Shore Excursion from Linz: St. Florian Abbey and Anton Bruckner
A Baroque abbey and the Bruckner organ
Photo: Isiwal, CC BY-SA 3.0 at, Wikimedia Commons
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Group
- up to 25 people
- Languages
- German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
This private shore excursion takes you from the Danube port of Linz to St. Florian Abbey, one of the largest Baroque monasteries in Upper Austria. Anton Bruckner was a choirboy and organist here, and he is buried beneath the great organ.
The Augustinian abbey of St. Florian stands over the grave of St. Florian, a Roman official drowned in the Enns River around the year 304. The Baroque complex by Carlo Antonio Carlone and Jakob Prandtauer impresses with its Marble Hall, imperial rooms and a magnificent library.
Anton Bruckner came to St. Florian as a boy and returned again and again. Your guide tells his story and shows you the basilica with the Bruckner organ and, where possible, the crypt where the composer rests, at his own wish, right below the organ.
This private shore excursion is planned around your ship's schedule. Your guide keeps an eye on the clock so you are back on board relaxed and on time.
Highlights
- The basilica and the Bruckner organ
- Bruckner's tomb beneath the organ
- The Marble Hall and imperial rooms
- The Baroque abbey library
- The legend of St. Florian
The route
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1Linz
Departure from the ship's dock.
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2Abbey courtyard
Baroque architecture and history.
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3Basilica
Bruckner organ and crypt.
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4Library and Marble Hall
The abbey's state rooms.
Who this tour is for
Music lovers, culture travelers and cruise passengers who already know Linz.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees for the abbey tour or organ concerts are not included in the tour price and are paid on site. Your guide will let you know in advance which tickets you will need.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour, so you pay one price per group, not per person. The amount depends on the duration and group size, and you receive a quote with your request.
Does half a day in Linz work for St. Florian?
Yes, St. Florian is only about half an hour from Linz. We plan departure and return around your ship's stop.
