Active 2008 - brochures from Austria

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Conents and Editorial
So near to heaven
Hiking
Hiking
Water
Muscle power
That joyous feeling
True evergreens
Treasure seekers and buggalo hunters
Holidays with children
Addresses
Active 2008
Summer sports in Austria
Special offers and extensive information on active holidays in Austria.
contents.
ÖSTERREICH WERBUNG, SALZBURGER LAND TOURISMUS
editorial. H
Petra Stolba
Austrian National Tourist Office
olidays in Austria. Some of us spend half
challenge of white-water rafting in the mountains
our lives working at a desk. Our minds revolve
will feel the thrill of teamwork and adventure long
around our job and day-to-day routine. But on
after the event. Water attracts us: Austria has 300
holiday we can really come to life. So, treat your body
bathing lakes of enviable purity and some of the
to fresh air, unspoilt Nature, an invigorating climate,
world’s finest golf courses. Riding stables, child-
pure water. As your body strives for balance and
friendly farms, hiking villages, climbing camps,
adapts to exercise, your heart and mind find their
tennis hotels, schools for surfing, kiting and
rhythm. With every stride in the mountains, the
wakeboarding – Austria will get you moving.
cares of everyday life become less significant until
A very warm welcome to you all. I wish you
they vanish altogether. What does Austria actually
an eventful activity holiday in Austria.
look like from the air? Paragliders and hanggliders
have the answer. And brave souls who take the
Yours, Petra Stolba
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Hiking in Austria is a real delight.
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What the Austrian Provinces can offer.
20 sheer enjoyment.
It feels good to bathe in really pure water.
22 water.
24 muscle power.
Cycling in Austria combines sport and culture.
26 cycling.
28 that joyous feeling.
Discovering the most beautiful areas in walking shoes.
30 true evergreens.
Golf, riding and tennis are among the most popular sports.
32 running, nordic walking, riding, golf, tennis.
38 treasure-seekers and buffalo hunters.
We have come up with all sorts of ideas for children.
40 holiday with children.
45 jangling nerves.
A couple of special adrenalin rushes for the really brave.
48 important addresses.
hiking.
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1 The view is stunning from the
Kirchlispitze in the Rätikon, Vorarlberg
2 Hiking over lush alpine meadows near
the Rauchkögerl in the Gasteinertal
So near to heaven
The high one experiences when hiking in Austria does not
necessarily have anything to do with the altitude
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f hiking had been invented in Austria –
as if it were taken straight from a travel
who would have been surprised? This
film. Here one really is accompanied
country is so rich in wonderful hiking
once in a while by eagles living in the
areas, that even couch potatoes quickly
wild. In the west, the trail leads as far
get the taste for it. From majestic moun-
as the Arlberg, in the east to Kalms,
tains and primeval upland pastures via
which is already at the gateway to the
vast, dense forests and flower-filled
Salzburger Land – and incidentally at the
meadows to gentle hills and vineyards –
foot of the highest mountain in Austria:
the variety is such that it offers the right
the Grossglockner.
holiday destination for every requirement
At which point we would already be in
and taste. If you are fit and climb up the
the lushest province of Austria, whose
peaks in the west of the country, you will
particular beauty is motivation enough
be rewarded with breathtaking panora-
to explore it on foot. The Salzburger
mas. The Muttersberg in Vorarlberg, for
Almenweg links about 120 alpine
example, provides an unforgettable view
pastures or Almen, and in so doing
of the Rätikon and into the Silvretta.
leads past romantic mountain lakes and
And the Tiroler Adlerweg – at about
thundering waterfalls. The Grossarltal
500 km the longest continuous hiking
valley is enticing too with its idyllic alpine
trail in Europe – looks not just from its
pasture trails and the cosy mountain
German name of “Tirolean eagle trail”
lodges by the wayside.
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Delicious treats such as fresh farm-baked
trail, along the course of the Talbach’s
Blossom Trail” in Burgenland is trans-
bread with home-made cheese taste
‘wild waters’ from its source in the high
formed in spring into a sea of white
particularly good after exercise in the
mountains to where it joins the Enns.
blossom, and autumn suffuses the
fresh air.
Nerves jangle particularly when crossing
forests and vineyards of Styria and Lower
Discovering Austria on foot is not just a
the vertiginous suspension bridge across
Austria with flaming colours. You can
delightful, but an educational adventure:
the Riesachfall – Styria’s highest waterfall.
combine walking with wine-tasting along
A wealth of themed hiking trails gives a
The “Tal der Stürzenden Wasser” in
the “Weinberg.Walking.Weg” in the
good insight along the way into the
Carinthia, besides its imposing waterfalls,
southern wine-growing region. The trail
special characteristics or history of a
offers a similar adrenalin rush on a sus-
leads past some idyllic wine cellars –
region. The “Teufelsgraben” or “Devil’s
pension bridge, which spans the massive
spontaneous wine tastings are definitely
Dyke” in Salzburg awaits the hiker, with
ravine, at 175 m the longest in the Alps.
on the cards. Several themed hiking trails
focus on one of the most important habi-
romantic legends and information about
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the special geological features of the
On the other hand, landscapes in the
tats in the country: the forest. You can
area. Equally gripping is the 12 km
east of the country are perfect for those
appreciate the magic of this pristine
Styrian “Wilde Wasser” themed hiking
who prefer gentler pleasures. The “Cherry
world when walking along the tranquil
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For every taste
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NOSTALGIC. On the Semmeringbahnweg you can hike along the old, World
Heritage railway line from Semmering to
Mürzzuschlag. Restaurants tempt you with
typical Styrian dishes along the way.
Information. www.spitalamsemmering.com
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HISTORICAL. The 2,000 year old Via
Claudia Augusta Roman road is one of the
most important cultural hiking trails in the
Alps, and leads past numerous archaeological
and historical cultural monuments in the Tirol.
Information. www.asi.at or www.zugspitzarena.at
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PLEASURABLE. “Kostaleweg” means
much the same as the “Try Our Tasty
Samples Trail” – the name says it all. On the
Gerlitzen in Carinthia, four mountain lodge
owners offer hikers delicious home-made
snacks. A tour of all the lodges takes seven
hours.
Information. www.da-lacht-das-herz.at
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EXCITING. Anyone daring to swing
across a precipice will never forget it.
Suspension bridges, parachute swings,
barefoot paths and water sports are the
highlights on the three kilometre “Trail of
Metamorphoses” near Eibiswald in Styria.
Information. www.suedweststeiermark.com
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EDUCATIONAL. On the Geo-Trail in
Carinthia, 500 million years of the Earth’s
history pass you by in a few hours. The trail,
with five different paths, is a total of 20 km.
Information. www.naturarena.at
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1 A quick dip gives tired legs new
strength, here in the Schiederweiher
in Hinterstoder
2 The Dachstein Sky-Walk at 2,700 m:
one of the most spectacular viewing
platforms in the Alps
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3 An alpine pasture: Early morning in
the Hohe Tauern National Park in the
Salzburger Land
PICTURESQUE. Gustav Klimt often
enjoyed visits to the Upper Austrian lake
Attersee. The theme trail “Klimt at the
Attersee” leads you directly to all the places
once frequented by the Viennese Art
Nouveau painter.
“Trail of the Senses”, or take in the vast
Information. www.attersee.at
scale of everything on an exhilarating
is by far the most densely forested in the
REJUVENATING. The Jungbrunnenweg
“Fountain of Youth Trail” in the Salzburger
Land does what it promises. Over 200
different medicinal herbs and flowers grow
along the trail and physical exercises, forest
lore and stories about herbs have an
invigorating effect.
country. Vorarlberg makes Nature fun for
Information. www.jungbrunnenweg.at
its younger guests. On the interactive
AGRICULTURAL. How much milk does a
cow yield per day, and what does freshly
mown hay feel like? Questions like these are
answered on the Vierjahreszeitenweg “Four
Seasons Trail” on the Hahnenkamm above
Kitzbühel.
“Treetop Trail” by the River Inn, where you
follow aerial walkways up to twenty metres
above the ground. And in Styria a ramble
inevitably leads into woods – this province
forest adventure trail in Großes Walsertal
they can have answers to questions such
as “How far can a deer jump?”
Link tips to the text...
can be found on page 23 of this magazine.
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Information. www.kitzbuehel.com
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austria’s hiking villages
“Brettljause”. An excursion into the mountains is not complete without a tasty
Brettljause, all sorts of cold food served on a wooden platter. This dish strengthens
the legs, and makes one fit for such a long hike. A typical Austrian Brettljause has
bacon and farmhouse bread, but must also include a piece of cheese and smoked
The magic of walking …
stunning natural attractions, original character and the natural lie
of the land.
he natural landscapes in the No 1 hiking country in Europe, Austria,
are breathtaking and full of variety. The Austrians themselves are a
charming people and warm-hearted hosts, who, in addition to old-fashioned
values and high standards of quality, have “outstanding landscapes” right
on their doorsteps – the perfect hiking holiday.
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For 17 years Austria’s hiking villages have served the best hiking
regions in the Alps, from Bregenzerwald with its architecturally charming
villages to Burgenland, where easy-going hikers feel particularly at
home. Each of the 50 or so hiking destinations provides a unique
experience. Many of them change with the seasons, from winter
sports resort to enchanting summer mountain village. Not a trace
of skiing, just the cable cars to remind you, and there to make the
ascent so much easier.
The magic of walking in Austria’s hiking villages is a harmony of pristine
natural landscapes, hiking trails characterised by excellent signposting,
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You can start making your preparations for 2008 as early as December,
with the new hiking brochure and its touring supplement. Naturally you can
also hike virtually from village to village on the Internet, as some 600 hiking
tours are available online. From 2008 there will also be an information
channel for climbing enthusiasts.
If you have already set your heart on a holiday in Austria’s hiking villages,
holiday packages can be identified quickly and comfortably online. Using
the holiday planner, hike your way in four simple steps to a tailor-made
package. Experience the magic of walking … in Austria’s hiking villages,
the hiking specialists.
Information.
Österreichs Wanderdörfer
A-9500 Villach, Unterwollaniger Strasse 53
Tel. +43 (0)4242/25 75 31
[email protected]
www.wandern-in-oesterreich.at
N AT I O N A L PA R K R E G I O N H O H E TA U E R N O S T T I R O L , Ö S T E R R E I C H W E R B U N G / L E H M A N N H .
Travelling on foot to Austria’s hiking villages
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hard sausage. One might perhaps add a couple of radishes, farmhouse butter and an
apple or plum. At lunchtime there might be a slice of juicy roast pork with crackling.
The meal is rounded off with a home-distilled schnapps to aid digestion, and suitably
fortified, one can set off again.
Book your hiking for 2008 now
lower austria
salzburger land
On the heels of the dairyman …
… Enjoy hiking from lodge to lodge in the “Valley of the alpine
pastures”
xperience the charm of cosy lodges, the scent of flower-filled pastures, the purity of crystal-clear mountain lakes and the breathtaking
panorama in the Hohe Tauern National Park. 40 managed pastures,
250 km of the best waymarked hiking trails and 120 km of mountain bike
routes await you in the two hiking villages of Grossarl and Hüttschlag.
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he informative, 120 page brochure covering Austria’s hiking villages
is the ideal hiking holiday planner, providing valuable information and
• the TOP hiking destinations • an overview of the 40,000 km hiking trail
network • the important details about the hiking service and web
addresses • the loveliest photographs
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Order free of charge the hiking brochure including touring supplement
by telephone on +43 (0)4242/25 75 31 or on the Internet at
Further highlights of the package:
• Summer service of Grossarl cableways • hiking shuttle bus and taxis to
the pastures • guided cycle and mountain tours • fishing, swimming,
tennis • wellness and Nordic walking • over 100 tour tips and interactive
hiking map on the Internet • varied accommodation in the “Alpine Rose
Weeks” and “Farmers’ Autumn in the Valley of Pastures” Packages:
7 nights/half-board in a 3-star hotel including 1 Almjause packed lunch,
1 ascent by cable car, 1 hiking map starting at €263
(Details and further offers on the Internet)
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Information. Österreichs
Wanderdörfer, A-9500 Villach
Unterwollaniger Strasse 53
Tel. +43 (0)4242/25 75 31
[email protected]
Active in the Waldviertel region
he Waldviertel is an unforgiving land. The region in northern
Austria stretches from the Danube to the Thayatal. Mysterious moors,
clear pools, rivers deeply cut into the valleys, chains of hills and even
1,000 m peaks – the Waldviertel – variety in the North. This pure, fresh
landscape can most perceptively be discovered on foot.
150 hiking routes covering more than 2,000 km of dedicated
hiking trails.
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Information & booking.
Waldviertel Tourismus
A-3910 Zwettl, Sparkassenplatz 4
Tel. +43 (0)2822/541 09
[email protected]
www.waldviertel.or.at
Tourismusverband Großarltal
A-5611 Großarl 1
Tel. +43 (0)6414/281, Fax: -81 93
[email protected]
www.grossarltal.info
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Apfelstrudel. It is known in the whole of Austria, but also far beyond.
styria
upper austria
The art of preparation of a true Apfelstrudel is primarily in the rolling out of the
pastry. Tradition requires that the dough for the Strudel is thin enough for one to be
able to read a newspaper through it. The filling is then laid on it, and lovingly rolled
Ramsau am Dachstein –
the source of your strength
The region for sports and exercise on three floors. www.ramsau.com
pend your summer in the mountains – at your own rhythm. Whether
running, as a hiker, climber or Nordic walker. All these sports promote
body fitness in a pleasant, rhythmical and active way, clearly assisted by
the climate in the resort of Ramsau on the Dachstein. Action and fun for
the whole family in the Ramsau Leisure Park, with the children’s climbing
route, Nature and environment experience trail, high ropes course and
much more.
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Running and Nordic walking courses from 1.5 to 42 km
Cycle and mountain bike path network
Indoor training centre for teams, clubs and individuals
Hiking, scrambling and climbing on 3 levels
Training centre on the Dachstein Glacier
Glacier cross-country ski runs, ski tours centre, snowboard fun park
Sky walk, ice rink
Ask for the free information package
Tourismusverband Ramsau am Dachstein
A-8972 Ramsau am Dachstein
Ramsau 40/5
Tel. +43 (0)3687/818 33, Fax: 810 85
www.ramsau.com
Alpine wellness –
1,600 m above sea-level
njoy a holiday with mountain lodge flair, extensive wellness offers
and a family atmosphere. Guided hiking tours, a hikers’ taxi, an
Alpinewellness complex with sauna, Brechlbad sauna, heated wooden
tub bath and natural bathing pool, rooms with shower/WC, half-board
with organic breakfast buffet and regional delicacies.
Hiking friends – Hallstatt/
Dachstein Salzkammergut
Alpine wellness taster package: 3 or 4 nights half-board, including
introduction to Nordic walking with trainer, sticks for hire, a guided hike,
one massage from €199/person
reathe the refreshing mountain air and renew your strength with a
hearty platter of local produce. Anticipate the pleasure of stunning
panoramas like the Hallstätter See, the Gosausee or the Krippenstein.
Or walk through the “Eternal Wall” and enjoy the unique view into the
World Heritage Region. “There’s no sin on the Alpine pasture”
hiking packages start at €136 per person for 5 days.
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Inneres Salzkammergut
A-4822 Bad Goisern, Kirchengasse 4
Tel. +43 (0)6135/83 29, Fax: DW 74
[email protected]
www.wanderfreunde-dachstein.at
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Tonnerhütte
A-8822 Mühlen,
Tel. und Fax: +43 (0)3586/300 77
[email protected]
www.tonnerhuette.at
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up. The traditional filling of Apfelstrudel consists of finely chopped apples, cinnamon, currants
and roasted breadcrumbs. It should be eaten straight from the oven, lightly dusted with icing sugar.
Apfelstrudel is often served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, and sometimes
also with warm vanilla sauce or custard.
carinthia
tirol
Lake and mountain encounters
around the Millstätter See
Discover the lake and mountains around the Millstätter See
n mystical Mirnock mountain, Millstätter Alpe and in the
Granatschlucht (garnet ravine), your hike becomes an exciting
treasure hunt for blood-red garnets.
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Noah himself used a lamp of garnets to steer the Ark safely on a dark
night. Egyptians, Greeks and Romans adorned themselves with the
bright, deep red gemstone. Known in the Middle Ages by the name
“carbuncle”, the garnet was particularly prized in the 19th Century – as
the “Bohemian Garnet” it graced the heads of the European
aristocracy.
Have your precious find polished by one of the local garnet polishers,
and its power will protect you.
The Zillertal has to be enjoyed
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n the heart of the Tirol, surrounded by the majestic panorama of
the Zillertal and Tuxer Alps with 55 three-thousand-metre-peaks, the
Zillertal valley has about 1,000 km of hiking routes between 500 and
3,500 m above sea-level, which make the hearts of mountain and
Nature lovers beat faster. 35% of the Zillertal has been declared a
High Mountain Nature Reserve.
No wonder that in this region no one sits still for long, because with
the Zillertal Activcard you are ideally equipped for every adventure
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All the advantages at a glance
• Free travel on the Zillertal cableways
• Free entry to the Zillertal open air swimming pools
• Free use of most public transport in the region
• Free entry to the Königsleiten observatory
• At least 10% reduction at over 40 “advantage partners”
• Special offer for families
Availability: from 6 days
Price: from €39.80 for adults
Infocenter Millstätter See, A-9871 Seeboden
Thomas-Morgenstern-Platz 1
Tel. +43 (0)4766/37 00-0
[email protected]
www.millstaettersee.at
Zillertal Tourismus GmbH
A-6262 Schlitters, Bundesstrasse 27d
Tel. +43 (0)5288/871 87, Fax: -1
[email protected]
www.zillertal.at
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Dumpling paradise. One thing you can’t avoid in Austria is the dumpling. The Knödel is
tirol
vorarlberg
the perfect example of traditional cuisine. This speciality is differently prepared in each region
and enjoyed as a side dish or main course. The Waldviertel dumpling is made from potatoes,
which goes excellently with roast pork, or there’s the Semmelknödel, a dumpling made of
Lech am Arlberg …
… is a place in this world, which was voted “Europe’s Most
Beautiful Village” in 2004 and is among the “Best of the Alps”.
Unique to Lech is the active inclusive card, which you receive free of
charge with one overnight stay. The following are included:
• all open cable cars and chairlifts
• the local and hiking shuttle buses
• childcare in the Kids Active Club
• selected guided hikes
• forest swimming pool with flume
and children’s pool
• football pitch, tennis courts and
indoor tennis court
• fitness course and Welltain® Trail
• the green fee at the Lech Golf Academy (driving range,
putting green and 3 holes)
• library, heritage museum, slide lectures, open-air concerts
• Lech Leisure Centre: minigolf, pit-pat, billiards, toddlers’ and
babies’ paradise
Welltain®: The fitness formula of the mountains is a new formula
for experiencing exercise and relaxation in Nature, so increasing your
physical and mental well-being.www.welltain.at
More holiday fun for the
whole family …
… in St. Anton am Arlberg with the Summer Active Card
ore holiday fun for young and old. The offer includes guided hikes,
mountain bike tours, summer curling, Nordic walking, golf taster
courses, a torchlight walk, archery and ball sports.
The Summer Aktive Card also includes equipment and guides, who
initiate newcomers into each sport.. Younger guests between five and
14 years old can be given a treat with Hoppl’s adventure programme.
From Monday to Friday a friendly bunny rabbit has put various
activities on his programme for you.
The Summer AktiveCard 2008, which is valid from the beginning of
July to the middle of September, gives you a large number of reductions
and is available free of charge when booking at numerous hotels and
guest houses.
Visit the St. Anton am Arlberg holiday region and enjoy
new experiences.
A-6580 St. Anton am Arlberg
Tel. +43 (0)5446/226 90
Fax: +43 (0)5446/25 32
[email protected]
www.stantonamarlberg.com
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Lech Zürs Tourismus GmbH
A-6764 Lech am Arlberg, Dorf 2
Tel. +43 (0)5583/21 61-0, Fax: 31 55
[email protected]
www.lech-zuers.at
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diced bread rolls. Tirolean dumplings contain pieces of smoked meat and are eaten in a hearty beef broth or with
cabbage. Everyone with a sweet tooth loves Topfen- und Marillenknödel dumplings made from curd cheese and
apricots, rolled in sugared breadcrumbs. In winter, and therefore in all the ski lodges, the preference is for Germknödel
yeast dumplings, filled with stewed plums, drizzled with melted butter, and dusted with ground poppy seeds and sugar.
vorarlberg
Tradition, flair & charm …
… are the attributes that our guests appreciate
ompletely refurbished rooms and suites are available
from autumn 2007. Enjoy gastronomic highlights on our sun terrace
or in the Martin Stüberl restaurant. Pamper yourself with total relaxation
in our wellness facility.
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Lech in summer: green alpine pastures, clear mountain lakes, blue sky –
and in addition, the active inclusive card free of charge: childcare, free
use of cable cars, bus, guided hikes and much more.
Burghotel
+43 (0)5583/229 10
[email protected]
Hotel Austria
+43 (0)5583/238 20
[email protected]
Hotel Mohnenfluh
+43 (0)5583/331 10
[email protected]
Hotel Tannbergerhof, A-6764 Lech
Tel. +43 (0)5583/22 02
Fax: +43 (0)5583/33 13
[email protected]
www.tannbergerhof.com
Hotel Jägeralpe
+43 (0)5583/42 50
[email protected]
Hotel Gotthard
+43 (0)5583/356 00
[email protected]
Wanderparadies Arlberg
hiking paradise
iscover Arlberg’s mountainous world. Flower-filled alpine pastures
and steep peaks. Mountain adventures and sophisticated hospitality.
Free active inclusive card. Use of all summer cable cars free of charge.
Hiking shuttle buses. Forest swimming pool. Guided hikes with our
registered guides are included. The “Arlberg Wanderer” family hotels for
hikers make the best time of the year into an unforgettable experience.
Personal service, luxurious wellness facilities and lovingly furnished
hotels make holidays in the Arlberg special. In the winter too, Arlberg
provides a winter fairy tale beyond compare. Fantastic pistes, unique
deep-snow slopes, winter hiking trails and cross-country ski runs.
D I E A R L B E R G WA N D E R E R , TA N N B E R G E R H O F, H O T E L B E R G H O F
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Die Arlberg Wanderer
A-6764 Lech am Arlberg
Omesberg 119
[email protected]
www.arlbergwanderer.at
Wanderlust with fun
lpine luxury with extravagant charm: The exclusive Welltain® partner
hotel can be reached from the resort comfortably in its own lift. The
quiet rooms offer extraordinary views. Experiences for the senses await
you in the elegant spa. The neat garden terrace is the perfect place to
relax and is right beside the Golf Academy. Unique: the active inclusive
card is your free leisure ticket (local and hiking buses, forest swimming
pool, guided hikes, golf ...).
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der berghof, A-6764 Lech
Tel. +43 (0)5583/26 35
Fax: +43 (0)5583/26 35-5
[email protected]
www.derberghof.at
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Wiener Schnitzel. Where the Wiener Schnitzel got its name is a question
burgenland
salzburger land
considered way beyond the Austrian capital. However, it is certain that the “genuine
Wiener” is made from veal. It can be found on menus nationwide and is often made
with pork or, more recently, turkey. But the most important thing is the preparation:
Best Health Austria – feeling good with a guarantee of quality
“I have very simple tastes” Oscar Wilde confessed. “I am always happy with the best.”
n order to be true to this claim, the businesses listed
below were checked against the EU’s most stringent
criteria by independent experts and from the point of view
of guests, and may thus claim the following marks of
quality:
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A feel-good experience with demonstrable health benefits,
the best care by trained and particularly friendly and attentive staff, as well as the integration of regional and local
resources incorporated into the total package and activity
programmes. The businesses are checked annually.
Detailed information and other excellent
businesses are at:
Best Health Austria Gesellschaft für Gesundheitstourismus mbH, A-9523 Landskron/Villach
Tel. +43 (0)4242/442 00-50
[email protected]
“alpannonia® –
boundless hiking”
Hay life instead of high life
alpannonia® is a 104 km long distance hiking trail, which lies between
the furthest peaks of the Eastern Alps and the Hungarian Plain. This
themed altitude and panoramic trail provides unique hiking pleasure.
The distinctly different regions from the alpine region of Semmering über
Hochwechsel (1,743 m) via the densely forested mid-alpine area of the
Burgenland down to the vineyards around Köszeg in Hungary can comfortably be walked in six days. Dotted along the hiking system with its
main trail and feeders
there are alpannonia®
hiking hosts, who are
happy to provide specialist accommodation
and services for hikers.
ikers have access to
long-established
farmland on 365 days a
year. Whether in the
mountains or by the
lakes – a multi-faceted
landscape with so much
to enjoy awaits you
throughout the year.
Fresh air and magnificent views, delicious local delicacies, the chance to stay in luxurious
holiday apartments or comfortable rooms with a snug and cosy atmosphere. With all this, traditional hospitality, cycling, riding or simply lying
back and savouring the fragrance of freshly cut hay – this is the
unscripted holiday experience in the land of farms.
1 week from as little as €150 per person/night with breakfast.
Category: 2 flowers
Farms to hike to in the Salzburger Land
KOMET Incoming
A-7423 Pinkafeld, Ing.-Julius-Raab-Strasse 7a
Tel. +43 (0)3357/460 03-21
[email protected]
www.suedburgenland.info, www.alpannonia.at
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Landesverein Urlaub am Bauernhof
A-5024 Salzburg, Schwarzstrasse 19
Tel. +43 (0)662/87 05 71-248, Fax: -326
[email protected]
www.salzburg.farmholidays.com
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Further
information at
www.alpannonia.at
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The following hotels and businesses in this list are
certificated and count among the best:
• Gesundheitshotel Klosterberg (Lower Austria) health hotel,
page 15. • Thermenresort Warmbad-Villach (Carinthia)
thermal spa resort, page 35. • Thermenparadies Der
Karawankenhof (Carinthia) thermal spa paradise, page 40
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The meat is beaten to about four millimetres thick, then coated in flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs,
and fried on both sides until golden brown. Traditionally, the Wiener Schnitzel is served with parsley
potatoes, a green salad or potato salad. The essentional extra is a lemon wedge, which one squeezes
over the golden brown, crisp coating.
Alpine Spa Haus Hirt****
salzburger land
“Moisl’s wonderful hiking and
wellness world with ❤”
s soon as you cross the threshold of our hotel, you escape from
everyday life and enter a wonderful world of well-being, Moisl’s
wellness world anno 1890. Our fabulous massage and beauty department
(St. Barth) will spoil you with gorgeous, aromatic essences. Feel-good
baths to enjoy – it all
brings sunshine to the
soul. We look forward
to seeing you.
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The hideaway in the Alps. An idyllic spot where you can lose yourself, in
order to conquer the mountains. You will find a stylish base camp with a
refreshingly new “feel”, as a bridge to the breathtaking natural world in
the heart of the Alps, with waterfalls and hot springs. Aveda Spa – former
refuge of many famous artists (Thomas Mann).
Alpine Spa Haus Hirt****
Ihr Hideaway in den Alpen
A-5640 Bad Gastein
An der Kaiserpromenade
Tel. +43 (0)6434/27 97, Fax: -48
Alpine wellness –
days of pleasure.
3 nights/4 days,
3/4 pension, 1 partial
body massage,
1 rock oil bath,
1 hayseed bath,
€199 per person
Information & booking. Hotel Moisl
A-5441 Abtenau, Markt 26
Tel. +43 (0)6243/22 32-0
Fax: +43 (0)6243/22 10-612
[email protected]
www.hotelmoisl.at
Mountains & thermal spas
The Gastein hiking specialists. In the middle of the imposing mountain panorama of the Hohen
Tauern, where crystal-clear, healing spa water has gushed from the primeval rocks for thousands of
years, lies the Gasteinertal valley. It makes every “hiking heart” beat faster with its vast array of
Nature’s treasure and clear, invigorating mountain air, reaching from the ancient and friendly hamlet
up to the exclusive resort nestling against the steep slope with its thundering waterfall.
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It is in this way that hiking makes truly joyful friends. The service provided at the 13 hotels
designated “hiking specialists” makes a hiking holiday in the Gasteinertal a real delight. Holiday guests
here take part in guided hikes, travel in chauffeur-driven comfort by hiking taxi to the starting point of
the most magnificent tours and are brought back down after a strenuous day in the mountains.
A further plus is the free loan of equipment (sticks and backpack) as well as a complete hiking
information pack.
Hiking and feel-good package (24.05.–18.10.08)
• 7 nights inclusive of the respective meals • 6 days free ascents and descents on all Gastein
cableways • 1 entry to the alpine spa in Bad Hofgastein • 1 entry to the rock spa in Bad Gastein
• free equipment rental at “Sport Bergfreund” (backpack and sticks) • Gastein hiking information pack
• 1x gold panning • 1x guided hike “on the track of gold”
starting at €304 per person in a double room
Gasteiner Wanderspezialisten
A-5630 Bad Hofgastein, Tauernplatz 1
Tel. +43 (0)6432/33 93-102, Fax: -120
[email protected]
www.wandergastein.com
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Stuffed noodles. It is not just dumplings that are deliciously stuffed in
Austria, noodles are too. The dough is rolled out thinly, and given a piquant or sweet
filling. Popular Carinthian Kasnudel have a mixture of curd cheese and potato,
flavoured with mint or chervil. After filling, the dough is sealed all round by hand
carinthia
Faaker See is ON THE MOVE
he Faaker See lake is idyllically placed in the heart of Carinthia.
It’s impossible to resist a ramble in the fresh air of the magnificent
Karawanken mountain range with the imposing Mittagskogel and more
gentle hills.
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Whether you prefer a climbing tour in the Kanzianiberg rock climbing
practice area, an active adventure with canoeing, Nordic walking, running,
mountain biking or survival training, a cross-country tour on tracks which
end where the tour begins – everything is possible in one of the most
beautiful regions by the Faaker See in Carinthia.
A special highlight is the Alpine-Adria hiking week. Discover the loveliest
hiking trails in Carinthia, Italy and Slovenia with a professional guide. Take
the hiking shuttle bus to explore some breathtaking mountain panoramas
and secrets of Nature. An experience for all the senses.
Dorfhotel is naturally beautiful
he sun glistens on the Faaker See, with its backdrop of magnificent
mountains, green forests and lush meadows. DORFHOTEL on the
Faaker See is a collection of lovingly restored, genuine farmhouses in the
very middle of the triangle formed by Carinthia, Italy and Slovenia.
The rustically comfortable apartments provide ample space for a relaxed
holiday. Surrounded by Nature, you can discover the many attractions of the
mountain world in all four seasons. On a sunrise hike on the Ferlacher
Spitze, a pleasant family ramble or an altitude hike up onto the Mittagskogel, our professional mountain guide will show you the most beautiful
hiking trails in the region. Back from your hike, there’s nothing better than a
dip in the Faaker Sea or a soothing treatment in the wellness facility.
Take time out all to yourself.
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1 week in an apartment for up to 4 persons starting at €343
Tourismusinformation Faak am See
A-9583 Faak am See
Dietrichsteinerstrasse 2
Tel. +43 (0)4254/21 10, Fax: -21
[email protected], www.faakersee.at
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Information & booking. DORFHOTEL
A-9582 Latschach o.d. Faaker See
Dorfstrasse 26
Tel. +43 (0)4254/23 84, Fax: -404
[email protected]
www.dorfhotel.com
D O R F H O T E L , V I - FA - O S , K Ä R N T E N W E R B U N G
DORFHOTEL – here I feel at home.
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in a jagged pattern. Carinthian Schlipfkrapfen are somewhat smaller pasta pockets, with a
spinach or meat filling. The dough of the Tirolean Schlutzkrapfen on the other hand is made
from a mixture of rye and wheat flour. But one thing they all have in common:
They all taste delicious.
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lower austria
“Boundless” hiking in
Carinthia’s Natural Arena
pring, summer or autumn
– hiking is always in
season in the five holiday
regions of Gailtal, Gitschtal,
Lesachtal, Weissensee and
Nassfeld-Hermagor-Pressegger See. Because this lake and
valley holiday paradise in the
south-west of Carinthia, directly on the Italian border, provides a wide variety
of options: 1,000 km of signposted trails in the Carnic and Gailtal Alps –
ranging from an undemanding ramble round a lake or up to a pasture, to
strenuous climbs on Alpine peaks. The combination of a hiking and
swimming holiday is ideal – bathing in the absolutely pure lake water of the
Weissensee and Pressegger See, plus 52 Alpine adventure programmes
such as white-water rafting or canyoning. The 26 themed hiking trails make
this sun-blessed region a “themed hiking park” for the whole family.
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The other holiday
herapeutic fasting with hiking means saying “stop”, to cleanse
oneself, throw ballast overboard and bring body, mind and soul back
into harmony – underpinned by plenty of exercise in the fresh, clear air.
Simply breathe deeply and take in oxygen, draw strength and recharge
batteries. The package price for 10 days in a double room per person
starts at €764. Feel-good summer: 25.7.–17.8.2008, starting at €45.
Package offers: Luxury for Him & Her, Nordic walking, hiking week,
detox and inner body cleansing.
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Gesundheitshotel Klosterberg****
A-3921 Langschlag 170
Tel. +43 (0)2814/82 76, Fax: -170
[email protected]
www.klosterberg.at
Kärntens Naturarena
A-9620 Hermagor, Hauptstrasse 14
Tel. +43 (0)4282/31 31-0, Fax: -31
[email protected]
www.naturarena.com/wandern
The fascination of Alpine Gösing
Exercise, Nature and well-being on your doorstep
lpenhotel Gösing nestles in 1,000 hectares of its own forest with an
uninterrupted view of the mighty Ötscher peak. Careful attention to detail and
the most modern 4-star standards make this century old hotel something rather
special. The variety of options available allows us to fulfil your individual wishes.
K Ä R N T E N S N AT U R A R E N A , G E S U N D H E I T S H O T E L K L O S T E R B E R G , A L P E N H O T E L G Ö S I N G , Ö W / FA N K H A U S E R
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The Ötscher region provides the optimum conditions to feed a passion for hiking.
For first-timers, but also for hiking veterans, there are endless choices in the
Ötscher-Tormäuer nature park, the Ötschergräben, the 2,000 metre high Ötscher,
the Tiroler Kogel, the Hochbärneck, the local mountain pastures and the many
alpine hiking paths.
In winter many of the hiking paths and mountain routes can also be conquered
with snowshoes and touring skis, or you can try out cross-country skiing on the
hotel’s own trail. Following a day’s exertions, treat your body and soul to time out
as well: Indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam bath, infra-red cabin, massages,
beauty treatment, ayurvedic treatments, fitness room, and a tennis court leave
no wish unsatisfied.
The Alpenhotel Gösing – your personal retreat close to home.
Alpenhotel Gösing
A-3221 Gösing an der Mariazellerbahn 4
Tel. +43 (0)2728/217
[email protected]
www.goesing.at
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Kaiserschmarren. There are a number of legends surrounding the
creation of the Kaiserschmarren. However, one thing is certain: This sweet dessert
tasted exceptionally good to Kaiser Franz Joseph I, so he made Kaiserschmarren
one of Austria’s most famous dishes. For Kaiserschmarren, a batter of flour,
upper austria
Enjoyment of Nature: Short
holidays on the Danube
he Donauengtal European Conservation Area between
Hofkirchen in Lower Bavaria and Aschach/Donau in
Upper Austria is a unique nature reserve. More than 2,888 km
and the longest river in Central Europe, the Danube has
been an artery, not just for humans, but also for a huge variety
of flora and fauna.
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can be found in the new, free brochure “Experience Nature”.
For example, “A Guest of Dr Faustus” in the Hotel
Faustschlössl in Feldkirchen/ Donau costs €148 per
person in a double room for two nights with half-board and
numerous services. Alternatively, you can hike “With your
backpack through the Danube Valley” from Passau to the
Schlögener Donauschlinge starting at €199 per person
in a double room including luggage transport and three
boat trips.
This project is supported in the
context of the EU Community Intitiative
Interreg III A Bavaria/Austria with grants
from the European Fund for Regional
Development, the Upper Austria Nature
Conservation Department and the
Landkreis Passau.
Werbegemeinschaft Donau OÖ
A-4040 Linz, Lindengasse 9
Tel. +43 (0)732/72 77-800
[email protected]
www.donaunatur.com
Experience the pleasures of hiker-friendly Gmunden
he most agreeable way of getting to know the Salzkammergut round Gmunden is
definitely on foot. You need nothing more than a spring in your step and strong
footwear to explore for example the trails on Grünberg mountain (1,004 m).
Gmunden’s local mountain is an eldorado for lovers of hiking, and provides a view of
its big brother, the Traunstein (1,691 m) with the Ramsaueralm, Laudachalm and
Mairalm. Guests at the Schlosshotel Freisitz Roith even have their rucksacks packed
for them. Light natural produce from the region provides sustenance for the hike, and
with a detailed hiking map it would be very hard to get lost. The tour is best undertaken with Sepp Vockenhuber, Freisitz Roith’s captain of the MS “Hocklecken”, who is
not just an enthusiastic mountaineer (with Matterhorn experience), but also knows at
close quarters virtually every corner of his beloved Salzkammergut
Book your “Joy of Hiking” package now:
4 or 7 nights in stylishly furnished rooms including Freisitz-Roith-Arrangement
• Welcome cocktail • Hiking map & rucksack stocked daily with regional delicacies
• Cruise on the Traunsee with associated hike and packed lunch • Hike on the Grünberg, visit to the fungus nature trail, return by cableway • Book your “Wandergenuss”
“Joy of Hiking” package now at www.freisitzroith.at.
Schlosshotel Freisitz Roith
A-4810 Gmunden, Traunsteinstrasse 87
Tel. +43 (0)7612/649 05
Fax: +43 (0)7612/649 05-17
[email protected], www.freisitzroith.at
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milk, eggs and sugar is cooked golden brown on both sides in a pan. It is then carefully
cut into bite-sized pieces. The pancake or Schmarren then has currants added, and is finally
dusted with icing sugar. It is traditionally served in most restaurants with
stewed plums.
tirol
Reutte holiday region
The Reutte holiday region on the border with Bavaria has an
impressive variety of cultural and sporting attractions.
ighlights of this magnificent high altitude hiking area (1,700 m)
include a barefoot hiking trail and an Alpine flower garden. 48 km of
well constructed cycle paths and over 138 km of mountain bike trails at
all levels of difficulty provide the perfect holiday experience for all ages.
Romantic feelings will be aroused by an evening stroll to the Alpsee
where you can admire the floodlit royal castles of Neuschwanstein and
Hohenschwangau. Locals and guests come together under the slogan
“Running and Nordic walking in Lech” on new Nordic walking courses in
Lechaschau, Wängle and Höfen as well as the three sections from
Weißenbach. Moreover, all the lakes in the Reutte holiday region,
such as the Plansee, Alatsee, Urisee and Frauensee, are of drinking
water quality.
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Alpine hoteliers
reathe deeply and enjoy the mountain air, or take advantage of the
varied sports programme – many options are available for holidaymakers in the Alpine region. If you are planning your next journey, be
inspired by the Alpine Hoteliers – an association of 450 small, individual
hotels in the Salzburger Land, the Tirol and Upper Bavaria which offer
holidaymakers accommodation at outstanding prices.
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TIROL INFO, TVB FERIENREGION REUTTE, ALPINE GASTGEBER
If you seek an active holiday, you will find idyllic countryside in which
to hike, bike and Nordic walk in the Alpine regions. Alpine hoteliers are
ready with numerous tips for excursions, and on occasion even join their
guests, to show them the loveliest places in the region. Well-known as
both a place for excursions and a place to stay is Alpengasthof Gramai, a
member of the association and lying in the middle of Karwendel Alpine
Park. A night including breakfast with produce from its own alpine
pasture costs from €29 per person.
Information is available via the homepage www.alpine-gastgeber.com
and enquiries can be sent directly to member hotels.
Supported with grants from the European Fund for Regional Development (Intereg IIIA), the
Federal Ministry for the Economy and Employment and from the Provinces of Salzburg and Tirol.
Information & catalogue.
Tirol Info
Tel. +43 (0)512/72 72-0
[email protected]
www.alpine-gastgeber.com
TVB Ferienregion Reutte
A-6600 Reutte, Untermarkt 34
Tel. +43 (0)5672/623 36, Fax: -40
[email protected]
www.reutte.com
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Cheese. Many regions in Austria have a long tradition of cheese-making.
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In Vorarlberg Bergkäse mountain cheese has been made the same way for centuries.
The milk used by the Alpine dairymen to make the strong and intensely pungent
cheese is particularly aromatic, as the cows graze on lush alpine meadows
Hotel “Das Pfandler”
Imst-Gurgltal – Land of Adventure
he Pfandler stands in an open, quiet location, and is a holiday
destination for everyone who would like to have sport, Nature, water,
recuperation and enjoyment all tied up in one holiday package. They will
find traditional hospitality in a homely, pleasant and stylish atmosphere.
Your every need is taken care of. Relax like the Tiroleans in our healthy
world – simply feel good and holiday to your heart’s content.
n the heart of the Tirol, the Imst-Gurgltal region has the whole gamut of
mountain experiences. Relax in Alpine meadows, or take off on a mountain
bike. With 350 km of hiking
trails, 200 km of mountain
bike and cycling paths, indoor
and rock climbing practice
areas, rafting in the Imst
gorge, canyoning, Rosengarten gorge, the Alpine
Coaster – the world’s longest
8-seater gondola in Imst;
linked to Inntal and the Tirol
bike trails, Adlerweg Tirol,
Jakobsweg, Lechtaler Höhenweg, E 4 and E 5 trails; official host of the Tour and Bike
Trans-Alp Challenge, and the
Pitztal-Imst glacier marathon.
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Hotel „Das Pfandler“
Familie Anton & Andrea Entner
A-6213 Pertisau/Achensee/Tirol
Tel. +43 (0)5243/52 23, Fax: -62
[email protected], www.pfandler.at
The Wiesenhof Hotel
Tourismusverband Imst-Gurgltal
A-6460 Imst
Tel. +43 (0)5412/69 10-0
[email protected]
www.imst.at
Insiders’ tip for Nature lovers
• Family-run business on the sun balcony of the Ötztal (1,550 m) • Magnificent panoramic terrace and children’s play area • Luxury and family rooms
and apartments • Starting point for magnificent hiking and mountain tours
• Varied weekly programme • Snow-assured location, ski lift and children’s lift,
and one of the loveliest cross-country ski runs in the Tirol, with a roller-blading
track immediately in front of the hotel. Half-board starting at €39 per person.
Weekly packages: guided hikes, Nordic walking, mountain bike tour,
gala evening of entertainment, 7 days HB €306 p.pers.
he Wiesenhof stands in an idyllic location at the centre of the village,
surrounded by lush meadows. Two or three minutes’ walk brings you
to the largest lake in the Tirol, the romantic Karwendel cable car and the
oldest golf course in the country, but even so it is a haven of calm around
the hotel. As an ideal starting point for hikes, the Achensee region offers
450 km of hiking trails, from relaxing rambles along the lake shore to
challenging ascents up to about 2,500 m.
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Hotel Der Wiesenhof
Familie Johannes Entner
A-6213 Pertisau Nr. 9
Tel. +43 (0)5243/52 46, Fax: -48
[email protected], www.wiesenhof.at
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Hotel Tauferberg
A-6441 Niederthai/Ötztal
Tel. +43 (0)5255/55 09
Fax: +43 (0)5255/56 69-5
[email protected], www.tauferberg.com
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and mountain herbs. Graukäse is a speciality of the Tirol; it is a hand-produced curd cheese,
ripened for some weeks in a cellar. Its name comes from its green-grey crust of mould.
This full-flavoured and very low-fat cheese is essential to some Tirolean specialities, giving
Kaspressknödel dumplings their characteristic flavour.
vorarlberg
Active in Bregenzerwald
he Bregenzerwald region is rich in natural charm, from lush Alpine
foothills to high mountain peaks. Some 2,000 km of signposted hiking
trails lead to the loveliest spots. Golf, Nordic walking, cycling, paragliding,
climbing or white-water rafting – everything is possible.
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From May to the end of October, summer guests benefit from the
Bregenzerwald guest card: access to all cable cars, swimming pools
and public buses in Bregenzerwald is included in the overnight price with a
stay of three nights. Winter in the Bregenzerwald is perfect for winter sports
enthusiasts and Nature-lovers. Skiing variety is guaranteed with the Three
Valleys ski pass. There are 300 km of cross-country ski runs, numerous
natural toboggan runs and 200 km of signposted winter hiking trails to
choose from.
Kids Snow Campaign
(12 to 19 January, 1 to 8 March and 29 March to 5 April 2008)
During these dates, children between 3 and 6 years old (born in
2002/2003/2004) ski free of charge and can also have a free 4-day ski
course. (Condition: 7 nights stay accompanied by at least one adult)
Damüls – The world’s
snowiest village
he mountain village lies at over 1,400 m and is a beacon of snow
reliabilty, underlined by its 2006 prize of “world’s snowiest village”.
Besides 64 km of marked pistes and ski routes, eleven sunny altitude
cross-country ski kilometres and 22.5 km of winter hiking trails, winter in
Damüls provides a varied programme of events for the whole family.
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Take a holiday from your car. In Damüls, a winter holiday awaits both
you and your car, because at almost all the hotels you can enjoy skiing
right up to the door.
D A M Ü L S T O U R I S M U S , B R E G E N Z E R WA L D T O U R I S M U S / C . L I N G G ( 3 )
Winter brings much that is new. Two new detachable 6-seater
gondolas are the highlight this coming season, with the Argental service
opening up new, top quality north-facing slopes .
Our winter packages:
Winter-Package
8 to 22 December 2007; 19 to 26 January 2008; 29 March to 6 April 2008
Kids Snow Campaign
12 to 19 January 2008; 29 March to 6 April 2008
Bregenzerwald Tourismus, A-6863 Egg
Impulszentrum 1135, Tel. +43 (0)5512/23 65
Fax: +43 (0)5512/30 10
[email protected]
www.bregenzerwald.at
Damüls Tourismus, A-6884 Damüls
Tel. +43 (0)5510/620
Fax: +43 (0)5510/549
[email protected]
www.damuels.at
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Sheer pleasure
It feels good to bathe in really pure drinking water
makers for whom life already provides
enough excitement. All 42 Carinthian
bathing lakes are of proven drinkingwater quality, as is the Weissensee (1,000
m), which remains deliciously refreshing,
The clear Austrian
lakes lend themselves
to diving
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othing is nicer on a hot summer’s
even in summer.
day than taking a cooling dip. Exactly
where to take the plunge is no easy deci-
For anyone who does not find the
sion, so varied is the choice of Austrian
water temperature sufficiently like the
bathing lakes. Anyone who likes to
Caribbean, the family-friendly Klopeiner
combine cool bathing with the hot scene
See in Carinthia or the Mondsee in Upper
will love a holiday by the Wörther See.
Austria may be close to the heart. Whilst
Summer festivals such as the “Fête
the bathing lakes score above all with
blanche” attract a young crowd every
their beneficial combination of recupera-
year to the banks of the largest lake in
tion and entertainment, mountain waters
Carinthia. Its two neighbours, the Ossi-
such as Tirol’s Achensee are more of an
acher See and the Millstätter See, are in
acquired taste: glacier water straight from
fact almost as large, but provide more
the spring reaches 19° max – so you are
peace and quiet – ideal for holiday-
often alone in the water.
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1 Lake Attersee in the Salzkammergut:
a bathing lake of drinking water quality
2 Lake Woerth seen somewhat
differently – a bird’s-eye view
3 Enjoying peace on the water in a
rowing boat
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A charming alternative is offered by lovely
4 The old baths in Gars are mirrored in
the dark waters of the Kamp river
Pack your swimwear!
old river-fed baths, some with a history
stretching back over 100 years, for
example in Zwettl, Langenlois, Gars or
Krumau in Lower Austria. One of the finest
is the lovingly restored river-fed swimming
pool on the Ybbs in Hollenstein. Lovers of
KÄRNTEN WERBUNG, TIROL WERBUNG/ERICH SPIESS, NÖ WERBUNG
the unusual are recommended to visit the
Donauflussbad Aggsbach, where the
Danube, obeying a counter-current, flows
uphill. Whilst time seems to stand still in
the old baths, elsewhere it goes at breakneck speed: intrepid rafting and canoeing
fans will not be disappointed on whitewater rivers such as the Salza or the
Enns in Styria.
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LUNZER SEEN. The three lakes in Lower Austria are worth a visit at any time of year, but at
Whitsun they provide a beautiful springtime spectacle with hosts of daffodils. www.lunzamsee.at
OBERINNVIERTLER SEENPLATTE. Lying between the Ibmer Moor, lush meadows and shady
forests, these three peat-bottomed lakes invite you to bathe as early as May. www.wasser.info
SEEWALDSEE. The romantic mountain lake in the Großes Walsertal in Vorarlberg is reached at
the end of a one-hour hike. The reward: a unique natural experience. www.alpenregion.at
ERLAUFSEE. This lake on the border between Styria and Lower Austria is so clean and clear that
in places you can see the bottom up to 20 m below the surface. www.mitterbach.at
FERNSTEINSEE. One of the most beautiful of all Alpine lakes is the emerald green Fernsteinsee,
best viewed from a pedalo. www.mieminger-plateau.at
BAD FISCHAU. Lying south of Vienna, the Bad Fischau-Brunn, fed by a cool, clear spring, is a
real jewel in Nature’s crown. Dotted with historic wooden cabins from Imperial times, it exudes the
romantic flair of the 19th century. www.kristalltherme.at
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FUSCHLSEE. Not far from the festival city of Salzburg lie Hintersee and Fuschlsee lakes – in the
middle of the magnificent landscapes of the Salzkammergut. www.fuschlseeregion.at
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water.
Sachertorte. Created in 1832 by 16 year old apprentice chef Franz Sacher
at the court of Prince Metternich, it must be the most famous chocolate cake in the
world today. The recipe for the original Sachertorte is a well-kept secret, known only
to confectioners at Hotel Sacher in Vienna. Despite this, there is hardly a cake shop
Klopeiner See – South Carinthia
sport & fun without limits.
The most sunshine and the
warmest bathing lakes in
Austria (up to 28° C and
of drinking-water quality)
ensure pure relaxation in
the Klopeiner See-South
Carinthia holiday region. No
less than seven lakes invite
you to bathe, surf, dive or
fish. But this is also a biking and hiking paradise full of contrasts, between
the Klagenfurt basin, the Karawanken range, and the Saualpe and Koralpe
mountains. 1,246 km of superbly maintained trails will suit every taste
and ability. 28 mountainbiking and trekking routes, 7 themed bike trails
through South Carinthia’s lake district and the popular Drau bike trail
provide the right mixture of sporting challenge and natural pleasure.
The highlights: The Santa Lucia suspension bridge and biking
through mining tunnels.
Region Klopeiner See-Südkärnten
A-9122 St. Kanzian, Schulstrasse 10
Tel. +43 (0)4239/22 22, Fax: -33
[email protected]
www.klopeinersee.at
Bathing delights at lakes Weissensee and Pressegger See
ummer sunshine playing on crystal-clear, pure bathing lakes, and over
two thousand hours of sunshine per year – these are just some of the
advantages of a group of holiday regions in south-west Carinthia, right on
the Italian frontier: the Gailtal, Gitschtal and Lesachtal valleys, the Weissensee and Nassfeld-Hermagor-Pressegger See. Relax your body, mind
and soul while sunbathing, taking healthy exercise or enjoying a swim in
the pleasantly warm Pressegger See (up to 28° C), or the fjord-like Weissensee (up to 24° C).
Kids enjoy special programmes in Carinthia’s
No. 1 Adventure Park at
Pressegger See. Besides
bathing, diving and
swimming, the lakes are
also a true paradise for
surfers and sailors.
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Tel. +43 (0)4282/31 31-0, Fax: -31
[email protected]
www.naturarena.com
Seeberührungen® lake encounters around the Millstätter See
The Forelle Hotel offers wellness treatments right by the lake.
Enjoy a lake and mountain backdrop in this 4-star hotel with its lake pool,
wellness area with various saunas, steam bath and quiet room with lake
panorama. Travel the world with special treatments – fragrances from the
South Sea, the energy of Asia, the rhythm of Tibetan bells – a feast for
the senses.
Moonlight plays on the waters of Millstätter See. On a small island
there’s a festively set table and in the candlelight a couple raise their
glasses to each other, in romantic togetherness – doesn’t it sound like a
fairy tale? It is too, yet the romantic “Dinner for Two on Millstätter See” can
be yours. The exclusive package includes an aperitif, a motorboat ride
and a 7-course dinner.
Infocenter Millstätter See
A-9871 Seeboden, Thomas-Morgenstern-Platz 1
Tel. +43 (0)4766/37 00-0
[email protected]
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Hotel am See – Die Forelle
A-9872 Millstatt am See
Tel. +43 (0)4766/20 50
[email protected]
www.hotel-forelle.at
M I L L S T Ä T T E R S E E T O U R I S M U S / S T E V E . H A I D E R . C O M A R C H I V: M T G , T V B K L O P E I N E R S E E , N AT U R A R E N A K Ä R N T E N , W I E N T O U R I S M U S / R O B E RT O S M A R K
carinthia
water.
in Austria that does not sell it and, if even if not eating the original, all Torten à la Sacher have one
thing in common: they taste blissfully of chocolate. After baking, the cake is filled with apricot jam,
which is also thinly spread all over the outside. A sweet chocolate glaze seals in the cake.
Served with a spoonful of whipped cream, the confectionery pleasure is complete.
salzburger land
Your Alpine hosts
reathe deeply and enjoy the mountain air, or take advantage of a
varied sports programme – many options are available for holidaymakers
in the Alpine regions. If you are planning your next journey, be inspired by
the Alpine Hoteliers – an association of 450 small, individual hotels in the
Salzburger Land, the Tirol and Upper Bavaria, which offer holidaymakers
accommodation at outstanding prices. The following example shows what
attractive options there are for a holiday: Alpine hotels are not only the
perfect starting point for outdoor activities, many are also situated on
enchanting lakes. The Seeappartement Kitzsteinhorn, a member hotel in
Zell am See, with its own bathing beach, meadow for sunbathing, mooring
facilities and lakeside terrace, invites you to sail, surf or simply just relax.
A night in a comfortable and sympathetically furnished holiday apartment
starts from €44/apartment.
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Information is available at www.alpine-gastgeber.com and enquiries
can be sent directly to the member hotels.
Supported with grants from the European Fund for Regional Development (Intereg IIIA), from the
Federal Ministry for the Economy and Employment and the Provinces of Salzburg and Tirol.
SalzburgerLand Tourismus
Tel. +43 (0)662/66 88-44
[email protected]
www.alpine-gastgeber.com
The click for an activity holiday: Web addresses for this magazine
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PAGES 2–5: “SO NEAR TO HEAVEN”
More on the hiking trails mentioned on pages 2 to 5 at:
www.adlerweg.tirol.at (Tiroler Adlerweg), www.salzburger-almenweg.at
(Salzburger Almenweg), www.teufelsgraben.at (Teufelsgraben),
www.schladming-rohrmoos.com (Wilde Wasser), www.maltatal.com (Tal
der Stürzenden Wasser), www.kirschbluetenweg.at, www.weinviertel.at
(Weinberg.Walking.Weg), www.wegdersinne.at,www.steiermark.com,
www.baumkronenweg.at (Baumkronenweg), www.grosseswalsertal.at
A L P I N E G A S T G E B E R , V O R A R L B E R G T O U R I S M U S / C H R I S TA B R A N Z
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PAGES 20/21: “SHEER PLEASURE“
Information on the lakes mentioned in the text at: www.baden.kaernten.at,
www.woerthersee.com, www.ossiachersee.net, www.millstaettersee.at,
www.weissensee.com, www.klopeinersee.at, www.mondsee.at,
www.achensee.info, www.rafting.at, www.salza.at; river-fed baths: Hollenstein/Ybbs: Tel. 07445/218-0, Aggsbach Markt: Tel. 02712/214
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PAGES 24/25: “MUSCLE POWER”.
Information on the cycle paths mentioned in the text: www.wien.info (Wiener
Ringstrasse), www.burgenland-radreisen.at, www.tauernradweg.com,
www.kaernten-seen-biking.at, www.bike.tirol.at, www.bikeguiding.at,
www.soelden.com, www.donauradweg.at, www.mur-radweg.at
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SEITE 28/29: “THAT JOYOUS FEELING”
www.wildschoenau.com (Franziskusweg), www.saalbach.com (Alpincircus),
www.runnersfun.com (Stodertal), www.katrinberglauf.at, www.kaiserlauf.at
(Bad Ischl), www.ramsausport.com, www.live-high-train-low.com
(Laufkompetenzzentren), www.laufarena.at (Bad Tatzmannsdorf)
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PAGES 38/39: “TREASURE-SEEKERS AND BUFFALO HUNTERS”
www.habachklause.at (Lernbauernhof/Pinzgau), www.sporthotel-beck.at,
www.urlaubsarena-wildkogel.at, www.smaragd.granat.at (Habachtal),
www.obervellach.at, www.uttendorf.com, www.goestling-hochkar.at
(Moorpfad „Leckermoor“), www.laurentius.at (Hexenhaus in Fiss)
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www.soulcountry.tirol.at, www.abenteuerpark.at, www.cube-hotels.com
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cycling.
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Muscle power
Seeking sport and culture? Cycling in Austria gives the best of both worlds
to get pedalling and let the surprises
unfold, for example colourful birdlife nesting
in the ring of reeds round Neusiedler See.
The World Heritage cycle path round the
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areas and other idyllic spots, including
more peaceful than by car – a won-
some picturesque vineyards.
derful way to discover Austria is on two
Cyclists take a
cultural break at Lentos
art gallery in Linz
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wheels. You will have time to appreciate
You could also cycle from spa town
the most varied landscapes, but also one
to spa town, down to southern Styria,
cultural site after another – and never
where you can happily stop for refresh-
more so than on the sight-seeing cycle
ment and something hearty in a wine
path along the Ringstraße in Vienna, also
tavern – you will have already pedalled off
called the “Showcase of the Monarchy”.
so many calories. In regard to pedalling:
You can research your route in detail on
Even on cycle paths in the mountains you
the Internet, but impulsive cyclists prefer
won’t have to work too hard.
OÖ WERBUNG/HIMSL, OÖ TOURISMUS/WEISSENBRUNNER
lake goes through nature conservation
aster than on foot, and yet much
Pedal hard, then stop and stare
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TWO RIVERS, A THOUSAND
IMPRESSIONS. The Ennsradweg cycle
path goes past National Parks, impressive
mountains, romantic ravines and enchanting
towns. The Innradweg also provides charming contrasts: wild mountain ranges and
gently rolling hills, romantic fortresses and
picturesque towns. www.radurlaub.com
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MOZARTRADWEG. Starting from
Mozart’s birthplace, Salzburg, this 450 km
long cycle path leads past various sites
associated with the life of the genius.
www.mozartradweg.at
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3
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BODENSEE-RADWANDERWEG. A
delightful trail that crosses frontiers, and
links well with individual steamer passages.
An important tip: Don’t forget your passport.
www.bodensee-info.com
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CYCLE WITHOUT BAGGAGE. Away with
heavy panniers on your bicycle – you only
need them when you reach your destination
for the day. The finest cycle tours in Austria
already provide their own luggage transfer.
Further information at
www.urlaubsanbieter.com
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ÖSTERREICH WERBUNG/DIEJUN, KÄRNTEN WERBUNG/GERDL, TV BAD RADKERSBURG
1 The well-known Donauradweg
opens up unforgettable vistas, here
on the Schlögener Schlinge
2 The cycle path goes straight past
the Schloss Schönbühel in Wachau
3 Less peaceful and more of an
adrenalin rush is a descent on a
mountain bike
4 For young cyclists too there is
much to see and be amazed by
AN OVERVIEW OF ALL TOURS. You will
find more cycle tours at www.austria.
info/radfahren or www.radfahren.at
They include special offers like cycling with
professionals (the Tirol, Carinthia), or “Von
Klosterpforte zu Klosterpforte”, travelling
“from monastery to monastery”.
The Tauern cycle path through Hohe
mountain bike routes totalling over
Tauern National Park certainly runs past
5,000 km. Two new freeriding trails have
quite a few three-thousand-metre-peaks,
just been opened In the Tiroler Zugspitz
but only rises about 200 m. One of the
arena, and in Sölden there is a new bike
highlights of the tour is the Krimmler
arena. Less demanding by far are cycle
Waterfalls – the highest in Europe. The
paths along rivers. On the Donauradweg
many delights of the landscape in
you cycle along the Danube, through the
Salzburgerland can also be discovered
romantic Wachau, where vineyards reach
very effectively on a wide variety of day
almost to the river bank. And the 365 km
tours. If you are looking for a real
long Mur-Randwanderweg follows the
challenge, try the numerous mountain
River Mur from its origins in the Hohe
bike routes in Austria: The “Kärnten-
Tauern down to Bad Radkersburg in
Seen-Biking” network has twelve stages
the south of Styria.
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through the most beautiful mountain
regions in Carinthia, each one ending by
a lake. Tirol’s mountains meanwhile offer
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cycling.
biking.
burgenland
Frittatensuppe. Frittatensuppe, a clear soup with strips of pancake, is a
traditional Austrian national dish. Whether as a starter or main course – it is served
in the same way in all the Provinces. It could also be called “Palatschinkensuppe”,
Palatschinken being another term for a pancake, a further typical Austrian speciality.
Mörbisch on the Neusiedler See
Let your soul be soothed and experience Mörbisch hospitality, writ large in
this village of lakeside festivals. A walk through its famous alleyways, which
are part of this Unesco World Heritage Site, bears witness to old customs
and traditions.
As wine grapes have been cultivated here for centuries, you should not miss
the opportunity to convince yourself of the quality of excellent wines from
Mörbisch’s vintners, who also produce the official wine for the Viennese
Opera Ball. This is best done in one of the Mörbisch’s long-established wine
cellars, in the Mörbisch Vinothek or in the many restaurants and taverns.
Bicycle hire:
• Fahrradverleih Posch, A-7072 Mörbisch, Blumentalgasse 9,
Tel. +43 (0)2685/82 42
• Fahrradverleih Sonnenhof, A-7072 Mörbisch, Nussau 18,
Tel. +43 (0)2685/609 73, Fax: -4
[email protected], www.sonnenhof-moerbisch.at
Cycle ferry services in Mörbisch:
• Drescher Lines, Tel. +43 (0)2685/88 20,
Fax: +43 (0)2685/88 40-8,
[email protected], www.drescher.at
Schiffahrt Weiss-Sommer:
Tel. +43 (0)2685/83 24, Fax: +43 (0)2685/82 24
[email protected], http://members.aon.at/weiss-sommer
Information. Tourismusverband Mörbisch
A-7072 Mörbisch, Hauptstrasse 23
Tel. +43 (0)2685/84 30, Fax: -9
[email protected]
www.moerbischamsee.at, www.moerbisch.com
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TOURISMUSVERBAND MÖRBISCH, ÖSTERREICH WERBUNG/LEHMANN
his cyclists’ village at Neusiedler See extends a warm invitation to
discover its picturesque landscapes and unique flora and fauna by
bicycle. Use our nearby frontier crossing point for a detour into Hungary, or
cross the lake on one of the regular cycle ferry services.
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The pancake mixture is prepared only from the best, natural ingredients, such as flour,
milk and eggs. A special extra is a pinch of nutmeg. Immediately after cooking in a hot pan,
the pancakes are cut into strips or Frittaten, to be put into hot beef broth just before serving.
Enjoy your meal.
Biking pleasure without frontiers
in Carinthia’s Natural Arena
Carinthia’s Natural Arena,
comprising Gailtal, Gitschtal
and Lesachtal, the Weissensee and the NassfeldHermagor-Pressegger See, is
a mecca for all bikers. Mountain bikers find true happiness and a perfect challenge
on more than 800 km of trails
with 31 routes of varying
difficulty, whilst the scenic family tour – the Karnische Radweg (90 km) –
runs gently downhill along the Gail River from Kötschach-Mauthen to
Villach. Guided tours, mountainbiking routes, bike transport by cable car
and above all the “frontierless” biking enjoyment of riding into Italy are,
along with the absolutely pure Pressegger See and Weissensee bathing
lakes, some of the special features of Carinthia’s Natural Arena.
Tel. +43 (0)4282/31 31-0, Fax: -31
[email protected]
www.naturarena.com/radundmountainbiken
cycling.
biking.
carinthia
salzburger land
tirol
Undemanding, romantic cycling
he Salzburger Seenland comprises twelve traditional, longestablished parishes, where customs and culture thrive. The four
lakes of the Salzburger Seenland (Wallersee, Obertrumer See, Mattsee
and Grabensee) provide beauty, clear and clean drinking water, and much
more. The cyclists’ paradise almost on the doorstep of the
festival city of Salzburg provides some 1,000 km of cycle paths,
which are car-free or only lightly used. Lush green Alpine foothills
delight the cyclist with their gentle slopes and warm, deep-blue lakes
and circular cycle paths
round our lakes are very
popular with families.
Salzburg’s meadows,
forests, rivers and
lakes provide the best
ingredients for the
region’s typical dishes.
Let yourself be enchanted
by Nature.
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Salzburger Seenland Tourismus GmbH
Tel. +43 (0)6212/303 70-23
Fax: +43 (0)6212/303 70-9
[email protected]
www.salzburger-seenland.at
Cycling delights in the
Zillertal
he Zillertal valley is one of the most varied bike
destinations in the Alps, and so an ideal goal for all
cycling enthusiasts. Over 800 km of mountain bike and cycle
routes at between 500 and 3,400 m above sea-level invite
one actively to experience the distinctive mountain panorama
of the Zillertal with its 55 three-thousand-metre-peaks.
When taking breaks, more than 130 lodges are available to
enjoy the popular Zillertal natural produce. In the evening one
can let oneself be spoilt in one of the numerous gourmet
restaurants in the Valley.
N AT U R A R E N A K Ä R N T E N , S A L Z B U R G E R S E E N L A N D , Z I L L E RTA L T O U R I S M U S
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Bike facts:
• 214 km blue routes / 274 km red routes /
336 km black routes
• 20 GPS bike tours with a total of about 30,000 m of
altitude (with GPS hire)
• regenerative fitness tours in combination with wellequipped bike transportation by the mountain track and
cable railways, e.g. the Zillertalbahn
• well-known alpine roads, ideal as a fitness test for
racing cyclists
• for families, the wide, sunny valley floor is available
as a quiet cycle path
Zillertal Tourismus GmbH
A-6262 Schlitters, Zillertal, Bundesstrasse 27d
Tel. +43 (0)5288/871 87
Fax: +43 (0)5288/871 87-1
[email protected], www.zillertal.at
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running. nordic walking.
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2
That joyous feeling
If you think the whole subject of endorphins is completely fictitious
you’ve obviously never been in running shoes
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he beauty of running is that you need
viewing points must surely be one of the
no previous experience. But even
most beautiful routes in the Province.
experienced runners should pace them-
Igls and Lans in the Tirol are the locations
selves. Anyone setting off too fast soon
of centres of ‘running excellence’.
starts panting and risks missing the best
Besides a network of routes 70 km long,
part: the wonderful surroundings. On the
visitors can obtain comprehensive advice
Franziskusweg in the Tiroler Wildschönau
on running and sports medicine care.
one runs past splendid farms and rustic
And the Bad Tatzmannsdorf running and
mountain lodges; imposing views in the
Nordic walking arena has mainly devel-
Salzburger Alpincircus have caused many
oped into an advertisement for Austria
a runner to take an unscheduled break. In
as a “running” country. This is not just
the Stodertal valley, you can try cross-
because of the many seminars on running
country running, which guarantees
and Nordic walking, but also the network
unique and varied experiences.
of routes covering a record 138 km of
B I L D A G E N T U R WA L D H Ä U S L / B E G S T E I G E R , K Ä R N T E N W E R B U N G ( 2 )
running tracks and 280 km of Nordic
Nordic walking sticks – an increasingly
walking trails. The first step is in fact
popular alternative – are available for
easier than you think: After just a couple
anyone wishing to spare their joints.
of runs, as your own movements become
On the routes in and around Bad Ischl,
more fluent, you will feel more strength
it might interest you to know that you
with every breath. And sure enough you
will be treading in the ancient footprints of
will finally experience one of those often
Kaiser Franz and his Sisi, who spent
quoted “joyous feelings”.
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many happy summers here. And the
Kulmbergrunde circuit in Ramsau with its
many woodland tracks and panoramic
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1 When Nordic walking, one can
enjoy the landscape
2 Moving at a relaxed tempo on
varied running routes
3 There is always a nice spot to
stretch and catch one’s breath
With and without sticks
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“ENJOYING RUNNING”.
35 hotels in Lower Austria offer their guests
beautifully maintained and signposted
running trails, which start immediately in
front of the hotel entrance.
www.laufendgeniessen.at
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GASTEIN EXERCISE ARENA.
Tackle one of the eleven running and
Nordic walking courses, then head for the
spa – a wonderful relaxation. Tip: the
panoramic tour on Schlossalm.
www.gastein.com
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MOUNTAIN AIR IN RAMSAU.
The stimulating climate of Ramsau in Styria
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trails really do provide running enthusiasts
with all levels of difficulty.
www.ramsausport.com
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CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING IN
SEEFELD. The “running & Nordic walking
arena” has 18 routes at three levels of
difficulty, with a total length of 162 km.
Extras: Sawdust running track and mountain
section. www.seefeld.com
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riding. golf. tennis.
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True evergreens
Golf, riding and tennis are still some of the favourite sports
backdrop: Gastein Golf Club lies in the
middle of the majestic Salzburg mountains and is one of the loveliest golf
courses in the Alps. The 18-hole course
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fairways also fits harmoniously into the
holidaymakers enjoy life on the
surrounding nature reserve. In Zell am
green – golf is the perfect opportunity
See you tee off on each of the five golf
to link the “experience of Nature” with
courses in front of the fascinating
sport and exercise. The special feature
panorama of Pinzgau mountain.
in Austria is the many golf courses in
A good match: Golf
in the mountains
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Alpine surroundings – on which you are
You can feel Nature even more
astounded not just by your partner’s
intensely on horseback. You could
handicap, but also by the fantastic
enjoy a guided tour on Icelandic
OÖ TOURISMUS/WEISSENBRUNNER, KÄRNTEN WERBUNG
in Brand in Vorarlberg with its terraced
o wonder that more and more
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3
5
1 Teeing off by the Attersee: No finer
place to hone one’s technique
2 Golf at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn
with a view of the snow-capped peaks
3 Riding adventures on Mühlviertler Alm
4 Like cowboys: Relaxed in the saddle
through the Waldviertel
5 A new beginning: Tennis is slowly but
surely coming back into fashion
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ponies at the largest Icelandic stud in
Three tips for three sports
Europe, the Hausruckhof in
SALZBURGER LAND TOURISMUS, OÖ TOURISMUS/ERBER (2), MASTERFILE
Ampflwang.
Youngsters love the riding adventure
weeks in Styria’s Hohentauern: At
Moscher sports centre they can try
riding for the first time and improve
their technique, whilst their parents
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MULTI-TENNIS AUSTRIA. 17 tennis hotels with a total of 94 outdoor courts and 55 indoor
courts provide everything that a tennis fan could desire, as well as combinations with mountain
biking, hiking, skiing, cross-country skiing, relaxation and pleasure. www.tennisinfo.at
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GOLFPARK KLOPEINER SEE. Due to the mild climate, the golf season in Carinthia lasts into
November on these spacious, gently rolling to hilly fairways (par 72). Less fit golfers value the wide
and less closely cut fairways. www.klopeinersee.at
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hotels with a total of 94 outdoor and
LANDHOTEL KLEEBAUER. Specialising in horse-riding, the Landhotel Kleebauer was developed
from a 700 year old farm into a romantic and luxury hotel. It lies in 350,000 m2 of its own forests
and meadows in Altenfelden in Upper Austria, and here not only riders but also golfers and tennis
fans really feel at home www.kleebauer.at
55 indoor courts. More on this at
Holiday specialist: www.reitarena.at
enjoy some golf tuition. If you prefer a
racquet you can choose from 17 tennis
www.tennisinfo.at
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running.
nordic walking.
Mohnnudeln – “Noodles with poppy seeds”. About 500 hectares of poppies are
grown every year in the Waldviertel in Lower Austria, which equates to about half the
poppy crop in the whole of Austria. Every year in early summer the poppies flower in a
magnificent kaleidoscope of red, white, purple and pink. Besides this feast for the eyes,
lower austria
burgenland
Xundwärts – the “towards health” running & exercise centre
n one of the most modern running and sports centres in Europe
the Xundheitswelt health world with its Xundwärts running and
exercise centre provides a wide range of options – for beginners
and professionals alike.
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Xundwärts guests have a comprehensive, professionally marked
out network of trails totalling some 180 km – the Xundwärts routes –
at their disposal at all three Xundheitswelt locations – Moorbad
Harbach, Weitra and Groß Gerungs. They can also access three
comprehensive Xundwärts fitness courses (exercise joy in the
Motorik-Park©), to learn and improve coordination abilities.
The high-tech Xundwärts centre (analysis and training centre)
provides programmes for learning and perfecting running and
Nordic walking. The staff will draw up individual training schedules
and nutritional medical programmes, to round off the holistic,
sports medical care with Xundwärts-Med.
Xundheitswelt
A-3970 Moorbad Harbach
Tel. +43 (0)2858/52 55-1650
Fax: -1605, [email protected]
www.xundwaerts.at
Nordic walking – but in the “xundwärts” style
3 days with half-board, the performance package “The right technique
for optimum Nordic walking” (2 units with a Nordic walking instructor),
use of the Xundwärts centre, the Xundwärts fitness course and the
Xundwärts routes, heart-rate monitor and Nordic walking sticks for the
duration of your stay, welcome Xund drink, use of the leisure facilities
of the respective Xundheitswelt establishment. Bookable in all six
Xundheitswelt establishments starting at €116.
Kneipp-Kurhaus Marienkron
he convent and spa are open to all those seeking peace, relaxation,
spiritual awareness and recuperation. Very easily reached from
Vienna, the Cistercian Abbey of Marienkron provides conference
delegates with seven pleasant and modern seminar rooms and halls
(for five to 150 people).
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Located in the middle of a park and right by the vineyards, guests
enjoy the comfort and amenities of a 4-star spa (individual spa
treatments are available, e.g. massages, sauna) and the peace and
quiet of a convent.™
Kneipp-Kurhaus Marienkron
A-7123 Mönchhof/Seewinkel
Tel. +43 (0)2173/802 05-0, Fax: -40
[email protected]
www.marienkron.at
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CENTRES OF RUNNING
EXCELLENCE. So that you
don’t overdo the running, which
means not overtaxing yourself or
choosing a route that is beyond
your own abilities, you can call
on the services of an Austrian
centre of running excellence.
There, you will find details of a
broad range of different running
and Nordic walking routes
together with all the necessary
information. Amateurs, but
also professionals, can bring
themselves to the peak of fitness
here. A centre of running excellence must satisfy various criteria to
be allowed to use this title. Amongst other things, the network must
comprise at least 70 km of running and Nordic walking routes. Moreover,
there should be at least three routes per speed category, as well as
special routes for beginners. There must also be circuit training guides,
fitness courses and professional supervision. In Austria numerous
running and Nordic walking routes at all degrees of difficulty are waiting
to be tried out by running enthusiasts and Nordic walking fans.
Information at www.austria.info
X U N D H E I T S W E LT, K N E I P P - K U R H A U S M A R I E N K R O N , K Ä R N T E N W E R B U N G , N Ö W E R B U N G / R E I N H A R D M A N D L
Knowing how things run
here you can discover special culinary delicacies using poppy seeds: dumplings, pasta envelopes, gingerbread and
strudel are enriched with this distinctive flavour. The most well-known speciality from the Waldviertel is, however,
Mohnnudeln. This pasta is rolled by hand from succulent potato dough and then boiled. Shortly before serving,
it is tossed in poppy seed and sugar, and then dusted with icing sugar. It is usually served with stewed fruit.
running.
nordic walking.
tirol
carinthia
Carinthia’s Natural Arena –
the natural fitness studio
Running paradise by the Achensee
he Wiesenhof provides guests who are running enthusiasts with the ideal
starting point for an exploration of the countryside. A network of 26 running
routes at all levels of difficulty with a total length of almost 170 km guarantees
variety. An ideal way to round this off is with pure relaxation in our “Karwendeltherme” health and spa area. In the restaurant we also demonstrate an
awareness of regional produce and the needs of an athletic body: our kitchen
team makes your stay a culinary pleasure. The Achenseelauf is a race which
takes place at the beginning of September. The 23.2 km long course leads
around the lake and is considered Austria’s loveliest panoramic run.
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The five holiday regions of Gailtal, Gitschtal, Lesachtal, Weissensee and
Nassfeld-Hermagor-Pressegger See really are an “outdoor fitness studio”:
Whether running, Nordic walking, taking a pleasant stroll or a healthy hike,
every form of exercise in the open air becomes a real pleasure. A new
feature is the Nordic Fitness.Sports.Park™ by the Pressegger See, with its
145 km of running and Nordic
walking trails. The perfectly
designed Aktiv Fitness Park on the
Weissensee brings “Exercise into
your Life” with its nine “healthy”
hiking routes, twelve running fitness
courses and nine Nordic walking
trails of varying degrees of difficulty.
Numerous other picturesque Nordic
walking routes round off the range
of activities in the region.
Tel. +43 (0)4282/31 31-0, Fax: -31
[email protected]
www.naturarena.com/wandern
Der Wiesenhof
Familie Johannes Entner
A-6213 Pertisau am Achensee
Tel. +43 (0)5243/52 46, Fax: -48
[email protected], www.wiesenhof.at
Villach-Warmbad •
Faaker See • Ossiacher See
ummer, sun, southern flair, sport – these themes highlight what
active holiday-makers expect from the “loveliest time of the year”.
And they really can expect to find it all in the Villach-Warmbad • Faaker
See • Ossiacher See region. Here, in Southern Austria, known for its
joie de vivre, one is also close to the heartbeat of Nature, by the gentle
shores of crystal-clear lakes and yet just a stone’s throw away from
vibrant living.
D E R W I E S E N H O F, K Ä R N T E N S N AT U R A R E N A , V I L L A C H - WA R M B A D / FA A K E R S E E / O S S I A C H E R S E E I N F O R M AT I O N
S
Keep on walking
Of course, all kinds of water sports can be enjoyed by the Faaker See
and Ossiacher See. But because even the most ardent swimmers
occasionally want to exercise in the fresh air, Nordic Fitness Sports™
parks with fantastic running and Nordic walking courses of varying
length and difficulty have been created round both lakes. For runners
and Nordic walkers who want to go further afield, the Gerlitzen
mountains (up to 1,440 m) provide a Nordic walking trail marked
by checkpoints and with three degrees of difficulty.
Information & booking. Villach-Warmbad /
Faaker See / Ossiacher See Information
A-9523 Villach-Landskron, Töbringer Strasse 1
Tel. +43 (0)4242/420 00-0, Fax: -42
[email protected]
www.da-lacht-das-herz.at
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running.
nordic walking.
styria
Healthy oils. Plant oils are particularly healthy, as they contain no cholesterol
but have plenty of unsaturated fatty acids. The latter are the so-called “good” fats.
Plant oils include two of the traditional edible oils from Austria: Styrian pumpkin
seed oil, called “seed oil” for short, and grape seed oil from the Burgenland.
Rogner Bad Blumau
ive into the colours of the rainbow. Rogner Bad
Blumau is a voyage of discovery. It is the departure
into a fairy tale world, in which everything flows. The
gentle Melchior thermal spring and the unique Vulkania
medicinal spring.
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Vulkania – a water like silk …
… unadulterated, powerful, volcanic in origin – under a
clear sky. Warm and soft, captured in a lake with music.
Points of contact …
… unique combinations of the most varied therapies,
massages and beauty treatments – chosen especially
for you in personal consultation with the spa assistant
of your choice.
Rogner Bad Blumau
A-8283 Bad Blumau 100
Tel. +43 (0)3383/51 00-0
[email protected]
www.blumau.com
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ROGNER BAD BLUMAU, BERGHOFER ÖL- UND GETREIDEMÜHLE
Time for two …
… experience life with all your senses. In stylish rooms –
if desired, without a television – in magic oases of peace,
hidden away under small bridges and trees of life.
riding.
golf.
tennis.
Seed oil, because of its special colour, is also known as “green gold”. It tastes best as a dressing for salads,
but it is also frequently used as a decoration for soups. The elixir of health from the Burgenland, grape seed
oil, is obtained from the seeds of wine grapes, and likewise provides refinement to many a dish.
Most recently it has also been used as a health supplement and in beauty treatments.
carinthia
Ready for island life?
hen you are absolutely in the right place with Inselhotel Faakersee. Our own
motorboat brings you to the island hotel, where the crew of the 4-star hotel
make you very welcome. Live out your holiday dream on 80,000 m2 of land in
the middle of the lake, surrounded by Nature and tranquility.
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Open our treasure chest with its Carinthian hospitality, comfortable rooms,
unspoilt Nature and a fantastic view of the Karawanken mountains. Savour a
delicious combination of international and regional cuisine.
Go fishing, surfing or sailing. Enjoy the idyllic peace on the tennis court or visit
one of twelve centrally located golf courses.
Sweat “like the Finns” in our sauna. Dive into and swim in the Faakersee.
Our traditional bathhouse awaits you.
The Inselhotel Faakersee is a unique location for your seminars, conferences,
workshops or your company’s incentive trip.
You can even get married on the island and make your wedding
dreams a reality.
Inselhotel Faakersee****
A-9583 Faak am See
Tel. +43 (0)4254/21 45
Fax: +43 (0)4254/21 36 77
[email protected], www.inselhotel.at
I N S E L H O T E L FA A K E R S E E , T H E R M E N R E S O RT WA R M B A D - V I L L A C H , T H E R M E N PA R A D I E S D E R K A R AWA N K E N H O F
Warmbad-Villach spa resort
The source of a healthy life. Located close to the Italian border, this spa resort offers the
greatest variety in Austria: It aims to give the best in holidaying, sport and health. It is both a
health hotel with tradition and style – the Warmbaderhof****, and a sport-themed spa paradise
and family hotel – the Karawankenhof**** with direct access to the thermal spa and activities
such as tennis, Nordic walking, golf and much more. The hotels in the Warmbad-Villach resort
are Golfland-Carinthia Partners, and so also offer reduced green fees. The offers can be
combined as you wish, to create an individual holiday experience for every guest.
Details of the hotels are on page 40, and in the well-being catalogue on page 21.
Taster days in the Warmbaderhof****
For first-timers: Active idleness – feel-good and enjoy. Allow yourself a couple of days to
unwind. Two nights with half-board • “Active Awakening” • health centre with indoor and
outdoor pool, sauna world, whirlpool, and much more, €168 per person/stay,
1 additional night €84 per person
Thermal spa weekday offers at the Karawankenhof****
3 nights including half-board and use of all the hotel’s facilities.
Valid from 4.1.–21.3. and 24.3. to 11.7.2008 starting at €198 per person/ stay.
Valid between Sunday and Friday, last departure Friday.
ThermenResort Warmbad-Villach
A-9504 Warmbad-Villach
Tel. +43 (0)4242/30 01-10,
Fax: -1309, [email protected]
www.warmbad.at
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Spa region
Bad Waltersdorf
Auffen-Großhart • Sebersdorf • St. Magdalena
Feel life
Wellness and golf
Keep busy and choose from numerous leisure and sports offers from the
Bad Waltersdorf thermal spa region: golf, hiking, tennis, Nordic walking,
running or cycling.
One of the most beautiful courses in Styria has just recently opened up its fairways
with a new 18-hole golf course (par 72). Take the opportunity to play golf on the only
course in Styria equipped with Feng Shui power points! Under the slogan “Hole out
and dive in”, the pleasures of golf and thermal baths ideally combine in the Bad
Waltersdorf thermal spa region. The new course provides perfect conditions for both
beginners and advanced golfers with a low handicap. Take part in our golf classes
– certificates for general play and tournaments – under the direction of golf
professional Sandra Fischer. “Golf and thermal baths” in Bad Waltersdorf are a
fascinating combination – and will also leave you feeling great.
Be active and recuperate
The Bad Waltersdorf leisure park with its 8 well-maintained outdoor tennis
courts, 4 indoor courts and squash courts ensures that everyone can have a
game. Well signposted cycle and hiking trails and first-class Nordic walking and
running routes get your body in gear. Finally, enjoy the beneficial and curative
thermal springs in the region.
Inquiries: Infobüro Bad Waltersdorf, A-8271 Bad Waltersdorf,
Hauptplatz 90, Tel: +43 (0) 3333/3150, Fax: -15,
[email protected], www.badwaltersdorf.com
Bad Waltersdorf gift vouchers: Simple and easy to
order at www.badwaltersdorf.com
Golf tasters for two
3 days/ 2 nights in a luxurious double room in a 4-star guest house with a
magnificent breakfast buffet, 1 day admission each to Bad Waltersdorf thermal
baths, together with 1 golf partners’ taster lesson –
Price for two persons in a double room €180
More from the Infobüro Bad Waltersdorf. Tel: +43 (0)3333 / 3150, Fax: DW-15,
[email protected], www.badwaltersdorf.com
Hotel & Spa Der Steirerhof***** Bad Waltersdorf
A-8271 Bad Waltersdorf, Tel: +43 (0)3333 / 3211-0
Fax: -444, [email protected], www.dersteirerhof.at
Hotel Thermenhof Paierl**** Superior
A-8271 Bad Waltersdorf, Wagerberg 120, Tel: +43 (0)3333 / 2801-0
Fax: -400, [email protected], www.thermenhof.at
Exercise & well-being
at the Hotel & Spa Der Steirerhof***** Bad Waltersdorf
A feel-good holiday at the Steirerhof is a relaxing pleasure in any weather. Dive into
the water world of the Steirerhof with its six pools, and learn new forms of exercise
in our activity programme. The Vitality & Spa Department for massages, baths,
wraps, packs and the Health Department with its spa doctor, physiotherapists and
sports scientists are the ideal partners in all things health- and exercise-related.
The daily activity programme with Pilates, five Tibetan treatments, Qui Gong,
Tai-Chi, Nordic walking and much more, plus our outdoor tennis courts, bicycles
for hire and a modern fitness arena with an
indoor and outdoor section round off our hotel’s
comprehensive offer. NEW: 25% green fee
reduction at the 18-hole Bad Waltersdorf golf
course, and many other top advantages for
Steirerhof guests.
Golf-Wellness-Pleasure in the Hotel **** Superior Thermenhof Paierl
The Thermenhof Paierl spa hotel lies in the middle of Styria’s magnificent thermal
springs region. With us you will experience the feeling of being at one with yourself.
In the hotel’s own spa and sauna world with 3 thermal pools, year-round outdoor
swimming pool, Styrian sweat room, Aqua Relax room, mineral steam room, ice
fountain, unique showers and much more, and all just for you as a hotel guest.
Let yourself be spoilt in the “Realm of the Senses”, our centre for massages and
cosmetic treatments. We spoil you in our hotel restaurant with culinary delicacies
throughout the day. As a partner hotel we give you a 25% reduction on the
green fees at Bad Waltersdorf golf course.
More at www.thermenhof.at
The Paierl Family and the Thermenhof team
wish you “A good game”.
“Steirerhof golf pleasure”
3 nights including well-being half-board,
all Steirerhof luxury services and two green
fees at the Bad Waltersdorf
golf course.
“Short game”
3 nights including Wellness full-board = all
inclusive, daily activity programme,
1 relaxation-energy massage, 2 green fees
at the Bad Waltersdorf golf course
Per person starting at
Per person in a double room starting at
€396
€407
Salzburger Nockerln. Salzburger Nockerln dumplings are, along with Mozartkugeln
(chocolate truffles), the most well-known sweet from Salzburg. This gorgeous treat is made from
beaten egg yolks and sugar, into which egg white stiffened with flour or cornflour has been added,
then baked golden brown in the oven. With a sprinkling of icing sugar it is simply delicious.
riding.
golf.
tennis.
salzburger land/vorarlberg
ArabellaSheraton
Hotel Jagdhof
Welcome to the Salzburger Land, welcome to the Fuschlsee.
Our hotel in the heart of the Salzkammergut golf region has its own
9-hole golf course and additional 18-hole golf courses nearby. Only twenty
minutes away from Mozart’s city of Salzburg, above legendary Schloss
Fuschl castle and Fuschlsee lake. A location created to revitalise you –
with hikes, guided Nordic
walking tours or mountain
biking on one of many different trails. The fascination
of golf has not passed us by
either. Guests from our hotel
receive a 50% reduction on
the green fee at our own
GC-Fuschl golf course, and
30% at the Arabella championship golf course.
A R A B E L L A S H E R AT O N H O T E L J A G D H O F, R E I T E R H O F B E R G G U T G A I C H T, O Ö T O U R I S M U S / E R B E R , K Ä R N T E N W E R B U N G ; S A L Z B U R G E R L A N D T O U R I S M U S
Info & booking. ArabellaSheraton Hotel Jagdhof
A-5322 Hof bei Salzburg, Schloss-Strasse 1
Tel. +43 (0)6229/23 72-0, Fax: -2531
[email protected]
www.starwoodhotels.com/austria
www.sheraton.com/jagdhof
Berggut Gaicht equestrian centre
Nature and leisure adventure of a special kind awaits you at the Berggut
Gaicht, on a plateau on the east side of the Tannheim Tal valley. We
provide childcare as well as instruction for beginners and advanced riders on
Icelandic ponies and larger horses. Children are welcome to help out on the
farm or ride in the tractors. Children’s riding holidays with/without overnight
stays are very popular. Our holiday apartments and the holiday house offer
modern, cosy and comfortable living.
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Reiterhof Berggut Gaicht GmbH
A-6672 Nesselwängle, Gaicht 17
Tel. +43 (0)5675/81 82, Fax: -14
[email protected]
www.berggut-gaicht.at
Simply learning to ride
Golf professionals of the future
RIDING AT THE TOLT.
Happiness on this earth is found
on horseback. For beginners,
riding happiness is above all
astride an Icelandic pony.
Because these relatively small
horses from the northern
regions are ideal for learners.
They are very robust and suitable for cross-country work, do
not shy away from water or
deep snow and are also not as
easily startled as many breeding
stock. They are patient partners
for a first ride in the open countryside. The special feature of Nordic ponies is however that they have
two further gaits besides the three normal walk, trot and gallop: the tolt
and the canter. The tolt is a faster form of walk, similar to the trot, but
very easy to sit to. This means than after just a few lessons you can
ride faster and sit more securely in the saddle. Many equestrian
centres in Austria know well the advantages of small horses, and offer
riding on Icelandic ponies. More information concerning equestrian
centres and holiday offers involving riding at www.reitarena.at?
GOLF IS CHILD’S PLAY. Austria is now one of the top golf destinations
in Europe. Every province attracts holidaymakers with unique courses
in the most beautiful countryside, as well as with special offers for the
old, and most recently for the young as well. The earlier one begins to
swing a club, the better. Could you play like Tiger Woods? With a bit of
practice, perhaps. Specially trained instructors and instructresses show
interested young talent how it is done on more and more Austrian golf
courses. There are even children’s golf schools and initiation for the
next generation into the sport of golf is made extra attractive in special
children’s golf camps. Besides learning the sporting skills and
necessary tricks, instruction is also given in golf etiquette.
www.golfinfo.at oder www.golf.at
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holidays with children.
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Treasure-seekers
and buffalo hunters
We have come up with all sorts of ideas for children
Beck in Vorarlberg the “young farmers”
help in the stables, feed the animals or
even experience with some joy how a
calf comes into the world. In Wildkogel
holiday arena an adventure day on the
farm is combined with exciting hikes
under the leadership of an experienced
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ZOOM Museum in
Vienna in bad weather
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discover interesting aspects of the
child seats is no longer enough:
natural world, and hunt for legendary
Austria’s hoteliers strive to provide the
treasure. Treasure hunts are one of the
equipment and ideas to give parents
most popular activities for children – in
and children a fabulous holiday. The
the Habachtal near Salzburg they seek
most exciting adventures still take place
emeralds, whilst in Obervellach in
in the countryside or on the farm.
Carinthia they tirelessly pan for gold.
At the hands-on farm in Pinzgau near
What a thrill if a tiny nugget of gold is
Salzburg, children can milk cows and
actually caught in the sieve. One of the
ride ponies or get to know rabbits and
best “playgrounds” for children is water.
goats in the pets’ corner. At Sporthotel
The Uttendorfer bathing lake in the
NTG/MIKE RANZ, ZOOM KINDERMUSEUM
National Park ranger. The mini-trappers
roviding babies’ bottles and
2
4
1 Headlong into pleasure, because
boredom is not an option
2 Open countryside remains the best
playground
3 Exploring the area in Gmunden on
Traunsee by bicycle
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SALZBURGER LAND TOURISMUS, TOURISMUSVERBAND RAMSAU AM DACHSTEIN, OÖ TOURISMUS/WEISSENBRUNNER
Salzburger Land entrances wide-eyed
4 The climbing professionals of
tomorrow in Ramsau on Dachstein
Plenty of fun for younger guests…
children, with its floating iceberg for
climbing and a pirate ship. A hike
through the Leckermoor in Lower Austria
is a fascinating biology field trip. The
bravest youngsters even dare to take
part in magic: The witch’s house in Fiss
in the Tirol stands spookily on its roof.
How it has come to this can be
explained by solving all sorts of puzzles
along the “witch’s trail”. A treat for many
parents on the other hand: their tiny
tearaways quickly become little dormice
in the evening – something to do with
fresh air and too much fun.
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BUFFALO & LIPIZZANERS: Reiter’s Burgenland Resort in Bad Tatzmannsdorf with Kasimir the
water buffalo and riding fun on Lipizzaner horses. www.reitersburgenlandresort.at
TOBOGGANING IN SUMMER: Summer toboggan runs are fun for the whole family, especially
the spectacular Arena Coaster in the Zillertal in Tirol. www.zillertalarena.at
FAMILY BIKE TOUR ALONG THE DANUBE: Short stages by bike and supplementary
passages by boat make a family holiday on two wheels unforgettable for every age group.
www.radurlaub.com
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CHILDREN’S OLYMPIAD & KASERASI RALLY: The weekly children’s Olympiad with
“Kaserasi Rally” goes from Red Indian festival to mountain pasture adventure trail, from flume to
geology park, with its remains from the Ice Age. www.salzburger-saalachtal.at
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YOUTH CAMP IN THE HOHE TAUERN NATIONAL PARK: Besides adventure activities like
panning for gold, tracking or catching fish, children get to know the animal and plant world of the
Hohe Tauern. ww.hohetauern.at
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ZILLERTAL ALPINE DAIRY. First experience the production processes for milk and cheese,
then sample the delicious produce. www.sennerei-zillertal.at
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holiday with
children.
Fish from local waters. It is guaranteed that the fish here are in good
condition, because the water in most of the Austrian lakes and rivers is not only pure,
but of drinking water quality. So it is no wonder that many different sorts of fish
flourish. The carp population, for example, first brought by the Romans from Asia to
carinthia
The Karawankenhof**** Thermal Spa Paradise
n the relaxed atmosphere created by our specialists
in family care, both parents and children feel at home.
Everyone can follow their preferred pursuits whilst still
enjoying a holiday with the whole family.
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Children can fulfil their dreams while the parents
have their freedom. Let your children play in the water
all day and watch them from the sun terrace or – while
your children are in safe hands at the miniclub – enjoy a
sauna, jacuzzi or steam bath in peace. And in the Fitness
Section we provide you with a different kind of activity
programme: from Nordic walking and aerobics with
spinal column training, to an introduction to competitive
sport. Find your own balance between action and
relaxation.
Week-long offer at the Karawankenhof****
7 nights with half-board per person/week starting at
€483, children up to 6 years old free of charge
Children’s summer round
the Millstätter See
he “Black Pearl” with its terrifying skull and crossbones
at the masthead sets sail on Millstätter See bound for the
southern shore. On board: Captain Barbossa and his young
pirates – suitably equipped with eye patches, bandannas and
telescopes. They seek long lost buried treasure, which is
hidden near notorious Laggerbucht bay. Up hill and down dale,
treasure map in hand, past all kinds of clues, the trail leads
to the secret hiding place.
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Less demanding, but no less exciting, is a trip to Millstätter
Alpine summer pasture: On the short ramble to Alexanderhütte,
kids discover the world of the pasture’s animals and plants.
A planned rest stop allows for story-time and a snack on the
Alpine meadow, followed by a child-orientated guided visit to
a dairy. After enjoying a barbecue round the camp fire, the
afternoon is rounded off with games, fun and music on the
Millstätter Alpe.
Info & booking. Infocenter Millstätter See
A-9871 Seeboden
Thomas-Morgenstern-Platz 1
Tel. +43 (0)4766/37 00-0
[email protected]
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Thermenparadies „Der Karawankenhof****“
Tel. +43 (0)4242/30 01-10
Fax: +43 (0)4242/30 02-2061
[email protected]
www.warmbad.at
M I L L S T Ä T T E R S E E T O U R I S M U S / S T E V E . H A I D E R . C O M A R C H I V: M T G ( 2 ) , T H E R M E N PA R A D I E S „ D E R K A R AWA N K E N H O F “ , A U S S E E R L A N D – S A L Z K A M M E R G U T / R A S T L
Thermal spa weekend: 2 nights including
half-board and use of all our hotel’s own facilities
starting at €132 per person/stay. Valid from
11.01.–17.03., 28.03.–07.07. and 05.09.–
29.09.2008 (arrival only on Friday and Saturday)
Europe, is increasing today particularly in the Waldviertel region, the Burgenland and Styria. Tasty trout
and delicious charr can also be found in many lakes in Carinthia. The most recent breed of fish comes from
Lower Austria and is called “Alpine salmon”. This survives entirely without salt water and lives in streams,
but has as much healthy omega-3 fatty acids as its salt-water relative.
holidays with
children.
the kinderhotels
Luxury packages for pleasure-seekers both young and old
Discover the secrets of children’s hotels with their special,
individually tailored luxury packages for the whole family.
We do not set trends, we live them. And so do our guests young and old. So
now we offer special luxury packages, designed to cater not just for the
wellness of parents, but for their kids too.
Family in balance. Balancing releases energies. For expectant mothers
and fathers, unborn children and kids. Holistic relaxation is the holiday
motto. In the Family Balance Centre with its flotation pool and unique Blue
Box with deep relaxation loungers. Rounded off with gentle massages for
expectant mothers, soothing peelings and relaxing baths.
D I E K I N D E R H O T E L S E U R O PA
Wellness soon becomes a way of life. Children learn quickly what is
good for them. “Mummy, I’m having a peeling!”. Could only be heard by
parents in the only beauty and wellness centre for kids in the world. The
stresses of school are simply massaged away in pleasant surroundings
with aroma and sound therapy, massages and treatments. Children learn
about themselves and their bodies, how to look after themselves, eat
properly and be good to one another.
Baby massages. Babies love massage and Ayurveda, the Indian medicine
over 3,000 years old. Under the direction of specially trained specialists,
mothers learn the secrets of baby-Ayurveda.
Decide for yourself what really stimulates your body, mind and soul.
Choose a personal wellness package in your favourite Kinderhotel.
Achieve balance, joie de vivre and harmony
for the whole family.
Info & catalogue. Die Kinderhotels Europa
A-9580 Villach/Drobollach, Seeblickstrasse 49a
Tel. +43 (0)4254/44 11
Fax: +43 (0)4254/45 55
[email protected]
www.kinderhotels.com
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carinthia
vorarlberg
styria
Käsknöpfle. Käsknöpfle, homemade cheese dumplings also called Kässpätzle,
are considered the Vorarlberg national dish. Hardly any other dish in the Province is
as popular as this is. In the good old days, Käsknöpfle were just a simple meal, but
now they are considered a speciality. Making Knöpfle is a science all of its own.
Carinthia’s Natural Arena – A
holiday paradise for young and old
The extraordinary holiday
hotel for three generations
Carinthia’s Natural Arena, with its Pressegger See and Weissensee
bathing lakes of drinking water quality, was just made for an actionpacked family holiday. Of the 52 Alpine adventure programmes, many
are specially targeted at
families – such as Carinthia’s
No.1 adventure park on the
Pressegger See, children’s
climbing, riding, gypsy coach
rides, the “Pendolino” summer
toboggan run, pirate and
Viking rafting, family
canyoning.
And at the fairy tale camp in
the Lesachtal all the family
can go prospecting for gold
and precious stones.
• 4 stars • 5 roses
(awarded by our guests
for professional service,
warm and personal hospitality and atmosphere)
• 6 country-style
houses/chalets with
elegantly appointed
rooms/suites of truly
extravagant proportions
• 77 Rosenhof inclusives
such as wellness, fitness,
beauty, mountain activity programme, Bartlis the Dwarf’s Realm, childcare
from 3–13 years old, Rosenhof Tischlein-Deck-Dich buffet • a thousand
thoughtful extras • and numerous ways to spend magnificent days on
holiday against the natural backdrop of the Kleinwalsertal valley.
Tel. +43 (0)4282/31 31-0, Fax: -31
[email protected]
www.naturarena.com
Der Kleinwalsertaler Rosenhof
Familie Hugger, A-6993 Mittelberg
Tel. +43 (0)5517/51 94
Fax: +43 (0)5517/65 85 40
[email protected], www.rosenhof.com
Kinderhotel Appelhof
Children’s Hotel
Where adults do things for youngsters, and kids look after their parents.
n spring and summer the green meadows invite children to play games,
rush around and have fun. Action kids look forward to mountain climbing or
camp-fires. Calmer kids enjoy the children’s wellness programme or try their
hands at glass painting in the creative workshop. Toddlers just love the “Appelwurm” programme in the children’s club. A good atmosphere , sun and relaxation
make a summer holiday at the Appelhof unforgettable. In winter there is real
pleasure in the snow – whether in the Snowpark Niederalpl ski area (approx.
10 km), on the cross-country ski run and the ice rink in front of the hotel, or in
the tiny tots ski school and on the toboggan run in the hotel grounds.
I
Your stay includes
• breakfast, midday and evening buffet, drinks • pool complex and wellness
section • fairy tale castle, indoor play area, bouncy castle, children’s club with
baby and child care, entertainment programme
• sports centre, keep fit programme for adults • Degi’s adventure school for
adults and children from 7 years old • model car racing centre,
pony riding, pets’ corner, and much more
Info & booking.
Kinderhotel Appelhof
A-8693 Mürzsteg 4
Tel. +43 (0)3859/22 23
[email protected]
www.appelhof.at
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K Ä R N T E N S N AT U R A R E N A , D E R K L E I N WA L S E RTA L E R R O S E N H O F, K I N D E R H O T E L A P P E L H O F, Ö S T E R R E I C H W E R B U N G / N I E D E R S T R A S S E R A .
holidays with
children.
The main ingredient consists of a dough prepared from flour, salt, egg and water. The semi-set dough
is sliced into “Knöpfle” and simmered until they rise to the surface. The most important feature is the
local cheese, such as full-flavoured Rasskäse, Surakäse curd cheese or Vorarlberg Bergkäse
mountain cheese, which are sprinkled to taste on the Knöpfle before serving.
holidays with
children.
vorarlberg
Montafon …
… lies in the south of Vorarlberg, and stretches as far as Piz Buin,
which, at 3,312 m, is the highest mountain in the region. The popular
and scenic Silvretta High Alpine Road connects Montafon to the
Province of Tirol.
ver 500 km of marked hiking trails lead to the peaks of the Rätikon,
Silvretta and Verwall mountain ranges, as well as to some unique opportunities for climbing. In addition, there are 860 km of mountain bike routes,
five open-air swimming pools, two indoor tennis courts and several outdoor
courts, as well as two 9-hole golf courses. Montafon Activity Park and the
Family Fun Club provide attractive leisure programmes for the whole family.
The MONTAFON-Silvretta-CARD enables holders to enjoy unrestricted use of
numerous services, like travel on cable cars and chairlifts, public outdoor and
indoor swimming pools, entrance to museums, as well as public transport,
and much more. Detailed information is available at www.montafon.at
O
Montafon Activity Park in
Schruns-Tschagguns
Vorarlberg’s largest sports and leisure park
ne in six Montafon guests stays in an Aktivpark partner hotel and
so can enjoy a “club holiday” in Montafon. Children’s entertainment
programmes, open-air swimming pool free of charge, minigolf, guided
mountain bike tours, etc – carefree family holidays for young and old with
no extra costs. All information at www.aktivpark-montafon.at
O
Gargellen Family Fun Club
M O N TA F O N T O U R I S M U S
Unique in Montafon. • Free for guests’ children staying in Gargellen
• Games, fun and action with entertainers and mountain guides • Via Ferrata,
rock climbing practice area and indoor climbing centre • “Fun Forest” high
ropes course with balance training, aerial runway, and much more
• Barbecue by the camp fire • All information at www.gargellen.at
Montafon Tourismus
A-6780 Schruns, Montafoner Strasse 21
Tel. +43 (0)5556/722 53-0
Fax: +43 (0)5556/748 56
[email protected], www.montafon.at
Family Fun Club Gargellen
www.gargellen.at
oder im
Tourismusbüro Gargellen
Tel. +43 (0)5557/63 03
Aktivpark Montafon
www.aktivpark-montafon.at
oder im
Tourismusbüro Schruns-Tschagguns
Tel. +43 (0)5556/721 66-0
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holidays with
children.
tirol
Tiroler Gröstl. This speciality was traditionally a meal of leftovers. However,
today’s Tiroler Gröstl only consists of the best ingredients – potatoes and cubes of
roast pork, lightly browned with onions in a pan. A fried egg is often served on top
of the Gröstl, which is flavoured with marjoram, caraway seed and parsley.
Hotel Kaiser in the Tirol
Family magic: “Have fun discovering Nature” – under this motto we
provide children and grown-ups with a great range of activities: guided
hikes, hiking at dawn, mountain bike tours, high ropes, rock climbing
practice area, climbing wall, and much more. The Kaiser Kids Club
keeps our youngest visitors (from four years old) amused with fun
and entertainment.
Aktiv & Vital: Take this opportunity to test the extensive hydrotherapy
programme at the No. 1 “Kneipp” village in the Tirol, Scheffau on the
Wilder Kaiser mountain. Exercise, fitness, healthy and balanced nutrition
– with us you will be introduced to the world of kneipp and given useful tips
for use at home. With Aktiv & Vital, the emphasis is not on performance and
speed, rather on sensible, sustainable exercise, tailored to you.
Food and drink: Summer ALL INCLUSIVE package, with an extensive
breakfast buffet, midday snack, coffee and cakes at teatime, and in the
evening various themed buffets, a variety of alcohol-free drinks, still and
carbonated Kaiser Wasser mineral water. Also included in the meals: Egger
Naturbräu lager and high-quality red and white wine. Let us spoil you.
Hotel Kaiser in Tirol, Fam. Landlinger
A-6351 Scheffau, Dorf 11
Tel. +43 (0)5358/80 00, Fax: +43 (0)5358/80 00-340
[email protected]
www.hotel-kaiser-in-tirol.com
Children’s hearts beat faster on a Tirolean farm
rom compact Alpine farmsteads via beautiful farmhouses
in the highlands to the rambling farms of the Inntalfurche,
our member farms can be found across the whole of the Tirol.
A “Farm Holiday” here means simple pleasures and getting
right back to Nature.
Your children will be in seventh heaven with all the new experiences that await them on a Tirolean farm. They can amuse
themselves in so many ways: • playing in the meadows •
getting up close with farm animals • watching the farmer at
work – and joining in • having all kinds of adventures in the
countryside, and much more.
Playmates are quickly found at every farm; the farmworkers’
children will be pleased to show your sons and daughters the
ropes.
From ski piste to cow byre, from a ramble amongst meadow
flowers to a cosy farm parlour – it’s always the season for a
Tirolean farm holiday.
Urlaub am Bauernhof in Tirol
A-6020 Innsbruck, Brixner Strasse 1
Tel. +43 (0)5/92 92-117, Fax: +43 (0)5/92 92-1179
[email protected], www.Bauernhof.cc
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HOTEL KAISER IN TIROL, URLAUB AM BAUERNHOF IN TIROL, TIROL WERBUNG/SCHNEIDER
F
Something for your nerves.
adrenalin.
carinthia
Ever faster, higher, harder: extreme adrenalin rushes for daredevils
J
ust a couple of square metres of
opening in 2008. The latest adrenalin kick
material keep you in the air – hun-
is called “Trikke”, and is a combination of
dreds of metres above the ground: sky
rollerblades, roller skates and scooter. As
diving is one of the most thrilling experi-
mad as carving and with a similar tech-
ences that you can enjoy in this area, for
nique – just without snow, you sweep
example in the Tirolean “Soul country”.
from side to side down the slope on the
Whether on a paraglider or hangglider,
“Trikke”. “River tubing” on the other hand
alone or with a tandem pilot, the feeling
is pure action, in water. You head down-
of freedom is simply overwhelming.
stream in a circular rubber dinghy,
Endless opportunities for climbing can be
wearing full white-water equipment. The
found here: Over 1,300 boulder climbing
attraction of this activity is that the raft
challenges, 3,000 rock climbing routes,
cannot actually be steered. Trikkes, river
and about 5,000 Alpine climbing routes –
tubes and other fun equipment can best
that’s more than enough for several holidays.
be tried out at the CUBE Hotel on the
Just as much excitement is guaranteed
Nassfeld in Carinthia.
•
on a visit to Gröbming adventure park,
the largest rock climbing area and high
ropes course in the country: Visitors
can test their courage and skill at some
160 stations and on a climbing route of
1,700 m. For the particularly daring, a
1 There are many ways to get your kicks
brand new “sensations fitness course” is
2 White-water challenge
Brave enough?
*
RAFTING FOR BEGINNERS. On a fun
weekend in Styria’s Gesäuse National Park
you can discover the fascination of whitewater sports for yourself. Maximum attention is paid to safety. www.rafting.at
*
FREE FALL FOR TWO. Tandem jumping
together with a trained, registered instructor
is the ideal entry to sport parachuting – and
a life-enhancing experience.
www.dropzone.at
*
GOODBYE GRAVITY. Climbing is one of
the most extreme sports and comes in many
forms – sports climbing, Alpine mountaineering or boulder clambering. Information on routes, climbs and indoor climbing
centres is available at www.bergsteigen.at
*
BUNGEE JUMPING. Plunge 165 m
in just three seconds – if you dare . The
highest dam wall in Austria, in the Maltatal
in Carinthia, is one of the most spectacular
venues of all for bungee jumping.
www.koelnbreinsperre.at
Carinthia’s Natural Attractions
– Pride and precipice
CORBIS, KÄRNTEN WERBUNG, ERLEBNISBAHN/ÖBB, TVB GÖSTLINGER ALPEN
1
2
There’s extreme adventure on
offer in the lake and valley holiday
region which comprises Gailtal,
Gitschtal and Lesachtal, Weissensee
and Nassfeld-Hermagor-Pressegger
See: On the “Mega Dive”, the
largest swing in the Alps, adrenalin
junkies swing at about 100 km/h
over treetops and peaks. You’ll need
plenty of courage for the “Acapulco”
jump on the Weissensee and if you
try white-water rafting, canyoning or hydrospeeding. You’ll be swinging
through the air like Tarzan on the brand new “Flying Fox Mile” in the
labyrinth of rocks on Nassfeld, but there are also other routes of different
levels of difficulty and skill to explore. Sensational too is the “Pendolino”
summer toboggan run – thrills and spills for the whole family.
Tel. +43 (0)4282/31 31-0, Fax: -31
[email protected]
www.naturarena.com, www.abenteueralpen.at
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