District · Upper Austria
Pöstlingberg: living in Linz
Pöstlingberg is a district of Linz, about 3 km north of the centre. By public transport you reach Hauptplatz in about 20 minutes. About 6 street trees stand within 300 m of a typical spot, with water nearby: some cooling on hot days. Recent sales across Linz came to €3,640/m², over all building ages.
Tap any point on the map to see every value for exactly that spot: transit, green, noise, heat and more.
History & character
From Pilgrimage Site to Upscale Residential Area
Pöstlingberg, a 539 m high mountain above the left bank of the Danube in Linz, has a rich history dating back to 1716. At that time, the mountain became a pilgrimage site when a Pietà was placed at the weather cross. The Pöstlingberg Church, one of Upper Austria's most famous landmarks, was consecrated in 1748 and developed over the centuries into a popular destination for pilgrims and excursionists. The military significance of Pöstlingberg began in 1809 when the French established fortifications there, which opened up the view of the city of Linz and made the mountain an attractive excursion destination. The opening of the Pöstlingbergbahn in 1898 and the creation of walking paths contributed to the tourist development of the area. Today, Pöstlingberg is an upscale residential area of Linz, attracting numerous visitors with its baroque pilgrimage church, the Grottenbahn, and the observation platform overlooking the city. The combination of nature, history, and the tranquil residential atmosphere makes Pöstlingberg a unique place in Linz.
Transit connections
Lines and modes from OpenStreetMap, frequency from the timetable (Linz AG Linien and ÖBB): local stops within walking distance, stations counted a little wider. As of: October 2026.
Access · travel time
Where can you get from here, by which mode, to which destination? The map colours every location in the district by real travel time (dark = fast).
Real travel time per inhabited location (250 m grid, clipped to the real district boundary) to destinations in Linz. Transit from the schedule router (Day = peak, Late = after 11pm), bike/walk/car over the street network (car computed without traffic, so rush hour takes correspondingly longer).
Leisure & culture
What makes the area lively: culture, green space, nightlife and sport.
- Theatres
Turm 20 (Cäcilia), Turm 20 Theater & Kulturverein
- Parks & green
Rosengarten
Publicly accessible culture and leisure venues within the district boundary, better-known first.
Climate & environment
On hot summer days, local cooling matters. With ≈6 trees per spot and water nearby: some cooling on hot days.
Public street and park trees from the City of Linz tree register, counted within 300 m of each inhabited spot. More trees mean more shade (climate) and more green (location). Private gardens are not included.
Light & shadow
Check the light anywhere. Type an address or click the map, pick a floor and drag through the day. The buildings cast their real shadows. Pan the map to explore.
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Real building heights (OpenStreetMap footprints with heights from the BEV laser scan), sun hours and shadows from sun position and geometry. How much of it reaches you also depends on orientation and windows. Terrain is included, from the official elevation model out to 12 km: a mountain to the south takes the winter sun just as the house opposite does. Where the sun only grazes a ridge, the figure remains an approximation.
What does living here cost?
Prices actually paid, per political district. Source: STATISTIK AUSTRIA, Immobilien-Durchschnittspreise 2025. What living in Linz costs →
Living & commercial
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Frequently asked questions
How well connected is Pöstlingberg by public transport?
From Pöstlingberg you reach Hauptplatz in the centre of Linz in about 20 minutes by public transport.
How green is Pöstlingberg?
Around 6 public street and park trees stand within 300 m of a typical spot in Pöstlingberg (little green), based on the City of Linz tree register.
Where can I find flats and commercial space in Pöstlingberg?
You can browse available homes and commercial spaces in Pöstlingberg in the wohnwahn search, each honestly rated for location, climate, greenery and commute.