Must-see nightlife in Upper Austria

  • Paul's

    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…

  • Suchan

    Upper Austria

    Suchan's coffee has become so popular throughout Austria and even Berlin that it's expanded its roasting operation just outside town, using unmixed …

  • Schlossbrauerei Weinberg

    Upper Austria

    Perched on a forested hill, Schlossbrauerei Weinberg, 1km north of Kefermarkt overlooking the red turrets of privately owned Schloss Weinberg, has been…

  • Weingut Aichinger

    Upper Austria

    Above the Aschach river, this hilltop winery produces whites, reds, Most (cider) and spirits. Taste them at its Heuriger (tavern), accompanied by hearty…

  • Kaffeeladen

    Linz

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

  • Boiler Room

    Linz

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

  • Madame Wu

    Linz

    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 …

  • Salonschiff Fräulen Florentine

    Linz

    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…

  • Strandbar

    Upper Austria

    During summer, head 3.5km west of town to this local secret, a wooden shack hidden in the forest footsteps from a white-sand beach on the Steyr River. Sit…

  • Stiegelbräu zum Klosterhof

    Linz

    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…

  • Thüsen Tak

    Linz

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

  • Strom

    Linz

    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,…