Linz sits on the picturesque river Danube and, as well as being an important economic hub and seat of higher learning, is a hot spot for tourism for the region.
As a result, this Austrian city has to cater for commuters, residents, students, business visitors as well as tourists.
This diverse mix of clientele can find a wide variety of entertainments on offer including bars, clubs and restaurants as well as historical and cultural treats. And, because Austria is one of only eight European countries where the sex industry is fully regulated and legalised, Linz can also offer sex. In this guide, we find out just what makes Linz such a hot spot for adults once the sun goes down; from brothels to strip clubs, laufhauses to sex saunas and some other alternatives you might not have considered.
Prostitution in Austria is a fully legal and regulated industry employing more than 10, sex workers, most of whom are from the former Eastern bloc region Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria. Though there are only a few hundred registered prostitutes in Linz, there are estimated to be more than double this with illegal migrants plying their trade through street prostitution or using online advertising. Legal workers from within the EU mainly find employment as brothel hostesses, escorts and masseuses.
Most are independent and their earnings from sexual services are distinct from those charged by the house. Alternatively, you can book an outcall service at your hotel by using one of the escort directories or agencies below. You can find out more about sex in Austria by reading our guide.
