Linz am Rhein: Old Town, Half-Timbered Houses and Rhine Routes

The old town sets the scene for a stay in Linz am Rhein: half-timbered houses spanning five centuries, a surviving city gate, medieval wall paintings, and hiking and cycling routes offer a range of highlights. When looking for a hotel in Linz am Rhein, it is worth deciding first what you want to focus on: Would you like to explore the town’s architectural history, plan a guided tour, or are you interested in a route or an event date? This way, you can plan your trip around the themes that bring you to Linz.

Half-Timbered Houses, a City Gate and Church Art

The half-timbered houses, dating from five centuries, are among the distinctive features of Linz am Rhein’s lanes. The Neutor is one of the two surviving former city gates and was probably built after the great town fire of 1391. St. Martin’s Church is another highlight: its nave walls feature monumental wall paintings dating from 1240/1250. The lanes, city gate and church art offer different ways to explore the town’s history, from its architecture to medieval painting.

The old town tour leads through Linz am Rhein and takes in the town’s historic sights and distinctive features. A visit to St. Martin’s Church is included in the classic guided tour. Its highlights include historic furnishings and elaborate 13th-century wall paintings; the monumental paintings in the nave date from 1240/1250. Another bookable option includes a visit to the lithography workshop at the Neutor after a town tour. There, participants learn more about lithography and the history of the art of printing. As availability for this activity may change, check the current booking details before planning it.

Another stop with a different focus is the Stone Museum in Linz Town Park. Information panels there answer questions about rocks. This means that, alongside urban architecture, church art and printing history, rocks are also a topic in their own right.

Hiking Trails and Cycling Route

The routes can also be distinguished by their course and destination. The Way of St. James leads from Remagen through Linz’s old town to St. Martin’s Church. The Rheinsteig leads into the historic old town, while the Linz Basalt Loop culminates there as a hiking trail. The church is the expressly stated destination of the Way of St. James, whereas the descriptions of the other two routes refer to the old town. The Rhine Cycle Route also passes by or through Linz am Rhein, offering a cycling option alongside the hiking trails described here. If you plan to take one of the routes, check local conditions before setting out.

Events and Seasonal Activities

The Linz Wine Festival is held every year on the second weekend of September in Linz’s market square, in the heart of the historic old town. Event details may change from year to year, so check the information for your chosen year if the festival is important to your travel plans. Other traditions and events mentioned by the town include Uhles meal, the Klapperlauf, Carnival and the St. Martin’s tradition. If you are travelling specifically for one of these occasions, check its date separately.

For the warmer months, the seasonal outdoor swimming pool in Linz is another option. It has a 25-metre sports pool and a 60-metre water slide; it is listed as operating from May to August. Check the current operating details before visiting.

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For the regional travel overview: Neuwied.