Must see nightlife in Linz

Facing the monumental Mariendom cathedral, this A-line building's facade is split down the middle: half is stone, the other half is fronted by floor-to…

Year-round, Kaffeeladen expertly brews coffee from Vienna-roasted beans. In summer it also serves iced lattes (including caramel), iced chocolate, iced…

Below Linz' streets, this classy bar occupies an elongated vaulted cellar. Craft cocktails change seasonally; creations might include the CHM (lime- and…

Full of cosy nooks, this Asian-style tearoom has a terrific tea selection (over 200 varieties) and an open fireplace. Afternoon tea (€15; with Prosecco …

Permanently moored on the Danube across from Linz' historic centre, with stunning sunset and night-time views, this vast boat bar has a huge, sunny upper…

Go straight for the freshly tapped Stiegl beer at the cavernous Klosterhof, dating from 1929. Centred on a huge fountain, the chestnut tree–shaded beer…

Plastered with posters, this tiny dive bar blasts rock, punk and metal (Aerosmith, Iggy Pop, Black Sabbath et al) every night of the week.

DJs spin hip-hop, electro and funk at this upbeat bar, where party-goers spill out onto Kirchengasse in summer. Upstairs is rough ’n’ ready Stadtwerk,…