Settle into your new city with ease using MyLinz 

 

Moving to a new city can be both exciting and overwhelming—especially when you’re starting a new chapter in a completely new country. Whether you’re moving for work, school, family, or adventure, Linz has a lot to offer!

On these pages, we’ve gathered information for international residents and anyone new to the city of Linz to help you find your way around during your first few weeks. From finding housing and understanding local customs to childcare, education, healthcare, and leisure activities.

Linz is a vibrant city known for its blend of history, innovation, and high quality of life. As Austria’s third-largest city, it offers excellent job opportunities, cultural experiences, and an international community. It’s no surprise that Linz was awarded 2nd place as a European Rising Innovative City in November 2024!

If you’re planning to make Linz your new home for the long term, you’ll find important information on these pages to help you settle into our city and make the most of your time in Linz!

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Linz - your new home in Austria

Discover what makes Linz so special - from its historical charm and modern innovations to its vibrant culture and quality of life. This chapter gives you important insights into Linz's business scene, top universities and culinary traditions so that you can get to know the city better.
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Moving to Linz: Essential To-Dos

Get all the essentials for your move to Linz—from visas and paperwork to housing and public transport. This chapter guides you through key steps before and after arrival, making your transition smooth. Whether solo or with family, you'll feel at home quickly.
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Basics for a smooth start in Linz

Get practical tips for settling in Linz—whether you're here to work, study, or join family. These insights help you adjust quickly, so you can start enjoying all the city has to offer.
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Facts about living and working in Linz

Discover the key aspects of life in Linz — from work and business to leisure and community. These tips will help you settle in, build connections, and make the most of your new environment. Did you know, for example, that the sirens sound in Austria every Saturday at noon?
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Meet your community in Linz 

There are plenty of ways to meet people in Linz! Check out Meetup, Facebook groups, InterNations, or local sports clubs.

  • Expats Café, organized by the City of Linz, it offers a relaxed setting several times a year for connecting and exchanging ideas with internationals. The dates for 2026 are: Friday, March 13, 2026, 3:00–4:30 p.m., Foyer of the Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus), and Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:00–4:30 p.m., Foyer of the Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus)
  • Linz-Termine features many different events in Linz (in German)
  • Come2Upper Austria provides comprehensive information for internationals in Upper Austria
  • Come2Upper Austria - Events 
  • Howwasyourday the Social Run Club meets regularly for running and socializing
  • Parkrun it's a weekly running meet-up that you can just drop in on (in German) 
  • Facebook page for Expats in Linz
  • English Book Club connecting book lovers in Linz
  • Internations community for Expats in Linz
  • Glocals Linz is another community for Internationals
  • Meetup it's an online plattform used by many clubs and communities to share information about meet-ups
  • Chelsea Pub is a traditional and authentic English establishment in the center of Linz
  • Café Valdés is a charming, internationally influenced venue in the center of Linz that functions as a cozy coffeehouse during the day and transforms into a lively bar in the evening
  • Linz and Upper Austria Meetups is one of the most active private leisure communities in Linz
  • JKU International Welcome Center is a point of contact for organizational questions regarding your stay at JKU and in Austria
  • Kunstuniversität Linz International Office of the University of Arts Linz
  • WeClub is a membership-based leisure community in Linz
  • Skill association is a non-profit organization whose name stands for Sports, Culture, Integration, and Learning. The diverse program is primarily aimed at families, young people, as well as international and intercultural communities in Linz
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