Pixel on the water – Linz
Pixel am Wasser - Linz - opens during the summer season
The river Danube defines the city of Linz as no other natural feature. The busy traffic of excursion boats, barges and private water vehicles makes the river very lively in the summer. Pixel am Wasser, located on MZS Traisen, an old tug and pusher boat, captures this very specific aspect of Linz. MZS Traisen was launched in 1958 and remained in service until 1996. In 1997 it was purchased by the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Eisenbahn Geschichte, the Austrian Society for the History of Trains.
Three former cabins have been restored to form a suite for two people. In adapting it for purposes of a hotel, the original details have been kept intact and, as such, it is perhaps the least interpretive of the pixels in terms of contemporary design. However, the innovation lies largely in expanding the experience of the city, by bringing the pixel onto the Danube, and giving new life to an old boat.
The ship itself anchores in the Linzer harbour and provide insights into the Linzer industrial area combined with the unique romance of the waterfront near the city and the incomparable charm of a [house]boat.
“Cabin Boy / Old Salt” Peter supervises the ship throughout the year and assists you when having questions on site.
Impressionen unter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeycrCVnyuU