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About Linz

Linz itself (pop. ~190.000) is the capital of Upper Austria (Oberösterreich), a highly dynamic state with respect to technology and industry, tourism, and culture. Linz is the European Capital of Culture in 2009 and is an attractive city featuring scenic surroundings. The latter include the Salzkammergut (~1h trip from Linz), which, with its numerous lakes and mountains, offers many leisure opportunities. Other major Austrian cities including Vienna and Salzburg can be conveniently reached by train.