The tram that traveled through time

Pöstlingbergbahn

The next thing we did was go to the old city center Hauptplatz (Main Square). From the Botanical garden, we went back to the Central Train Station (Linz Hauptbahnhof) and took a tram to get to Adventure world Pöstlingberg, one of Linz top attractions consisting in a trip with the Pöstlingbergbahn (an old 1898 carriage railway going through the Linz mountain), Linz’ Zoo, the Grottenbahn (the adventure land of dwarfs), a 1747 old basilica (Our lady of the Seven Sorrows) close to the top of the mountain and the Pöstlingbergbahn museum.

Traveling with the old style tram was quite pleasent. The first half of the trip, you go through the city, there are stops along the way and some of them were redesigned to represent the old stations (although not all). The second half you are already climbing the mountain (a pretty small one, to be honest but you still get a nice overall view of the city), through narrow roads, trees and interesting houses (some modern other more old style).

There are two carriage models (actually heard of a third one for summer, but since I haven’t seen it I cannot say for sure) and we were lucky to go with both of them. The first one has a more historic/traditional appearance both on the inside and on the outside, with wooden chairs, leather belts as locks for the windows and same leather type for handles.

The other one has a more modern style to it, but it keeps the wooden chairs only this time they are coated with leather. The best feature is the low – floor design which allows people with disabilities to get on the train without any problems and enjoy the ride.

Regarding tickets, they can be bought at a tourist info center directly at Hauptplatz, at a ticket machine in the station or online via a ticket app of “LINZ AG LINIEN”. There is no difference other than a warm welcome and an encouraging smile. You can buy just a uphill and downhill ticket for the train with 6 euros per person, or you can buy a 24 hours ticket which also gives you free rides for all public transport within the urban area of Linz for the whole day. For those that want to skip this ride, although I highly recommend not to…there is also the possibility to buy a 24 hours ticket for Linz without the Pöstlingbergbahn ride, which is a bit cheaper and you have similar benefits.

Another tip for the Adventure world Pöstlingberg, you can enjoy a free audio guide tour with 29 audio chapters for the tram, the top of Postlingberg and the Grottenbahn. All you need to do is install the Hearonymus – App on your phone and grab a pair of headphones and you are all set.

We didn’t manage to visit all of the attractions but we did see the Grottenbahn and enjoyed a fine cup of coffee and a delicious piece of Strudel at the top hill café. For those that have been there leave a comment and share your experience at any of the attractions.

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