--- title: Franz-Josef-Warte url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430009975/franz-josef-warte.html" description: "Change your perspective at the highest point on the Freinberg in Linz: after climbing the steps, you are rewarded with a wonderful view of Linz, the Danube, Urfahr and the Pöstlingberg." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Franz-Josef-Warte Franz-Josef-Warte =================== Linz, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/212557/F22F68E292C8E35FA24E96A860DACBE4A18409C96EE472A1CFAA278D6CA10F3A/franz-josef-warte-clinz-tourismus-steininger.jpg) Open copyright © Linz Tourismus Steininger Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212557/F22F68E292C8E35FA24E96A860DACBE4A18409C96EE472A1CFAA278D6CA10F3A/franz-josef-warte-clinz-tourismus-steininger.jpg "© Linz Tourismus Steininger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212557/F22F68E292C8E35FA24E96A860DACBE4A18409C96EE472A1CFAA278D6CA10F3A/franz-josef-warte-clinz-tourismus-steininger.jpg) Freinberg 4020 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Freinberg%2C%204020%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Freinberg%2C%204020%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.3038844&lon=14.263932599999976&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Change your perspective at the highest point on the Freinberg in Linz: after climbing the steps, you are rewarded with a wonderful view of Linz, the Danube, Urfahr and the Pöstlingberg. The Franz-Josef-Warte was built in 1888 in honor of the 40th anniversary of the office of Emperor Franz Josef. The plans were drawn up by Ignaz Scheck (Upper Austrian Construction Company). In 1912 a porter's apartment was added. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Franz-Josef-Warte** Freinberg 4020 Linz Phone [ +43 732 7070 ](tel:+437327070) E-Mail [info@linztourismus.at](#mailto) Web [www.linztourismus.at/freizeit/linz-…](https://www.linztourismus.at/freizeit/linz-entdecken/sehenswertes/historische-bauten-und-plaetze/franz-josef-warte "New window") https://www.linztourismus.at/freizeit/linz-entdecken/sehenswertes/historische-bauten-und-plaetze/franz-josef-warte --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Jan-Mar: Mon-Sun 10 am-4 pm Apr, May: Mon-Sun 9 am-6 pm Jun-Sep: Mon-Sun 8 am-8 pm Oct: Mon-Sun 9 am-5 pm Nov, Dec: Mon-Sun 10am-4 pm [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**Linz Linien: 26 - Vergeinerstraße [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [To the website](https://www.linztourismus.at/freizeit/linz-entdecken/sehenswertes/historische-bauten-und-plaetze/franz-josef-warte "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")