Austria

Austria Culture, music and mountains

Before visiting Austria for the first visitors can enjoy today. The generous patronage offered by the
Mozart Statue, Salzburg
time, most people have a vision Habsburgs attracted European composers in the 18th and 19th centuries
of snow-capped peaks, tumbling – Beethoven, Brahms, Hayden, Mozart, Schubert and the Strausses all
cataracts, tilted mountain meadows, came to Austria at some stage in their careers. Today, this rich musical
gingerbread chalets and pretty heritage lives on in the form of the Vienna Philharmonic, the unrivalled
onion-domed churches. All these Vienna Boys’ Choir, the Musikverein and the Konzerthaus.
exist in abundance, but Austria is
Whilst the Alps with their dramatic scenery, fine resorts and opportunities
much more than alpine vistas and
for outdoor activities from skiing and snowboarding to hiking and climbing
appealing hillside villages. The
country, stretching some 700
kilometres from the Swiss border Christmas Market, Vienna
on the shores of the Bodensee
in the west to the edge of the
flat Hungarian plain in the east,
encompasses rolling hills, broad
valleys, wide rivers, fertile farmland,
delightful cities, magnificent
Baroque architecture, as well as
some of Europe’s most spectacular
alpine scenery.

In the past the country wielded authority and influence far beyond its
physical size. The Habsburg dynasty – rulers of Austria for over 600 years,
built the Austro-Hungarian Empire into a formidable world power and at
the time were the most dominant force in Europe. Such wealth led to a
flowering of music, literature and architecture, a cultural inheritance that Image courtesy: ANTO

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Spanish Riding School, Vienna

Shopping
What you can buy – fashionwear, souvenirs, confectionery, antiques,
jewellery, sportswear, traditional costumes, handicrafts and gingerbread.
Where you can buy – Old Town, Kärntnerstrasse, Mariahilfer Strasse and
many markets in Vienna; Salzburg’s Old Town and Getreidegasse;
Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens; Zell am See’s Bahnhofstrasse; and
Christmas markets.

Entertainment
Opera, theatre, ballet, casinos, wine taverns, Tyrolean nights and brass
band concerts, bars, nightclubs, restaurants, pubs, beer gardens, street
cafés and coffee houses.

Sports and leisure

Hiking, biking, golf, swimming, fishing, paragliding, skiing, tobogganing,
snowboarding and ice sports.

Events
Easter Festival, Salzburg (April); Jazz Festival, Vienna (June – July); Film
Festival at Rathaus, Vienna (July – September); Salzburg Festival (July –
August); Christmas Markets (November – December); Mozart Week,
Salzburg (January – February).

Exploring by road
Austria offers a good network of roads and trains. Driving is on the right-
hand side.

remain the main attraction for most visitors, Austria’s cities reward
exploration. Vienna, the capital, as the seat of the Habsburgs, is built on
a suitably imperial scale - there are palaces, art collections, museums
and splendid 19th century architecture lining broad tree-shaded avenues.
Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, is an intoxicatingly Baroque city whose
skyline is punctuated with countless ornate spires, domes, belfries and
turrets. Further west, Innsbruck, situated in the valley of the River Inn at
the intersection of several Alpine passes, harbours a precious collection
of mediaeval buildings where the upper storeys of the houses almost
meet above the narrow streets.

Friendly people complement the spectacular scenery, excellent food, well-

developed resorts and high standards of services and facilities. Wherever
you stay you will experience ‘Gemütlichkeit’, an Austrian term meaning a
combination of hospitality, contentment and cosiness.
Salzkammergut
Sightseeing Zell am See
Seefeld
Beautiful historic towns, Danube Tower, Spanish Riding School, CENTRAL ALPS

impressive fortresses, castles, cathedrals and palaces, Golden Roof,

Mozart’s birthplace, Salzkammergut and Tyrolean mountain scenery.

Accommodation
Centrally located hotels and apartments in Vienna.

Family activities
Zoos, Prater amusement park, Werfen Ice Caves, cycling, Alpine
adventures and Danube cruises.

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 Austria Tours

Waltz through cities and mountains

8 days/7 nights • Self-drive • Overland car tour

Getreidegasse, or visit a local market. In the afternoon tour Hellbrunn

Vienna • Wachau • Salzburg • Salzkammergut • Innsbruck •
Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Munich
• Scenic countryside and mountain peaks
• Vibrant Vienna
• Magnificent castles, ancient cities and picturesque villages
Drive through Austria, following the historic Danube river through the
Wachau Valley’s terraced vineyards and romantic villages. See ancient
Salzburg, lush Alpine meadows and the lake country of Salzkammergut.
Spend a few days amongst magnificent Tyrolean Alpine scenery.
Visit some of southern Germany’s highlights, including Neuschwanstein,
the ultimate fairy tale castle.
Day 1: Vienna
Upon arrival in Vienna, collect your rental car at the airport. Overnight in
Vienna.
Day 2: Vienna
Explore this exciting city, visiting St Stephen’s Cathedral and the
Kärntnerstrasse, Vienna’s most famous shopping street. In the afternoon,
visit the Hofburg Palace, Schönbrunn or Belvedere Palace. Overnight in
Vienna.
Palace. Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 5: Salzburg — St Wolfgang — Bad Ischl — Salzburg
(120 kilometres)
Travel to beautiful Salzkammergut, the imperial town of Bad Ischl and the
villages of St Gilgen, St Strobl and St Wolfgang, with their panoramas of
mountains, meadows, forests, farms and lakes. Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 6: Salzburg — Innsbruck (170 kilometres)
Visit Swarovski Crystal World en route to Innsbruck, where in the
afternoon you can explore the Golden Roof House, Imperial Palace,
The Hofkirche and city tower. Overnight in Innsbruck.
Day 7: Innsbruck — Garmisch-Partenkirchen — Füssen — Innsbruck
(230 kilometres)
Drive via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany’s most famous mountain
resort, to Palace Linderhof and the beautiful Bavarian castles of
Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. Overnight in Innsbruck.
Day 8: Innsbruck — Munich (170 kilometres)
Drive to Munich International Airport to return
your rental car and board your onward flight.
Total distance: 1,030 kilometres.

Day 3: Vienna —
City of Vienna
Wachau — Salzburg
(330 kilometres)
Travel through the
Wachau Valley, past
vineyards, fruit farms
and historic buildings
along the Danube.
Pause at one of the
cellars to taste the
wine. Overnight in
Salzburg.

Day 4: Salzburg
In Salzburg see
Fortress
Hohensalzburg, Tour available as:
Mirabell Castle, • Self-drive – Includes car and pre-booked 3 or 4 star
Mozart’s birthplace, accommodation.
shop on famous

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Vienna
A majestic city

Schönbrunn Palace

The capital city – Vienna, For the family: The Giant Ferris Wheel, Schönbrunn Palace and zoo,
with its splendid imperial Prater Amusement Park, Zoom Children’s Museum and IMAX Vienna.
architecture creates one
Best buys: Old Town, Kärntnerstrasse, Graben, Tuchlauben and
of the world’s most visually
Mariahilfer Strasse, Naschmarkt, Brunnenmarkt, Karmelitermarkt and
fascinating cities. Vienna
Rochusmarkt.
offers opera and Strauss’s
immortal Viennese waltzes, Out and about: Traditional plush coffee houses, tiny espresso bars,
excellent shopping, dining a variety of restaurants, bistros, music clubs, tavernas with Heurigen
and entertainment ranging atmosphere and a casino. Vienna’s nightlife offers fashionable
from coffee houses, discothèques, clubs, cabaret theatres and bars.
Heurigen and trendy bars
to ‘beisels’ or traditional
Opera Ball - Vienna State Opera
restaurants. The city remains
infused with the grand
imperial spirit in the form of magnificent palaces and mansions peppering
the Innere Stadt. Vienna is a city of music, but it is also synonymous with
gourmet fare, cream cakes or the proud prancing of the Lippizaner
stallions at the world-famous Spanish Riding School.

Places of interest: Historic centre, St Stephen’s Cathedral, Museums

Quartier, Danube Tower, Spanish Riding School, Schönbrunn Palace,
State Opera, Leopold Museum and Hundertwasser House and Imperial
Palace (Hofburg).

St Stephen’s Cathedral

Average climate in Vienna

J F M A M J J A S O N D
MAX 0C 2 6 10 15 20 23 25 25 19 15 7 2
MIN 0C -3 -1 1 5 9 12 14 14 10 6 1 -2

HRS 2 3 4 6 8 8 9 8 6 4 2 1

MM 15 14 13 13 13 14 13 13 10 13 14 15
Daily maximum and minimum averages are guides only and may vary.

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Vienna Emirates Associate Hotel

Schönbrunn Palace
Vienna city
Half-day coach excursion with a visit to
Schönbrunn Palace
The capital of the Habsburg Empire
unites its splendid imperial architecture
with that of the Viennese Art Noveau
movement, creating one of the world’s
most visually fascinating cities.

This tour will introduce you to many of

the Austrian capital’s most significant
buildings. You start by driving along
Ringstrasse, which is lined by some
of Vienna’s most impressive
architecture. The tour includes the
State Opera House, the Natural
History Museum, the Museums
Quartier cultural district, the former
State Opera House
Habsburg winter residence, the
Hofburg (home of the Spanish Riding
School and its Lippizaner horses), Parliament, City Hall and Belvedere
Palace, which houses the largest and the most precious Gustav Klimt
collection in the world.

The highlight of the tour is undoubtedly Schönbrunn Palace, the former

summer residence of the Habsburg family built by Emperor Franz Josef I.
45 rooms are open to the public, as are the grounds, which include the
Baroque Zoo, English Garden, Palm House and the fine collection of
imperial carriages.

This is a three-hour daily coach excursion which includes pick-up from

your hotel and drop-off at the Vienna Opera House in the city centre.

Hotel Imperial
Location: Near the Opera.
The Hotel Imperial is one of Vienna’s most cherished treasures,
located right in the city centre, only minutes away from the Opera
and main shopping streets. An original Wurttemberg Palace, inaugurated
in 1873 by Emperor Franz Joseph I, the hotel’s architecture exemplifies
the spirit of 19th century Vienna. For over a century, this architectural
landmark has received the city’s most distinguished visitors. This is a
hotel where tradition lives in richly-appointed guest rooms with precious
antiques and craftsmanship. Vienna International Airport is 20 kilometres
away.

All rooms and suites have been carefully restored, using a combination
of rich tradition and modern amenities. Tasteful furnishings, marble
bathrooms and walls cocooned in silk along with precious antiques
conjure up the atmosphere of 19th century imperial Vienna. Each and
every room blends timeless elegance
with the latest comfort. The Royal
Grand Staircase leads up to the
breathtaking Royal Suites.

Facilities: 138 rooms and suites.

Two restaurants, bar, 24-hour room
service, hairdresser, beauty salon,
safety deposit boxes, business centre,
babysitting, interconnecting and
non-smoking rooms.
Classic Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, CD, data
ports, minibar and safe.
Sports and leisure: Fitness room,
sauna and massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Classic Room Check-out: 1200 hours.

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Hotel Sacher Wien

Location: City centre, opposite the Opera House.
This luxurious and charming hotel with its historical façade enjoys
a truly special location in the heart of the city centre, close to the
shopping area Kärtnerstrasse. Founded in 1876 by Eduard Sacher,
the Sacher is rooted in the culture of the city. This beautiful hotel retains
many original antique furnishings, making it a truly romantic place to
stay. Vienna International Airport is 18 kilometres away.
Facilities: 152 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, bar, 24-hour room
service, business centre, babysitting,
Superior Room interconnecting and non-smoking
rooms. Suitable for the physically
challenged.
Superior Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, flat screen TV,
data ports, minibar and safe.
Sports and leisure: Fitness centre,
spa, sauna, steam room and
massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.

Grand Hotel Wien

Location: Near the Opera.
Ideally located in the city centre on Kärntner Ring, the hotel reflects the
magnificent spirit of Belle-Epoque and is only a stroll away from all the
major sights. Originally built in 1870, the property combines Viennese
flair with state-of-the-art technology and is a living reminder of the
majesty of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Vienna International Airport
is 20 kilometres away.
Facilities: 205 rooms and suites. Three restaurants, two bars,
24-hour room service, shops, safety deposit boxes, business centre,
babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Superior Rooms: These rooms overlook the inner courtyard.
Air-conditioning, hairdryer,
bathrobe, TV, data ports, minibar,
tea and coffee and safe.
Exclusive Rooms: Additionally
these rooms overlook the street
and are larger.
Sports and leisure: Fitness room.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Exclusive Room
Check-out: 1200 hours.

Le Méridien Vienna
Location: Ringstrasse, near the Opera.
This urban chic hotel is located on the Ringstrasse, a stroll away
from the Opera, historical attractions and shopping areas. Reflecting
contemporary 21st century style, the hotel captures imaginative
individuality with its sun-drenched rooms, earth shades and light
woods that create a cool ambience. Vienna International Airport
is 15 kilometres away.
Facilities: 294 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, coffee house,
24-hour room service, safety deposit boxes, business centre,
babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Superior Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer, bathrobe, flat screen TV,
data ports, minibar, tea and coffee, iron
and safe.
Executive Rooms: Additionally these rooms
are larger.
Sports and leisure: Indoor pool, fitness
centre, sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath and
massage.
Superior Room Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.

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Vienna Marriott Hotel

Location: Parkring, near the Opera.
Right on the famous Ringstrasse, one of the most majestic boulevards
in Europe, the Vienna Marriott Hotel is perfectly located in the city
centre. This elegant hotel features a grand staircase and sunlit atrium,
along with spacious and comfortable rooms. Vienna International Airport
is 20 kilometres away.
Facilities: 313 rooms and suites. Three restaurants, bar, 24-hour room
service, shops, safety deposit boxes, business centre, babysitting,
interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically
challenged.
Deluxe Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer,
TV, minibar, iron and safe.
Executive Rooms: Additionally these rooms
are larger and include bathrobes, wireless
connectivity and access to the Executive
Lounge.
Sports and leisure: Indoor pool, fitness
centre, sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath, solarium
Deluxe Room and massage.
Check-in: 1500 hours/Check-out: 1300 hours.

InterContinental Wien
Location: Stadtpark.
Located just a short walk away from all that is famous and truly
Viennese, this modern hotel offers visitors a warm welcome, excellent
local cuisine and an all-round Austrian experience. International
atmosphere and Viennese tradition together with personalised service
present the perfect harmony for a pleasant stay. The hotel offers
accommodation in a variety of rooms and suites, boasting every comfort
of a deluxe hotel. Vienna International Airport is 20 kilometres away.
Facilities: 453 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, 24-hour room
service, shops, safety deposit boxes, business centre, interconnecting
and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the
physically challenged.
Superior Rooms: Air-conditioning, hairdryer,
bathrobe, TV, data ports, minibar, tea and
coffee, iron and safe.
Sports and leisure: Fitness centre, sauna,
steam bath, solarium and massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.
Superior Room

Hilton Vienna
Location: Stadtpark.
Located adjacent to the Stadtpark, this modern property is just a
10-minute walk from Vienna’s attractions like the Opera House and
St Stephen’s Cathedral. Clients can enjoy jazz at the hotel’s renowned
Jazz Club or sample modern Austrian cuisine at the hotel’s restaurant
with its alfresco terrace. Vienna International Airport is 20 kilometres
away.
Facilities: 579 rooms and suites. Restaurant, two bars, 24-hour room
service, jazz club, shops, hairdresser, beauty salon, safety deposit
boxes, business centre, babysitting,
Lobby interconnecting and non-smoking
rooms. Suitable for the physically
challenged.
Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data ports,
minibar, tea and coffee and safe.
Sports and leisure: Fitness centre,
sauna, jacuzzi, solarium and massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.

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Austria Trend Hotel Europa Wien

Location: Kärntnerstrasse.
This charming hotel enjoys a fantastic location right on the well-known
pedestrian and shopping mile, the Kärntnerstrasse, in the heart of the
old city of Vienna. The property offers comfortable accommodation
with elegantly-designed rooms perfect for business travellers and
holidaymakers alike. Guests can enjoy typical Viennese coffee and great
views over the bustling Kärntnerstrasse at the popular Café-Bistro and
restaurant. Vienna International
Airport is 20 kilometres away.
Facilities: 116 rooms and suites.
Restaurant, bar, limited hours
of room service, safety deposit
boxes, babysitting, interconnecting
and non-smoking rooms.
Standard Rooms: Air-
conditioning, hairdryer, TV,
data ports, minibar and safe.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Lobby Check-out: 1200 hours.

Lindner Hotel Am Belvedere

Location: Near Schwarzenbergplatz.
Surrounded by imperial greenery at an attractive city-centre location,
the Lindner Hotel Am Belvedere has a modern-style Viennese
ambience. The view of the famous Belvedere Castle with its beautiful
park and the Botanical Garden, illustrates the inimitable combination of
Baroque culture and nature that has always been the hallmark of the
city of Vienna. The hotel offers elegantly-styled rooms equipped with
latest multimedia. Vienna International Airport is 18 kilometres away.
Facilities: 219 rooms and suites.
Two restaurants, bar, limited hours
of room service, safety deposit
boxes, interconnecting and non-
smoking rooms.
Standard Economy Rooms: Air-
conditioning, hairdryer, TV, data
ports, minibar and safe.
Sport and leisure: Fitness room,
sauna, steam bath and solarium.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Standard Economy Room
Check-out: 1200 hours.

Starlight Suiten Hotel am Heumarkt

Location: Stadtpark.
This hotel is centrally situated in an old traditional building in the heart
of Vienna. Located close to the city park, the property is within walking
distance of the main shopping streets and sights. This modern all-suite
hotel offers spacious, elegantly-furnished accommodation featuring
a separate bedroom and living room, as well as a coffee shop and
fitness area. Guests can relax in the hotel’s sauna after a busy day of
sightseeing. Vienna International
Airport is 20 kilometres away.
Facilities: 50 suites, breakfast
room, safety deposit boxes and
babysitting.
Suites: Separate sitting area, air-
conditioning, hairdryer, TV, data
ports, minibar and microwave.
Sports and leisure: Fitness room
and sauna.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Suite Check-out: 1200 hours.

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 Salzburg

Salzburg
The stage of the world

Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, is a picturesque city straddling the

Mirabell Gardens
Salzach River and sheltered by surrounding mountains. The cultural
capital of Austria, Salzburg is set amidst natural beauty and combines
the charm of a smaller city with the extravagance of a cosmopolitan
centre. The old town is a Baroque masterpiece and everywhere glorious
churches and splendid palaces and mansions reflect the city’s
distinguished history. Salzburg literally means “salt fortress” – Salzburg’s
riches were based on the revenues from the nearby salt mines. These
riches were the foundation for the city’s glorious architecture, which is
why Salzburg has often been called “the Rome of North” for its
outstanding beauty.

All sights are within walking distance from the spacious old city (Altstadt).
A few miles to the south of the city are the historic towns of Hallein and
Werfen and to the west are the lakes of Salzberger, which are especially
worth visiting during the spring and summer when the wild flowers are
out.

Places of interest: Old Town, Bishops’ residence, Getreidegasse with

its wrought iron guild signs, Mirabell Castle, Mozart’s birthplace and
beautiful scenic Salzkammergut area.
For the family: Fortress Hohensalzburg overlooking the city, Museum of
Natural History, Helbrunn Palace and zoo and Werfen Ice Caves (largest
ice caves in the world).

Best buys: Old town and Getreidegasse offers the latest fashion, Mozart
souvenirs, confectionery, antiques, jewellery, traditional costumes, rustic
handicrafts and gingerbread. Famous Christmas markets.

Out and about: Concerts, theatre and opera. Many bars, nightclubs,
restaurants and coffee houses in the Old Town. Venues range from
Austrian beisels to Irish pubs, beer gardens to street cafés, jazz lounges
and exclusive clubs to the casino.

Sporting attractions: Golf, biking, hiking and winter sports.

Average climate in Salzburg

J F M A M J J A S O N D
MAX 0C 2 4 10 14 19 22 24 24 20 14 7 2
MIN 0C -5 -4 -2 2 8 12 13 13 9 4 -2 -3

HRS 2 2 4 5 7 8 7 7 5 3 1 1

MM 65 61 68 86 128 165 172 152 92 69 69 71

Getreidegasse Daily maximum and minimum averages are guides only and may vary.

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Innsbruck
Full-day private excursion with a visit to the Swarovski Crystal World

Swarovski Crystal World, Innsbruck

Starting with a drive through inspiring

Alpine scenery from Salzburg, your
chauffeur will drive to Innsbruck, where
you will be met by your personal guide.
The tour provides a perfect introduction
to this startlingly beautiful city, whose
strategic location at the junction of two
important routes across the central Alps
has made it a centre of commerce and
traffic.

Lying in the valley of the River Inn amongst

a panorama of Alpine peaks, the town was
the residence of the Habsburg dynasty in
the 15th and 16th centuries and today
Innsbruck’s mediaeval buildings with their
pergolas, oriel windows, painted façades
and stucco ornaments, are amongst the
Golden Roof, Innsbruck
finest in Europe.
Innsbruck Old Town
Highlights of the excursion include the Imperial Palace, built by Archduke
Siegmund the Rich around 1460 and then rebuilt in the Baroque-style
between 1754 and 1773 on orders of Empress Maria Theresa; the Golden
Roof (though the tiles that give it its name are actually made of copper),
which was built in the 1490s to shelter members of the imperial court when
they wanted to observe the square below; Ambras Castle, perched high on
a hill overlooking the city, built by Archduke Ferdinand II in the 16th century.
It is divided into a lower and an upper castle set in the remains of a mediaeval
fortress. The lower castle was planned as a museum for the Archduke’s
collections of arms, armour, art and books, all of which can be seen today.
The upper part houses the Habsburg’s Portrait Gallery, an awe-inspiring
collection including works by Tizian, Van Dyck and Velásquez.

We then visit Swarovski Kristallwelten, created in 1995 to mark the

centenary of the foundation of the Swarovski factory. Works by Salvador
Dali and Andy Warhol and the largest kaleidoscope in the world are just
some of the intriguing displays.

This excursion includes pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Salzburg and
an English-speaking guide for three hours in Innsbruck. Meals are optional
and not included. This is an eight-hour excursion and operates daily.

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Hotel Sacher Salzburg

Location: Markart bridge, city centre.
Built in 1866, Hotel Sacher Salzburg is a grand, historic hotel situated
in the city centre, on the shores of the Salzach River. This beautiful
property combines elegant luxury with the highest standard of service.
The hotel also offers an impressive view of the old town. Salzburg
International Airport is 12 kilometres away.
Facilities: 116 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, the famous Café
Sacher, bar, 24-hour room service, safety deposit boxes, business
centre, babysitting, interconnecting and non-smoking rooms. Suitable
for the physically challenged.
Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data ports,
minibar and safe.
Superior Rooms: Additionally these
rooms are larger.
Sports and leisure: Fitness centre, sauna,
steam bath, solarium and massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Superior Room Check-out: 1200 hours.

Crowne Plaza Salzburg The Pitter

Location: City centre, near Mirabell Gardens.
The hotel is situated in the centre of Salzburg, opposite the Congress
Centre and within walking distance of the magnificent Mirabell Gardens
and Mirabell Palace. This friendly property is renowned for its excellent
service, cuisine and attentive staff who ensure that your stay is
comfortable as much as it is enjoyable. Salzburg International Airport
is 10 kilometres away.
Facilities: 198 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, bar, 24-hour room
service, safety deposit boxes, business centre, babysitting,
interconnecting and non-smoking
rooms.
Standard Rooms: Air-conditioning,
hairdryer, bathrobe, TV, data ports,
minibar, tea and coffee, iron and
safe.
Sports and leisure: Indoor pool,
fitness room, sauna, steam bath,
jacuzzi and solarium.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Standard Room
Check-out: 1200 hours.

NH Salzburg Hotel
Location: City centre, near Mirabell Gardens.
This modern, contemporary hotel is located at the end of Franz Joseph
Strasse within a short distance from the Mirabell Palace and the Staats
Bridge. Most of the sights and the historic city centre are within walking
distance from the hotel. This cosy property features spacious
accommodation and is a great base from which to explore the romantic
city of Salzburg. Salzburg International Airport is 10
kilometres away.
Facilities: 140 rooms, restaurant, bar, limited hours
of room service, safety deposit boxes, babysitting
and non-smoking rooms.
Standard Rooms: Hairdryer, TV, data ports, minibar
and safe.
Sports and leisure: Fitness room, sauna
and solarium.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1200 hours.

Standard Room

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 Zell am See/Seefeld
For the family: Cycling, Alpine adventure, steam train, hiking trails,
cableways to 3,000 metres above sea level.

Best buys: Fashionable and traditional souvenirs, gifts and sport goods.
Where to shop – Bahnhofstrasse, Kirchengasse and for souvenirs –
Stadtplatz, Salzmannstrasse and Dorfplatz.

Out and about: Concerts, theatres, exhibits, museums, galleries,

restaurants and traditional local entertainment.

Sporting attractions: Spa, hiking, biking, golf, tennis, fishing, paragliding

and tobogganing. In winter – skiing, snowboarding and other winter
sports.

Zell am See
Charming Alpine town
This attractive lakeside town, with its magnificent views of the
Grossglockner Mountain, is a sophisticated and exciting resort. It offers
plenty of attractions in both summer and winter. The pretty town centre Average climate in Zell am See
is traffic-free and offers excellent shopping as well as plentiful evening
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entertainment in cafés, wine bars, restaurants, discos and nightclubs.
MAX 0C -2 0 7 13 18 21 23 22 19 13 5 0
Places of interest: Lake, Schmittenhöhe Mountain, variety of spas, MIN 0C -10 -9 -3 2 6 10 12 11 9 4 -1 -6
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Burg Kaprun and Kitzsteinhorn glacier.

Places of interest: Pedestrian zone, Leutasch gorge, Lake Wildsee,

charming villages around Seefeld, Bell of peace and Seekirchl.

For the family: Cycling, walking trails, cable car ride to the mountain top,
boating, bathing trips and fishing.

Out and about: Restaurants, cafés, casino and traditional local

entertainment.

Sporting attractions: Golfing, spa, hiking, horse riding, tennis, Nordic

walking, mountain biking, skiing, cross-country skiing and other winter
sports.

Seefeld
An unspoilt paradise
Located in the heart of Tyrol, the picturesque town of Seefeld is the
perfect location to enjoy clear mountain air, breathtaking views, sporting
challenges and beautiful walking paths. It is one of the most important
centres for cross-country skiing. The landmarks of Seefeld include the
Seekirch, a small, onion-domed church and the Pfarrhügel, an extension
Average climate in Seefeld
of the mountain path into the town centre forming a small attractive hill. J F M A M J J A S O N D
The entire region around Seefeld, dotted with pristine mountain lakes and MAX 0C -2 0 7 13 18 21 23 22 19 13 5 0
small villages, promises an unforgettable holiday for the family as well as MIN 0C -10 -9 -3 2 6 10 12 11 9 4 -1 -6
the individual traveller. Daily maximum and minimum averages are guides only and may vary.

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Hotel Salzburgerhof
Location: Town centre.
This enchanting hotel, with its rustic charm and wooden décor, is
within walking distance of the main town and lakefront. The hotel’s
main feature is a large and well-appointed spa and wellness area,
with a vast selection of treatments. The hotel also offers good
service and superb cuisine. Extensive lawns give the impression
of sitting in a magnificent garden. Munich International Airport is
200 kilometres away.
Facilities: 70 rooms, two restaurants, bar, limited hours of room
service, shops, hairdresser, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes,
business centre, babysitting,
Restaurant interconnecting and non-smoking rooms.
Standard Rooms: Balcony, hairdryer,
bathrobe, TV, minibar and safe.
Sports and leisure: Indoor and outdoor
pools, fitness centre, spa, sauna, jacuzzi,
steam bath, solarium and massage.
Check-in: 1300 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours.

Grand Hotel Zell am See

Location: Lake Zell shore.
This landmark, close to the town centre and shopping areas, is situated
on a peninsula on the shore of Lake Zell and is one of the most beautiful
locations in Zell am See. Built more than 100 years ago, the old and
established traditional property offers a variety of facilities including
restaurants with a spectacular view, a private beach and children’s
activities. Munich International Airport is 200 kilometres away.
Facilities: 115 rooms and suites. Two restaurants, bar, limited hours
of room service, nightclub, safety deposit boxes, children’s activities
and babysitting.
Comfort Rooms: Hairdryer, TV,
minibar and safe.
Sports and leisure: Indoor pool,
fitness centre, spa, sauna, jacuzzi,
steam bath, solarium, massage and
squash court.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Check-out: 1030 hours.
Indoor pool

Der Waldhof
Location: Near town centre.
This charming hotel enjoys a scenic location on a slope amidst beautiful
mountain landscapes. The lake and town centre with numerous
restaurants and shops are only 500 metres away from this quiet retreat.
Lined with wooden balconies, this family-run Austrian-style hotel offers
spacious and comfortably furnished rooms. The hotel is a great base
from which to explore the mountains and attractions in the area.
Munich International Airport is
200 kilometres away.
Facilities: 80 rooms and suites.
Restaurant, bar, limited hours
of room service, safety deposit
boxes and babysitting.
Standard Rooms: Hairdryer,
TV, minibar and safe.
Sports and leisure: Outdoor
pool, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, steam
bath, solarium and massage.
Standard Room Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1000 hours.

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Astoria Relax & Spa Hotel

Location: Near town centre.
This luxurious hotel is perched atop a picturesque hill just a five-minute
walk from Seefeld’s town centre. This charming privately owned resort
built in typical Tyrolean décor, exudes cosy yet elegant warmth and
overlooks the Tyrol Mountains. Its spacious, state-of-the-art spa
provides a variety of holistic treatments. Munich International Airport
is 157 kilometres away.
Facilities: 57 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, limited hours of room
service, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes, babysitting, interconnecting
and non-smoking rooms. Suitable for the physically challenged.
Wellness Suites: Most of the suites have a terrace. Hairdryer, bathrobe,
TV, data ports, minibar and safe.
Sports and leisure: Indoor and outdoor
pool, fitness room, spa, sauna, steam bath
and massage.
Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours.

Spa

Hotel Klosterbräu
Location: Town centre.
This hotel, originally a monastery built in the year 1516, offers a truly
mediaeval ambience. It is located in the centre of Seefeld’s pedestrian
zone – all shops and restaurants are within easy reach. The thick walls
and vaulted ceilings radiate warmth and serenity. The hotel’s traditional
Austrian restaurants and the impressive wine cellar are worth visiting.
Munich International Airport is 150 kilometres away.
Facilities: 97 rooms, three restaurants, bar, limited hours of room
service, shop, beauty salon, safety deposit boxes, business centre,
babysitting, interconnecting
and non-smoking rooms.
Standard Rooms: Hairdryer,
bathrobe, TV, minibar and
safe.
Sports and leisure: Indoor
pool, fitness room, spa,
sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath,
solarium and massage.
Check-in: 1500 hours
Standard Room
Check-out: 1200 hours.

Hotel Bergland
Location: Town centre.
Located in the heart of charming Seefeld close to the pedestrian zone,
this cosy hotel is well-known for its family-run hospitality and its
traditional restaurant serving Austrian cuisine. The hotel bar is perfect
to unwind after a long day out in the beautiful surrounding Tyrolean
area. The guest rooms are equipped to provide a feeling of being
home-away-from-home. Munich International Airport is 150 kilometres
away.
Facilities: 49 rooms and suites. Restaurant, bar, limited hours of room
service, safety deposit boxes,
interconnecting and non-smoking
rooms. Suitable for the physically
challenged.
Standard Rooms: Balcony or terrace,
air-conditioning, hairdryer and TV.
Sports and leisure: Indoor pool,
fitness room, sauna, solarium and
massage.
Indoor pool Check-in: 1400 hours
Check-out: 1100 hours.

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