Linz Culture and 2009

The final decision was made in 2005: Linz will be the European Capital of Culture 2009. Following an intensive preparation phase, the successful preliminary work based on the Linz Cultural Development Plan, and the development of an application plan – lead by the administrative office of the Department of Culture and Linz Culture. Linz Culture was the interface between Linz 2009 GmbH and the City of Linz.

Linz 09 was a risk worth taking and it has paid off magnificently – for Linz, for Upper Austria, for Austria, for Europe. A programme for 365 days that was colourful and varied and took into account the expectations of a wide range of visitors, from Linz, the region, and from abroad that was the task fort he European Capital of Culture year 2009.