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Lienz, Austria

Lienz is a medieval town in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is the administrative centre of the Lienz district, which covers all of East Tyrol.

Type City

Why go

  • Municipality in Tyrol, Austria.
  • Served by Lienz-Nikolsdorf Airfield.

History

Lienz is a medieval town in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It is the administrative centre of the Lienz district, which covers all of East Tyrol. The municipality also includes the cadastral subdivision of Patriasdorf.

Restaurants & places to go

Hochschoberhütte
Regional, Restaurant · Wikipedia: de:Hochschoberhütte · Ainet · hochschoberhuette.at
Indoor
Karlsbader Hütte
Regional, Restaurant · Wikipedia: de:Karlsbader Hütte · 1 Karlsbader Hütte, Tristach, 9907 · karlsbaderhuette.at
Indoor
Anna-Schutzhaus
Restaurant · Wikipedia: de:Anna-Schutzhaus · 28, Dölsach, 9991 · annaschutzhaus.com
Indoor
Kirchenwirt
Regional, Restaurant · Warme Küche von 11.30 - 14.00 Uhr / 18.00 - 21.00 Uhr Opening hours: Mo, Th-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 09:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options… · kirchenwirt-lienz.at
Indoor
Egger
Cafe · Filiale Lienz Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00; Sa 07:30-12:15 · 1 Am Markt, Lienz, 9900 · konditorei-egger.at
Indoor
Fasslwirt
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00 · 22 Aguntstraße, Lienz, 9900 · de-de.facebook.com
Indoor
La Gondola
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 11:00-22:00; Th-Su 11:00-22:00 · Lienz · lagondola-lienz.at
Indoor
Lemnos Badwirt
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-14:00,17:00-22:00 · 1b Rechter Drauweg, Lienz, 9900 · badwirt-lemnos.at
Indoor

109 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Lienz-Nikolsdorf Airfield 9.2 km to the centre
Lengberg, 7, AT
Outdoor
Zampieri Airfield 48 km to the centre
Enemonzo (UD), 36, IT
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Lienz, Austria
Lienz, Austria
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lienz-Nikolsdorf Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lienz, Austria. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

ÖBB
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

ÖBB Postbus
Intercity coach