Hauptplatz Linz

One of the largest medieval market squares in Austria. The baroque Trinity Column (Dreifaltigkeitssaeule) at the center is a plague column from 1723. The surrounding facades mix Gothic, Renaissance, and baroque. The Old Cathedral, the Alte Rathaus, and multiple cafe terraces line the square. The tram hub and starting point for exploring the Altstadt.

Linz’s Hauptplatz is one of the largest medieval market squares in Austria, a broad open space flanked by Gothic and Baroque facades reflecting the city’s Danube trade history. The 1723 plague column at the center is one of Austria’s better Baroque sculptural programs. The tram lines converge here, making it the natural starting point for the Altstadt. Free and always accessible. Combine with the Alter Dom, the Linzer Schloss above the square, and the Ars Electronica Center on the Danube embankment for the full range of what Linz offers between medieval and contemporary.