-1977, during which St. Martin's Church was given its current simple artistic form and medieval wall paintings were uncovered. ![Musikcafe SAX](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396349/981D98E8D8769945A87D29492B87B859F404F4FC72B1E386F278043880AAADBB/musikcafe-sax.jpg "Musikcafe SAX") Musikcafe Sax Visit our chilled bar Musikcafe Sax and get into the holiday mood with party music and sparkling drinks. You can feel the sun in our cosy outdoor area. Feel comfortable in our air-conditioned rooms whatever the weather. ![Römische Ausgrabungen in Oberranna, Schlögen und Enns](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396343/F67A35A23D7F49919F5ABC339AC167F2E22E9FEB6FCDDBF4E17DD888476B68D0/roemische-ausgrabungen-in-oberranna-schloegen-und-enns.jpg "Römische Ausgrabungen in Oberranna, Schlögen und Enns") Römische Ausgrabungen in Oberranna, Schlögen und Enns 500 Jahre lang prägte das römische Reich unser Land und hat dabei bleibende Spuren hinterlassen. Die Landesausstellung 2018 "Die Rückkehr der Legion" lädt ein, diese zu erforschen und zu erleben. Mit Schaugrabungen, eindrucksvollen Originalfunden, Forschungs-Abenteuern für Nachwuchs-ArchäologInnen, interaktiven Apps und virtuellen Welten gibt die Landesausstellung von 27. April bis 04. November 2018 einen vielschichtigen Einblick in das Leben der Römer vor 1.800 Jahren. Hauptstandort der Landesausstellung ist Enns, die älteste Stadt Österreichs. Weitere Schauplätze sind Schlögen und Oberranna im Oberen Donautal. ![Schloss Cafe Linz](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395974/D741AEF88BFEB5712DB6DA83BEEB81814E2429B2746D16A4A2508D376ABCCA5F/schloss-cafe-linz.jpg "Schloss Cafe Linz") Schloss Cafe Linz [ Open copyright © Copyright: Florian Pröll Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/127889/8A3712B77B2B390284A36CA71D9F182EB84B22CAECB05F2D7CDA927E0E622E17/schlossmuseum.jpg "Schlossmuseum (© Copyright: Florian Pröll)") Schlossmuseum Linz ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430001405/schlossmuseum-linz.html) ![Schlossberg1%c2%a9Linz Tourismus_Melanie Schillinger](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/419397/A334CC297185E96A171BD3C79E51155DEE8F743CE59A49043B32A4793EEFFD8C/schlossberg1c2a9linz-tourismusmelanie-schillinger.jpg "Schlossberg1%c2%a9Linz Tourismus_Melanie Schillinger") Schlosspark In the Linzer Schlosspark (park of the Linz Castle), you can enjoy the tranquility with a magnificent view over the Danube up to the Mühlviertel. Behind the castle it is a green oasis near the town center. ![Ausgrabungen Landhaus](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396354/FF160E1F227B421C801D8D68DD8A970CCDAEF1140D18A1087E12C939151166EE/ausgrabungen-landhaus.jpg "Ausgrabungen Landhaus") Steinbogenbrücke - Historische Ausgrabung The archaeological find could be dated to the 18th century. At that time, the baroque bridge led over the city moat. Today it is fully preserved again, has been restored and integrated into the design of the Landhauspark. Protected by a glass wall, the stone arch bridge and the historic moat can now be visited at any time. Access is via the underground car park of the Promenade. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** to Hauptplatz underground car park **Public Transit** [Arrival in the Danube Region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Upper Austria Danube Region? The fast way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship, or airplane. Tram lines of Linz AG 1,2,3,4 (Hauptplatz stop) **Parking** Hauptplatz underground car park (paid) [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for families **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Completely suitable for wheelchairs. The object complies with the legally stipulated ÖNORM. 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