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Sales Guide Austria
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A guide to unique Austrian experiences.
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Austria
a country in the heart of Europe.
Austria ranks as one of the world’s leading destinations and the number of British visitors it
attracts is continually growing! In 2014 802,352 Britons arrived to spend a total of 3.4 million
nights in Austria. They accounted for 3.5% of all overnight stays and 3.2% of all arrivals by nonAustrians, making the UK the fourth most important foreign market for overnight stays and fifth
most important for arrivals.
But what makes Austria such a popular destination? Apart from the country’s excellent, reliable
infrastructure and prime position at the heart of Europe, Austria is famed for its diverse, stunning scenery, top-notch cultural events to suit every taste, delicious cuisine and unparalleled
charming, warm hospitality.
Its central location means it is highly accessible, being easily reached by plane or car from
anywhere in Europe. UK holiday-makers mention the central location, the breath taking natural scenery, the wealth of musical and cultural heritage, the extensive choice of sports and
activities on offer, the warm, friendly Austrian welcome, the obvious concern for nature and the
environment and excellent value for money as key criteria in their choice of Austria as a holiday
destination.
Our Sales Guide will introduce you to selected new product ideas, exciting destinations and
outstanding hotels within the Austrian tourism sector. We hope it will not only inspire you, but
also help you to make initial contact with Austrian suppliers and destinations that are new to you.
Think you know everything Austria has to offer? Think again. Austria has a surprise in store for you!
Ralph Strampfer
Director UK
Basic facts on Austria .......................... 4
Innsbruck Tourist Board...................... 16
From lodge to lodge............................ 28
B2B services ....................................... 5
Brandnertal......................................... 30
BEST WESTERN PREMIER
Harmonie Vienna ................................ 42
Austria at a glance ............................... 6
Swarovski Tourism
Services GmbH...................................18
Lakeland love affair............................ 32
Wien Holding’s Cultural Enterprises .... 44
ÖBB Austrian Railways ......................... 8
Top skiing areas ................................. 20
Alpbachtal Seenland Tourism.............. 34
Schlumberger cellars ......................... 46
Tourism in Austria .............................. 10
TirolWest............................................ 22
Traunsee Holiday Region..................... 36
Short breaks ...................................... 48
Truly elemental .................................. 12
Kitzbühel/Kirchberg............................ 24
Vienna’s frothy blend of art................. 38
Austria’s Finest Experience Hotels ...... 50
Tirol Tourist Board .............................. 14
Das Central – Alpine . Luxury . Life........ 26
VPG Vienna PASS ............................... 40
Festivals ............................................ 52
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Basic facts
Area: 83,858 km²
Population: 8.2 million
Capital: Vienna
International dialling code: 0043
Language: German is spoken as a
first language by 98% of the Austrian
population. English is by far the leading second language in the education
system and is widely spoken.
Topography: Austria combines a
truly unique variety of landscapes,
climatic conditions and flora. Austria’s
landscapes range from the peaks of
the Alps to hill country and plains.
Climate: Austria’s climate is moderate and agreeable. Precipitation is
quite evenly distributed over the year.
May, September and October tend to be
the driest months, April and November
are the wettest periods. During the
summer months temperatures can easily reach 25-30 °C. A word of caution
for hikers: as the weather can change
very quickly in the mountains, please
do check daily forecasts! During the
winter months Austria becomes a
skier’s heaven. The snow cover usually
converts the pastures into slopes from
mid-December to the end of March or,
on some high alpine areas, even until
the end of April.
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Temperatures in Austria’s major
cities (°C)
Pace
MayJuly Sep.Nov.Jan.Mar.
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Vienna 1924
20718
max.
10 1511 3 -6 1min.
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Klagenfurt20 25 20 1 -1 9max.
8 13 1 1-8-1min.
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Salzburg1825
20829
max.
8 12 4 -4 -5 3min.
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Innsbruck 20 25 20 8 1 17max.
8 13 4 -4 -4 4 min.
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Visa regulations
Citizens of the European Union (EU)
require a valid identity card. Visitors
who require a visa are advised to
contact the Austrian Consulate. Advice
can be found on the Austrian Embassy
website www.austria.org.uk, or by
calling the Visa Information Service
on 020 300 25 936 (Monday-Friday,
08:00-17:00).
Please note that applications are
administered by appointment only.
Customs regulations
As an EU member state, the customs
regulations of the European Union are
valid for Austria. Prior to travelling to
Austria, it is however advisable for
citizens of all countries to contact the
respective authorities as well as
customs offices at UK airports and
railway stations. Pets are allowed into
Austria with a valid EU Pet Pass. For
more information please contact
www.defra.gov.uk,
tel. 0870 2411 710
Money
The EURO is the official currency in
Austria. All banks apply the same
official rate of the day. Cash dispensers are as widely available as in the
UK. Cash may be drawn either with
“MAESTRO” or any of the common
credit cards. Travellers’ cheques are
honoured in banks but a transaction
fee will be charged.
Banking hours
In major cities and towns banks are
generally open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., on
Thursdays to 5:00 p.m. Banks are
closed Saturdays and Sundays.
Bureaux de change at airports and
major rail terminals are open 7 days
a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
in Vienna until 10:00 p.m.
Shopping hours
Stores and supermarkets are open
either at 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. and close at
6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday;
or depending on the location until
12:00 noon or 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
However, food stores and news agents
in many well-known holiday resorts
stay open on Sundays, but are usually
closed on public holidays.
Eating out
Lunch is usually served from 12:00
noon to 2:00 p.m. and dinner from
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in resorts
and up to 10:00 p.m. in towns and
cities. Please note that smoking in
restaurants is not completely banned.
Restaurants with less than 80 m² can
be smoking or non-smoking places.
Places over 80 m² can either be
non-smoking restaurants or have a
completely separate smoking section.
A service charge is not included in the
restaurant bill – gratuities of 10%-15%
are expected. Credit cards are widely
accepted. They might, however, be
declined at some restaurants and
smaller huts. If you wish to find out
more about Austria’s culinary delights
please visit www.via-culinaria.com and
www.tiroler-wirtshaus.at.
Emergency services
International emergency number:... 112
Fire service:................................ 122
Police:......................................... 133
Ambulance:................................. 144
B2B services
at Austrian National Tourist Office.
“I’m here to help and support travel industry partners in a variety of ways.
Below you will find helpful information on the services we offer and how we
can cooperate in bringing as many travellers to Austria as possible.”
Stephanie Sadjak
Sales Promotion Manager. [email protected], T +44 207 440 3836, www.austria.info/uk_b2b
Our B2B web channels:
www.austria.info/uk_b2b
www.twitter.com/Austria_UK
www.youtube.com/austriatourism
Editor and publisher:
Austrian National Tourist Office
9-11 Richmond Buildings
London W1D 3HF.
ZVR number: 075857630
Project management: Stephanie Sadjak
Graphics: Karin Trenkler
Foreign language layout: Karen Green
Printing: One Digital (Digaprint Ltd t/as)
Publication date: November 2015
All prices shown in pounds in this brochure
are in Pounds Sterling at the current
exchange rate: 0,80
Picture credits:
U1, U2, 4, 10, 12, 20, 28, 32, 48, 50:
ANTO/Peter Burgstaller
21: Kärnten Werbung/Edward Groger;
Silvretta Montafon; Saalbach Hinterglemm
38: Leopold Museum
49: Tirol Werbung/Moser Laurin; Getty Images
52: anja koehler | andereart.de
B2B Newsletter
If you would like to receive more information on a regular basis, you can also register for
regular travel trade updates about tourism in Austria, facts, new developments, presentations
on destinations, new products and experiences, 4 times per year.
Database of incoming agencies
This database contains tour operators and travel agencies who feature Austria in their
programmes, specifying their names, contact data, specialist fields, as well as branch offices
abroad and core markets. They are competent partners for planning and providing holidays in
Austria.
Brochures, merchandising material, banners
We offer various brochures for your clients or sales staff and also provide posters or merchandising material for events or trade fairs.
Austria’s best video collection
A great selection of our own promotional material, as well as partner videos and even visitor
footage from Austria, offering an insight into a wide variety of Austrian regions and seasonal
activities via our YouTube channel.
Picture library
Download free images of Austria at https://views.austria.info/. Browse over 15,000 images in
our on-line image library, featuring all aspects of Austria, including cities, culture, architecture,
countryside, people, sports, cuisine and hotels. Simply register, download your image and
quote the Austrian National Tourist Office as source.
Fam trips, appointments with Austrian partners
If you would like to get in contact with the Austrian tourist industry
I am here to help you connect with the right partners.
Participation at travel and MICE markets
We are happy to welcome you to our stand at the WTM and the Meetings Show UK.
Please contact me for more information.
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Austria at a glance
Contact details.
1 Vorarlberg Travel
T +43 5572 377-0330
[email protected]
www.vorarlberg.travel/en
2 Tirol Tourist Board
T +43 512 5320-643
[email protected]
www.tyrol.com
3 Salzburg State Board
of Tourism
T +43 662 6688-0
[email protected]
www.salzburgerland.com
Dual carriageways
Main connecting road
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Regional boundary
Linz
Inn
5 Styria Tourist Board
T +434 316 4003-0
[email protected]
www.steiermark.com/en
Road number
Railway
International airport
National boarder
4 Carinthia Tourist Board
T +43 463 3000
[email protected]
www.carinthia.at/en
D on
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Inn
Neusiedler
See
Traunsee
Attersee
Salzburg
St. Pölten
Eisenstadt
Mondsee
Wolfgangsee
Enns
Salza
Inn
Achensee
Innsbruck
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Bregenz
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Graz
Millstätter
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Ossiacher
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Klagenfurt
Wörther See
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Innsbruck

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Achensee
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Salza
Mondsee

Salzburg
3
Wolfgangsee

Bodensee
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Hallstätter See
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6 Upper Austrian
Tourist Board
T +43 732 221-022
[email protected]
www.oberoesterreich.at/en
7 Lower Austrian
Tourist Board
T +43 2742 9000-9000
[email protected]
www.lower-austria.info
8 Burgenland Tourist Board
T +43 2682 633 84-0
[email protected]
www.burgenland.info
9 Vienna Tourist Board
T +43 1 24 555
[email protected]
www.wien.info/en
Yearning
for holiday
fun?
Let us inspire you.
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Our holiday information service
offers individual advice and
tips and will send you relevant
documents and brochures.
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www.austria.info
The official Austria page
www.facebook.com/visitaustria
Holiday tips from people who have already been there or are
there right now
Enns
Holiday service
00800 400 200 00 (local rate)
[email protected]
www.youtube.com/austria
Clips with highlights and special
recommendations
Graz
5
illstätter
See
Dr
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Ossiacher
See
Klagenfurt
Wörther See
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Travelling to Austria couldn’t be easier.
Please find a list of flights as well as
details on how to get there by air,
car or by rail at
www.austria.info/uk/service-facts/
getting-there-around/flights-to-austria
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ÖBB oebb.at
Travelling times between major Austrian cities:
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Vienna – Salzburg:
less than 2.5 hours with ÖBB Railjet
Vienna – Graz:
2 hours 38 mins with ÖBB Railjet
Salzburg – Innsbruck:
less than 2 hours with ÖBB Railjet
Graz – Linz:
starting from over 3 hours
Innsbruck – Bregenz:
approx. 2.5 hours with ÖBB Railjet
Graz – Innsbruck:
approx. 6 hours
Most important sites
Discover Austria by train and travel
from cities steeped in history, like
Vienna and Salzburg, to the beautiful
Austrian Alps that form the backdrop
for “The Sound of Music”. Plus enjoy
the architectural mix of old and new
that this country has to offer.
Relax on your way to your next sightseeing tour
Contact
ÖBB Austrian Railways
Mag. Eva Buzzi
T +43 1 89930
[email protected]
Am Hauptbahnhof 2
1100 Wien
Customer service line:
T +43 (0) 5 1717
General description
Journeying to and through Austria by rail is easier than ever before. What better way to
travel than through stunning alpine scenery, lush valleys, historic towns and picturesque
villages on comfortable trains? With the modern ÖBB trains, all parts of Austria are easily
accessible. Every region of Austria has its own charm – and its own ÖBB offers. Vienna and
Salzburg are connected by ÖBB Railjet in less than 2.5 hours, for example. Austria’s railway
system is very well developed, there are not only fast national connections, but also links to
Austria´s neighbouring countries and destinations like Prague, Brno, Bratislava, Budapest,
Munich and Zurich.
Photos: ÖBB/Harald Eisenberger, ÖBB/Robert Deopito
What makes us special – our services
We offer a wide range of services on our trains.
In our long-distance trains our catering company “Henry am Zug” supplies guests with
tasty food and seasonal offers. If travelling in First Class snacks, drinks and food will be
served directly at your seat and newspapers will be provided for free. Our trains also offer
air conditioning, generous luggage racks, plugs for charging electronic devices and on-board
restaurants, depending on the train category. The ÖBB Railjet also offers a cinema for kids
and free WIFI. There are lounges at various railway stations exclusively for First Class
passengers. There you can spend your waiting time relaxing and drinking coffee.
Unique experience – a trip on the Semmeringbahn, UNESCO World Heritage railway”
A trip on the UNESCO World Heritage Semmeringbahn to the charming, historic city centre
of Graz – Austria’s second-largest city – combines impressive buildings and narrow alleyways
with modern design and architecture. A special highlight is the Styrian Armoury (Landeszeug
haus), the world´s largest historic armoury. Its collection takes you back to medieval days,
when knights battled for honour in shiny armour. We whisk you away to your destination in
comfort while you enjoy Austrian culinary delights or simply lean back to relax and marvel
at the mountain peaks, castles and forest landscapes passing by. With ÖBB, you can reach
Graz from Vienna in just over 2.5 hours – 16 times per day.
Enjoying Austrian specialities while travelling
We highly recommend exploring the
“Salzkammergut” lake and mountain
region by train. On one of Austria’s most
beautiful train routes you reach Bad Ischl,
where you can visit Emperor Franz
Joseph’s summer palace, or Hallstatt,
where you take a boat from the railway
station to the village, enjoying some of
Austria’s most impressive scenery.
If you would like to take an extraordinary scenic journey through the
Austrian Alps, we recommend taking
the Eurocity train from Graz to Zurich,
via Zell am See and Innsbruck, which
also has a special panoramic carriage
you can use if travelling First Class.
Sit down and enjoy! Meals and drinks
will be served in your seat (fee payable).
Catering on ÖBB long-distance trains
is provided by “Henry am Zug”, a
DO&CO company. Henry offers a
varying menu and seasonal offerings,
including Austrian specialities. Drinks
and food can be enjoyed in our onboard restaurant, or via the mobile
trolley service.
In First Class you can order snacks,
drinks or a whole meal at your comfortable seat.
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Tourism in Austria
A success story in facts and figures.
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Austria merges tradition and
modernity in a way no other
European country does and is
becoming the cultural hub of
central Europe.
Tourism secures jobs and thus creates income and wealth – above all in regions and valleys with
little industry. That is why, in Austria, this sector is very important for the national economy: after
all, the tourism and leisure industries accounted for more than 15% of Austrian GDP last year.
But employment in tourism is also a major factor: almost one fifth of all full-time jobs in Austria are
directly or indirectly based on tourism.
The importance of tourism in Austria can also be deduced from global ranking: we rank 13th in
the world by absolute number of arrivals - not bad for such a small country. We are also among
the top destinations worldwide when it comes to the resident population’s per-capita income from
international tourism.
Often non-tourism sectors have little concept of how successful the attractive tourist destination
that is Austria really is. Last year, more people than ever spent their vacation in Austria. In total,
Austria welcomed more than 37.6 million visitors, an increase of 1.9% on the previous year. The
total overnights amounted to 132 million. This means that the number of vacationers visiting
Austria each day equals the total number of residents in Salzburg, Innsbruck and Klagenfurt. Much
more important for the businesses and the Austrian economy, however, is how much money can
be earned from tourism. In total, 2014 revenue: 23 billion
But what attracts millions of vacationers to Austria each year?
Let’s start with our country’s natural features: whether it’s the Alps, the Danube or the Pannonian
Plain, Austria contains many natural landscapes that can be found in Europe. To this day, Austria
boasts an abundance of unspoilt nature, mountains, forests, lakes and fertile land. Clearly, there
is a great deal of nature to explore and enjoy at your leisure, or use for sporting activities, both in
summer and winter.
Austria is becoming the cultural hub of central Europe. Austria merges tradition and modernity in
a way no other European country does. Once the centre of the Habsburg monarchy’s empire, for
centuries Austria was exposed to the multi-cultural influences from eastern and southern Europe,
as well as from Italy and the southern German region. Viennese classical music, the waltz and
operetta melodies of Johann Strauss and Franz Lehár, and Viennese Modernism flourished in
this rich cultural soil. Today’s Austrian art and culture scene is based on Austria’s background as
a European meeting place and retains its international charisma and attraction to this day.
However, Austria is also a country that knows how to live. A very relaxed way of life emerged due
to Austria’s eventful history, its pleasant healthy climate, and its fertile landscapes. The characteristics are a cordial attitude, a genuine enjoyment and our proverbial conviviality. The Austrian
lifestyle is based on wellbeing and leaves a permanent and enriching impression on our guests.
It is, after all, the long-standing tradition of hospitality that turns Austrians into especially professional and talented hosts. They anticipate their guests’ needs and requests and fulfill them with
utter care. Austrian hosts help vacationers find their personal ways to enjoy life and relax. That’s
why, apart from the great natural and distinct features Austria offers, encounters with the people
of this country add to the true vacation bliss.
Once business people have an idea of a country, once they have visited it while on vacation,
it is easier to do business – a matter of trust, after all – as the next logical step. Local tourism
thus opens doors for export businesses. And the tourism brand and what the industry conveys to
the world about Austria are in any case an integral part of our country’s position and significance.
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Truly elemental
Walking in the Alps not only means taking
things at your own pace, but also discovering
the boundless freedom of living.
These are mighty
natural landscapes,
and you breathe in their
very strength on an alpine
walk. Along the routes,
you also discover some
of the customs of this
country.
Up here, you sense what makes summer in the mountains so
special. When the alpine pastures spread out before you in the
morning sun. When the wooden tiles on the alpine lodge shimmer
in the sunlight, and the gentle wind rushes through the pine trees
and mingles with the sound of cowbells, and when the mountains
rise up steeply to meet the horizon.
In the Alps, walking not only means taking things at your own
pace, but also experiencing, smelling and hearing life. And, as
walking also encourages you to adopt a slower pace, you also
take in the things around you that much more intensively. It’s then
that your walking tour becomes a journey of discovery, on these
impressive alpine paths that tell so much about the history and
the day-to-day culture of the country.
These alpine routes are an expression of the fact that Austria is
a meeting point for a wide range of cultures. For it was thanks to
these routes that lively exchanges took place in early times, allowing an alpine popular culture to emerge. It is this which gave rise
to many traditions, customs and festivals lived and celebrated
today by locals.
You can discover this as you meet up with friendly farming people, baking their own sourdough rye bread on enclosed fires in
the courtyard. They use the same principle as people did 20,000
years ago in the Alps. It’s a fascinating experience, giving you
a sense of the love of life which is deeply rooted amongst the
locals here. Your host serves up homemade Bergkäse (mountain
cheese) and is only too willing to recount stories of life in the Alps.
Meanwhile, the sky is bathed in tones of fiery red as the sun sets,
and then, even as a visitor, you feel very close to something truly
elemental.
“The things I didn’t
gather from formal
learning I learned
on my walks and
through travel.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,
1749 -1832
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Tirol Tourist Board www.b2b.tirol.at
Germany
Italy
How to get there
Commissionable package – Bike Trail Tirol
Distances from/to a major city
and airport:
The Bike Trail Tirol is the longest
mountain bike trail in the Alps and
loops along cycle paths through the
different regions of Tirol, covering
32 stages, 1,000 kilometres and a
total increase in elevation of 27,000
metres.
5 km (3 miles) – lnnsbruck Int.
Airport, 5 minutes from downtown,
connects to the hubs of Vienna,
Amsterdam and Frankfurt.
170 km (106 miles) – lnnsbruck is
170 kilometres from Munich Int. Airport.
250 km (155 miles) – lnnsbruck is
250 kilometres from Zürich Int. Airport.
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You can start wherever you please
and most stretches are two-way.
Bike Trail Tirol is suitable for both
recreational cyclists and professionals.
5 days/4 nights
Overnight accommodation in
4- and 3-star hotels, including
breakfast, luggage transfer, maps.
From €369
Contact:
Mr Klaus Humenberger
[email protected]
www.tyrol.com/bike-trail-tirol
Tirol – Heart of the Alps
Contact
Tirol Tourist Board
Maria-Theresien-Straße 55
6020 Innsbruck
T +43 512 5320-643
www.b2b.tirol.at
[email protected]
General description
Home to the world-famous ski resorts of St Anton and Kitzbühel, along with long-time British
favourites such as Mayrhofen, Obergurgl and Alpbach, the Austrian Tirol suits everyone, from
novices to seasoned, veteran skiers. When you see images of Austria as a white wonderland,
it is sometimes hard to imagine what happens when the snow melts away. What remains is
the same beautiful, natural scenery, but this time in colour, with the landscape painted every
possible shade of green. The traditional Tirolean houses are brought to life and the mountains call
you to experience a different type of adventure. Walking, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, climbing,
paragliding – any outdoor adventure sport you can imagine is possible in the Austrian Tirol.
The heartfelt warm reception that the region extends to all who visit brings holidaymakers
back year after year. The locals are genuinely friendly, food is hearty (just what you need after
a day in the mountains), accommodation is high quality and more to the point, affordable, and
the resorts exude true mountain village charm.
Photos: Tirol Werbung
Unique experience – the Eagle Walk
The eagle represents freedom and independence, power and wisdom, and soars with grandeur and dignity over Tirol’s glorious mountain scenery. The Eagle Walk is arguably the most
beautiful long-distance hiking trail in Austria. Well-maintained, carefully way-marked and
cross-referenced to detailed maps, this varied trail is truly a natural wonderland. All in all, the
Eagle Walk includes 128 day hikes with a total distance of 1,480 kilometres and a total vertical rise of some 87,000 metres. Some of the stages lead you through the Karwendel nature
reserve, one of Tirol’s most gorgeous regions. Your guide shows you the things worth seeing,
especially the alpine wildlife. On your way through the Karwendel you will stay in three different
traditional alpine huts. Starting high above Innsbruck you will hike for 6 days, passing unforgettable
scenery until you reach the source of the Isar river in Scharnitz. www.tyrol.com/eagle-walk
Bookable package – guided hiking tour of the “Karwendel Nature Reserve”: 5 nights including
half board in 3 different traditional alpine huts from €490 pp, minimum number of participants – 8;
maximum number of participants – 15. Contact: Alpinschule Innsbruck GmbH,
Martin Rainer, In der Stille 1, 6161 Natters, [email protected]
Commissionable package – Tirol Mountain Bike Safari
Discover Tirol’s awe-inspiring land
scapes on the lift-assisted Tirol Mountain Bike Safari, a 660-kilometre route
crisscrossing the heart of the Alps on
twisty, fun, mountain bike trails.
Mountain bikers planning a cycling holi
day in Europe won’t run out of ideas any
time soon in the mountains of Tirol – the
new Tirol Mountain Bike Safari enables
cyclists to plan a tour through the heart
of the Alps on a single cycle route.
The Tirol Mountain Bike Safari is just
the ticket for those looking for flexible
bike touring fun:
4 days, 3 nights in 3-star hotels
Including breakfast and luggage
transfer, lift tickets, maps.
12,000 of the total 25,000 metres of
increase in elevation along the Bike
Safari are conveniently serviced by
a network of 18 cable-car systems.
From €319
Contact:
Mr Klaus Humenberger
[email protected]
www.tyrol.com/bikesafari
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Innsbruck Tourist Board www.innsbruck.info
Germany
Italy
How to get there
Daily flights in winter, 2 x weekly
in summer from London Gatwick to
Innsbruck Airport, 5 km from the
city centre.
Imperial Tomb of Emperor Maximilian.
Ranked by UNESCO as one of the
most important tombs in the world.
www.tiroler-landesmuseen.at
Daily flights from most major UK
airports all year. Munich Airport –
190 km to Innsbruck.
The Golden Roof. Innsbruck’s internationally famous landmark.
www.innsbruck.info/en
The Nordkette. A future UNESCO
World Cultural Heritage site,
Innsbruck’s mountain offers fantastic
views and spectacular nature.
www.nordkette.com/en
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Olympia SkiWorld Innsbruck.
The only Olympic resort in Austria,
host to three winter Olympic Games,
offers nine resorts accessible with
one ski pass, with a free ski bus from
the city to the resorts.
www.innsbruck-pauschalen.com/en/
winter
Innsbruck Tourist Board – Capital of the Alps
Contact
Innsbruck Tourist Board
Peter Unsinn, MA
[email protected]
T +43 512 59850 148
Burggraben 3, 6020 Innsbruck
T +43 5125 98500
[email protected]
www.innsbruck.info
General description
Steeped in centuries of colourful history, Innsbruck features many fine examples of Imperial
splendour bestowed on the town by Habsburg rulers with a penchant for architecture and the
creative arts. Some of the town’s most significant monuments date back to the late 15th century,
marking the early days of the Austrian monarchy. Visitors are taken on a journey back through
time, with an enchanting array of splendid architectural gems from the Gothic, Renaissance,
Baroque and Neo-Classical periods. Historic landmarks such as the Golden Roof, the Imperial
Church, the Imperial Palace and Ambras Castle evoke the grandeur of the former Habsburg
Empire. But Innsbruck also boasts visionary urban design to make any modern architecture
enthusiast’s pulse race: the Bergisel Olympic Ski Jump and the Nordkettenbahnen Cable Cars –
both created by Zaha Hadid – and the Town Hall, designed by Dominique Perrault. Innsbruck
also plays a significant role as a major international sports hub located in the heart of the Alps,
which has already hosted three Winter Olympic Games, and numerous European and World
Championship events. In all, Innsbruck remains a must-see destination in Europe.
What makes us unique
Shopping. Original products from Swarovski, Bogner, Hugo Boss and many more famous
brands can be bought in the city centre.
Alpine. Take a funicular from the city centre to the Nordkette mountain in just 20 minutes.
Experience the stunning countryside above Innsbruck, which is listed to become a UNESCO
World Cultural Heritage site.
Urban. Experience the medieval history of this city, with buildings dating back to the 13th century,
including the internationally famous Golden Roof and the imperial tomb of Emperor Maximilian.
Photos: TVB Innsbruck
Unique experience
The nine ski regions in the Olympia SkiWorld Innsbruck make alpine skiing and snowboarding in
Innsbruck an unbeatable experience! There is a total of nine ski resorts, with 90 lifts and cable
cars to whisk skiers up to the lofty heights surrounding Innsbruck and, with the help of snowmaking equipment, the fun on the slopes is guaranteed to last until late into spring. The skiing
Eldorado comprises almost 300 km of pistes and is accessible on just one ski pass.
Events
Great restaurants
Hotels
Four Hills Ski Jump Tournament.
The most-watched ski jump tournament
in the world. 02.01.-03.01.2016.
www.bergiselspringen.at
Traditional – Weisses Rössl.
Innsbruck’s oldest restaurant,
established in 1590. www.roessl.at/
The Grand Hotel Europa.
Innsbruck’s 5-star hotel in the heart
of the city. www.grandhoteleuropa.at
Gourmet – Europa Stüberl.
Gault Millau-listed restaurant that
serves traditional and modern dishes.
www.grandhoteleuropa.at/en/info/
restaurant-europa-stueberl
Hotel the Penz.
Boutique business hotel in Innsbruck’s
Old Town, designed by Dominique
Perrault. www.thepenz.com
Billabong Air and Style 2015. The
world’s best snowboarders compete in
this famous event. 05.02. - 06.02.2016.
www.innsbruck-pauschalen.com/en/
events/air-style
Festival of Old Classical Music.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary. 14.07.- 27.08.2016. www.altemusik.at/en/nocache
Modern Gourmet – Das Schindlers.
A fantastic chic, new restaurant in the
heart of the city.
www.dasschindler.at
Der Adler.
Innsbruck’s designer hotel, with every
room enjoying floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. www.deradler.com
Nala Hotel.
Innsbruck’s newest hotel, a shining
star of boutique design.
www.nala-hotel.at
Innsbruck’s complete hotel listing can
be found on our website.
www.innsbruck.info/en/your-stay/
e-books.html
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Swarovski Crystal Worlds www.swarovski.com/kristallwelten
How to get there
Germany
Vienna
Wattens
Innsbruck
Italy
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Swarovski Crystal Worlds and
Swarovski Kristallwelten Store
Innsbruck: Innsbruck airport &
Innsbruck main railway station
(Hauptbahnhof). The Kristallwelten
Shuttle makes the journey from
Innsbruck main railway station to
Swarovski Crystal Worlds several
times per day.
Nearest airports: Munich (180 km),
Salzburg (160 km), Zurich (280 km).
Swarovski Kristallwelten Store
Vienna: Vienna Airport and Vienna
main railway station (Hauptbahnhof).
ART meets haute couture:
Swarovski presents Jean Paul Gaultier
in Vienna and Innsbruck
In September 2015 Jean Paul Gaultier
unveiled the installations he designed
especially for the cubes – glass oriels
in the facade of Swarovski Crystal
Worlds store Vienna – and the Chamber of Wonder at Swarovski Crystal
Worlds store Innsbruck. There is a
long-standing partnership between
the company and the French designer.
D. Swarovski Tourism Services GmbH
Photos: Swarovski Kristallwelten: small Pictures: Swarovski Kristallwelten/Joachim Haslinger/Gerhard Berger/Victor Brigola
Contact
D. Swarovski
Tourism Services GmbH
Nicole Lindner
[email protected]
T +43 5224 500-3329
Kristallweltenstraße 1
6112 Wattens
T +43 5224 51080-3810
F +43 5224 51080-3831
[email protected]
www.swarovski.com/kristallwelten
www.swarovski.com/innsbruck
www.swarovski.com/wien
General description – new era of wonder
From the very beginning, when he founded his cut crystal company in Wattens, Tirol, Austria
in 1895, Daniel Swarovski had a vision that crystal shouldn’t just be regarded as a material, but
as a source of inspiration. The family company has since experienced over one hundred years of
tradition and success, and the fascination surrounding crystal is greater than ever. To satisfy this
interest, Swarovski has created three locations in which crystal becomes a holistic experience:
Swarovski Kristallwelten (Swarovski Crystal Worlds), Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Innsbruck and
Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Vienna. Swarovski Kristallwelten (Swarovski Crystal Worlds) opened
in Wattens, the home of crystal, in 1995. Since then, this fantasy realm has given more than 12 million visitors, customers and fans of crystal innumerable wonderful moments. A new era of wonder
has begun with the 120th anniversary of Swarovski’s founding in Tirol and the 20th anniversary of
Swarovski Crystal Worlds. After its third and biggest expansion to date, between 2013 and 2015,
this world of wonders now spreads out over 7.5 hectares and displays several new facets.
Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Innsbruck and Vienna offer their
visitors something unique and unforgettable… exploration and shopping in a world of sparkling art and lively culture, drawing inspiration from a variety of ever-changing events. The
three locations are central, easily accessible, and well situated on main routes to favourite
travel destinations such as Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Munich, Zurich and Venice.
The multilingual teams at our three locations are happy to welcome international visitors in
over 20 languages. Each visitor in the group will receive a crystalline surprise when making
a purchase. For tour leaders we offer a Business Lounge, with free telephone and Internet
access in all three locations.
Unique experience – Music in the Giant
Every year, in May, Swarovski Crystal Worlds play host to the “Music in the Giant” festival.
In recent years the virtuoso chamber music program established by Tirolean composer and
pianist Thomas Larcher has developed into a platform for creative freedom, with an emphasis
on artistic exchange and an in-depth musical experience.
What’s new?
Special package
Special guided tour
Crystal Clear Vistas in Innsbruck
and Vienna
Experience a whole new kind of city
tour that will leave you spellbound
with wonder. The binoculars from
SWAROVSKI OPTIK let you dive into a
world of hidden detail and experience
Innsbruck and Vienna from an entirely
new point of view. Meeting point and
start of the tour will be Swarovski
Innsbruck and Swarovski Vienna.
The city tour where frescos seem to
come to life and remote points seem
so close you could practically reach
out and touch them, takes about
1½-2 hours.
The Chambers of Wonder have
fascinated the public for 20 years.
The list of famous artists and designers who, in 2015, have redesigned
five rooms with their artworks, is
impressive.
Duo CAO PERROT was responsible for
the unique creation that is this park
landscape. The jewel in the crown of
the new garden is the Crystal Cloud.
The mystical masterpiece occupies
1,400 square metres and consists
of some 800,000 hand-mounted
Swarovski crystals, floating above a
black mirror pool. South of the iconic
Giant, the play tower and the innovative outdoor playground area offer
children of all ages plenty of space
to play and climb.
www.swarovski.com/kristallwelten
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Top skiing areas
Austria’s best winter skiing areas for all abilities.
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Ötztal, Tirol
The Ötztal valley is one of Austria’s special skiing areas. Modern cable cars connect 3 “threethousanders” – the Gaislachkogel, the Tiefenbachkogel and Schwarze Schneid mountains, which
are all over 3,000 metres high. There are breathtaking mountain panoramas to admire from the
impressive viewing platforms on all of them and if you’re looking for an exciting evening after a
day on the slopes, look no further than the lively ski resort of Sölden. 1,377 to 3,250 metres.
Opening over the Easter period planned, snow practically guaranteed (two glaciers). Night skiing
in Obergurgl and Sölden. www.oetztal.com
Silvretta, Vorarlberg
Special experiences await skiers, snowboarders, freeriders, freestylers and luxury seekers in
Silvretta Montafon. Visitors can expect a wealth of activities in addition to skiing – night-time toboggan rides, traditional folk music in mountain huts, mountain breakfasts, torch-lit hikes – plus
numerous events, such as the FIS Boardercross World Cup, or fantastic opening concerts.
Up to 2,430 metres. Operates well into the spring. www.silvretta-montafon.at
Nassfeld, Carinthia
Nassfeld is where the sun makes its home, plus it offers more than 100 km of perfectly
groomed, varied pistes; one of the longest floodlit pistes in the Alps (2.2. km); a valley descent
almost 8 km long; a freeride area and a snowpark. Open over Easter, high level guarantee of
snow. 610 to 2,020 m. Night skiing every Saturday. www.nassfeld.at
Salzburger Sportwelt
The Salzburger Sportwelt is a massive, varied ski area with more than 760 km of pistes. The
ski pass is valid for the whole of the Ski Amadé area, which covers Salzburger Sportwelt itself,
Schladming/Dachstein, Hochkönig, Großartal and Gastein. 850 m (Wagrain) to 2,700 m
(Kreuzkogel Sportgastein). Open until after Easter. Night skiing in Flachau, Schladming and
on the Hochkönig. www.salzburgersportwelt.com
Schladming/Dachstein, Styria
Schladming is the perfect combination of lively ski atmosphere and idyllic mountain scenery,
with a superb infrastructure that was upgraded yet again for the 2013 Ski World Cup. The
four mountain ski circus links the Reiteralm, Hochwurzen, Planai and Hauser Kaibling mountains.
A highlight in the local skiing calendar is the Men’s World Cup Night Slalom, when ten thousand
ski enthusiasts flood into Schladming to cheer on the world’s top skiers. And one thing is certain
– if you win in Schladming, your name will go down in the history books as a legendary slalom
skier. 745 to 2,700 m. Opening planned until after Easter, good level of guaranteed snow.
Night skiing – a special experience in Schladming. www.schladming.at
Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang, SalzburgerLand
The Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang ski area is synonymous with 200 km of perfectly groomed
downhill pistes, 55 modern cable cars and ski lifts, 12 km marked cross-country trails and
snowparks. For something different, what about the ski movie runs, where everyone can have
their own ski video made and be the star of their own skiing movie? 1,000 to 2,100 m.
Opening planned until after Easter. Night skiing: flood-lit piste until 21.30. www.skicircus.at
Arlberg, Tirol/Vorarlberg
The Arlberg region is regarded as the “birthplace of skiing”. Its ski schools are among the best
in the world, and the resorts of St. Anton, Lech, Zürs, St. Christoph and Stuben are some of the
leading ski destinations in Europe. It’s a paradise for experienced skiers and snowboarders and
novices alike: 340 km prepared pistes, 200 km of off-piste skiing in deep snow, more than 94
lifts and mountain railways. Variety is the spice of life here – there are funparks, gourmet Alpine
restaurants and night tobogganing. 1,300 to 2,811 m. Open until after Easter, very high level of
guaranteed snow, www.arlberg.net
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TirolWest www.tirolwest.at
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How to get there
Hotel Enzian
Munich, Innsbruck and Salzburg
airports and train station
Landeck/Zams train station. 45 mins
to 3 hours.
The “Enzian” is a family-owned hotel
in Perjen. At the centre of the ultimate
Tirolean holiday resort with Serfaus,
Ischgl, St. Anton, Zürs und Lech, and
everything necessary for a pleasant
stay – great food, comfortable beds,
delightful ambiance.
32 rooms, 5 hospitable dining rooms,
hotel bar, sun terraces, secluded
garden, delightful wellness centre,
massage studio. Official BMW motorcycle test ride hotel, prime Tirolean
ski safari hotel, hiking & soft-top car
hotel – just a taste of what awaits
at the Hotel Enzian, an exciting stay
in an enticing ambience, wonderful
regional delicacies, authentic Tirolean
hospitality, laid-back lifestyle and an
inspiring tourism concept,
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providing countless new opportunities
on a daily basis.
Package:
– 7 or 5 days half board
– 5- or 4-day ski passes
Venet/Ischgl/St. Anton/Serfaus Fiss/choice between Kappl, Hochzeiger, Schöneben bus
transfers to and from the ski areas and ski guide is included.
– TirolWest Card
Double room incl. half board and ski
safari from €669 per person
Contact:
T +43 5442 62066
[email protected]
www.hotel-enzian.com
Photos: Tirol Werbung/Bauer Frank; TVB TirolWest/Rupert Gapp; Hotel Enzian/Kresser; Hotel Jägerhof; Hotel Mozart
TirolWest
Contact
Holiday region TirolWest
Jessica Zetti
T +43 5442 65600-510
[email protected]
Malserstraße 10, A-6500 Landeck
T +43 5442 65600, [email protected]
www.tirolwest.at
General description
TirolWest is city, scenery, rivers and mountains. This is where our visitors can savour the
unique regional features and authenticity of the mountains, the land and its inhabitants.
In the heart of the world’s best ski destinations. The TirolWest holiday region is located in a
kingdom of 3,000 m peaks, making it an ideal starting point for ski adventures through the
world’s best ski destinations, such as Ischgl, St. Anton, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis and Lech/Zürs.
No fewer than 11 well-known skiing regions can be found within 30 km.
The TirolWest culinary region delights visitors with its home-made, highly alcoholic fruit spirits from
the Stanz plum region, the Landeck fresh food market and one of the world’s best chocolatiers.
Tirol is a land of castles and palaces – more than 20 of them are located in and around the region,
such as Landeck castle, the museums in Fliess, the ruins of Kronburg and Schrofenstein castles, etc.
– Free TirolWest Card with many all inclusive benefits: entrance to regional museums, tastings
along culinary routes, unlimited journeys on regional buses, etc.
– At the heart of the world’s best ski destinations – www.ski.tirolwest.at
– Cultural and culinary delights and many events – www.veranstaltungen.tirolwest.at
– Ideal location for trips
Unique experience
The TirolWest holiday region is situated among lofty 3,000 metre peaks, so it offers the ideal starting point for day trips to the world’s best ski areas, such as Ischgl, St. Anton, and Lech/Zürs.
Hotel Enzian
Hotel Jägerhof
Hotel Mozart Landeck ****
Hotel Jägerhof
Holidaying at the Jägerhof feels like
home, with a variety of inclusive
services to enjoy. Spacious rooms
with shower or bath, WC, flat screen
TV, make-up mirror and hair dryer
(free wifi). Bathrobe, sauna towel and
beach bag during stay. Free use of
our hotel’s indoor swimming pool and
our spa area. Exercise studio. Lavish
breakfast buffet with many healthy
local products. 4-course menu with
salad buffet and weekly themed
buffets. Free parking right outside the
hotel. Ski locker.
The Jägerhof in Zams is the feel-good
destination at the heart of 1,000 km
of fantastic pistes. Guests will find
space to relax and dream in the
welcoming family atmosphere.
The excellent cuisine seduces the
senses every day. The beautiful
Hotel Mozart
spa area, with indoor pool and beauty
treatments, beckons for rest and
relaxation after an active winter’s day.
Package January hit:
– 7 days half board
– Jägerhof inclusive services
– Redesigned indoor swimming pool with wave machine, waterfall, massage jets
– Sauna, steam bath, herbal bath, Finnish sauna etc.
– TirolWestCard
– Nice cosy Tirolean-style rooms
7 days from €434 per person
09.01.-02.06.2016
In the centre of one of the largest and
most exciting ski areas in Europe.
Almost 1,000 km of slopes wait to be
discovered in Ischgl, St. Anton-Arlberg,
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Nauders-Reschenpass and Landeck-Venet.
Our hotel offers everything guests
could want for a comfortable and active week’s skiing. Pool, sauna, steam
bath, garage and massage, combined
with superb food and drink.
“Small is beautiful!” Enjoy a small
hotel with a very warm and personal
atmosphere.
“Mozart ski safari” package:
All-inclusive ski package with half
board, transfer, ski pass and guiding
included:
7 or 5 days, starting
from £812 per person
We are always busy renovating the
rooms and furnishings to offer our
guests the best.
Contact:
T +43-5442-64222
[email protected]
www.mozarthotels.at
Contact:
T +43 5442 62642
[email protected]
www.jaegerhof-zams.at
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Kitzbühel www.kitzski.uk
Events/Festivals
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– 14th Valartis Bank Snow Polo
World Cup on 14.01.2016 (the
world’s biggest snow polo
tournament).
– 76th Hahnenkamm Race: from
19 to 24 January 2016 the world’s
most spectacular downhill course
will ask professional skiers to give
their all.
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www.kitzbuehel.com/en/eventslifestyle
www.kitzbueheler-alpen.com/en/
kirchberg/service/veranstaltungen.html
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Kitzbühel town centre – the
700 year-old Old Town creates a
very special atmosphere in which
to shop, relax and enjoy!
Legendenpark Kitzbühel – the
place where all the Kitzbühel
greats of skiing are immortalized.
The “Streif” – the world’s most spectacular descent at the foot of the Hahnenkamm.
Igloo village in Brixen im Thale .
www.kitzbuehel.com/en
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Ice climbing in Kirchberg from
18 December – a thrilling climbing
experience in the new Ice Park at
Gaisberg. Professional supervision
and equipment hire available at the
Ice Park.
2nd International Fatbike Festival from 04-06 December: test, ride &
celebrate with a new generation of mountain bikes (including for winter)!
Kitzbüheler Alpen-Brixenthal
Contact
Kitzbühel Tourismus
Bettina Berger
T +43 5356 66660-51
[email protected]
Hinterstadt 18
6370 Kitzbühel
T +43 5356 6666-0
[email protected]
www.kitzbuehel.com
Photos: Kitzbühel Tourismus/media lounge; Bergbahnen Kitzbühel
Tourismusverband
Kitzbüheler Alpen-Brixenthal
Christoph Stöckl
T +43 664 121 17 48
[email protected]
Hauptstraße 8
6365 Kirchberg in Tirol
T +43 57507-2000
[email protected]
www.kirchberg.at
General description – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg: Perfect winter since 1893
It’s not just the Hahnenkamm Race that is legendary in Kitzbühel/Kirchberg in the Austrian Tirol
region – discover 209 kilometres of ski runs, 54 lifts and an outstanding mix of culture and
nature that make this region the best ski area in the world, and an unparalleled place for winter
sports enthusiasts. Kitzbühel/Kirchberg in the Austrian Tirol region has been making skiing history since 1893, and no other destination in the Alps has greater appeal for skiing enthusiasts.
Yet there are so many more reasons to visit than for amazing skiing – one is the Hahnenkamm
Race on the ‘Streif’, which is quite possibly the hardest and most popular ski race in the world
and has held countless audiences under its spell for the past 75 years. Even more of a draw
is the stunning natural scenery with slopes lying amidst the enchanting beauty of the Austrian
mountains – so it’s for good reason that the region was chosen once again as the number one
ski destination in the world.
What makes us special
– Skiing in the world’s best ski area (54 lifts, 56 ski huts, ski pass valid for the whole
Kitzbühel/Kirchberg region)
– The world’s most famous ski slope – the legendary “Streif”/The world’s most famous
ski race – the Hahnenkamm race
– Exclusive shopping in Kitzbühel’s charming town centre
– 12 Gault Millau toques shared between eight gourmet restaurants
– Numerous ski-in, ski-out hotels
– 3.5 km (night) toboggan run
– Ice climbing wall
Unique experience
Kitzbühel/Kirchberg offers the perfect conditions for an active holiday in the Tirol. Whether it’s
cross-country skiing, winter hikes or ice climbing – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg is the perfect starting
point for winter sports in the Tirol. From the legendary Hahnenkamm downhill race and the
Snow Polo World Cup to the traditional ATP Tennis tournament - throughout the year Kitzbühel/
Kirchberg mixes sport, culture and entertainment, notching up one must-see event after another.
Hotels
Rasmushof Hotel Kitzbühel
The family-run Rasmushof is located
right at the bottom of the famous
“Streif” run, beside the ski slope,
yet just five minutes’ walk from the
centre of Kitzbühel. The whole of
the Kitzbühel Alps ski area is at your
feet, with bags of room to ski to your
heart’s content.
Activ Sunny Hotel Sonne****
The family-run hotel, which nestles
among the imposing Kitzbühel Alps,
is an enchanting place to relax, combining charm with a varied
programme of activities, elegance,
casual flair and exquisite style.
There is room for everything, for
lively activities, brilliant enjoyment,
melodious evenings and cheerful
relaxation.
Sporthotel Reisch****
The Sporthotel Reisch is situated
in the heart of Kitzbühel and is just
a few minutes’ walk from the ski
lift. Whether you are looking for a
sublime culinary experience in the
Restaurant Kaiserstuben or charming,
comfortable accommodation in the
new Legend rooms – you will enjoy a
very special holiday in the Sporthotel
Reisch!
Hotel Zentral****
The fully renovated 4-star hotel is
situated on a quiet side road in the
centre of Kirchberg. During your
stay you will be enchanted by the
70 modern Tirolean-style, confortable
rooms and seven junior suites, all
with the superb panoramic view
of the Kitzbühel Alps.
You can find special offers for all the partner hotels at www.kitzski.uk
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Das Central – Alpine . Luxury . Life www.central-soelden.at
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How to get there
Nearest airport: Innsbruck (84 km
from Sölden, driving time from airport
to the hotel approx. 1 hour). The driving
time from the international airports at
Munich and Zürich is approx. 3 hours.
ice Q www.soelden.com/iceq
On top of Gaislachkogl (3,048 m)
lies the new ice Q Design & Gourmet
Restaurant, with finest Alpine cuisine
and astounding panoramic views.
AREA 47 www.area47.at
AREA 47 combines nature & high-tech
in a spectacular experience on a 6.5
hectare site, from the 350 m-long zip
line, to climbing & canyoning tours.
Nearest railway station: Ötztal Bahnhof
(approx. 34 km from Sölden, driving
time from the station to the hotel
approx. 30 mins), or Innsbruck main
railway station (Hauptbahnhof) (approx.
84 km from Sölden, driving time from
the station to the hotel approx. 1 hour).
ALMZEIT www.soelden.com/almzeit
Totter beam, outdoor skittles, XXL
telescopes etc. – the ALMZEIT is
the family theme trail which brings
Sölden’s mountains to life.
BIG 3 www.soelden.com/big-3
Sölden offers three 3,000 m peaks
– the BIG 3 – connected by modern
ski lifts. The BIG 3 are three viewing
platforms, three skiing mountains
and three unique panoramas:
Gaislachkogl, Tiefenbachkogl and
Schwarze Schneid.
Das Central – Alpine . Luxury . Life
Contact
Photos: Alexander Lohmann; small Pictures: Alexander Lohmann/Stefano Scatà/Alexander Lohmann/Rudi Wyhlidal
Das Central – Alpine . Luxury . Life
Renate Waschl
[email protected]
T + 43 5254 2260-0
Auweg 3
6450 Sölden/Ötztal
T + 43 5254 2260-0
F +43 5254 2260 511
[email protected]
www.central-soelden.at
General description
“Das Central – Alpine . Luxury . Life “ lies in the heart of the Ötztal valley, an Eldorado of winter
sports and summer activities. The 5-star hotel is a top address for sports enthusiasts, for those
in search of relaxation, and for people who crave a casual atmosphere, but who also appreciate
luxury and culinary delights. Das Central is a perfect, harmonious combination of award-winning
cuisine and superb wines. Guests can enjoy Austrian Alpine cuisine, creative Mediterranean and
Asian cooking, and select from a wine cellar housing more than 30,000 bottles of fine wine from
all over the world. Individuality was the watchword when fitting out the 125 rooms and suites.
They are furnished in various styles – from elegant Provençal, via contemporary, to rusticTirolean
feel. The 3-floor, Venice-inspired Venezia Water World offers relaxation, enlivening saunas and
steam baths. The Beauty & Wellness Residence offers innovative spa treatments based on
international and Alpine healing traditions.
– Alpine . Luxury . Life: the highest level of genuine Tirolean hospitality
– Luxury chalet-style Presidential Suite with private spa (205 m²)
– 125 individually and lovingly furnished rooms & suites
– Award-winning cuisine for perfect culinary experiences and 30,000 bottles of fine wine to take you on a wine-lover’s round-the-world journey
– 1,500 m2 of relaxation and recuperation for body, mind and spirit, with the 3-floor Water
World Venezia’s 10 different saunas and 16 treatment rooms for pleasurable relaxation with
Alpine, Asian and oriental treatments
Unique experience – The new James Bond movie “SPECTRE” has been filmed in Sölden
Gourmet restaurant ice Q – operated by *****DAS CENTRAL – is probably one of the most
spectacular buildings in the Alps. The focus is on an Alpine experience in a unique atmosphere,
with regard to both nature and cuisine. The excellent menu incorporates fine produce from
the Alpine area which, accompanied by select wines, is a real inspiration for gourmets. One
very special wine is the PINO 3000, a full-bodied wine using grapes from three countries.
Package
What’s new?
Gourmet dining at Das Central:
Forthcoming:
Already completed:
– New private dining area in
Restaurant Feinspitz for up to
40 people
– Renovation of the Venezia Water World (saunas and steam baths)
Gourmet half board with:
– Luxury breakfast buffet, with
organic selection, wide range of
breads, juice bar, fresh egg dishes
–
Fresh vegetables, vitamin-rich
nibbles, dried fruit, nuts, herbal
teas & juices at the health buffet
in the spa
– Afternoon snack, coffee and cakes (in summer)
– Exquisite 5-course gourmet menu from our award-winning kitchen
– 1 x weekly Gala Evening with a
6-course gourmet menu
Additional:
– “Ötztaler Stube” à la carte
restaurant, with Alpine cuisine
– Fondue evening in our wine cellar
– Redesign of the entrance, hotel
lobby and reception area
–
New, luxury, chalet-style
Presidential Suite (205 m²),
private spa, 2 bedrooms, living
and eating area
– Renovation of some rooms
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From lodge to lodge
There’s one thing above all you need to bring with
you if you are committing yourself to extended hikes:
plenty of time.
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Trekking tours require a certain measure of fitness, and you certainly shouldn’t consider a
multi-day tour unless you have done some training. In terms of equipment, you need both light
clothing for good weather and warm clothing, such as a good anorak, gloves, a woollen hat and
rain gear in the event that it turns cold. It’s equally vital to have a guide and good maps. But the
most important thing is the shoes – medium-weight climbing boots and a sole with good grip
are advisable. For overnight stays in the lodges, a sleeping bag is a good idea, and you should
carry a towel too. There are discounted rates for members who stay in the lodges run by the
Alpine Association (Alpenverein) or other organisations such as the conservation group “Naturfreunde”.
Smugglers’ Path, Montafon, Vorarlberg
It’s an adventure tour through the unspoilt Montafon range in Vorarlberg – walking in the
footsteps of erstwhile smugglers. Walkers also cross the Swiss-Austrian border, along genuine
smugglers’ routes sufficiently off the beaten track for the smugglers to have hidden their contraband wares there. This walking tour is a true adventure (and one which crosses many borders) –
for adults and children. www.montafon.at
The Adlerweg (Eagle’s Route)
This is a network of walking routes that covers the whole of Tirol. Its name derives from the
shape of the routes, resembling the outstretched wings of an eagle. The main route runs from
St. Johann in Tirol to St. Anton am Arlberg, in 23 stages. For that reason, it’s advisable to put
together your very own Adlerweg using the various individual routes. For example there is delightful countryside on the multi-day walk between Stages 2 and 8, starting in the Kaisergebirge
mountains and ending at the Achensee, Tirol’s biggest lake. Total length (main route): 280 km,
29,745 m, day stages: 23. www.adlerweg.com
Salzburger Almenweg
There are over 1,800 managed meadows covering a quarter of the area of the Federal province of Salzburg. Over 31 stages, the Salzburger Almenweg links 120 of these meadows and
farms, many of which can provide travellers with specialities such as local milk, cheese, butter,
quark, yoghurt, bread, bacon or home-distilled schnapps. Here, once again, it is advisable to put
together your own personalised route. And even if it takes you past a multitude of alpine meadows
and lodges, no two meadows or farms are alike. Overall length: 350 km, day stages: 31.
www.salzburger-almenweg.at
The Alpe-Adria Trail
The Alpe-Adria Trail is a true long-distance trail, running from the high mountains to the Adriatic,
whilst crossing three countries: Austria, Italy and Slovenia. It starts in Carinthia and runs from
the highest mountain in Austria, the Grossglockner, via the Nockberg mountains and the Carinthian lakes, to Kranjska Gora in Slovenia, and from there on to Muggia. With 43 stages and 690
km of trail, it is not a route to be tackled in one go. The emphasis is on walking for pleasure.
Each stage features at least one ‘Magical Spot’, inviting the walker to stop for a while at a jewel
in the landscape. Overall length: 690 km, 2,600 m, day stages: 43. www.alpe-adria-trail.com
Wachau Welterbesteig, Lower Austria
The Wachau region – one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Europe – lies at your feet
here. There are 14 stages to choose from along 180 km of the Welterbesteig. Walkers experience the impressive countryside, the region’s rich history and the unique mentality of the locals.
The walk takes you through picturesque wine-making villages and elegant Renaissance towns
beside the Danube, and past the steep, distinctive vineyard slopes and numerous castles and
churches. And you may well make a welcome stop-off in one of the ancient Heuriger (winegrowers’ restaurants), inns or award-winning restaurants. www.welterbesteig.at
The Via Alpina, From Austria to Monaco
The Via Alpina walking trail covers 5,000 kilometres and connects the eight countries in the
Alpine arc: Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France and Monaco.
There are over 300 stages, reaching from sea level to 3,000 metres above sea level; the routes
are always well-signed, leading past many shelters and typical alpine restaurants. There is no
other walking trail on which the walker comes into such close contact with the (transnational)
popular culture of the Alps. The Via Alpina is a special (European) cultural and natural heritage
that extends across borders. Inspirational. www.via-alpina.org
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Brandnertal www.brandnertal.at
Germany
Italy
How to get there
www.brandnertal.at/en/arrival
Lünersee, Brand (summer): alpine
lake with beautiful surroundings, easy
to reach by cable car.
Nearby airports:
Zurich, Friedrichshafen, Altenrhein,
Memmingen, Innsbruck, Stuttgart,
Munich
Railway station: Bludenz
Local buses from Bludenz to
Brandnertal
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Natursprünge Path (summer and
winter): themed hike where children
learn about the wonders of nature.
Bürser Gorge (summer): The gorge
reveals rare insights into the Earth’s
ancient history and, with its almost
primeval trees, is one of the most
beautiful landscapes in the Alps. Weekly
tours take place in July/August along
this geological nature trail.
Hochplateau Tschengla (summer
and winter): easy hikes with stunning
views in summer and winter, visit the
ancient stone circles or enjoy crosscountry skiing.
Bludenz Old Town, with its lively
markets and festivals (summer and
winter).
www.brandnertal.at
Brandnertal
Photos: Alpenregion Bludenz Tourismus GmbH/Dietmar Walser/Christa Engstler/Bernhard Huber/Julia Rotter/Michael Marte
Contact
Brandnertal Tourismus
Norbert Konrad
T +43 5552 30227
Mühledörfe 40
6708 Brand
+43 5559 555
[email protected]
www.brandnertal.at/en
General description – Brandnertal: Charming holidays in Vorarlberg
Rated as one of the most beautiful high-lying valleys in the Eastern Alps, Brandnertal nestles
between the craggy Raetikon massif and the gently undulating hills of the Walgau. At the end
of the valley lies lake Lünersee at the foot of mount Schesaplana. During summer, virtually any
sport can be practised here, from archery to golf, tennis, horseback riding or angling. Lifts and
cable cars whisk hikers or mountain bikers up to some 1,500 metres above sea level. Along
the high-altitude trails, cosy mountain lodges welcome hungry, tired visitors with open arms.
Bikepark Brandnertal, Vorarlberg’s first bike park, promises thrilling downhill rides and exhilaration on the fun sports trail. In winter, the Brandnertal ski area caters to ski-loving families.
Winter hiking trails, several toboggan runs, snow shoe rambling tours and cross-country skiing
trails keep boredom away. Explorers of any age can discover the Brandnertal in activities that
cater specifically to families: the themed Natursprünge nature trail, the animal discovery trail,
a wilderness day, ski courses, or the dog-sleigh riding school. Family-friendly accommodation
and restaurants add to the attractions for families.
– Enjoying your holiday in the Brandnertal means having everything only a few steps from
your door: from alpine hikes, to walks with your children in a pushchair, a charming ski area,
or enjoyable toboggan runs
– The heart-warming hospitality of the locals
– High-quality restaurants which focus on local products
– A combined ski pass which includes the Montafon ski area means 273 km of pistes within easy reach
Unique experience – Sunrise hike to the Mondspitze (1,967 m)
Beneath the sky we watch how the sun slowly lights up the surrounding alpine peaks. We see
the sunlight touching soft meadows, dark forests, the small villages and rough rocks. This
breathtaking view is worth every step up the mountain and even the first step – getting out of
bed at 3 o’clock in the morning.
Unmissable events
Hotels
Alpine Culinary Street Food
Festival, August www.bludenz.travel
Bergbahnen Brandnertal partner
hotels: guests of our partner hotels
and cable car company founding
enterprises offer attractive discounts
on the 6-day Montafon-Brandnertal
ski pass.
Christkindlmarkt Bludenz
www.bludenz.travel
Klostermarkt Bludenz
www.bludenz.travel
Weizer Mulbratlfest, Bludenz
www.bludenz.travel
www.brandnertal.at/en/partnerhotels
Great restaurants
Our partner hosts in the
“Family friends Brandnertal” group
strive every day to make family holidays
as enjoyable, playful and fascinating as
possible for all family members. Special
children’s cutlery, a selection of games
for all weather conditions, adventures –
these are just a few examples of
services that our family friends have
waiting for you and your kids.
Lovely huts and alpine restaurants
up the mountain.
www.brandnertal.at/en/partnerhotels
Palüd exquisit: a torch-lit hike through
the deep snow, combined with a gourmet
midnight dinner in the ski area.
Different themed restaurants in the
villages, from the traditional Wirts
haus, to a Spanish-Austrian gourmet
restaurant.
Genusserlebnis Brandnertal:
five chefs offer a special 5-course
dinner five times per year.
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Lakeland love affair
Austrian bathing lakes are a fascinating natural
spectacle in their own right... and places where
you can enjoy the summer in all its glory.
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Switch off and enjoy, feel
the power of water and
enjoy the good things
in life to the full. Leave
your stresses and strains
behind on Austria’s lakes.
Austrian lakes are a natural spectacle in their own right. The
water is clear, clean, with an enticing sparkle and shades
which range from Caribbean turquoise, via cerulean blue, to
deep, fir-tree green. Think little coves, bathing jetties, belts of
soft, green reeds and flowering water meadows at the lake’s
edge.
They are practically an invitation to simply lie down on the
jetty, close your eyes and soak up the sounds of Nature – the
hum of bees and insects, the pleasant slap of wavelets on the
shore.
Then it’s time to jump into the refreshing waters and when
you emerge again, all your stresses and strains will have been
washed away and your thoughts will be as clear as the waters.
This is why the Austrians love their lakes. They call this feeling
“Seenlust” and there are many places where they experience
it, even celebrate it, whether it’s at elegant, aristocratic Lake
Wörthersee, romantic Lake Wolfgangsee, or unspoilt Achensee.
Or what about the border lakes of the Neusiedlersee or Lake
Constance, known locally as the Bodensee, which lies on the
border of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It has a reputation as a cultural venue which exceeds that of any other
lake in Central Europe, and it’s easy to see why, when the
world’s biggest lake stage attracts top international artistes to
the Bregenz Festival, when you can also get a definite feel for
the inspired combination of fantastic natural setting, modern
architecture, regional lifestyle and international culture.
Other places in Austria combine lakes with mountains, and
link bathing to hiking, such as the Salzkammergut, where the
Mondsee, Attersee and Traunsee are surrounded by peaks
and mountain ranges which create a fantastic natural backdrop. The only problem is deciding whether to spend the
morning sunbathing and swimming and the afternoon climbing the mountains, or vice versa, but that’s the only concern
you will have here. That’s how carefree life can be.
Online www.austria.info Contains a list
of all Austria’s bathing lakes and lots of tips.
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Alpbachtal Seenland Tourism www.alpbachtal.com
Germany
Italy
How to get there
Closest airports: Innsbruck (50 km),
Munich (150 km), Salzburg (150 km).
Museum of Tirolean Farmhouses
in Kramsach – the biggest outdoor
museum in the Tirol.
www.museum-tb.at
Kaiserklamm & Tiefenbachklamm –
impressive gorges in the Brandenberg
valley.
www.alpbachtal.at/brandenberg
Kisslinger Kristall-Glas Rattenberg –
an important glass craft and glassblowing company.
www.kisslinger-kristall.com
Alpbacher Bergbahnen –
2 funiculars provide a comfortable way
to access the hiking trails around the
Wiedersbergerhorn, Reither Kogel.
www.alpbacher-bergbahnen.at
Closest railway stations: Jenbach
(10 km) for international trains, or
Brixlegg for local trains.
Lake Berglsteinersee Breitenbach –
idyllic small lake with an excellent
restaurant. www.berglsteinersee.com
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Alpbachtal Seenland Tourism
Contact
Alpbachtal Seenland Tourism
Simone Fankhauser or
Michaela Gschösser
[email protected]
T +43 5337 21200 25
Photos: Alpbachtal Seenland Tourismus.jpeg; Ski:ing/Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
Zentrum 1
6233 Kramsach/Tirol
T +43 5337 21200
F +43 5337 21200 100
[email protected]
www.alpbachtal.com
General description – the Alpbachtal valley is the essence of the Tirol
Nine traditional villages and a historic small town form the basis for exciting, rural holidays
in the heart of the Kitzbühel Alps and the Rofan range. Alpbach, with its unique, homogeneous style of wooden building, is known as Austria’s most beautiful village. The small medieval
town of Rattenberg charms visitors with its picturesque pedestrian zone and glass craft. The
four summer mountain lifts (two in Alpbachtal, two in Wildschönau), bathing lakes, museums,
buses and more can be used free of charge thanks to the Alpbachtal Seenland Card (available
free of charge from accommodation). A trip by mountain lift up the Wiedersbergerhorn mountain
in Alpbach offers spectacular views from the easily reached peak. Water plays an important
role in the region – whether on a walk through the impressive Tiefenbach gorge, or during
a dip in the Tirol’s warmest bathing lakes. The gem that is the Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski
region offers varied and charming skiing fun, with its 109 kilometres of pistes and 47 lifts.
– Alpbach – Austria´s most beautiful village, with its unique, homogeneous style of wooden building
– Rattenberg – Austria´s smallest medieval town, with its picturesque pedestrian zone and glass craft
– Prime year-round walking and hiking areas – Kitzbühel Alps, Rofan range, Brandenberg Alps and the Inn valley
– Local customs and culture are a part of daily life
– Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau, a gem that guarantees snow from mid-December to
Easter
Unique experience – “Tirol pur” Hüttenjause
The region’s best produce served on an authentic Tirolean Hüttenjause wooden platter,
as used in mountain huts: Alpbachtaler Heumilchkäse (cheese made from cows fed exclusively
on mountain grass), local smoked bacon, homemade bread and, to round everything off,
a schnapps. This tasty snack can be found at the following partner huts: Böglalm,
Farmkehralm, Wurmhof, Jausenstüberl Oberthaler, Pinzgerhof, Almstüberl Gschwendt,
Holzalm, Hechahof and the Jausenstation Tiefenbachklamm.
Unmissable events
Hotels
Great restaurants
Rolling Oldies – Austria´s most
beautiful veteran car rally.
www.rollingoldies.at
Romantikhotel Böglerhof, Alpbach
(4-star superior), www.boeglerhof.com
Böglalm Alpbach – one of the
cosiest huts, right in the ski resort
and ideal for a short walk.
www.boeglalm.at
Alpbach Village Fête – the whole
village turns into a fairground.
www.alpbachtal.at/dorffest
Transhumance/cattle drives and
fairs in Reith im Alpbachtal.
www.alpbachtal.at/almabtrieb
Hotel Alpbacherhof, Alpbach (4-star
superior), www.alpbacherhof.at
Hotel Wiedersbergerhorn, Alpbach
(4-star), www.wiedersbergerhorn.com
Hotel Der Kirchenwirt, Reith im
Alpbachtal (4-star superior)
www.kirchenwirt-tirol.at
Hotel Pirchner Hof, Reith im Alpbachtal
(4-star), www.pirchnerhof.at
Sigwart’s Tiroler Weinstube,
Brixlegg – the best restaurant in the
region. Traudi Sigwart is the only
female cook in the Tirol who has been
awarded two Gault Millau toques.
www.tiroler-weinstuben.at
Restaurant Malerwinkel,
Rattenberg – this restaurant’s
architecturally charming blend of
old and new is extraordinary.
www.malerwinkel-rattenberg.com
Gasthaus Kaiserhaus, Brandenberg
Nice Restaurant (opened during
summer) in a idyllic landscape.
Unique: Special “Prügeltorten” cake
demonstration once a week.
www.kaiserhaus.eu
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Traunsee Holiday Region www.traunsee.at
Germany
Italy
How to get there
Travel by train from Linz, Vienna
or Salzburg: route 100 to AttnangPuchheim, change train to route 170,
passing through the Traunsee holiday
region (railway station in each town)
– Bad Ischl – Stainach Irdning.
Gasselhoehle cave
www.gasselhoehle.at
The Gasselhoehle is the most
beautiful cave in the northern
Limestone Alps.
Traunsee water sports arena
www.wassersportarena.at/en
Diving, water skiing, wakeboarding,
surfing, paddleboarding and sailing
available.
Grünberg cable car and summer
toboggan run www.gruenberg.info
Around the Wheel Motor Museum
www.radmuseum.at
Learn about the history of the wheel.
From Graz: via Selzthal to Stainach
Irdning, change trains to route 170
to Attnang Puchheim via Bad Ischl
to the Traunsee holiday region
(railway station in each town).
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Lake Offensee and Lake Langbathsee
Natural beaches and great hiking
routes to explore.
Viechtauer Heimathaus
www.heimathaus-viechtau.at
Museum of rural life and crafts.
Traunsee Holiday Region
MTV Ferienregion Traunsee
Bettina Supper
[email protected]
T +43 7612 64305
General description
The Traunsee holiday region – in the middle of the Austrian lakes and mountains – is known as
the eastern gateway to the Salzkammergut. The Alpine foothills picturesquely merge into the
magnificent range of the northern Tirolean Limestone Alps. In the midst of all this splendour is
crystal-clear Lake Traunsee, the deepest lake in Austria.
Toscanapark 1
4810 Gmunden
T +43 7612 64305
F +43 7612 71410
[email protected]
www.traunsee.at
Not only a landmark in the Traunsee region, towering Traunstein mountain (1,691 m) also guards
the Salzkammergut. The Totes Gebirge and Höllengebirge mountain ranges surround the
Traunsee to the south and add greatly to the scenery’s impressiveness. The town of Gmunden,
famous for its ceramics, and the three villages of Altmünster, Traunkirchen and Ebensee, are
right on the shore of Lake Traunsee.
Contact
Each of these places has its own irresistible charm and individual character. Other lakes, such
as the Laudachsee, Offensee, Langbathsee and Taferlklaussee, are among the most beautiful
mountain lakes and are easy to reach. Here you can literally let the countryside soothe your soul.
Photos: MTV Ferienregion Traunsee
– Schloss Ort lake castle
– Paddle steamboat “Gisela” – the oldest, still-operating steamboat in Europe
– “Klo&So” Sanitary Ware Museum in the Kammerhof Museum
– Gallery Schloss Weyer Meissen China Museum
– Gmunden Ceramics
Unique experience
For 3,500 years the town of Gmunden has been producing handmade ceramics. The most
popular and common design is the globally famous flowery green pattern. This traditional handicraft is perpetuated by small studios in the medieval old town and visitors can try their hand at
it too. Apart from ceramics, visitors can also make chocolates by hand and try making various
distillates. These experiences can be booked under “Handmade” and make a contribution to
the survival of old handicraft skills in the region.
Unmissable events
Great restaurants
Hotels
The many events surrounding traditional
customs, some of which have taken
place for centuries, indicate how deeply
these are rooted in the local culture.
Traunsee Innkeepers
http://traunsee.salzkammergut.at/
en/detail/article/the-traunseewirterestaurants-1.html
16 “Traunsee Innkeepers” are
dedicated to providing the highest
quality.
Around Lake Traunsee there are
some 250 hosts to look after visitors’
needs – from four-star hotels right on
the lake shore to farm-based holiday
accommodation, from holiday flats
with their own beach to comfortable,
self-catering lodges at 1,600 m.
Salzkammergut Fish Restaurants
http://traunsee.salzkammergut.at/en
Hotel Hois’n Wirt****
www.hoisnwirt.at/en/
Traunsee sailing regatta and GC 32
Cup www.hafenfest.at
Gmunden pottery market
www.toepfermark.at
Lake Castle Christmas market
http://traunsee.salzkammergut.at/en/
winter/advent.html
Seehotel Das Traunsee****s
www.dastraunsee.at/index-en.php
Hotel Schweizerhof ***
www.schweizerhof.cc/
City Hotel Esplanade ***
www.esplanade.at/en/index.html
Hotel Bruderhofer ***
www.bruderhofer.at/en/
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Vienna’s frothy
blend of art
Only superlatives will do to describe
Vienna’s museums, which are the
ingenious link between the splendours
of history and fantastic modernism.
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The Leopold Museum
at the MuseumsQuartier
presents Modernist Art
in an impressive way.
Admittedly, Austrians are sparing with the superlatives, but an
exception has to be made for Vienna’s museums, because this is
where you will find the world’s biggest collection of paintings by
Breughel, the world’s biggest collection of paintings by Klimt, and
Europe’s most important collection of graphic art. Vienna glows
bright with many cultural beacons, as the famous and highly
sceptical author and satirist Karl Kraus noted, when he said “The
streets in Vienna are paved with culture, in other cities they are
paved with asphalt.” It also becomes clear that the much-touted
cosy Austrian hospitality may be part of people’s way of life here,
but the city itself is not comfy and cosy – it is thrilling. It is particularly exciting to find different styles and artistic directions cheek by
jowl, and this is what makes the museum scene so lively.
There are splendid, Imperial buildings, such as the Kunsthistorisches Museum and Naturhistorisches Museum (Museum of
Fine Arts and Natural History Museum), with their impressive
collections. There are surprising, modern structures, such as
the bizarre MUMOK building which, together with the Leopold
Museum and the Kunsthalle, form Vienna’s Museum Quarter –
Europe’s biggest museum complex, which has been integrated
into the Baroque Imperial Court stables. The true heart of the
Museum Quarter is the extensive square, home to numerous bars
and filled with people of all ages and nationalities. The Viennese
call it an “urban living room”. The Albertina typifies the ingenious
symbiosis of the historic and contemporary: the venerable palace, which houses one of the most important art collections, has
been given a striking, futuristic flying roof by celebrated architect
Hans Hollein.
The gold-leaf-covered roof of the Vienna Secession is just a few
minutes’ walk away. The Art Nouveau building is home to Gustav Klimt’s splendid Beethoven frieze. As the name suggests,
the Vienna Museum is very closely linked with Vienna. Its mix of
artistic and historical collections trace Vienna’s history over the
centuries. It also maintains historic properties such as the former
homes of Beethoven, Schubert and Mozart. It’s hardly surprising,
though, that a city like Vienna has a Coffee Museum, although
there’s many an original to be seen in a traditional Viennese coffee
house – and that’s just at the next table!
Online www.austria.info Information about
museums in Austria and various exhibitions.
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Vienna PASS www.viennapass.com
Germany
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Vienna is steeped in its Imperial
heritage. Don’t be surprised if you
think for a moment you just saw
Empress Sisi and her retinue hurrying
along the corridors of Schönbrunn
Palace.
Discover not only Schönbrunn
Palace itself with the Vienna PASS
for free, but also the surrounding
gardens – including the Privy Garden,
Maze, Orangery Garden and Gloriette.
The neighbouring Schönbrunn Zoo is
a must-see. Furthermore, there is also
the Children’s Museum on the premises.
Don’t forget to taste a delicious piece
of apple strudel at Apple Strudel
Show at Café Residenz.
www.schoenbrunn.at/en/plan-yourvisit/tickets-tours/grand-tour.html
www.schoenbrunn.at/en/things-toknow/gardens.html
www.kaiserkinder.at/sprachen/
english.html
www.schoenbrunn.at/en/plan-yourvisit/cafes-restaurants/court-bakery.
html
Vienna PASS
Contact
VPG Vienna PASS GmbH
Ulrike Piringer
[email protected]
T +43 1 503 30 33 304
Rainergasse 1/5
1040 Vienna
T +43 1 503 30 33 0
[email protected]
www.viennapass.com
General description
Vienna effortlessly combines its traditions and heritage with a modern, urban way of life.
Follow in Empress Sisi’s footsteps through Schönbrunn Palace, visit the dancing Lipizzaner
stallions at the Spanish Riding School and admire historical treasures and contemporary
art in Vienna’s countless museums.
The Vienna PASS is an all-inclusive sightseeing card for Vienna and your key to an unforget
table time in Vienna. The Vienna PASS has all of Vienna in one card. It offers free entrance
to over 60 attractions such as the Imperial Palace and unlimited rides on the convenient
HOP ON HOP OFF buses by VIENNA SIGHTSEEING TOURS. Fast-track entry at some of
the attractions allows you to skip the queues easily. A high-quality guidebook, app and
bonus booklet complement the attractive offer.
Photos: VPG Vienna PASS GmbH/Bernhard Luck
A ticket for Vienna’s public transport network can be purchased as an add-on. The Vienna
PASS is available for 2, 3 and 6 days, a 1-day pass is available from April 2016. Children
under the age of 6 get free admission, children aged 6–18 pay half price. The Vienna PASS
is available online at viennapass.com, from the Vienna PASS Customer Service Centre, from
Vienna Tourist Info points (City Centre, Vienna International Airport and Vienna Main Station),
from many hotels and selected partners. Info and prices at www.viennapass.com.
– Free entrance to over 60 attractions – no need to purchase separate entrance tickets
– Unlimited HOP ON HOP OFF by VIENNA SIGHTSEEING TOURS – use the HOP ON
HOP OFF buses to easily get from one attraction to another, simply by showing your
Vienna PASS
– Save time and skip the lines – no more queuing at selected attractions
– Save money – with the Vienna PASS you save from the 4th attraction
An insiders’ tip is the Schloss Hof
Imperial palace, which is only an
hour’s drive from Vienna (free transfer
for Vienna PASS users from March–
November with the HOP-ON HOP-OFF
Grey Line). The former country seat of
Prince Eugene of Savoy and later Maria
Theresa and Joseph II forms part of
Austria’s largest rural palace complex
(50 hectares) and is definitely worth a
visit. Free with the Vienna PASS.
www.schlosshof.at/cms_neu/index.
php?page=home_en
Through the centuries the Danube
has inspired great composers,
poets and artists. Whether you
glimpse it from on high, on the
old Giant Ferris Wheel, or from the
futuristic Danube Tower, a view of the
Danube is always inspiring.
Vienna is the city of music!
Discover the world of Mozart, Haydn,
Beethoven, Schubert and Strauss and
let your ears take a stroll through
the amazing world of tone and sound
phenomena – for free with the Vienna
PASS.
www.wienerriesenrad.com/en
www.donauturm.at/en/Default.aspx
www.hausdermusik.com/
www.mozarthausvienna.at/
www.wienmuseum.at/en/locations/
haydnhaus.html
beethoven-wohnung-heiligenstadt.
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johann-strauss-wohnung.html
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BEST WESTERN PREMIER Harmonie Vienna www.harmonie-vienna.at
Germany
Italy
How to get there
Vienna airport:
20 km, 35 mins by car
The well-known Sigmund Freud
Museum is only an eight-minute
walk from the hotel. The address
is Berggasse 19, this is also where
Freud used to live and had his
psychoanalyst’s practice.
Vienna main station:
6 km, 20 mins by car
Closest subway station:
U2 Schottentor: 8 min. walk
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The museum displays the life and
work of the famous Austrian psychoanalyst, whose work helped shape
and understand the world as we
know it today
(www.freud-museum.at).
Famous sights such as the
Palais Liechtenstein
(www.palaisliechtenstein.com),
the Ringstraße
(www.wien.info/en/sightseeing/
ringstrasse2015),
and the Vienna State Opera
(www.wiener-staatsoper.at)
are within walking distance.
BEST WESTERN PREMIER Harmonie Vienna
Contact
Photos: Johannes Felsch; small Pictures: Stefan Eisend/Albin Niederstrasser/Johannes Felsch/Alpeniglu
BEST WESTERN PREMIER
Harmonie Vienna
Art.Boutique.Unique
Mag. Sonja Wimmer
T +43 1 317 66 04 71
[email protected]
Harmoniegasse 5-7
1090 Vienna, Austria
T +43 1 317 66 04
[email protected]
www.harmonie-vienna.at
General description
The Best Western Premier Harmonie Vienna is family owned and operated. Harmonie Vienna
was completely refurbished in 2013. General Manager Sonja Wimmer and her team have
succeeded in creating a modern and artistic atmosphere in a historic Viennese Otto Wagner
building. The new boutique hotel offers modern comfort, personal service and a visionary art
concept. The art of Peruvian artist Luis Casanova Sorrola, called “Signapura”, is based on
the traces of dance performances and captures the energy of soloists from the Vienna State
Opera ballet in colour on paper. This energy transforms each of the 66 comfortable rooms in
the boutique hotel into a unique art experience. If you want to experience an authentic Viennese
quarter, our boutique hotel is located in the heart of the lively Serviten quarter. The Best Western Premier Harmonie Vienna is one of the first hotels in Vienna to hold three certificates for
sustainability, allergy-friendliness and organic products.
Our guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, including a selection of top-quality organic
products from the region. Let us give you a taster - organic bread and fresh rolls from Viennese
bakery “Felber”, or the daily freshly-made Harmonie fruit smoothie. We serve free Meinl tea
and homemade cake, strudel or kipferl biscuits between 3.00 pm and 6.00 pm. The Best
Western Premier Harmonie Vienna is one of the first hotels in Vienna to hold three certificates
for organic products, sustainability and allergy-friendliness.
Unique experience
The unique design features in the Harmonie Vienna are works of art by Luis Casanova Sorolla.
In his visionary art project “Signapura”, the Peruvian artist captures dance movements on
paper. Luis Casanova Sorolla studied at the famous Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. While
the original picture is exhibited in the lobby, copies are displayed on each floor of the hotel.
Detailed extracts of those add to the elegant Viennese design of each room and transform
it into a unique piece of art.
Special Package
Harmonie Vienna – follow in the
footsteps of the dance and feel
royal on New Year’s Eve
Our package will make New Year’s
Eve relaxed, celebratory and very
special, to create lasting memories.
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3 nights in our Superior room
(30 m² including a comfortable sofa)
Late check-out on departure day until 2.00 p.m.
Viennese breakfast in the room till
12.00 noon.
What’s new?
Per night in a double room:
£95 per person
Price per person, per night for
sole occupancy: £189 per person
Minimum stay of 3 nights.
Additional nights are available on
request.
If you wish we can reserve entrance
tickets for you to the Hofburg Vienna,
for collection at the entrance.
66 comfortable Classic, Comfort
and Superior rooms and Suites:
Very comfortable beds with pocket
sprung mattresses and toppers,
shower or bathtub, rainfall shower,
complimentary WIFI throughout the
building, individually controllable air
conditioning, gym, flatscreen TV,
Sky channels in the room, non-smoking
hotel.
Café: snacks and light dishes
can be ordered from 11.00 a.m. to
10.00 p.m. in our Café; as an allergyfriendly hotel we are considerate of
our guests’ food allergies.
Bar: complimentary tea time (Meinl
tea and homemade cake from 3.00 to
6.00 p.m.), bar open till 10 p.m.
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Wien Holding’s Cultural Enterprises www.wienholding.at
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Wien Holding’s Cultural Enterprises
Contact
Photos: Klaus Pichler; small Pictures: David Peters/www.wulz.cc/Kunst Haus Wien/Paul Ott
Wien Holding‘s Cultural
Enterprises
Represented by
Stalzer & Partner GmbH
Alfred Stalzer
[email protected]
T +43 1 505 31 00
M +43664 506 49 00
Wien Holding
Universitätsstrasse 11
1010 Vienna
T +43 1 408 25 69
F +43 1 408 25 69 37
[email protected]
www.wienholding.at/
Geschaeftsfelder/Kultur-undVeranstaltungsmanagement/2
General description
Vereinigte Bühnen Wien and Wiener Stadthalle are the flagships in the cultural management
sector of Wien Holding. The two pillars of Vereinigte Bühnen Wien are musicals and operas.
Three theatres belong to the company: the Raimund theatre and the Ronacher are home to
Vienna´s musicals, Theater an der Wien is the city´s newest opera house working under the
stagione system. Wiener Stadthalle is Austria´s top venue for shows, events and concerts.
However, Wien Holding also runs four museums of international calibre: Mozarthaus Vienna,
Haus der Musik, Kunst Haus Wien and Jewish Museum Vienna.
Mozarthaus Vienna – Mozart’s only Viennese apartment still in existence today, Haus der
Musik – an interactive sound museum, Kunst Haus Wien with the Hundertwasser collection,
and the Jewish Museum Vienna on two sites devoted to Jewish history, culture and tradition
attract visitors from all over the world. Wien-Ticket, one of Austria’s largest ticketing service
companies, also belongs to the group.
You will find everything at Wien Holding, from museums to musicals, operas and top
international acts.
– Mozart’s only surviving apartment in Vienna at Mozarthaus Vienna
– Museum of the Vienna Philharmonic in Haus der Musik
– Excavations of the medieval synagogue at Jewish Museum Vienna – Museum Judenplatz
– Largest Judaica collection in Europe at the Jewish Museum Vienna
– Hundertwasser collection and modern exhibitions at Kunst Haus Wien
Unique experience
Wiener Museumsmelange: discover the four Wien Holding museums with a special
“Wiener Museumsmelange” combined ticket. Choose from four museums – Mozarthaus
Vienna, Kunst Haus Wien, Haus der Musik and Jewish Museum Vienna – for a special
combined price.
Germany
Italy
How to get there
Exhibitions
Musicals
Vienna International Airport,
Vienna main railway station
(Hauptbahnhof), by private car.
Jewish Museum Vienna
Stars of David: The World of Jewish
Sounds – Jews and Popular Music
(April – October 2016)
Female Jewish artists from 1900
to 1938 (autumn 2016)
MOZART!
A worldwide musical success
returned to the Raimund Theatre in
September 2015.
Haus der Musik
Interactive sound museum and museum
of the Viennese Philharmonics.
Evita
The award-winning musical returns to
the Ronacher Theatre in March 2016.
Theater an der Wien
Vienna’s newest opera house.
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Schlumberger cellars www.schlumberger.at/en
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Schlumberger cellars Sparkling Experience
Contact
Schlumberger cellars
Benedikt Zacherl
[email protected]
Holger Hügelsberger (Export)
[email protected]
T +43 1 368 22 58 520-212
Heiligenstädterstraße 39
1190 Vienna
T +43 1 368 22 58-631
[email protected]
www.schlumberger.at/en
General description – new era of wonder
The Schlumberger cellars in Vienna: a fascinating mixture of history, tradition and innovation.
The magical place which puts the sparkle into Schlumberger. The know-how regarding the
production of Schlumberger has been cultivated and constantly refined in this traditional
Austrian company since 1842. It was Robert Schlumberger who brought this fine art, which
is also used in the French province of Champagne, to Austria. He has learned the secrets of
producing in the oldest sparkling wine cellar in France, at “Ruinart Père et Fils” in Reims, and
returned with his newly gained expertise to Vienna, where fine sparkling Schlumberger has
been produced ever since.
Reveal the secrets surrounding the “méthode traditionnelle” which originated in Champagne.
Try your hand at riddling the bottles and taste a variety of sparkling wines. Discover a wide
variety of sparkling gifts in the shop as you taste a glass of Schlumberger sparkling wine.
We can help you to organise a sparkling lunch or dinner for a group of up to 80 people in
our cellar vaults: an unforgettable and unique experience.
Austria’s oldest sparkling winery, with one of the largest networks of cellars, in the heart of
Vienna. Discover the secrets of Schlumberger on a tour through the 300-year-old wine cellars.
Immerse yourself in the world of sparkling delights and taste this carefully refined Austrian
wine. We invite you to take a stroll through the cellar vaults and join the grape on a sensory
journey from vineyard to sparkling bubbles in the glass.
Photos: Schlumberger/Bildagentur Zolles KG, Leo Hagen
Gain insights into sparkling wine production using the champagne method. A special tasting
following a guided (audio) tour will give you a whole new outlook on Austria’s sparkling wine
know-how.
Unique experience – Special tasting package
At your visit you will shake bottles on wooden racks, discover the secrets of “disgorging” and
“dosage” and you will be introduced into secrets of tasting with some exclusive Schlumberger
products. An audio guide means you can stroll on your own through historic production facilities and maybe encounter a riddler at his work.
Special tasting package: after your tour taste 5 different varieties of Schlumberger sparkling
wine and discover your favourite.
Germany
Italy
How to get there
Catering
Vienna Airport/CAT/Underground line
U4 (stop: Spittelau) – 45 mins
Schlumberger cellars as a special
excursion tip during a trip to Vienna.
Outside catering partners available
to provide lunch or dinner in our
cellars; Schlumberger will assist with
organisation.
Vienna train station/Underground lines
U6/U4 (stop: Spittelau) – 30 mins
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Short Breaks
It’s possible to really live it up, and chill
right out, in just a few days.
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Gems of historic towns
Historic little towns like Gmunden, Steyr, Krems, Radstadt,
Schärding and Bad Radkersburg are steeped in charm and
in no time at all it’s possible to immerse yourself in the history,
culture and lifestyle of these special places. Their charm stems
from the winding, narrow alleys, the many historic buildings,
cosy taverns and small, award-winning restaurants. The local
lifestyle might have something to do with it too – the inhabitants of these towns are genuinely proud to live here.
Their pride shows as they enthusiastically recount tales and
legends about their towns as the sun sets, although they might
just be tall stories. www.khs.info
Wine walks
The wine regions are the perfect place to get a taste of the
Austrians’ joie de vivre. The idyllic vineyards, villages and cellarlined streets are ideal for exploring on foot, at your own pace –
what the Austrians call “Wein-Wandern”, or a wine walk. The
South Styrian wine route is just one such example. It’s a pleasure to stop off in the charming wine cellars and sample the
superb Sauvignon blanc – as well as the view. www.austria.info
A cycle ride
Austria’s magnificent river valleys, such as the picturesque
Wachau or the Danube cycle route in Upper Austria, are easily
explored by bike. You can soak up the beauty of the scenery
at your own pace, stop off along the way in a cosy inn and tuck
into delicious regional specialities served by the welcoming landlords. Perfect for recharging your batteries in just a few days.
www.austria.info/at/tags/radfahren
Spa break
Even a short stay at one of Austria’s many thermal spas will fill
you with fresh enthusiasm for life because you can experience
intensive rest and relaxation as you draw inspiration from the
spas’ impressive architecture, from the surrounding unspoilt
countryside and from the beneficial spa water. You can really
lose yourself in the healthy spa baths or during a massage, you
feel unburdened as body and mind achieves a balance that is
easier to find than you might think. www.austria.info
Holiday on the farm
What a way to greet the day – with a beautiful alpine panorama
which unfolds beyond the terrace and the smell of fresh bread
rising from the kitchen. The famer’s wife has already made the
breakfast and it is just what you need to set you up for the
day before you explore the countryside around the farm and
enjoy the many authentic experiences, as well as moments of
absolute tranquillity. A farm holiday is carefree and a powerful
experience. Ideal for short breaks too.
www.urlaubambauernhof.at
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Austria’s Finest Experience Hotels www.austria.info/experience
How to get there
Germany
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Getting to the Experience Hotels from the
UK generally requires airport transfers.
Guests can of course easily arrange to be
collected from the nearest airport and although this might represent an additional
charge, there are many low-cost airlines
offering cheap flights from UK airports.
1 Biohotel Stanglwirt
Going am Wilden Kaiser,
www.stanglwirt.com
3 Das Central – Alpine . Luxury . Life
Sölden/Ötztal
www.central-soelden.at
2 Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl
Obergurgl
www.edelweiss-gurgl.com
4 Gartenhotel Theresia
Saalbach-Hinterglemm
www.hotel-theresia.com
Photos: Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl am Wolfgangsee; small Pictures: Alexander Lohmann/ Stefano Scata/Alexander Lohmann/Rudi Wyhlidal
Austria’s Finest Experience Hotels
Contact
www.austria.info/experience
General description
A small, but exclusive collection of hotels offering affordable luxury. It’s the essential way to
experience life at its best and unwind in style. The selection of AUSTRIA’S FINEST Experience
Hotels introduces resorts in the most fantastic locations – even those in cities. Austria is synonymous with nature: mountains or gently rolling landscapes, pure untreated drinking water in
the lakes and mountain springs, uplifting panoramas and a silence broken only by birdsong.
The hotels tend to be built to a traditional design, using local Austrian pine, which has been
found to lift the mood and increase sociability. A multitude of outdoor activities await and
whatever the interest, experts will help to perfect skills or acquire new ones. An Austrian spa
is an ideal way to give your body and mind a treat. Spa therapies often incorporate tried-andtested products made from local ingredients for effective, unique and unusual treatments.
Whatever the expectations of a holiday - AUSTRIA’S FINEST Experience Hotels will endeavour
to exceed them.
– Premium quality hotels, full of traditional Austrian warmth and character, with excellent,
value-for-money facilities and services, and staff passionate about creating a welcoming,
relaxing atmosphere for valued guests
– Personalised service means helping guests plan holiday activities and friendly, sociable
hosts who chat with guests about the local heritage, or the wine you are drinking with
dinner
– Award-winning chefs use local, organic produce to create traditional and healthy restaurant menus
– Eco-friendly hotels use carefully selected, natural and renewable building materials,
following strict environmental regulations
– Finest international spa facilities, exclusively staffed by highly qualified, experienced
therapists, offering a wide range of medical, pampering and alternative treatments
– A plethora of outdoor activities - hiking, Nordic walking, horse riding, mountain biking, golf
and, of course, downhill and cross-country skiing. For the more adventurous, there is
snowboarding, paragliding, kayaking, rock climbing or white-water rafting
– Austria is an easily-reached, year-round destination. The Finest Experience Hotel is just a 2-hour flight away
5 Hollmann Beletage
Vienna
www.hollmann-beletage.at
7 Karawankenhof Thermal Spa Hotel
Warmbad-Villach
www.karawankenhof.com
9 Hotel Sacher Salzburg
Salzburg
www.sacher.com
11 Salzburgerhof
Zell am See
www.salzburgerhof.at
6 Hotel Kaiserhof
Ellmau
www.kaiserhof-ellmau.at
8 Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl
St. Wolfgang, Salzkammergut
www.weissesroessl.at
10 Hotel Sacher Wien
Vienna
www.sacher.com
12 The Trattlerhof
Bad Kleinkirchheim
www.trattlerhof.at
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Festivals
The Austrians know how to party,
be it in the countryside or in the
towns, with classical music, jazz,
or contemporary dance.
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Classics in the city
Classics in the country
Salzburg Festival
July to September
Bregenz Festival
July/August
Klangwolke
Linz, September
There is no doubt that Salzburg Festival is a global cultural event. Visitors
to Salzburg are regularly enthralled
by the masterpiece that is “Everyman” by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. The
Salzburg Festival was held for the first
time in 1920. The play performed in
the square before Salzburg Cathedral,
about the death of a remorseful rich
man, always has a stellar cast. There
is no doubt that the Festival has for
decades been an unrivalled focal point
for cultural encounters.
www.salzburgerfestspiele.at
Bregenz Festival is an absolute
highlight of the summer throughout
Europe, with its spectacular lake stage
and monumental opera settings. The
artists’ performances are enhanced by
a backdrop of lavish sets. The Magic
Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will
be performed from the end of July to
the end of August.
www.bregenzerfestspiele.com
The open-air concert is a breathtaking combination of contemporary music, dazzling lightshows
and fascinating images. It creates
an impressive spectacle in the city
of Linz, bridging the gap between
the famous composer Anton
Bruckner and the innovative Ars
Electronica Center.
www.klangwolke.at
Classics in Grafenegg
Lower Austria, June to September
Schwarzenberg Schubertiade
Vorarlberg, July/August
Liszt Festival
Raiding, Burgenland
Throughout the summer the global
stars of classical music come together
in the charming setting of Schloss
Grafenegg’s grounds.
www.grafenegg.com
It is the world’s biggest Schubert
festival and this year has invited the
elite from the world’s leading singers.
www.schubertiade.at
The Liszt Festival is held in his
birthplace of Raiding to honour
Franz Liszt – the genius behind
innovative piano music. With
first-class international artistes and
orchestras. www.lisztfestival.at
Erl Festival
Tirol, June to August
Youth scene
Dance
Jazz
Styriarte Graz
June/July
Styriarte is one of Styria’s most
celebrated festivals of classical music,
which is why it is directed by famous
conductor Nicolaus Harnoncourt.
www.styriarte.com
St. Margareten Opera Festival
Burgenland, July/August
Carinthian Summer
Carinthia, July/August
The Tirol Festival is a highlight of the
classical season at the futuristic Erl
Festival Hall. Fans of Richard Wagner
in particular will be enchanted by the
operatic performances there.
www.tiroler-festspiele.at
Festival operas are held in one of
Europe’s oldest quarries, which is both
one of Europe’s biggest natural stages
and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
Site. Giuseppe Verdi’s legendary Aida,
one of the opera world’s most popular
and frequently performed works, will
be staged here. www.ofs.at
Glatt & Verkehrt
Krems, June/July
Sommerszene
city of Salzburg, July
Springfestival in Graz
May/June
One of the country’s nicest music
festivals, which combines original,
traditional music with contemporary
influences. It welcomes a host of
musicians from all four corners of the
globe. www.glattundverkehrt.at
Salzburg’s Sommerszene, or Summer
Scene, is an international avant-garde
festival featuring the latest trends
in the theatre arts. The focus is on
contemporary dance, but there are
impressive additions from the worlds
of drama, music, film and the visual
arts. www.sommerszene.net
The city of avant-garde culture,
Graz, is the perfect location for this
impressive weekend festival of
electronic art and music.
www.springfestival.at
Tanzsommer Innsbruck
June/July
Impulstanz Vienna
July/August
Leading international dancers and
choreographers stage fascinating
performances, from classical ballet
to acrobatic avant-garde dance, at
Tanzsommer Innsbruck.
www.tanzsommer.at
Europe’s biggest contemporary dance
festival attracts renowned artistes from
all over the world and for four weeks
transforms Vienna into a massive dance
floor. www.impulstanz.com
Jazzfestival Vienna
June/July
Jazzfestival Saalfelden
province of Salzburg, August
Austria’s biggest jazz festival offers a
varied programme of music in different
locations, such as the State Opera, the
Museum Quarter and selected
jazz clubs. www.viennajazz.org
The high-calibre Saalfelden jazz
festival covers a range from
contemporary jazz to experimental
sound installations.
www.jazzsaalfelden.com
The festival covers several events
and spans a pleasing range of music, from ancient to contemporary.
www.carinthischersommer.at
Online www.austria.info
Information about festivals in Austria.
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Vienna
COFFEE HOUSE
myAustrian flies me with award winning service nonstop
to Vienna – home of the finest coffee and historical sights,
like the Gloriette at Schönbrunn Palace.
the charming way to fly
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