Central Europe 2014 - Linz (Austria)

It begins in Linz (In Linz beginnt's) goes the Austrian saying!

Downtown Linz in the center of the Hauptplatz square, one of the largest and widest squares in Austria

Austrian countryside scenery as viewed from our train journey

dreamy rail journey through the Austrian countryside

traditional houses, small villages and lots of greenery throughout the train journey from Vienna to Linz

wide streets of downtown Linz

having a Frankfurter meal

in the middle of the very wide Hauptplatz square in downtown Linz, one of the largest squares in Austria

bridge over the Danube river, Schlossmuseum in the background

along the Danube's riverbank, the river that inspired Strauss' "Beautiful Blue Danube"

An der Schonen Blauen Donau

one of many Baroque era buildings in downtown Linz

fountain in the courtyard

the neo-Gothic Neuer Dom Cathedral in Linz, inspired by the Cologne Gothic Cathedral

inside the Neuer Dom cathedral

Andre Rieu concert in Linz, what better place to attend the Strauss inspired concert in a city along the Danube River

the famous Andre Rieu waltz troupe

huge turnout for the waltz concert in Linz. All the famous Strauss classics including the "Beautiful Blue Danube" was performed!

a Waltzy night to remember

farewell Linz! Awaiting the train to the next destination

Auf wiedersehen Linz! We'll take back the unforgettable memories of this little town by the Danube!