CASUAL CULTURE IN SUMMER WORLD

SUMMERTIME
CASUAL
CULTURE IN SUMMER
WORLD-CLASS CONCERTS
AND EVENTS IN
SALZBURGERLAND
ALPINE SUMMER
SUSTAINABLE
RECREATION
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EDITORIAL
DISCOVER THE RICH VARIETY OF
AN ALPINE SUMMER IN SALZBURG
Dear Readers,
I invite you, your family and friends to
set out in search of the essence of
Salzburg. The things which today’s
guests treasure so much are deeply
rooted in the history of this land: the
generosity of its people, their hospitality, humor, their very way of life. The
men and women of Salzburg are firmly grounded and yet open to much that
is new. This can be experienced out on
a hike to a mountain hut or a fantastic
bike tour, just as it can by attending
one of the many innovative cultural
events. Everything is genuine, evolved,
authentic.
Whether you prefer to spend your holidays out amid breathtaking nature, relaxing or indulging in culinary pleasures,
a visit to SalzburgerLand will always be a memorable experience. Enjoy every moment!
We look forward to seeing you here.
Sincerely,
Leo Bauernberger
SalzburgerLand Tourism
CONTENTS
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Casual culture in summer
City of Salzburg –
stage of the world
Hellbrunn Palace
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Natural Holiday Enjoyment
10-11 Alpine Summer
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Taking new paths
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Sound of Music Trail Werfen
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Hochkönig Region
15Großglockner
High Alpine Road
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18-19
20-21
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Information & Booking
Arrival / Publication details
Cycling & Mountainbiking
St. Johann Alpendorf
Via Culinaria
A wellspring of good health
Top 5 Insider Tips
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BEAUTIFUL TONES
FRANZISKA LIPP
--IF YOU WANT TO ENJOY
CULTURE, THE
COUNTRYSIDE IS
DEFINITELY WHERE TO BE:
THE SPECTACULAR
NATURE, ANCIENT WALLS,
GOOD FOOD AND
INFORMAL ATMOSPHERE
TAKE THE MAGIC OF ART
TO A NEW DIMENSION.
CULTURE LOVERS CAN
WATCH THE VIENNA
PHILHARMONIC PERFORM
AT 1,800 METERS ABOVE
SEA LEVEL, OR DISCOVER
BIENNALE ART AT THE
KRAFTWERK. CULTURE IN
SALZBURGERLAND IS NO
CAPRICIOUS DIVA, BUT
RATHER A FRIEND THAT
WELCOMES YOU WITH
OPEN ARMS.
Those musicians performing in the Kapitelsaal of the palace
have a fresh look, with their rosy cheeks, bright eyes and
slightly damp hair. Even the elegant lady in the audience
whisks a last remaining water droplet from her shoulder
with a barely noticeable flick of the hand.
Summer escapes in SalzburgerLand are just that: for everyone involved. Musicians and attendees of Diabelli Summer
simply can’t resist Lake Mattsee and combine the concert
with a joyful leap into the water. For artistic director Gott­
fried Franz Kasparek, this is a clear sign that everyone here
feels totally at home. For 16 years now, Diabelli Summer
has been an integral part of the province’s full calendar of
events. Its some 3,000 annual visitors include many loyal
fans of such stalwarts as Benjamin Schmid and the Hagen
Family. “Diabelli Summer sees itself as a chamber festival
uniting music of every kind. What differentiates us from the
major concert halls is the casual atmosphere. Artists and
audiences are within arm’s reach of one another“, says
Kasparek with a hint of sly humor. “You have to be careful
you don’t injure someone in the first row with the bow of
your cello.”
Hermann Döllerer, who gave birth to this cultural festival in
Golling 16 years ago, had similar thoughts: “After his last
performance, Otto Schenk shared with me how marvelous
it was to be able to look guests straight in the eye.” Clearly,
you can safely leave your opera glasses at home, and might
even meet the musicians and actors later over dinner. “The
setting will always remain intimate, since the rooms at the
castle allow for nothing else”, says Döllerer, who manages
to bring major artists – including the lead actor from
“Everyman” in the Salzburg Festival – to Golling every year.
“Our festival is a success story. Next year’s theme will be
‘Encounters’ and we will delete the word ‘Little’ from our
name.” With that in mind, in 2016 we can look forward to the
re-christened “Burg Golling Festival. Art and Cuisine.”
© „Grüß Gott, nehmt Platz oder
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CASUAL CULTURE
IN SUMMER
Kommunikation 2000“ (Michael Printschler, Ö)
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Salzburg, the Festival City, is a magnet for culture lovers from around the
world: Many have also discovered that
the summer’s cultural activities are
just as diverse and high quality in the
outlying regions. For example, curator
Andrea von Goetz brings the international art scene to Bad Gastein every
year for an exhibition that forms part
of the “sommer.frische.kunst” festival: “We are quite unique in featuring
art on the ‘periphery’. Many of our visitors and gallery owners first come to
Bad Gastein, and only then continue to
the Biennale. Young artists from many
countries love this place, head up into
the mountains, and enjoy a schnapps
with the locals.” Franz Schubert, to
whom the annual “Schubert in Gas­
tein” music festival is dedicated, probably had a similar experience when he
spent summer in Bad Gastein back in
1825.
If you wish to listen to “Tonspuren am
Asitz”, you will also have to head into
the mountains: Something more and
more visitors do ever y year, since
word of Anna Haitzmann’s exquisite
taste has got around. The ar tistic
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director says with a twinkle in her eye:
“I am really fortunate that Tonspuren
gives me the chance to organize my
own private concerts. The five concerts are a platform for all kinds of
music that is not commercial.” Haitz-
mountains. Many of them are speechless the first time they catch sight of
our mountain scenery.“
The speechlessness which briefly
overcomes artists and visitors alike is
a beautiful moment. Once it subsides,
SALZBURG’S CULTURAL LANDSCAPE
IS EVERY BIT AS MAGICAL AND INSPIRING
AS ITS ALPINE PEAKS, ROMANTIC LAKES
AND SECLUDED VALLEYS.
mann brings musicians to Leogang,
many previously unheard of, who manage to captivate audiences. All-female
band Ganes was here, as were Herbert Pixner, the Carling Family from
Sweden, Sormeh and Roland Neuwirth. “Luckily, our guests trust we
will make good choices”, says Haitzmann with a chuckle. “The musicians
also agree to appear quite spontaneously, as soon as they hear that the
stage is located at 1,870 meters above
sea level, in the heart of the Salzburg
it is transformed into enthusiasm.
True to the motto “The mouth speaks
out of the abundance of the heart”, feel
free to pass on the word. After all, you
can never have too many friends!
At home, freelance journalist and author
FRANZISKA LIPP loves to sit down at
the piano; the Salzburg native only lets
out the occasional yodel when she is up
in the mountains.
SALZBURG
SALZBURG STAGE OF THE WORLD
THE CITY OF MOZART
AND FILM LOCATION FOR
"THE SOUND OF MUSIC”,
NESTLED BETWEEN
GREEN MOUNTAINS AND
BREATHTAKING GARDENS,
IS CHARACTERIZED BY
THE HISTORIC UNESCO
WORLD HERITAGE CITY
CENTER.
The baroque masterpiece in the heart
of Europe - Salzburg - owes its reputation to its unique combination of unparalleled architecture of the old town
and unrivaled scenic beauty. The city
lets visitors listen to famous classical
tunes and breathe history while it im-
parts surprisingly modern insights. A
broad variety of events with more than
4,000 performances per year makes
Salzburg a cultural metropolis. The
city also provided the perfect setting
for the world-famous Hollywood movie "The Sound of Music" whose film
locations can still be visited.
Salzburg is upholding its traditions:
Nowadays, still manufacturers, master bakers and furriers, liqueur producers and weavers, confectioners
and tailors liven up the narrow streets
around the famous Getreidegasse
street. Beer has been brewed in the
city of Salzburg for over 500 years.
Foodies enjoy the sophisticated beer
tradition and will find a wide variety of
breweries, such as the Mülln Monastery, where the beer is brewed with
vintage equipment and tapped directly
from the wooden keg into steins.
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YOUR KEY TO SALZBURG:
Explore Salzburg for 24, 48 or 72
hours. The SalzburgCard gives you
free, single admission to all of the
city’s attractions, free use of public
transport and many other benefits.
Available online, in hotels and at the
Salzburg Tourist Info points.
Salzburg Tourist Office
+43 662 889870
[email protected]
www.salzburg.info
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HELLBRUNN
HELLBRUNN
400 YEARS ...
… REFRESHINGLY DIFFERENT HISTORY.
WITH AROUND 300,000 PAYING VISITORS,
HELLBRUNN PALACE IS ONE OF THE TOP
ATTRACTIONS IN THE SALZBURG REGION.
THE EXPANSIVE GROUNDS ON THE SOUTHERN
EDGE OF SALZBURG WERE BUILT UNDER
ARCHBISHOP MARKUS SITTIKUS FROM 1612
TO 1615.
The wonders of Hellbrunn are virtually
untouched by time, appearing to visitors now as they did many years ago.
Visitors to Hellbrunn are particularly
drawn to the Trick Fountains. They can
enjoy the water automats, grottoes,
fountains and other water-operated
tricks – nothing else in the world can
match their forms and variety. One
thing is certain: all guests, whether
young or old, can look forward to a
refreshing, fun experience. The water
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sprays from all spouts and tubes, it
trickles and ripples – and sometimes
it even gets someone wet. Surprises
are guaranteed!
When Hellbrunn opens its doors again
on 24 March 2016 after the winter
break, visitors will all be welcomed in
the Palace courtyard. Newly designed
audio guides will accompany visitors
through the property, offering surprising new insights on these Renaissance
buildings and their secrets. Now, more
than ever, at the start of this year's
400th anniversary exhibition, Hellbrunn
is a great work of art, with the Palace
as its new centerpiece. The new interactive exhibition “GrandDelight – The
unexpected world of Markus Sitikus”
provides an all-encompassing experience, with highlights such as the multi­
media presentation on the Carnival
of 1618, the music room with the score
of Monteverdi’s opera L'Orfeo, the enchanting life-sized Unicorn, the interactive rotating sofa, and much more.
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Evening tours of the Trick fountains in
July and August operate daily at 7.00,
8.00 and 9.00 p.m.
Schloss Hellbrunn
+43 662 820372 0
[email protected]
www.hellbrunn.at
NATURAL HOLIDAY
ENJOYMENT
NATURALLY DELECTABLE HOLIDAYS
Discover the most attractive organic addresses in SalzburgerLand: 29 certified hotels, farms and restaurants
that are completely committed to a sustainable lifestyle. In
the new, free “BioParadies-SalzburgerLand” magazine,
you will find complete information about Salzburg Organic
Breakfasts, herb hikes, Alpine Wellness as well as Bio-inthe-City. Order your copy now and whet your appetite for
the delectable moments to come!
www.bioparadies.salzburgerland.com
“GOLF ALPIN” – FOR A NATURALLY
BEAUTIFUL ROUND
Across the length and breadth of Salz­
burgerLand, numerous participating Golf
Alpin courses offer a wide range of golfing
experiences set against a wonderful natural backdrop. These include some of the
most beautiful and best 9- and 18-hole
courses in the entire province. All are distinguished by their high-quality, beautiful
facilities and diversity. Your golfing experience is enhanced by certified Golf Alpin
partner hotels with exceptional golf expertise, great family golfing packages as
well as the attractive Golf Alpin Card.
www.golf-alpin.com
NATURALLY ENJOYABLE FAMILY GETAWAYS
Adventurous families are greeted in SalzburgerLand by
hikes through gentle alpine pastures or awe-inspiring
gorges, by fun in and on the water of crystal-clear lakes,
journeys of discovery at castles, palaces and museums,
and so much more. After a long and action-packed day,
return to one of the Family SalzburgerLand Hotels, where
your hosts know exactly what makes a perfect vacation.
Find offers that meet all of your family’s needs at:
www.family.salzburgerland.com
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ALPINE SUMMER
ALPINE SUMMER –
SUSTAINABLE
RECREATION
ALPINE SUMMER IS ALL ABOUT
ENJOYMENT YOU CAN TASTE, FEEL AND
TOUCH. BETWEEN SCENIC HIKING
ROUTES AND YOUR FIRST SIP OF
BUTTERMILK, YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD
TO UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS IN A
MAGICAL WORLD OF ENCHANTMENT.
When visitors come to the alpine pastures and mountain huts of SalzburgerLand, they leave the gray daily routine
far behind. In its place, high up on the
hillsides they discover a small piece of
paradise: over 1,800 separate grazing
areas and 550 huts, more than anywhere else in all of Austria. And 170 of those
huts are also certified “Alpine Summer
Huts”, a distinction that’s not easy to
achieve. This coveted certificate is only
awarded to authentic huts that employ
traditional farming methods. There,
your hosts spend the entire summer up
in the high country, where their cattle
are able to munch on fresh alpine herbs
and enjoy a bit of a summer holiday of
their own.
Home-produced foods such as cheese,
bacon and bread are served along with
a hearty helping of sincere hospitality.
Sitting on a sunny bench outside of the
hut as you take in the breathtaking sight
of the surrounding peaks, it’s no wonder
that the food seems to taste twice as
good. And fresh drinking water is never
in short supply at these Alpine Summer
Huts either. In this way, visitors can enjoy an authentic hut experience without
having to forego any of the essentials,
while their hosts do their bit to preserve
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the valuable heritage of the alpine
hill-farming community. In the valley,
too, over 100 certified Alpine Summer
Partners – from hotels to inns and
guest houses – make their own invaluable contribution to your personal
experience of all that Alpine Summer
has to offer.
Due to the wide variety of hiking opportunities, everyone is certain to discover their own per fect pathway:
Whether walkers in search of pure
peace & quiet, nature-loving families
or ambitious alpinists, during Alpine
Summer our clearly marked hiking
trails, such as the 350 km-long Salzburger Almenweg, are guaranteed to
appeal to every taste. And for those of
you who want to keep things as laidback as possible, our summertime
mountain lifts have an irresistible appeal all of their own.
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Herb Hikes in SalzburgerLand
At 13 Herb Huts, you can learn how
nettles channel valuable minerals into
your body and how dumplings acquire
their wonderful flavor of wild herbs.
Ancient knowledge about native wild
herbs and their use has been rediscovered here in SalzburgerLand, now
shared with our guests during group
hikes, cooking courses at mountain
huts and at herb workshops.
For more information, we invite you to
visit: www.hochkoenig.at
www.almsommer.com
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TAKING
NEW PATHS
TEN YEARS OF THE SALZBURGER ALMENWEG
For ten years now, the 350 km-long Salzburger Almenweg
has been exciting hikers, holidaymakers, families and ambitious outdoors sports enthusiasts alike. Made up of 31
different stages, this tour leads to 120 mountain huts
where guests are treated to the
best the region has to offer. If you
follow the sign of the blue gentian,
you will encounter fascinating
people and their personal anecdotes, unique flowers and herbs,
grazing cattle and wild creatures,
legends and myths. A special
event to mark the anniversary will
take place on 3 July 2016 at the
Asten Almen in Bad Gastein.
FAITHFUL
TRAIL COMPANION
Wherever you happen to be in SalzburgerLand, the practical SalzburgerLand Card
is your ever-reliable companion. It is the
key for visitors to a wealth of sightseeing
attractions, excursion destinations, natural wonders, outdoor pools, lakes, castles
and museums. From 1 May until 26 October, it entitles you to free admission at 190
different attractions, as well as use of
mountain lifts and public transportation.
It is available as a six- or twelve-day option.
www.salzburger-almenweg.at
www.salzburgerlandcard.com
HIKING WITHOUT LUGGAGE
Hiking from town to town and village to village is made easier than ever in the Pinzgauer Saalachtal. Carefree, with only a
daypack required and flanked by imposing mountain scenery, your luggage will be transported to your next night’s lodgings
in the Hochkönig, Saalfelden Leogang, Saalbach Hinterglemm or Lofer regions. You have six tours to choose from, including
the “Königsweg”: 6 nights with breakfast and luggage transport from € 339,– per person.
www.pinzgauer-saalachtal.co.at
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WERFEN
THE HILLS
ARE ALIVE!
MORE THAN ONE BILLION
PEOPLE HAVE SEEN
“THE SOUND OF MUSIC”.
SINCE 2015, FANS HAVE
BEEN ABLE TO HIKE THE
NEW “SOUND OF MUSIC
TRAIL” IN WERFEN TO
ONE OF THE MOVIE’S
MOST BEAUTIFUL
SHOOTING LOCATIONS.
Who doesn’t know, and love, the famous picnic scene set in the middle of
a green meadow, when Maria von
Trapp, alias Julie Andrews, leads the
children in an enchanting rendering of
“DO-RE-MI”? Billions of people are
able to sing along with that song.
300,000 “Sound of Music” fans come to
Salzburg every single year in order to
retrace the steps of this famous family.
Since 2015, you can now hike up to the
“DO-RE-MI” meadow. It is located in
the picturesque town of Werfen, which
had previously been most famous for
the Obauer brothers' Michelin starawarded restaurant, Hohenwerfen
Castle and the Eisriesenwelt, the biggest ice cave on Earth. The some 1.4
km-long “Sound of Music Trail” leads
you on a walk which takes about one
hour, from the town center to the socalled Gschwandtanger, a scenic plateau where you can enjoy magnificent
views out across the Salzach Valley.
300,000 “SOUND OF MUSIC”
FANS COME TO SALZBURG
EVERY YEAR
Along the way, you will encounter playful interactive exhibits, trail markers,
as well as info boards that allow fans
to enjoy their “Sound of Music” experience to the full, even if they don’t happen to know the song by heart. Once at
the top, you will be able to reenact the
picnic scene with the aid of a specially
designed photo point.
Werfen Tourist Office
+43 6468 53 88
[email protected]
www.werfen.at
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HOCHKÖNIG
HOCHKÖNIG – AT THE PEAK
OF YOUR EMOTIONS
THE HOCHKÖNIG REGION,
WITH ITS TOWNS OF
MARIA ALM, DIENTEN AND
MÜHLBACH, IS A
PARADISE FOR FANS OF
OUTDOOR SPORTS. 340
KILOMETERS OF
PERFECTLY MARKED
HIKING PATHS LEADS
FROM HUT TO HUT
THROUGH A FASCINATING
MOUNTAIN WORLD, WITH
THE SIGHT OF THE MIGHTY
HOCHKÖNIG MASSIF
CONSTANTLY BEFORE
YOUR EYES.
Healthy and instructive:
Herb Hikes at the foot of
the Hochkönig
The nature which surrounds the Hochkönig is home to countless treasures,
many of which – even though they lie
right along the trail’s edge – are easy
to overlook. In spring and summer,
visitors are greeted by a variety-filled
program that focuses on those healthy
gifts of Mother Nature.
NEW as of this summer:
“Herb Tales” for our younger guests.
Relaxed and comfortable:
by E-bike to a mountain hut
Our website for tourers is also the
place to go if you prefer to explore the
region on two wheels. Whatever your
taste in biking, the Hochkönig Region
has a wide selection of clearly marked
routes to choose from, which are tailored to all levels of difficulty – whether sporty or laid-back, up- or downhill,
sweat-inducing or “electric”.
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A Must for E-Bikers: The ii-Tour
If you would like to explore the entire
region by E-bike, the ii-Tour is definitely not to be missed. You can also set
out from Dienten or Mühlbach.
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HOCHKÖNIG CARD
A gift that adds even more value to
your holidays. Up to the day you depart, enjoy many discounts and free
holiday offers in the Hochkönig Region.
For example: the Hochkönig Hiking
Bus and the summer lifts.
Hochkönig Tourist Office
+43 6584 20388
[email protected]
www.hochkoenig.at
GROSSGLOCKNER HIGH ALPINE ROAD
RIGHT-ROYAL
DRIVING ENJOYMENT
THE GROSSGLOCKNER
HIGH ALPINE ROAD
IS ONE OF THE MOST
BEAUTIFUL SCENIC
ROADS IN EUROPE.
IF YOU TAKE THIS DRIVE,
YOU WILL BE EXPLORING
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF
EMPEROR FRANZ JOSEPH
AND HIS BELOVED SISSI.
Austria’s highest mountain – the 3,798
meters-high Grossglockner – radiates
a magnetism and fascination that is
quite unique: Photographed by millions, it is one of the most visited
sightseeing attractions in the country.
Your journey up to the Kaiser-­FranzJosefs-Höhe (elev. 2,369 m) leads
along the Grossglockner High Alpine
Road, which last year became a listed
historic monument. It runs through
the magnificent landscapes of Hohe
Tauern National Park.
During your drive, ibex and marmots,
water falls and glacial crevasses,
summer snow fields and high-alpine
meadows flecked with flowers are
your constant companions, here in a
region which would otherwise be the
exclusive domain of experienced
mountaineers. The Grossglockner
High Alpine Road provides you with a
comfortable and astonishingly beautiful way to discover this awe-inspiring
world for yourself.
The Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe was
named after Emperor Franz Joseph,
who, together with his wife Sissi, undertook a personal tour at the base of
the Grossglockner back in 1856. 2016
marks the one hundredth anniversary
of this Habsburg emperor’s death. A
befitting occasion, then, to visit the
same lookout points once experienced
by the royal couple themselves 160
years ago.
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IDEAL FOR FAMILIES:
Located alongside the road are numerous free exhibitions, a Marmot Cinema, rustic huts as well as playgrounds. You can also take short hikes.
The road is open to cars from the beginning of May.
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
+43 662 8736730
[email protected]
www.grossglockner.at
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CYCLING & MOUNTAINBIKING
CYCLING & MOUNTAIN
BIKING IN
SALZBURGERLAND
THE PERFECT TOUR FOR EVERY BIKER.
HOW ABOUT ROAD CYCLING TODAY AND
MOUNTAIN BIKING TOMORROW? AND ON
YOUR NEXT VISIT, PERHAPS EVEN TAKE
AN E-BIKE RIDE UP TO A MOUNTAIN HUT.
SALZBURGERLAND TRULY DOES OFFER
BOUNDLESS BIKING ENJOYMENT!
Whether you are an ambitious road
cyclist, an experienced mountain
biker or prefer simply cruising the
valley bottom, SalzburgerLand entices
you with 7,000 kilometers of perfectly
signposted cycling and mountain-biking routes across every region. If you
enjoy less-demanding bike rides, the
popular Tauern Bike Path and the 450
km-long Mozart Bike Tour will offer
you the adventure you seek. The SalzburgerLand-Salzkammergut Region
is also famous as an Eldorado for road
cyclists. Likewise, the Salzburger
Sportwelt and Hohe Tauern National
Park regions promise unforgettable
biking experiences. Numerous international biking events invite you to put
your body and mind to the test, above
all the infamous “King of the Glockner”,
which takes riders to the foot of Austria’s tallest peak, the Grossglockner.
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W ith around 5,0 0 0 kilometer s of
mountain biking possible, out on the
trails and alpine meadows of our regions you will discover astonishing
very best in all of the Alps. For bike
aces and cool downhillers, no holiday
program would be complete without a
visit to one of our five top bike parks.
T h e w i de s ele c tio n of cer ti f ie d
bike-friendly hotels raises the bar on
your biking vacation even higher and
provides an ideal infrastructure for
tours spanning several days. These
certified hosts are perfectly prepared
to cater to the unique needs of bikers,
and always have the ideal touring tip
up their sleeve as well. And totally in
tune with the latest biking trends, our
14 E-bike regions provide rentals and
service for even more enjoyable cycling experiences.
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10 YEARS OF THE
EDDY MERCKX CLASSIC BIKE
MARATHON
Wheel-to-wheel with the legend: Eddy
Merckx, the most successful cyclist of
all time and avowed fan of SalzburgerLand, invites you to join him for the 10th
edition of this bike marathon through
the Fuschlsee Region and the Salzburg Lake District.
www.eddy-merckx-classic.com
tours for every taste and all levels of
physical fitness. The “Big-5 Bike
Challenge” trail is reckoned one of the
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SANKT JOHANN-ALPENDORF
BE FREE! MOUNTAIN &
GORGE EXPERIENCES
SANKT JOHANN-ALPENDORF – THE VIBRANT
HOLIDAY SPOT IN THE
HEART OF THE SALZBURG
MOUNTAINS, BASE TO
ENJOY BEAUTIFUL
MOUNTAIN HIKES AND
NATURAL WONDERS.
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Hospitality rooted in tradition!
Sankt Johann-Alpendorf has been one
of the most attractive holiday spots in
Salzburg since the late 19th century.
Hospitality ranges from basic-butauthentic farm accommodation to
exclusive rooms at four-star-superior
hotels. The ratio of guests to locals
(3,800 guest beds, 10,800 residents)
makes Sankt Johann-Alpendor f a
colorful year-round holiday destination.
The most beautiful excursion
destinations near
Sankt Johann-Alpendorf
Sankt Johann-Alpendorf lies in the
middle of SalzburgerLand, making it
an ideal base for visits to the province’s most beautiful cultural and natural attractions. Salzburg, the Festival
City, is only 55 km away, while in the
neighboring National Park valley you
will discover a magnificent world of
mountains and alpine pastures. Many
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MOUNTAIN & GORGE!
A great, variety-packed day trip for the
whole family.
Inexpensive combo ticket for Ghost
Mountain and Liechtensteinklamm in
Sankt Johann-Alpendorf.
of the sights in the area can be reached
by public transportation – including
trains and buses.
The fascination of hiking…
At higher altitudes, the sense of freedom seems almost limitless. The alpine world surrounding Sankt JohannAlpendorf offers a wealth of extraordinar y tours to local summits and
mountain huts, as well as challenging
mountaineering expeditions.
Wild Water, Fascinating Rock
Formations
Liechtensteinklamm in Sankt JohannAlpendorf is woven in legend, the most
beautiful and most visited gorge in
Austria. When it comes to its length
(ca. 1.5 km), depth (ca. 300 m), wildness and abundance of water, this
gorge is unrivaled in all of Austria.
Spooky Ghost Mountain…
A special experience for the whole
family! “Ghost Mountain” is an amusement park in a panoramic location at
1,767 m above sea level. The youngsters will bump into all kinds of ghosts
and goblins, bigger kids will love the
long slides and exciting swings, while
the grown-ups will enjoy nature and
hiking in a gloriously scenic setting.
OFFER
Sankt Johann-Alpendorf
Tourist Office
+43 6412 6036
[email protected]
www.sanktjohann.com
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VIA CULINARIA
220 CULINARY
DESTINATIONS
TO VISIT
SET OUT ON A PERSONAL JOURNEY OF EPICUREAN
DISCOVERY ALONG OUR EIGHT CULINARY PATHWAYS.
THE SYMBIOSIS OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE,
HIGHLY REGARDED PRODUCERS AND EXPERIENCED
RESTAURATEURS, PRODUCES EXCEPTIONAL CULINARY
DELICACIES.
The countless treasures of SalzburgerLand include ingredients for the
ultimate in culinary enjoyment. The
close cooperation between producers
and restaurateurs, between farmers
and cooks, provides the basis for incomparable culinar y variet y. The
long-standing tradition of a dedication
to authenticity, regionality and originality, dates back to the days of the
prince archbishops themselves. This
culinary heritage has been successfully preserved to this very day. Not
least due to the curiosity of chefs who
constantly look to expand their range
with new recipes.
The Via Culinaria leads you out along
eight Culinary Pathways to our region’s best producers and eateries.
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Delicacies at no fewer than 220 culinary addresses are just waiting to be
sampled by guests with experienced
palates, each separate destination a
culinary highlight in its own right. On
the Culinary Pathways for Gourmets,
Fish Fans, Beer & Schnapps Lovers,
Cheese Freaks, Sweet-Tooths, Hutand – new since 2015– Herb Lovers,
you will discover one carefully chosen
highlight after another. The new Culinar y Pathway for Herb Lovers, in
particular, demonstrates SalzburgerLand’s deep traditional roots on the
one hand, and its creativity on the
other. It leads out to alpine pastures
teeming with herbs, lovingly designed
herb gardens and to experienced herb
experts, who love nothing more than
to share their valuable knowledge
about nature’s healthful gifts with
their interested guests. The Via Culinaria is especially honored to have
“Chef of the Century” and Salzburg
native, Eckart Witzigmann, as their
honorary patron.
TIP
HERB LOVERS, THIS IS FOR YOU!
The “Culinary Pathway for Herb Lovers”
on the Via Culinaria opens a world of
herbs and healing plants to guests from
around the globe. In SalzburgerLand,
expert herbalists and TEH practitioners
invite you to join their cooking courses,
seminars, hikes and tastings: Where
folk medicine and pre-Christian traditions go hand in hand.
www.via-culinaria.com
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WELLSPRING OF GOOD HEALTH
SALZBURGERLAND –
A WELLSPRING
OF GOOD HEALTH
WHEN THE POWER OF NATURE COMBINES WITH
TOP-QUALITY MEDICINE, BODY, MIND AND SOUL
COULDN’T BE HAPPIER. NO WONDER, THEN, THAT
SALZBURGERLAND PROVIDES YOU WITH LONG-LASTING
SUPPORT IN YOUR QUEST FOR PERSONAL WELLBEING.
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Holidaymakers with health complaints
such as cardiovascular disease, allergies, asthma and chronic pain, are in
the perfect place here in our “Alpine
Health Region SalzburgerLand”. The
effective combination of clear alpine
air, hot springs, natural spring-fed
pools, modern clinics, specialized spa
TIP
GASTEIN VALLEY –
A PARADISE OF GOOD HEALTH
The Gastein Healing Galler y helps
combat rheumatic and inflammatory
diseases of the musculoskeletal system, respiratory tract and the skin.
The noble gas radon, which is emitted
deep within the surrounding mountains, also helps to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. The hot water
vapor produced inside the Gastein
Healing Gallery is famous far beyond
Austria’s borders for its health benefits.
gesundes.salzburgerland.com
centers and exceptio­n al hotels ensures that you enjoy good health both
during your holiday and long after your
return home. The effects of this unique
constellation of health benefits have
even been scientifically proven.
And all of which you will find in abundance right here in the beautiful pro­
vince of SalzburgerLand.
What originally began as a project, has
continued to grow ever since, with 13
different partners now united under
the umbrella “Alpine Health Region
SalzburgerLand”. From wellness
hotel to rehab center and a Healing
Gallery, the close collaboration between experts has opened up a whole
new range of treatment opportunities.
Due to our optimal altitude, even
taking a gentle stroll contributes to
improved health, and asthmatics are
able to breathe freely again in the
clear alpine air. When the water from
the tallest falls in Europe, Krimml
Water falls, plunges to the depths
below, the spray it kicks up creates a
healthful aerosol effect. The finely
nebulized particles contained in the
mist have long-lasting positive benefits for problems such as asthma and
other lung complaints.
Nutritious food and drink, good medical care, along with a healthful climate
and ready access to sports and exercise: the cocktail all of us need for
continued and improved wellbeing.
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INSIDERTIPS
HOHENSALZBURG FORTRESS
This whitewashed, majestic fortress is in constant view
high above Salzburg’s Old City. Reach the top by funicular,
lift or on foot, then enjoy breathtaking views of the city and
area peaks. After touring the fortress, stroll on the Mönchs­
berg, which offers pristine nature in the heart of the city.
www.salzburger-burgen.at
HALLEIN SALT MINE
“White gold” – mined in the Dürnberg
above Hallein for over 2,000 years –
gave the prince-archbishops the wealth to build many of Salzburg’s magnificent buildings. Today’s mine is
unforgettable for big and small. Ride
deep into the mountain and also discover a subterranean lake.
www.salzwelten.at/hallein/
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GIANT ICE CAVES IN WERFEN
Journey into the world’s biggest ice caves! See the mountain
from a whole new perspective. Eternal ice palaces of crystalline beauty, yet a destination to enjoy even on the hottest
summer day. Led by an expert, embark on an unforgettable adventure for the whole family!
www.eisriesenwelt.at
HOHE TAUERN NATIONAL PARK
... home to the Grossglockner (3,789
m), Austria’s tallest peak. A high-alpine road leads through imposing nature
and eternal ice. Krimml Waterfalls
plunges 380 m and enthralls visitors.
National Park Worlds' visitor center in
Mittersill is home to the Park’s fauna
& flora.
www.nationalpark.at
SUMMIT WORLD 3000
The Kitzsteinhorn region is a paradise with its imposing peaks, picturesque Zeller See and, at its heart, the
glacier on the "Kitz" (3,029 m). Look
forward to fantastic skiing, and visit
“Summit World 3000” for insights into
this glacial world, the National Park
and its inspiring nature.
www.kitzsteinhorn.at
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and will provide you with expert assistance at no charge.
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ARRIVAL
RAILWAY
BY AIR
MOTORWAY
A-ROAD
MAIN ROAD
BYROAD
Direct flights to Salzburg are possible from numerous European cities. Further
information is available at salzburg-airport.com / In order to continue your
journey from Salzburg Airport to our various holiday regions, an airport shuttle service is also provided. sltg.at/shuttle
GERMAN
BY RAIL
Numerous direct connections every day from Austria and Germany to Salzburg’s holiday regions, along with many additional transfer options at Salzburg
Main Station. As of December 2015, ÖBB Railjet and Intercity trains will carry
holidaymakers every half-hour from Vienna Airport directly to SalzburgerLand.
Information and bookings: oebb.at and bahn.de
Innsbruc
TYROL
BY CAR / BUS
Coming from Germany, take the A 8 autobahn (Munich-Salzburg) using the Walserberg border crossing. To reach the southern regions of SalzburgerLand,
continue on the Tauern Autobahn (A 10) in the direction of Villach. Coming from
points east (Linz/Vienna), take the A 1 autobahn to Salzburg and continue as
described above. salzburg.info/en/arrival_traffic/bus
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Credits: Publisher and responsible for content: SalzburgerLand Tourismus GmbH, A-5300 Hallwang bei Salzburg, Postfach 1, T +43 662 66 88 44, F +43 662 66 88 66, [email protected],
www.salzburgerland.com | Project Management SalzburgerLand Tourismus GmbH: Birgit
Aigner | Graphics, Layout, Composition SalzburgerLand Tourismus GmbH: Josef Wenig, Alexander Wittek | Composition: rizner.at | Graphics, Design: DBFS GmbH | Photo Editing: Werbegrafik
Mühlbacher | Managing Editor: Birgit Aigner | Texts: Franziska Lipp, Magdalena Fazal-Ahmad |
Photos: SalzburgerLand Tourismus GmbH, local and regional tourist offices, Achim Meurer, ÖBB/
Harald Eisenberger & Partners | Copyediting: Caroline Sloan | Translation: Stephen Micklethwaite |
Print: Sandler print&more, Marbach
Status: February 2016 | All prices in Euro; Not liable for errors or inaccuracies. Subject to change.
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