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Editorial
Welcome to the world of Mondial Your DMC Partner for Central Europe
Since its foundation in 1966, Mondial has grown continuously into the largest privately owned travel company in Austria, with numerous branch offices in Austria, Germany, Czech Republic and Hungary. Then and now, the owner family acts in person to guarantee continuity, reliability and quality. At Mondial, six business divisions are united under one roof, interlocking and complementing one another like the wheels of a clock. Our business portfolio consists of:
Mag. Gregor Kadanka President
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Destination Management Corporate Events & Incentives (incoming and outgoing) Congress Management Business Travel Management (corporate service) Location Finder (corporate service) Best Treatment (medical service)
Thus, our clients are able to benefit from specialist know-how as well as a tourism company’s complete range of services. Find more information about our services on our website www.mondial-travel.com or contact us for a detailed presentation on
[email protected].
Mag. Wolfgang Lackner Managing Director Destination Management
Gregor Kadanka
Wolfgang Lackner
Located in the heart of Europe: Specialized in Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia
Berlin
We are pleased to offer unlimited services in 5 countries consisting of:
Prague Vienna Salzburg
Budapest
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hotel reservation (750 contracted hotels) B2B online reservation system product import via XML interface transfers for individuals and groups (own fleet of busses) ticket reservation (own ticket desk for all cultural events) special interest programs & package tours sightseeing tours / guides / museum entrances tailor-made itineraries for individuals and groups car rental for Central Europe
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Austria at a Glance Austria
10–90
A Aigen/Ennstal Arlberg
47 82
B Bad Blumau Bad Gastein Bad Hofgastein Bad Ischl Bad Kleinkirchheim Bad Waltersdorf Baden bei Wien
46 64–66 63–64 52 84–85 46 42
C Carinthia
83–90
D Dorfgastein Dürnstein
66 43
E East Tyrol
80–81
F Faaker See Fieberbrunn
90 73
G Galtür Gastein Valley Gmunden Graz
79 62–66 52 36–37
H Hallstatt Hochpuster Valley Hof bei Salzburg Hohe Tauern, Nationalpark
52 81 55 61, 80
I Igls Innsbruck
77 38–40
K Kals am Großglockner Kaprun Kirchberg Kitzbühel Klagenfurt Krems
80 61 69 68–73 89 43
L Laa an der Thaya Lech Lower Austria
44 82 41–44
M Mariazell
48
N Neustift/Stubai Valley
78
P Paznaun Pörtschach Puchberg/Schneeberg
79 88–89 44
S Salzburg Salzburger Land Salzkammergut Schladming-Dachstein, Region Seefeld Semmering Sillian St. Wolfgang Stubai Valley Styria
T Telfs-Buchen Tyrol
77 67–79
U Upper Austria Uttendorf
49–52 61
V Velden Vienna Vorarlberg
87, 89 10–30 82
W Wachau Warmbad-Villach Werfenweng Wörthersee
43 90 56 86–89
Z Zell am See
58–61
Czech Republic
91–95
Pilsen Prague
95 91–95
Hungary
96–101
Bad Sárvár Budapest
101 96–100
Slovakia
110–111
Bratislava
110–111
Slovenia
109
Portoroz
109
Hamburg Berlin Regensburg
31–35 54–66 50–52, 55 47 74–77 44 81 51 78 45–48
Germany
102–108
Berlin Hamburg Munich
104–106 108 102–103
Regensburg
München
129 Geinberg
Braunau
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Vöcklabruck 1
Gmunden
Wallersee
A1
Mondsee Hof b.S. Mondsee
Munich
SALZBURG
München
D
158
Hallein Ulm
BREGENZ A14
München
Reutte
Dornbirn
Kirchberg
Kitzbühel
179
Feldkirch
Imst
Lech
Telfs-
Mieming Buchen 189
A12
177
Schwaz
Seefeld Reith b.Seefeld
Zirl
Galtür
180
Rettenbachferner Tiefenbachferner
Bad Ischl
Abtenau
Hallstätter See
Werfenweng 320
Dachstein
Bischofshofen
Schladming Flachau 99
Bad Hofgastein
St. Lo Mura
Tamsweg
108
Hintertuxer Gletscher
Milano Bozen
Kals am Großglockner Heiligenblut
Mölltaler Gletscher
EAST TYROL
Flattach
Hopfgarten im Defereggental
St. Moritz
A10
Lienz Sillian
Meran
Spittal/D.
Dr
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KötschachMauthen Hermagor/ Nassfeld
Italy
CAR Bad Kleinkirchheim
Millstätter See
100
100
Bozen
Feldkirchen i.K. Ossiacher Ma See
Villach Warmbad Villach Faaker See
Pörtsc Velden
Wör A11
Udine
Impressum
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Grundlsee Bad Aussee
St. Michael i.L. A13
Stubaier Gletscher
Mondial GmbH & Co. KG Operngasse 20b, 1040 Vienna, Austria Print: Friedrich VDV, Vereinigte Druckereien- und Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, Linz Graphic Design: Klepp & Partners GmbH, Vienna Cover: Österreich Werbung, Photographer: Peter Burgstaller
Traunsee
145
Bad Gastein
Neustift Längenfeld
Attersee
St. Wolfgang
Dorfgastein
Kitzsteinhorn
TYROL
A10
311
Kaprun
Krimml
Landeck
S16
Dienten am Hochkönig
168 Zell am Ziller
Igls
Wolfgangsee
Zell am See
161 Uttendorf
Fügen
Hall i.T.
INNSBRUCK
Bludenz
FL
311 Leogang
Saalbach-Hinterglemm
Berwang
VORARLBERG Vaduz
A12 Wörgl
Pertisau
Altenrhein
Fieberbrunn
Inn
Achensee
ach
Zürich
178
Salz
Bodensee
St. Gilgen
SALZBURGER LAND Hallstatt
Augsburg Kufstein
Bad Schallerb
UPPER AUSTRIA Obertrumer See
München
Eferding
A8
141 Ried im Innkreis
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Germany Friedrichshafen
Schärding
Photos and texts are kindly supported by Austrian National Tourist Board, Vienna Tourist Board, German National Tourist Board, Czech Tourism, Hungarian National Tourist Office, Budapest Tourism and all other federal, regional and city tourist offices. The categorization of the hotels (***-*****) corresponds to the country standards.
Austria at a Glance highway interstate road long distance road street number airport national border border to federal provinces contracted hotels other cities & villages
Czech Republic
glacier
Prague Waidhofen a.d. Thaya
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Pilsen Prague
Gmünd 2
Zwettl St. Stefan am Walde
Laa a. d.Thaya
Horn
Mistelbach
Gars am Kamp
Hollabrunn 303
Langenlois
Freistadt
Krems a. d. Donau Don
Bad Zell
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A22
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Tulln
LINZ
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Slovakia
Stockerau
S5
Dürnstein
310
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VIENNA
Melk
1 A25
Hainburg a.d.Donau
ST. PÖLTEN
Wels
A1
LOWER AUSTRIA
Amstetten
A1 Bad Hall
A21
Steyr
18
Waidhofen a.d. Ybbs
A4
Mödling Baden bei Wien
20
Bruck a.d. Leitha 60
Neusiedl am See
A3 50
A2 Lackenhof
Kirchdorf a.d. Krems A9
Podersdorf am See
Wiener Neustadt
Budapest
EISENSTADT Rust
Göstling a.d.Ybbs
Windischgarsten
Bratislava
S4
Puchberg/ Schneeberg
Mariazell
Neunkirchen Bad Erlach Mattersburg S6
Semmering
20
Neusiedler See Pamhagen
S31
Mürzzuschlag Eisenerz Aigen im Ennstal
S6
115
A9
Mur Leoben
114
Oberpullendorf
Kapfenberg Bruck a. d. Mur Bad Tatzmannsdorf
STYRIA
Oberwart S36
Weiz
S35
Knittelfeld
orenzen ob au
63
Bad Sárvár
Bad Waltersdorf Bad Blumau
54
Köflach 70
GRAZ
A2
Gleisdorf Fürstenfeld Loipersdorf
319
Feldbach
317 A9
RINTHIA
Bad Gleichenberg
Wolfsberg St. Veit/Glan
A2
Deutschlandsberg
Leibnitz Ehrenhausen
94
Hungary
Bad Radkersburg
70 Völkermarkt
chach
rthersee KLAGENFURT
Hartberg
Stegersbach
Judenburg
altschacher See
BURGENLAND
Krieglach-Alpl
80
Klopeinersee 82
91
Potoroz
Slovenia
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Mondial General Information Destination Management
Foundations of our work are the close ties to service providers from all across Central Europe, ties that have grown over the years and that have been tried and tested on numerous occasions.
an family business has effectively handled a total of more than 1,700 conferences on a national and international level. The scale of events varies and ranges from 100 to 29.000 delegates. This wealth of experience enables us to set a perfect stage for every conference.
Our clients can expect that we, as a Professional Congress Organiser, take responsibility from the very start: we advise, guide and assist throughout the complex and multi-faced process of event planning and executions as well as post-congress management.
Besides the headquarters in Vienna, Mondial Congress & Events operates branch offices in Baden, Barcelona, Berlin, Budapest, Düsseldorf, Istanbul, Malaga, Prague, Salzburg and Warsaw.
Mondial ranks among the leading PCOs on an international level, with more than four decades of enriching experience since its establishment in 1966. To date, the Austri-
©WienTourismus/Karl Thomas As Destination Management Company, we act as an interface between service providers and our clients from all over the world, between supply and demand. We speak our clients’ language and always act in their best interest. Jointly, we optimise procedures and seamlessly integrate our services into their organisational structure, offering a flexible range of services instead of rigid service applications. As partner on-site, we assist in developing custom-tailored products for every market and target group.
Congress Management Each association and each congress tells a story. Ours has taught us that success does not just come from experienced employees and innovative technologies. That is why Mondial aims to highlight an association’s objectives and priorities in order to find individual solutions.
Portfolio • PCO – Professional Congress Organiser • DMC – Conference Travel Agency • AMC – Association Management Company
This results not only in the widest choice but also the highest quality available in the region, an offer that needs not fear comparison. As market leader, we are also able to guarantee premium conditions in any and every regard. In our field, everything revolves around our clients’ wishes. We are the reliable partner on-site, the perfect liaison. Portfolio • DMC – Destination Management • Tours & Transport • Ticket Office • Online Booking System & XML Interface
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Best Treatment
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Corporate Events & Incentives The world over, Central Europe has an excellent reputation in most medical fields. Whether you are in search of doctors, specialists, clinics or spas, Best Treatment makes high-standard medical care available to you in Austria, Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic. We make sure that during your stay, you can fully concentrate on what matters most – your health and well-being. As your gateway to medical care in Central Europe, Best Treatment cooperates with all leading clinics, covering the complete spectrum of medical treatments. We are in close contact with the most renowned health centres and clinics within the areas we operate in. We make sure that you receive the best medical care available, custom-tailed to your needs and expectations.
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Location Finder Whether it is a seminar, conference, congress or event – we will take on the nerve-racking search for a suitable hotel or the appropriate location for your event – time-saving, personal & free of charge. Based on your requirements, Mondial will present you with suitable offers for easy comparison. In the case that none of our suggestions suits you, we will release the options, at no cost to you. In addition, your contact person at Mondial remains available for you throughout the project. After almost 50 years of industry experience, we know strengths and highlights of our partners. Benefit from our long-standing business relationships and the associated advantages.
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The Latin word “incendere” means “to set on fire”. Corporate Events and Incentives intend to spark motivation and team spirit. With novel ideas and expertise gained over many years, our dedicated team will create truly exciting custom-tailored “experiences” for your event or incentive that go far beyond the ordinary, inspiring clients or members alike. We guided companies through all aspects of planning and staging corporate events either in Austria or abroad.
Gerstner Beletage at Palais Todesco © WienTourismus/Peter Rigaud
As a “one-stop-shop”, we offer an all-round service, from travel management, accommodation and social programmes to onsite support – most importantly, however, setting the stage for a perfect production. All projects are custom-tailored to the clients‘ wishes.
Mondial has organised numerous events and incentive projects successfully all over the world, and we know that it’s attention to detail that counts. Our burning enthusiasm helps us to set every event alight. Portfolio • Corporate Events • Incentive Trips • Product Presentations and Launches • Meetings and Conferences • Exclusive Group Tours and Company Excursions • Gala Evenings • Mega-Events • Team Building Events • Road Shows • Trade Fair Excursions
Tour Programs Austria’s Regional Capitals
Schönbrunn Palace © Österreich Werbung/Peter Burgstaller Three of Austria‘s regional capitals are UNESCO listed, and all are worth a visit. From Vienna via Salzburg to Bregenz, explore Austria‘s vibrant cities. Arrival airport: Vienna Departure airport: Zurich or Memmingen Suggested duration: 10 days Highlights along the way: Sipping coffee in Vienna, following Haydn‘s footsteps in Eisenstadt, dinner in Gourmet Graz, the obligatory Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg, heading up into the Alps from Innsbruck, enjoying a performance on the Lake Constance floating stage at the Bregenz Festival. Vienna – Austria‘s Capital City Vienna has been honoured as a UNESCO World Heritage Site twice, for its historic town centre and for the Baroque Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens. You will witness a unique blend of architectural styles, from the striking Gothic St. Stephen‘s Cathedral at the heart of the city, to the exquisite Baroque architecture of the Hofburg. After you have visited the sights, bring the day to a close in an authentic heuriger wine cellar with a glass of Viennese Wine. Salzburg – Capital of Salzburger Land In 1997, the Baroque old town of Salzburg was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Architectural delights include the splendid Baroque palaces of Mirabell and Hellbrunn, the Salzburg Cathedral, and the medieval Hohensalzburg Fortress, situated high above the town. Make sure you plan a stop at the famous Getreidegasse, where you will find the birthplace of classical music composer Mozart. Graz – Capital of Styria It was the fascinating combination of architecture that prompted UNESCO to declare Graz and its historic town centre a World Heritage Site. The town, characterized by a Mediterranean flair, boasts a wonderful medieval square and the Schlossberg, a hill that juts out from the heart of the city and houses the landmark Clock Tower. Innsbruck – Capital of Tirol Even as you draw near to Innsbruck, the picturesque beauty of the city against the mountain backdrop has already begun to work its magic. Admire the treasures of the Renaissance Ambras Castle and Golden Roof, stand in silent contemplation in the Imperial Palace, or just enjoy the charming streets and passageways. Sports enthusiasts will love the Bergisel Ski Jump with it‘s fantastic view.
Linz – Capital of Upper Austria The Landstrasse runs through the heart of Linz, past narrow, idyllic lanes and through the attractive Baroque main square. Just a few steps away is the Neuer Dom, Austria‘s largest and second tallest church. The banks of the Danube, however, are quite different, scoring points for their modern architecture. On one bank the Ars Electronica invites you to explore the world of multi-media experiments, and on the other the Lentos Museum opens the doors to 19th and 20th century art.
Czech Republic Germany
Slovakia
St. Pölten
Bregenz
Salzburg Innsbruck
Vienna
Linz
Eisenstadt
Austria
Klagenfurt Italy
Graz
Hungary
Slovenia
Klagenfurt – Capital of Carinthia Klagenfurt is nestled on the scenic banks of the Lake Wörthersee, one of the most popular bathing lakes in Carinthia, and has been honoured many times for its historic town centre, culture and sights. The arcaded walkways, passages and courtyards are now home to boutiques, bars and beer gardens, which couple with the Mediterranean climate and give the city its unique feel. Klagenfurt‘s emblem, the stone figure of the Lindwurm on Neuer Platz, acts as a reminder of the legend surrounding the city‘s beginnings. Bregenz – Capital of Vorarlberg The ancient Romans settled in Bregenz more than 2000 years ago. Today, the townscape is fashioned around its medieval town centre and the Baroque St. Martins Tower with its imposing onion dome. Nevertheless, Bregenz is also a mecca for modern architecture, and the Kunsthaus Bregenz on the shores of Lake Constance is possibly the most impressive example. The lake also plays host to the annual Bregenz Festival, which has established itself as a cherished cultural attraction amongst music lovers throughout the world with its extraordinary floating stage. Eisenstadt – Capital of Burgenland Those who venture to Eisenstadt, the capital of Burgenland, will discover that there is one musician is present at every turn: Joseph Haydn.From 1761, Haydn was bandmaster to the Esterházy court for 40 years. Esterházy Palace is a major attraction with its stately halls that host numerous concerts. There is also the International Haydn Festival which is equally renowned. St. Pölten – Capital of Lower Austria The youngest provincial capital boasts a long historical tradition. Its municipal charter goes back to the 12th century, but St. Pölten really experienced its heyday in the 17th century. It possesses several delightful old town squares – the Herrenplatz, Rathausplatz and Riemerplatz – adorned with beautiful Baroque and Jugendstil facades.
City view of Salzburg © Tourismus Salzburg GmbH
St. Martins Tower Bregenz © Curt Huber
City view of Innsbruck © 2010 TVB Innsbruck
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Tour Programs Imperial Tour
Charles Bridge © CzechTourism.com Bask in splendour and romance in each of Europe’s Imperial Cities – Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Arrival airport: Prague Departure airport: Budapest Suggested duration: 11 days Highlights along the way: Bask in splendour and romance in each of Europe’s Imperial Cities – Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Prague, Czech Republic Prague’s historic centre has been included on the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites since 1992. Your introduction to this fairy tale city begins with a panoramic tour as you drive through the city and arrive at the amazing Hradcany Castle where you will stroll down the Golden Lane. Afterwards, enjoy your visit to the beautiful St. Vitus
Cathedral as well as the lovely statue-lined Charles Bridge. Prague – Vienna, Austria A scenic ride through the countryside takes you from Prague into the grand city of Vienna, the former capital of the AustroHungarian Empire. Begin with a visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years, before continuing through Vienna’s city centre, visiting the gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Along the way, behold the beautiful architecture, scenic parks and gothic spires that fill the city. Vienna – Budapest, Hungary This morning your journey continues to Budapest, the „Queen of the Danube“, truly one of the world‘s most beautiful cities. Upon arrival, an informative local expert
introduces you to the area. First, visit the Matthias Church, site of many coronations of kings. Next, visit the Fisherman’s Bastion with its white walls, towers and arcades for spectacular views. Continue to historic Old Buda and Gellert Hill, followed by the Parliament. Budapest – Szentendre –Visegrad – Budapest Begin your day with a visit to the beautiful baroque town of Szentendre and the former Renaissance capital of Visegrad for a magnificent view of the Danube Bend and the Borzsony Mountains. Travel back in time with a visit to a 14th-century castle. Then, enjoy a special Renaissancestyle dinner at the castle restaurant and re-enact the days of medieval times. Complete with wine and music, this highlight will end your fascinating cultural journey.
Prague Czech Republic
Vienna
Austria Budapest Hungary
Route of the Emperors and Kings
View of the Volksgarten, museums and Parliament © WienTourismus/Christian Stemper This route offers a magnificent landscape on each side of the Danube, baroque palaces, mysterious castles, medieval cities and splendid mansions. Arrival airport: Regensburg Departure airport: Vienna Suggested duration: 10 days Highlights along the way: As part of the Danube valley, the Route of Emperors and Kings shows a unique wealth of sights: the cultural landscape of the Wachau, the abbey of Melk, and Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. The Danube, the second largest river in Europe, has always served as a transport route for people and goods. It functioned as a route for ideas and culture, first from
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the Orient to the Occident and later in the opposite direction. Numerous historical and art monuments testify to the rich and varied history that took place here: ancient excavation sites, medieval towns, monasteries and castles, baroque abbeys, palaces and residences, and modern museums of every style of art. The itinerary takes the traveller from Regensburg to Passau and Linz, makes its way through the picturesque Strudengau and the narrow Nibelungengau with Lubegg and Artstetten palaces. This section of the Danube is rightly called „the region of abbeys and pilgrimages.“ Melk offers its majestic Benedictine abbey and opens the doors to the Wachau valley: ending at Krems, it is one of the most
beautiful natural sights in the world and is part of UNESCO‘S World Cultural and Natural Heritage. A relaxing stop might be made in one of the lovely towns along the Danube, like Aggsbach, Spitz and Weissenkirchen. The Dürnstein Ruins remind you of the English king Richard Lionheart, who was kept captive here during the twelfth century. From Krems, you continue via Tulln to Vienna, the centre of the Habsburg Empire and of the former imperial-royal monarchy. Imperial splendour can be imbibed here: the Imperial Palace, St. Stephen‘s Cathedral, Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, the many museums and the numerous aristocratic mansions along the Ring Boulevard make Vienna one of the most important cultural capitals in Europe.
Regensburg
Czech Republic
Passau Germany
Krems Tulln
Linz Melk Vienna Austria
Tour Programs Romantic Road of Austria
Schlögener Schlinge © Donau OÖ/Weissenbrunner The Austrians have a romantic nature themselves. For visitors who long for an extra helping of romance, the Romantic Road of Austria is the one to follow. Arrival airport: Salzburg Departure airport: Vienna Suggested duration: 8 days Highlights along the way: St. Wolfgang and its famous backdrop, popular wedding location Lake Traunsee, the UNESCO World Heritage village of Hallstatt and the Wachau region with its mild climate and outstanding wines. Like a 380km-long string of pearls, the Romantic Road connects the most beautiful landscapes of Austria, passing fantastic lakes and mountain panoramas, as well as especially worthwhile villages.
Starting from Salzburg, the road leads you through the provinces of Upper Austria and Lower Austria to the capital Vienna. In true romantic style, the road also takes you to some highly emotional and even fateful places. In Bad Ischl, for example, Emperor Franz Joseph got engaged to Empress Sisi, and years later he met her here for the last time before she was murdered. Several bathing lakes along the road that winds through Salzkammergut radiate a unique romantic atmosphere. Lake Traunsee is popular for wedding celebrations, especially at Seeschloss Ort Castle, located on an idyllic island and hosting weddings that only be found in fairytales. The Salzkammergut, known as the Austrian Lake District, is in fact said to be one of the most beautiful areas in Austria, with brea-
thtaking mountain scenery and deep blue lakes. The charming village of Hallstatt located on Lake Hallstatt is even a member of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Apart from picturesque scenery, the Romantic Road passes numerous cultural highlights. Once it reaches the Danube, the road gets to one of Europe’s most beautiful river valleys – the Wachau. Here, at the so-called Schlögener Schlinge, the river takes an almost 360° turn and mystic ruins and castles provide the romantic atmosphere.
Czech Republic
Germany St. Wolfgang Salzburg
Melk Krems Bad Ischl
Gmunden Hallstatt
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Austria
The final stop on your tour is Vienna. The capital of Austria is bubbling with temptations. It begins with sweet treats at Demel and ends with an unbelievably charming walk around the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace, the residence of former emperors.
Excursions for your Austrian road trip
Grossglockner High Alpine Road © Archiv Großglockner Hochalpenstraßen AG Grossglockner High Alpine Road The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is probably the most well known stretch of road in Austria. The most famous alpine road leads you into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, to the highest mountain in Austria, the Grossglockner (3,798m) and its glacier, the Pasterze. You will have a driving and nature experience of a special kind on 48km of high alpine road with 36 bends, and an altitude ascent to 2,504 metres! You pass through a unique world of mountains with blossoming alpine meadows, fragrant mountain forests, massive cliffs and eternal ice to the foot of the Grossglockner, the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe. The road is a dream for motorcyclists as well as cyclists who love a serious sporting challenge.
Along the Danube The journey along the Danube starts in Passau, a charming town on the border between Austria and Germany. The first attraction along the way is the „Donauschlinge“ near Schlögen. From here it is past Wilhering Monastery to Linz where the road leaves the Danube for a short diversion to St. Florian, through the ancient Roman town of Enns and on towards Steyr. The route takes you to the start of the Wachau, resplendent with monasteries and ruins towering high above the Danube. From the Wachau you travel to Vienna, before following the Danube eastwards towards Hainburg, a small town on the edge of the DonauAuen National Park. It is here that the river leaves Austrian territory once again and your Danube tour ends.
The South Styrian Wine Route The South Styrian wine route, which in part runs along the border to Slovenia, is lined with vineyards that are especially pleasant to visit in autumn, when the countryside is at its most colourful. The route, in total more than 25km long, leads through the heart of Styria’s biggest wine growing region where some of Austria’s best white wines are grown. In the picturesque villages along the route you will also find some of Austria’s best chefs. At the Sattlerhof, Willi Sattler produces wines that rank among the best in the country and in the attached restaurant his brother serves homemade cuisine at a high level. For those interested in the history of wine making, there are wine museums in Kitzeck and Gamlitz that show the development of the wine production.
The South Styrian Wine Route © Steiermark Tourismus/ikaruss.cc
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Vienna
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien © Österreich Werbung/Peter Burgstaller
Vienna – the City of Music With its successful blend of imperial tradition and contemporary creativity, the Austrian capital is nowadays a vibrant cultural metropolis in the heart of Europe. Vienna was the politically powerful and geographical centre of Europe for 500 years, just as long as the rule of the Habsburgs. With their palaces, government buildings and parks they left a substantial
Vienna State Opera © Österreich Werbung/Peter Burgstaller legacy in Vienna and the surrounding area. Under the family brand “Imperial Austria” this legacy is preserved and presented today in a timely manner. Imperial Romance & World-Class Art A stroll around Vienna is like a journey back in time to the city’s imperial past. Examples of the capital’s rich cultural heritage and reminders of bygone imperial
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splendor await you around every corner. A walk along the city’s showpiece boulevard is a sightseeing experience to remember as the Ring is lined with grand buildings and beautiful parks on both sides. Vienna also boasts world-renowned museums, art collections and works of art like the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien (Museum of Fine Arts), the Belvedere Palace, the Leopold Museum in the MuseumsQuartier and the Albertina. Vienna – City of Music Vienna, as a city of music, enjoys a paramount reputation around the world. No other city has been home to so many composers of international renown. Some, such as Schubert, Strauss, Schoenberg and Berg were born there, others, such as Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Brahms and Mahler chose to live there. It boasts one of the world’s finest orchestras – the Vienna Philharmonic – as well as the Vienna Symphony Orchestra and several other orchestras and ensembles of note. The Vienna State Opera is one of the world’s leading opera houses, and is joined by three more in the city. In Vienna, the ball season reaches its peak in January and February. The old tradition of carnival balls continues to thrive in the city. Each year more than 450 balls take place in Vienna. The Opera Ball at the Vienna State Opera is legendary.
Lifestyle – Imperial Nostalgia & Contemporary Trends Events such as the Life Ball and the Festival of Electronic Music convey a lifestyle that appeals to the modern tourist. During the summer, Viennese and tourists alike throng not only to Prater park with the famous Giant Ferris Wheel, but also to the Copa Cagrana on Danube Island – which boasts the Danube Island Festival, Europe’s largest free open-air party in June. From mid-November to Christmas, Vienna’s prettiest squares transform into magical Christmas markets. The aroma of Christmas bakery items and hot punch creates a pre-Christmas atmosphere. Viennese Cuisine Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz, Sacher Torte and Kaiserschmarren: these are just a few of the instantly recognizable and worldfamous staples of Viennese cuisine. Each dish perfectly illustrates how different culinary influences come together in the city. Vienna is the only metropolis in the world that grows enough wine within city limits to be worth mentioning. Wine is an integral part of Vienna. The wine tavern districts on the gentle hillsides of the Vienna Woods extend an invitation to seriously “study” Vienna and its wines.
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Discover Vienna Bus Sightseeing Tours
© Mondial Hop on Hop off If you want to see Vienna in a comfortable way, you could learn to love the Hop On/ Hop Off buses that take you to all of the important sights. The ticket permits you to get on and off the bus as many times as you want during a one-day period. Vienna Sightseeing Tours Enjoy also the daily sightseeing tours, where a varied program with the most beautiful sights in Vienna awaits you. The “Wienerwald Tour” is also very popular: it includes visits to Mayerling – the location of the sensational tragedy of the suicide of Crown Prince Rudolf – as well as Heiligenkreuz Abbey. There are also bus tours in the footsteps of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Strauss or Gustav Klimt.
Sightseeing in a luxury limousine Whether a Vienna tour, a trip to the nearby Vienna Woods, trips to Wachau, Salzkammergut or cities such as Salzburg, Prague and Budapest, we offer you tours planned according to your personal interests far away from mass tourism. Professional and multilingual driver-guides are also available of course. Mondial Bus See Vienna in the comfort of your own luxurious private 8- to 79-seater bus. Whether you are travelling with a group of friends or are on a business retreat our private tours are the ideal way to see the city. A capable team of professional guides can offer tours including political history, art, architecture, as well as give you unique insider information on this amazing city.
Vienna by boat, bicycle & segway
Sightseeing at the Albertinaplatz © Österreich Werbung/Peter Burgstaller
Walks in Vienna
Apart from bus tours, you can also discover Vienna by bicycle, segway and by boat – on the Danube Canal and the Danube itself.
Vienna is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With all the extravagances of the Habsburg Empire, its elegant palaces, magnificent churches, old cobblestoned lanes and a culture which resonates with music and romance, it is an all-time favourite with tourists worldwide.
A classic Vienna Bike or Segway Tour is one of the best ways to see Vienna. Drive around the historic capital with qualified guides while receiving historical and current-day information.
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Discover Vienna also from the waves. Relax on board and watch the landscape, and the sights such as the Danube Tower, the Ring Tower, the Urania Observatory, and many others, passing by. Experience navigating through one or two of the locks as the boat is raised or lowered where the water levels of the Danube differ because of the dams.
Come and explore the capital city of Austria, its splendid boulevards, palaces, mansions and churches as well as typical Viennese locations and hidden treasures. Its compactness and its many pedestrian streets make it a paradise for walkers.
At the Burggarten © WienTourismus/ Peter Rigaud
Choose between a great variety of topics: from “Vienna at First Glance” to “Unknown Underground Vienna” to “Vienna in the Footsteps of the Third Man”.
Vienna Ring Tram
Experience the Prater
Explore Vienna’s magnificent ring boulevard with all its glorious sights such as the Vienna State Opera, Imperial Palace, Parliament, City Hall and much more while enjoying the audio-visual information offered by the multimedia system.
It is entertaining and exciting, also relaxing and quiet. One part contains attractions ranging from a nostalgic merry-goround to an ultra-modern roller coaster. In the other area one finds widespread meadows, shady trees and quiet paths.
The Vienna Ring Tram departs on a lap of the Ring every 30 minutes from Schwedenplatz – all year round, daily from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm.
The Giant Ferris Wheel is one of the most frequented attractions. At the entrance area, a “Panorama” tells the history of this monumental ferris wheel – with nostalgic installations that drift past you in giant ferris wheel cars.
Inside the wagons (31 seats), LCD screens inform you about the highlights along the route, supplemented with information in several languages over the headphones. A special children’s program is also available for the youngest passengers to listen to.
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At Madame Tussauds, visitors can encounter celebrities from around the world up close: from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Empress Elisabeth and Gustav Klimt to Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman.
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Discover Vienna Excursions around Vienna
Klosterneuburg Abbey © Stift Klosterneuburg/Michael Zechanys Klosterneuburg Abbey Not far from Vienna, one finds the 900-year-old Klosterneuburg Abbey with its sacred art treasures, including the “Verdun Altar”, and an impressive view of baroque splendor. From May 2011 the archbishop’s hat, the “holy crown” of Austria, can now be seen permanently in the newly adapted treasury. Tip: The abbey is home to the oldest and one of the biggest wineries in Austria and offers tastings and wine for sale in the abbey’s vinotheque. Schloss Hof – Imperial Palace Barely an hour’s ride from Vienna, a fascinating Baroque world of experience awaits you: the imperial Schloss Hof. The magnificent ensemble with its lordly palace, beautiful Terraced Garden and idyllic
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Manor Farm was laid out in the late 1720s as an impressive country home and hunting lodge for Prince Eugene of Savoy. Esterházy Palace The most important cultural monument in Burgenland was the main residence of the royal family for more than 300 years. With their ceremonial furnishings, the magnificent rooms are a vivid reminder of the princely past and life at the court. A sightseeing visit through the Palace leads to the famous Haydn Hall – a concert hall that not only has one of the world’s best acoustics but is also the original site of Joseph Haydn’s works, and to the exhibition “Highlights of Esterházy Palace – The return of the collections” with its valuable exhibits from the royal collections.
A Glimpse behind the Scenes Vienna is the world’s capital of music. One of its most sought-after “export goods” is the Viennese Waltz, the dance in three quarter time that waltz king Johann Strauss triumphantly took across the globe. Being able to dance a waltz is a skill that everybody should master before going to a ball in Vienna. So what could be more logical than learning this lilting dance where it is at home – in the Austrian capital? “waltz in vienna. the boutique dance school” stands for exclusive, tailor-made & personal ballroom dance tuitions for groups, individual couples and single persons, and unique Grand Ballroom & After Dinner dance shows for magnificent Balls, Gala Dinners and Social Events in Vienna.
Designer Outlet Parndorf 130 leading brands, one location, amazing offers Discover your favourite designer brands at up to 70% off all year round. The beautiful setting is inspired by traditional Austrian architecture and, with its cafes and restaurants, children’s play area, free parking and more than 130 designer stores, it offers something for everyone: from iconic fashion brands like Prada, Armani, Bally and Gucci to sport labels, like Nike and Adidas, and high-street favourites like Guess, Diesel and Desigual. From Vienna centre, you can reach Designer Outlet Parndorf by car in just 30 minutes. Shuttle buses run daily from opposite the State Opera to the Designer Outlet and back to Vienna.
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Wine tavern Schübel-Auer © WienTourismus/Peter Rigaud
Find out how apple strudel is made, what is involved in wine production, or take a look at Augarten Porcelain Manufactory – ideal for those already familiar with Vienna’s main sights or looking for something slightly off the beaten track.
Vineyard and Wine Cellar Tours Vienna’s heurigers – the homely taverns serving fine wine and buffet food – are legendary. Some of the heurigers and vintners run tours, allowing a first-hand glance at vineyards and wine cellars.
Apple Strudel Show Onlookers not only learn how this divine Viennese dessert is made, but are also given the original Viennese Apple Strudel recipe to try out for themselves at home.
Cooking and baking courses Viennese cuisine is seasoned with the ingredients of the imperial and royal monarchy and sweetened with the famous Viennese pastries and cakes. The best way to become familiar with Viennese cuisine is to learn how to prepare it yourself.
Tours of the Schlumberger Cellars The Schlumberger sparkling wine cellars are the oldest of their kind in Austria. These romantic labyrinthine cellars stretch for several kilometres below ground to reveal a fascinating blend of contemporary and traditional features.
Culinary tours of Vienna Vienna is famous for its cuisine, its coffee house culture and the ‘Heurige’ wine taverns. The culinary facets of the city can best be explored on a tour.
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Mondial_2013_JMW__ 18.02.13 12:23 Seite 1 The Jewish Museum Vienna is located at Palais Eskeles and offers exhibitions on the Vienna’s Jewish history, religion and tradition. The unique collections are presented in a visible storage area. The great Viennese synagogues that existed before 1938 can be visited virtually. At Museum Judenplatz, the impressive foundations of the medieval synagogue and an exhibition about Jewish life in medieval Vienna are to be visited. Jewish Museum Vienna, Dorotheergasse 11, 1010 Vienna Sunday to Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Closed on Saturday Museum Judenplatz, Judenplatz 8, 1010 Vienna Sunday to Thursday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Closed on Saturday
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Visiting Mozart and discoVering the world of Music
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haus der Musik Haus der Musik is a modern interactive experimental museum in the historic city centre as well as the location where the Vienna Philharmonic was founded. Five floors are dedicated to the presentation of the fascinating world of music and sound. Test your own musical talent on the conductor’s virtual rostrum, experience the original Viennese New Year’s concert in top picture and sound quality and compose your own waltz. Discover the world of the great composers and try our new installation „virto-stage“, where human gestures turn into dramaturgical instruments.
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Domgasse 5 is the only one of Mozart’s dwellings that still exists today in Vienna. Mozart fans of all ages are provided with a comprehensive presentation of the times in which Mozart lived and of his most important works. In addition to Mozart’s apartment visitors can find out about the life and work of this musical genius on three exhibition levels with a focus on his years in Vienna which marked a high point in his creativity. The exhibition in Mozart’s apartment shows how the Mozart family lived. In the concert hall of the Mozarthaus Vienna music performances and events are held. haus der Musik Seilerstätte 30, 1010 Vienna T: +43-1-513 48 50, www.hdm.at Daily 10 am - 10 pm
Mozarthaus Vienna Domgasse 5, 1010 Vienna T: +43-1-512 17 91, www.mozarthausvienna.at Daily 10 am - 7 pm
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Vienna is Imperial Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace © Österreich Werbung/Peter Burgstaller UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Schönbrunn Palace is one of the most important cultural monuments in Austria and since the 1960s has also been one of the major tourist attractions in Vienna. Soon after the end of the monarchy the population of Vienna discovered the park as an attractive recreational area. Eventually the palace was also opened to the public, drawing around 2 million visitors annually. The park and all the other attractions at Schönbrunn together see a further 6 million visitors each year, giving a grand total of 8 million visitors to the imposing palace complex each year.
Schönbrunn Palace: Parks & Gardens, Gloriette © Wien Tourismus/Peter Rigaud
At the 20th session of the World Heritage Committee held in December 1996 Schönbrunn Palace was put on the list of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites, an
The Spanish Riding School in Vienna with its famous Lipizzan ballet can be experienced live in the baroque ambiance of the Imperial Palace. Admire riding skills of the highest order – from pirouettes to caprioles. The Spanish Riding School in Vienna is the only institution in the world which has practiced for over 440 years and continues to cultivate classical equitation in the Renaissance tradition of the haute école. The Ballet of the White Stallions The performances of the famous snowy white Lipizzaner stallions and their riders in the baroque Winter Riding School built by Josef Emanuel Fischer von Erlach in the years 1729 to 1735 are some of the most moving and beautiful impressions for
In the Imperial Silver Collection magnificent dining services, centrepieces measuring up to 30 metres in length and exquisite napery give an impression of the lavish pomp of imperial banquets. The Sisi Museum conveys a complex piture of Empress Elisabeth with numerous, partly very personal objects on display which afford fascinating insights into the official
Palace & Gardens of Schönbrunn Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family, is one of Europe’s most impressive Baroque palace complexes. The land had been in the possession of the Habsburgs since 1569, when the wife of Emperor Ferdinand II. had a summer residence built there in 1642, which she called “Schönbrunn”. The palace and garden complex built here from 1696, after the Turkish occupation, was redesigned from the ground up by Maria Theresia after 1743. For most of the year, the Habsburgs resided in the countless chambers.
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Vienna Hofburg
The Vienna Hofburg is a must for anybody wanting to explore the world of the Habsburgs. Until 1918, the Hofburg was the center of the gigantic Habsburg empire. Originally planned as a lavish “Imperial forum”, the grounds were built up majestically by the Habsburg emperors. Today, the Hofburg in Vienna is the official seat of the Austrian President.
institution founded in 1972. Inclusion in this list confirms the importance of the palace and its gardens as a Baroque work of art.
horse lovers and bear living testimony to European culture. During these performances the visitor witnesses the spectacular perfection of the “High School of Classical Horsemanship” with the Pas de Deux, Work in Hand and on the Long Rein and the School Quadrille which is shown with eight stallions. The Levade, Courbette and Capriole are the highlights of the “Schools above the Ground”. In the course of gala performances, visitors experience unique presentations of the Lipizzans in the most beautiful riding hall in the world. Morning training with music gives a good impression into the training program of the White Stallions; the guided tours include visits to the stables.
and private worlds of this unique woman. Here as in no other place the legend of Sisi becomes tangible, with this imaginatively designed display shedding light in the mystery surrounding the personality of this fascinating woman. Visitors to the Imperial Apartments will gain an insight into the world of Austria’s most illustrious imperial couple. The nineteen rooms in the apartments occupied by Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife Elisabeth, comprising studies, residential suites and reception rooms, are all furnished and decorated to the highest standards of historical authenticity, and in their comparative restraint form a fascinating contrast to the exuberant splendor of imperial summer residence at Schönbrunn.
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Vienna is Artistic Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Krone des Heiligen Römischen Reiches (Reichskrone), Kaiserliche Schatzkammer © Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien The Kunsthistorisches Museum was built by Emperor Franz Joseph to house the fabulous Habsburg collections that had been assembled over centuries. Designed by architects Gottfried Semper and Karl Hasenauer, the Kunsthistorisches Museum on Vienna’s Ringstraße is among the most impressive museums erected in the 19th century; it houses a number of worldrenowned collections. Imperial Treasury Vienna The Treasury houses Habsburg treasures and insignia, among them the Austrian imperial crown, and the crown, insignia and jewels of the Holy Roman Empire. Other highlights are the golden cradle of Napoleon’s son and treasures of the Order of the Golden Fleece, including magnificently embroidered robes from
Kaiserkrone, Kaiserliche Schatzkammer © Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien 15th century Burgundy. Also on display are charming pieces of jewellery once worn by Empress Elisabeth and by Habsburg empresses and princesses. Kunstkammer Vienna The Kunstkammer Vienna is a mirror of the ever changing history of the Habsburg Collections. It spans from the medieval collection to that of the museum today. Over the course of centuries the emperors and archdukes of the House of Habsburg collected outstanding objects of art, encompassing all of the knowledge of their respective times of origin. In this way a cosmos of art and beauty was formed in the Kunstkammer Vienna, one which tells countless stories about the creators of the works and their collectors, and also about the rulers of this eminent dynasty.
Albertina
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MuseumsQuartier Wien As the largest Habsburg residential palace, the Albertina dominates the southern tip of the Imperial Palace on one of the last remaining fortress walls in Vienna. It houses the world’s largest collection of graphic art, spanning 60,000 drawings, some million prints and an extensive collection of photographic and architectural material. Major exhibitions take place here, and the museum’s own collection is spectacular, with names such as Matisse, Renoir and Miro. The staterooms of the largest Habsburg residential palace were once lived in by the daughter of Empress Maria Theresia, Archduchess Marie-Christine. The staterooms in shining yellow, green and turquoise, partly furnished with original furniture, transport visitors back to the time of their inhabitants.
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Belvedere Palace Home to the world’s largest Gustav Klimt collection – including Gustav Klimt’s legendary painting “The Kiss” – the Belvedere Museum is one of the most striking and significant museums in the world. This baroque architectural jewel consists of two palaces (Upper and Lower Belvedere). In the Upper Belvedere the world’s largest collection of paintings by Gustav Klimt is on display, alongside works by Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka. The Belvedere also features a fascinating group of masterpieces by French impressionists like Renoir and Monet, and works by Van Gogh, while a large Biedermeier collection will delight fans of 19th century art. The Belvedere gardens and park invite you to enjoy a magnificent view of downtown Vienna.
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An urban oasis & one of the biggest cultural complexes in the world Spanning 90,000sqm and with about 60 different cultural facilities, the MuseumsQuartier Wien is not just one of the world’s largest art and culture complexes, but also serves as an oasis of culture and recreation in the middle of the city with a combination of richly varied programs, spacious recreation and relaxation zones, interior courtyards, cafés, and shops. The contrast between historic buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries and contemporary museum structures creates a unique architectural experience. LEOPOLD MUSEUM The focus of the LEOPOLD MUSEUM is on masterpieces by Egon Schiele. The Leopold Collection forms the basis of one
of the world’s most important presentations of modern art. Absolute highlights of the exquisite collection are paintings and works on paper from Vienna around 1900, in particular by Gustav Klimt. It also features marvellous arts and crafts objects from the Wiener Werkstätte, notably by Kolo Moser and Josef Hoffmann. mumok The mumok is the largest museum in Central Europe for art since modernism. The mumok houses an unusual collection featuring important works from Classic Modernism, Pop Art, Fluxus, and Viennese Actionism to present-day film and media art. From Pablo Picasso to Andy Warhol and Cosima von Bonin, the collection and special exhibitions represent a blend of tradition and experiment.
Vienna Sets the Tone
THEATER AN DER WIEN
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The Theater an der Wien with its rich tradition ranks among the most beautiful theatres in Vienna. It was built in 1801 in the spirit of Mozart by Emanuel Schikaneder, the librettist of “The Magic Flute”. In January of 2006 the Theater an der Wien was reopened as an opera house and is now staging excellent performances all around the year. Operas from the baroque period to the present days are produced on the highest artistically standards. Some of the world’s leading maestri and international stars guarantee performances of the highest quality.
The theatre was built as the Vienna City theatre in 1871. Due to a fire the building was destroyed and was afterwards bought by Anton Ronacher who turned it into a variety theatre. In 1987 the “Etablissement Ronacher” became part of the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien. Since then there was shown a wide range of shows from CATS to ChICAgO as well as touring productions. To ensure that it meets the requirements of modern musical production it had to be completely refurbished. The great re-opening was in 2008. At present the international hit-Musical LEgALLy BLOnDE is very successfully performed at the Ronacher.
The Raimund Theater is one of the most traditional stages in the theatre metropolis Vienna. After decades of theatre and oper-etta performances, in 1987 the theatre became part of the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien. Since that time it enhances prestige and importance in the international musical scene. The Vereinigte Bühnen Wien have performed many international productions such as PhAnTOM OF ThE OPERA, ROMEO & JuLIET, REBECCA and RuDOLF - AFFAIRE MAyERLIng. At present one of the most successful Musical-Classics is staged in Vienna again: ELISABETh
THEATER AN DER WIEN A-1060 Vienna, Linke Wienzeile 6
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They thrill the concert-going public around the world, are described as Vienna’s youngest ambassadors, and make music with world class musicians: the Vienna Boys’ Choir. In Vienna, they regularly appear in their own new concert hall “MuTh” and in the Hofburg Chapel. The Vienna Boys’ Choir, whose members range in age from kindergarten to high school, presents itself with a classical program ranging from world music and pop to children’s opera. The MuTh is located right next to the Augartenpalais, where the Vienna Boys learn, live and sing. The new music center is a powerful cultural stimulus in the Augarten. The MuTh builds bridges: between music and theater, tradition and experiment, great artists and – above all – the next generation.
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Vienna State Opera The Viennese Opera House is without a doubt one of the leading opera houses of the world. Certainly, lots of the big opera stars have played here. The Vienna State Opera is one of the top opera addresses – where you can enjoy the very best in first-class productions. This famous stage offers a different program every day, with over 50 operas and ballet works on around 300 days per season. The Repertoire of the State Opera covers an impressive cross-section of the full spectrum of operatic literature. You can also take a tour to catch a glimpse of what goes on backstage at the magnificent opera house. The State Opera Museum gives an insight into the history of this institution and casts all opera lovers under its spell.
Where the Vienna Ring Boulevard meets the green of the City Park, one of the most exclusive and splendid buildings of Vienna was constructed in the mid 19th Century in the style of the Italian Renaissance: the Kursalon. In this exquisite palace in Vienna’s City Park, where the famous golden Strauss statue is also located, the Strauss brothers had their greatest successes. The regular concert evenings in the Kursalon Wien are a cultural must for all those who have lost their hearts to the music of Vienna.
Opera: Wiener Staatsoper © Wien Tourismus/Christian Stemper
In the very place where Johann Strauss himself used to direct his orchestra from the position of first violin, the absolute essence of Vienna’s classical music can once again be heard daily. The Salonorchester
Alt Wien, one of the best-known interpreters of classical Viennese music, presents a full of Viennese charm with the lilting sound of waltzes, polkas, arias and duets, as well as operetta and piano concerto melodies. Accompanied by excellent opera vocalists and enchanting ballet soloists, Vienna’s classical music reveals itself as a living firework display for all the senses. Concert & Dinner With a Concert & Dinner package, you can combine the musical delights of the concert in the Lanner Hall of the Kursalon with a delicious gala dinner in the stylish surroundings of the Restaurant Johann. You can decide for yourself whether you wish to enjoy dinner before or after the concert.
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Vienna 5*-Hotels Hotel Sacher Wien ***** Superior
• privately owned 5*-deluxe hotel located in the heart of Vienna • one of the world’s great luxury hotels • excellent gourmet restaurants Location: Situated in the heart of the city, directly opposite the State Opera, the privately owned Hotel Sacher Wien is an Austrian institution since its opening in 1876. This traditional and charming hotel is next to the pedestrian shopping area Kärntner Straße and a short walk away from St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg and the elegant Ring Boulevard. Facilities: Sacher has an illustrious history and sense of place in the heart of Vienna. All 149 rooms and suites are individually designed and feature the most modern amenities, cutting-edge technology and a
sense of panache that blends history and modernity, tradition and innovation, in timeless fashion. Choose from a gourmet meal of Austrian and international specialties in one of two awarded restaurants, or head to the legendary Blaue Bar for an aperitif or to meet friends before going to the opera. Café Sacher Wien offers the perfect chance to sample a typical Viennese coffee-house atmosphere and – of course – to treat yourself to a slice of the legendary Original Sacher-Torte. The exclusive Sacher Spa sits on the 5th floor of the Hotel Sacher and offers a world of luxury, wellbeing and relaxation. There is an extensive thermal suite and a range of treatments, including the popular chocolate experiences that provide a fantastic experience for both body and soul. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Grand Hotel Wien *****
• luxury hotel in the heart of Vienna • award winning Viennese, European and Japanese cuisine • completely renovated Grand Spa Location: The legendary Grand Hotel Wien, member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is one of the most modern und luxurious hotels in Austria. Its location in the heart of Vienna, directly at the famous Ring Boulevard, just a few steps to the Vienna State Opera and the Kärntner Straße is incomparable. Facilities: Since the Grand Hotel Wien opened in 1870, the hotel has achieved fame and notoriety by being at the very hub of Viennese social life. Despite its long and rich history, this hotel is one of the most modern and luxurious hotels
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in Austria today. The hotel features 205 luxuriously decorated rooms and suites. Exquisite fabrics and rare antiques add to the hotels unique splendour. The Grand Hotel Wien is home to several of Vienna’s best restaurants and bars. Guests are spoilt with culinary delights in a total of 4 restaurants, a bar and a lobby coffee lounge. Highlights are the traditional Japanese restaurant “Unkai”, which has been awarded two toques by Gault Millau and the award-winning french gourmet restaurant “Le Ciel”. The rooftop terrace has a particularly nice ambience in the summer and offers an amazing view over the imperial city. The new “Grand Spa no605” offers on 200sqm sauna, steam bath, a separate women’s area with sauna, relaxation area and a well equipped fitness room, which is available 24 hours.
5*-Hotels Vienna Hotel Imperial ***** Superior
• a palace of Imperial Grandeur since 1873 with exclusive butler service Location: The Hotel Imperial is centrally located on Vienna’s Ring Boulevard next to the Musikverein, the historic concert hall in Vienna. The St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the State Opera and the main shopping streets are located in the immediate vicinity. Facilities: The sumptuous surroundings of the Luxury Collection Hotel Imperial Vienna were originally created in 1863 as the Vienna residence of the prince of Württemberg. The palace on the Ring Boulevard was transformed into the Hotel Imperial for the universal exhibition in 1873. The hotel gained renown around the world as a byword for discretion and impeccable service.
Hotel Bristol *****
• composed Viennese Flair since 1892 opposite the Vienna State Opera Location: Hotel Bristol is located right opposite the Vienna State Opera and has been an inspiring meeting point for the flourishing cultural and business life in the city on the Danube for around 120 years. Opened in 1892, the hotel was named after the English city of Bristol and still serves as a living example of Viennese charm and its famed personalised service. Facilities: The Hotel Bristol has been an inspiring meeting point for the flourishing cultural and business life for over 120 years. The many fireplaces throughout the hotel underline a homely feeling whilst precious antiques blend harmoniously with discreet modern comfort. The
The 76 rooms and 62 suites are tastefully equipped with valuable, authentic antiques and the bathrooms are in marble: the perfect combination of timeless elegance of Vienna in the 19th century with modern facilities and amenities. The exclusive butler service will make your stay at the luxury hotel truly imperial. The hotel is known for its culinary highlights. Whether fine dinners, traditional coffee specialties or an exquisite cocktail in the newly restored bar HalleNsalon 1873, the hotel has to offer something for truly every taste. The elegant restaurant “Opus” will spoil you with exquisite Austrian specialities with a modern touch. The gracefully restored Café Imperial is a historical landmark that serves Viennese culinary classics.
The Ring, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel
Bristol’s exceptional design is true to the hotel’s fin-de-siècle era yet refined for the needs of today’s global explorers. The 150 refined rooms and suites provide stylish retreats for an unforgettable stay. Since early 2013 new Grand Deluxe Rooms and Bristol Suites with panoramic windows with breathtaking views have been added in line with the hotel’s original style. Elegant wooden panelling characterizes the Bristol Bar, a cozy hide-away for an after-lunch drink, a successful small meeting or an aperitif before dinner. The restaurant Bristol Lounge is a classic among Viennese gourmet restaurants, offering most exquisite breakfast variations, light business lunches, coffee and superb opera dinners in the evening.
• stylish and modern design hotel • restaurant with aroma-cuisine • “The Ring Day Spa” with amazing view of Vienna Location: The luxury hotel is located diagonally opposite the Vienna State Opera in the pulsating heart of Vienna, directly on the famous Ring Boulevard. The historic centre with its many attractions and Kärntner Straße, one of the most prestigious and luxurious shopping streets in the city, are located in the close vicinity. Facilities: The guestrooms and suites at The Ring, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel are atmospheric spaces. They feature an inspiring mix of contemporary and classical furniture complemented by an innovative light concept. With a warm brown, a cosy
cream, a refreshing pistachio and a fervid red the colour concept ‘café au lait’ turns the overall interior into a sensual, cosy, feeling-well place. The fabulous restaurant “at eight” located on the ground floor of the hotel is here to pamper your senses. Try aroma international, fresh cuisine at its best. Sip on superb wines or creative and cool concoctions mixed from the finest at the bar “Drings”. Enjoy your relaxation in a family atmosphere in The Ring Day Spa on the 7th floor with a unique view over Vienna. Relax in the 80°C sauna and in the 45°C steam bath with a therapeutic light system. With gentle music in the quiet zone you can leaf trough your favourite magazine or read a book.
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Vienna 5*-Hotels Park Hyatt Vienna *****
• new luxury hotel the in 1st district • “Arany Spa” with indoor swimming pool Location: Located in the heart of the most exclusive shopping district in Vienna, just steps away from the celebrated fashion houses and boutiques of Kohlmarkt, the hotel offers easy walking distance to the city’s most important sights, historic monuments and museums. Facilities: The new luxury hotel – opening June 2014 – reflects the unparalleled elegance of the Park Hyatt brand, ensuring a sophisticated and enriching experience for business and leisure travellers alike. Featuring 143 spacious guestrooms, including 35 suites, Park Hyatt Vienna’s guestrooms are amongst the largest in the city, ranging in size from 35sqm–170sqm, brilliantly
combing contemporary style with local Viennese accents. International and local guests can enjoy European regional cuisine at the historically restored hotel restaurant The Bank, an afternoon tea at the Lobby Lounge, a cocktail or drink at the whisky and cigar lounge Living Room or a light lunch or snack at the Pearl bar. Guests can retreat into the tranquil sanctuary of Arany Spa and indulge in a selection of exclusive body treatments and facials. Moreover, the luxury hotel hosts an extensive state-of-the-art fitness centre and a 15m pool. Sophisticated and stylish, the hotels’ Bel Etage offers 800sqm of premier meeting and event space, which caters to all occasions, from a boardroom meeting to a large cocktail reception or dinner, in beautifully restored, historical spaces. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna ***** S
The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna ***** Superior
• historic & listed Palais on Ring Boulevard • Michelin starred Restaurant Edvard
• the Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge specifically designed for the luxury seeking traveler • Atmosphere Rooftop Bar & Lounge with spectacular views • award-winning Guerlain SPA on 2,000sqm with 18m long indoor pool
Location: Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna – originally built as a hotel for the World Exhibition in Vienna in 1873 – captivates the visitor with a historic building, modern architecture and contemporary luxury. It is perfectly located in the heart of Vienna, right at the famous Ring Boulevard. Facilities: The hotel offers 152 elegant and spacious guest rooms and suites, all equipped with a separated bathtub and shower, large LCD TV, comfortable bed and an iPad to control your room or order room service. The rooms are located from floor 1 to 3 and many of them are facing the famous Ring Boulevard. The crowning
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centrepiece is the Lobby Lounge, which is located in the central courtyard. In the restaurant “Die Küche” there are special cuisines in three different shaped areas: living room, conservatory and kitchen. It offers two adventure-cooking stations where food is prepared in front of your eyes. The fine dining restaurant “Edvard” serves seasonal international cuisine. The Lobby Bar & Lounge serves traditional Viennese coffee specialties and has a cigar lounge with cigars from around the world. In the night the bar “Henry Lou” with popular DJ’s offers premium cocktails. For events and conferences there are 6 meeting rooms and one ballroom. The Kempinski-The Spa welcomes you on 850sqm and offers a sauna area, 6 treatment rooms, massages and a fitness area. Free Wi-Fi throughout the house.
Location: Located in the heart of the city on famous Ring Boulevard, the hotel is only minutes away from major sights such as Hofburg and the Imperial Apartments, and upscale shopping districts such as Graben, Kohlmarkt and the Golden Quarter. Facilities: The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna prides itself to carry the luxury Guerlain Spa brand and products, making it another unique destination for rest and relaxation. The Guerlain Spa offers a range of unique treatments. An additional wellness area
features sauna, steam bath and heated relaxation beds, a fully equipped Fitness Centre and an 18m indoor steel swimming pool with underwater music. Featuring 202 luxurious guest rooms and suites with every comfort possible, the hotel boasts a beautiful combination of historic, culturally protected buildings and modern, stylish design. Dstrikt is a farm-to-table steakhouse for meat and local produce lovers. D-bar is a classic bar overlooking Ring Boulevard and offering creative cocktails. The Lobby Lounge with its elegant ceiling offers a relaxed yet international ambience to enjoy meals during the entire day as well as a relaxing afternoon tea. The Atmosphere Rooftop Bar and Lounge offers spectacular views over the city of Vienna and its sights.
5*-Hotels Vienna Hotel Sans Souci
• luxury hotel in the artists’ quarter • intimate wellness area on 450sqm with a 20m indoor pool, sauna & ladies’spa Location: The Hotel Sans Souci is located in the cultural heart of Vienna, next to the renowned Museum Quarter, the Spittelberg art and culture quarter, within walking distance to Vienna’s historic First District and near the most exclusive and fashionable shopping areas.
St. Stephan´s Cathedral © WienTourismus/Peter Rigaud
Facilities: The enchanting hotel blends the warmth of intuitive service and modernist design with revitalized piece of Vienna’s history. 63 individual, spacious rooms and suites in bright colours add to guests’ wellbeing with an array of stylish accessories and modern details. The cuisine served in the restaurant “La Véranda” is prepared
with great attention to detail and special value is placed on biological, regional and seasonal produce. The typical Viennese specialities Wiener Schnitzel and apple strudel are a must. „Le Bar“ is devoted entirely to champagne – an exquisite selection of various varieties is served. Classical Cocktails and long drinks, tasty wines, smoothies and non-alcoholic beverages round the offer. The elegant Sans Souci Spa Club is a wellness oasis over 450sqm – a harmonious place of relaxation right in the middle of Vienna. The spa area is equipped with 2 treatment rooms, a fitness room, 3 saunas (including a ladies’ spa), a steam bath, a sun bed and a luxury lap pool. “Le Salon” with a size of 60sqm is ideal for holding meetings, seminars, press conferences, small receptions and exclusive “private dining’s”.
Palais Coburg Residenz ***** Superior
Le Méridien Wien *****
• luxurious comfort in an extraordinary ambiance • award-winning wine cellar
• design hotel in the 1st district • spa area with indoor pool, steam bath & jacuzzi • LE MOËT Champagne Bar
Location: The Palais Coburg offers culture and luxury comfort to its guests in elegant ambiance. Located right in the heart of Vienna, guests can experience the highest possible degree of individuality and service. Facilities: Shaped by an absolutely unique building with 6 centuries of architectural history, the hotels central theme of “Preserving the past – Shaping the future” becomes living reality. The 34 suites are capacious and offer a form of luxury unique in Austria until today. High technology features and a kitchnette are standard in every suite. Banqueting facili-
ties, such as the Ceremonial Rooms and Casemates, are among the most comprehensive in town and the exclusive SPA area on the top floor offers the ideal setting for relaxation and recovery. In addition, Palais Coburg includes a multitude of culinary venues. The 2 Micheline-star Gourmetrestaurant „Silvio Nickol“ offers the proper ambiance for special occasions whereas for the second restaurant „Clementine im Glashaus“ a special line has been developed: Simple, but sophisticated. Playful, but clear. Young, but experienced. On warm days all this can be enjoyed in one of the most beautiful gardens in the city. Furthermore, 6 designated wine cellars, which have been awarded several times, hold over 60.000 items from all over the world. In its way Palais Coburg is without doubt unique.
Location: The Hotel Le Méridien Vienna is located in the heart of the city, directly on the Ring Boulevard, only steps away from many cultural and historic sites, as well as the main shopping area. Facilities: Le Méridien Vienna has been conveying a modern European lifestyle but still as a typical Viennese luxury hotel. The contemporary 294 modern rooms and suites are decorated in relaxing earthy shades of olives, blues and pinks and offer great scope for individuality. Light wood accents, parquet floors and exquisitely comfortable designer beds provide elegant
touches for an elegant city. After business: relax in the health club with indoor pool, dry sauna, steam bath and jacuzzi. Complimentary refreshment centre and Wi-Fi in all rooms are part of the amenities and service. The hotel provides creative and innovative cuisine in the timeless Restaurant Shambala with distinctive and yet local dishes and a summer terrace, flirty cocktails and DJ at the Bar Shambala and exclusive champagne in the Bar LE MOËT, the first of his kind worldwide. 10 high tech meeting rooms, 6 of them with natural day light and view to the park, are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and offer the perfect setting for any occasion, such as meetings, press conferences, product presentations, business lunches or dinners up to 300 persons.
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Vienna 5*-Hotels InterContinental Wien
• welcome to Viennese elegance blended with a legacy of tradion Location: Located in Vienna’s city centre with breathtaking views across the Vienna City Park, the InterContinental Vienna, an elegant yet traditional hotel, is ideally placed to discover historic Vienna with its concert halls, sights such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and exclusive shopping areas such as Kärntner Strasse or Graben. Facilities: The international business hotel with typical Viennese flair has always been a popular meeting place. With 459 elegant rooms and suites, the restaurant MediterraNeo, the Café Vienna, the legendary Intermezzo Bar, 16 meeting rooms, business centre, Wi-Fi in public areas, 24-hour fitness centre, sauna, steam
room and pub it offers space for relaxing hours. In the restaurant MediterraNeo you can enjoy light modern Viennese Cuisine. The executive chef and his team are inspired by local and seasonal products. A huge range of open Austrian wines complete the offer. The sumptuous breakfast buffet is also served at the MediterraNeo where you can enjoy hot and cold breakfast specialties including a range of organic products. Guests may enjoy traditional Viennese coffee specialties and delicious pastries and cakes at Café Vienna. The Intermezzo Bar was one of Vienna’s first American bars. It’s the perfect place to end the day in a relaxed, stylish atmosphere. The bar offers outstanding cocktails and long drinks, a wide selection of whiskeys, great live music and international bar food.
View of the Kunsthistorische & the Naturhistorische Museum © Wien Tourismus/Christian Stemp
Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront
Hilton Vienna
• Vienna’s only hotel located directly on the Danube River
• convenient location in the heart of Vienna at the City Park • innovative S’PARKS restaurant with alfresco terrace • Health Club with sauna & steam bath
Location: Settled in a unique location overlooking the river Danube, this hotel is the perfect venue whether staying for business or pleasure. Only a 20-minute drive from Vienna International Airport and within walking distance of the Metro Station “Stadion”, this hotel is within easy reach of downtown Vienna. The Trade Fair Centre, green Danube Island, Prater amusement park, UNO City and the Ernst Happel Football Stadium are in the surrounding area. Facilities: Admire the stunning views of the Danube while enjoying an invigorating dip in the open-air riverside pool. For something less tiring, relax with a drink
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on one of the sun loungers (summer months only). Guests enjoy the largest guest rooms in the city (minimum size of 40sqm). Relax and feel at home in one of the 367 spacious and stylishly-appointed guest rooms and suites. The newly opened “Waterfront Kitchen” spoils you with fresh seasonal ingredients and spices from the Austrian gourmet regions and northern Italy. With fine weather, guests enjoy the view from the spacious terrace. A warm and welcoming atmosphere awaits you at the sophisticated Pier 269 Bar & Lounge, perfect for relaxing after a long day. Sip a signature cocktail created by the expert bartender or discover a range of Austrian specialties with a large selection of regional beer and wine. After a busy day relax in the sauna or whirlpool. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi in the public areas of this hotel.
Location: Stylishly designed, Hilton Vienna is Austria’s largest hotel. With a direct link to Vienna International Airport via the adjacent City Airport Train terminal, the hotel is situated in the heart of the city, just a short distance from the main sights and the most fashionable shopping streets. Facilties: Due to the perfect setting, this hotel is the ideal location for both, business and leisure travellers. The hotel offers 579 rooms including 47 comfortable suites and 3 Executive Floors. Executive Rooms and suites are located
on the higher floors and enjoy exclusive Executive Lounge access with breakfast, snacks and drinks. The restaurant S’PARKS is famous for its innovative cuisine. Try modern European a la carte special in this light and airy restaurant or dine alfresco on the terrace in summer. The elegant Lobby Bar & Lounge serves traditional Viennese pastries and fine drinks. Unwind in the sauna or with a steam bath after a workout in the fully-equipped fitness centre. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi in the public areas of this hotel.
5*-Hotels Vienna Hotel Ambassador
• traditional hotel with a prime location • spacious rooms with Viennese charm Location: Business trip, sightseeing or shopping spree – The Ambassador Hotel is the ideal starting point for Vienna visitors. The traditional hotel is situated in the historic city centre of Vienna, directly on the shopping street Kärntner Straße, surrounded by the city’s main attractions. Facilities: Tradition and present, arts and delights – experience the special flair of a top hotel in the heart of Vienna. For more than 100 years the Ambassador Hotel offers elegance and luxury such as cannot be found in any other hotel in Vienna. The spacious and luxuriously appointed rooms are designed to meet your every need. They are equipped with selected
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Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom *****
Hotel Das Triest
• Le LOFT restaurant with amazing view over the rooftops of Vienna
• masterpiece of hotel design in Austria • inner courtyard with mediterranean flair
Location: The luxury hotel is situated in an exclusive downtown location on the Danube canal. The main attractions, including the St. Stephan’s Cathedral are within walking distance. The Schwedenplatz with U1 and U4 underground station is located opposite the hotel. Facilities: Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom is far more than your average luxury hotel. Built by French architect Jean Nouvel, it is rather a work of art that blends its sculpture into the multi-faceted city. Conceived as a tribute to contemporary art, Nouvel has given the word “Hotel” a totally new definition. Echoing the hotel’s sleek exteriors, the 182 guest rooms, including 26
suites, are decorated in either immaculate white, cool grey, or velvety black. Crowning the Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom is its ultimate feature, floating above the city and colored by a painted mural ceiling, Le LOFT eighteen on the 18th floor provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable dining experience. Flirt with the Vienna Horizon as you unwind after a day of work or touring at the Bar & Lounge. Choose your pleasure from among a plethora of flamboyant cocktails and a large selection of fine wines from around the world. An absolute highlight is the all round glass window. From this slightly different Vienna you can enjoy a hitherto unprecedented view of Vienna, with St. Stephan’s Cathedral right at your fingertips.
Location: The hotel is located in the heart of Vienna, just a short walk from the State Opera and the famous shopping mile Kärntner Straße. The underground station U1/U2/U4-Karlsplatz is about 400m away. Facilities: The hotel, designed by Sir Terence Conran, is the masterpiece of hotel design in Austria. Exclusivity, attention to detail and free Wi-Fi are offered in the 72 air-conditioned rooms and suites. Vienna’s first design hotel offers gourmet northern-Italian specialities at its awarded restaurant COLLIO. The design concept of Sir Terence Conran and Conran & Partners encompasses everything from the cutlery and the menus to the lighting design and
antiques and modern amenities like individually adjustable air-condition, safe, minibar, international Sat- & Pay-TV, phone with voice mail and free Wi-Fi. On the first floor of the hotel, the restaurant with its integrated open-view kitchen and the winter garden overlooking the famous fountain by Raphael Donner provides for your culinary wellbeing. The restaurant offers seasonal specialties as well as typical Austrian cuisine. The impressive Atriumbar is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of champagne, a Viennese coffee or a snack. In the summertime indulge in life’s pleasures in the open-air café on bustling Kärntner Straße. The 4 banquet rooms offer an exclusive setting for conferences, meetings and events for up to 40 persons.
table arrangement and provides a dining environment of timeless yet modern elegance. After work, after dinner or after a show, the SILVER BAR is the perfect place for a quiet drink. In addition to the awarded restaurant COLLIO and the SILVER BAR you will find plenty of space to relax in the garden, an oasis of calm in the centre of the bustling city. The inner courtyard of the hotel has become one the busy city’s most cherished quiet spots. Its 30-year-old olive trees and non-optional rosemary bushes are partly responsible for the hotel’s mediterranean flair. There is also a small but fully equipped fitness room including sauna and solarium. For various events and conferences the hotel offers 4 modern meeting rooms with natural light and private garden.
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Vienna 5*-& 4*-Hotels Hotel Topazz • decorated in the 1930s Art déco style • Vienna’s first green upscale hotel Location: The hotel is located in the centre of Vienna, close to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and the famous shopping streets Kärntner Straße, Graben and Kohlmarkt. Facilities: The hotel is a homage to the famous workshop Wiener Werkstätte, a symbiosis of traditional Viennese cosiness and modern comfort. The hotel offers 33 luxurious rooms with sophisticated elegance and warm cosines, a lobby, free Wi-Fi and the elegant Salon Topazz that looks like a living room, which invites you to stay from morning to evening. The hotel provides the perfect setting for an enjoyable holiday.
Hotel Lamée • design hotel with the elegant flair of the 1930s Location: Located in the centre of Vienna, just 200m from St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In the immediate vicinity there are famous museums, galleries and luxury boutiques. Facilities: The highlight of the hotel is the interior design, which has as main theme the Vienna of the 1930s. The roof garden of the hotel offers a breathtaking view of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In the two-story cafe-bar BLOOM you can enjoy innovative Austrian specialties. 32 luxurious rooms with view to the Cathedral offer honeycolored shimmering walls and high-gloss Macassar wood panelling with fine tassels and brass create a comfortable and glamorous atmosphere.
Prater: Gigant Ferris Wheel©Wien Tourismus/Claudio Alessandri
Falkensteiner Wien Margareten **** Sup. DO & CO Hotel Vienna • rooftop city SPA with sun terrace • idyllic inner courtyard
• vis-à-vis the St. Stephen’s Cathedral Location: Located right in the centre of Vienna, in front of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the hotel it the perfect starting point for your stay. Whether being on a business trip or on holidays – Vienna’s most famous attractions are in walking distance. Facilities: The design hotel with its 43 rooms and suites offers round the clock personalized service and plenty of luxurious details to make you feel at home. At the DO & CO restaurant you can enjoy a magnificent view of the cathedral while you indulge yourself with the best tastes of the world. On the 6th floor the ONYX Bar is the perfect location to have an afternoon coffee up and becomes the hot-spot in town at night.
Location: Close to the city centre and in walking distance to the underground station U4 Margaretengürtel. Facilities: With the new City Hotel located in the urban and trendy area of Margareten, Vienna gains a new place for both leisure and inspiration. The hotel offers a perfect working environment as well as an oasis of relaxation. With 177 modern rooms and 18 suites there is something to suit every taste. The Highlight is the courtyard terrace and the City SPA area on the top of the hotel with sauna, steam bath, fitness area and a sunroof with a breathtaking view over Vienna.
Fleming’s Deluxe Hotel Wien-City
Hotel Am Stephansplatz ****
• first-class hotel with unique design
• opposite the St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Location: The hotel is located in the city centre of Vienna, just behind the city hall, only a short walk from the Hofburg. Facilities: Sleek, elegant and high class – these words express the design concept of the 197 rooms and 10 suites perfectly. Every room is equipped with dark woods, warm earth tones, bathroom with granite glass shower and free Wi-Fi. The finest culinary delights in an informal atmosphere – that’s the philosophy that both of the restaurants in the hotel pursue. The gastronomy ranges from juicy grill- and seafood-specialties to homemade Italian pasta. The hotel also offers a fitness and wellness area with different saunas and fitness devices.
Location: This hotel is truly situated in the very centre of the city, opposite St. Stephen’s Cathedral on St. Stephen’s square. Facilities: The privately-run first-class hotel in exclusive design is perfectly situated for both business and leisure costumers. The bar, the breakfast room with stunning view of the Cathedral, modern seminar rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and a spa area with sauna and fitness will make your vacation a memorable experience. The 56 guestrooms are decorated with natural design and clean lines. The rooms with roof terrace are all equipped with wooden floors, air-condition, minibar, room safe, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.
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4*-Hotels Vienna Das Opernring Hotel **** • nightclub “PLATZHIRSCH” in the hotel Location: This small and charming city hotel is located in the heart of Vienna, opposite the world-famous State Opera. Most of the city highlights are in reachable walking distance. Facilities: This non-smoking hotel offers 47 comfortable rooms, most of them facing the Ring Boulevard with an incredible view to the Opera House and even beyond. At the ground floor the house inhibits a fancy restaurant with delicious burgers, a big variety of gin and juicy cheesecakes. As hotel guest you receive VIP treatment at the Platzhirsch, the best nightclub in town, located at the basement. Therefore the hotel offers you fancy dining, party nights and accommodation all under one roof.
BW Premier Kaiserhof Wien **** • located in a quiet setting in the historical heart of Vienna Location: The hotel is located in the historical heart of Vienna in a quiet side street, close to the St. Charles Church, the State Opera and the Ring Boulevard. Vienna’s famous shopping promenades are in convenient reach from the hotel. Facilities: The charming hotel awarded with the Green Globe offers 74 warmly decorated rooms with air-condition, relaxing beds and free Wi-Fi, a lobby with 24-hours reception, an elegant breakfast room, bar, library, fitness room and a small spa area with sauna and steam room. Experience a perfect blend of turn of the century architecture and modern amenities.
Lindner Hotel Am Belvedere **** Sup.
Mercure Wien Zentrum ****
• right next to Belvedere Palace
• directly in the historical centre of Vienna
Location: Surrounded by imperial greenery at an attractive city center location, the hotel is right next to the Botanical Garden and the Belvedere Palace. Rennweg city train station is about 300m away. Facilities: Let yourself be enchanted by the romantic Viennese ambience in a beautiful environment and experience Vienna at its best. This stylish hotel offers modern design, 219 comfortable and air-conditioned rooms, restaurant Taste it! including conservatory and courtyard, lobby bar, wine tavern with a large selection of Austrian wines and regional specialities, 5 conference rooms and fit & well area with sauna, steam room, gym and view of the Belvedere Palace and the Botanical Garden.
Location: The hotel is situated right in the historical heart of Vienna – a phenomenal central location, pulsating with the city’s business and cultural life. St. Stephen’s Cathedral, State Opera, Hofburg, Museums Quartier and exclusive shopping streets are all within walking distance. The metro station U1/U4-Schwedenplatz is about 300m away. Facilities: The city hotel with individual service and Viennese charm awaits you with 154 classic and modern rooms, a cozy lobby with 24-hour reception, bar, free Wi-Fi and the restaurant “Kornhäuslturm” with terrace where you can enjoy worldfamous Viennese cuisine.
25hours Hotel at MuseumsQuartier
Hotel Am Konzerthaus – MGallery ****
• unique bar with roof terrace
• elegant hotel designed in Art Nouveau style
Location: Centrally located, near the Viennese hip district Spittelberg and just a few steps from the MuseumsQuartier. Facilities: The 25hours Hotel is a hotel with uninhibited, relaxed atmosphere, playing with the dreams and sensations of the circus world. The hotel features 217 rooms in vivid colors with quirky wallpapers. The ground floor inhibits a lounge, work space as a busy networking lobby with kiosk and the relaxed restaurant 1500 FOODMAKERS. In summer, Burger de Ville, the hotels burger garden completes the gastronomic experience. On top of this (literally) the Dachboden bar with roof terrace is well known beyond city limits.
Location: The hotel is located in the enchanting centre of Vienna. Take in the legacy of the Art Nouveau era and discover famous sights in the vicinity, such as the Ring Boulevard, the State Opera, the Belvedere that holds “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt, and the Vienna Secession. Facilities: The hotel combines comfortable surroundings with a unique Art Nouveau character. The 211 air-conditioned, comfortable rooms invite you to relax after an exhausting day. A spacious lounge area, the OSKARS bar.lounge.restaurant serving a wide variety of local and Mediterranean cuisine, meeting rooms, free internet corner and Wi-Fi are at guests’ disposal.
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Vienna 4*-Hotels Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier **** • Biedermeier-style designed hotel Location: This 4*-hotel is situated in an authentically styled Old Vienna arcade, with all the charm and comfort of modern Biedermeier. Ideal for taking a quick stroll and exploring the city’s highlights including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Belvedere Palace and the Ring Boulevard with its historical buildings and museums. Facilities: The hotel offers 198 air-conditioned rooms, two restaurants, a café, bar and the RelaxClub with sauna. Enjoy the world famous Viennese Cuisine in the romantic à la carte restaurant with an idyllic garden terrace. An exquisite selection of Austrian delights, seasonal delicacies and international specialities are on offer for lunch and dinner.
Mercure Wien Westbahnhof **** • centrally located Location: The hotel is situated at the heart of the city next to the train station City West, in an impressive location near Mariahilfer Straße with a fantastic range of shops to choose from. The Naschmarkt, Schönbrunn Palace, Art History Museum, the new Stadtsaal Theater and Vienna’s historical old town are easy to visit by metro and tram. Facilities: 252 comfortable rooms with free internet access, a spacious lobby, PC corner with free internet access, a restaurant “Mfifteen” with regional and international cuisine, the café-bar “Secession”, 5 meeting and banquet rooms and free use of the sauna, make the hotel the perfect holiday destination.
The Ring Boulevard; near Burgtor, Heldenplatz © WienTourismus/Peter Rigaud
Starlight Suiten Hotel Heumarkt ****
Fleming’s Hotel Wien-Westbahnhof ****
• comfortable suites & apartments
• modern hotel in central location
Location: The 4*-hotel is ideally situated in central location, right at Vienna’s City Park. The famous Ring Boulevard, Vienna’s city centre and the Belvedere Palace are within walking distance. Facilities: The 50 spacious suites and apartments offer separate living rooms and bedrooms. The living room offers various amenities including a spacious desk, Wi-Fi and is furnished with a comfortable couch, a wet bar, a large mini bar fridge, a microwave oven and 2 televisions. Enjoy the wonderful location and amenities of the suite hotel with comfortable lobby area with 24-hour reception, Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, a cozy breakfast room, coffee bar, sauna and modern equipped gym.
Location: Located directly at Vienna’s railway station Westbahnhof, the hotel is characterized by excellent transport connections and its immediate proximity to the famous Mariahilfer Straße. Facilities: The hotel offers 173 stylish appointed rooms and suites all equipped with free Wi-Fi and a glazed shower with granite and stainless steel. Fine fabrics and textiles as well as high quality wengewood have an elegant appearance. Fleming’s Brasserie & Wine Bar offers an unique combination of French Brasserie cuisine and Delicatessen for everyone’s taste. The spacious spa area with modern exercise equipment, sauna, steam room and solarium offers relaxation after a busy day.
NH Belvedere ****
Best Western Plus Hotel Das Tigra ****
• great view of the Belvedere Palace
• family-run hotel in Vienna’s city centre
Location: The hotel is located in the heart of Vienna’s diplomatic quarter and offers fantastic views of the adjacent Belvedere Palace and the Botanical Garden. The Ring Boulevard and the city centre can easily be reached on foot. The tram station is located next to the hotel. Facilities: The 4*-hotel embodies the combined historical and modern character of the city, offering guests quality service and a convenient location. In the beautifully restored Art Nouveau building you can experience modern design in 114 comfortable rooms, bistro bar “Rossini”, internet corner, free Wi-Fi in the lobby and a 150sqm spa area with sauna, steam room and gym.
Location: An intimate charming hotel in the very heart of Vienna, located in a quiet lane. The famous sights such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Imperial Hofburg Palace and the State Opera can be reached on foot. The underground station U3 Herrengasse is just a few meters away. Facilities: The hotel is an interesting combination of a historical building and a modern building. In 1773 W. A. Mozart lived in the historical part of the building. A memorial plate reminds of Mozart’s time in Vienna. The family-run hotel offers 78 harmonious and spacious rooms, a lobby with a small bar and a free Wi-Fi.
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4*-Hotels Vienna ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser **** Superior • experience nature in the centre of Vienna Location: The ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser is situated opposite of the UNO City and the Austria Center Vienna. Conveniently located, the city centre of Vienna can be reached within a few minutes. Facilities: Due to its convenient location, the hotel is ideal for your city trip in combination with outdoor activities, arts and culture, shopping and entertainment. The hotel offers 282 spacious guestrooms, 8 seminar rooms on 350sqm as well as a spa and fitness area with sauna and steam bath. The restaurant UNO spoils the palate of all guests with original Austrian dishes.
Hotel & Palais Strudlhof **** • surrounded by a large park Location: Nestled in a 2,000sqm sized park, this hotel is located near the city centre, in a quiet side street. In the neighbourhood you will find cozy taverns and restaurants, as well as the Volksoper, Palais Liechtenstein and the Ring Boulevard. Facilities: The modern 4*-city hotel offers beside an elegant neo-classical building, a bistro with a conservatory, terrace with an excellent view of Vienna, business corner with internet station, free fitness area with steam room, a steam room and roof terrace on the 8th floor, 12 modern meeting rooms for up to 200 persons and free Wi-Fi. The 81 renovated and modern rooms and suites provide the perfect setting for a perfect holiday.
Zeitgeist Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Leonardo Hotel Vienna ****
• Zeitgeist Vienna – urban lifestyle for modern travellers
• Austria’s first hotel of the Leonardo Hotel chain
Location: The hotel is located in the hip Sonnwend quarter, near to the new central station. Only few minutes away from the city centre you can fully enjoy Vienna’s sights and shopping possibilities. Facilities: Not only the destination Vienna is worthwhile to visit, check out the features of the Zeitgeist rooms: Comfortable beds, LED reading lights, HD TV, free Wi-Fi, air-condition, national and international electricity plugs and lots more. Discover Austrian specialties either in the Restaurant Zeitgeist or the Lokal, Café-Bar Pergola which is opened daily. Vending machines, car parking and the reception (24/7) are ready to assist.
Location: Located in the centre of the city, on the European Square and only a few meters from the longest shopping street in Europe, Mariahilfer Straße. The historic city centre with the most important attractions can be reached within a few minutes by metro. Facilities: This 4*-non smoking hotel offers plenty of charm and hospitality. The modern restaurant Vitruv and the stylish bar offer a wide selection of delicacies. 3 meeting rooms for up to 70 people, Wi-Fi, a business corner and a 24h “Grab & Go”service complete the offer. The 213 comfortable and spacious guest rooms feature modern amenities and artistic flair.
ARCOTEL Wimberger ****
Courtyard by Marriott Schönbrunn ****
• charming hotel in central location
• directly located to Schönbrunn Palace
Location: Located in the vibrant 7th district, within walking distance from the shopping street Mariahilfer Straße. Facilities: All 225 rooms are equipped with flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi, telephone, minibar, hairdryer, bathtub, safe and air-condition. Why not stay at one of the hotels newly renovated comfort deluxe rooms, enjoy typical local dishes at the restaurant WIMBERGERS wiaz’Haus or be delighted by the impressive range of whiskies offered at Joe’s bar that convinces even the most discerning connoisseur? The 4*-hotel is one of Vienna’s top event locations featuring a ball room with a total floor space of 985sqm and suitable for up to 970 people.
Location: Adjacent to Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna’s most famous attraction, the 4*-business-class-hotel has an unbeatable location and provides first class rooms and genuine people delivering real service. The underground station “Schönbrunn” around the corner connects you with the historical city center within 10 minutes. Facilities: Modern architecture, quality textiles and warm colours make the 118 airconditioned rooms comfortable and cozy. All rooms are equipped with high-class Courtyard-bedding, spacious desk, Wi-Fi, safe, flat screen TV with complementary SKI channels and tea and coffee facilities. The hotel also offers a lobby bar, a restaurant, 3 conference rooms and a gym.
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Vienna 4*-Hotels NH Danube **** • modern business hotel situated on the Danube Island Location: Located in the fast growing business district, just north of Vienna, the 4*-hotel is close to the Austria Center Vienna and the United Nations. The Danube Island recreation area is located almost on the doorstep. In just 15 minutes you can reach the city centre by subway. Facilities: Elegant surroundings, fine dining, modern technology and comfort – all this and more await you in this modern business hotel. The 252 spacious rooms offer an elegant combination of attractive interior design and modern furniture. The hotel’s restaurant & bar Tarragona offers lunch and dinner, Austrian and international cuisine and Spanish tapas.
Delta Hotel Vienna **** • unique hotel with an excellent service Location: The hotel is located very close to the new central station and the Belvedere Palace, just 3 metro stops from the historic city centre and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The nearest underground station U1-Südtirolerplatz is about 50m away. Facilities: The modern comfort hotel offers guest service at the highest level. The infrastructure includes a nice hotel lobby with 24-hour reception and an internet corner, a spacious breakfast room, Delta Lounge, evening bistro and 2 meeting rooms. Comfort, elegance and newest technology equipment characterize the 180 rooms with bright furnishings. Free Wi-Fi in the lobby and in the breakfast room. Garage parking available.
Vienna City Hall © Wien Tourismus/Christian Stemper
Tourotel Mariahilf ****
ViennArt am MuseumsQuartier ****
• located right in the heart of Vienna
• modern 4*-boutique hotel directly at the MuseumsQuartier
Location: Whether you are planning a business trip or just enjoying your holidays, the hotel is always the right place to be. The hotel is situated very centrally, only 5 minutes walk from the railway station Westbahnhof and 7 minutes away from the famous Mariahilfer Straße, which is the biggest shopping street in Vienna. Facilities: The comfortable and elegant city hotel offers family atmosphere, a breakfast room in a nearby restaurant, internet corner and Wi-Fi in public areas. Enjoy maximum comfort in the 65 well-maintained rooms with bath or shower/toilet, hairdryer, cable TV, telephone, safe and mostly overlooking the landscaped courtyard.
Location: Located in the idyllic, vibrant and creative area at the Spittelberg, right next to the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Art History, as well as the trendy MuseumsQuartier. The most important sights and the underground station are in immediate vicinity. Facilities: In this house, you will enjoy the most modern comfort in the stylish rooms with modern elements and a warm hospitality. The hotel offers a rich breakfast buffet with Austrian quality products, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, free drinks in the “Cafe Lounge” (coffee, tea, juice) from 12am–12pm and free PC use with free internet access in the hotel lobby.
NH Vienna Airport ****
Rainers Hotel Vienna ****
• hotel with innovative, modern and intimate atmosphere
• business hotel in a modern design
Location: Located directly opposite the arrivals hall of the International Airport Vienna, the hotel is the first choice for late flight arrivals or early departures. The city centre can be reached with the City Airport Train (CAT) in about 16 minutes. Facilities: The hotel features an elegant lobby, a cozy bar, an à la carte restaurant Mundo with regional and international cuisine, a buffet restaurant, a library and a conference centre with a total area of 2,000sqm. 500 modern rooms will guarantee restful sleep by the soundproof isolation. The spa area features a sauna, a steam room, a fitness room and a quiet room.
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Location: The 4*-hotel is located close to the city centre and also very close to the new main railway station in Vienna and therefore represents the perfect starting point to explore Vienna’s attractions. Facilities: The modern hotel welcomes you with a modern ambience and professional service. The 179 light-filled rooms are furnished in a fresh green colour and dark wood and enchant with a special atmosphere of comfort. Enjoy and discover local and international specialities in the relaxing atmosphere of the Rainers Restaurant or on the sun terrace. In the fashionable BriXX Bar you can end your day on a pleasant note with a cocktail, local wine or cold beer in a friendly atmosphere.
4*- & 3*-Hotels Vienna Austria Trend Hotel Ananas **** • ideal location to discover Vienna Location: The hotel is situated in an easily accessible location at the subway station U4 Pilgramgasse. Within a few minutes you are in the city centre to explore numerous sights such as the State Opera, the famous Secession or the traditional Naschmarkt. Facilities: In the popular hotel with lobby with shop, 522 newly renovated modern and comfortably equipped guestrooms, free Business Center, Café-Bar, 4 meetings rooms, free Wi-Fi and air-condition, you will surely feel well. The à la carte restaurant “Johann Strauss” will enchant you with culinary offerings. The patisserie serves wonderful desserts – from traditional Viennese Sachertorte through to fruity pastries.
Austria Trend Hotel Lassalle **** • situated in the heart of Vienna’s 2nd district Location: Located right in the heart of Vienna’s richly traditional 2nd district and directly on the U1 underground line, the hotel is the ideal base for any visit to Vienna – be it for business or pleasure. The city centre is only a short ride with the subway away – leading you straight to Vienna’s cultural life and culinary delights. Facilities: This popular family hotel is equipped with a comfortable lobby, the Calafatti-bar, a garden with terrace and pavilion, two functional conference rooms, a business corner and a sauna (for a fee). The 140 rooms and junior suites are comfortably furnished where you can unwind after a busy day.
Boutique Hotel Stadthalle ***
Hotel Capri ***
• passive house with its own power supply • leading sustainable city hotel in Europe
• centrally located Location: The privately run, individual city hotel is the perfect home base to visit all Vienna. From its ideal location on Praterstraße it is only a 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre. The metro station Nestroyplatz is only 50m away. Facilities: All rooms and suites are generously and individually designed, friendly and cozy and most of them have a balcony. All rooms are equipped with bathroom with bath tub or shower, WC and a hairdryer, HD-TV with channels in 10 different languages, safe, free Wi-Fi and complimentary tea and coffee facilities. Every morning starts with a delicious Viennese Buffet Breakfast with regional and seasonal products.
Location: Located in the middle of Vienna, close to the shopping street Mariahilfer Straße and the train station Westbahnhof. Facilities: This cozy hotel is the only environmentally friendly 3*-boutique hotel with a zero-energy-balance. Energy by water-heat pumps, photovoltaic and solar panels ensure you a comfortable atmosphere supporting our environment. The hotel offers 79 individually designed and furnished rooms, a cozy lobby, lounge and a beautiful garden, where you can enjoy your regional/organic breakfast and refreshing drinks.
Hotel Ibis Wien Mariahilf ***
Hotel Zipser ***
• hotel with international flair
• family-run hotel in central location
Location: This 3*-hotel is centrally located, just 200m from the railway station Westbahnhof, the Raimund Theater and the shopping street Mariahilfer Straße. Both the historic old town with its many attractions as well as the Schönbrunn Palace can be reached by metro in 7–10 minutes. Facilities: This popular hotel offers a lobby area with 24-hour reception and a café-bar, non-smoking restaurant “IBIS KITCHEN” serving a delicious variety of international dishes, 5 flexible meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a public car park (against payment). The 341 air-conditioned rooms are modern and cozy, with a comfortable bed and a functional bathroom.
Location: In the heart of Josefstadt, one of the nicest districts in Vienna. The town hall, the Hofburg and the MuseumsQuartier are within walking distance. Facilities: Tradition and Viennese hospitality embody the flair of the Art Nouveau hotel in the centre of Vienna. The hotel, a family-run business, captivates with its central location and is the ideal starting point for tourists as well as business travellers to enjoy Vienna in all its beauty and romance. It offers 55 cozy and pleasant rooms with free tea and coffee facilities, a spacious lobby with 24-hour reception, a breakfast room, a cozy bar and Wi-Fi throughout.
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Vienna 3*-Hotels Austria Classic Hotel Wien *** plus • familiy-run hotel Location: The charming, family-run hotel is the ideal base to explore the historic centre of Vienna and the nearby Prater amusement park. The underground station U1 Nestroyplatz is only 200m away. Facilities: The modern equipment and the charm of a historic building make the Austria Classic Hotel Wien the first choice for your city trip to Vienna. You can expect a professional and friendly hotel with 24-hour reception, café-bar, a breakfast room with garden terrace, a quiet courtyard, a sauna, a fitness room and parking places. The hotel offers 78 modern and yet authentic arranged non-smoking rooms with free Wi-Fi and air-condition. Most of the rooms are situated to the courtyard.
roomz vienna – Budget Design Hotel • extravagant hotel for modern people Location: Just a few short minutes from the city centre on the underground. The perfect location for urban tourists interested in culture, for both the city centre and all sights can be reached quickly thanks to optimum access to transportation lines. Facilities: At roomz vienna, you’ll find hotel rooms whose furnishings and interior are far superior to the standards of a budget hotel. Each individual room has been furnished with great attention to detail, featuring a flat screen TV, video on demand, high-speed Internet, telephone, desk, air-condition and safe. You can satisfy your hunger at the à la carte restaurant and at the bar, which is at your service 24-hour a day.
Johann Strauß: Stadtpark © WienTourismus/Willfried Gredler-Oxenbauer
Star Inn Schönbrunn ***
Hotel Fürst Metternich ***
• central & easily accessible location
• preferred downtown location in a quiet side street
Location: The hotel is conveniently situated near the west gateway of Vienna. The underground lines U4 and U6 can be accessed in the direct vicinity of the hotel. It will only take you 7 minutes to travel to the city centre. Facilities: The bright and cheerful breakfast room invites you to start your day successfully and offers only products of the highest quality. Relax after a long day in the cozy bar, which is open 24 hours. The hotel also has 2 quiet seminar rooms that are equipped with modern technology. The 283 rooms feature shower/toilet, hairdryer, flat screen TV, telephone, radio, air-condition, safe, refrigerator and free internet access.
Location: Perfect downtown location in a traffic calmed area around the shopping street and pedestrian zone Mariahilfer Straße, in immediate vicinity of the most important sights of Vienna. Facilities: The hotel offers its guests the unique flair of Vienna at the turn of the 19th to the 20th century. It offers beautifully designed spacious rooms with high ceilings and Viennese flair, a rich breakfast buffet with Austrian quality products, “Barfly’s” – Vienna’s best American bar in the house, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, a 24-hour reception and free PC use with free internet access next to the reception.
Austria Trend Hotel Messe ***
ATH Beim Theresianum ***
• modern business hotel
• newly renovated rooms • Belvedere Palace nearby
Location: The Austria Trend Hotel Messe enjoys an outstanding location right next to the Vienna Prater with its famous Giant Ferries Wheel and the new campus of the University of Economics. The historic city centre is just minutes away by subway. The U2 metro station Messe-Prater is directly at the hotel. Facilities: Contemporary architecture and service quality at the highest level – this is a modern business and city hotel. The hotel has a bright breakfast room, 24-hour reception and a spacious bar in the middle of a two storied and light-filled lobby. 241 rooms and 2 suites with stunning views of the nearby Prater and free Wi-Fi offer pure relaxation.
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Location: This hotel is not only appealing for its vicinity to the city centre and the countless historical buildings, but also for the beautiful park nearby that invites you to relax or go jogging. It is located near one of the best known historical sights in Vienna, the Belvedere Palace. Facilities: You will find complete and utter relaxation in the 115 air-conditioned rooms and suites with their modern yet comfortable atmosphere. A quiet garden and terrace expand our offer and are perfect for enjoying your breakfast in the fresh air on a warm morning. Your stay at this charming hotel will make your visit to Vienna to a memorable experience.
Salzburg
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Salzburg – the City of Mozart The city of Salzburg, delightfully located on the sholls of River Salzach, owes its fame to the composer W. A. Mozart, the musical „Sound of Music“, and the Salzburg Festival. Although Salzburg may appear small at first glance, its cultural offerings are immense. Beyond Salzburg’s two biggest money-spinners – Mozart and The Sound of Music – hides a city with a burgeoning
„Kirtag“ © Tourismus Salzburg GmbH arts scene, wonderful food, manicured parks and concert halls that uphold musical tradition 365 days a year. Everywhere you go, the scenery, the skyline, the music, the history sends your spirits soaring higher than Julie Andrews octave-leaping vocals.
Baroque city & UNESCO World Heritage The Baroque city centre of Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace and home to the famous Salzburg Festival, was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The cityscape is marked by numerous churches and palaces as well as the Baroque palaces of Mirabell and Hellbrunn. Salzburg Cathedral and the medieval Hohensalzburg Fortress are other architectural highlights. Most of the sights can be seen on a stroll through Salzburg‘s historic city centre: the Residence, the Carillon, the Cathedral, the Franciscan Church, Mozart Square, the Horse Pond, Hofstallgasse, Hohensalzburg Fortress, St. Peter‘s Monastery. The spirit of days gone past can be felt at every turn: the ages have left their mark on the churches, towers, façades, balustrades and galleries. Even the street names commemorate the people and events that shaped its history. Salzburg perspectives Whether you decide to explore Salzburg on foot, by horse-drawn carriage, on a cruise, by bike or by bus, alone or with a Salzburg guide – the city reveals its beauty from many different perspectives. Climb the Kapuzinerberg or Mönchsberg for a stunning view of the city on the river with its characteristic architecture, colorful façades and tin roofs and beyond to the Gaisberg and Untersberg. Explore the surrounding towns and countryside on
one of the many sightseeing tours. And visitors to Salzburg should not leave without taking some of the city’s sweetest souvenirs with them: the original Salzburg Mozartkugel. 4,000 events to choose from The year‘s wide variety of cultural events, nearly 4,000 in number, is Salzburg‘s pulsating heart. They are neither inaccessible nor ostentatious. In additional to the internationally renowned and much-noticed events such as the Salzburg Festival, Mozart Week and Advent Singing, the calendar of events is enhanced with new concert series or festivals each year, always attracting an audience. The highlights include the Easter and Whitsun Festival, the Dialogs at the Mozarteum, the Jazz Festival, the Winterfest during Advent, the Marionette Theater, The Sound of Music, szene salzburg, ballet performances, Salzburg Street Theater, romantic Palace Concerts and the countless church concerts. Whatever your inclination may be: discover the wonderful contrast of the old and the new in Salzburg.
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Salzburg The Sound of Music
Leopoldskron Palace © Tourismus Salzburg GmbH The life of the von Trapp Family is inseparably linked to the city of Salzburg. Every year nearly 300,000 people visit the Trapp Family homes and film locations. The 1965 film about the moving life of the novice, Maria von Trapp and her singing family with Julie Andrews in the leading role, became an international box office success. The songs from “The Sound of Music” are known throughout the world. Original Sound of Music Tour The hills are alive with The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg. Enjoy a day trip visiting the breathtaking landscapes and locations where the famous musical, the Sound of Music, was filmed. Relax and listen to the soundtrack or sing along to the famous songs and lyrics including My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss, The
The Gazebo © Tourismus Salzburg GmbH Lonely Goatherd and of course the glorious title song The Sound of Music.. You will not just see lots of highlights of the movie “The Sound of Music”, but also get to know historical and architectural landmarks in the city as well in the Lake District area. The Sound of Music tour includes the following original film locations: • Mirabell Gardens and Pegasus Fountain (dancing scene with Maria and the children) • Leopoldskron Palace (where the family lived in the film) • Hellbrunn Palace (song scenes) • Nonnberg Convent (where Maria lived as a young novice) • St. Gilgen/Wolfgangsee (opening scene in the movie) • Mondsee Church (wedding scene)
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Mozart Dinner Concert
Salzburg’s most famous son The Mozart family lived on the third floor of the Hagenauer House at Getreidegasse 9 for 26 years, from 1747 to 1773. The celebrated composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was born here on January 27, 1756 and spent the first 17 years of his life here. No other place makes the person behind the artist Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his music as palpable as his birthplace. Mozart’s Residence was reconstructed after being destroyed during World War II and was opened to the public in 1996. The biographies of the family members and the authentic impressions of everyday family life fill the house to this day with their spirit and allow visitors to experience Mozart anew.
Be a guest of Mozart! Dine at the oldest restaurant in Europe, Stiftskeller St. Peter, while listening to the music of Mozart. Enjoy a delicious 3-course candlelit dinner, prepared according to traditional recipes from the 17th and 18th centuries, while local opera singers and musicians perform some of Mozart’s finest work. The most popular compositions of W. A. Mozart are performed in candlelight by local musicians in historical costumes including two opera singers and musicians performing “A little night melody” as well as with arias and duets from operas “Don Giovanni”, “Le Nozze di Figaro” and “The Magic Flute”. Allow yourself to be whisked off into a world of enchantment, be a guest of Mozart!
Mozart City Tour
Salzburg Festival
The Mozart City Tour is one of Salzburg’s “classic” tours and includes all of the city’s major attractions as well as a good overview of the city’s architecture and history. Retracing the history of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart you will learn interesting facts about the city’s most famous son. Mozart’s Birthplace in Getreidegasse, the Mozart Residence on Makart Square and the Mozarteum are tour fixtures. The highlight of the tour is the visit of Mozart’s Residence where you will learn interesting details about the life of the Mozart familiy. The tour will also take you to Leopoldskron Palace and Frohnburg Palace – both locations used in the movie “The Sound of Music”.
Every year in summer Salzburg is a famous destination for music fans from all over the world. The Salzburg Festival – a prominent festival of music and drama – takes place from the end of July to the end of August and features numerous concerts, operas, operettas, plays and readings. The most classic play of the Salzburg Festival is the “Jedermann”, which is played on the Domplatz in front of the cathedral to incorporate the façade of the Salzburger Dom into the play. Many famous Austrian and German theatre actors played the main characters of the “Jedermann”. The play itself was written by Hugo von Hoffmannsthal between 1903 and 1911 and it is based on similar “moral plays” from the 16th century.
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Hellbrunn Palace & Trick Fountains
Salzburg’s most visible icon is the mighty 900-year-old cliff-top Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the biggest and best preserved in Europe. It was built in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard and considerably enlarged by Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach (1495–1519). The fortress can easily be reached by funicular railway departing from the Festungsgasse. Highlights of a visit include the Golden Hall, where lavish banquets were once held, with a gold-studded ceiling imitating a starry night sky, the medieval princes’ apartments and the Fortress Museum. The Golden Hall is the backdrop for year-round Festungskonzerte (Fortress Concerts), which often focus on Mozart’s works.
In 1612 commissioned by Salzburg’s Prince Archbishop Markus Sittikus von Hohenems, an architectural masterpiece was created just south of the city that remains one of the most magnificent Renaissance buildings north of the Alps: the Lustschloss of Hellbrunn with its spacious park and its unique trick fountains. With its ballrooms, the enchanting gardens and the unique trick fountains, the palace was primarily used as the site of luxurious celebrations and festivities, spectacular events and cultural highlights. Today visitors come for meetings, seminars and glamorous social events. And perhaps the reason that the palace has become a popular venue for international events is that it was built for that very purpose almost 400 years ago!
Designer Outlet Salzburg
Stiegl-Brauwelt – Beer Experience
Shopping for those who want more: 200 of your favourite designer brands at 30–70% less! At the Designer Outlet Salzburg a huge variety of top brands are waiting to be discovered. A visit at the Designer Outlet Salzburg is – the whole year round – an ideal opportunity to combine a unique shopping experience with a cultural or sightseeing trip to the Salzburg city centre. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in the covered shopping center, with cafes and restaurants, children‘s center, free parking and more than 200 brands. From iconic fashion brands like Valentino, Jil Sander, and Zegna Outlet Store to outdoor brands like Columbia and Northland Professional to even high-street favorites such as Guess and Desigual.
Experience the world of beer Brewing and bottling since 1492, Stiegl is Austria’s largest private brewery. It accompanied Salzburg trough more than 500 years of its history. The exhibition presents the history of beer, the techniques to brew it, a Stiegl Museum and – of course – a beer hall to test the final product. Highlights: • Stiegl Brewery Cinema • sample of the seasoning and Jungbier • beer tasting & souvenir included • guided tours at 11am, 2pm & 4pm • exclusive guided tours and programs for groups of 10 people or more bookable • free parking area
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Salzburg 5*-Hotels Hotel Sacher Salzburg ***** Superior
• family owned • impressive & historic hotel on the Salzach promenade • fusion of tradition and modern luxurious comfort Location: Situated in the heart of the city on the quiet Salzach promenade, the Hotel Sacher Salzburg offers an impressive view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress. It is the city’s Grand Hotel, has been the very centre of social life since its opening in 1866 and complements the Hotel Sacher Wien perfectly. Facilities: The 113 rooms and suites are all unique, yet they have in common the same aesthetic of historic elegance combined with modern technology that characterises the entire hotel.
Family Gürtler & Winkler have given each room a personal touch with their own special arrangement of historic works of art, antiques, silk-lined walls and elaborate carpets. Enjoy both Austrian and international cuisine in the traditional Roter Salon, the Gourmet Restaurant Zirbelzimmer, and, for lovers of grilled dishes, the Salzachgrill. You can also take a drink at the Sacher Bar and most guests like at some point to indulge in an Original Sacher-Torte, the most-famous chocolate cake in the Sacher Café. Guest of the hotel enjoys complimentary comfort provided by an on-site Health Club with modern fitness equipment, sauna and steam bath. Additionally a broad range of different massages and a solarium are available.
Hotel Goldener Hirsch *****
• well known 5*-hotel situated on the renowned Getreidegasse • 2 authentic Austrian restaurants Location: The historic hotel is located in the historic centre, on the famous Getreidegasse with its designer boutiques, opposite the Festival Hall and only steps away from Mozart’s birthplace. The cathedral, the fortress and all the major sights of Salzburg can be reached within a few walking minutes. Facilities: The Luxury Collection Hotel “Hotel Goldener Hirsch”, today meetingplace for the international society, dates back to 1407, when it opened its doors as an inn. The 70 guest rooms and suites boasts authentic Salzburg-style decor handpicked by Countness Harriet Walder-
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dorff. The original antiques, handmade furniture, and native rag rugs are opulent and discreet, and honor 600 years of hotel history. This is absolutely unique for a hotel in Salzburg. Culinary pleasures are served in 2 authentic Austrian restaurants. Restaurant Goldener Hirsch is internationally celebrated for traditional, fine Austrian cuisine. Its adjacent landmark Restaurant s’Herzl, has become a focal point of life in Salzburg: a place where hotel guests mingle with local residents. For traditional cocktails or fine Austrian and international wines, The Bar Goldener Hirsch’s covered inner courtyard offers an authentic atmosphere. Distinguished event spaces make the Hotel Goldener Hirsch ideal for meetings and weddings. First-class service and award-winning cuisine guarantee an individual event of the highest class.
5*- & 4*-Hotels Salzburg Sheraton Salzburg Hotel *****
• luxury hotel opposite the famous Mirabell Garden Location: To visit Salzburg is to delve into a world of beauty, a magnificent past and an exciting present. Shopping and sports or culture – Salzburg leaves nothing to be desired. Discover the unique beauty which you are surrounded by at the Sheraton Hotel in Salzburg. The world famous Mirabell Gardens, and the hotel’s central location in the city centre of Salzburg assure you a stay with familiar comfort. Facilities: 166 spacious rooms and suites guarantee comfort and well-being. Friendly and attentive service and the highly praised cuisine of the 2 restaurants complement the overall guest experience at the Sheraton Salzburg Hotel. The stylish
surroundings of the ETAGE7 - the exclusive 7th floor – is a discovery of a special kind: Six luxuriously furnished Sheraton Sky Suites and a spacious Penthouse Suite feature terraces high above the roofs of the city. All suites include free access to the Sheraton Club Lounge and its culinary amenities. Complimentary hotel services also include access to the health club Sheraton fitness with sauna and steam bath on the 2nd floor and free use of the Link@Sheraton, the business centre located in the lobby of the luxury hotel. For professional conferences the hotel provides 4 fully equipped meeting rooms for up to 130 persons. In cooperation with the interconnected Salzburg Congress Center, you have the opportunity of 15 additional meeting rooms.
Crowne Plaza Salzburg – The Pitter ****
Hotel am Mirabellplatz ****
• newly renovated hotel
• charming 4*-boutique hotel • member of “Historic Hotels of Europe”
Location: Founded by the Pitter family in 1864, the hotel is located in the city centre, just 3 minutes from the Mirabell Gardens. Facilities: Choose from 198 rooms and suites and enjoy an extra value money can’t buy: the ambiance and the style of a newly renovated “Grand Hotel”! In the beginning of 2014 the hotel was extensively renovated and extended. Not only the brand-new “Pitter Event Center” and the “IMLAUER Sky Bar & Restaurant, but also the Panorama Suites were unveiled. In the “IMLAUER Sky-Bar & Restaurant” you enjoy a rich buffet breakfast and a wonderful view. The hotel also offers a complimentary fitness area including sauna in the newly built top floor.
Location: Located directly in the historic city centre at the Mirabellplatz. The most popular sights are within walking distance. Facilities: Built in 1653 as the palace of the Archbishop Paris Lodron, the hotel exudes historic charm combined with modern character. The charming, familyrun hotel offers a magnificent vault, 71 renovated rooms, a cozy chill-out lounge with a choice of free hot and cold drinks, breakfast room, lounge Paris Lodron for meetings for up to 12 persons, Swarovski crystal showcase, internet terminal and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Enjoy the unique aura of cultural tradition and historical heritage.
NH Hotel Salzburg City ****
Castellani Parkhotel Salzburg ****
• completely renovated
• hotel with modern design & traditional values
Location: Situated in the heart of the city, close to the splendid Mirabell Garden, with their prestigious palace, statues and fountains. The historic downtown can be reached within a few minutes of walk. Facilities: The fully renovated hotel offers a high level of comfort and close, personal service with special attention to the details that make your stay enjoyable. 140 spacious rooms await you in the hotel, with modern furnishing, warm colours, wooden floors and all the amenities you could want for a pleasant stay. The hotel offers also a lobby bar, the “Papeo” restaurant serving regional and international dishes, a wellness centre and 4 meeting rooms with direct access to the garden terrace.
Location: The hotel stands out for its location near the city centre. Just a 15-minute walk separates it from the historic centre and its many sights and attractions. Facilities: The hotel owes its unique atmosphere to a special blend of classic elegance and modern architecture. The 151 rooms feature fine woods, high quality equipment and a comfortable atmosphere. Culinary delights you can enjoy in the restaurant “Eschenbach” and the elegant gourmet restaurant “Salieri” or the trendy bar “Da Capo”. Moreover, there is a library, a Mediterranean terrace, a conference centre, a free fitness centre with steam room and a large garden.
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Graz
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Schlossberg hill & Schlossberg funicular Clock Tower Kunsthaus Graz – the „friendly alien“ Island in the Mur Joanneum Quarter Landhaus Courtyard Eggenberg Castle Armory museum Grazer Burg & Double-spiral staircase Painted House Kaiser-Josef-Market – farmer’s market Botanical Garden annual „Styriaarte“ festival & „Steirischer Herbst“ festival • Austria’s official Capital of Delights • many shops with traditional Austrian Tracht clothing • restaurant „Der Steirer“ – classic Austrian cuisine
Cultural Delights
No other city offers so much variety within such a small area, together with its sunny southern ambience as a bonus: futuristic architecture right next to medieval houses set in a maze of ancient alleyways and squares. Just take a look around the unique city of Graz and you will be amazed! The Schlossberg hill of Graz is at once a natural spectacle, central recreation area and vantage point. It takes but a short time to ascend and enjoy the beautiful views of Graz and surroundings. Between the squares of Jakominiplatz and Hauptplatz you will find trendy boutiques, perfumeries and jewellers along Graz‘s main drag, Herrengasse. Everywhere you look, gorgeous shoes, jewellery and accessories beckon. The coolest area is the creative quarter around Kunsthaus Graz – a secret tip for all those who love original designs.
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Hotel Wiesler
Graz seduces you – narrow streets, impressive buildings and modern architecture. Looking up reveals a patch of blue sky between fire-breathing dragons and mysterious heads casting a threatening gaze downward. Colourful, stylish facades, magnificent buildings from various epochs ... with a spring in your step you follow cobbled ways, while narrow alleyways open onto fantastically beautiful squares. First culture and exciting stories, then a nice little glass of wine in the sunshine. A walking tour of the historic centre that’s rich in variety, entertaining and sensuous – that is Graz. Explore the historic city centre of Graz in 1,5 hours!
• hotel with tradition & modern design Location: Ideal downtown location at the waterside of the Mur river, just 5 minutes walking distance away from the sights and the Graz congress. Facilities: The new and unconventional has found its way into Hotel Wiesler in Graz – where grandiosity and star-ratings have been surrendered during the hotel’s repositioning. So breakfast in the 100-year-old building is still taken under an Art Nouveau mosaic which fills the wall. The “Speisesaal” restaurant keeps modern street art, international delicacies and a breezy soul ready for the evenings. The sauna and Turkish baths provide for any necessary relaxation. And on top of it: free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Excursion to Southern Styria
Hotel Das Weitzer ****
A visit to the Styrian Wine Country The rolling hills of Southern Styria – lovingly called the „Styrian Tuscany“ are the perfect grounds for white wines, gaining constantly international recognition. The Castle of Seggau boasts a huge and ancient wine cellar, with more than 300 years of age. Here you will get a guided tour through the wine cellar and of course a tasting of these renowned white wines. The tour continues to the little village of Heimschuh, where you will discover how „Styria’s black gold“ – the famous pumpkinseed oil is being produced. A so-called „Buschenschank“ (rustic wine tavern) marks the end of the tour. Here you enjoy a hearty snack called „Brettljause“ and a glass of wine. Dramatic views of the vineyards included.
• traditional & modern 4*-hotel
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Location: Located in the middle of the city, within 5 minutes walking distance to the main square of Graz, with splendid views of the Schlossberg and on top of everything, it’s still good value. Facilities: From a sensational breakfast in the breakfast room called “Engelreich”, to a cosy drink in front of the fireplace in the Weitzer lounge, the largest hotel in the city has a lot to offer, which is out of the ordinary: traditional food and wine and a gift shop in the restaurant “Der Steirer”, a florist’s, the old cafe “Kaffee Weitzer” and even a wellness area with sauna, steam bath and fitness machines for working out. Also nice: free Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel area.
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Mercure Graz City ****
Mercure Graz Messe ****
• mid-scale hotel for business trips or leisure
• charming business hotel Location: The hotel is situated in the centre of Graz, just 500m away from the Exhibition Center and Graz Congress. The sights such as the historic city centre and the Schlossberg are just 7–10 walking minutes from the hotel away. Facilities: The charming business hotel has a modern lobby with 24-hour reception and a business centre with internet access, a restaurant “Leonardo” in which you will be spoiled with Styrian and international cuisine, a welcoming bar, 10 fully air-conditioned conference rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout. In the 101 fully air-conditioned, modern and comfortable guest rooms, including 3 studios, you can enjoy your stay to the fullest.
Location: The exclusive 4*-hotel is located in the centre of Graz near the old town, the farmers’ market, the Schlossberg and the Graz conference centre. Facilities: The hotel offers a fitness center with sauna and infrared cabin free of charge, business corner with Internet access, free Wi-Fi, and a public indoor car park (for a fee). The hotel is perfect for city or business trips and is the ideal location for a meeting. The 115 comfortable and modern guest rooms are equipped with a high-quality queen-size bed or twin beds as well as individually controlled air-condition, Sat-TV, free Wi-Fi, minibar, free tea and coffee making facilities.
Best Western Hotel Drei Raben ***
roomz Graz – Budget Design Hotel
• comfortable city hotel
• modern design hotel
Location: The hotel is a modern and comfortable city hotel, located 10 walking minutes away from the historical centre of Graz with its museums and cultural sights. It is also within walking distance to the railway station and the congress centre – ideally located for business people, vacationers and families. The attentive, multilingual staff takes pride in providing personalized service, which has become a hallmark of this hotel. Facilities: Enjoy the warm hospitality and the relaxing atmosphere in this newly renovated, modern and comfortably equipped city hotel with 50 spacious guestrooms, lobby, breakfast-room with quiet terrace, and free Wi-Fi.
Location: Directly vis-à-vis Stadthalle & Messe, roomz graz offers everything you need for an exciting stay in Graz, the City of Design. The city centre can be reached on foot in 15 minutes or by tram, which stops directly in front of the hotel. Facilities: You’re looking for a modern designer hotel for your customers? You’ve found the right place with roomz graz! 131 stylish rooms – with furnishing far superior to the standards of a budget hotel –, an à la carte restaurant and a bar open around the clock for you will win you over. Featuring rooms in 4 different colours, free Wi-Fi, flat screens and large showers, roomz graz proves to be refreshingly modern and exceptionally creative.
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Innsbruck
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Golden Roof & Museum Olympia SkiWorld Innsbruck Imperial Palace & Court Church Renaissance style Ambras Castle Hungerburg funicular railway Bergisel Ski Jump Innsbruck’s City Tower Cathedral of St. James Maria-Theresien-Strasse Rathaus Galerien shopping centre Innsbrucker Bergweihnacht – Christmas Markets Innsbruck Alpine Zoo Swarovski Crystal Worlds typical traditional Tyrolean taverns & gourmet restaurants Hofgarten Café Tiroler Heimatwerk – great shop for traditional gifts
Cultural Delights
The picturesque Austrian city Innsbruck brings the magic of Christmas to life. There are 5 charming Christmas Markets in which to delight in Innsbruck and the nearby village of Hungerburg. Innsbruck and its surrounding villages offer plenty of cultural delights, with such treasures as the Ambras Castle and the interactive Audioversum museum. The après ski scene takes things up a notch with fine dining and modern bars. For decadent dining in Innsbruck itself, Grand Hotel Europa – the only 5*-hotel in the city – entices guests with refined versions of traditional Tyrolean fare at its Europa Stüberl restaurant. The Europa Bar, also in the hotel, delights with exquisite cocktails, but for a drink with a view, go to Lichtblick Café and 360° Bar at the top of the Town Hall.
Christmas Market © TVB Innsbruck
Ambras Castle
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Nordkettenbahnen – Cable Railways Ambras Palace is delightfully located above Innsbruck and is one of the city’s most noteworthy attractions. The Castle was built by Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria, Count of Tirol, in the 16th century. It’s divided into a lower and an upper castle set in the remains of a medieval fortress. The lower castle was planned and constructed by the Archduke as a museum for his various collections, all of which can be seen today. The Wunderkammer contains a display of exotic objects. The upper part of the palace houses the Habsburg´s Portrait Gallery, an awe-inspiring collection of works by the likes of Lukas Cranach, Anton Mor, Tizian, Van Dyck and Diego Velásquez. The Castle’s most striking and precious feature is the George’s Altar of Emperor Maximilian I.
There is no place where the boundary between the urban space and rugged mountains scenery is so close together. The new Nordkettenbahnen will now transport visitors directly from the city centre of Innsbruck to high mountain terrain in just 20 minutes. The journey begins not far from the heart of Innsbruck’s old town. On reaching the upper station at 2256m above sea level, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city of Innsbruck on the one side and the unforgettable vista of untouched, pristine nature on the other. A visit to the Nordkette, set between the mountain range and the town, promises to be an unforgettable experience. Visitors will enjoy a unique combination of relaxation, the wonder of nature, and modern architecture.
Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Tyrolean Evenings in Innsbruck
Sparkling crystals, shining light, glittering glass in all facets. Embark on a fascinating journey into the “belly” of the giant. In the subterranean Chambers of Wonder you can marvel at the multifaceted play of crystalline colours and shapes. For Swarovski Crystal Worlds, the multimedia artist André Heller designed 14 Chambers of Wonder dedicated to the versatile artistic interpretation of the material crystal. The result is a universe of discoveries and a simply unique experience with every visit. The Giant entices visitors all year round with an event and leisure program offering great variety. The sparkling shopping landscape “Crystal Stage” unites all the Swarovski product worlds in a single room.
Looking for things to do in Innsbruck? Clap along traditional Tyrolean folk dancing and music on a raucous evening in Innsbruck! The Gundolf Family has been organizing Tyrolean Evenings in Innsbruck since 1967 already. Do not miss one of the best folk performances all across Europe which only includes authentic Tyrolean music, Folk dances and “shoe-slapping” as well as typical Tyrolean songs and “yodelling”. Want to experience hearty Austrian cuisine, too? Then upgrade to include a 3-course Tyrolean feast, featuring local delights. Start your evening with pickup from your hotel, and then travel to Sandwirt Restaurant, where the Tyrolean Evenings take place daily from April to October.
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• Innsbruck’s only 5*-hotel
• spectacular mountain view
Facilities Connecting worlds – at the Grand Hotel Europa in Innsbruck, modern Italian design and pleasant Tyrolean cosiness meet in harmony. 106 rooms and suites provide the suitable environment for every taste. The hotel from 1869 underwent a complete refurbishing program in 2010 and the new design rooms feature clear lines and modern technical comfort. The Studios and Europa Suites lead directly into the
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Location Centrally located and surrounded by the impressive panorama of Innsbruck’s mountain scenery, the Grand Hotel Europa is an ideal starting point for excellent holidays in all seasons.
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heart of Tyrol. Surrounded by 300-year-old wood from East Tyrolean farmhouses, they provide everything a modern first class hotel has to offer. The Grand Hotel Europa possesses with the in-house Europa Stüberl a top-class restaurant, which is known far beyond the borders of the Tyrolean provincial capital Innsbruck. The multiply award-winning cuisine spearheaded by Chef Roland Geisberger provides a change and superlative culinary variety. The two entrances – through the hotel lobby and externally via Brixner Straße – invite hotel guests as well as gourmets from near and far to indulge in regional delicacies and international creations. The wine list convinces with its emphasis on first-class Austrian wines, and at the same time makes international vintners sit up and take notice with noble drops.
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Location Located in the heart of the Olympic city of Innsbruck and surrounded by the majestic Tyrolean Alps, Hilton Innsbruck offers a unique stay for business and leisure guests alike. Set within the picturesque part of the old city, the hotel is easily accessible by air, rail and public transport. Facilities Offering wonderful views of the mountains, the hotel is an ideal choice for any visit to Tyrol, whether for business or to enjoy the numerous leisure activities nearby. This contemporary hotel features 176 spacious, upscale guest rooms, which offer magnificent views of the Tyrolean Alps. Visit the elegant and contemporary
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KONRAD restaurant at Hilton Innsbruck and experience genuine Tyrolean hospitality. Enjoy prime beef from the surrounding Alps and delicious seasonal dishes with healthy ingredients from Tyrolean farms and products from the Austrian culinary regions.Executive Chef Konrad Zellner grills perfect steaks on the Lava stone or creates, on request, traditional Austrian specialities and creative international dishes. The wine menu offers a selection of the best Austrian and some international top wines. Enjoy a cold beer or a glass of fine wine in the hotel’s 1st Floor Bar, where you can also watch sport games on our big screen TV. Relax in the 24-hour gym with a sauna or play poker in Austria’s largest casino, adjacent to the hotel. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi in the public areas of this hotel.
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Innsbruck 4*-Hotels aDLERS Hotel
• Innsbruck’s new design hotel • urban & alpine lifestyle Location The aDLERS is closed to the main railway station and is situated only 5 minutes from the old town of Innsbruck. Facilities The aDLERS Lifestyle Hotel – Innsbruck’s highest hotel – offers 75 Panorama Rooms with a breathtaking view above the wonderful city. Enjoy your time at eye level with the “Nordkette” in one of our urbanalpine design rooms. All the rooms from “Classic” to “Deluxe” are located between the 7th and the 11th floor and are furnished in a modern, urban-alpine style. Luxurious design and harmonizing furnishing offer guests the highest standards
in order to relax and enjoy themselves. Innsbruck’s new hot spot in the 12th floor of the aDLERS hotel offers the ultimate dining experience. Pamper yourself with international dishes prepared by our chef and enjoy the wonderful view over Innsbruck. Where else but on the 12th floor would you have the evening come to an end? At the Adlers Bar, Innsbruck’s skyline will be your constant setting to enjoy delicious cocktails, fine wines and culinary specialties. What’s more romantic and appealing than enjoying a warm summer evening on a terrace above the rooftops of Innsbruck?
Golden Roof © TVB Innsbruck
Romantikhotel Schwarzer Adler ****
The Penz Hotel
• family-run hotel with 500 years of tradition
• Innsbruck’s first design hotel Location: Located in the heart of Innsbruck, the city’s first design hotel has opened its doors and enriched the city with an architectural jewel. The most famous sights are in walking distance. Facilities: The Penz exudes modernity while providing luxurious hospitality in the traditional manner. It offers the perfect atmosphere of well-being for relaxed regeneration and peaceful, restorative sleep, but also for concentrated work. The 5th Floor is the bar on the roof of The Penz Hotel. Here you can admire the spectacular view while enjoying your delicious breakfast consisting of exotic fruits, sparkling wine, salmon and other tasty specialties.
Location: Situated in the middle of Innsbruck, about 200m away from the historic city centre. Facilities: The hotel with the charm of 500 years of Tyrolean history combines tradition with the high demands of today. It offers 40 exquisitely and individually furnished rooms, the cosy Tyrolean “Bürgerstuben”, an excellent à la carte restaurant with a modern Tyrolean cuisine, a stylishly designed bar, a roof terrace, lobby area and meeting rooms. In the spa area “Crystal Spheres” in Swarovski design with sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, Kneipp basin, crystal fountain and rest room, you can spend a relaxed day.
Hotel Maximilian Stadthaus Penz ****
Austria Trend Hotel Congress ****
• family-run hotel situated in the heart of the historic centre
• high-class hotel
Location: Right in the centre of Innsbruck on the edge of the historical old town. The congress house, the university hospital, the regional theatre and almost all sights such as the “Goldenes Dachl” can be reached within a few minutes of walk. Facilities: The family Penz runs this hotel with great dedication which offers a downtown atmosphere associated with Tyrolean hospitality. It offers 46 rooms with traditional Tyrolean oak, an inviting lobby area with 24-hour reception, a breakfast room and lounge, free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel, a cozy bar with a fireplace, elevator and a ski storage room with boot warmers.
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Location: Situated between the Exhibition Center and the Congress Center, directly next to the Hungerburgbahn funicular, which takes you up on 2,300m above sea level within only a few minutes. The historic centre is located only five minutes walking distance from the hotel as well. Facilities: Enjoy simple and modern design in the first-class hotel and a vacation with all comforts. The hotel has 104 elegant guest rooms, an inviting lobby bar, an à la carte restaurant where you can get hearty Tyrolean cuisine, the beautiful breakfast terrace and a library. The hotel also features 5 meeting rooms and a 260sqm spa area with sauna, steam room and fitness room with garden access.
Lower Austria
The abbey of Melk © Donau Niederösterreich/www.extremfotos.com
Lower Austria – Austria’s largest Wine Region A glorious heritage, a lively art scene and an ample choice of top-class wines and culinary delights create a holiday with culture and taste. With its alluvial forests, rolling vineyards, lush meadows, undulating hills, beautiful river landscapes and pristine moors, Austria’s largest province has a variety of sceneries and landscapes that is unique in Central Europe. Holidays in Lower Austria lend themselves to a range of activities including hiking, cycling and golfing,
© Donau Niederösterreich/Steve Haider rest and relaxation at spas or cultural explorations at one of the province’s 14 monasteries.
World Heritage & National Parks As the only region along the entire Danube river, the Wachau has received the prestigious award of UNESCO World Heritage. The meandering river valley, deeply cut at first, then gradually widening, is truly stunning. Steep rocks alternate with floodplain forests. Its banks and slopes are home to sun kissed grapevine terraces, built over centuries and meticulously preserved. In between, you will find orchards and picturesque small towns, awe-inspiring churches, castles and ruins. Situated between the European capitals Vienna and Bratislava, the Donau-Auen National Park preserves the last remaining major wetlands environment in Central Europe. Here, the Danube is still free flowing; it is the lifeline of the National Park. The dynamic rise and fall of water levels – sometimes up to 7 meters – means that the wetlands landscape is constantly recreated and reformed. In this way, the flow of the Danube creates habitats for a large number of plants and animals, some of which are rare species. Monasteries, churches, castles & palaces Many archaeological treasures dating back to the Romantic Age, the Gothic Age or the Renaissance, have been meticulously preserved over the centuries. Monasteries, churches, basilicas and charterhouses are remarkable witnesses to the high culture of sacred artwork. The Baroque Age has left a lasting impression on Austria; one of
the most outstanding examples being the abbey of Melk. Follow the traces of the emperor, stroll through magnificent palaces and historic gardens. Alternatively, you can learn about former strongholds, noble and less noble knights. Following the Danube between Ybbs and Hainburg, you will encounter countless palaces, castles and ruins. Most of these ruins are freely accessible all year. Lower Austrian Wine & Wine Route With 30,000 hectares of vineyards Lower Austria is Austria’s biggest wine producing region. Austria’s largest wine-growing region celebrates wine and all that goes into making it with over 800 festivals, events and parties along Lower Austria’s Wine Road. The annual Lower Austrian Wine Fall is the province’s largest tourist attraction. With its 830 km in total length the Wine Route Lower Austria is one of the world’s longest trails based on the topic of wine. It leads through eight wine growing areas passing through more than 150 villages associated with wine and about 1,700 locations for wine loving bon vivants – from top modern wineries to cosy wine taverns to highly decorated gourmet restaurants.
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Lower Austria Baden bei Wien
Baden‘s municipal theatre © Lammerhuber, GG Tourismus der Stadtgemeinde Baden
Highlights
• surrounded by the Vienna Woods & vineyards • well known spa & health resort • famous for its beneficial sulphurous mineral springs • only 26km away from Vienna • elegant operetta metropolis • outstanding quality wines • Grand Casino Baden • Beethoven House • Arnulf Rainer Museum • Emperor’s House at the main square • Kurpark with numerous historical attractions • rosarium in the Doblhoffpark – Austria’s largest rose garden • Trabrennbahn Baden – Europe’s most beautiful summer racetrack • ruin Rauhenstein & ruin Rauheneck
Cultural Delights
With its mild climate, Baden offers the ideal prerequisites for a relaxing vacation. Water, the Vienna Woods and the nearby capital city Vienna are the highlights of a stay in Baden. In Baden, culture is in season year round till this day: whether in summer spa concerts in the spa park, the Operetta Festival in the summer arena, the winter season of the Baden‘s municipal theatre or show events at the Congress Casino Baden – there is always something happening here. Thanks to the favourable climate conditions outstanding quality wines flourish here. The wines are distinguished by richness, a lovely bouquet, subtle flavour and fruity acidity. The offer ranges from light, palatable wines to moderately heavy types all the way to wines of a special variant.
Hotel Herzoghof **** Baden bei Wien
• traditional 4*-hotel in a prime location • directly opposite the Grand Casino Altitude: 230m Airport: Vienna/46km Location: In a perfect location, directly in the heart of Baden, just a few steps away from the Kurpark and the elegant Congress Casino Baden. Rooms: 30 elegant double rooms with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, Cable-TV, minibar, safe and Wi-Fi. Facilities: Housed in a historic building from 1910, the family-run hotel Herzoghof warmly welcomes its guests into an elegant ambience in Baden. In the cozy
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breakfast room in Art Noveau style with beautiful glass paintings by Otto Barth, a rich breakfast buffet with culinary delicacies is served. The cafe- and wine bar offers delicacies, excellent wines, coffee specialities and homemade desserts and invites you to linger. For lunch as well as for dinner, enjoy the Austrian and international cuisine at the restaurant Jedermanns. Moreover, the hotel provides 3 modern equipped conference rooms and a cinema for up to 24 persons. Spa: Recreation area with sauna, steam bath and infrared cabin. Against payment: massages and cosmetic treatments. Meals: Breakfast buffet. In case of halfboard lunch and dinner.
Vineyards in Baden © Mirau, GG Tourismus der Stadtgemeinde Baden
Wachau Lower Austria
Dürnstein on the river Danube © Österreich Werbung/Weinhaeupl
Highlights
• UNESCO World Heritage landscape • renowned for its wines of highest quality • numerous monasterys & churches: the abbey of Melk, abbey church in Dürnstein & the abbey of Göttweig • numerous castles & palaces: the palace of Artstetten, Renaissance Palace Schallaburg, the palace ruin of Aggstein, the ruin of Dürnstein & the palace of Grafenegg • Danube Bike Path • Wachau World Heritage Trail • cultural city Krems with the Kunstmeile Krems • archaeological park of Carnuntum • SANDGRUBE 13wein.sinn in Krems – explore & experience wine • boat trips along the Danube river • traditional wine taverns
Cultural Delights
A trip to this region delights all your senses. The region has a diversity of superb local foods and is among the top gourmet regions in Europe. Sun-ripened Wachau apricots, fresh Danube fish and crisp asparagus from the Marchfeld are three of its most famous products. The Danube Region is also home to a large number of members of Niederösterreichische Wirtshauskultur, an association of quality restaurants dedicated to traditional Austrian food. Eastern Austria has a wonderful tradition of wine taverns called heurige or buschenschank, where you can get a hearty bite to eat along with a glass of good wine. Visitors who attend the wachau GOURMETfestival can look forward to everyone and everything of distinction in the world of gourmets.
Wachauer apricots © Donau Niederösterreich/Steve Kaider
Steigenberger Hotel and SPA **** Sup.
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• Spa World Luxury on 1,200sqm
• this is the hotel of choice in the Wachau region for your spa, wine & gourmet holiday
garden, a ballroom for events, smoker’s lounge, small petting zoo and parking places.
Altitude: 209m Airport: Vienna/104km
Altitude: 203m Airport: Vienna/97km Location: The hotel is only a few minutes on foot from the historic city centre of Krems. It offers the guests a magnificent view of the Danube and the surrounding vineyards. Rooms: All 116 rooms and 27 junior suites are first-class arranged with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, cable & Pay-TV, safe, high speed internet access and minibar. Facilities: The hotel welcomes you with peace and comfort in a very relaxed atmosphere and offers an elegantly
designed vineyard restaurant awarded by Gault Millau, a luxurious terrace, a wine bar and a panoramic terrace as well as 6 conference rooms. Parking places at the hotel. Spa: Light-flooded spa with outdoor pool with panorama pool bar, infinity indoor pool, herbal sauna, Finnish sauna, steam bath, whirlpool and relaxation room with open fireplace. Against payment: wellness and beauty treatments, health center.
Location: About 900m west of Dürnstein, in the heart of the Wachau valley, between vineyards and with a view over the beautiful blue Danube.
Spa: Exclusive spa area „Penthouse-SPA“ on 1,000sqm on the 5th floor with panoramic sauna, sanarium, steam bath, brine grotto, infra-red sauna, heated outdoor pool, relaxation pavilion and panoramic sun terrace with loungers. Against payment: massages and beauty treatments.
Meals: Rich breakfast buffet.
Rooms: 54 elegant rooms and suites with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, Sat-TV and safe.
Meals: Breakfast buffet. In case of half-board 4-course gourmet dinner.
Facilities: The family-run hideaway awaits you with a bar and lobby area, a stylish restaurant with large sun terrace, romantic snuggery and wine snuggery, winter
Activities: Against payment: wine tasting in the own vineyard, guided vineyard and bicycle tours, rental of city bikes and environmental-friendly e-bikes.
Activities: Panoramic fitness & gym room, 1 x per week Nordic Walking. Against payment: guided hiking and biking tours, private visits at the wine-grower, wine tastings, golf lessons.
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Lower Austria Weinviertel/Vienna Alps Hotel & Spa Laa **** Superior Laa an der Thaya • admission to the Therme Laa included • health centre Vitality MED Laa Altitude: 183m Airport: Vienna/91km Location: Located in the lower Austrian wine region, just 70km north of Vienna on the border to the Czech Republic. Rooms: 122 exclusive rooms and suites in a choice of two different styles: “Birch” with light birch furniture, walnut floors and red textile elements and “Walnut“ featuring dark walnut furnishings, light maple flooring and textile elements in orange. All rooms come with bath or shower, WC, hairdryer, bathrobes, towels, cable-TV, internet access, radio, telephone, minibar, safe and balcony as standard. Facilities: A perfect symbiosis of elegance, cosiness, wellness and much more besides awaits guests at the Hotel & Spa Laa. The hotel’s excellent restaurant Feinspitz (which has its very own sun terrace), the à la carte restaurant Gaumenfreuden, an exclusive wine cellar with selected top wines and wine tasting room, and the hotel lobby with stylish lounge bar and cosy wood burning fire combine to set the scene for a relaxing wellness getaway. Fully equipped, state-of-the-art meeting rooms round out the hotel’s impressive facilities. Lift and free outdoor and garage parking available. Spa: Luxury spa on 2,600sqm with thermal water pool, sauna area with Finnish sauna, herbal sanarium, steam bath and outdoor whirlpool and quiet zones exclusively for hotel guests.
Meals: Rich breakfast buffet, afternoon soup, five-course evening meal with a selection of main dishes, or delicacies from the evening buffet. Activities: Ultramodern cardio and workout equipment in the hotel gym, activity and relax program with aqua aerobics, Pilates, Nordic Walking and Kinesis training. Against payment: bike rental. Therme Laa: Directly connected to the hotel is the spacious Therme Laa (included in the rate from the day of arrival 9am until the day of departure 11am). Spread across 60,000sqm the spa complex comprises indoor and outdoor thermal spring and massage pools, salt water and sports pools, an Asian-themed quiet zone, winter garden, a 1,500sqm sauna zone with a choice of several different saunas, steam baths and Panta Rhei quiet room as well as a family zone with textile sauna and a summer pool (June–September). Against payment: Vitality SPA with wellness treatments with a regional touch such as hemp oil massages, hemp oil cosmetics and even grape seed oil massages. The Vitality MED Laa health centre uses conventional medical approaches to improve quality of life anyone suffering from everyday stresses and strains. Back and neck problems, pain-related malpositions and relieving postures as well as digestive problems are treated with the help of a special concept very effectively. A healthy diet will be a fell-well experience by the GourMED® Cuisine.
Hotel Schneeberghof **** Puchberg/Schneeberg
Grandhotel Panhans **** Semmering
• popular “cuddly hotel” • adventure pool & saunas • hotel’s own ski shuttle bus
• Grand Hotel with unique flair • Vital Club on 1,000sqm with indoor pool & leisure facilities
Altitude: 585m Airport: Vienna/87km Ski area: Salamander-Losenheim/6km Location: At the foot of the Schneeberg mountain in a sunny and quiet location, just 80km from Vienna. Rooms: 74 homely non-smoking rooms and deluxe suites with bath/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, Sat-TV, safe, free Wi-Fi and balcony. Facilities: “Go on vacation and yet feel at home.” Under this motto the popular cuddly hotel offers friendly hospitality, a
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cozy lounge with open fireplace and bar, a restaurant serving local specialties, a wine cellar, 5 modern conference rooms, ski storage, lift and park/garage places. Spa: Generous beauty & spa area with indoor pool, Finnish sauna, herbal sauna, tepidarium, ice fountain, cardio fitness room, panoramic relaxation rooms with tea bar and relaxation lounge. Against payment: solarium, massages, cosmetic treatments. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet with muesli and tea bar. In case of half-board in the evening 4-course menu of choice or buffet. On Sunday breakfast with sparkling wine and salmon. Activities: Tennis hall.
Altitude: 1,000m Airport: Vienna/ 104km Ski area: Semmering/500m Location: Just one driving hour away from Vienna, on a marvellous and quiet hill. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the lower station of the cable cars. Rooms: The 113 guest rooms and spacious studios with a special dècor have been individually furnished and come with bath/ WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, Sat-TV, minibar, free Wi-Fi as well as partly safe and balcony. All rooms are ideal for unwinding and relaxing at any time.
Facilities: The traditional hotel offers extraordinary charm and a stylish contemporary atmosphere, a grand lobby, the classic restaurant Kaiser Karl and Kaminsalon, the awarded à la carte restaurant Wintergarten, a wine bar, the Café Wien, a dance bar, 10 conference rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Parking places are available at the hotel. Spa: Vital Club on 1,000sqm with indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, fitness studio and recreation area. Against payment: massages, cosmetic treatments, anti-stress program. Meals: Breakfast buffet. In case of halfboard 5-course-dinner of choice. Activities: Squash.
Styria
© Steiermark Tourismus/ikarus.cc
Styria – the Green Heart of Austria Welcome to the greenest state in Austria – the land of mountains and forests, of wine and gardens and of towns and encounters. This is all typically Styrian. With its great mountains and rolling pasturelands, 7 nature parks and one national park, Styria lends itself to great hiking holidays. Styria also boasts 9 thermal spas, including the Hundertwasser-Therme
seasonal produce are an absolute must as a basis for a healthy and mixed diet. And what tastes so divine is also good for your looks: apples, pumpkins and wine were used by the ancestors for their healing properties. This knowledge has been utilised, enriched with new discoveries and now these applications are put into practice as apple massages or pumpkin seed oil scrubs. Hiking for pleasure An exquisite combination of mountains, forests and mountain watercourses awaits you; the contrast between the Alpine north with its mountain lakes, pastures and huts and the gentle hills around the south‘s wine, apples and pumpkins. It is the huge variety between the Dachstein, the Hochschwab and the gentle wine country that makes it attractive for hikers. Miles of hiking offers a unique experience for mind, body and soul – you will quickly de-stress and feel like yourself again.
© Steiermark Tourismus/Kummer Bad Blumau and the Therme Loipersdorf, making it a top destination for wellness aficionados. Wellness, Beauty & Health In the last few years the region has become the number one health and Wellness destination. It is home to a whopping 9 thermal spas, which have positioned themselves very differently. Regional and
that necessary boost of energy and great feeling you get from good food and when sporting events and piste parties are on, you cannot help but get caught up in the atmosphere. Culture in and from Styria The fact that Styria is such a wonderful world of culture is down to its many centuries of history. Whether in Graz itself or beyond the city limits in the many monasteries, castles and churches, you notice the meeting of European cultures – Roman, Slavic, Hungarian and Germanic. Styrian folk culture, for example, tells of the many traditions, the special traditional costumes and the crafts that are part of the Green Heart of Austria. High culture, on the other hand, is home to the many literati that this state has produced as part of its creative history and tells of countless theatres, performance venues and concert halls.
Alpine skiing Ranging from 200m to almost 3000m, from Dachstein right down to the south of Austria, the region around Styria in winter offers free-riders, carvers, boarders and general ski enthusiast’s kilometres of pastes, powder-snow runs, artificial skiruns and firn slopes. The most up-to-date snowmaking equipment and the high altitudes ensure that there is always plenty of snow. 220 ski huts across Styria provide
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Styria Styrian Spa Region Thermal Spa Rogner Bad Blumau **** Bad Blumau • designed by Austrian artist F riedensreich Hundertwasser Altitude: 284m Airport: Graz-Thalerhof/60km Location: Nestled in the hills of the Styrian Spa Region and surrounded by fields and meadows, the hotel has green roofs, round shapes and facades and colours reminiscent of a rainbow. Just according to the spirit of the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser: live in harmony with nature. Rooms: All rooms, apartments and suites are equipped with solid wood furniture and parquet floor, bath or shower/WC, bathrobe and bathing towels, hairdryer, Sat- and pay-TV, radio, safe, telephone and minibar. Facilities: Rogner Bad Blumau is arranged like a city with diverse districts. The centre is the ring-shaped indoor thermal bath, the asymmetric living, bathing and restaurant areas branch out from the middle towards the free landscape. Hotel and spa reception, restaurants and bars with regional and organic products by farmers from the region, buffet restaurant with pool terrace, themed restaurant, coffee house with integrated shop – the “Speis”, wine bar, hotel bar with fireplace lounge and sauna bar. The facilities are surrounded by one of the most unusual park landscapes in Europe – the “Love Flower Island”, heart point of the geomantic nature trail, the “Road to the Wild Fruits” and the “Garden of the 4 Elements” with lawns, sun shade and hammocks. Lift and free garage places are available.
Thermal Spa Rogner Bad Blumau: The use of the unique thermal and sauna world is included in the room rate from 9am on the day of arrival until 11pm on the day of departure. Centre of the complex is the swimming and spa landscape with 2,724sqm water surface, 11 comfortably warm indoor and outdoor thermal pools of 2 completely different mineral springs – Melchior, the Gentle (34–36°C) and Vulkania, the Strong (36–38°C), fresh water, wave and children’s pools, whirlpools, a sports pool and Vulkania mineral spring with thermal lake, underwater music and bottom jets will let you forget about hectic and stress. The spacious sauna area features 2 Finnish outdoor saunas, rock sauna, Roman steam bath, Turkish bath, bio and herbal sanarium, aroma room with Aquaviva hot tub, guided relaxations in the bio sanarium and new outdoor whirlpool. Against payment: massages, ayurvedic treatments, deep relaxation in the AlphaSphere, body wraps, facial and body treatments and inhalations in the sea climate cabin or in the Dead Sea salt grotto. Children: Child care for children from 4–12 years in the Rogner adventure club. Meals: Choose the time and place in any of the restaurants. On request lactose- and gluten-free food. Activities: Fitness room, sports and leisure program with Aqua Qi Gong, aqua fitness and sun salutation and running trips.
Quellenhotel & Spa **** Bad Waltersdorf • Quellenoasis thermal bath on 3,000sqm just for hotel guests • admission to the Heiltherme Bad Waltersdorf included • „Traditional Styrian Medicine®“ Altitude: 291m Airport: Graz-Thalerhof/63km Location: Situated at a distance of 120km from Vienna and 60km from Graz in the Styrian thermal region. The hotel is surrounded by natural beauty with endless views of wild flowers and meadows, vineyards and sunflower fields. Rooms: The comfortable and well appointed bedrooms are all equipped with hardwood floors, warm colors and bright furnitures. Flat screen with Sat-TV, radio, direct dial telephone, safe-deposit, minibar, free Wi-Fi and a bath bag with bath robes and towels are all standard. Facilities: The pleasant decor of the hotel and the warmth of the Styrian regional personnel will let you forget the cares and worries of everyday life instantly. A lounge with bar, a winter garden, a smoking room, shops and the Atrium, a new auditorium, guarantee a relaxing stay. The culinary at the new Styrian style hotel restaurant offers delicacies from the neighborhood and international food. Lift and free parking available. Spa: The heart of the Quellenhotel is the “Quellenoasis”, a luxury spa, created as a private facility for guests staying in the hotel. This wellbeing center is positioned on the edge of woodlands and offers stunning rural view to the valley below and beyond.
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The natural swimming lake with the thermal infinity pool is a real power space surrounded by fragrant flowers. The new thermal water swimming pool makes it a pleasure to swim all year long. Extensive indoor and outdoor sun decks allow enjoying the nature through sliding glass walls. A private sauna area for ladies provides even much more relaxation. Heiltherme Bad Waltersdorf: Directly connected with the Quellenhotel is the Heiltherme day spa. On 25,000sqm everybody finds its place for wellbeing. 7 thermal water pools (3 indoor, 4 outdoor) with massage jets, underwater fitness bikes, 12 holistic heat experience rooms with special infusions, a wide parkland with food feeling parcours and a changing healthy program let every stay become really comfortable. Against payment: TSM® Health Oasis with massages, specific treatments according to “Tradtional Styrian Medicine®”. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet, 4-coursedinner of choice, every day salad and crudités buffet and tasty food served from the kitchen or freshly cooked buffet. Each Wednesday delicacies buffet and wine tasting. All restaurants were awarded with the “Green Bonnet”, the signature for Austria’s best natural and healthy cuisine. Activities: Health program with aqua fitness, relaxation exercises and Nordic Walking, fitness room, table tennis, tennis and squash at the Sportaktivpark, hire of Nordic walking poles, bicycles and e-bikes, reduction for the 18-hole golf course in Bad Waltersdorf, live music at the bar.
Region Schladming-Dachstein Styria
Fun in the snow © Schladming-Dachstein
Highlights
• popular & pulsating ski centre with 9 ski regions • 4-mountain Schladming ski resort – the heart of the ski region • Dachstein mountain range – 3,000 metres of freedom • viewing platform „Dachstein Sky Walker“ & Dachstein Ice Palace • Dachstein suspension bridge situated 2,700m above sea level • numerous mountain-bike tours, countless peaks & around 300 Alpine tarns • 5 golf courses • 300 mountain lakes & 100 large and small waterfalls • high Alpine aquatic landscape, biotopes & shiny marble canyons • numerous traditional events
Cultural Delights
In the holiday region Schladming-Dachstein the scenic natural beauty is connected to the culture and traditions of the local population. Numerous festivals, events and shows still reflect the traditional character of the region. Autumn is the time for tradition and festivals. Hike to one of the Alpine huts for the traditional cheese meal of “SteirerkasEssen” or watch the festively decorated cows on their way back to the valley – the “Almabtrieb”. If you have a traditional afternoon snack in the Schladming-Dachstein region be sure it comes with the regional cheese “Steirerkas”. The cheese is still produced on the Alpine meadows in accordance with the old traditions.
Rest at the lake © Schladming-Dachstein
Schloss Hotel Pichlarn SPA & Golf Resort Aigen/Ennstal • Linden SPA on 4,500sqm • in-house Ayurvedic Institute • hotels own 18-hole golf course • free ski shuttle to the Tauplitz Altitude: 652m Airport: Graz/130km Ski area: Tauplitz/11km Location: This unique sports and SPA resort with incredible views and boundless holiday fun is situated on a hill within the “Styrian Ennstal”, where soft green hills rise into the majestic foothills of the mountain world Grimming. A fairytale view on a landscape that seems to have more than its share of gems: SchladmingDachstein with the region “Ski Amadé”, the “Salzkammergut”, the “Nationalpark Gesaeuse” and the mountain world “Grimming”. And in the middle of it all, a place of relaxation, comfort, and warmth. Rooms: 116 rooms and suites in harmonic colors with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, Sat-TV, safe, minibar, free Wi-Fi and partly with balcony. All rooms offer a spectacular view over the mountain world or the 18-hole golf course. Facilities: This sports and SPA resort, one of the most beautiful resorts in Europe, awaits you with a cozy lobby with open fireplace, the castle restaurant and the restaurant Zirbenstube with reinvented Styrian classics, and imaginative creations. The hotel offers a castle bar with winter garden and authentic Austrian coffee house culture, a cigar lounge, meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, lift and parking places.
Spa: Linden SPA on 4,500sqm with a spacious lawn, a wide indoor pool and heated panorama outdoor pool with incredible views. The spacious sauna area includes different saunas, steam baths, whirl pools and relaxation rooms partly with water beds. Against payment: feel absolute harmony and well-being in the luxury landscape of Linden Stöckl with a versatile range of facial and body treatments, massages, Ayurvedic oil treatments, relaxing baths and thalassotherapy. Using high quality products by Ligne St. Barth and Biologique Recherche Paris you experience unique refreshment in a luxurious ambience. In the Ayurveda Institute Dr. Schäffler classical Ayurvedic treatments for relaxation, detoxification and regeneration are offered. Yoga days and supervised fasting weeks are also part of the offer. Meals: Breakfast buffet à la Pichlarn and Vitality Buffet in the SPA Lounge for lunch. In case of half-board in the evening 5-course menu “chef’s choice” or theme buffet. Optionally Ayurveda menu in 2 courses. Activities: Varied and high-quality assisted active program with yoga, Nordic walking, aqua aerobics and Qigong, fitness area with Technogym equipment and tennis courts. Against payment: golf simulator, 18-hole golf course.
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Styria Mariazeller Land
Lake Erlauf © TVB Mariazeller Land
Highlights
• Mariazell with the National Austrian Shrine, Magna Mater Austriae • Basilica in Mariazell – one of Europe’s most important pilgrimage centres • the Bürgeralpe – Mariazell’s local mountain • Pirker Lebkuchen (gingerbread) • Erlaufsee – crystal-clear mountain lake • Bujaka Skyline high ropes garden • Mariazell Bergwelle – outstanding concert series in summer • numerous pilgrimage paths such as the Via Sacra & the Mariazell pilgrim’s path • Mariazellerbahn – chug alone on the nostalgic narrow gauge railway through the beautiful landscape • Christmas Market in Mariazell • two ski mountains – the Mariazeller Bürgeralpe & Gemeindealpe Mitterbach
Cultural Delights
With its various sceneries and the numerous leisure time-, cultural and sports activity selections, the Mariazell countryside is the ideal place to relax and replenish, to actively recover or just to let your soul dangle. Mariazell Basilica, also known as Basilica Mariä Geburt (Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary) is the most important pilgrimage destination in Austria and one of the most visited shrines in Europe. In the church, a miraculous wooden image of the Virgin Mary is honored. The production of Honiglebkuchen (honey gingerbread) has a long tradition in Mariazell. The tradition of the Pirker/ Kerner family dates back to around 1800. In the display bakery, you can watch the production process and, of course, have a taste.
Aktivhotel Weisser Hirsch **** Mariazell
• in-house spa with pool included • awarded à la carte Restaurant Altitude: 870m Airport: Graz-Thalerhof/126km Ski area: Bürgeralpe/50m Location: Located in the heart of Mariazell, overlooking the Mariazell Basilica, surrounded by a unique natural landscape and a majestic mountain scenery. Here you’ll find all wishes for your holiday or conference answered. Make your holiday dreams come true in unison with nature and the culture of Mariazell. Rooms: 55 modern rooms with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, Sat-TV, safe and partially Wi-Fi or internet access make your stay a memorable one.
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Facilities: The traditional and modern hotel offers a stylish lobby area with a reception desk, a café, a cozy bar, a sun terrace with loungers, a meeting room, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a ski storage room. The restaurant “Hirscherwirt” serves Austrian specialties and sophisticated creations from around the world, accompanied by fine wines. Spa: Small but fine wellness area with indoor pool, steam bath, sauna and Kneipp pool. Against payment: infrared cabin. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet. In case of half-board in the evening 4-course menu of choice with salad buffet or salad plate.
Basilica Mariazell © Steiermark Tourismus/Hödl
Upper Austria
Traunkirchen am Traunsee with Traunstein © OÖ. Tourismus/Röbl
Upper Austria – a Mosaic of Fascinating Regions Nature and culture, history and high technology, lake and high mountains unite in Upper Austria to an exciting and relaxing holiday destination. Holiday in Upper Austria is always „in season“. In summer, bikers and riders on horseback take to the plains, whilst hikers and mountain bikers head for the
Children in traditional costumes ©TV Bad Ischl mountains and people looking for aquatic sports for the lakes and rivers. In the winter, snow rules the country and entices its people, skiers, cross-country skiers and winter hikers, to visit it. And then there are year-round leisure activities, ranging from relaxing at thermal baths or health resorts and the lively cultural life to the culinary exhibitions into the Gourmet Country of Upper Austria.
Bathing Lakes in Upper Austria Along the Salzkammergutweg, the most famous Upper Austrian lakes and warm thermal springs of drinking water quality line up like beautiful pearls on a string, surrounded by a stunning mountain backdrop. The turquoise-coloured Lake Attersee, is internationally famed for its excellent sailing conditions. The constant “Rosenwind” guarantees exceptional sailing and surfing fun, but diving along the shores and waterskiing are also popular activities. Thanks to its ideal position at the center of the 76 Salzkammergut lakes and its cleanliness, Lake Hallstatt is particularly suited for swimming, fishing, canoeing and rafting. The 12km long Lake Mondsee is known as the warmest lake of Upper Austria, with water temperatures reaching up to 26°C in July and August. So it’s no wonder that this lake at the foot of the impressive Drachenwand mountain should attract plenty of sun bathers and water nymphs alike. A multi-faceted array of watersports awaits visitors to Lake Wolfgang, one of the warmest lakes in the Salzkammergut, situated in both the province of Upper Austria as well as SalzburgerLand. Sailors and surfers especially appreciate the constant fair weather wind, with St. Wolfgang being the main holiday destination on the Upper Austrian side of the lake.
Architectural Highlights A day in Upper Austria can be short if you want to experience all its architectural gems. Linz is a cosmopolitan city that houses culture and arts, and the surrounding historic towns such as Bad Ischl and Hallstatt are treasure troves of splendid buildings. Venture further into the province to find countless tremendous abbeys and monasteries. It all begins in Linz, as the saying goes. And it is true: the provincial capital is the ideal starting point for a tour of Upper Austria. It is best to begin early in the morning, before six o’clock. This is when the first historic mountain tram goes up the Pöstlingberg. The early start is worth it, for when you reach the top you are treated to spectacular views of the city, still shaking off its sleep. One region – 7 ski regions Upper Austria offers a selection of 7 top ski regions for your winter holiday, along with the hosts that entice skiers with economical offers. Every winter sports fan has his own personal needs. Whereas someone may prefer leisurely skiing on a family holiday, experts need more of a challenge. That is why Upper Austria’s ski regions are very different when it comes to character. Skiers who book a sporting challenge along with their winter holiday will definitely find what they are looking for in Upper Austria.
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Upper Austria Salzkammergut
Hallstatt © STMG
Highlights
• UNESCO World Heritage region „Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut“ • 76 crystal-clear lakes • boat cruise across Lake Wolfgangsee, Traunsee or Attersee • ride with the nostalgic SchafbergBahn Cogwheel Steam Railway • Dachstein Ice Caves in the heart of the Dachstein mountain • 5fingers Vantage Platform • salt worlds of Hallstatt & Bad Aussee • Kaiservilla Bad Ischl – enter the chambers of Sisi & Franz • Cumberland Wildlife Park Grünau • Brewery Castle Eggenberg – the beer of the Salzkammergut • Wolfgangsee Advent – one of the most beautiful Advent markets in Austria
Cultural Delights
In the entire region you can still feel the air that already captivated Emperor Franz Josef and his Sisi. On every step visitors encounter the royal and imperial monarchy and can feel the tradition. Around the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage region of Dachstein-Hallstatt the entire Salzkammergut shines like a jewel. With the salt mining in Hallstatt the region looks back on 8,000 years of history. Hallstatt, on its eponymous mystical lake, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage with its natural wonders, ritual and cultural sites, and rich architecture heritage. Handmade goods have always been rated highly and range from handmade Goiserer shoes to block prints for traditional cloths in the Ausseerland, tailored dirndl dresses, to handmade lederhosen.
Traditional music © OÖ.Tourismus/Röbl
Summer
The Salzkammergut boasts a total of 76 crystal-clear lakes, the most popular being Attersee, Mondsee, Traunsee, Wolfgangsee, Hallstätter See and Altausseer See. Water sports rank high in the Salzkammergut: sailing, surfing, rowing, diving and trend sports like kite surfing or parasailing are to every athlete’s delight. Hiking is one of the best treats in the Salzkammergut. Attractive mountain summits and via ferratas want to be conquered step by step and for more relaxed tours there are idyllic panorama trails and pastures with inviting huts for your well-deserved break. Outstanding are the Places of Happiness: high-energy natural and power spots, places of exceptional beauty that radiate an almost magical power and invite to stay.
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Winter
In winter the Salzkammergut’s 10 holiday regions offer great skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating and other fun outdoor activities. The Salzkammergut also offers countless modern ski areas, including the largest family ski area, Dachstein-West with 142km of perfectly prepared white pistes, Upper Austria’s longest ski slope and the family-friendly ski area Tauplitz. The Salzkammergut is known for its reliable snow conditions and expansive freeride terrain. The Freesports-Arena Krippenstein boasts an incredible 11km long and ungroomed slope for exhilarating skiing and riding fun. If you want to be spoilt, you will feel at home in the attractive thermal spas and wellness hotels of the Salzkammergut.
Mountain biking in the Salzkammergut © OÖ.Tourismus/Erber
Salzkammergut Upper Austria Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl **** Superior St. Wolfgang • member of the “Small Luxury Hotels” • more than 500 years of hospitality • Rössl pool – 1st swimming whirlpool • 1,500sqm SPA in the lake
terrasse” sommeliers suggest exquisite Austrian wines from the Rössl-Felsenkeller. A Swarovski boutique and a Rössl gift shop offer a wide range of products.
Altitude: 548km Airport: Salzburg/61,5km Beach: directly at the hotel
Spa: Get enchanted by the panoramic view of the lake at the stunning backdrop of lake Wolfgangsee. The SPA in the lake features the legendary seaside bath (all year 30°C), the Rösslpool – 1st floating whirlpool (37°C all year), indoor swimming pool, sun terrace directly on the lake, panoramic relaxation room with sea view, heated loungers and twin beds, tepidarium, granite steam room, sauna with lake view, SOOL-steam bath, infrared cabin, ice cave, relaxation room with floating couches, and a fireplace as well as a solarium. Against payment: in the SPA & Beauty on 180sqm professional trained staff will care for your comfort. It offers rejuvenating and anti-aging facials with microdermabrasion, spa & beauty rituals with emphasis on Alpine wellness, spas and wraps, classic massages and Far Eastern Ayurveda. The SPA uses only excellent products by Reviderm, Alpienne and Horst Kirchberger.
Location: The hotel’s location directly on the shore of lake Wolfgangsee is unique: whether from the rooms, the restaurants or the SPA in the lake – the view of lake Wolfgangsee and the unique mountains that surround it, makes this place one of the most beautiful in the world. Rooms: 94 rooms and suites in traditional style with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, radio, Sat-TV, minibar, free Wi-Fi and mostly with balcony. During your whole stay you get the Rössl basket with towels, bathrobe and slippers as well as the popular Rössl wind and rain jacket for your expedition in the surroundings. Facilities: This legendary hotel is one of the most famous institutions of Austrian hospitality. An operetta made it world famous. Today the hosts at this traditional hotel have newly defined this legend. The Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl is a hotel that has grown with the centuries. It consists of 9 historic townhouses nestled along the shores of Lake Wolfgang. Enjoy traditional Austrian cuisine at the highest level during your holidays at this hotel. You have the choice between two different restaurants. The traditional “Restaurant am See” serving Austrian dishes and homemade pastries and the romantic restaurant “Kaiserterrase” with culinary highlights. In the exclusive ambiance of the romantic restaurant “Kaiser-
Meals: Rössl breakfast buffet. In case of half-board in the evening 4-course menu of choice with salad buffet. Activities: Fitness and gymnastic room with Techno-Gym devices, seasonal Rössl program with 3 x per week live music, Night SPA in the Spa am See until 10pm, rental of bikes, peal boats and tobogganing (winter).
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Upper Austria Salzkammergut Heritage.Hotel Hallstatt **** Hallstatt
• living among the UNESCO World H eritage Hallstatt • member of the association “Castle Hotels & Mansions” Altitude: 511m Airport: Salzburg/78km Beach: Hallstätter See/ca. 1km Location: Located between the lake Hallstatt and impressing mountain ranges, in the centre of the UNESCO world heritage Hallstatt. Rooms: 54 classy rooms divided on 3 houses with bath and/or shower, WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, Sat-TV, free WiFi, safe, minibar, Nespresso coffee machine and tea service as well as mostly balcony with a sensational view of the lake.
Facilities: The Heritage.Hotel Hallstatt melds three historic houses into a special kind of luxury hotel. The venerable Kainz House located right on the lake has a lobby, breakfast room, Café with winter garden and an atmospheric bar. The Seethaler House and the Stocker House are located 2–3 walking minutes from the main building at a hillside. In the restaurant “Im Kainz” you can expect delicious Austrian classics and regional specialties. On the Heritage.Lakeside Terrace enjoy the sunshine, and getting into a relaxed life at the lake with a good blend of culture. Spa: Spa with gable sauna, infrared cabin and relaxation room. Against payment and on request: massage. Meals: Breakfast buffet.
Hotel Goldenes Schiff **** Bad Ischl
Landhotel Grünberg am See ***+ Gmunden
• located in the heart of Bad Ischl • spa area with sauna & steam bath
Rooms: 58 comfortable non-smoking rooms with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, radio, cable-TV, free Wi-Fi, safe and minibar.
• magnificent location directly on the shore of Traunsee • hotel’s own beach • excellent cuisine
Facilities: This popular hotel in a prime location in the centre features a spacious lobby and a stylish bar, a lounge with fireplace, a restaurant with stunning garden at the river Traun, lift and hotel parking (subject to availability) as well as free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Altitude: 425m Airport: Linz/68km Beach: directly at the hotel
Altitude: 468m Airport: Salzburg/66km Beach: Wolfgangsee/13km Location: Located at the bank of the River Traun at the heart of Bad Ischl, only a 2-minute walk from the thermal baths of the Eurotherme Bad Ischl and 5 minutes from the train station. No matter what kind of activity you want to do – sightseeing, shopping or spa – all famous cultural and spa facilities in Bad Ischl you can choose by foot: from the Imperial Villa and the thermal baths of the Eurotherme to the Imperial charm of the historic Kongress & Theaterhaus conference centre and theatre and various interesting museums.
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Spa: Small spa with sauna and marble steam bath. Against payment and on request: massages. Meals: Breakfast buffet. In case of halfboard 4-course menu.
Location: In a perfect location at the sunny Eastern waterside of the lake Traunsee, on the outskirts of Gmunden and at the foothills of the Traunstein mountain. The shipping pier for liners and sailboats is right in front of the house. Rooms: 38 comfortable rooms with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, cableTV, free Wi-Fi, safe as well as partly balcony and view to the lake.
Facilities: Traditional family hotel for relaxation and recovery, with reception, day bar, cosy snuggery, wine cellar with wine snuggery, guest garden, marvellous panoramic terrace with view to the lake, the mountains and the castle Seeschloss Orth, seminar rooms, hotel’s own beach with deck-chairs, sun shades as well as lift and free parking places. The restaurant offers traditional delicacies from the region, fish specialities and a large choice of Austrian wines. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet. Activities: Rental of pedal boats. Against payment: rental of bikes (400m), waterskiing, motor boat taxi, wakeboarding (400m).
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Having fun in the mountains © SalzburgerLand
Salzburger Land – the Land of Thousand Faces Baroque nudges up against mountains, modern engages classical, and a whole lot of nature invites visitors to hike, bike and discover. In the summer – and in wonderfully different ways in the winter – Salzburger Land’s charming contrasts inspire and delight. The Austrian province of Salzburg not only permits great skiing holidays, but also during the summer months visitors have plenty to do and to see.
Goat feeding on the Alpine pastures © Saalbach Hinterglemm/Edward Groeger The beautiful lakes, the various hiking paths, the Sound of Music tour in Salzburg city and many other attractions make Salzburger Land a great place to spend your holidays. Summer in the hills Without a doubt, places like the Grossarital and the hiking paradise of Pongau rank among the world’s special places,
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even in the richly diverse alpine world, for their extraordinarily stunning landscapes. Spectacular gorges and canyons like the Liechtensteinklamm at St. Johann, the Kitzlochklamm or the Lammeröfen at Abtenau are held in high regard as much by extreme-adventure travellers as by nature lovers. The marvellous Zellersee – one of more than 70 lakes around Salzburger Land where visitors can swim, dive, row, sail, or simply hang out – is likewise a good base for excursions to the Kaprun glacier. It offers even more nature experiences that step it up a notch, and all can be reached through Salzburger Land’s impressive network of trails. That is 7,200km of marked hiking trails, from family-friendly to challenging high-alpine. The largest protected area of the Alps, the Hohe Tauern National Park is the crowning achievement of this natural landscape – on which it is best to tread lightly. Guided hikes with National Park rangers, thrilling animal sightings, perhaps a glacier crossing or a tour on E-Bikes through the wilderness before coming to the end at the world-famous Krimmler Waterfalls. Salzburger Land in winter – a chapter unto itself Those who visit the province in the winter are rewarded with an entirely new kind of charm. It is the ultimate area for modern winter sports and scores high points on an Olympic scale. With one ski pass, guests
gain access to 8 top ski resorts with 270 lifts and more than 860km of trails on offer. Saalbach and Obertauern give nighttime access to the mountains and count among the hottest après-ski destinations in the Alps. That is just a small taste of the variety on offer. Lungau has the largest Nordic-trail network in Austria and Werfenweng recently held the dog-sled world championship, turning Salzburger Land into a center of dog-sled tourism. But the tranquil side of winter activity is also experienced here in a variety of ways. Romantic horse-drawn carriage rides, Lama trecking, beautiful natural tobaggan runs, snow-shoeing are only a few of the options available away from the bustle of the ski slopes. Via Culinaria – Culinary pathways The Via Culinaria invites you on a journey of culinary enjoyment across the length and breadth of Salzburger Land. It leads you out on 7 different culinary pathways to the most delicious products the region has to offer – you will be able to sample them at local producers and on the farm, savor traditional specialties at inns with roots extending back for centuries, or have them served to you at internationally acclaimed restaurants where the culinary artistry is quite beyond compare.
Salzkammergut Salzburger Land Schloss Fuschl Resort & Spa ***** Superior Hof bei Salzburg • historical castle hotel fulfilling the h ighest requirements • high-class painting collection • Schloss SPA on 1,100sqm Altitude: 739m Airport: Salzburg/20km Beach: directly at the hotel Location: The historic Schloss Fuschl – a legendary castle hotel combined with incomparable elegance – awaits you at the entrance to the Salzkammergut region, in a romantic location on a peninsula of the Fuschlsee. It is only 20 minutes from Salzburg away. The captivating location on the Fuschlsee provides a wide range of leisure activities: from sports to culture the area around Schloss Fuschl has a lot to offer. Take in a deep breath and experience vibrant nature with high mountains and nearby Alps, deep lakes, thick forests and green pastures that are attractive all year round – whether you seek enjoyment by sporting activities such as golf and hiking or simply a leisurely stroll, the countryside around Salzburg offers a pleasant atmosphere for ease and relaxation. Rooms: 110 unparalleled hotel rooms, suites and lake cottages enchant every guest with unsurpassed details, remarkable antiques, Old Masters from the Schloss Fuschl Collection and a magical lake view. Furnished with bath, separate shower, WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, plasmascreen TV, free high-speed internet access, minibar, safe, air-condition and all the amenities you would expect of a luxurious Grand Hotel, the rooms are the perfect place to relax.
Facilities: The historic Schloss Fuschl’s mission has always been to provide an unforgettable stay for every guest. The hotel´s on-site fishery invites you to go fishing. An on-site heliport and vintage cars for chauffeur services are just some oft the secrets at Schloss Fuschl. In the famous castle restaurant you will be spoiled with Austrian delicacies, fresh fish from the private fishery and fine wines from the winery. Under the Gothic vault dating back to the 16th century you can enjoy the Schloss Bar and the associated Cigar Lounge at day time with its Austrian coffee house culture and at night time with its open fireplace, fine wines and fruit brandies. The highlight of the castle is a high-class painting collection of the Old Masters which is unique in the international hotel scene. Spa: An integrated, authentic oasis of wellbeing awaits you in the Schloss Fuschl SPA on 1,100sqm. You will find harmony and well-being of the highest standard in the pool or steam room, while healthy fitness awaits you in the work-out area. The sauna and outdoor hot tub are ideal for relaxing the body. From all around, you enjoy an exhilarating view of beautiful nature from the Schloss Fuschl SPA and regain energy for their next excursion to Salzburg (or the Salzkammergut lakes). Against payment: massages, beauty treatments. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet. In case of half-board in the evening 3-course menu Chef’s choice. Activities: Nordic Walking tour (without equipment), jogging track around the lake, hotel’s own 9-hole golf course Fuschl.
Sheraton Fuschlsee-Salzburg Hotel Jagdhof **** Superior Hof bei Salzburg • 800sqm sized exclusive spa area with indoor pool • hotel’s own 9-hole golf course Altitude: 739m Airport: Salzburg/20km Beach: Fuschlsee/600m Location: The hotel is located above the Lake Fuschl with view over the lake and the mountains of the Salzkammergut and about 20km away from the Mozart City Salzburg. The inviting nature and wonderful vegetation around the Fuschlsee make it the perfect place to get out and enjoy the fresh air. Whether you would like to reduce stress with healthy Nordic walking or head out for a group hike in the mountain pastures, you will find beautiful trails leading in all directions from our hotel. From the hotel you can live in the lap of luxury: mountains, lakes, forests and meadows await you with a diverse holiday atmosphere. Tee off at the hotel’s own 9-hole golf course, go hiking or Nordic walking in the natural surroundings, peddle boating on Fuschlsee or skiing in winter – the hotel offers everything you could possibly expect from a sport hotel at any time of year. Rooms: The 143 rooms and suites are equipped with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, Sat-TV, minibar, safe, coffee Pad Machine and partly with balcony or terrace. Facilities: The typical atmosphere of the hotel arises from the harmonious interplay between the historical and contemporary modern architecture and interior design in the Salzkammergut style.
Classic elegance and modernity characterize the ambience of the hotel. The hotel has a spacious reception area with “Link@ Sheraton”, free internet corner, a hotel bar and terrace to sit together. The à la carte restaurant Jagdhof serves Austrian specialties, game dishes and fresh fish and the Osteria offers Mediterranean delights. 11 meeting rooms with modern amenities and private access to the park and a ballroom provide the perfect setting for your event. In summer, guests can use the large lawn to linger. Spa: Relax in the wellness area on 800sqm with indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool and relaxation zones. Against payment: a well-trained beauty and massage team will spoil you with exclusive beauty products of St Barth and Biologique Recherche Paris. Enjoy the relaxing effects of a massage from head to toe from the extensive range of facials, body wraps and scrubs as well as hand and foot care. Meals: Breakfast buffet. In case of halfboard in the evening 3-course menu “chef’s choice”. Activities: Spacious and new gym “Fitness by Sheraton”, 9-hole golf course. Against payment: during the summer rental of e-bikes, private fishing, and Hofer beach at Lake Fuschl about 600m away. In winter hiking in the snow, cross country skiing with floodlights (130km trails in the region) or skiing - family friendly ski slope with snow machine in the village (about 1km).
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Salzburger Land Tennengau Travel Charme Bergresort Werfenweng **** Sup. Werfenweng • relaxing holiday close to nature • spacious PURIA Premium Spa on 1,600sqm Altitude: 902m Airport: Salzburg/51,5km Ski region: Werfenweng/1km Location: The hotel is located on a sunny plateau with panoramic views of the Tennen Mountains and the Hochkönig. The village centre is about 100m away. Rooms: The Travel Charme Bergresort Werfenweng awaits you with 90 double rooms, 20 junior suites and 10 suites. All rooms are furnished with high-quality real wood oak parquet and have a modern bath, shower and/or shower tray, hairdryer, HDTV with international programmes and integrated radio, telephone, free Wi-Fi, safe, minibar and balcony. All rooms and suites are non-smoking. Facilities: The newly opened mountain resort in elegant modern design combines comfort with the best tradition. The hotel features a spacious and elegant lobby with fireplaces, library, hotel shop and smoking lounge, a summer terrace with panoramic views, spacious areas for relaxation and retreat, the “Feinspitz” hotel restaurant with terrace, panorama windows and show kitchen, the gourmet and à la carte restaurant “Alpenzeit” with fireplace and terrace as well as first-class regional cuisine and a large selection of wines, a modern and stylish hotel bar with a walk-in wine store and more than 250, a modern media lounge and a quiet garden with lawn, sun loungers and parasols in summer. The historic 450-year-old
farmhouse “Stroblhaus” is a rustic meeting place for the village and the hotel with cosy fireplace and charming furnishings and offers hearty regional specialities. A ski room with heated ski boot consoles is available. Spa: PURIA Premium Spa on 1,600sqm with heated outdoor pool with access via a relaxation indoor pool, large outdoor panorama whirlpool, sunbathing lawn in the landscaped garden, large fireplace lounge and three other rest areas. The sauna area features an outdoor spruce wood sauna with mountain views, Finnish sauna with panorama window, Alpine steam bath, bio-sauna, rain and waterfall shower, bench with Kneipp foot bath and spacious rest and relaxation areas including a fireside lounge. Against payment: massages, beauty and regional treatments, Rasul, private suite, Cloud9 – multi-sensory relaxation lounger. Meals: Breakfast buffet. In case of half board (GenussPlus®): afternoon snack, dinner alternating between 4-course menu and theme buffet. During day tea, juices, snacks and fruits in the PURIA Premium Spa. Activities: Modern cardio and fitness room with treadmill, crosstrainer, ergometer, rowing machine and stepper, course room, changing daily indoor and outdoor activities like hill walking, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing, fitness or yoga courses in the hotel and much more. Against payment: SAMO-Card with numerous offers and discounts at selected partners.
Apartments Travel Charme Bergresort **** Sup. Werfenweng
• spacious apartments – ideally suited for families Altitude: 902m Airport: Salzburg/51,5km Ski region: Werfenweng/1km Location: On a sunny plateau, in one of the most beautiful valleys in Austria. The attached hotel is located in the immediate vicinity. Apartments: Spacious privacy for happy families with room for children or for a long-stay holiday: the 46 holiday apartments in the residential buildings right next to the hotel are the ideal choice. All holiday apartments have HDTV with international programmes and integrated radio, telephone, Wi-Fi, safe as well as
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furnished patios or balconies. The furnishings include a modern kitchen-diner with fridge, dishwasher, electric kettle, coffee maker and kitchen equipment as well as a dining area with table and chairs. The stylish living areas boast a fireplace and a comfortable sofa suite with a pull-out sofa-bed. All bathrooms have a bath tub and/or shower. If needed, a washing machine and dryer as well as undercover storage for bikes and skis are available for use on the lower floors. Spa: Against payment: PURIA Premium Spa in the hotel with heated outdoor pool with indoor access, whirlpool, sauna area, massages and cosmetic treatments. Activities: Daily chancing indoor and outdoor activities (partly against payment).
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ZELL AM SEE-KAPRUN
AUSTRIA’S ONLY YEAR-ROUND HOLIDAY DESTINATION BETWEEN GLACIER, MOUNTAIN AND LAKE
SUMMER BETWEEN GLACIER, MOUNTAIN AND LAKE: • Gipfelwelt 3000 on the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier • Panorama mountain Schmittenhöhe with spectacular 360°–view • Family mountain Maiskogel with year-round alpine coaster „Maisiflitzer“ • Adventure Hiking: 400 km of hiking trails • Bike-Paradise: 250 km of bike routes • Golf: Golfclub of the Year 2011 and 2012 • Lake Zell: swimming, boat tours, sailing, waterski • „All inclusive“ Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card • Top-Excursions: High Alpine Reservoirs Kaprun, Großglockner High Alpine Road and much more
WINTER PARADISE WITH SNOW GUARANTEE: • • • • •
3 skiing areas suitable for all abilities 138 kilometres of slopes Glacier skiing: 100% snow guarantee Great après ski (range of bars and restaurants) Wide range of activities for non-skiers
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Salzburger Land Zell am See-Kaprun
Couple at the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier © Gletscherbahnen Kaprun AG
Highlights
• Kitzsteinhorn Glacier – covered in ice & snow all year • Gipfelwelt 3000 on top of the glacier – an impressive exhibition with Salzburg’s highest panorama platform • mountain Maiskogel with alpine coaster „Maisflitzer“ • crystal-clear Lake Zell: swimming, boat tours, sailing, waterski & much more • Tauern Spa – Kaprun’s modern day spa • Kaprun Castle – more than 600 years of turbulent story • Vogtturm Zell am See • Austria‘s oldest National Park –Hohe Tauern National Park • Vötter’s Oldtimer Museum • Krimmler Wasserfälle – Europe’s highest waterfalls • Großglockner High Alpine Road
Cultural Delights
There is a lot to discover during a leisurely stroll through Zell am See. You can find everything, including regional delicacies, souvenirs and trendy fashion. A detour via „Salzburger Platz“ in Kaprun is highly recommendable. Are you in the mood for specialities from the „Pinzgau“ area? Then you really should not miss a store named „Feinkost Lumpi“. Aromatic bacon and cheese products, as well as different varieties of schnapps, are particularly popular among those who like it spicy. The region also hosts art markets with various local craftsmanship items, Italian markets with customary produce, colourful Easter markets and atmospheric Christmas markets. The main attraction of December is the Advent market offering delicacies and all sorts of Christmas decorations.
© Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus/Martin Steinthaler
Winter
138km of ski pistes and slopes are waiting for you in winter on the mountains Kitzsteinhorn, Schmittenhöhe and Maiskogel. The vast Zell am See-Kaprun skiing area is perfectly suited for professional skiers/snowboarders and beginners alike. Enjoy premium skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier almost all year long, where you will find fantastic free ride slopes that guarantee a perfect off-piste experience. If you prefer free-style skiing, you will love Austria’s longest super pipe in Mount Kitzsteinhorn’s snowpark. Nordic Walking is also a popular sport in winter. Here you will find numerous trails that are perfectly suited for Nordic Walking tours. The soothing full-body training in the midst of the picturesque mountain landscape of Zell am See is truly a delight.
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Summer
In Zell am See-Kaprun you can go skiing on the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier and bathing in Lake Zell at the same day! In summer when it is hot a hike to the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier is highly refreshing. Snow and ice never melt at an altitude of 3000m, not even in the warm season. Back in the valley you will probably feel hot but you can go swimming in Lake Zell. The crystal-clear Lake Zell is the perfect place for swimming and paddling. Around Zell am See-Kaprun you will find Mount Schmittenhöhe and many other mountains for your hiking tours. On top of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier you find the impressive exibition “Gipfelwelt 3000”. Here you can have a look at the amazing nature at the plattform on an altitude of 3,000m.
Bathing in the Lake Zell © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus/Martin Steinthaler
Zell am See-Kaprun Salzburger Land Grand Hotel Zell am See **** Superior Zell am See • • • • • •
a touch of luxury & romance beautiful setting at the lake exclusive GRANDSPA on 1,000sqm relaxing area with indoor pool & saunas private beach in-house ski bus shuttle
Altitude: 757m Airport: Salzburg/99km Beach: directly at the hotel Location: The Grand Hotel Zell am See is situated in a unique location on a private peninsula directly at the shore of lake Zell in the world-famous city of Zell am See in the middle of the Austrian Alps. Rooms: The 137 comfortable rooms, spacious apartments and suits all have bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, cable-TV, free internet/LAN, minibar and safe. Facilities: Built in 1894–1896, the Grand Hotel Zell am See was the best address during the Belle Époque. The elegant traditional hotel offers a spacious hotel lobby with free internet-PC and Wi-Fi, several snuggeries and saloons, 2 restaurants, the charming Imperial Café Bar, the Grand Café at the lake, vinothek, a swimming beach with sunbathing area, sun loungers and parasols as well as free parking places. Your culinary enjoyment is encompassed by the restaurants in both hotels with their beautiful lake views – the “Kaisersaal”, the “Panorama Restaurant” with its blue and red salons, the “Kaiserstüberl” and the “Zirbenstube”. In summer, the hotel recommend the “Pinzga Bräu am See” with its cosy lakeside garden and hearty snacks or the Grand Café am See, a highlight, with a nostalgic atmosphere and wonderful lakeside terrace. The
Imperial Café Bar revives the nostalgic flair of times gone by, with its various lounges, niches and cosy rooms. Spa: Relaxing area with panoramic indoor pool, whirlpool and 2 saunas. Against payment: exclusive GRANDSPA on 1,000sqm, located in glorious surroundings on the 5th floor with lakeside terrace, herb and panoramic sauna, steam bath, tepidarium, laconium and infrared cabin. Surrounded by the Zell lake and the local mountains, you draw new energy and vitality for inner balance and equilibrium. In the GRANDSPA, wellness treatments await you from all over the world – ranging from age-old pampering rituals to perfect anti-aging programmes based on modern medicine. Children: Holidays in the Grand Hotel Zell am See is fun for both parents and children. Professional supervisors ensure great kid’s programmes 5 days a week for children from 3–10 years, outside and inside. As guest of the hotel, the participation in the Schmidolin children’s program, organised by the tourist information Zell am See-Kaprun, is for free. Children can also play individually in the playroom. There is also a children’s pool, children’s menu and a juice bar all day at the Kids Club. Meals: Rich cold-warm breakfast buffet with organic products. In case of halfboard in the evening 4-course menu à la carte with 12 different dishes and salad buffet or specialities from the buffet. Activities: Power and cardio room, daily entertainment and activity program, Nordic Walking, guided tours, rental of pedal boats and bikes.
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Salzburger Land Zell am See-Kaprun Hotel Stadt Wien **** Zell am See
• heated outdoor pool Altitude: 757m Airport: Salzburg/98km Beach: Lake Zell/800m Location: Quiet and central, just 3 walking minutes from the cable car away. Rooms: 45 out of 57 new rooms and suites in alpine-lifestyle style with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, radio, cable-TV, safe and free Wi-Fi. Facilities: Cosy, warm and uncomplicated – the charming non-smoking hotel (except smoker lounge) offers a spacious hotel lobby with lounge and fireplace, new hotel bar, vitality restaurant, sun terrace, garden and free parking places.
Spa: Vitality Oasis with heated outdoor pool with indoor access and whirlpool, large sauna area, salt grotto and relaxation room. Against payment: massages. Children: Playroom, playground with trampoline, hammocks, climbing wall, sandboxes and slide, animal zoo, pool, corner with DVDs and videos, table tennis and games to borrow. Meals: Breakfast buffet. In case of halfboard afternoon cake, in the evening 5-course menu of choice, salad and raw vegetables buffet, dessert and ice-cream from the buffet. Activities: Bike rental, 1x sunrise-hiking and biketour. Against payment: guided excursion and event program.
© Schmittenhöhebahn AG/Johannes Felsch
Hotel Latini **** Zell am See
Der Schütthof *** Zell am See
• spa with indoor pool
invites you to relax. Ski cellar and free parking/garage places are available.
• adventure guesthouse with many regular guests
Spa: Gold Spa at about 900sqm with indoor pool, Finnish sauna, herbal sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, massage showers, fitness room and relaxation area with juice- and tea bar. Against payment: massages, cosmetic treatments.
Altitude: 757m Airport: Salzburg/98km Beach: Lake Zell/400m
Altitude: 757m Airport: Salzburg/98km Beach: Lake Zell/400m Location: Unique location in the district Schüttdorf. Rooms: The 106 rooms are furnished with bright organic wood, shower/WC, hairdryer, radio, cable-TV, safe and free Wi-Fi. Facilities: The popular holiday hotel with a sophisticated atmosphere offers a bar with open fireplace, an elegant à la carte restaurant with Pinzgau specialties and international dishes, a pizzeria, an outdoor bar, a seminar room and a Rose Pavilion. In summer the large garden with lawn
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Meals: Breakfast buffet with organic food. In case of half-board in the evening 4-course menu of choice, changing salad and dessert buffet. Activities: Leisure program with guided hiking and biking tours, bingo evening and dancing evenings with live music.
Location: In the district Schüttdorf, about 2km away from the centre of Zell am See and next to the Hotel Latini. Rooms: The 70 comfortable and bright rooms are furnished with shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, cable-TV, free Wi-Fi, safe and partly with balcony. Facilities: Down-to-earth guesthouse with different restaurants, à la carte restaurant „das Stüberl“, Kathi’s bar, shady beer garden, roofed terrace, large garden with
lawn, loungers and sun shades, small meeting room, ski store as well as lift and parking places. Spa: Spa on the 4th floor with 2 saunas, steam bath, panorama relaxation room and sun terrace. Against payment: solarium, massages. Children: Playground, adventure land for children in the centre. Meals: Cold-warm breakfast buffet with organic food. In case of half-board buffet in the evening. Activities: Leisure program with hiking and biking tours, bingo evening and dance evenings with live music.
Zell am See-Kaprun/Nationalpark Hohe Tauern Salzburger Land TAUERN SPA Zell am See – Kaprun **** Superior Kaprun • SPA on more than 20,000sqm • exclusive Panorama SPA with Skyline Pool • free admission to the TAUERN SPA water & sauna world
Spa: Hotel Panorama SPA on the 3rd floor with Skyline Pool, rest and adventure areas, spectacular panorama saunas Adlernest and Alpenzauber, steam bath Bergidyll and lounge with open fire.
Altitude: 786m Airport: Salzburg/97km Ski region: Zell am See-Kaprun/5–7km
Children: Children’s SPA Kidstein with large water and slide, daily child care from 3 years from 12pm–8pm in rooms for playing, doing multimedia and cuddling.
Location: The TAUERN SPA is located in the Salzburger Pinzgau in the region Zell am See-Kaprun, amidst a unique landscape of glaciers, mountains and lakes, directly at the Hohe Tauern National Park. The all-over glazing permits an unrestricted view to the 3,200m high Kitzsteinhorn and gives you the feeling of being in the middle of nature. Rooms: The 160 trendy rooms are equipped with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, Sat-TV, internet access, safe, free minibar (non-alcoholic drinks) and balcony with beautiful view. Facilities: The exclusive 4*-superior resort hotel including the exclusive Hotel Panorama SPA with Skyline Pool and the approx. 20,000sqm TAUERN SPA water and sauna world were designed as a comfortable starting point from which you can begin exciting and relaxing expeditions – a journey into yourself and into the unique landscape surrounding you. The hotel offers a lobby with library, a hotel bar with spacious lounge area and open fireplace, a restaurant with vinothek and snuggery, a beautiful terrace as well as a market restaurant, a sauna bistro and Poolbar in the TAUERN SPA. Parking places are available.
Meals: Breakfast buffet. In case of halfboard in the evening changing menus or theme buffets. Activities: Fitness area with high-quality equipment, fitness courses, daily guided expedition program into the nature, topmaintained bikes, hiking and Nordic Walking equipment according to availability, in the evening entertainment program.
© TAUERN SPA Zell am See-Kaprun
TAUERN SPA: A glass transition takes you from the hotel to the TAUERN SPA water and sauna world with more than 20,000sqm spa area in the indoor and outdoor area. The use is included in the room rates from the day of arrival 9am to the day of departure 11am. Immerse yourself in this exquisite spa with 11 different indoor and outdoor swimming pools, including an activity pool with a flow channel, a relaxing pool with grotto, a high pool with water cascade and an outdoor saltwater relaxation pool with music. In the spacious sauna area with 10 different saunas and steam baths with special infusions, as well as in the extensive relaxation areas you will find everything for body and mind. Against payment: massages, therapeutic bath, high-quality cosmetic offers.
© TAUERN SPA Zell am See-Kaprun
© TAUERN SPA Zell am See-Kaprun
Berghotel Rudolfshütte *** Uttendorf
• car-free holiday on an altitude of 2,315m • only accessible by gondola Altitude: 2,315m Airport: Salzburg/139km Ski region: Weißsee Gletscherwelt/50m Location: Located in the centre of National Park Hohe Tauern at 2,315m above sea level and only reachable by cable car. Rooms: 72 rustic rooms with shower/WC, with hairdryer, partly telephone and Sat-TV. Facilities: Family-friendly mountain hotel with spacious lobby with reception, internet terminal and free Wi-Fi, cosy bar with fireplace, common rooms, panoramic restaurant with several cosy snuggeries and sun terrace.
Spa: Wellness area with indoor pool with glacier view, natural stone sauna, steam bath, tepidarium, heat benches and relaxation room. Against payment: massages, solarium. Children: Playroom, children’s cinema, children's entertainment. Meals: Breakfast buffet. In case of halfboard 4-course dinner buffet with salad bar. Activities: Fitness room, indoor climbing wall and boulder wall, table tennis, table soccer, billiard, weekly program according to schedule such as snow shoe-hiking, 1 x per week live music or hut fun. Against payment: Alpine and climbing lessons.
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Salzburger Land Gastein Valley
Relaxation in the thermal spa © Gasteinertal Tourismus GmbH
Highlights
• 140m-long pedestrian footbridge on the mountain Stubnerkogel • „Glocknerblick“ lookout platform • thermal spas – Alpentherme in Bad Hofgastein & Felsentherme in Gastein • Gastein Heilstollen • Waterfall and casino in Bad Gastein • traditional local events such as Gastein Harvest Festival with local traditions & folk customs • Nature Experience Dorfgastein • Klammstein Castle • Bread-Baking at Amoseralm • wild animal feeding • Advent markets • horse-drawn sleigh rides through Gastein‘s magical winter countryside • Gatz Mountain Club – famous disco
Cultural Delights
Due to its rich history and tradition, Gastein valley offers a broad spectrum of cultural opportunities. Historical Walking Tours provide an informative look at the past and culture of Gastein. A tour amid the ancient Klammstein castle walls provides an interesting glimpse into the history of it, the oldest building in Gastein. Experience also the charm of the „Belle Époque“ in Bad Gastein, surrounded by buildings dating back to imperial times. Or put your luck to the test amid the stylish atmosphere of the casino. World-famous Gastein Waterfall, which is flanked by magnificent houses, is also a part of the characteristic picture of this village. At the beautifully situated Amoseralm you can discover a traditional approach to baking bread.
Winter hiking © Gasteinertal Tourismus GmbH
Winter
In the 4 winter sports resorts of Gastein Valley, skiers and snowboarders are greeted by a total of well over 220km of outstandingly groomed slopes. The right slope awaits you, no matter what your ability level is: deep-snow and moguls runs, carving hills and freerides, along with family runs, bringing all the variety to your ski vacation you could possibly wish for. Special area attractions of Gastein‘s ski resort include a 140m-long pedestrian footbridge on the Stubnerkogel, with 28m of nothing but air underneath and, at 2,400m above sea level, actually Europe‘s highest suspension bridge, as well as the new „Glocknerblick“ lookout platform. 17 hot springs feed into Gastein‘s spas and spa resorts where, after a sporting, actionpacked day outdoors, you will be able to feel soothingly relaxed.
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Summer
Hike along 350km of marked paths across broad alpine meadows in your summer holiday, or perhaps conquer the alpine summits accompanied by a Gastein mountain guide. Hohe Tauern National Park is a true treasure trove for anyone who loves the alpine world! And with your appetite awakened by the fresh mountain air, enjoy the homemade products that are served up at Gastein’s 55 mountain huts, staffed from June until late autumn. By bicycle or mountain bike, you can set out on familyfriendly cycle paths or tackle challenging MTB trails that will take you “up hill and down dale”! If golf is your passion, you can improve your handicap at numerous courses in the region. The Gastein Harvest Festival gives you living insights into rural life in Gastein.
Suspension footbridge in Gastein © Gasteinertal Tourismus GmbH
Gastein Valley Salzburger Land Grand Park Hotel ***** Bad Hofgastein • exquisite gourmet cuisine • GRAND SPA on 2,000sqm with relaxing thermal water Altitude: 856m Airport: Salzburg/89km Ski region: Gastein-Schlossalm/300m Location: The Grand Park Hotel is located in the centre of the famous spa town of Bad Hofgastein, on the edge of the Hohe Tauern National Park, 90km south from Salzburg. The hotel is at the start of the pedestrian zone, just a few minutes walking distance away from ski lift Schloßalm, cross-country ski trails and marked trails for hikers and mountain bikers. Rooms: The hotel has a total of 89 rooms and suites, all equipped with a balcony from which you can behold the wonderful mountains of Gastein. All rooms and suites have bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, Sat-TV, minibar, safe and free Wi-Fi. Facilities: The elegant deluxe hotel in Fin de Siècle style combines the exclusive service of a luxury hotel with cordial Austrian hospitality. The hotel offers lobby lounge with fireplace, a restaurant, a wine store, an internet corner with free Wi-Fi, a bar, a lounge, 2 meeting rooms, a ski storage room and a terrace. At the PARK restaurant you enjoy culinary delights. The legendary hospitality, personal service and subtle background music make every meal a unique event. A drink in the atmospheric ambience of the Girardi Bar is the perfect overture for a 7-course gala dinner by the gourmet chef Franz Huick. Or round off your evening in style with a glass of fine Austrian wine. Parking/garage places at the hotel.
Spa: The Grand Park Spa on 2,000sqm awarded with 2 lilies offers panorama indoor pool (31°C) filled with Gastein thermal water and with direct access to the lawn with loungers and sunshades, 2 whirlpools, Finnish sauna, aroma sauna and herbal sauna, rose quartz steam bath, aroma steam grotto, brine grotto, laconium, tepidarium, ice igloo, different showers, Kneipp foot basin, thermal benches and room of silence with soft water beds. Against payment: solarium, cosmetic treatments, massages, spa treatments. The hotel combines a serious health philosophy with the highest level of luxury hotel amenities. Whether you would like to improve your general health, boost your immune system, cleanse your body or address chronic pain concerns, the Grand Health Spa will accompany you on your way to a higher quality of life. Meals: Rich cold-warm breakfast buffet until 11am, gluten- and lactose-free products. In case of half-board afternoon snack buffet, exquisite 5-course gourmet dinner of choice. 1 x weekly gala dinner. By appointment: GRAND SPA cuisine for the health conscious (anti-inflammatory, low fat, purifying) with a delicious 2-course menu for lunch and healthy 3-course dinner. Activities: Modern fitness room, broad leisure and activity program with aqua and back gymnastics, Pilates and Qi Gong, exercise ball, Nordic Walking and guided hiking tours, rental of bikes, Nordic Walking poles, rucksack and snowshoes, own putting green in the hotel garden, 1 x per week golf tasting in the GC Gastein.
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Salzburger Land Gastein Valley Kur- & Sport-Hotel Palace **** Bad Hofgastein
• amidst a spacious park • spa with thermal indoor pool Altitude: 856m Airport: Salzburg/89km Ski region: Gastein-Schlossalm/800m Location: Sunny and quiet location, in the middle of a large park of 30,000sqm within easy walking distance of the town centre. Rooms: 198 comfortable rooms with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, radio, telephone, radio, cable-TV, safe and balcony. Facilities: Elegant spa and sports hotel with spacious lobby, open fireplace, bar, Viennese café, dinning hall with non smoking area, cosy snuggery with smoker’s area, seminar room and parking places.
Spa: Spa with thermal indoor pool, hot whirlpool, sauna, steam bath brine grotto, Kneipp rotary and relaxation area. Against payment: solarium, massages, Beauty Center, health treatment department with thermal baths, radon therapy and mud. Meals: Breakfast buffet. In case of halfboard lunch brunch from 11am–12pm and international evening buffet including table drinks (beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks). Activities: Fitness room, aqua fitness, morning and relaxation gymnastics, 5 x per week live music at the bar, table tennis. Against payment: tennis court, billiard.
Hotel EUROPÄISCHER HOF ***** Bad Gastein • spa & leisure facilities on 5,600sqm • in-house therapeutic department • directly at the golf course Altitude: 860m Airport: Salzburg/94km Ski region: Gastein/4–6km Location: The 5*-hotel is located in a sunny and quiet position, between Bad Hofgastein and the bottom of Bad Gastein, right next to the Gastein Golf Course. The ski bus stop and the cross-country ski-trail are in front of the house. Rooms: The hotel has 111 luxury rooms and suites (35–62sqm), equipped with solid wood furniture, spacious sitting area, bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers, radio, telephone, large flatscreen cable-TV, free Wi-Fi, minibar, safe and on request with balcony. Special offer for families and single with child. Facilities: The hotel’s restaurants serve culinary highlights and gastronomy with tradition. In Schubert’s Café you can expect Austrian pastries from the patisserie and numerous coffee variations. Schubert’s Bar with its relaxed ambience makes the perfect end to the day – in summer on the terrace, in winter at the crackling fireplace. Local delicacies you can taste in the traditional Gastein Klause. On Schubert’s Terrace you can experience the whole beauty of the Gastein Valley at one glance. Parking at the hotel. Spa: Water fun and relaxation awaits you in the bath and sauna paradise “Therme Gastein” on 2 levels. The hotel’s spa and wellness facilities offer on over 5,600sqm a
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light-flooded indoor thermal pool (16x7m, 31°C) with direct access to the lawn, steam room and danarium, organic herbal sauna, Finnish sauna, Kneipp pool with waterfall, grotto and a spacious relaxation room. Against payment: experienced professionals and treatment consultants will pamper you with facials and body treatments, wraps in the soft pack, hot stone, energetic treatments, whirlpool baths and relaxation in floating tanks. In the treatment department of the hotel, doctors and physiotherapists offer spas and packs, movement therapies, massages, radon thermal baths and healing caves for your health and physical well-being. Children: Your children can go on a discovery journey with the hotel’s own kindergartners. From 10am to 4pm the child care team offers a diversified and entertaining programme. And in between a little break: at lunchtime the young guest can enjoy delicious children’s meals. Meals: Gourmet breakfast buffet with organic food and juice bar. In case of half-board small treats from the buffet in the afternoon, in the evening à la carte 4-course gourmet menu with salad from the buffet or from the kitchen and cheese board. 1 x weekly gala dinner and theme buffets. All day tea and juices in the beauty centre. Activities: Gym and fitness room with high-quality exercise equipment, daily changing assisted sports & health program, rental of mountain bikes and e-bikes, two WTA-approved clay tennis courts, live music several times a week.
Gastein Valley Salzburger Land Hotel Elisabethpark **** Bad Gastein • long-established hotel in the heart of Bad Gastein • spa with thermal indoor pool • own ski bus shuttle Altitude: 1,000m Airport: Salzburg/95km Ski region: Gastein-Stubnerkogel/800m Location: Surrounded by the marvellous mountain scenery of the Gasteiner Alps, the hotel is directly located in the centre of the village and next to the spectacular waterfall. The casino is about 100m away. The hotels own ski bus shuttle takes you from the hotel within 5 minutes to the Stubnerkogel cable cars. Rooms: The hotel features 119 comfortable rooms and suites, divided between 2 connected buildings. All rooms are equipped with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, Sat-TV, safe, minibar and balcony or panorama window. Facilities: This elegant hotel with its 200-year history convinces with professional service, international flair and a fascinating, traditional ambiance. The house offers a cozy lobby fireplace, a billiard and cigar lounge, 6 modern conference rooms, a heated ski room, lift and free Wi-Fi. The Panorama restaurant with gorgeous view over the mountain area of Bad Gastein serve a full buffet breakfast with Gasteiner farmer’s bread, fresh fruit salad or crispy fried bacon – whatever your heart seeks for, you will find it. The á la carte restaurant Prälatur serves national and international dishes. During the day you can enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the coffee house Sisi with a huge variety of teas and coffees as well as a large selection of
cakes. At the jazz bar you can enjoy the unique ambiance of the evening with an adequate cocktail. Spa: The hotel’s own thermal area on 1,000sqm includes a thermal water indoor pool with integrated springs, various saunas (Finnish sauna, danarium, tepidarium, brine steam bath), experience showers, relaxation room with fresh air area, tea and water and an exclusive Babor Spa & Beauty centre. The thermal water swimming pool has a temperature of 30°C. The Gastein thermal water is lightly mineralised and contains natural inert radon gas. The radon is inhaled or absorbed through the skin, then deploys it beneficial effects before being completely exhausted and expelled within a few hours. Radon regenerates the function of damaged cells in a natural way, it mobilises the body’s own resistances and let the organism recover. Additionally the warmth of the thermal water has a positive and stimulating effect. Against payment: BABOR Spa & Beauty Center with solarium, massages, beauty treatments and Private Spa Suite. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet with healthy corner. In case of half-board in the evening 4-course buffet including big choice of salad buffet. 2 x per week theme buffet, 1 x per week candle light dinner. Activities: Fitness Techno Gym Cardio 2010, own guest service, daily après ski party with mulled wine and kids’ punch. Against payment: activity program.
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Salzburger Land Gastein Valley Hoteldorf Grüner Baum **** Bad Gastein • member of the “Small Luxury Hotels of the World” • heated thermal water pool • 100% Bio Hotel certified by the scal of quality for organic products “Austria Bio Garantie” Altitude: 1,000m Airport: Salzburg/100km Ski region: Gastein-Stubnerkogel/2km Location: Five houses with 81 pleasant rooms are building the Small Luxury Hotel Grüner Baum – next to the amazing surroundings of the mountains of Gastein. As special as the guests, as special are also the different houses. The area containing the Hoteldorf is over 70 acres – in between the pure nature and car-free environment of Kötschach-Valley. Especially families are enjoying the great offers of the Grüner Baum. Rooms: The 81 individual rooms divided to 5 houses have bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, radio, Sat-TV with SKY, free Wi-Fi, minibar, safe and partly balcony. Facilities: The 70 hectares large hotel village, consisting of the main building, the romantic and traditional country house, the hunters house and the Flori and Kössler house. The hotel village has an inviting lobby with reception and internet terminal, a fireplace room, winter garden, library, cosy bar with open fireplace, different snuggeries, several seminar rooms and a heated ski cellar. Your culiunary well-being is ensured by two excellent restaurants with gourmet kitchen. In the morning, the restaurant “Zeitlos” offers a rich breakfast buffet as well as 5-course dinner menus
with a choice of main courses. Panorama windows give you a great view over the national park. In summer the spacious park with heated thermal water pool with pool bar, garden, sun beds and umbrellas invite you to relax. Explore the hotel with the i-concierge-service, consisting of 15 iPads, which are free of cost for the whole stay. Spa: Relax and switch off at the Thermal Natural Spa with in- and outdoor pool, sauna, steam bath and gym. Against payment: Spoil yourself with pleasant massages and beauty treatments by the professional spa team. Children: 6 x weekly childcare in the mini club for children from 3 years with professional entertainers, kids lounge with Nintendo Wii, Play Station, table football, games collection and much more, petting zoo, pony riding, equipment for babies and toddlers. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet. In case of half-board in the evening 5-course-menu of choice as well as buffet evenings. 100% organic food and drinks. Activities: In summer adventurous outdoor activity program (climbing, fishing, mountain breakfast with goats, BBQ, torch expedition, etc.), fun and action at the Fux farm, panoramic biking and hiking tours, rent of mountain bikes, boulder area and high rope course. In winter funny tobogganing races, ice curling directly at the hotel, igloo building. Against payment: riding classes, Segway rental, dog training ground with trainer, fishing, hotel own kids ski school.
Bergparadies Dorf.Gastein **** Dorfgastein
• top modern & high quality apartments Altitude: 812m Airport: Salzburg/80km Ski area: Dorfgastein/50m Location: The newly built Holiday Resort is located directly next to the valley station “Fulseckbahn”, a gondola that takes you in a few minutes to pristine Alpine landscapes. The attached guest house Gratz is just steps away from the apartments. The picturesque village center is only 100 meters away and boasts a charming flair. Apartments/rooms: The 14 stylish and luxuriously furnished apartments are equipped with shower/WC, hair dryer, fully equipped kitchen, radio, TV, free Wi-Fi, heated floors, large picture windows and
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a balcony or terrace with views of the impressive mountain scenery. The double rooms in the guest house and the apartment complex are comfortable and decorated in regional mountain style. Facilities: The privately run guest house offers a reception area, a breakfast room, a cozy café-bar, a secure bicycle storage and free private parking. The property is surrounded by a garden with barbecue facilities. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet with homemade specialties for room bookings (to be consumed in the guesthouse). No meals in the apartments. Breakfast at an additional cost in the guesthouse.
Tyrol
Hiking in the Rofan mountains © Tirol Werbung/Moser Laurin
Tyrol – the Heart of the Alps Tyrol – the „Heart of the Alps“ – charms with stunning sceneries and clean, healthy air. Here the mountains are higher, the rivers are more exuberant and the towns and villages are more tranquil than anywhere else in Austria. Churches, monasteries, stately homes and castles reveal the glorious past of this small state, while the superb natural surroundings with a landscape
Kristallhütte (Crystal hut) in the Zillertal © Österreich Werbung/Wolfgang Zajc which is so varied means that there is a huge range of sporting opportunities to avail of throughout the year. Sports Activities More than 5,200km of ski runs, 15,000 waymarked summer hiking trails, 5,600km of designated mountain bike trails, 5,000 Alpine climbing routes, over 500 immacu-
lately groomed cross country ski tracks and some 250 sledding runs – Tyrol is packed full of things to do at all times of the year. No matter the season, Tyrol’s mountains and rugged outdoors, mountain lakes and rivers, gently rolling hills, and highaltitude adventure venues beckon those looking for unparalleled scenic beauty and perhaps a little adventure. Babbling brooks and ponds and rushing waterfalls are perfect places to take some quiet time listening to nature and absorbing the wonderful scenery. Claim your share of our amazing mountain scenery by getting outside and exploring every corner of Tyrol, where there is no end of things to do. World class skiing region The snow-covered mountains in Tyrol warm the hearts of passionate winter athletes. To ski in Tyrol is to journey to the very heart of the sport. Tyrol is home to world class skiing and riding at over 100 alpine ski resorts with, in total, 5,200 kilometers of skiable terrain, assuring that any type of winter sports enthusiast will have a truly enjoyable experience. Nature & Wellness Tyrol’s glorious mountains have plenty of activities to get your heart racing, but they are also perfect for kicking back: Lush green meadows and rushing waters are surroundings where you can come to terms with nature at her most benevolent.Cool off
after a day in the summer sun in a secluded alpine lake. In the winter, dip into our natural hot springs, where you can soothe sore muscles after a long day of skiing. Culture & Lifestyle Tyrol has a cultural vibe all its own. Witness events deeply rooted in tradition, from mountain fires and cattle drives to carnival parades. Join guided tours of castles and palaces and savor every moment as you explore the country’s mouthwatering culinary culture in an authentic Tyrolean inn. Marvel at Tyrol’s architecturally cutting edge landmarks and attractions. Explore the country’s outstanding collections of nationally acclaimed art museums and visit one-of-a-kind historic venues – Tyrol’s art scene and cultural attractions offer a multitude of experiences! Tradition & Heritage Tirol is one of Austria’s remaining strongholds of genuine and authentic customs: From mountain fires and cattle drives to Christmas markets and carnival parades. Experience centuries-old folk traditions that are unique to this region, that form and mould the identity of its communities and that tie together the picturesque villages and towns. Christmas is one of the most special times of the year – a time where delicious food is enjoyed, time is spent with family and friends and most importantly, memories are made.
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Tyrol Kitzbühel Alps
Skiing in the Kitzbüheler Alps © by Stefan Eisend
Highlights
• Kitzbühel – the most legendary city of sports in the Alps & location for major international events • Kitzbühel’s town centre with traditional handcraft shops & attractive shopping centres • The Streif – the most spectacular downhill ski race • legendary Hahnenkamm Downhill ski race • farmhouse museum Hinterobernau • Museum Kitzbühel • various heritage farms • gourmet restaurant „Heimatliebe“ in Kitzbühel • events such as the traditional „Antlassritt“ & the alpin cattle drive • lake Schwarzsee • Alpenhaus at the Kitzbüheler Horn
Winter
The Kitzbühel Alps provide you with the best conditions to enjoy an active holiday in Tyrol. Whether cross-country skiing, skiing, heading out on ski tours, winter hiking or other activities – in winter the Kitzbühel Alps provide an ideal starting point for enjoying winter sports in Tyrol. Skiers can investigate over 1,000km of pistes and there is also a sizeable slope network. In total over 600km of cross-country slopes are available. While ski touring and winter hiking you get to discover the loveliest spots in the Kitzbühel Alps. The region around Brixental, the Hohe Salve , St. Johann in Tirol and the Pillersee Valley and its towns has become one of the world‘s biggest ski areas. Experience a sports-filled and active holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps!
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Culinary Delights
Tradition and culture in the Kitzbüheler Alps has been retained and preserved over the centuries. Numerous cultural events bring this cultural wealth to life. Wonderful traditional costumes are on show at the many festivals. In the many restaurants, alpine lodges and mountain inns you often come across very special, traditional dishes such as „Kaiserschmarrn“ (sweet pancakes with raisins), „Gröstl“ (roast meat and potatoes) and „Backhendl“ (fried chicken). The wonderfully designed shop window fronts in Kitzbühel, Wörgl and St. Johann in Tyrol tempt you to enjoy an extended shopping spree. In the Kitzbüheler Alps you will come across designer items, traditional fashion, sports wear, fashionable accessories, local foods and small souvenirs.
Golfing in Kitzbühel © Michael Wehrlberger
Summer
In summer especially the Kitzbühel Alps provide a comprehensive range of leisure activities for your holiday in Tyrol. Cycling, hiking, golf, swimming and many other activities make your holiday rich in diversity. Hikers can look forward to more than 2,500km of hiking trails, including lots of themed hikes and family hikes. For cyclists there are over 1,000km of road bike and mountain bike routes available. Kick-start your day with sports and activities, surrounded by a unique backdrop with impressive mountains, wide valleys and refreshing lakes during summer. The Kitzbühel Alps are also a real golf hub in Tyrol. There are 9 top golf courses within a 50km area.
Children at the Alpine hut© by Johannes Felsch
Kitzbühel Alps Tyrol Relais & Châteaux Rosengarten Kirchberg • clean lines and metropolitan style for relaxed comfort • multi-award winning restaurant with 4 toques • member of “Les Grandes Tables du Monde” Altitude: 837m Airport: Salzburg/81km Skiing region: Kitzbühel/500m Location: Only 7km from Kitzbühel, the hotel is located in the picturesque village of Kirchberg with the famous Gaisberg mountain on its doorstep. Kirchberg provides optimal conditions for active holidays in Tyrol. Be it cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, ski touring, winter walking, ice climbing or any one of the myriad other activities on offer, Kirchberg in winter is the perfect base for a winter sports holiday in Tyrol. In the summer months, Kirchberg offers an extensive range of leisure activities, including cycling, walking, golf and swimming for a fun-packed summer break. Enjoy an active and athletic holiday surrounded by majestic mountains, wide valleys and cooling lakes in Kirchberg and the Kitzbühel Alps. Rooms: 26 confidently stylish rooms and suites fitted out in the finest materials – with superior quality beds, bath or shower, separate toilet, hairdryer, bathrobe, Sat-TV with radio, free internet access, safe, balcony and minibar with free soft drinks. All 26 rooms and suites are suffused with light and offer fabulous views; room names like Beluga, Homard and Olive evoke the hotel’s culinary finesse, which is also playfully reflected in the interiors’ delicate colours, timbers and soft furnishings.
American king size beds promise and deliver restful sleep, glass enclosed bathrooms are sumptuously equipped, wine cabinets (luxury suites only) are superbly stocked, and the contents of the minibar are top notch – altogether an ambience of heavenly comfort. Facilities: The hotel, restaurant & spa provide an elegant blend of individuality and style with clean architectural lines, superb interior design and warm, worldclass hospitality. The chic lifestyle hotel features a luxurious reception and bar area, a separate smoking lounge, an informal Restaurant Rosengarten Light in casual ambiance, a sun terrace, private dining, a cookery school, a conference room, banqueting and private meeting facilities. The highlight is the 4-toque Restaurant Simon Taxacher serving French-Mediterranean and regionally inspired cuisine. Highlight (in summer only): the open air swimming pool with sunbathing area and chill out lounge. Wi-Fi and free parking places available. Spa: Relax and unwind in the charming spa area with Finnish sauna, marble steam room and relaxation area with waterbeds and tea bar after a wonderful day outside. Against payment: cosmetic treatments, massages, spa baths, exfoliating treatments and body wraps, Rosen Private SPA Suite and 6 Emotion SPA. Meals: Individual breakfast à la carte and buffet. “The Rosengarten Butler” – a rather special breakfast experience in your room (against payment).
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Tyrol Kitzbühel Alps A-ROSA Kitzbühel ***** Kitzbühel • Austria’s leading Lifestyle Resort 2013 • Austria’s Best Ski Hotel 2013 • award-winning hotel in a unique location • 3,000sqm sized wellness area SPA-ROSA with indoor & outdoor pools • golf club Kitzbühel directly at the resort • gourmet restaurant awarded with 3 toques Altitude: 762m Airport: Salzburg/75km Skiing region: Hahnenkamm/1,5km Location: The A-ROSA Kitzbühel is nestled among the Tyrolean mountains against a magnificent Alpine backdrop. The view of the famous picturesque panorama with the Hahnenkamm peak and the steep slopes is sure to take your breath away. Whether you love action or are seeking for relaxation, the most legendary town for sports in the Alps with its chic flair offers endless opportunities for everyone all year round. If you value the luxury of moments of peace, you will find this destination a hideaway of incomparable beauty and a true heaven of inspiration. Kitzbühel is one of the principal winter sports centres in Austria. With 148km of slopes, it is also one of the largest ski areas in Austria, with an additional 40km of cross-country pistes. In summer, 120km of mountain bike tracks and over 500km of walking trails are waiting to be explored. In addition, Kitzbühel’s exclusive boutiques and vibrant nightlife attract plenty of people all year round. Rooms: An elegant combination of modern design and tradition. 115 rooms and 36 suites offer an exceptional atmosphere, seducing you to stay. All of the rooms and suites are equipped with the highest comfort and have bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, cable-TV, internet access, minibar, safe and balcony, terrace or dormer. Facilities: Enjoy the triad of refined architecture, devotional service and a passion for the extraordinary in the building built in the style of a Tyrolean castle resort. The resort’s restaurants stand for a reinterpretation of the Alpine cuisine. With vitality front-cooking and fine dining the resort invites you to a discovery trip through culinary indulgence. Awarded with 3 toques and 17 points by Gault Millau, the restaurant HEIMATLIEBE relies, under the command of the Austrian top chef Andreas Senn, on his years of experience in some of the top addresses in Austria and Switzerland. The restaurant combines exclusive Austrian products with international menus of the ultimate
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culinary standards. The golf house restaurant Monti e Mare serves culinary delights and typical dished reaching from the Alpine region till the Adriatic Sea. The beautiful ambience appeals to all senses and invites you to stay and enjoy. From the marvellous lakeside terrace you will have a breathtaking view over the golf course, the Tyrolean Alpine world as well as the picturesque castle architecture of the hotel. The restaurant STREIF will inspire you with its front cooking vitality kitchen. The bar with open fireplace, direct access to the spacious sun terrace and stunning views of the Alps rounds off the culinary experience. In addition, the resort offers spacious seminar rooms and a sports shop. Spa: Whether you arrive in summer or in winter, Kitzbühel is the epitome of an exclusive and glamorous lifestyle. If you’d like to be pampered in one of Austria’s loveliest hideaways, you will discover the ideal venue for rest and relaxation at high altitude – in the 3,000sqm SPA-ROSA, set amidst the unique landscape of the Kitzbühel Alps. The SPA-ROSA offers a generously proportioned pool area with year-round heated indoor and outdoor pool, 7 different themed saunas and steam baths, 22 treatment rooms with unique views of the Tyrolean Alps and a stylish rest area with waterbeds. Against payment: Ayurveda, Oriental Hamam, beauty and body treatments, Sensai beauty lounge for exclusive face and body treatments by Kanebo, Hamam séparée with Rasul bath and tea lounge, large private SPA suite with sun terrace and panoramic view of the Alps. Children: Children Club ROSINIS from 3–12 years with supervision and varied program, youth club RAGAZZI for kids from 13–16 years. Meals: Vitality Breakfast and half-board upon request. Activities: Extensive cardio exercise area with wide range of classes, broad offer of group courses such as aqua fit, autogenic training, Pilates and Nordic Walking. Against payment: personal training, Power Plate, body composition analysis.
Kitzbühel Alps Tyrol Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel ***** Kitzbühel • well-being on the highest level • top location amidst a golf course • multi-awarded spa with indoor and outdoor pool • excellent gourmet restaurant Altitude: 762m Airport: Salzburg/80km Skiing region: Hahnenkamm/3km Location: Gently nestled within the majestic landscape of Kitzbühel, the Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel is surrounded by one of the most beautiful golf courses in Europe, the 18 hole Leading Golf Course Eichenheim and located on the edge of Kitzbühel. Rooms: 82 rooms and suites – 7 different categories – the Grand Tirolia Resort signifies living entirely according to your personal requirements. The generous, cozy double room offers every conceivable comfort, and you won’t want to leave the suites. Treat yourself to a special vacation that includes the ultimate living experience in one of the largest suites in the Alps, the 300sqm Presidential Suite. All rooms and suites are reflecting the character of the region in a modernelegant way and are equipped with bath and/or shower, WC, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, radio, mobile telephone, Sat-TV, free highspeed Wi-Fi, minibar, room safe and balcony or terrace with deck chairs. Facilities: The Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel combines tradition, modernity and luxury. You can relax in the in-house library with fireplace or enjoy exquisite dishes in the gourmet restaurant “Petit Tirolia” with vinothek, in the hotel’s restaurant “Eichenheim” or in the golf bistro.
The gourmet restaurant “Petit Tirolia” offers a young and modern cuisine with high class regional ingredients with Asian influence. Golfers and non-golfers alike meet up in the golf bistro for a comfortable lunch, coffee and cake or dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. During the summer, the bistro terrace entices visitors to sit in the open air. The view extends over the Kitzbühel valleys and the golfer’s art on the nearby greens. The hotel also offers 3 conference rooms, an event hall, a heated ski room and parking places. Spa: Exclusive wellness area “Grand Alps SPA” on over 1,500sqm with indoor and outdoor pool, whirlpool, different saunas and steam baths, ice grotto, fitness room and relaxation room. Against payment: cosmetic treatments, massages, exclusive treatments from Spa Manufactur® and Terraké®, Private SPA Suite, 2 NIANCE® treatment suites. Children: Playroom. Against payment: babysitting. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet with à la carte choice. In case of half-board small snack in the afternoon, in the evening 4-course dinner. Activities: Weekly activity program such as Nordic Walking. Against payment: personal trainer, golf course with driving range.
Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol ***** Jochberg • modern architecture meets Tyrolean naturalness • member of “Leading Hotels of the World” Altitude: 923m Airport: Salzburg/82km Skiing region: Kitzbühel/50m Location: Next to the famous golf and ski resort in the breathtaking landscape of Tyrol, the hotel stands for its modern and luxurious amenities with a fine Tyrolean touch and its unique location with direct access to the lifts of the Kitzbühel ski area. The village Jochberg offers the perfect conditions for high altitude training and winter sports. Rooms: The 156 elegant rooms and suites radiate warmth and comfort and offer plenty of space for small to more extensive wardrobe and any sporting equipment. All rooms and suites have bath and shower, WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, air-condition, telephone, Sat-TV, DVD-Player, free Wi-Fi, minibar, safe, coffee/tea station and a large balcony or terrace with magnificent view to the mountains. Facilities: A unique blend of lifestyle, Tyrolean originality and warmth, of sportiness and recreation, turns the Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol into a special location in the Kitzbühel Alps. If the lobby represents the warm welcome of a hotel, subsequently the bar acts as a personal dialogue. The lobby offers various reasons to linger and enjoy your time. The Rubin bar bears its very own special moments and offers great possibilities for enthusiastic conversation or mental relaxation. Be delighted
by the cuisine. It is all about pure passion for first class products. Select in the restaurant „Steinberg” between regional specialties with international touch, or let yourself be surprised by the Pan-Asian indulgences in the lifestyle restaurant „Sra Bua”. Conference rooms, boutiques, free Wi-Fi, a heated ski room, a spacious sun terrace and parking are also available. Spa: Kempinski The Spa, a rare jewel of the Alps, represents on 3,600sqm exclusive care and sporty relaxation. Natural elements, as pure mountain water, wild herbs, local salts, and minerals fuse with the tradition of luxurious European spa culture. You’ll find benefaction for your body and soul at the brine therapy area with pool and sauna, at the Hildegard von Bingen steam bath and at the lava sauna with an ice fog corridor and aroma showers. Enjoy the reflective calm in one of the 4-senses-loungers or at one of the relax area with waterbeds and relaxing cubes. A pool landscape with salt and fresh water completes the spa offer. Against payment: solarium, massages, beauty treatments, baths, and private spa suites. Children: Games room. Meals: Breakfast buffet. In case of half-board in the evening 5-course menu of choice with starters and salad from the buffet. Activities: Fitness and cardio area, meditation room.
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Tyrol Kitzbühel Alps Schwarzer Adler Kitzbühel Wellness-SPA Hotel **** Superior Kitzbühel • awarded gourmet restaurant • outdoor pool over the rooftops of Kitzbühel • wellness area “Black Spa” Altitude: 762m Airport: Salzburg/75km Skiing region: Hahnenkamm/500m Location: The 4*-superior hotel is located on the edge of downtown, just a few minutes walking distance away from the historical centre of Kitzbühel with its boutiques, cafes and bars, stands. Kitzbühel is one of the most fascinating towns in the Alps. Its historic town centre, the flair of the shops and boutiques as well as its first class restaurants make the town a popular choice for guests from all over the world. Whether skiing, playing golf on one of the four golf courses or enjoying another winter or summer sport, walking through the romantic old town or visiting the casino, the possibilities in Kitzbühel are endless. Rooms: The 88 rooms and suites offer stylish comfort and are furnished in a cozy and sophisticated Tyrolean country style. In the junior suites and suites a private sauna offers relaxation and in the studios the baths guarantee superb views of the surrounding mountains. All rooms and suites are equipped with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, cable-TV, free internet access, safe and mostly with balcony. Facilities: The lovely boutique hotel has an individual design with attention to detail, not forgetting the regional ties. The hotel offers a spacious lobby with open fireplace and bar, café, sun terrace, meeting rooms,
a restaurant with several snuggeries, the restaurant “Neuwirt” awarded with 2 toques and the relax area “Kitz Sommer Spa” (from 16 years) with a roof terrace and outdoor pool. In the Neuwirt, the à la carte restaurant, you will experience the highest level of culinary expertise. This restaurant has been in existence for more than 150 years. It has received one Michelin star and two Gault Millau toques several times, thereby counting as one of the top restaurants in Tyrol. High above Kitzbühel´s roofs you will find the ideal place to soak up the sun and relax. The 500sqm outdoor pool and rooftop terrace provide not only 360° panoramic views, but also a trendy lounge area, sundeck and a unique underwater sound system. Parking spaces and an underground car park are also available at the hotel. Spa: With 1,000sqm spread over three floors, the BLACK SPA offers relaxation in its purest form. Whilst you can get yourself into shape in the large indoor pool or by using the modern equipment in the gym, you can also relax in the fire and ice room or the various saunas and relaxation areas. Against payment: solarium, massages, beauty centre, Private Spa Suite. Meals: Breakfast buffet with sparlkling wine. In case of half-board in the evening 4-course menu of choice with salad and cheese buffet. Activities: Panorama fitness centre. Against payment: rental of mountain bikes and e-bikes, guided biking tours.
Hotel Schloss Lebenberg ***** Kitzbühel • castle hotel with long tradition • unique spa with panorama indoor pool Altitude: 762m Airport: Salzburg/80km Skiing region: Hahnenkamm/1,5km Location: Once reserved for nobility, the beautiful Hotel Schloss Lebenberg dominates the rooftops of Kitzbühel and looks out upon the impressive scenery of the Alps. Whether it’s an easy slope or a speedy downhill slope – there’s something in it for everyone on a total of 168 kilometres of perfectly groomed and sign-posted ski slopes covering all difficulty levels. The popular ski resort with 56 modern cable cars and ski lifts has everything your heart could desire for a wonderful winter holiday. In summer especially the Kitzbühel Alps provide a comprehensive range of leisure activities for your holiday in Tyrol. Cycling, hiking, golf, swimming and many other activities make your holiday rich in diversity. Rooms: Once reserved for nobility, the 150 elegant rooms and suites still charm guests from the first moment on. All rooms have bath and/or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, cable-TV, minibar, safe and free Wi-Fi. The majority of the rooms have a balcony or terrace with stunning views of the Kitzbüheler Alps. Facilities: This castle combines the magic of bygone days with the comfort and luxury of today’s world. The coat of arms of Lamberg family, the former owners of the castle can still be admired the castle entrance.
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The traditional restaurant “Residenz” serves the finest Tyrolean delicacies and treats from around the world accompanied by fine wines from the hotel’s wine cellar. The lobby bar with an open fireplace and fine music is the perfect place to end the day in a relaxed welcoming atmosphere. The library, a sun-flooded winter garden and a terrace invite you to linger. For events there are 6 modern meeting rooms with own terrace. Parking places available. Spa: Immerse yourself in the unique spa oasis with 360° views of the Kitzbüheler Alps. Relax in the sauna, steam bath, solarium or in the outdoor Finnish sauna. The heart of the house is the 46m long panoramic indoor pool on the roof of the house. Against payment: in the beauty and vitality tower your well-being is top priority. According to the philosophy “true beauty comes from within” the highly qualified team of the health tower will pamper you with a variety of body and facial treatments, scrubs, body wraps, beauty baths, hand and foot treatments and various massages such as partial & full body massage, lymphatic drainage, reflexology, honey massage, Lomi Lomi Nui, Hot Stone, Thai Yoga massage or ear candle treatment. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet. In case of half-board in the evening 4-course gourmet menu with salad and cheese buffet. Activities: Fitness area, broad sport program with instructors.
Kitzbühel Alps Tyrol BEST WESTERN PREMIER Kaiserhof **** Superior Kitzbühel • right next to the Hahnenkamm cable car • extended spa area with indoor pool & sauna area Altitude: 762m Airport: Salzburg/75km Skiing region: Hahnenkamm at the hotel Location: This 4*-hotel is perfectly situated in the romantic alpine city between ski slopes and golf greens. The quiet but also central location of the hotel at the edge of Kitzbühel is a perfect place and the centre of the historic old town can be reached in less than 5 minutes walk. The world famous Hahnenkamm cable car station and the end of the ski slopes “Asten” and the legendary “Streif” are located directly at the hotel. Due to the fact that the Hahnenkamm cable car is operating during the summer the hotel offers the ideal starting point for excursions into the beautiful Tyrolean Mountains – all year round. Rooms: The 73 rooms and suites are equipped with high-quality Swiss stone pine furniture in Tyrolean country house style. All rooms and suites have bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, flat screen Sat-TV with SKY, free Wi-Fi, safe, minibar including nonalcoholic drinks and coffee/tea station. Facilities: No matter whether you want to spent a romantic getaway, a spa weekend, a golf holiday a hiking or skiing holiday, a short trip to one the famous events in the region or a business trip in combination with a conference or seminar – the Kaiserhof have for more than 3 generations
been looking after the wellbeing of its guests and offer you the perfect symbiosis of tradition and modern lifestyle for your holiday. The hotel offers a stylish lobby, a bar, a fireplace room, a seminar room and an award-winning gourmet restaurant that will spoil you with local specialties and international delicacies. Wine lovers will find not only the famous names but also exciting discoveries in the wine cellar. Free Wi-Fi and parking places available. Spa: Escape everyday stress and the pressure to perform, let yourself go, enjoy peace, recreation and relaxation and bring harmony back to the body, mind and soul. The lovingly designed spa & wellness area with panoramic indoor pool filled with Grander water, sauna area with Finnish sauna, organic sauna, aroma steam bath, infrared deep heath bath, ice grotto and a spacious relaxation room with heated water beds and open fireplace offers the right ambiance to relax. Against payment: solarium, massages, and beauty treatments. Children: Game room with Nintendo Wii station, Xbox and table football. Meals: “Imperial” breakfast buffet with organic food and sparkling wine. In case of half-board in the afternoon snacks and in the evening 5-course-menu of choice with salad buffet. Weekly theme buffet. Activities: Fitness room, rental of Nordic Walking poles.
Austria Trend Alpine Resort Fieberbrunn **** Plus • top location directly at the slope • spa oasis with indoor pool
WC, hairdryer, radio, cable-TV, minibar, free internet and balcony with great views.
Altitude: 780m Airport: Salzburg/66km Skiing region: Doischberg at the hotel
Facilities: Whether you indulge in the incredible recreational programme or do business in a most inspiring atmosphere – the exclusive hotel and the wonderful surroundings provide countless opportunities for a fantastic stay. Already in the morning the hotel welcomes you with a substantial breakfast buffet offering everything you need to start your day. At the end of the day the creative kitchen team of the restaurant pampers you with tasty Tyrolean delicacies, specialties from Austrian farmers and a diverse selection of international dishes. The hotel bar is ideal for a cozy get-together after a long day. Whether with or without alcohol – the drinks and fine wines allow you to round off your day in a relaxed way. The hotel also features a smoking room, a welcoming lobby with fireplace, a conference room, a sun terrace, a kid’s playroom with childcare in winter and parking subjects to availability.
Location: Located directly next to the gondola lift at the foot of Doischberg mountain, the hotel nestles up against the hillside and the scenic landscape of Tyrol. Due to its excellent location right in the heart of the Kitzbühel Alps, Fieberbrunn is the perfect holiday region. With crystalclear mountain lakes, countless mountains that invite to go skiing or hiking and a broad range of leisure activities the hotel welcomes you warmly to the beautiful Pillerseetal valley. In summer you can discover breathtaking viewpoints, crystal-clear alpine streams and the most beautiful places in the untouched Tyrolean mountains. The countless signposted hiking trails in the region meet the expectations and wishes of beginners as well as those of experienced alpinists.In winter white slopes, powder snow and an extensive skiing area expand right in front of the hotel’s front door. Whether you like classic skiing, freeriding or off-piste snowboarding – the Fieberbrunn ski region is the insider tip for every winter sports enthusiast. Rooms: After a successful business day or a day full of activities the hotel offers you a very private hideaway: with a contemporary design, a stylish homely elegance and a marvellous view the rooms and suites invite you to enjoy your stay and relax. All 144 rooms are equipped with the most modern amenities, bathroom or shower/
Spa: Relax and unwind in the wellness oasis after a wonderful day outside and treat yourself to some restful moments. On a total area of 809sqm you will find everything your heart desires: a swimming pool, a Finnish sauna, an infrared cabin, a steam bath and sensory showers. Sports enthusiasts can take the opportunity and exercise on the treadmill, the ergometer or the crosstrainer. Against payment: massages, beauty treatments. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet. In case of half-board in the evening menus or buffet.
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Tyrol Olympiaregion Seefeld
Skating in Wildmoos Leutasch © Olympiaregion Seefeld
Highlights
• Nordic Competence Centre with 2 new ski jumps, state-of-the-art biathlon facilities, 279km of cross-country skiing trails & in summer a roller ski track • 650km of marked walking and hiking trails • Seekirchl – the symbol of Seefeld • Casino Seefeld • paradise for golf enthusiasts • Alpenpark Karwendel – biggest nature park in Austria • Stone Circle & Station of the Cross • Peace Bell & Peace Walking Trail • Bee Natural Trail • Parish Church St. Oswald • ErlebnisWelt Alpenbad Leutasch • Ganghofer Museum/Leutasch • Musical Mountain Christmas – the event highlight in winter
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279km of multi award-winning, immaculately groomed cross-country skiing trails, for both classic and skating techniques, covering all levels of difficulty, make the region an absolute delight for all crosscountry skiers. In addition, the Nordic Competence Centre boasts 2 new ski jumps and biathlon facilities that rank among Europe’s most modern. With 48km of slopes, the Seefeld Ski Arena offers unadulterated fun for ski and snowboard aficionados, while the 5 ski schools provide courses tailored to suit the needs of every skier. More than 140km of groomed winter hiking trails leading past cosy mountain huts, guided snowshoe hikes, 3 ice-skating rinks, numerous curling lanes and 5 toboggan tracks round off the extensive list of attractions and activities.
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Cultural Delights
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the landscape and enjoy the wide range of sporting activities and cultural attractions that the Olympiaregion Seefeld has to offer. Seefeld, at the heart of the region, presents itself both as a traditional village with idyllic, Tyrolean attractions and as forward thinking and modern. The historical background of Seefeld’s famous landmark, the Seekirchl, is particularly interesting and the little chapel offers an idyllic place to visit during the summer months. Seefeld Casino is a popular venue in which to enjoy an evening of thrills and fun amid an enchanting atmosphere of elegance. There are numerous attractive events such as the colourful Seefeld flower parade and the traditional handicrafts festival.
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There are countless possibilities to replenish your energy levels and put a spring in your step, while enjoying the crystal clear air and the breathtaking mountain scenery of the region. For walking, hiking and climbing enthusiasts, the area boasts 650km of marked walking and hiking trails and via ferrata routes covering all levels of difficulty. A Nordic Walking & Running Arena with a 266km-long network of marked trails, over 200km of cycling and mountain biking tracks, 2 golf courses, an indoor tennis centre and 17 outdoor courts, riding facilities, 2 modern leisure pools and 3 bathing lakes are all available for your enjoyment. The area has plenty to offer for paragliders, kayakers and footballers, while the Nordic Competence Centre caters for skaters and biathletes.
Rest after a mountain bike tour © Olympiaregion Seefeld
Olympiaregion Seefeld Tyrol Hotel Klosterbräu ***** & SPA Seefeld • privately run for over 200 years • multiple awarded “Spiritual Spa” • 5 different restaurants in the hotel
treasures professionally in the unrivalled and historically valuable vaults in the heart of the former monastery.
Altitude: 1,200m Airport: Innsbruck/22km Skiing region: Gschwandtkopf/300m
Spa: Relaxation and recreations can be found in the excellent top-class “Spiritual Spa” with year-round heated outdoor pool (31°C), large indoor swimming pool (30°C) with lounge, sauna area with a large selection of indoor and outdoor saunas, several times a week guided sauna sessions, Kneipp basin and a meditation walk, relaxation and reading areas in the hotel as well as in the large garden. Against payment: massages, beauty treatments, private spa.
Location: The 5*-hotel is situated in the centre of the picturesque village of Seefeld in Tirol. The hotel is surrounded by forests, meadows and fields yet centrally located for exploring Seefeld’s lively social scene. Rooms: For a relaxing holiday there are 97 individually designed rooms and suites in different categories available, comfortably equipped with bath or shower, WC, hairdryer, fluffy bathrobe and slippers, telephone, radio/CD player, Sat-TV with partly SKY TV, free Wi-Fi, safe and minibar. Facilities: The privately-run Hotel Klosterbräu is located in a former Augustinian convent from the 16th century and offers an exceptional combination of history, generous hospitality and natural kindness. Amidst meter-thick walls of the convent you can expect precious antique furniture and luxurious materials, a stylish lobby with free Wi-Fi, a cozy piano bar and cigar lounge, 2 conference rooms and a business lounge. You can enjoy culinary highlights of all tastes in one of 6 restaurants and dinner venues, including the toque-winning gourmet restaurant “Ritter Oswald Stube”. The heart of the house is the 500 years old monastery cellar with over 6,000 select grape varieties from the most renowned wine-growing areas in the world. For decades, the Seyrling family has attended to the wine specialties with love and care and has stored these liquid
Children: New play room with children’s cinema, Giant-Lego corner, painting and handicrafts, tower for princesses and princes with slide and table soccer, 6 x per week child care from 2pm–10pm with fun & game program, Nintendo Wii, DVDPlayer with different DVDs.
South side of the hotel with 150.000sqm privat garden
Meals: Gourmet breakfast buffet. In case of half-board in the evening 6-course gourmet dinner with salad buffet and cheese plate or à la carte choice with 3 courses in newly renovated Bräukeller & Grill. Activities: Fitness room, changing daily activity program including cooking courses, wine, beer and liquor tastings and cocktail courses, daily live piano music in the bar, typical Tyrolean live music at the rustic Bräukeller. Against payment: yoga classes and private lessons in our own yoga school.
Your hosts, Seyrling family
Wellness recetion with cloister vault
Double room „Maximilian Südseite“
One of 5 restaurants in the hotel
Heated outdoor pool
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Tyrol Olympiaregion Seefeld St. Peter Hotel & Chalet De Luxe **** Seefeld • sporty, elegant & individual hotel • spacious SPA and wellness area • heated outdoor pool & whirlpool • cross-country ski trail directly at the hotel • free ski bus to the skiing regions in Seefeld Altitude: 1,200m Airport: Innsbruck/21km Skiing region: Gschwandtkopf/200m Location: The hotel enjoys a beautiful setting in the Olympic region of Seefeld and offers a direct view to the Seekirchl chapel, the symbol of Seefeld. The Olympic region of Seefeld offers everything for an unforgettable winter holiday, from a family skiing area to crosscountry trails that have won multiple awards. With 262km of prepared trails for all abilities, the Olympic region of Seefeld is considered to be a Mecca of crosscountry skiing in Europe. The region has received several awards for its unbeatable know-how in cross-country skiing. The cross-country ski-trail is in front of the hotel. The Gschwandtkopf lifts are about 5 minutes walking distance away. The free ski bus shortly takes you to further lifts in Seefeld. Rooms: The 82 rooms with elegant and comfortable furnishings are equipped with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, Sat-TV, free Wi-Fi, safe and balcony. Facilities: Tyrolean tradition combined with a sophisticated yet sporty touch and the hospitality create a cozy atmosphere in the family-run hotel. The gourmet restaurant and the new exclusive winter garden offer delicacies
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and fine wines from the in-house vaulted wine cellar. In the cosy hall with fireplace, at the bar and on the sun terrace you can relax and unwind. The generous garden and the sun terrace with heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, deck chairs and parasols are the perfect places to let loose. The hotel has seminar rooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking/garage places. Spa: Activity and relaxation is the best you can do to your body and soul. Enjoy the fabulous new renovated wellness area with experience indoor pool, indoor and outdoor hot tub, panoramic sauna, brine steam bath, Physiotherm, infrared cabin, vitality showers and rest rooms with fireplace and tea corner Against payment: solarium, massages. Children: Playroom with billiard, table soccer, table tennis and Playstation. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet. In case of half-board in the evenings 4-course-menu of choice with salad buffet. 1 × per week gala dinner, Italian buffet or farmer’s buffet. Vegetarian and gluten-free diet on request. Activities: Modern fitness room with TechnoGym equipment, daily changing activity program organised by the local tourism association. Against payment: golf and tennis lessons.
Olympiaregion Seefeld/Olympia SkiWorld Innsbruck Tyrol Relax & Spa Hotel Astoria ***** Seefeld • Relax & Spa Refuge on 2,000sqm • awarded gourmet restaurant • heated indoor & outdoor pool Altitude: 1,200m Airport: Innsbruck/22km Skiing region: GschwandtkopfRosshütte/1,5km Location: The 5*-resort enjoys a quiet, sunny location just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of the Olympic village of Seefeld in Tirol, and is set amidst a 20,000sqm park landscape complete with breathtaking views of the mountains that surround the sun-blessed Seefeld Plateau. There are countless possibilities to replenish your energy levels and put a spring in your step, while enjoying the crystal clear air and the breathtaking mountain scenery of the Olympiaregion Seefeld. Rooms: Many lovingly arranged details give each room its individual touch. The 62 comfort rooms and suites in a modern Tyrolean style with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers, telephone, radio, cable TV, mini bar, in room safe, high speed internet and most have a balcony. Facilities: Enjoy your tea in the salon with roaring fire and relax your mind and body with an enjoyable book in the cozy hall. The new conservatory offers you breathtaking views of the mountain backdrop on the Seefeld plateau. To round off an enjoyable, relaxing day during your holiday, you can pay a visit to the hotel bar, where smokers are also welcome. The beauty and comfort of the 5*-hotel is enhanced and complemented by award-
winning gourmet cuisine of the very highest quality. The restaurant has been awarded one toque/14 points by Gault Millau for the fourth consecutive time – the only restaurant in Seefeld in Tirol to achieve this exceptional level. The culinary delights and finest wines will not only delight your taste buds, but indeed captivate all your senses. Parking places available. Spa: Enjoy your wellness holiday in Tyrol at the spacious Relax & Spa Refuge on 2,000sqm. The focal point is the large pool which stretches from inside the wellness hotel out into the grounds. In the spa world today’s knowledge is combined with the bathing culture of classical antiquity to form an adventure for body, mind and soul. The spa awaits you with relaxation area with bar, buffet and open fireplace, gym with state-of-the-art equipment, exercise room, laconium, saltwater grotto, chalet-style sauna, Tyrolean sauna, Wetterstein herbal steam bath, ice fountain, Kneipp water therapy facilities, hydrotherapy shower, heated loungers, tranquillity room and water beds. Against payment: massages, beauty treatments, personal training. Meals: Generous breakfast buffet until 11am. In case of half-board lunch soup and salad buffet, afternoon cake variation, in the evening 5-course gourmet menu with salad buffet and cheese board or buffet. Activities: Daily activity program such as Qi Gong, Pilates, aqua aerobics, Nordic Walking and individual hiking tours.
Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol ***** Sup. Telfs-Buchen Sporthotel Igls **** Igls
• member of the “Leading Hotels in the World” • Spa with indoor & outdoor pool
servatory, snuggeries, fireplace bar, library, Smoker’s lounge, Viennese coffee house and meeting rooms.
Altitude: 1,200m Airport: Innsbruck/30km Skiing region: Seefeld/12km
Spa: Spa with panoramic indoor pool and heated outdoor pool, Tyrolean sauna village with 11 different saunas and steam baths, brine grotto, Kneipp bath, relaxation area with an open fireplace and gym. Against payment: massage, cosmetics, facial and body treatments, spas, therapies.
Location: In complete seduced location, only 12km from Seefeld. Rooms: 282 spacious and luxurious rooms in Tyrolean style with bath and/or shower, WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, cable-TV with SKY Cinema, free Wi-Fi, safe, minibar and balcony. Facilities: The ambiance of the hotel is characterized by luxury and cosiness and offers a lobby with open stairway, con-
Meals: Breakfast buffet with front cooking area. Activities: Daily activity program, musical entertainment, indoor tennis courts, indoor golf course. Against payment: golf simulator, rental of e-bikes and bicyclists.
• excellent sport hotel with international flair Altitude: 900m Airport: Innsbruck/15km Skiing region: Patscherkofel/300m
hotel bar and in the 3 seminar rooms. For kids there is a game room and playground. Parking places available.
Location: Directly in the centre of Igls, surrounded by magnificent mountains.
Spa: Sports and swimming centre with swimming pool, Finnish sauna, aroma steam bath, infrared cabin, whirlpool, Kneipp pool, vitalizing teas at the pool bar, relaxation area and fitness centre.
Rooms: 72 comfortable rooms in Austrian style with bath/WC, hairdryer, radio, telephone, cable-TV incl. SKY, minibar, safe and free Wi-Fi.
Meals: Rich breakfast buffet with farmers corner and individual egg dishes. In case of half board in the evening 5-course menu of choice with salad buffet.
Facilities: Sporty and elegant 4*-hotel with typical Tyrolean hospitality and rustic charm. Enjoy the small and great amenities in a comfortable “living room” with fireplace, in the à la carte restaurant, in the
Activities: Rental of mountain bikes and hiking boots. Against payment: rental of e-bikes.
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Tyrol Stubai Valley SPA Hotel Jagdhof ***** Neustift im Stubaital • member of the „Relais & Châteaux Hotels“ • luxury traditional hotel • Jagdhof‘s spa on 2,000sqm • cuisine awarded by Gault Millau Altitude: 1,000m Airport: Innsbruck/25km Skiing region: Elfer lifts/1km or Stubai Glacier/18km Location: The traditional 5*-hotel is set amidst the beautiful natural landscape of the Stubai Valley, surrounded by a 5,000sqm sized natural garden. Rooms: 70 individually furnished rooms with luxurious bathroom, WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, LCD TV with SKY, CD- & DVD-player, safe, minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, free Wi-Fi and balcony. Facilities: The family-run traditional hotel impresses with luxurious simplicity and modern comforts. Enthusiasts will enjoy the Jagdhof, whether the beautifully decorated rooms, the restaurant, the cozy fireside bar and lounge in the atmospheric vaulted wine cellar, the Hubertusstube awarded with 2 toques by Gault Millau, the terrace, the conference room, or the lovely landscaped garden. Spa: Pure relaxation awaits you in the Jagdhof vital world on 2 floors and 2,000sqm with indoor pool, heated outdoor swimming pool with rock water feature, hot whirlpool in the wild nature, various saunas, steam bath, refreshing ice and water experiences, an idyllic garden sauna, vital world-fountain and relaxation
roundabout with water beds and healthy food bar with fruits, juices and teas. Against payment: Diana’s Beauty World offers beauty treatments in a world of luxury. The Jagdhof experts will pamper you with high-quality elixirs and expert treatments. Nutrients from natural products such as honey and pine wood calm your skin during a bath in our whirlpool. Feel how marmot oil, gentian root, peppermint oil and spelt have a relaxing effect during a massage with warm oil. Vitalising facial care and high-quality cosmetics round off your well-being experience. Children: Professional child care and entertainment in the Kitz Club for children 4–12 years – daily during the holidays, otherwise Sunday-Friday, games room, children’s workshop, action and animation program, youth room including a Playstation, Wii and darts. Lunch and dinner, including soft drinks. Meals: Gourmet breakfast buffet until 11am or breakfast at the pool in bathrobe. In case of half-board in the evening 5-course à la carte gourmet menu with salad buffet, appetizer and dessert buffet and fine cheese board or buffet. Activities: Fit-Club with Technogym equipment, supervised exercise and sports program, guided snowshoe and winter hiking, snow shoeing (depending on weather), sledding, curling, snowshoe rental, in summer guided hiking and Nordic Walking, asphalt curling, tennis courts, rental of backpacks and hiking sticks, daily live music in the bar. Against payment: hire of electric bikes.
Alpeiner Nature Resort Tirol **** Neustift im Stubaital • completely renovated traditional Tyrolean hotel • spa with panoramic indoor pool Altitude: 1,000m Airport: Innsbruck/25km Skiing region: Elfer lifts/100m Location: The Alpeiner Nature Resort Tirol is situated on the edge of a spacious, sunny meadow at the entrance to the municipality of Neustift in the Stubai Valley. Guests can savour breathtaking views of the Tyrolean mountains almost all around. The centre of the charming little village can be reached on foot in a matter of minutes. Rooms: The hotel has a total of 24 spacious double rooms, 15 junior suites and 10 suites. And, with its 170sqm Owner Suite, the Alpeiner boasts the largest and most luxurious accommodation in the whole valley. All the rooms have a shower or bath, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, minibar, telephone, safe, flat screen Sat-TV and multimedia centre, Nespresso machine, kettle, complimentary Wi-Fi, Video on Demand, oversized beds and many other comforts. The design of the rooms is characterised by the natural materials used including felt, stone and untreated wood. Facilities: The Alpeiner Nature Resort Tirol is an exclusive wellbeing and spa hotel with stylish lobby, a fireplace room, a cozy bar, the rustic restaurant “Alpeiner” with summer terrace, large garden and free parking places. Fine dining takes in hotel a great value. The restaurants preparation based on fresh, regional and seasonal
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cuisine delicacies to the highest standards. Although the hotel is a non-smoking hotel, it offers for tobacco lovers a comfortable smokers’ lounge complete with a fine selection of international tobaccos. Spa: The spa is glassed on all sides and opens up a panoramic view of the nature of the Stubai Valley and its unique mountains. Here you will find a large panoramic indoor pool with a family sauna, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis and a wild garden (in summer). The spacious sauna area (for guests over 16 only) offers 4 saunas and steam baths set at different temperatures as well as a panoramic relaxation room. Against payment: the hotel’s own beauty spa offers a wide range of beauty treatments, massages and body-forming treatments. Children: Fantastic recreation rooms with sports equipment and video game consoles, 3D-cinema. Meals: Accommodation with breakfast or with half-board: the superb, highest quality international cuisine can be enjoyed every evening in the form of gourmet menus (with a choice of courses) prepared using local organic products with an avant-garde twist. In the afternoon guests can avail of a soup, salad and cake buffet. Activities: Professionally equipped gym qualified, guided hikes, ski instruction, tandem paragliding courses on Neustift’s hallmark mountain, the “Elfer.”
Paznaun Tyrol Alpenresort Fluchthorn **** Galtür • “1st hotel in the town” • spa oasis with panorama indoor pool • directly at the ski bus stop Altitude: 1,584m Airport: Innsbruck/110km Skiing region: Silvapark-Galtür/2km Location: The traditional Alpine resort Fluchthorn is located on the village square of Galtür, the highest village in Paznaun. The privileged and central location in the middle of Galtür village provides the ingredients for a romantic holiday full of flair. Another benefit is that the ski bus stop is right in front of the door. The skibus takes you to the ski arena Silvapark Galtür (24km) and the Silvretta Ski- & Funsportarena Ischgl/Samnaun (10km). Silvapark Galtür is a unique winter sports concept: ski pistes, snow parks, areas for children, slopes and ski tours have been divided into six sectors. Particular value is placed upon the natural surroundings and the mountains and in retaining their natural splendour. In summer await you in Galtür around 250km of hiking, cycling and walking routes as well as a giant bouldering area, which is one of the biggest in Europe. Rooms: The 70 rooms and suites in Alpine-romantic interior style with new living ambiance has its own unique character and features bath or shower/ WC, hairdryer, telephone, Sat-TV, safe and Wi-Fi. Facilities: The renovated and expanded Alpenresort Fluchthorn offers a contemporary feel-good atmosphere that reflects the 100-year-old hospitality of the hotel in
a modern and comfortable way. The stylish dining hall is the perfect stage for the kitchen’s delicious creations from breakfast at dawn to the elegant evening gala dinner. Because of the recent dining area expansion, Fluchthorn’s guests now have even more room to enjoy the fine cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Even the most demanding connoisseurs will enjoy the culinary delights and perfect service while dining at one of the comfortable guest parlours – Thomas Stube, Galtür Stube and Fluchthorn Stube or in the beautiful conservatory. The new hotel bar is an ideal place to meet and enjoy the good life. Enjoy a coffee or a tasty drink together with friends in one of the cozy niches, and if you can’t get enough – the nightlife starts at the Hubers Dance Bar (open only during the winter). In Hubers Dance Bar you enjoy good times in a traditional pub with great atmosphere, have a drink at the bar, or hit the dance floor. Parking places available. Spa: The new spa oasis with panoramic indoor pool with fresh air and sun terrace area, sauna landscape with bio sauna, steam bath, 90°-sauna, ice and drinking fountains and generous relax areas promotes inner peace and deep relaxation. Meals: Generous breakfast buffet. In case of half-board 4-course menu of choice with varied salad buffet. Activities: In winter live entertainment with music groups and solo entertainers at Hubers Dance Bar.
Alpenromantik Hotel Wirlerhof **** Galtür • unique location – directly at the skiing region • spa with adventure pool & sauna area Altitude: 1,584m Airport: Innsbruck/110km Skiing region: Silvapark-Galtür directly at the hotel Location: Unique and privileged, the 4*-hotel is located in a beautiful surrounding with colourful alpine meadows at the foot of the Ballunspitze and right at the base station of the Birkhahn chair lift in the Silvretta-Galtür skiing region. Just across the street you will find the ski school for snowboarding and children, the guest kindergarten, as well as the new Alpkogel lift. The location of the hotel also speaks for itself in the summer: at the beginning for the Silvretta high Alpine road, surrounded by blossoming Alp meadows, the hotel is simply an ideal starting point for all sorts of hikes, mountain-bike tours and mountain treks in the lovely “Blue Silvretta” mountains. Rooms: The room and suite interior at this romantic Alpine hotel was created with guidance from the Huber-family’s collective experience. The combination of local materials, pleasant and matching colour schemes and a well thought-through room layout make your stay at the hotel into a very special experience. The 75 rooms and suites are equipped with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, radio, telephone, cable TV, safe and partly balcony. Facilities: The elegant Tyrolean style hotel offers top quality, genuine hospitality and
varied holiday experiences. You enter the hotel through the authentic hotel lobby, featuring a fireplace salon and the hotel bar. Wirler Hof’s plentiful kitchen and wine cellar have a long tradition of excellence. Start the day by enjoying the hearty breakfast buffet with lots of healthy and tasty choices, and choose from innovative dinner menus in the evening. At the charming Huber Stadl (open only during the winter) you can experience the authentic rustic atmosphere of a Tyrolean lodge. The specialties of the Huber Stadl are Fondues and Raclette, but it also offers a variety of international and traditional dishes. The hotel also offers a modern conference rooms, a ski and boot room and a parking area. Spa: The capacious spa, fitness and relaxation facility on more than 800sqm offers a great recreational selection with an indoor adventure pool with whirlpool, countercurrent pool, cascading waterfall and direct access to the outdoor sunbathing lawn. In addition the spa are also offering a well-equipped fitness gym with various gear for cardio and weight training, a sauna facility including Finnish sauna, blossom cave, Turkish steam bath, laconium, Kneipp pools, adventure showers, ice well, a rely lounge with heated beds and direct exit to the sauna courtyard. Against payment: massage, baths, solarium. Meals: Generous breakfast buffet with organic corner. In case of half-board 4-course menu with 3 main dishes and salad buffet. Weekly gala dinner. Activities: In winter daily entertainment in the Huber Stadl with top DJs.
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East Tyrol Nationalpark Hohe Tauern Gradonna **** Superior Mountain Resort Kals/Großglockner • car-free resort • wellness area on over 3,000sqm • solar heated swimming pond
rooms and suites are equipped with bath or shower, WC, hairdryer, radio, Sat-TV, free Wi-Fi, safe and relax zone.
Altitude: 1,324m Airport: Klagenfurt/Salzburg/ Innsbruck/185km Skiing region: Großglockner Resort at the hotel
Facilities: With views of Austria’s highest mountain, a whole new dimension of Alpine hospitality awaits you. The Gradonna resort is designed like a mountain village and harmoniously blends with the landscape. It represents a special connection with nature. The water is drawn from the own natural spring, the large natural swimming lake is heated by solar energy and the kitchen as well as the spa department work carefully with selected local products. The own health food store also stands for pure Tyrolean quality of life. The modern, light and awardwinning cuisine combines East Tyrolean specialities harmoniously with Mediterranean and Asian influences. Garage spaces available.
Location: Gradonna offers breathtaking views of the 3,000 metre high peaks of the East Tyrolean mountains. The resort is located on a natural plateau above Kals am Großglockner, one of Tyrol’s most beautiful mountain villages. The resort is the perfecting starting point in summer for gentle walks or challenging Alpine tours. Discover the natural landscapes on foot, by bike or on horseback – mountain and hiking guides as well as the diverse National Park programme are also available to book at the resort, as are mountain bikes, e-bikes or riding lessons at the equestrian centre nearby. In winter your ski day starts and ends on the doorstep of your chalet or hotel entrance. The direct connection with the Großglockner Kals-Matrei ski resort with its‘ 110 kilometres of pistes, private ski school, ski pass service and free nursery slopes offers an exclusive setting for carefree fun in the snow. Rooms: What makes Gradonna s so very special is how it blends with the natural environment. All units are integrated into the landscape, so that each room and every terrace enjoys stunning views. Consistency both inside and out, as natural colours and materials dominate the interior, right down to the last detail. The 115
Spa: Wellness area on over 3,000sqm with indoor pool, various saunas, steam bath, tepidarium, relaxation area with heated loungers and special family area with indoor pool, water slide and sauna. Against payment: massages, cosmetic treatments, hairdresser. Children: 6 x weekly children’s club from 3 years, playroom, children’s restaurant. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet with East Tyrolean specialities. Activities: Fitness centre, boulder or rock climbing room, gym, meditation and yoga room overlooking the mountains. Against payment: rental of mountain bikes and e-bikes, mountaineering school.
Gradonna **** Superior Chalet Resort Kals/Großglockner
• exclusive chalets with included spa Altitude: 1,324m Airport: Klagenfurt/Salzburg/ Innsbruck/185km Skiing region: Großglockner Resort at the hotel Location: Uniquely positioned – nestled in the midst of the ski and hiking region, at the foot of the Hohe Tauern National Park with views of Austrian’s highest mountain. Chalets: A blend of tradition and modernity, an extra dose of luxury and a private, small spa characterize the 38 spacious chalets. Each chalet has a large living area with fireplace and fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge), washer and dryer, Sat-TV, free Wi-Fi,
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a safe and a terrace. The very comfortable “Klassik” châlets are spacious home to four double bedrooms and two bathrooms, over 110–120sqm of floor space. A cosy living area with traditional wood burning stove, showers with mountain views and a private infrared cabin are only some of the exceptional details of this carefully planned composition. Electricity, water, heating, bed linen and towels are included. Kitchen towels must be brought. Spa: Against payment: wellness and sauna area as well as massages and cosmetic treatments in the hotel. Children: 6 x weekly children’s club from 3 years, playroom, children’s restaurant.
Hochpuster Valley East Tyrol Dolomitenresidenz Sporthotel Sillian **** Sillian • family paradise amidst the Lienzer Dolomiten • wellness area with indoor pool & sauna area • extensive child care with adventure program • access to the cross-country trail directly at the hotel Altitude: 1,103m Airport: Innsbruck/149km Skiing region: Hochpustertal at the hotel Location: Surrounded by majestic mountain tops, the family-friendly 4*-hotel is located in the heart of the Dolomites, directly at the Hochpustertal mountain railways, in one of the most charming regions in Austria. Guarantee of snow in the winter, and a mild summer, it invites you to participate in outdoor activities. Loipes, ski runs, mountain bike routes and hiking paths await you outside of the front door. Rooms: The 106 homely and spacious rooms and junior suites are equipped with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, Flat-Sat-TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi and balcony or bay. Facilities: This 4*-hotel offers a blend of traditional Tyrolean south-Italian flair, attentive service and limitless pleasure. The hotel has a spacious reception area, lounge, reading room, free Wi-Fi, comfortable living room, winter garden, bar, restaurant with excellent cuisine, sun terrace with panoramic views, spacious garden with biological swimming lake (ca. 500sqm) and lawn for sunbathing and parasols and a wine cellar with wines from Austria and Italy as well as a selection of brandies and liqueurs.
Spa: Wellness for body and soul await you in the wellness area on more than 3,000sqm with indoor pool, heated outdoor pool, East-Tyrolean steam bath, herbal sauna, knight’s steam bath, experience showers, Kneipp basin, salt stone grotto, relax room, Dolomiten room with heated waterbeds and spacious gardens with a natural swimming lake, relax areas and a large sun terrace. Against payment: solarium, diverse massages, many wellness applications e.g. vitality, brine and beauty baths, beauty applications with natural cosmetics and pine wood therapies. The unique quality philosophy of the Dolomitenresidenz carefully meets the needs of every guest. Children: Holidays at last – for the kids too! Children will feel right at home in the bright and sunny Kids-Club. Younger guests from the age of 3 years can discover the wonderful play area from Sunday to Friday from 9am–9pm. The childminders are always full of new ideas – there will be no time to get bored at the Kids-Club. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet with East Tyrolean specialties. In case of half-board afternoon sports buffet with traditional delicacies, in the evening 4-course menu or buffet including vitamin-rich delights from the salad bar. Activities: Fitness centre with Technogym equipment, daily fitness, sports and wellness programs with Yoga, Qi Gong, stretching, aqua fitness, Nordic Walking and bicycle tours.
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Vorarlberg Arlberg
Ski-fun at the Arlberg mountain © Lech Zürs Tourismus/Christoph Schoech
Highlights
• one of the best & most popular skiing areas in the world • 340km of pistes for all levels • 200km exclusive backcountry skiing • The White Ring – a unique ski circuit • The White Ring – The Race • numerous cultural & culinary highlights in summer & winter • activities in winter: winter hiking, crosscountry skiing, ice skating, tobogganing & horse-drawn sleigh rides • activities in summer: hiking, golf, fishing, mountain biking, running, kayaking, paragliding, walking & swimming • forest swimming pool with rock island on the banks of the Lech river • numerous running and walking trails such as the „Green Ring“ trail • Frozen Ice-Bar in Lech
Cultural Delights
Traditional yet modern, sporty yet easygoing, family-friendly yet cosmopolitan – the Arlberg fascinates through its many facets. Guests from all over the world love the flair of the famous mountain villages, top quality holidays combined with Tyrolean originality. The Arlberg is the birthplace of alpine skiing – easy to understand why everything began here. The White Ring on Arlberg – a unique ski circuit in the alpine region – connects Lech, Zürs, Zug and Oberlech with cable cars and slopes for more than 50 years. The original ski lifts and ski runs that form the White Ring are still the heart of the fantastic ski region of Lech/Zürs am Arlberg today, and were first established by some adventurous pioneers. Today, the ski region offers over 30 different ski lifts for unlimited ski fun.
Lake Zürsersee © Lech Zürs Tourismus/Hans Wiesenhofer
Hotel Hinterwies **** Superior Lech
• family-run hotel with excellent hospitality Altitude: 1,444m Airport: Innsbruck/120km Skiing region: Ski Arlberg at the hotel Location: The hotel offers a quiet, southfacing location.The centre of Lech am Arlberg is only a few minutes walk away. The Hinterwies T-bar lift takes you directly from the hotel into the middle of the Arlberg ski area. Rooms: The 27 rooms and spacious suites offer a generous and elegant atmosphere with harmonious peace and quiet. The 27 rooms and suites are equipped with bath/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, cable-TV, telephone and free Wi-Fi.
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Facilities: Elegant hotel with a mixture of traditional and modern design with exquisite hospitality, comfortable lounge, sophisticated lounge with bar, reading room, cozy sunroom with fireplace, large sun terrace, meeting room, children’s play room and cinema, as well as free Wi-Fi. The restaurant serves delicacies from around the world combined with the best local produce accompanied by fine wines from the well-stocked wine cellar. Spa: Spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, well-lit fitness room, large sun terrace and relaxation room. Against payment: solarium, massages. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet. In case of half-board 5-course-dinner of choice in the evening.
Carinthia
Holiday by the lake © Gröger-Kärnten Werbung
Carinthia – the all-year-round Lake Experience Carinthia – Austria’s southernmost province – gets the most sunshine hours per year, making it a great destination for fun summer and winter holidays. More than 200 warm, clean swimming lakes, the mild climate on the sunny southern side of the Alps, the mountain and lake scenery, the wide variety of leisure options and the cultural variety of
Dobratsch © Gerdl-Kärnten Werbung the Alps-Adriatic region make Carinthia unique. Carinthia stands out from all other destinations due to its special feel for life, this mixture of the South and the Alps, of lightness, serenity and happiness: hearty living and easygoing enjoyment create the special holiday feeling which marks the holiday atmosphere in Carinthia.
Carinthian lakes paradise – warm water and a southern lightness of heart Warm, clear water, the golden rays of the sun and a dash of southern lightheartedness – these are the ingredients that make for lakeside holiday pleasure in Carinthia, Austria’s southernmost province. Even in early summer, the mild climate entices bathers to the almost Caribbean sandbars in the numerous bathing lakes with their pure, drinking quality water. Lake Wörthersee – Carinthia’s largest lake – combines many advantages in one place. Seeing and being seen is what counts on warm summer evenings, as the last rays of the sun dip down into the lake in a golden light and you sip your first cocktail in one of the fashionable beach bars. Reaching up to 28 degrees in summer, Lake Klopeiner is one of the warmest bathing lakes on the sunny south side of the Alps. The shimmering turquoise colour of the warm water gives Lake Faaker See its unique appearance. As the southernmost lake in Austria, enjoying the greatest number of hours of sunshine, it is also affectionately known as the “Südsee”. Experiencing nature step by step Carinthia can do it all. This friendly bit of the country is an all-rounder for every hiking lover: from soft hikes for families via appealing tours for motivated hikers right through to physical challenges for those who really want to feel the effort. The Alpe-Adria-Trail connects the three
regions of Carinthia, Slovenia and Friuli Venezia Giulia in a total of 43 stages. This long distance hiking trail leads from the foot of the highest mountain in Austria, the Grossglockner, through the most beautiful mountain and lake regions in Carinthia, and without any major detours leads close to the point where the three countries of Austria, Italy and Slovenia intersect at the Dreiländereck, and then on towards Trieste and the Adriatic. The joy of winter in Carinthia Sweeping, sunny slopes with guaranteed snow and the special feel for life in the south – that’s the joy of winter in Carinthia. Boundless skiing enjoyment on the Nassfeld – from the slopes into the thermal spas in the Nockberge/Bad Kleinkirchheim region – great family runs on the Gerlitzen and Dreiländereck with a view of the town of Villach and the new KärntenTherme – slopes just for children on the Katschberg – guaranteed snow in the highest altitude ski resorts in the Hohe Tauern National Park region in Carinthia – the new Carinthian bathhouse on Lake Millstätter See with a view of the surrounding mountains and ski regions – all the best reasons for a simply perfect holiday on the sunny southern side of the Alps.
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Carinthia Bad Kleinkirchheim
Nature park Nockberge © Kärnten Werbung/Gerdl
Highlights
• skiing in Austria’s sunny south • Franz Klammer World Cup course • Römerbad Thermal spa – one of the most beautiful alpine-inspired spa temples in Europe • St. Kathrein Thermal spa – family thermal spa, cure spa & health resort • 18-hole Kaiserburg golf course for golf enthusiasts • Alpine Valerian plant – the treasure of the Nockberge mountains in Austria • Alpen Adria Trail – from the Grossglockner to the sea • Nockberge biosphere park with many different types of animals & plants • alpine chalets & wine taverns in the mountains offering Carinthian specialties • panorama restaurant Nock IN
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Regardless of what you choose, winter in the Nockberge mountains is never boring. Cross-country skiing, tobogganing, hiking, ice-skating … – there are many sides to winter holidays in Carinthia. The ski area boasts skiable terrain for beginners and advanced skiers, thus making it especially popular among families. The ski area is renowned for its 103km of wide and sunny slopes and the permanent snow cover throughout the winter season. Having spent the day out on the slopes there is nothing to beat a relaxing spa session. Evening activities include tobogganing on the illuminated Kaiserburg-Rodelbahn, which is only one out of four local tracks. Innumerable cleared walking trails make for an unparalleled winter experience off the slopes.
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Cultural Delights
Health and wellbeing have played an important role in the history of Bad Kleinkirchheim since ancient times: the treasures of the Alps such as healing thermal springs and the precious Alpine Valerian plant brought people to the heart of the Austrian Alps from the dawn of history. With its tangy-spicy aroma, this valerian relative is both harmonising and stimulating at the same time. On certain trails you will experience Speik up close. All around you, you will be enveloped by the plants‘ aroma. There is so much to see and many hidden treasures to discover in Bad Kleinkirchheim. For example the „Trattnig Mühle“ mill is one of the last surviving water mills with a horizontal millwheel in the Nockberge Mountain region – once the hallmark of the area of Bad Kleinkirchheim.
Thermal Spa Römerbad © Bad Kleinkirchheim
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Summer holidays in the Nockberge area stand for walking with 1,000km of waymarked trails and mountain biking. Marvel at lush meadows, mighty mountains and thundering torrents, and do not miss out on a drink or meal at one of the 30 mountain restaurants. The charming restaurants await you with hearty and light cuisine, and you should definitely try „Kasnudeln“, Carinthia‘s traditional pasta dish. Bad Kleinkirchheim is also proud of its 18-hole Kaiserburg golf course and the popular Römerbad and St. Kathrein thermal spas. With 12,500sqm of spa facilities Römerbad offers outstanding water pleasures and relaxation. The second spa in town, St. Kathrein, is a bit smaller and makes a fine destination for families and health-minded visitors.
Ski-fun in Bad Kleinkirchheim © Bad Kleinkirchheim
Bad Kleinkirchheim Carinthia Thermenwelt Hotel Pulverer ***** Bad Kleinkirchheim • traditional family-run hotel • luxury hotel in the Nock Mountains • 7,600sqm sized garden & relaxation areas • adventure bathing & sauna area with thermal bath • health center in the hotel • awarded restaurant Altitude: 1,087m Airport: Klagenfurt/56km Ski area: Bad Kleinkirchheim/200m Location: In a sunny valley on the south side of the Alps, the Thermenwelt Hotel Pulverer is quietly yet centrally located in Bad Kleinkirchheim, the premier Alpine spa town in Austria at 1.100m above sea level. Rooms: The 100 rooms, apartments and suites have style, a cozy touch and the charm of a family-run hotel. All rooms are non-smoking rooms and have a comfortable atmosphere, elegant bathroom with bathtub and WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers and beach towels, radio, telephone, satellite TV, minibar, safe, free Wi-Fi and a balcony with great views. Facilities: Experience the ambiance of this long-established family-run hotel impressing with the quality and service. The excellent à la carte restaurant “Loy Stube” awarded one toque by Gault Millau offers an extensive wine list and regional and international specialties. A unique wooden architecture, cozy lounges, a spacious bar with an open fireplace, a reading room and a summer garden with sun loungers and umbrellas surrounded by a small biotope invite you to linger. Parking places available.
Spa: In the more than 2,100sqm sized, unique thermal landscape with its own thermal spa you will experience the revitalizing and healing power of water. Both the indoor swimming pool (32°C) and the outdoor swimming pool (27°C) are filled with healing thermal water. The unique experience sauna area offers a Finnish sauna, a steam room, rock crystal and Tibetan rock salt tepidarium, aroma & herbal caves, herbal sauna, wooden sauna, outdoor block sauna, infrared cabin, outdoor and indoor hot tubs and sun rooms. Against payment: Vitality Oasis with a wide range of luxury cosmetic and massage treatments, beauty department with classic beauty treatments, facial and body treatments and professional depilation using exclusive products from Phytomer, Equavie and the skin care line !QMS with anti-aging ingredients. In the health centre with sports physiotherapist and sports physician you can request an individual activity, therapy or wellness program. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet for late risers with organic corner until 11am. In case of half-board afternoon snack with homemade pastries, in the evening 5-course menu of choice from the award-winning cuisine with appetizer buffet. 1 x weekly gala dinner and themed buffet. The use of products from the own farm, fish from the own fishery, from farmers in the area or from the region is a top priority in the hotel of Pulverer family. Activities: Fitness room, daily sports & active program with morning and water gymnastics, Qi Gong, exercise therapy and Nordic walking, evening program with piano and dance music.
Hotel St. Oswald **** Bad Kleinkirchheim-St. Oswald
• spacious suites – ideal for families Altitude: 1,400m Airport: Klagenfurt/60km Ski area: Bad Kleinkirchheim at the hotel Location: Surrounded by marvellous scenery in a unique location with a breathtaking panoramic view. Rooms: All spacious and comfortable 53 rooms, apartments and suites have a bath or shower/toilet, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, radio, Sat-TV, minibar, safe, free Wi-Fi and balcony with panoramic views. Facilities: The hotel welcomes you with typical Carinthian hospitality and offers a typical Austrian restaurant serving local and international dishes, wine shop with
excellent and great wine, fireplace in the lobby, library, sun terrace and quiet garden with lawn. Parking places available. Spa: Large panoramic indoor pool (14 x 11m), infrared cabin, whirlpool, relaxation room with panoramic views and fitness studio. Against payment: massage, cosmetics. Children: Family area “Tree of Life” with 5 x weekly full-day childcare for children from 3 years , children’s playground. Meals: Buffet breakfast. In case of halfboard in the afternoon lunch snack, 4-course dinner with salad buffet or buffet. Activities: Holiday program, guided walks, 2 clay tennis courts, mountain bike rental.
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Carinthia Wörthersee
Holiday by the lake © Gröger-Kärnten Werbung
Highlights
• most popular lake in Austria & biggest lake in Carinthia • meeting place for the rich & famous • top events such as the Fête Blanche • host of splendid lakeside villas • venue of the annual Beach Volleyball Grand Slam & Ironman Austria • Klagenfurt – „the city of culture in the south“ • Jugendstil Stadttheater in Klagenfurt • Pyramidenkogel – Carinthia’s most beautiful lookout point • Minimundus – the miniature world on Lake Wörthersee • animal park, castle & maze Rosegg • Grossglockner high alpine road • 13 golf courses for golf enthusiasts • ideal starting point for a multi-faceted ski safari
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Spend quiet days at a hotel & spa, enjoy this reflective time of year at one of the Advent markets, or strap on some skates and set out across the frozen ponds and lakes. During the winter, Lake Wörthersee definitely shows its more “laid-back” side. Lake Wörthersee is the ideal starting point for a multi-faceted ski safari. You can reach beautiful ski regions in the direct vicinity through 20–60 minute drives. The closest ski resort is the Gerlitzen with more than 50 kilometres of ski slopes. Velden am Wörthersee becomes a city of angels during Advent. The Christmas market held on the Neuer Platz in Klagenfurt enjoys a reputation as a stage for regional folk heritage and numerous festive Advent events, a reputation that extends far beyond the province’s borders.
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Cultural Delights
In summer the Lake Wörthersee turns to the hot spot of southern Austria where you can enjoy the quietness and have high life at the same time. Top events such as the Fête Blanche and the Beach Volleyball Grand Slam are essential highlights at the lake. From the new world‘s highest observation tower Pyramidenkogel with almost 100m made of wood you can enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the entire region. A good way to gain a sense of the history of the region is to spend the night in one of the historic palace hotels dotting the lakeside. The idyllic setting of Schlosshotel Velden, familiar to many visitors from a popular Austrian television series, makes it a favourite venue for weddings and other events.
Holiday by the lake © Gerdl-Kärnten Werbung
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Nestled amidst mountains and hillsides, blessed with an almost Mediterranean climate and a cheerful southern character, the Lake Wörthersee enjoys an almost legendary reputation: for its great events and nightlife, but also for pristine landscapes, peace and relaxation. Enjoy water in many different ways in this region: bathing, swimming, diving, water skiing, parasailing, wake boarding, a ride on the banana boat and lots more – the lake is very rarely still in the summer. All types of walking around the lake and on the surrounding mountain ranges and hills are one of the most popular types of leisure activities. Also when it comes to Nordic walking this area is one of the front runners. 13 golf courses in this region are awaiting fans of the green sport.
Cycling in the summer © Gerdl – Kärnten Werbung
Wörthersee Carinthia Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden ***** Velden • 5*-luxury Hotel with first class service directly at the Wörthersee • exclusive Acquapura SPA & MED on 3,600sqm • private Beach Club (from June – September) with outdoor pool & direct access to the lake • restaurants with gourmet cuisine & Alpine-Adriatic cuisine Altitude: 470m Airport: Klagenfurt/27km Beach: directly at the hotel Location: This luxurious resort is set enthroned in a prominent location at the western waterside of the lake Wörthersee. In and around the fairy-tale castle unforgettable impressions and experiences await you. Golf enthusiasts from all over the world appreciate the variety of world-class golf courses nearby. Rooms: The 104 luxury rooms and suites have an impressing view to the castle garden and the lake Wörthersee. Part of the basic equipment is the LCD TV and free Wi-Fi as well as a high-quality marble bathroom with a TV in the bathroom mirror, WC, hairdryer, bathrobe and towels, telephone, radio, safe, partly with balcony. Facilities: Surrounded by style, tradition and modernity the Schlosshotel Velden awaits you with personal service at the highest level. The chic restaurant “Seespitz” directly at the lake offers fresh light dishes and drinks. The exclusive restaurant „Schlossstern“ – awarded 4 stars by À la Carte – offers gourmet highlights from the national and international cuisine as well as a special Alpine-Adriatic cuisine and a fantastic view over the lake. Classically elegant is the castle bar with a selection
of fine wines, cocktails and cigars. The Spa Café serves light dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. 3 light-flooded conference rooms, 2 lounges (meeting and event space spanning over 800sqm) and a large sea view terrace guarantee the optimal handling of your event. Acquapura SPA & MED: The heart of the hotel is the redesigned exclusive Acquapura SPA & MED on 3,600sqm. The new panoramic Garden Pool overlooking the romantic lake and exclusive sauna landscape provide you with a lush atmosphere of elegance and well-being. In summer you can relax in the exclusive beach club with a large, outdoor pool and private access to the lake. Against payment: enjoy an exceptional spa experience with specially developed Acquapura Signature Treatments, spa treatments, special rituals and ceremonies designed by experts. In individual treatment rooms you can enjoy a sophisticated range of treatments using high quality products from Babor and Anne Semonin. Enjoy classic and relaxing massages, body treatments, such as hot Stone, body wraps, baths, facials, manicures and pedicures. The easy way to relax and treat yourself with your partner is to enjoy a luxurious break in the spacious private Spa Suite. The new medical spa offers a wide range regarding aesthetics, prevention and regeneration. Meals: Exclusive breakfast-buffet with lake view. Activities: Fitness studio with view to the lake, on property interactive golf simulator. Against payment: personal trainer, mountain biking, sailing, water ski, boat trips with property own motorboat.
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Carinthia Wörthersee Hotel Schloss Seefels ***** Pörtschach • member of the „Relais & Châteaux Hotels“ • rock spa on 1,100sqm • heated lake pool in the Wörthersee • excellent gourmet restaurant awarded 2 toques by Gault Millau Altitude: 446m Airport: Klagenfurt/20km Beach: directly at the hotel Location: Majestic and stylish 5*Relais & Chateaux Hotel Seefels located right on the shore of the Wörthersee with great views of the lake and the bizarre Karawanken mountains. In the immediate vicinity of the hotel there are four 18-hole golf courses and seven more within 80km. The exquisite hotel is particularly diverse and offers countless leisure activity possibilities. In spring, summer, autumn and winter – the beautiful Wörthersee never fails to enchant its visitors! Rooms: Enjoy pure luxury in the 71 luxury rooms and suites with bath or shower/ WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, air-condition, telephone, radio, Sat-TV, Wi-Fi, minibar and safe. Facilities: The Hotel Schloss Seefels has always been renowned for its superb location right on the Wörthersee. The charming castle hotel offers luxury and exclusivity. The restaurants of Hotel Schloss Seefels are listed in renowned cuisine guides and are a meeting point for foodies. The creations of chef Richard Hessl and his team were rated highly by the Gault Millau, À la carte and Falstaff Restaurant Guide. The gourmet restaurant “La Terrasse” with lakeside terrace is one the most popular Carinthian restaurants among connoisseurs. The lake-front res-
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taurant “Portobello” on the waterfront is particularly popular during the summer months. The adjacent Seefels Marina enables guests to access the restaurant via the lake by motorboat or sailing ship. At the restaurant “Orangerie” you can enjoy the palace breakfast buffet in the morning and a five-course gourmet a la carte menu or buffet in the evening. The enchanting panoramic view of the Wörthersee never fails to capture the attention of restaurant visitors. A sophisticated ambiance and a warm welcome await you at the legendary castle bar. Car parking is available. Spa: The “Rock Spa” built around natural rocks offers stunning views over the Wörthersee. The 1,100sqm sized Spa in Mediterranean-style includes a Finnish sauna, ladies’ sauna, herbs sauna and outdoor sauna, salt-infrared cabin, steam room and a panoramic relaxation room. The Lake Spa mainly impresses through the heated seaside bath (ca. 28°C) in the lake and a panoramic outdoor hot tub and a swimming pool (in summer) with lawn and jetty. Against payment: massages, facial and body treatments, thalasso therapy, sparkling baths and anti-aging and collagen treatments. Children: Children’s paradise “Käpt’n Hook” with child care in the main season, playing room. Meals: Castle breakfast buffet until 11am. In case of half-board exquisite 5-course gourmet dinner. Activities: Fitness room with LifeFitness equipment, 3 tennis clay courts, rental of bikes. Against payment: golf, water ski, motor boat trips.
Wörthersee Carinthia Ferienhotel Wörthersee **** Pörtschach
• spacious spa with indoor pool • private beach Altitude: 461m Airport: Klagenfurt/22km Beach: Wörthersee/200m Location: The 4*-hotel is directly located at the Wörthersee, in the district of Techelsberg, and offers a fantastic panorama view. Rooms: The hotel feature 58 cozy rooms with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, radio, telephone, Sat-TV and free Wi-Fi. Facilities: The tasteful ambience combined with the unique location make a stay here an unforgettable experience. The hotel is equipped with a nice lobby, hotel bar, restaurant with large terrace, spacious
garden, free parking places and private beach with loungers and sun shade (access via stairs over the railway line). Spa: Spa with panoramic indoor pool, Finnish sauna, aroma sauna, infrared cabin, fitness room and relaxation areas. Against payment: solarium, massages, beauty treatments, Ayurveda. Children: Playing room, playground, sand box, menus for children. Meals: Breakfast buffet. In case of half-board in the evening 4-course menu of choice with salad buffet. 2 x per week themed evening. Activities: Table tennis, rental of Nordic Walking poles.
Hotel Post-Wrann **** Velden
Seepark Hotel **** Klagenfurt
• located in the heart of Velden • spa area with sauna & steam bath
• direct location on the beautiful lagoon
Altitude: 460m Airport: Klagenfurt/27km Beach: Wörthersee/300m Location: The hotel is located right in the centre of the renowned holiday resort Velden and within easy walking distance of the casino and the Wörthersee. Rooms: 42 individually furnished rooms with bath or shower/toilet, hairdryer, telephone, radio, Flat-TV, minibar, safe, free Wi-Fi and balcony. Facilities: Tradition and elegance combined with friendly service quality, excellent cuisine and contemporary furnishings await you at
the family-run hotel. It offers a friendly reception area, modern lounge with large screen TV and library, a restaurant serving Carinthian specialties, Jägerstüberl and a spacious guest garden including Italian Pizzeria. The hotel’s private beach with deck chairs, umbrellas and beach buffet is also within walking distance. Parking places available. Spa: Spa area with sauna, steam bath, sanarium, infrared cabin and relaxation room. Against payment: massages, cosmetic treatments and offers. Meals: Breakfast buffet. Activities: Bike rental. Against payment: minigolf, water sports, e-boats, party boat, every Sunday morning live music in the guest garden.
Altitude: 450m Airport: Klagenfurt/13km Beach: Wörthersee/500m Location: Located in the exquisitely beautiful lagoon on the shore of the lake Wörthersee, the Seepark Hotel combines business and holiday life in the most fascinating way and offers hotel guests a perfect position between the city of Klagenfurt and the lake. Rooms: 142 spacious rooms and suites in an extraordinary design with shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, air-condition, radio, telephone, flatscreen cable-TV, video on demand, minibar, safe, free Wi-Fi and view to the lagoon or the mountains.
Facilities: This modern and exceptionally designed hotel offers the excellent restaurant “Laguna” with a spacious sun terrace and delicacies from the Alps Adriatic area, sunbathing area with sun loungers, 5 airconditioned meeting rooms and the GIG Bar, which has become a hot spot to dive into the night life for locals and visitors alike. The hotel’s 3,000sqm of parkland is ideal for walks. Parking places right outside the hotel. Spa: Spa area of 900sqm with indoor pool, relaxing areas, sauna, steam room, tepidarium, artificial ice cave, sun terrace and fitness room. Meals: Breakfast Buffet.
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Carinthia Villach-Warmbad/Faaker See Warmbaderhof ***** Warmbad-Villach • Thermal spring pool (Thermal-Urquellenbad) – unique in Europe – bathe above the source – daily exclusive access from 7am–8am • SPA & Beauty on 1,800sqm • award-winning restaurant Altitude: 500m Airport: Klagenfurt/50km Beach: Faaker See/10km Location: With its vast history going back to the Romans, Warmbad-Villach, in the south of Austria, has always been highly regarded for its warm springs. Here at the source of healthy live, on the boarders to Italy and Slovenia and only minutes away by car from one of the most beautiful golf courts in Finkenstein, is nestled in an idyllic natural park, a traditional as well as contemporary designed 5*-hotel, known for its outstanding cuisine, discrete service and medical expertise. Rooms: 99 individually designed rooms and suites with up to 70sqm, equipped with shower or bath, toilet, hairdryer, Spa bag with bathrobe, bath towels and slippers, minibar, safe, radio, flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views from your private balcony onto the surrounding natural park and mountains. Facilities: Choose between high-tea, drinks or tapas with friends at the Park Lounge, or treat yourself to a light lunch or coffee and cake at the award-winning Cafè Konditorei, served also on the terrace during the summer months. Celebrate a special moment with your dearest at the award-winning restaurant “Das Kleine Restaurant” or just enjoy an exquisite dinner with seasonal
regional produce at the Panorama Restaurant. The head chef and its team are looking forward to take you on a culinary journey between Carinthia and the Adriatic Sea. Maybe just a little too good for your lean figure? On request menus after “Montignac” are served too – a 1,000 calories gourmet diet to suit a healthy lifestyle while satisfying your appetite. Spa: Unwind at the exclusive SPA & Beauty with its in- and outdoor thermal pools (heated all year around), saunas, steam-baths, private relaxation area, sunbathing area with comfortable sunbeds and umbrellas in the park and be wonderfully pampered with the most indulging treatments for body and soul at the VIBE-Beautycentre. At the hotel’s private therapy area an established team of doctors and therapists will shape a medical programme tailor-made to your needs. Here you will experience soothing and healing manual, holistic and conventional therapies at its highest quality. And last but not least, bathe in the healing water and float above one of the largest thermal spring in Warmbad, at the “Thermal-Urquellenbad” – unique all over Europe. Meals: Breakfast buffet. In case of halfboard in the evening exquisite 4-course menu of choice with a fresh and organic salad buffet. Activities: Fitness and gymnastic room, 6 x per week activity program with Nordic Walking, Qigong, water gymnastics, Pilates, Yoga and much more. Golf-Med institute and 3 indoor, 10 outdoor tennis courts and a golf driving range in the resort. Large Natural Park with over 20 acres with jogging and walking trails.
Inselhotel Faaker See **** Faak am See
Hotel Karnerhof **** Superior Faak am See
• only island hotel in Austria on a 8ha sized car-free island
• holiday & sport world on 100,000sqm
Altitude: 570m Airport: Klagenfurt/49km Beach: directly at the hotel Location: The hotel is situated on a carfree island of 80,000sqm in the middle of the lake Faaker See. You can reach the extraordinary holiday destination at any time by the hotel’s taxi boat. Rooms: 32 nice rooms and junior suites with bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, Sat-TV, free Wi-Fi, safe and lake view. Facilities: The unique island hotel offers a cozy lounge with open fireplace, a restau-
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rant serving local and international cuisine, a bar, a terrace with panoramic views, a large garden, a listed bathhouse and a sauna with direct access to the lake. On the private beach with comfortable sun loungers and parasols you can relax and enjoy the unique mountain panorama. Children: Playground, in July and August 5 x per week child care for children from 3 years with a broad program. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet with Carinthian corner. In case of half-board in the evening 4-course menu of choice with salad buffet and selected cheese. Activities: Fishing, surfing, sailing, rental of boats and kayaks, tennis courts, golf tee, beach volleyball, basketball.
Altitude: 570m Airport: Klagenfurt/44km Beach: directly at the hotel Location: Between mountains and the lake, directly at the bank of Faaker See. Rooms: 95 comfortable guest rooms with bath/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, telephone, Sat-TV, Wi-Fi, safe and minibar. Facilities: First-class hotel with spacious lobby, hotel bar, excellent à la carte restaurant „Götzlstube“ awarded with 2 toques, panoramic terrace, wine cellar, beach with sunbathing lawn, deck-chairs and sunshades, heated outdoor pool, giant outdoor whirlpool and parking places.
Spa: Spacious spa and wellness area with indoor pool, steam bath, various saunas, relaxation room, ice fountain, lake sauna and sun deck with nude zone. Against payment: cosmetic treatments, massages. Children: Playground, 6 x per week supervised children’s club with lunch, program for kids and youth in July and August. Meals: Rich breakfast buffet until 10.30am. In case of half-board sweet snack in the afternoon with coffee, in the evening 5-course menu of choice. Activities: 4 tennis clay courts, table tennis, bike rental, varied weekly and evening program. Against payment: guided hiking tours, surfing and sailing school.
Prague
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Prague – the Golden City Prague thrills visitors with dramatic Gothic architecture, cool cubist design, down-to-earth pubs and the Prague Castle, looming high over the city and creating a spectacular skyline. Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, has always played an important role in the history of the country and Europe. Since the Middle Ages Prague has been famous as one of the most beautiful cities of the world. The unique character of the city is also partly a consequence of its natural
Astronomical clock © Corbis environment: Prague, similar to Rome built on seven hills, was built on nine hills along the Vltava river, which flows through the city and forms a perfect unit with the city.
City of a Hundred Spires & a UNESCO monument The centre of Prague is characterised by winding alleys and constructions of all architectural styles – Romanesque rotundas, Gothic cathedrals, Baroque and Renaissance palaces, Art Nouveau, Classicist, Cubist and Functionalist houses and modern buildings. The historic centre of Prague has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1992. Prague Castle, the symbol of the Czech lands, seat of ancient rulers and according to the Guinness Book of Records, the largest medieval castle in the world. Set out for the Old Town Square, which is one of the most beautiful in the world. Not far from here, you can then make your way into the heart of the fascinating Jewish Town shrouded in legend. At sunrise, there is no more romantic place than Charles Bridge. The National Museum at the top of Wenceslas Square is particularly noteworthy. It houses the Czech Republic’s largest museum collections, displaying items from all areas of human activity A city which beats with life Prague is not only a city of historical monuments, but also a city for living, where culture is an integral part of things. Enjoy a unique experience in the form of a classical music concert in the Municipal House, one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings in the world. You can
set out on the trail of Mozart to the Estates Theatre, where this musical genius presented the premiere of his opera Don Giovanni in person. By night, the city shows off a different side. There are dozens of discos and dance clubs. Or why not simply spend the evening in the pub, the favourite local pastime. Typical Czech cuisine Alongside the diversity of its inhabitants and general metropolitan atmosphere, Prague boasts a broad range of restaurants offering delicacies of Czech and world cuisine. After a long day spent in the city centre, you can visit one of many elegant establishments offering first-class service and wonderful views, or check out a traditional Czech pub with welcoming staff and excellent beer. What particular Czech specialities should one try in Prague? Various sauces and meat and dumplings, baked poultry, freshwater fish and sweet cakes are typical of the local cuisine. A glass of excellent beer or South Moravian wine is the perfect accompaniment to most meals. For beer, visit one of Prague’s brewery pubs, where the “liquid bread” is brewed in brass tanks.
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Cultural & Entertainment Programs Like the beer in the pub, the dumpling on the plate and the Prague Castle on a city tour, the Laterna Magika will be the essential highlight for your entertainment and cultural program. The Laterna Magika is an avant-guard theatre, which combines film, light, music, ballet and pantomime in an impressive way. Your senses will be mislead and you will be enchanted. The Black Light Theatre invites you to experience a new concept in theatre. The intense darkness is full of fantasy, actors for a moment are invisible, then appearing from the dark depths with great visual effects. You definitely shouldn’t miss the Prague State Opera, which is among the finest in Europe, and present a repertoire of opera, ballet and classical concerts all year round.
© CzechTourism.com Get up close to Prague‘s incredible history. Step into the heart of this amazing city! There are many options you can discover and learn about Prague’s famous landmarks. You are able to experience Prague on foot, by boat, bus or car. Grand City Tour During this tour you will see the most interesting historical attractions of Prague: the Municipal House, Wenceslas Square, the National Museum and the Karlsplatz. Along the Vltava riverbank it goes up the river to Prague Castle. During a short stroll you will have the opportunity to visit St. Vitus Cathedral. Afterwards the bus takes you back to the Old Town Square with the Tyn Church, St. Nicholas Church and the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Hall.
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The Old City of Prague This classic tour follows the antique Coronation Path to the Powder Magazine, the Malá Strana and the Charles Bridge. During this tour you will get to know the glorious and at the same time tragic past of Prague and its present. The Charles Bridge offers a great view to the Prague Castle. The tour ends at the St. Nicholas Curch. Cruises by boat Prague is not only famous for its “hundred towers”, but also for its bridges. A romantic boat trip on the river Vltava offers you impressive views. While enjoying a cup of coffee and a piece of cake (included) you can admire on the one side the Prague Castle, on the other side beautiful buildings in the Old City with the Charles Bridge.
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Experience Prague at night! Apart from classical tours, you can try a pub crawl, attend a folklore party or see how the Prague Castle looks like in the night. The Czech Folklore Evening Dinner with music is very popular. The evening starts with a pick-up at your hotel from where you will be taken to the stylish wine cellar venue on the outskirts of the city. Here you will enjoy an evening of traditional Czech cuisine accompanied by world-renown Czech beer and wine with entertaining folk night of live music and traditional dancing. The Prague Brewery Tour shows you the three best pub breweries in the city, to taste their beers, soak up the atmosphere and to learn first-hand about the longstanding tradition of brewing in the Golden City.
5*-Hotels Prague Grand Hotel Bohemia *****
• located in a historical building & in the centre of Prague • tradition meets modern style • gourmet restaurant Location The Grand Hotel Bohemia is located in the centre of Prague, in the very heart of the Old Town quarter. In just a few minutes by foot you can reach the historical Astronomical Clock, the Charles Bridge, the Wenceslas Sqaure and the Jewish quarter Josefov. The subway and tram station Namesti Republiky are only 100m away. Facilities This luxury hotel is located in a historic building from the 20s of the last century, which gives you an idea of the unique atmosphere of the old times, and together
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with the modern rooms it is a perfect combination for an unforgettable stay. The 78 rooms are furnished with elegant dark wood furniture combined with cream-coloured upholstery and offer a spacious and luxurious bathroom. The café bar offers an intimate setting for both business meetings and nice afternoon session with friends. Choose from freshly prepared homemade sandwiches and desserts and unwind with a glass of wine or beer. The hotel also offers unique venues for conferences or company functions, gala evenings and original weddings or private parties. The ballroom “Boccaccio” in neo baroque style is the real pride of the hotel and can be used for your memorable events.
Kempinski Hotel Hybernská Prague *****
• luxury hotel in the historical heart of Prague Location: Located on the pedestrian zone in the centre of Prague on the famous Wenceslas Square directly in the cultural and commercial heart of the city. Facilities: The hotel provides 162 air-conditioned, tastefully furnished luxury rooms and suites, equipped with spacious marble bathrooms. The Plzenska Rychta restaurant serves traditional Czech cuisine and the lobby bar with summer terrace overlooking the Wenceslas Square offers excellent international cuisine with an extensive choice of unique wines. In the hotel’s Thai & Wellness Club you can unwind with a wide range of relaxation and wellness therapies.
Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel ***** • Michelin star awarded restaurant Location: Located in the heart of the commercial district, just off Wenceslas Square. In addition to cafés and boutiques, historic sites like the Old Town Square are easily accessible from the hotel. Facilities: The luxury hotel offers it guests top-class restaurants such as the famous La Rotonde restaurant with traditional dishes and the exclusive restaurant Alcron with culinary seafood specialties, the Be Bop Bar with live jazz music, a fully equipped fitness centre, meeting facilities and a beautiful terrace. 206 clean and airconditioned rooms and suites delight the guests in the Art Deco style with typical glittering chandeliers, luxurious Italian marble and creamy milk glass.
• nestled in a former baroque palace • wonderful courtyard garden Location The Kempinski Hotel Hybernska is perfectly located in the very heart of the Prague city centre, within a short walking distance of Prague’s premiere sightseeing locations, such as the Powder Tower, the Old Town Square with its Astronomical Clock, the Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square. The main railway and bus stations are only a 5 minute walk away. Facilities Nestled within a stunning Neo-Classical building, in the very centre of Prague, the Kempinski Hotel offers a unique symbiosis of old classical elements and modern design. With its 75 large and beautifully
appointed rooms, the hotel offers timeless elegance with tasteful contemporary features, furnishings and fittings. To complete the overall luxurious experience most of the rooms feature a separate bedroom, comfortable living area and a well-fitted kitchenette. The Le Grill Restaurant, the Two Steps Bar with its vaulted Neo-Baroque ceilings and the hotel’s unique private garden with its baroque fountain, offer central Prague’s best possible settings for enjoying great food. Get in shape or maintain your form in the “World Class Health Academy” which is located nearby the hotel or relax whilst enjoying the wide choice of wellness services. A carefully selected range of beauty treatments and massages are offered in the privacy of your own room.
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Prague 4*-Hotels Hotel Diplomat ****
• wellness area with breathtaking view of the Prague Castle Location The 4*-hotel is located in Prague’s quiet diplomatic quarter, not far from the historic city centre. Within walking distance of Prague Castle and the historic city centre, the hotel is the perfect location for business guests as well as individual tourists. Wenceslas Square is just a few minutes away by metro. This is the perfect place to begin a tour of the city taking you through the Old Town Square, over Charles Bridge and back up to Prague Castle. Facilities The 398 rooms and the hotel conference centre help to make the hotel one of the most popular venues for conferences in the
Golden City. From the 9th floor wellness area with club atmosphere, even Prague Castle appears near enough to touch. The culinary spectrum is varied and diverse. The restaurants Loreta and CD Restaurant offer national and international cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal and regional products. The Japanese restaurant Katsura serves the best sushi in Prague. The hotel Café Klimt is famous for its special coffees as well as its sweet and savory delicacies. The rooms are properly equipped and built for the welfare of guests with high-speed internet access, air-condition, flatscreen TV, Sat-TV, DVD player and minibar. All rooms and suites provide a cozy and quiet atmosphere ideal for business or leisure travels with all the necessary amenities for your stay.
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andel’s Hotel Prague ****
angelo Hotel Prague ****
• design & conference hotel in the business centre of Prague
• modern hotel with a colourful design concept
Location The hotel is located in the new business district of Prague, the “Andel City”, close to the largest shopping centre in Prague with more than 130 exclusive shops and restaurants. The famous Charles Bridge can be reached in about 8 minutes. The nearest metro station Andel is about 200m away and will bring you to the most famous sights. Also the bus and tram stop is just a few meters from the hotel. Facilities The British architects and interior designers Jestico + Whiles were the creative force behind the daring and innovative concept of the 4*-andel’s Hotel Prague. The design
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hotel offers modern rooms and suites as well as a large event and conference centre. A conference centre with state-of-the-art infrastructure is available for events of all kind. The Crystal room offers an exclusive atmosphere with a glass bridge with transparent floor. The culinary diversity is popular with Prague’s business clientele as much as with the local and international hotel guests. Breakfast is served at the restaurant Delight, while the brasserie Oscar’s is a popular meeting place for lunch, coffee or a place to end the evening on a high note at the bar. The rooms and suites combine modernity and functionality with the highest level of comfort, a combination that appeals to business guests as much as to individual tourists.
Location The hotel is located in the district of Prague 5, an extension of the city centre on the left bank of the Vltava. Many famous people have lived here over the course of history, including Mozart and Einstein. Today the place is buzzing, especially in the Andel City commercial complex, home of two multiplex cinemas and Prague’s largest shopping centre with more than 130 exclusive shops and restaurants. The city’s most interesting sights and attractions are just minutes away. Conveniently located near the most important motorways, the hotel is also easily accessible by car and from the airport.
Facilities The trademark of the design hotel is a colourful design concept of black, coral red, yellow and white combined with Far Eastern furniture and select accessories. The 168 rooms are comfortably appointed and come with spacious bathrooms. The suites come with a private terrace offering magical views over the rooftops of Prague. The dynamic cuisine is a continuation of the hotel’s style, with light dishes, varied salads and fragrant desserts. The lobby, with its 1970s style hotel Jazz Bar and an open fireplace, is an inviting place for relaxing hours. The adjacent andel’s Hotel Prague offers you access to a modern appointed fitness centrum OTO – fitness and wellness area with sauna, solarium and steam bath, as well as state-of-the-art cardio and muscle training machines.
4*-Hotels Prague & Pilsen Lindner Hotel Prague Castle **** Sup.
• nestled in the historic workings of the Strahov Monastery Location Situated close to Prague Castle, the famous Charles Bridge and Prague’s “Eiffel Tower”, the Lindner Hotel Prague Castle lies nestled in the historic UNESCO grounds of the Strahov Monastery, a location offering breathtaking panoramic views yet still only a stone’s throw away from many of the city’s most popular attractions. Facilities Like the “Golden City” itself, the Lindner Hotel Prague Castle bears witness to past eras with a compellingly elegant genius loci and abundant flair. The hotel’s peaceful yet central location and its charming design make it a wonderful base for exploring
Hotel Ametyst ****
all the city has to offer, a romantic homeaway-from-home in a perfect setting, and an ideal business location for conferences, meetings and events. The 138 elegantly-furnished and spacious smoking or non-smoking rooms and suites feature beautiful historic details and an exceptional interior design. The hotel offers guests a variety of ways to pamper their palates with culinary delights. The Senses Restaurant with summer terrace serves regional and international cuisine and specialties. The Muse Bar & Library serves snacks and starters as well as cocktails, beer, fine spirits and even a range of specially selected cigars. The gym offers a variety of training equipment and sauna. A tennis court is available for use in the summer ad-hoc at extra charge, Wi-Fi in all guest rooms and public areas available.
angelo Hotel Pilsen **** • 4*-boutique hotel with award-winning restaurant Location: Ideal location in the city centre in a quiet residential area, within walking distance of Prague major sights and just 10 minutes walk to the famous Wenceslas Square, National Museum and State Opera. In nearest surrounding of the hotel there are many well known local pubs and bars. Facilities: The elegant and popular boutique hotel offers 84 tastefully designed, silent guestrooms. The pleasant ambience comprehends the award-winning restaurant Galerie serving traditional Czech and international cuisine, a lobby bar, a cozy wine cellar, conference rooms, art gallery as well as fitness facilities.
Hotel Yasmin **** • design hotel in the heart of Prague Location: The design hotel is situated just around the corner from the Wenceslas Square in the heart of Prague. It’s surrounded by the most significant historical monuments of the city. Facilities: The luxury hotel exudes a fresh and modern design, which make a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere for a unique Prague experience. The hotel provides 196 uniquely designed and quiet rooms. The stylishly designed restaurant Café Bar Noodles serves pasta from all around the world as well as local and international dishes. The hotel also offers underground parking, 3 multifunctional meeting rooms, a summer garden as well as fitness facilities and a sauna.
• located in the world-famous city of Pilsner Urquell beer Location The angelo Hotel Pilsen is situated in the centre of the city, directly opposite the world-famous brewery and near the historic Old Town. Main streets and the central railway station are just around the corner. Facilities Contemporary design and luxurious interiors, intense colours and Far Eastern accessories make the hotel a real eyecatcher. Guests will feel right at home in the comfortable 132 rooms and 12 suites. Fill up on energy for the day with a healthy, varied buffet breakfast in the bright and modern Restaurant Sunlight. If you don’t
have a lot of time for lunch, you can choose the special business lunch menu. For dinner, take the time to choose from the extensive à-la-carte menu of creative Bohemian cuisine and international specialties. Enjoy an open-air meal on the terrace on warm summer days. In cooler weather, gather round the fireplace in the Jazz Bar and end the day on a high note with a glass of wine or a cocktail. The ballroom and several meeting rooms are perfectly appointed for all types of events. The fitness and wellness club features professional equipment that includes a large cardio zone with plasma screens, a sauna and steam bath, a wide range of massages and a well-stocked sports bar.
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Budapest – the Pearl of the Danube Straddling the Danube River, with the Buda Hills to the west and the Great Plain to the east, Budapest is a gem of a city. Budapest – one of the world’s most beautiful cities – has succeeded in preserving its soul, although the city has been rapidly modernised in recent years. Today the river Danube, the old Art Nouveau palace
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What to see in Budapest? As the keeper of several major attractions in Europe – the largest thermal water system in the world, the first Underground Railroad on the continent, the third largest Parliament building in the world and the largest synagogue in Europe – Budapest has no shortage of things to see. Budapest possesses Roman ruins, still operating Turkish baths, the heritage of the Gothic and Baroque periods, as well as architectural masterpieces of the Art Nouveau and Bauhaus in close proximity. In addition, the city boasts two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Banks of the Danube, and Andrássy Avenue. Eat, Drink & Be Magyar There is a lot more to Hungarian food than goulash and it remains one of the most sophisticated styles of cooking in Europe. Magyars even go so far as to say there are three essential world cuisines: French, Chinese and their own. That may be a bit of an exaggeration, but Budapest’s reputation as a food capital dates largely from the late 19th and first half of the 20th centuries and, despite a fallow period during the days of Communism, is once again commanding attention. So, too, are its world-renowned wines – from Villány’s big-bodied reds and Somló’s flinty whites to honey-gold Tokaj.
Art, Entertainment, Hungarian Culture You will never be strapped for things to do while staying in Budapest. Culture-seekers can indulge in the citys many art galleries, museums and heritage sites, while music lovers will want to enjoy a performance at the famous Budapest Opera or one of the city‘s concert halls. After a day of soaking up the excitement of the city, immerse yourself in Budapest‘s diverse and vibrant nightlife. Join a Wine Bar Tour or check out Pest by night and go beyond the guidebooks. Budapest Nightlife – Bars & Clubs The nightlife in Budapest is vibrant with clubs and bars spread all over the city. There are a few hotspots such as Liszt Ferenc tér, Ráday utca or Nagymezo utca where the density of bars and clubs is higher however you can find nightlife spots in every part of the city. Locals say that the party on weekends rather takes place on the Pest side and that is true. All 3 above mentioned spots are located in the larger part of Budapest. Furthermore there are many events taking place in Budapest every year such as the Sziget Festival, which you should not miss, as well as one time events like concerts and performances.
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Sightseeing Tours
Cultural & Entertainment Programs The Royal Tour leads you to the Baroque Palace of Gödöllö, the former summer residence of Queen Elisabeth – commonly known as Sissi. You’ll be able to walk through the same hallways, the staircases and the park of this amazing baroque building as the beloved princess. The “Szentendre – Artist’s village” tour takes you to the picturesque village Szentendre. Discover in a city tour the winding narrow streets and alleys, varied churches and especially numerous galleries of contemporary artists who make this place on the Danube a cultural experience. On the Puszta Tour you get to see and feel the typical countryside vibe. Enjoy an exciting horse show and horse carriage ride, taste the delicious meals and wines while listening to the authentic gypsy music.
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Fischerman´s Bastion & Matthias Church © Ungarisches Tourismusamt Budapest has a well deserved reputation for being one of the most stunning cities of Europe. Discover the historic Castle Hill with a walking tour, take a Danube cruise for beautiful panoramic views of Buda and Pest or visit Hungary’s Parliament Building to see the amazing architecture and the Hungarian Crown Jewels. Hop on Hop off City Tour This tour showcases the most famous landmarks and explains Budapest’s rich cultural history and reveals the city’s hidden gems. Grand City Tour The Grand City Tour shows you the Hungarian capital in 3 hours. The Heroes Square, the State Opera House, the Hungarian Parliament, the Royal Palace and the
Citadel cannot wait for you to see them. During the tour the guides will take you for an additional walk in the Castle District to enjoy its unique medieval atmosphere and get carried away in history. Parliament Tour Did you know that the Hungarian Parliament is the 3rd biggest parliament in the whole World, and the biggest, most expensive building in Hungary? No?! Well, now it’s your chance to get to see it. This is not only an architectural visit, you will be able to see the 1,000 years old Hungarian Holy Crown (worn by the very first king of Hungary: St Stephen). Your guide will also lead you through the splendid Session Room, the impressive central staircase and the wonderful Great Vaulted Hall.
Evening Programs
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While visiting the gorgeous city of Budapest, a great way to enjoy a night out on the town would be by partaking in the „Budapest Folklore Show“ tour. Spend a pleasant evening in a traditional restaurant and enjoy a typical dinner with a folklore show. In the rustic restaurant after the welcome drink you will be served a 3-course menu with wine. During the dinner you can enjoy a folklore show accompanied by a gypsy band. A visit to the city‘s majestic State Opera House makes for an unforgettable cultural evening, as well as a reminder that Budapest‘s legendary love affair with classical music has helped build orchestras and venues of the highest standard. Here you can enjoy a world-class performance in the evening.
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Budapest 5*-Hotels Kempinski Hotel Corvinus *****
• luxurious 5*-hotel in an ideal location • recently opened brasserie ÉS Bisztró Location The hotel is located in the very heart of the city, near major attractions and financial district. The nearest metro station Deak Ferenc tér is just 100m away. Facilities Enjoy generously spacious and luxuriously outfitted rooms in Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, at the very heart of the city. The elegant flair of all 349 rooms boasts contemporary accents, with the needs of the discerning traveller, business and leisure, promptly served. The culinary journey includes fusion inspired dishes at Nobu, where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine prepared by a
world-famous chef: Nobuyuki Matsuhisa. The recently opened ÉS Bisztró is a refined minimalist brassiere and offers rich, updated Hungarian-Viennese offerings. The bistro breaks with culinary tradition and encourages sharing not only good times but fine bites as well. For an even more relaxed experience, The Living Room is a contemporary urban oasis inspired by the local “Kaffeehaus” culture. Be inspired by a signature cocktail and bar menu at Blue Fox The Bar. Guests can also enjoy the special atmosphere of the Nobu Bar, which is open for more than just the wee hours. After a busy day unwind in the luxury Kempinski The Spa featuring massage therapies, beauty treatments and sensory diversions such as sensation showers, single and double, heated pool, saunas, fitness centre and a health bar.
Hilton Budapest Castle *****
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Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge *****
• fantastic views over the city Location: Right next to the Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church, the hotel is situated in the picturesque Castle District declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with magnificent views to the Danube. Facilities: Unwind at Hilton Budapest hotel, which boasts the beautiful Baroque façade of a 16th century Jesuit College and a 13th century Dominican Churchyard. The elegant hotel offers 322 spacious and bright rooms and suites, the excellent restaurant ICON with authentic Hungarian and International cuisine, a lobby Café & Bar with breathtaking views, a wine cellar, 24 meeting rooms, an exclusive open-air venue and a fitness centre with sauna.
Intercontinental Budapest ***** • convenient location on the banks of the Danube • spa area with indoor pool & sauna Location: The hotel is located directly at the Danube river with view to the Chain Bridge and the Buda castle. Facilities: This first-class hotel offers many facilities such as 402 elegantly appointed rooms and suites – functional and comfortable with all expected amenities –, a spacious lobby, restaurant & bar Corso, one of the best restaurants in Budapest where you can enjoy Hungarian and International cuisine, a terrace on the Danube, a business centre, an elegant ballroom, 12 meeting rooms and a spacious spa area with indoor pool, sauna, steam room and fitness centre.
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• located on the banks of the Danube • breathtaking view over the city Location The hotel is located near the River Danube, Hungarian Parliament and Budapest’s best tourist attractions and offers an amazing view to the Chain Bridge and the Castle district. Facilities The luxury hotel in classy design welcomes you with an atrium with parquet flooring, wood panelling and colourful furniture. A Swarovski crystal “fountain” evokes the flamboyant style of 19th century Hungary. The lobby – a symmetrical tableau marked by an impressive staircase – branches off to elegant guest rooms and suites. The 301 luxury and spacious rooms are equipped
with a marble bathroom. Many offer breathtaking views of the Budapest’s Royal Castle or the Danube. Discover refined cuisine in 2 restaurants. The lobby’s spectacular atrium extends into Terrasse Restaurant, Budapest’s finest spot for breakfast buffets and Sunday brunches. Images of the two cities reflect Paris Budapest Restaurant’s intriguing menu: a creative blend of French and Hungarian cuisines. Paris Budapest Bar’s magical lighting and hand-crafted cocktails invite after-work drinks and pre-dinner tipples. In summer, spill out to the terrace bar for Budapest views, lemonade and meals hot from the grill. Piano music soothes at Bibliothek Lounge. The wellness centre offers a full range of treatments, 2 Finnish saunas and a 12m heated indoor swimming pool.
4*-Hotels Budapest Novotel Budapest Danube **** • modern hotel with panoramic views of the Danube & the Parliament Location: This 4*-hotel is located on the Buda side, between Margaret and Chain Bridge, overlooks the Danube and the Parliament. The stunning Buda Castle or the famous shopping and pedestrian zone are within walking distance. Facilities: Novotel Budapest Danube as the newest riverside hotel located in city centre is the best starting point to discover Budapest and Parliament. It offers a café, Danube Restaurant & Bar, 4 meeting rooms, fitness centre with sauna and free Wi-Fi. The 175 air-conditioned rooms in contemporary design are spacious and truly a place for living.
Novotel Budapest Centrum **** • 100-year-old Art Nouveau-style hotel Location: Located in the city centre, the hotel is a perfect choice for business travel or a weekend in Budapest. It is easy to reach by public transport and from the airport and is close to the metro. Facilities: The hotel awaits you with 227 comfortable, sound-proof and air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and well-equipped meeting rooms. Café Palace with its specially decorated, fancy interior welcomes the guests with Hungarian and International cuisine. Enjoy the free entrance into the wellness center, where you can stock up on energy by relaxing in the Jacuzzi, sauna and fitness room. Discover the values of Budapest in an extraordinary venue!
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Radisson Blu Beke Hotel ****
Starlight Suiten Hotel Merleg ****
• elegant hotel located in a historical building
• modern all-suite hotel
Location: The 100-year old hotel is located in the city centre, close to the famous Andrássy Street and the Opera House. The next train station is only a short walk away. Facilities: Built in 1913, the hotel features 247 superbly decorated rooms and suites, offering thoughtful amenities including free Wi-Fi and coffee/tea making facilities in the rooms. At Olive’s Restaurant, enjoy gourmet Hungarian and Mediterranean cuisine prepared in an open kitchen. For a sweet conclusion to a delicious meal or for a snack at any time of the day, head to Zsolnay Café, serving pastries, sugar-free confections and gourmet coffees. Flexible meeting facilities with Experience Meeting Concept, pool and sauna are also available.
Location: The Starlight Suites are located in the heart of the city centre, close to the Chain Bridge. Many attractions are within walking distance. The busy shopping street Váci utca is just a 5 minutes walk away. Facilities: Experience the sophistication of staying in a luxury Suite Hotel in the heart of Budapest. In the 54 suites, guests will enjoy more of everything. More comfort, more possibilities, more privacy and more business. In the suites you will have the availability of a living room, a bedroom, a bathroom, a working area, a dressing area, 2 telephones, 2 televisions with cable, a minibar and a microwave oven. Besides that, the hotel has a sauna, fitness room and the Starlight Café.
NH Budapest ****
MGallery Hotel Nemzeti
• ideally-located modern 4*-hotel
• unique boutique hotel
Location: Ideally-located in the heart of the business district. With proximity to Parliament, Vígszínház Theatre, Nyugati station, and Margret Island, you have a wide range of sightseeing and recreational activities at your finger tips. Facilities: Begin your stay with a hearty breakfast buffet, and then relax after a long day with a glass of famous Hungarian wine at the restaurant Manzanos which serves up an array of regional and international dishes to satisfy any appetite. If relaxation is your goal, visit the rejuvenating wellness suite with fitness centre, sauna and massage suite. 159 stylish and friendly guest rooms offer relaxation after a busy day.
Location: The hotel has a central location on the Pest side of Budapest at Blaha Lujza square. You can quickly reach the Danube River, shopping areas of Budapest and cultural attractions of Budapest. Facilities: Enjoy the artistic spirit of Budapest in this elegant 19th century building. The hotel offers memorable moments for its guests. The restaurant on the gallery offers a wide selection of Hungarian and international specialties and at the lobby bar you can end the day comfortably. The 80 contemporary designed rooms offer every comfort of a 4*-hotel and include free internet access as well as coffee & tea facilities. The sauna you can use free of charge.
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Budapest 4*- & 3*-Hotels Soho Boutique Hotel **** • stylish boutique hotel Location: Located in the heart of Budapest, between the Eastern and Western railway station and among many famous historical sights, the Soho Hotel in Budapest meets every need of style and elegance in the vicinity of the city’s pulsing cultural scene, entertainment and nightlife. Many historical sights are located nearby. Facilities: The distinctive atmosphere of the Soho Hotel in Budapest harmonizes stylish comfort with Soho’s sensual elegance. The modern design hotel offers a stylish lobby with 24h-reception and free Wi-Fi, Soho Lounge with bar and restaurant. It has 74 rooms and suites, which are equipped with various extras to provide the greatest comfort.
Mercure Budapest Metropol **** • hotel with friendly atmosphere Location: The hotel is situated in the city centre on the Pest side, between the Danube and the East station. Museums, Sports Arena, railway station and the city centre are within walking distance. The underground station Blaha Lujiza tér is just 100m from the hotel away. Facilities: Embedded in a historic building, this comfortable hotel provides 130 charming rooms with extended services for business travellers, meeting rooms for up to 170 people, indoor parking, 24-hours reception, snack bar serving coffee, cakes, light meals and local wines from the Mercures “Flavours from the cellar” special selection, free Wi-Fi, internet corner and concierge service.
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Mercure Budapest Museum ****
Mercure Budapest Korona ****
• unique & charming hotel
• 4*-hotel with the very best location
Location: Discover the unique and charming hotel in the heart of the splendid Budapest! The hotel is situated in the city centre, in the financial and business district, right next to the National Museum. Several cultural and tourist attractions, as well as the main shopping area (Váci street), St. Steven’s Basilica, Synagogue are within a few minute walk of the hotel. Facilities: Even if you prefer an Italian Classical or a Modern style room, the hotel is the best choice to discover the city. The hotel has 104 sound-proofed rooms fitted to Mercure standards. The bar provides a wide range of drinks and cocktails in the evenings. Chill out in the wellness area with jacuzzi, steam bath, sauna and fitness room.
Location: Situated in the heart of the city with beautiful surroundings, at the entrance of the popular pedestrian area: Váci and Ráday street. Enjoy shopping on Váci Street or in the Market Hall or take a short walk beside the River Danube. The main historical sights are within walking distance. Thanks to its great location, the hotel is a perfect starting point to explore the city. Facilities: This popular hotel is characterized by its excellent location, the high quality service and its friendly staff. The hotel has 421 sound-proof rooms, a spacious lobby with a lobby bar, restaurant Tokaj and Bridgebar, free Wi-Fi and free sauna and indoor pool which will make your holiday a memorable experience.
Mercure Budapest Duna ***
Ibis Budapest Centrum ***
• midrange hotel with picturesque view of the Castle
• excellent location in the city centre
Location: The Mercure Budapest Duna hotel is located on the Danube bank, in the centre of Budapest, at the Pest side of the Petofi Bridge, with easy access not only to the financial and historical parts of the town but also to the National Theatre, Palace of Arts and has a picturesque view of the Danube river and Gellért hill. Facilities: The popular midrange hotel offers you 130 air-conditioned rooms, partly with panoramic view to the Danube river, a breakfast room, a lobby bar offering a wide range of drinks and snacks, business corner, congress room and free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public spaces.
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Location: The ibis Budapest Centrum hotel is located in the centre of the financial, cultural and commercial district of Budapest, just 5 minutes walking distance away from many sights. Ideal for business or leisure travellers, it is within easy access by public transport. Facilities: This popular downtown hotel offers 126 fully air-conditioned rooms, which are modern and cozy, with a comfortable bed and a functional bathroom and 5 disabled-friendly rooms. The ibis rooms have got everything you need for a pleasant day. You will appreciate the 24-hour bar serving light meals and snacks. Restaurants are immediately close by. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Western Hungary Spa Region The Hungarian Spa Region Experience the Hungarian Spa Region! If you are looking for a rich cultural experience with medical, health or wellness treatments, then Hungary is the place that suits you best. The ancient Romans had a very developed bath culture in Hungary more than 2000 years ago. They highly valued the healing effects of Hungarian thermal waters. In the 16th century, the Turks built beautiful Turkish Baths which are still in use today. The waters that are beneficial for the body come under 3 categories: the mineral waters from groundwater layers, thermal water at temperature of 30°C and above and medicinal water with scientifically proven medicinal effects. Thermal water or medicinal water can be found in 80% of the country. More than 1,000 springs provide medicinal and thermal water to natural and medical spas. Lake Hévíz is a real natural phenomenon with its 25°C yearly average water temperature. This is the largest biologically active thermal lake in Europe. The medical effects of Hungarian thermal waters are unique in the world. Relaxing in the hot water relieves stress and anxiety, thus accelerating the body’s own healing mechanism. Due to their chemical and biological components, medicinal waters are proven to remedy locomotor disorders and gynecological diseases, infertility, chronic skin problems, certain cases of vasoconstriction, and are beneficial in the rehabilitation process of sporting injuries.
Hungarian spa hotels also offer cosmetic and beauty treatments of the highest quality, combining the beneficial effects of healing thermal water, professional knowhow and the latest treatment trends. There are successful Hungarian beauty products and treatments, which are based on natural active ingredients (mineral-rich thermal waters and mud). Sárvár – Bathe like a royalty There are only 10 spas in Europe bearing the name “Royal Spa”, and the Spa and Wellness Centre in Sárvár is one of them. Noblesse oblige as they say, so be prepared to be treated like a king where once emperors, high nobility and famous heads of state found relaxation of the highest standard. Like some of the most effective medicinal waters in Hungary, the treasure of Sárvár was also come across accidentally. In 1961, whilst drilling for oil, engineers stumbled upon hot mineral springs. So now the town is the proud home to 2 completely different types of healing water. One type springs from a depth of 1,200 metres and reaches 43°C, while the other originates from a depth of 2,000 metres, has a very high salt content and reaches the much higher temperature of 83°C. This salt abundant medicinal healing water can be used effectively in the treatment of certain ailments and locomotive diseases as well as for dermatology and gynaecology.
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Spirit Hotel Thermal Spa ***** Superior Bad Sárvár • own thermal spring without chemical additives • spacious spa on 10,000sqm Altitude: 155m Airport: Vienna/132km Location: Sárvár is a popular, romantic small town and is located only 30km from the Austrian border. Bad Sárvár is one of the few “Royal Spas of Europe”. Since June 2010, Spirit Hotel has also acquired the title of “Best Destination Spa 2010” in the European Health & SPA Awards. The hotel lies on the shores to the seven lakes of Bad Sárvár as well as to beautiful forests and meadows. The centre of the traditional spa town is within an only 15-minute-walk from the hotel. Rooms: The hotel offers 271 uniquely designed rooms and suites each with aircondition and bathroom. All rooms have its own balcony or terrace with a nice view and tranquillity. As a perfect extra service in some rooms you can find oriental round beds, fantasy corners or private whirlpools. Facilities: Special shapes, beautiful rooms and novelties in construction are in perfect harmony with the surrounding nature. The luxurious Onyx Restaurant offers international and local specialties paired with a first-class wine selection. Several bars are perfect to relax or for evening entertainment. In the Oxygen bar with a beautiful terrace you can enjoy light snacks during the day and in the evening a good glass of wine or cocktail. Sports & music lovers will appreciate the Luna Bar in the evening with hot disco rhythms.
Spa: In the spa oasis on 10,000sqm you can indulge in 22 pools and whirlpools in a luxurious way. There are many thermal pools (36°C) filled with the “Spirit” healing water, indoor and outdoor adventure pools (28–32°C), a 25m long swimming pool with underwater music, giant and thermal whirlpool, spin pool and Kneipp pool. All thermal pools are constantly supplied with fresh mineral water directly from the source, refilled every day and are therefore 100% free of chemical additives. The sauna area in the exclusive island offers 9 different types of saunas, including tunnel sauna, rose sauna, frigidarium, biosanarium and laconium. Generous indoor and outdoor deck area with canopied beds and cozy couches provide the necessary relaxation. Against payment: The hotel’s own healing source is also the basis for many applications in the hotel. They range from classic facial and body treatments to Far Eastern therapies such as Ayurveda, Hamam, Rasul, floating and massages. Whether health checks, regeneration programs, health facilities, biofeedback, medical spas or medical treatments such as magnetic therapy, inhalation therapy and laser therapy, a highly trained medical team is constantly striving to you. NEW: mySPIRIT skincareorganic cosmetics and treatments. Meals: Rich, healthy breakfast buffet. In case of halfboard dinner buffet with specialties of the Hungarian and international cuisine. Activities: Well-equipped gym, varied sports and leisure program and NEW: Flabelos and speed fitness. Against payment: bowling, squash and tennis.
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Highlights
• Munich’s „beer festival“ Oktoberfest • Marienplatz square with the town hall Glockenspiel • Frauenkirche („Cathedral Church of Our Lady“) • Allianz Arena – one of the world‘s most spectacular stadiums • Hofbräuhaus beer hall • the English Garden – a haven of relaxation in the big city • beer garden at the Chinese Pagoda • Nymphenburg Palace • Wittelsbach residence • numerous museums such as the Deutsches Museum, Alte Pinakothek & Neue Pinakothek • Olympic Park • Viktualienmarkt food market • luxurious shopping boulevards
Cultural Delights
Munich is Germany‘s beer capital – and the Oktoberfest is a byword for beer all over the world. The world‘s biggest beer festival is taking place every year in September/ October on the Theresienwiese grounds, bringing smiles to people‘s faces in classic Bavarian style with brass music and beer fresh from the barrel. The Viktualienmarkt offers exclusive and varied selection of specialities. The market is also home to the city‘s most central beer garden where you can enjoy local beer and traditional Bavarian fare together with people from all walks of life. A number of traditional events such as the raising of the maypole, the brewer‘s day, summer festival and the „Dance of the Market Women“ are also held here.
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Sightseeing Tours
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski ***** S During an Hop-On Hop-Off hour-long city round trip you have an unhindered and free view of the best attractions that Munich has to offer and thus can acquaint themselves with the metropolis in a unique and unusual way. Led by a local, food-passionate guide, the Bavarian Food Walking Tour will treat you to an afternoon of Bavaria’s famous local delicacies, including “obatzda” cheese, “weisswurst” sausage and “auszogne” pastry dessert. Stroll through the quaint streets of Old Town Munich and visit the 200-year-old Viktualienmarkt local food market. Here, you will also visit a traditional Bavarian restaurant for a lunchtime feast, making this experience a great combination of gastronomy and sightseeing!
Evening Programs
• luxurious Grand Hotel in the heart of Munich
Munich doesn’t disappoint when it comes to late-night options, with a wide variety of chic, high-end clubs and high-energy dance clubs that stay open late. One could spend days in just the famous – and massive – nightlife complexes of Kultfabrik and Optimolwerke, where dozens of Munich clubs pack in a diverse crowd nightly and cater to pretty much every taste imaginable. The “Munich by Night” tour takes you through the illuminated Munich. You will enjoy a Bavarian evening with music and dinner in the famous Hofbräuhaus followed by a trip up the Olympic Tower to view the city lights. A drink in the “Nightclub” will round out the evening.
Location The Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München is situated in the heart of Munich, on one of the world’s most elegant boulevards, Maximilianstrasse. It is close to galleries, theatres, the Bavarian State Opera House and the top addresses in this wonderful Bavarian city.
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Facilities Guests have been staying in this Grand Hotel, built originally at the request of King Maximilian II, since 1858. Leading personalities from the worlds of politics, business, art and culture have come to love this traditional hotel, with its superb standards of safety and service and its inimitable charm.
The hotel has 297 bedrooms, including 67 suites. No one room is the same as any other, but they all have one thing in common: the attractive luxury offered by one of the Leading Hotels of the World. Culinary creations are served in the lobby bar with an awe-inspiring atmosphere and the classical restaurant VUE Maximilian, where you will find excellent regional cuisine combined with exclusive and seasonal specialities. Make some time for yourself and find peace and tranquillity in the elegant spa with spacious indoor pool, steam bath, sauna with access to its own roof top terrace, fitness centre and breathtaking views over the rooftops of Munich. A total of 12 multifunctional conference rooms offer the perfect location for a conference, meeting or celebration.
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angelo Hotel Munich Westpark **** • luxury hotel located downtown Location: Ideally located in the heart of Munich, only a few steps away from the Karlsplatz and the pedestrian zone Kaufingerstrasse. Facilities: The modern and upscale design hotel is the newest hotel of the Geisel family. The 75 rooms feature a perfect combination of style, comfort and attention to detail. In the anna restaurant you will find a modern and innovative restaurant concept. In the evening the anna bar is one of the hot spots in Munich’s nightlife with a tempting selection of cocktails. In summer the anna hotel becomes a popular terrace café in the pedestrian zone.
Hotel Excelsior **** • traditional first class hotel Location: The hotel is located in the centre of Munich, close to the pedestrian area and the famous sights of the city. The main station with underground station is just 100m away. Facilities: Reside in the middle of the city of Munich and experience the charm of a family-run hotel offering Bavarian tradition combined with stylish Italian “joie de vivre”. The hotel boasts 118 stylish and classical rooms, a stylish lobby, the lounge Hubertus, a summer terrace and 5 meeting rooms with Wi-Fi. The upscale restaurant Geisel’s Vinothek offers an unbeatable selection of top wines, which correspond perfectly with the creations of the chef.
• stylish 4*-conference & business hotel • opened in 2013 Location The new 4*-hotel is situated southwest of the city centre in the borough of Sendling, close to the station Harras. Historical sights, the fairgrounds as well as the airport can be accessed conveniently via public transportation. Facilities The angelo Hotel Munich Westpark is open since 9th January 2013 as the newest of 7 successful angelo design hotels worldwide. The stylish 4*-conference and business hotel combines functionality, design and state-of-the-art technologies. With modern interiors and a vibrant use of the colours black, coral red and yellow,
the trendy guest rooms of angelo Hotel Munich Westpark gear towards lovers of design and modern lifestyle. In all 207 rooms and suites, you will experience a unique environment of lush black, coral red, yellow and white tones with Far Eastern furnishings and accessories. The hotel’s restaurant Sunlight seats up to 200 guests and is available for breakfast, snacks and dinner during your stay. The lobby bar is the perfect place to enjoy an invigorating specialty coffee in the afternoon or to end the day on a comfortable note. The lobby-bar Jazz offers a hidden highlight: the angelo terrace. The angelo terrace is the perfect location for your after work drink, coffee break in the evening or delicious snack.
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Berlin – a City in Transition Berlin, the German capital, is renowned for its exceptional variety of attractions, its flourishing cultural scene and a way of life that is both fast-paced and relaxed. What does Berlin have that other world cities don‘t? Well, first of all, there is the locals, whose rough yet friendly charm is all part of the Berlin experience. Add to that an incredible array of sights that re-
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Sightseeing & Shopping Highlights in the western parts of Berlin include the Kurfürstendamm, as elegant a shopping street as you will find anywhere, the Kaufhaus des Westens department store (better known as KaDeWe), on-trend boutiques and exclusive galleries, as well as beautiful residential streets and, of course, Berlin‘s famous nightlife. Berlinás prestigious Unter den Linden boulevard extends eastwards from Brandenburg Gate towards Alexanderplatz square, passing the Museum Island World Heritage site, as well as Berlin Cathedral and the baroque Zeughaus (armoury), which today houses the German Historical Museum. Keep going far enough and you will reach the TV tower. The view from the top, stretching across Berlin and all the way to Brandenburg, is a major sightseeing highlight. Nearby is Gendarmenmarkt, widely lauded as Berlin’s most beautiful square. City of art, artists and museums More than 170 museums, including those on the famous museum island, put the treasures of the world on public display. Culturally minded visitors from all corners of the globe come to Berlin to see performances by leading orchestras – such as the internationally celebrated Berlin Philharmonic – and to attend ballets and operas at the three major opera houses. A multitude of theatres specialising in plays, variety, revue and cabaret offer stage entertainment in all its forms.
Explore the artistic flair in Berlin There is also no escaping the city‘s artistic flair here. A characteristic that, nearly a quarter of a century after the fall of the Berlin Wall, remains a defining feature, perhaps more so than in any other capital. Berlin is the creative workshop of Germany, a trendsetter and a capital of fashion, design and music. Famously, artists have appropriated the remains of the Berlin Wall: the section from Oberbaum bridge to Ostbahnhof station, now going by the name of East Side Gallery, has become an illustrated encyclopaedia of street art. A Pulsating Metropolis with Tranquil Green Spaces With its vast array of public parks, extensive woodlands, and scores of lakes and rivers, this capital city is no doubt the greenest metropolis in all of Germany. The vast green space at the centre of the German capital stretches between the high-rises on the Potsdamer Platz, the distinctive silhouette of the Berliner Philharmonie, home to the world-famous Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra as well as the dark steles of the Holocaust Memorial: Berlin’s Tiergarten. The laid-back way of life can be found throughout the city. When the weather gets warmer, life in Berlin moves outdoors to the beach bars, pavement cafes, open-air cinemas and theatres – perfect for enjoying the sunshine and the balmy summer nights.
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Cultural & Entertainment Programs The DDR Museum is an interactive museum and shows the life in GDR. The Story of Berlin is a multimedia exhibition with over 20 theme-rooms which show over 800 years of the capital’s history. The interactively designed Deutsches Currywurst Museum Berlin presents the legendary snack creation from the invention to the stories and its worldwide distribution. If you are in Berlin, you should not miss the opportunity to visit the most famous landmark in Berlin – the Reichstag, seat of the German Parliament with its accessible glass dome. The Designer Outlet Berlin close to the centre of Berlin is an ideal opportunity for shopping, with cafes and restaurants, free parking and more than 80 boutiques. Here you will find your favourite designer brands at up to 70% off, all year round.
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Berlin/Spree: Nikolaiviertel © Deutsche Zentrale f. Tourismus e.V. Wherever you go, you experience the pulsating life of Berlin. City Circle Tour The City Circle Tour is the most individual and eventful Berlin city tour. This tour gives you time to discover the innumerable sights of Berlin on your own. Of course, you may also remain seated and enjoy the city tour during a tour of 2 hours and 15 minutes: the choice is yours! Boat Trips Berlin is crossed by a multitude of rivers and canals. A discovery of the city on water creates unusual outlooks on the capital. When the weather is good, you can relax on the boat decks and marvel at the sights, as well as at unknown corners of the metropolis. From March to October, the
shipping companies of Berlin offer various tours of the city as well as its surrounding areas, including competent explanations and stories from the ship crew.
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Trabi Safari – Berlin Sightseeing in a Trabant You want a special sightseeing tour? Then go on a safari tour with the iconic cardboard cars. In a group you follow the certified guide through Berlin and receive all information on the sights of Berlin via radio technology in the cars. VideoBustour This tour is more than just your regular city tour – the VideoBustour is a multimedia journey through time across Berlin with historical film footage at the original sites and live commentary!
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Berlin audiences are thrilled by the gorgeous costumes, wonderful dance numbers and spectacular stage sets in the city‘s many musical theatres. At the legendary Friedrichstadt-Palast, you can see the spectacular productions, while you can enjoy shows at the Estrel‘s Stars in Concert with impersonators of show biz legends so real that your breath will be taken away. At the Chamäleon theatre in the Hackesche Höfe, you can enjoy innovative artistic entertainment with as contemporary sound. In addition, Berlin‘s stages are home to imaginative entertainment of all stripes, from drag shows to interactive playback theatre, from over dinner mysteries to Berlin popular songs, or chansons in the pitch-dark Dunkelrestaurant.
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Berlin 5*- & 4*-Hotels Hilton Berlin ***** • centrally located • Health Club & Spa with pool & sauna Location: Located in the heart of the city, directly opposite the historic Gendarmenmarkt, Hilton Berlin is the ideal starting point to discover Berlin. Facilities: The newly designed and refurbished hotel offers elegant bedrooms as well as modern meeting rooms. Enjoy your breakfast with panoramic view from Restaurant Beletage, dine at the modern Restaurant Mark Brandenburg or discover the king of Berlin street food – the currywurst – al fresco on the terrace of Dom Curry. Enjoy cocktails and live music at Listo and relax after a busy day at the Health Club & Spa with indoor pool, sauna, steam room and 24-hour fitness center.
Lindner Hotel Am Ku’damm **** • modern business hotel situated in the very heart of the city Location: Situated in the Neues Kranzler Eck CityQuartier right at the Kurfürstendamm. Situated in the immediate vicinity of the Memorial Church and Berlin Zoo, the CityLounge is the ideal starting point for a voyage of discovery through Berlin. Facilities: Contemporary elegance awaits you in this modern business hotel. The breakfast restaurant is a great start into the day, the nice courtyard terrace invites you to stay and in the adjacent fitness center with sauna and steam bath you can relax. The 146 modern rooms and suites are cosily furnished and equipped with multimedia.
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Alsterhof Berlin ****
Romantik Hotel Kronprinz Berlin **** • design-oriented 4*-private hotel • spa with sauna & steam room Location: The hotel Alsterhof is located right in the Berlin district Charlottenburg, just 400 meters away from the Kurfürstendamm and the KaDeWe department store. The underground station Augsburger Straße is located vis-à-vis the hotel. Facilities: The completely renovated design-oriented private hotel offers 217 modern and tastefully designed rooms with air-condition, a bistro-bar, restaurant with adjoining conservatory and fireplace rooms, home-brewed beer garden in the summer, 4 conference and function rooms for up to 175 people, a spa with sauna, steam room and free gym.
• privately-run hotel with charm Location: What a location – a classical Berlin town house, built in 1894, surrounded by impressive chestnut trees – surprisingly quiet, yet a step away from the famous Kurfürstendamm with its restaurants and luxury designer shops. Facilities: The privately-run hotel in a lovingly restored villa from the Wilhelminian time with extraordinary ambiance, 75 classic rooms including 11 “romantic rooms” decorated in French country style, 24-hours reception, stylish salon with library, Kronprinz bar, terrace, winter garden, 3 conference rooms with natural daylight cater for seminar and events and free internet terminal in the lobby.
Estrel Hotel Berlin **** Sup.
InterCityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof ****
• Germany’s largest hotel
• biggest InterCityHotel right in the middle of Berlin
Location: Located in Berlin-Neukölln directly on the waterway canal with private boat dock. The train station Sonnenallee is about 130m away. Facilities: Estrel Berlin is Germany’s largest hotel, and it has something to suit every one’s taste and need: 1,125 rooms and suites, 5 restaurants, 3 bars, a summer garden with its own landing stage, a modern wellness & fitness area and fee Wi-Fi. The hotel is connected to the Estrel Convention Center, and houses more than 60 conference rooms. The stage at the adjacent Estrel Festival Center hosts top quality Las Vegas style entertainment all year round.
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Location: Centrally located in Berlin-Mitte directly at the main station access to underground and S-Bahn. Attractions such as the Chancellery and the Reichstag are within easy walking distance. Other interesting destinations like the Brandenburg Gate or the Kurfürstendamm shopping street can be reached comfortably and fast by public transport. Facilities: The newly opened hotel welcomes you with 412 rooms, a lobby business corner, a cozy hotel bar, a bistro lounge, 10 modern conference rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The restaurant offers a large variety of regional and national dishes in a modern, light-filled atmosphere.
4*-Hotels Berlin andel’s Hotel Berlin **** Sup.
• panorama views over the rooftops of Berlin Location The andel’s Hotel Berlin and its 60 metre tower stand tall over Landsberger Allee – on the pulse of the city, yet away from the hectic hustle of modern life. It is located vis-à-vis the S-Bahn and tram station. The historic Alexanderplatz you can reach in just 6 stops by tram. Facilities If you love modern design, you’ll feel right at home at this Berlin design hotel. All rooms and suites feature a modern retro look as well as a wide range of conveniences that leaves nothing to be desired. The floor heating and top quality bathroom fittings round out the list of superior
amenities available to the guests. The hotel offers 3 restaurants – Restaurant delight for breakfast, Ristorante oscar’s serving a fine selection of authentic Mediterranean dishes and Fine Dining Restaurant a.choice for an encounter with modern haute cuisine. The sky.bar and the sky.café on the 14th floor of the 60m high tower afford probably the most stunning views over southern Berlin. With a spacious conference and event area of 3,800sqm the hotel is one of the most attractive and largest convention hotels in the heart of Berlin. Revitalise and reenergise in the 550sqm spa and wellness area with Finnish sauna, bio sauna, steam bath, whirlpool and relaxation terraces.
ARCOTEL John F ****
ARCOTEL Velvet • exclusive design hotel
• impressive boutique hotel
Location: The 4*-hotel is centrally located between the famous Museumsinsel and Gendarmenmarkt, directly at the “Quartier am Auswärtigen Amt”, with walking distance to the famous Friedrichstraße and the “Unter den Linden” boulevard. Facilities: The combination of heart-felt hospitality and extraordinary design will turn your stay into an extraordinary experience: the ARCOTEL John F Berlin is appointed with pieces of furniture especially designed for the hotel. The hotel offers 190 rooms and apartments, stylish lobby, Town Bar, restaurant “Foreign Affairs” reflecting the authentic regional cuisine, conference area, business centre and a spa and fitness area.
Location: In one of the most vibrant areas of Berlin Mitte, hidden behind a hightech glass facade, nestles an impressive boutique-hotel: the ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin. Famous attractions are nearby. Facilities: Modern and vibrant like the city itself – the hotel delights by an unique ambience and special design. The special layout of the 85 rooms and suites offers an entirely new accommodation experience. The hotel bar VELVET LOUNGE is the ideal place to chill out after a long day. Its modern design with dark wood, deep-red leather and beautiful details ensure a snug atmosphere, inviting guests to relax and enjoy themselves every day from 5.00pm to 11.00pm.
MARITIM Pro Arte Hotel Berlin **** Sup.
Hotel INDIGO Alexanderplatz **** Sup.
• extensive spa area
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Location: In the middle of Berlin, between the Brandenburg Gate and the Gendarmenmarkt, lays the 4*-superior design hotel that is waiting to welcome you in the Friedrichstrasse. Explore the “genuine” Berlin by foot, with its traditional pubs, fashionable restaurants and cultural highlights. Facilities: The modern art and design hotel with works of German artists offers 403 modern rooms and suites in a friendly and Italian design, a stylish lobby, the restaurant “Galerie” with front cooking, the à-la-carte restaurant “Atelier”, the bistro & café “Media”, business centre, Wi-Fi, event location and spa with indoor pool, sauna, steam bath and fitness.
Location: Right in the middle of the thriving centre of Berlin, the hotel welcomes its guests for a slightly different experience. Just minutes away from Berlin’s most spectacular sights, the hotel excels in modern and fresh design and extraordinary service. Facilities: The striking unique and enchanted design of the hotel will make every stay a special one. The hotel offers 153 rooms with luxurious comfort and warm ambience, a stylish restaurant serving freshly prepared steak and seasonal dishes using local ingredients, a cozy bar with terrace, free Wi-Fi throughout and a fitness centre.
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Hamburg
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Highlights
• port city on the Elbe with maritime charm • world’s third largest musical metropolis • St. Michaelis church – Hamburgs great landmark • St. Pauli & Reeperbahn • the fish market – Hamburg’s most traditional market • Hagenbeck Zoo • Elbphilharmonie • fish sandwiches, harbour tour & beach clubs at the port of Hamburg • Speicherstadt – world’s largest contiguous warehouse complex • Jungfernstieg promenade • Landungsbrücken • Hamburg Town Hall • Riverside tour on the Elbe river • Miniatur Wunderland
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Right in the heart of the city, there is a large lake: the Alster. A boat tour on the Alster ends in the city centre, where one can shop or simply relax in a street café. Each year Hamburg celebrates the Hamburg Port Birthday – the greatest harbour festival in the world. More than a million domestic and foreign visitors come annually to the maritime people‘s festival of superlatives and let themselves be inspired by the ships from all over the world. Hamburg cooking is known for its seafood dishes. Various types of fish, crab, herring, lobster, and eel are among the favorites. The fishmarket is a legend and a must-see for all visitors to Hamburg: From dusty porcelain jugs to a chirpy family of ducks, you can find just about anything in the shadow of the 100year old fish auction hall.
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Grand Elysée Hamburg ***** Experience Hamburg in different ways: discover the Port of Hamburg on a barge tour and enjoy a tour along the many canals around the Alster and Speicherstadt, discover the famous red-light district of St. Pauli in the guided Historical Prostitutes Tour with fascinating, historical tales of beautiful women or go on a Fish Market tour, a legend and a must-see for all visitors. If you want a tour that takes in all of the important sights but you don‘t want to be just bombarded with historical facts, then the Hamburg Comedy Tour is the perfect choice. For shopping you should visit the Designer Outlet Neumünster offering labels with price reductions of up to 70%. Easy to reach from Hamburg, it also offers entertainment, from the children’s play area to restaurants and cafes.
• luxury hotel with spa area Location: In the heart of Hamburg, ideally situated on the park, near the Außenalster lake and the city centre. Facilities: In the elegant and exclusive luxury hotel you will experience a world class service, beautifully designed rooms and culinary delights. The restaurant, Le Parc, Piazza Romana and the Brasserie Flum serves European specialties. You will be also spoiled in the Boulevard Café, in the Oyster Bar and the Bourbon Street Bar. 30 individual meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi and luxurious 1,000sqm wellness & spa area ELYSEUM with gym, pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, solarium, 2 terraces and (surcharge) cosmetic treatments and massages are also available.
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ARCOTEL Onyx ****
Hamburg is renowned on a world scale for its many theatres, musicals and cultural events. From The Phantom of the Opera and The Lion King to Mamma Mia, Sister Act and Tarzan: Hamburg shares an affinity with New York and London as Germany‘s home of blockbuster musicals. Millions of visitors flock to the city‘s three big musical theatres every year, and hundreds of thousands more visit smaller venues such as the St. Pauli theatre. These are the domain of home-grown showpieces such as the captivating musical Heisse Ecke – a favourite with virtually every Hamburg resident, set around a busy snack bar in St. Pauli, the 24-hour party district. Also the State Opera House is worth a visit, especially to admire the unique architecture of the external building.
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Location: The hotel is located directly on the Reeperbahn, at Millerntor. Located conveniently in the heart of the city in Hamburg’s trendy neighbourhood of St. Pauli, the hotel is the perfect starting point for trips to the harbour, the historical Speicherstadt warehouse district, and visits to musical and theatre shows. Facilities: The design hotel boasts individuality, modernity and quality. All 215 rooms and suites are furnished with highquality materials and exclusively designed furniture. Austrian hospitality awaits you in the lounge bar „WIENER CAFÉ BAR“. The hotel also has an attractive spa and fitness area, a boardroom and free Wi-Fi.
Slovenia/Istria Grand Hotel Bernardin ***** Portoroz • directly at the Slovenian Riviera • private beach & VIP beach • seawater park with 1,000sqm of water surface • exclusive Paradise Spa Airport: Pula/52km Beach: 50m Location: Amidst the green, with an extremely favorable climate, between the medieval pearl Piran and the modern luxurious Adriatic resort Portoroz on the Slovenian coast, on 25 acres stretches the Bernardin hotel complex. Rooms: An elegant 12 story building with 242 comfortable fully air-conditioned rooms with direct dial telephone, Sat- and Pay-TV, radio, Wi-Fi, bathrobe, hairdryer, safe, minibar, balcony and sea-view. Facilities: The 12-storey luxury hotel built on a cliff side has an impressive architecture and offers stunning views over the sea. Lobby and reception are in the top floor. Located on the 10th floor, the exclusive restaurants “Pecina” and “Sunset” are famous for their innovative approach to the Mediterranean and French cuisine, exciting range of tasty meals and vines. The Grand Café, the Piano bar, the roofed Grand Garden and the neighbouring “Barka” fish restaurant offer a breathtaking view of the Piran bay. On sunny summer days the tropic bar awaits you with refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere. A private beach (mid-June to mid-September, depending on weather) with beach towels, sun loungers and parasols is located in front of the hotel. The new Perfect Summer Club (for a fee) with limited places offers comfortable sun loungers with cushions, exclusive service and a daily exercise program.
Spa: The seawater park “Laguna Bernardin” in the neighbouring Hotel Histrion (ca. 150m away) offers the perfect alternation to the beach and to the hotel’s own panoramic indoor pool (closed in July & August). The “Laguna Bernardin” with heated seawater and 1,000sqm of water surface consists of to parts, affiliated with each other. The quiet western part offers a swimming pool (20x10m) with massage waterfalls, a recreational pool and five whirlpools. The eastern part of the water park is intended for more dynamic water activities. It is ideal for families with children and for people who like water games. Against payment: The Paradise Spa Wellness Centre situated in the Grand Hotel Bernardin takes you into a realm of well-being, comfort and relaxation. Choose from Finish, infrared or bio sauna. The massage offerings include the Swedish, Indian and traditional massage, Hot Stone, Lomi Lomi Nui and a wide range of care methods according to the traditional way of Thailand with herbs, essential oils and therapeutic massage. Rasul, thalasso therapy, facials and body treatments with quality products, wraps and scrubs, anti-cellulite treatments, special care programs for men and couples as well as saunas, tepidarium and laconium will improve your well-being and vitality. Couples who want to spend a romantic holiday can book the VIP suite with sauna and Jacuzzi. Meals: Rich breakfast. In case of half-board dinner buffet. Activities: Evening animation in July and August. Against payment: modern fitness center, 6 illuminated tennis outdoor courts, water sports centre with Jet Ski and water ski (July & August), diving school and diving courses in the hotel.
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Slovakia/Bratislava
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Highlights
• Bratislava Castle – situated on a hill overlooking the city • St. Martin’s Cathedral – Bratislava’s foremost Gothic structure • Devin Castle – one of the three oldest historically acknowledged castles in Slovakia • Primatial Palace • numerous museums & galleries • Grassalkovich Palace • fairy-tale Old Town Hall with the clock tower • Slovak National Theatre – Opera & Ballet House • St. Michael’s Street with many shops & restaurants • Michael’s Gate – 51m tower with suberb view of the old town • Nový most – The New Bridge
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The modern Bratislava is full of lively cafes, upscale shops and inviting restaurants open to strolling tourists. Coffee lovers gather in the Vienna-style cafes that line the streets of the Old Town. These are adjoined by a number of restaurants offering cheap Slovak cuisine. Accompanied by typical local wines such as Tokaj, Riesling or Frankovka or distinctive Slovak beer you can enjoy true culinary experiences. Bratislava is also famous for its pulsing night life. The city centre is loaded with trendy clubs and bars or jazz cafes. No visitor should miss the UFO restaurant atop the New Bridge, which reminds of a flying saucer. It offers great meals, large selection of cocktails and drinks along with the best views of the city.
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Kempinski Hotel River Park *****
High-speed boat tours on the Danube Vienna and Bratislava are closer to each other than any other two capitals in Europe – all thanks to their link via the River Danube. The boat tours on the Danube with the Twin City Liner last a little over an hour, taking you to Bratislava several times a day – as well as back. The two catamarans are fully air-conditioned; the chairs are first class, all complete with panorama windows and deck. Once you arrive you will be able to explore the beautiful Slovakian capital. Bratislava is a capital rich in history and with more than 400,000 inhabitants it’s also the largest city of the country. From Bratislava Castle high above the city you can let your eyes wander over the magnificent old town of Bratislava.
Sightseeing Tours Bratislava is the youthful, dynamic and bustling capital of Slovakia. At the same time, however, it is a historic town full of traditions, nostalgia and music, and proud of its rich past. This is where three different countries meet with their languages, traditions and cultures. Discover on an Oldtimer Ride the Old Town’s cosy squares and romantic alleys and visit the mighty Bratislava Castle for splendid views of the city. If you have seen the city already and crave for more countryside, join a tour along the Little Carpathian Wine Route. Enjoy the look at never ending slopes covered by vineyards, historic towns and villages, untakable castles, visit a ceramic producer where all is still hand made and finally savour the great local wines in a typical wine cellar.
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• located in the heart of Bratislava • rooftop spa with indoor pool Location The Kempinski Hotel River Park – award winner of The Best Hotel in Slowakia – is located in downtown Bratislava on the bank of the Danube, close to the Brno-Vienna and Zilina-Vienna highways and about 35 minutes from Vienna International Airport.
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Facilities Built in 2010 and renowned for its unique location, exquisite interior design, highquality service and Central European hospitality, the Kempinski Hotel River Park is Bratislava’s only 5*-Deluxe Hotel. A wide selection of different room and suite categories wait to be explored. Every room and suite category reveals a different
view on the city and the Danube River. The interiors are contemporary, yet elegant and classic, designed to provide the maximum comfort and relaxation. Soak up relaxing view of the Danube promenade at River Bank Restaurant, an ideal place for your lunches and evening meals enjoyed with a bottle of wine selected from the impressive wine cellar. The bars & lounges at the hotel are ideal places to meet people or unwind from a stressful day. Vibrant, yet cozy, they invite you to enjoy fine spirits and famous wines as well as the most exquisite cigars from around the world. Relax your body and mind at the ZION Spa with indoor pool, whirlpools, Finnish sauna, steam room, relaxation room and fitness centre, located at the 11th floor of the hotel with stunning views to Bratislava.
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Austria Trend Hotel Bratislava ****
• stylish hotel with panoramic views
• modern design hotel
Location: The hotel is conveniently located on the edge of the historic district, connected to a shopping center. It is approximately 2km to the railway station and the ship pier. Facilities: The Lindner Hotel Gallery Central opened in May 2013 and offers 222 modern designed rooms, a 24-hour front desk, an à la carte restaurant and an Outlook Bar & Lounge at the 13th floor with views of the castle of Bratislava, a terrace and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is directly connected to the Central shopping center. It offers an indoor pool, fitness facilities and a wellness center with sauna and massage treatments all at an additional cost.
Location: The hotel is situated right at the entrance to the pedestrian precinct, in the heart of Bratislava. Its outstanding location provides all guests, whether they are travelling for business or pleasure, an ideal base for business appointments or sightseeing tours. Facilities: Modern design hotel with 199 air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities, spacious reception area, lobby and snack bar, restaurant with regional specialities, business centre, 4 flexible seminar rooms, free Wi-Fi in the public area and free well-being area on the 5th floor with sauna, fitness area and (for a fee) massages.
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Ibis Bratislava Centrum ***
• charming hotel in a central location
• budget hotel for business & leisure
Location: This historic hotel welcomes Bratislava guests to its 1837 structure, carefully restored to its former classic architectural style. The accommodation boasts a location in the idyllic Hviezdoslav Square, which is near attractions like Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral and the sparkling Danube River. Facilities: Relax in 170 spacious and elegant rooms and suites that include an array of amenities like free high-speed Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. On-site features include a restaurant and bar, a fitness centre, a beauty salon and a shopping arcade. Event planners can choose from 8 suitable, flexible meeting rooms for smooth-running events.
Location: Ibis Bratislava Centrum is ideally located in the heart of the city, at the entrance of the Old Town’s pedestrian zone and at the foot of the Castle. The hotel is easily accessible by public transportation and to most attractions. Facilities: This cozy hotel in the heart of Bratislava recently refurbished all rooms and public areas, providing New Generations Ibis rooms with air-condition and free Wi-Fi. At the restaurant you can enjoy “all-you-can-eat-buffet” breakfast including local specialties. The lobby bar will spoil your evening with a wide selection of drinks and special snacks served 24/7. The hotel is committed to the environment (ISO 9001/14001 certification).
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A Ball in Vienna
From A as in antilope to Z as in zebra: a visit to Schönbrunn Zoo, the world‘s oldest, is like a tour of the continents. Explore this “zoological garden“ and listen to the nightly sounds of the animals. More than 500 species – some of them threatened – have found a home here. Animal-watching and anecdotes from the zoo‘s 250-year past make for an entertaining stay before cocktails are offered and dinner is served at one of the historic zoo buildings.
Vienna is famous for its glamorous balls – find out why on this evening of music and entertainment. For the opening ceremony, young couples have received training from one of Vienna‘s best dance instructors. Watch them perform the polonaise, quadrille and opening waltz so typical of any Viennese Ball. A classical Orchestra plays during dinner before a ballroom dance combo puts you in the mood to dance all night long. Special midnight performance (e.g. a guest star or ballet performance) upon request.
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An Audience with the Emperor
Opera Ball © WienTourismus/MAXUM
Knight For A Day
Schönbrunn Palace ranks among Austria‘s most important cultural and historical monuments. Instead of reporting facts and figures, we will take you on a fairytale tour of the palace. Experience first-hand baroque splendour and imperial elegance: have an audience with Emperor Franz Joseph II, meet Empress Sisi and her court, or dance a minuet with Marie Antoinette. After dinner, listen as W.A. Mozart plays the piano.
Get a taste of the Middle Ages – a period of European history which roughly lasted from the 5th to the 15th century – and experience life in a castle. As you arrive, musicians, dancers and soldiers welcome you before you change into traditional garb. You then get to prove your strength and skills during various medieval games. Learn how to use bow and arrow correctly, so you can defend the castle from approaching intruders. Upon request, the day ends on a festive note with a spectacular knights‘ feast.
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Back To The Baroque
Create your own China
Travel back in time 300 years with us while experiencing the 17th century‘s baroque elegance and the imperial court‘s sophisticated lifestyle at the impressive estate rooms of one of Vienna‘s most beautiful locations. Your host will introduce you to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his celebrity friends, who will not only perform but also share stories of their daily life. Learn how to dance the minuet, join in historic games and enjoy special authentic dishes served at the grand banquet.
Augarten porcelain is world-famous for its delicate and graceful designs, clean lines and exquisite details. Refined craftsmanship, artistic skills and the latest technical equipment are uniquely blended with time-honoured tradition and a contemporary approach to art. Learn how Augarten porcelain is produced before decorating your own piece of china as experienced painters guide you. The ready piece will be mailed to you.
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Incentive Ideas The Sky and Beyond
Waterfall Canyonig
Radical Heights
Feel the rush of adrenaline surging through your body as you get ready for a nature adventure you‘ll never forget! Equipped with a thick neoprene suit, a life jacket, sturdy shoes and a helmet, a guide takes you through canyon flumes and down waterfalls. Find yourself gliding down mountain streams, swimming through hidden ravines, and jumping from ledges into green mountain tarns – easy as well as advanced tours are available. At the end of the day, enjoy a well-deserved dinner and hot drinks.
Imagine standing on the top of a building. You can feel the wind in your hair, and the view is simply amazing. Then ... you make your way down! It feels like nothing you‘ve ever done before. As you go, your heart starts beating faster, and the adrenaline kicks in. Once you‘re back on solid ground, celebrate your achievement! If walking isn‘t quite fast enough, put on your inline skates first. Vertical running is a great activity for company or housewarming parties, and most buildings are suited for it.
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Up In A Balloon!
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Fun In The Snow – Down The Hill You Go! Humans have always yearned for the ability to fly. In the more than 200 years since the Montgolfier brothers first took to the air, Ballooning has lost none of its appeal. Flying is about freedom, about being far-removed from daily life with no boundaries – suspended somewhere between dream and reality. Only the wind knows where your journey will end. Riding a balloon over imposing glaciers, sparkling lakes and dense forests after a hearty picnic ... this is an experience you will remember all your life.
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How To Stay Afloat
Waltzing on the Ice
Is building a raft and sailing away into the sunset a dream of yours? Today, it will come true! All items necessary to build a raft are available. You just need the skills and creativity to get it ready. Our water guides will lend a hand, so it carries everyone safely on the water. Finally, all rafts are put to the test, so make sure you don‘t leave your paddle on the shore! Teams eager for a competition can engage in a rafting race or slalom competition.
Even if you have never put on ice skates before, you will enjoy this private ice-skating lesson. After warming up, you are ready for your first steps on the ice: to the waltz‘s typical ¾ rhythm, your instructor will teach you how to perform turns on the ice. Soon, you will feel like those elegant ice skaters on TV! If requested, this event can be turned into an ice-skating competition, with the winner receiving a lovely reminder of a day on the ice.
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Horn-sled racing developed from the habit of transporting hay from the alpine pastures down to the valley for the winter on sledges. After learning the technique, you will be taken up to the mountain top. There, put your new skills to the test: teams are formed – and then off you all go! Racing down the mountain is great fun. Our top priority is security, so the route will be wide and not too steep. If requested, dinner will be served at a mountain lodge, or hot beverages at a snow bar.
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The Sky and Beyond Incentive Ideas
Skulptur Molecular Man in Berlin © DZT/J.A. Fischer Fotografie
A Hungarian Adventure
Be A Farmer
A day for experiencing Hungarian culture and tradition at its best. Take in the beauty of the Puszta landscape, the sounds of Gypsy violins and accordions, and the wisdom of soothsayers before tasting typical dishes such as Goulash (served by Hussars carrying the kettle on two lances), Lecso or pancakes. After dinner, equipped with torches, take a stroll through the nearby national park. At the big stone pit, gypsies will share their people‘s story in music. With them, celebrate a feast under the stars!
After a short drive to the Austrian countryside, your farming skills will be put to the test at different work stations. Later, accompanied by a veteran tractor driver, take the tractor for a spin before taking part in a “hayride race“. You‘ll learn that it takes intuition to milk a cow, and that strong arms – along with a good partner – are needed for sawing a piece of wood. At the end of this fun day, who knows Austrian traditions best and can be called a true Austrian Farmer will be revealed.
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Go Trabi Go!
Get Cozy At A Mountain Lodge Get a taste for socialist-style motoring in this Trabant rally. First produced in 1958 in East Germany, Trabants quickly gained popularity in socialist and communist countries. After a short technical introduction, teams receive their vehicle and an itinerary, whether a simple joyride or a scavenger hunt is planned. The spectacle of so many Trabant cars on the road together will delight drivers and onlookers alike.
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Awaken The Dragon
Let’s Have a Beer!
Dragon boat racing originated as a fertility rite more than 2000 years ago in southern China. Boats adorned by dragon heads were raced to avert misfortune and to encourage plentiful rain and good harvests. In the setting of this valuable teambuilding exercise, it‘s not individual strength or speed that counts. Working together is key: give in to the rhythmic beat of the drum, until you become one with it and your fellow rowers. “We‘re all in the same boat“ gains powerful new meaning for all involved.
Since 1837, “Ottakringer“ has ranked among Austria‘s favourite beers. Still in use today, the brewery in Vienna‘s 16th district Ottakring – hence the name – has retained its nostalgic charm. At the former “barley storage“ room, expect games, tastings, and performances by an Austrian band as well as a “Schuhplattler“ troupe. A typical Austrian buffet goes well with a fresh “Ottakringer“ from the tap.
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Guided by lit torches, horse-drawn coaches and sleighs take you through the still winter landscape to a mountain lodge somewhere in the Alps. Settle into the evening with some Austrian schnapps or mulled wine before alphorn blowers welcome you at the “snow bar“. Later, a traditional three-course dinner is served, offering you a taste of Alpine cooking, while musicians entertain you. Traditional games such as “Stump“ or a beer-mug lifting competition may be followed by a sledge-ride down the mountain.
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