Sports
Staying active is a great way to stay healthy, reduce stress, and meet new people—and Linz offers plenty of options for all fitness levels and interests.
Staying active is a great way to stay healthy, reduce stress, and meet new people—and Linz offers plenty of options for all fitness levels and interests.
The JKU (Johannes Kepler University) and other universities in Linz offer USI courses—affordable sports classes for students.
Options include football, volleyball, swimming, yoga, climbing, martial arts, dance, and more.
Most courses are very cheap (around €20–40 per semester).
You can register online: usi.jku.at
There are many gyms in Linz with student-friendly prices:
McFIT – Open 24/7, budget-friendly
FITINN – Cheap and popular
John Harris – More premium, with sauna and wellness
JKU Uni-Fit – A small gym on campus, ideal for JKU students
Linz is a great city for outdoor sports:
Running or biking along the Danube River
Hiking in Pöstlingberg, Kürnbergwald, or Mühlviertel
Skating and jogging in Donaupark
Public sports fields and basketball courts around the city
Parkbad Linz – Indoor and outdoor pools, slides, and saunas
Eislaufplatz Volksgarten – Ice skating in winter
Fitnessoase Biesenfeld – Pool and wellness area near JKU