Linz Mural Harbor: Street Art in the Port
Giant murals between cranes and warehouses
TopicOberösterreichPhoto: Thomas Ledl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
The port of Linz is home to Mural Harbor, one of Europe's largest graffiti galleries. This private tour shows huge murals by international artists and explains how Linz became a city of contemporary art.
Since 2012 street artists from around the world have painted the facades of warehouses, silos and industrial buildings in the harbor. There are now well over a hundred large works, and new ones keep appearing.
Your guide explains techniques, styles and backgrounds, from classic graffiti lettering to photorealistic portraits. You learn how the works are created and why an industrial port is the ideal canvas.
Mural Harbor fits the transformation of Linz from steel town to UNESCO City of Media Arts. On request the tour adds a boat ride through the harbor basin, where many murals look even better. Photographers will find unusual angles everywhere.
Highlights
- More than a hundred large murals
- Works by international street artists
- Industrial setting of the Linz port
- Techniques and styles explained
- Optional view from the water
The route
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1Harbor entrance
Introduction to the project
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2Warehouses
Large-scale murals
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3Silos and cranes
Art on an industrial scale
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4Harbor basin
Optional by boat
Who this tour is for
Great for art fans, photographers and younger travelers who want a surprising side of Linz.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees and tickets for cable cars, trains, boats or tastings are not included and are paid on site. Your guide is happy to tell you in advance what to expect.
Is the price per person or per group?
This is a private tour with a licensed Austrian tour guide. The price is per group, not per person, so it is just you and your own party.
Is a boat ride through the harbor possible?
Boat trips run in season and can be added on request. The ticket is not included.
