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SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
IN AUSTRIA
2 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
Feldkirch
Imst
Kufstein
Radstadt
Lienz
Bad Ischl
Gmunden
Schrding
Wels
Hall
in Tirol
Zell
am See
Spittal
an der Drau
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ALL HISTORIC TOW
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Discover the valuable diam
onds in the
The Small Historic Towns are selected accor-
ding to very specific criteria. Their town-
scapes are characterised by historic buildings
under monument protection and by historic
quarters. They all have their town charter,
and in many cases their historic importance
is apparent in their geographic location.
Their current population is between 1,500
and 60,000 people.
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Judenburg
Bad Radkersburg
Steyr
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Baden
bei Wien
4 Small Historic Towns
Where every step is a historic encounter
6 BADEN BEI WIEN // pop. 25,000
Nostalgic conference town
8 BAD ISCHL // pop. 14,000
The Emperors town
10 BAD RADKERSBURG // pop. 1,600
The spa town
12 FELDKIRCH // pop. 30,000
The medieval town
14 GMUNDEN // pop. 15,000
The town of ceramics at Lake Traunsee
16 HALL IN TIROL // pop. 12,600
The town of minters
18 IMST // pop. 10,000
The town of fountains
20 JUDENBURG // pop. 10,000
The medieval town of trade
22 KUFSTEIN // pop. 17,500
The fortified Tyrolean town
24 LIENZ // pop. 13,000
Mediterranean atmosphere at the
foot of the Dolomites
26 RADSTADT // pop. 5,000
On the way to Rome
28 RUST // pop. 1,700
Town of storks and fine wines
30 SCHRDING // pop. 5,500
Baroque town with a rich history
32 SPITTAL/DRAU // pop. 16,000
Town with Mediterranean touch
34 STEYR IN THE NATIONAL PARK // pop. 40,000
Millennial romantic town
36 WELS // pop. 60,000
Town of living culture
38 ZELL AM SEE // pop. 10,000
Medieval town of tradesmen
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Small Historic Towns in Advent
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ost beautiful areas of Austria
Austrias Small Historic Towns
A-4402 Steyr Stadtplatz 27 Austria
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TASTER PACKAGE
2 nights including individual services of the
Small Historic Towns
at a ***guesthouse/hotel

112, p. p. in DR
or optionally at a ****hotel

149, p. p. in DR
Detailed information about the Special Packages
can be found on the pages of the respective town.
Can be booked from 1 May to 20 October 2011
only at:
Salzkammergut Touristik
Gtzstrae 12 4820 Bad Ischl Austria
Phone +43/6132/24000-0
E-Mail: [email protected]
Available for you daily from 9am to 8pm
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HERE EVERY STEP
IS A HISTORIC ENCOUNTER
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WHERE HISTORY HAS FASCINATING TALES TO TELL.
They have a lot to tell, and bear witness to times long gone. The town walls, winding narrow streets and splen-
did squares invite you to stop for a while, listen to their tales and their history, allow yourself to be cast under
their spell and enjoy life. At your leisure, with all your senses. Welcome to the Small Historic Towns!
Youve discovered the best way of getting to know the most beautiful regions of Austria. Here, where 17 trea-
sures offer visitors the warmest of welcomes, you will come across deep-rooted traditions, love of life and
incomparable hospitality. Here the apparently little things are written large pleasure, joy in life and in meet-
ing other people.
The Romans, the Turks and the Hapsburgs they have all left their traces behind them, which continue into
the present. In the traditional Austrian coffee house just as much as in the numerous inns and restaurants,
where you can indulge in treats for the palate and sumptuous enjoyment.
Experience an unforgettable journey into the Small Historic Towns for a weekend, or longer. Enjoy the lovely
lakes and stunning mountain landscapes, traditions, entertainment and culture.
THE SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT!
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A certain Gottlieb Biedermeier in his ca-
pacity of invented literary figure lent his
name to an entire epoch and is considered
the epitome of this era, its people and life-
style. Baden bei Wien is Biedermeier through
and through and a nostalgic place. Zest for
life, entertainment and fun are the dominat-
ing forces; the town hosts the biggest casi-
no of Central Europe, a modern Roman spa
and an operetta theatre renowned far beyond
Austrias borders. Wine, culture, roses, golf,
health, games and conferences thats life in
Baden bei Wien!
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
First mentioned in the year 869 under the
name Padun, Baden was given town status by
Emperor Friedrich III in 1480. Viticulture and
spa baths are the most important pillars of the
towns economy. Turkish invasions and major
fires destroyed the centre of town that was to
be rebuilt completely in the Biedermeier period.
Architecture, art and horticulture blossomed
during this era. Architects, such as Carl von
Moreau, Josef Kornhusel and Otto Wagner left
their marks on the town with their noble man-
sions, palaces or beautiful squares. Between 1803
and 1834, the imperial court spent the summers
in the Baden summer residence. At the time of
the Vienna Congress the spa town played a pro-
minent role in Europe, and between the wars it
was the most important spa resort in Austria.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
Main square with town hall, the Emperors
house and the Trinity Colum.
Josefsplatz square with Frauenbad and
Josefsbad, and the Florastckl right around
the corner.
Badens museums, such as the Kaiser-Franz-
Joseph museum, the Rollett museum, the pup-
pet and toy museum or Beethoven house. New
in Baden: The Arnulf Rainer museum in the
historic Frauenbad!
Grand Casino Baden, once a famous, noble
place where spa guests dined, it is now a mod-
ern event centre and casino.
Rmertherme Baden spa promises Caribbe-
an atmosphere in the 900 m
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of water under
Europes biggest glass roof.
The Thermalstrandbad beach offers the am-
bience of an imperial lido with a vast sandy
beach.
The harness racing track hosts international
trotting races in historic surroundings.
In the Rosarium in Doblhoff park 20,000 roses
bloom twice a year a scented dream!
Tourist Information Baden bei Wien
A-2500 Baden bei Wien Brusattiplatz 3
Phone +43/(0)2252/22600-600
Fax +43/(0)2252/80733
[email protected] www.baden.at
Nostalgic cultural
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SR N/B from 119.00 p.p.
DR N/B from 77.00 p.p.
HB surcharge 28.00 p.p.
****Hotel Herzoghof
A-2500 Baden bei Wien Kaiser-Franz-Ring 10
Phone +43/(0)2252/87297-0 Fax 206 646
[email protected] www.hotel-herzoghof.at
Experience the boutique hotel which is radiant in its new splen-
dour, yet dates from the year 1258. The hotel offers you 34 elegant
rooms with modern furnishings in an ideal location for the
Casino and spa gardens. The inviting old town is just a short walk
away from the hotel. Number of rooms: 34
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SR N/B from 70.00130.00 p.p.
DR N/B from 90.00170.00 p.p.
**** Hotel Schloss Weikersdorf Residenz & Spa
A-2500 Baden bei Wien Schlossgasse 911
Phone +43/(0)2252/48301 Fax 150
[email protected] www.hotelschlossweikersdorf.at
The 4-star hotel and Renaissance castle of Weikersdorf will
impress you with its historic charm combined with ultramodern
furnishings. It is located on the edge of the largest rose garden
in Austria and in the immediate vicinity of the town centre. Let
yourself be pampered: in the 1000 m spa centre with professional
health and beauty treatments, and in the Rosenkavalier restaurant
with its regional delicacies. Number of rooms: 99
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SR N/B from 120.00 p.p.
DR N/B from 80.00 p.p.
HB surcharge 24.00 p.p.
****Grand Hotel Sauerhof
A-2500 Baden bei Wien
Weilburgstrae 11
Phone +43/(0)2252/41251
Fax 48047
[email protected]
www.sauerhof.at
Number of rooms: 90
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**** Austria Classic-
Schlosshotel Oth
A-2500 Baden bei Wien
Beim Sandstrand-Thermalbad
Schlossgasse 23
Phone +43/(0)2252/44436 Fax 44900
[email protected] www.oth.info
Number of rooms: 41
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DISCOVER BADEN
Guided tours of the town from May to October:
Saturday at 10.00 am
Tuesday at 3.00 pm
From October to April:
Saturday at 10.00 am
DISCOVER BADENS SURROUNDINGS
Explore the Viennese Woods on 600 km of
marked hiking trails and stop in one of the
many wine taverns. On bike or horseback, you
can reach Mayerling, the former Hapsburg
hunting lodge, or the wine community of
Gumpoldskirchen. Golf enthusiasts will find
the Golf ARENA Baden with its eight beau-
tiful golf courses within 5 and 45 km from
Baden very much to their liking. The Austrian
capital of Vienna, the Wachau region and Lake
Neusiedler See are only a few kilometres away
from Baden.
EVENT TIPS
Baden Rose Days from 4 to 26 June 2011 in the
Baden Rosarium in the Doblhoff Park
In an area of 75,000 m more than 30,000
rosebushes in more than 600 varieties create a
magnificent setting for the Baden Rose Days.
4 June Baden Rose Festival, 25 June Baden Open
Air Rose Ball
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Where spas are a tradition & the gardens are a delight
bei Wien
****Villa Gutenbrunn
A-2500 Baden bei Wien Rollettgasse 6
Phone +43/(0)2252/48171-0 Fax 45758
[email protected] www.villa-gutenbrunn.com
The boutique hotel in Baden where a traditional past meets a
relaxed presence. Antiquities instead of modern design. Only 39
truly grand rooms and suites. A parlour as in a grand hotel of
times gone by. Plus modern lifestyle. Free WLAN and covered
walkway to the Rmertherme spa. Packages on art and pleasure
always new.
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SR N/B from 82.00 p.p.
DR N/B from 61.00 p.p.
SR N/B 58.0090.00 p.p.
DR N/B 55.0080.00 p.p.
HB surcharge 16.0022.00 p.p.
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There are many places in Austria where you
can still feel the imperial atmosphere. But
nowhere else can this special time in Austrian
history be better felt than here, in the middle
of the Salzkammergut region. The Hapsburg
family selected Bad Ischl to spend their sum-
mers and to find peace and quiet away from
their duties at court. For more than 175 years,
Bad Ischl has been a health resort for prob-
lems of the respiratory system, heart/circu-
lation and the locomotor system. The woods
nearby, the rustic pastures and the mountain
tops have since the turn of the century been
popular destinations for extended walks. Cof-
fee and cake at the famous Zauner caf or an
evening with a Lhar operetta in the towns
theatre are a must here.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
Emperor Franz Josef and Empress Sisi they
are inseparably linked with Bad Ischl. In 1823,
Austrias first saltwater spa was opened and only
four years later princess Sophie and Franz Josefs
mother came for a health treatment to Bad Ischl.
In the years to come, four salt princes were
born. Franz Josefs first visit to Bad Ischl was in
1849. Here he celebrated his engagement to his
later wife, Elisabeth. At the turn of the century,
many famous personalities, aristocrats, heads of
state and artists came to Ischl, including Franz
Lhar who composed 24 operettas in this town.
Bad Ischl received health resort status in 1929.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
The Kaiservilla, the Imperial Mansion, idyl-
lic residence of the Hapsburgs surrounded by a
grand park. Today, it attracts sightseers just as
in the past.
The Lharvilla was the preferred residence of
the operetta composer and he spent nearly ev-
ery summer here until his death in 1948.
The Museum of the town where Franz Josef
and Sisi celebrated their engagement.
The Marmorschlssl was once a tea house of
the Empress; today it houses a photography mu-
seum.
Many aristocrats from the days of the Austrian
monarchy and famous people such as Franz
Lhar or Oscar Strauss have their last resting
place at Bad Ischler cemetery.
St. Nikolaus is the Catholic parish church that
houses the Anton-Bruckner organ.
The Zauner pastry shop and caf was founded
in 1832 and is nearly as famous as Ischl itself.
200 different varieties of fresh confectionary are
offered daily.
The Congress Centre and Theatre in the Kur-
park combines historic ambience with state-of-
the-art technological equipment for events with
up to 1,000 people.
Tourismusverband Bad Ischl
A-4820 Bad Ischl Aubckplatz 5
Phone +43/(0)6132/27757
Fax +43/(0)6132/27757-77
[email protected] www.badischl.at
A piece of imperial
enjoyment
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**** EurothermenResort Bad Ischl - Hotel Royal
A-4820 Bad Ischl Voglhuberstrae 10
Phone +43/(0)6132/204-0 Fax +43/(0)6132/204-2666
[email protected] www.eurothermen.at
Enjoy the EurothermenResort and the Relaxhotel Royal**** in the centre
of Bad Ischl; relax in the Salzkammergut thermal spa with sauna world
and benefit from the health treatments offered in the Physikarium.
Included: Admission to thermal spa and saunas, underground car park,
pamper half-board, bathing area on Lake Wolfgangsee (summer).
DR Classic/Superior 106, to 147, p.p./day Panorama, Kristall suites 132, to 191, p.p./day
K.F.J., Sisi, Royal suites 402, to 646, (price for up to 4 people max.)
SR surcharge 15.00 p.p./day FB surcharge (lunch) 17.00 p.p./day
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DR N/B 47.0097.00 p.p.
HB surcharge 16.00 p.p.
****Hotel Goldener Ochs
A-4820 Bad Ischl Grazer Str. 4
Phone +43/(0)6132/23529-0
Fax ext. -50
[email protected]
www.goldenerochs.at
Traditional family-run business, cen-
tral location, private spa centre of more
than 500 m. Number of rooms: 50
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****Hotel Goldenes Schiff
A-4820 Bad Ischl
Stifterkai 35
Phone +43/(0)6132/24241
Fax 24241-58
[email protected]
www.goldenes-schiff.at
Chef s hat award winning
restaurant with garden for guests.
Number of rooms: 52
DR N/B 43.0088.00 p.p.
HB surcharge 18.00 p.p.
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DISCOVER BAD ISCHL
Guided tours of the town all year round:
Every Monday at 4.00 pm (themed guided tours),
Thursday at 4.00 pm and Sunday at 10.00 am.
Meeting point: Trinkhalle event centre
DISCOVER BAD ISCHLS SURROUNDINGS
Enjoy fabulous views of the imperial town and
the Dachstein glacier. More than 100 km of
well-groomed hiking trails lead across delightful
Alpine pastures up to the stunning mountain
summits of the Salzkammergut. Sports lovers
can look forward to around 1,200 km of cycle
and mountain bike trails, golf course, fly fish-
ing centre, outdoor and indoor tennis courts.
The heated Parkbad swimming pool and the
Salzkammergut thermal spa promise relaxation
and sheer enjoyment. Absolute highlights of
excursions both in summer and winter are
St. Wolfang, Hallstatt and the lakes nearby.
EVENT TIPS
Alles Kaiser! Oder??
11 to 18 August 2011
Bad Ischl celebrates the birthday of Emperor
Franz Josef I and hosts the Imperial Week with
imperial umbrella bar, Emperor Festival of the
Brgerkapelle band, Emperors Stroll and Hunters
Ball, Emperors Mass and Imperial Golf Trophy.
The celebrations will culminate in the Emperors
Night and the 8
th
Kaiser Franz Meeting.
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***Hotel-Gasthof Sandwirt
A-4820 Bad Ischl
Eglmoosgasse 4
Phone +43/(0)6132/26403
Fax 26403-6
[email protected]
www.sandwirtischl.at
The hotel has its own Mexican
restaurant. Number of rooms: 25
DR N/B from 39.00 p.p.
SR surcharge 10.00/day
HB surcharge 11.50 p.p./day
SR N/B 59.0064.00 p.p.
DR N/B 41.0056.00 p.p.
***Hotel Oase
Familie Friedl Koncilia
A-4820 Bad Ischl Kreuterer Strae 72
Phone & Fax +43/(0)6132/23329
[email protected]
www.hotel-oase.at
Delightful small hotel in a magni-
ficent peaceful oasis of greenery.
Discount for the thermal spa, WLAN,
sauna centre. Number of rooms: 10
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SR N/B from 49.00 p.p.
DR N/B from 40.00 p.p.
***Hotel Stadt Salzburg
A-4820 Bad Ischl
Salzburger Str. 25
Phone +43/(0)6132/23564
Fax 23564-24
[email protected]
www.stadtsalzburg.at
Family-run hotel which has evolved
over time, 3 minutes walk from the
centre. Number of rooms: 25
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**Pension Haus Osterberger
A-4820 Bad Ischl
Herrengasse 36
Phone +43/(0)676/9745065
[email protected]
www.hausosterberger.webs.com
Bed and breakfast. Public car park in
front of the building (payable), non-
smokers, child-friendly. Number of
rooms: 7
SR N/B from 35.00 p.p.
DR N/B from 35.00 p.p.
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The Emperors Great Love
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Trade and crafts have always played an im-
portant role in the town on the River Mur.
Various trade guilds dominated the economic
and cultural life and laid the foundation stone
of todays Bad Radkersburg. The 17 preserved
guild coffers alone bear witness to the old art of
crafts. Arcade courtyards, magnificent build-
ings, the unique museum and the medieval city
walls bestow a Mediterranean character to the
town. A place to enjoy and to relax, to unwind
and to cycle through romantic meads and
idyllic vineyards following a map or GPS.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
Bad Radkersburg was first mentioned in an
official document in 1182. In 1299, the important
trade centre was given town status and became
a fortress against Hungary. Its economic pros-
perity was the basis for many privileges, such
as the right of entrepot or the pre-emptive
wine selling right. In the 16
th
century, as the
Ottoman threat increased, the fortification was
strengthened by master builders from Northern
Italy. When the borders were redefined after the
collapse of the monarchy, Bad Radkersburg lost
more than 50% of its municipal area. Since 1970,
the town has been enjoying an economic upturn
thanks to its mineral and thermal springs. In
1978, Bad Radkersburg was the only Austrian
town to win the European gold medal for monu-
ment protection.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
The Main Square with the Town Hall Tower
is the late Gothic landmark of the town.
St. Marys Column was built to commemorate
the plague of 1680.
The Gothic parish church with its three-nave
Gothic basilica displays tombstones inside and
outside the church.
The Herberstorff Renaissance Palais stands
out with magnificent arcades around its court-
yard, Italian architectural design and a medieval
tower linked to the fortification of the town.
Frauenplatz square, Frauentor gate and the
Frauenkirche church bear witness to Late Ba-
roque.
Capuchin minster dating back to the 14
th
cen-
tury, a reminder of the Augustinian monastery.
Murgasse with the traditional cobble stones.
Parktherme thermal spa with its hot springs
and as a speciality a 50 m sports basin for
physical exercise in pleasantly warm water. The
spa offers gentle massages, relaxing sauna ses-
sions and culinary delights.
Informationsbro Region Bad Radkersburg
A-8490 Bad Radkersburg Hauptplatz 14
Phone +43/(0)3476/2545
Fax +43/(0)3476/2545-25
[email protected] www.badradkersburg.at
The town of wine is
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****Kaiser von sterreich, Historik- und Thermalhotel
A-8490 Bad Radkersburg Langgasse 1
Phone +43/(0)3476/40750
[email protected] www.kaiservon.at
A great spot in Bad Radkersburg: the Kaiser von . With a tradition
of genial hospitality which even prompted a former Emperor to say
with conviction, It was lovely. I really enjoyed it! Relax in our dedica-
ted thermal and freshwater pools or in the sauna, or keep in shape in
our ultramodern fitness room. At the Kaiser von the guest is more
than just king... Number of rooms: 64
SR N/B from 71.00 p.p.
DR N/B from 68.00 p.p.
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Superior
Hotel im Park, Jausovec GmbH
A-8490 Bad Radkersburg Kurhausstrae 5
Phone +43/(0)3476/2571 Fax 2085-45
[email protected] www.hotel-im-park.at
The best place to enjoy feel-good holidays a hotel with a personal
touch, individual style and ambience in the middle of a 100-year old
park with a view of the old town of Bad Radkersburg. The hotels
generously spaced thermal spa and sauna facilities, an exquisite beauty
and therapy centre, and the superb cuisine make this hotel one of the
leading Styrian health hotels. Number of rooms: 96
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SR N/B from 50.00 p.p.
DR N/B from 40.00 p.p.
SR N/B from 49.00 p.p.
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****Hotel garni Zur Alten Sporgasse
A-8490 Bad Radkersburg Emmenstrae 13
Phone +43/(0)3476/3500 42-100 Fax 3500 42-121
[email protected] www.sporgasse.at
Looking for something special? The bed and breakfast hotel Zur
Alten Sporgasse in the old town of Bad Radkersburg is a successful
mix of a historical building structure and a modern hotel interior.
The highlights: Individually designed comfort rooms, romantic
courtyard with fountain and garden, room with open fireplace in
the Gothic arch, view of the old town from the breakfast room.
Number of rooms: 13 (1 wheelchair accessible room)
****Hotel garni Colora
A-8490 Bad Radkersburg Thermenstrae 9
Phone +43/(0)3476/20100 Fax 20100-15
[email protected] www.colora.at
An ideal place for hedonists, a feast for the eyes of design lovers
seeking not only fun in the thermal spas far from the stress of
everyday life, but also surrender to the inspiration of colours. In
the heart of life and just as brightly coloured: freedom for free
spirits, a hotspot for action lovers, and a splendid setting for spa
worshippers. Number of rooms: 32
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DISCOVER BAD RADKERSBURG
Guided tours of the town all year round:
Thursday during summer at 4.00 pm and in
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DISCOVER BAD RADKERSBURGS
SURROUNDINGS
The wine country around Bad Radkersburg is
perfect for bicycle excursions of all kinds. Well-
marked cycle trails and routes where GPS can
be used lead through the meadows along the
River Mur, into the hilly wine-growing region
and to neighbouring Slovenia. Bad Radkersburg
is also the destination of the two most impor-
tant Styrian cycle routes, the Murradweg and
the Thermenland routes as they are called.
Experience the special hospitality of the inhabi-
tants and enjoy the peace and atmosphere of the
enchanting environment on a trip to one of the
wine taverns.
EVENT TIP
Jazz, Blues & Brass
A special sound experience
Mid-July to mid-August
Jazz workshop: End of July to beginning of
August
Information and tickets available from the
information office
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Feldkirch owes its freedom to the warlike
character of its citizens. The medieval town
in the far west of Austria is a town for people
who love to enjoy the pleasant sides of life.
Nestling between rolling hills, the town com-
bines the dynamic lifestyle of modern times
with the magic of history. With its 30,000
inhabitants, Feldkirch is the second largest
town in Vorarlberg, Austrias most westerly
province. It is also Vorarlbergs oldest town
with medieval architectural character. Fasci-
natingly multi-faceted, thats what this town
is with a jester festival, with Vinobile Feld-
kirch a renowned wine fair in Western Au-
stria, and with the Feldkirch Festival.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
The first settlements were established in the
Bronze Age; the German name Feldkirch
was for the first time mentioned in an inven-
tory of possessions of 842: Ecclesia sancti
Petri ad Campos id est Feldkircha St. Peter
bei den Feldern church, thats Feldkirch. In
1218, Feldkirch was given town status, civitas
Veltkilch. The towns prosperity was due to
the excellent geographic position in terms of
transportation, to its role of economic centre
and the political activities of its townspeople. In
1376, the townspeople fought for their freedom
and after the battle the last Montfort count of
the Feldkirch county, Rudolf IV, granted them
their freedom.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
Schattenburg fortress, landmark of the town,
graceful, nearly majestic, former fortification
of the counts of Montfort and shrouded in le-
gend. The Countess of Montfort is said to still
haunt the fortress today!
Katzenturm tower is a reminder of the for-
mer town wall. The big bell in the tower is the
fourth largest bell of Austria.
St. Nikolaus Cathedral is the most important
Gothic church of Vorarlberg; Donauschule
ironwork and paintings.
The Town Hall, built in 1493, was once used
as a grain store; the first floor served as a cloth
store. Frescoes show the history of the town.
The Siechenhaus hospital with the Magda-
lene church dates back to the start of the 14
th

century and is known for its beautiful frescoes.
Today it houses a youth hostel.
The Regional Academy of Music was origi-
nally the Stella Matutina of the Jesuits that
plays an important role in Thomas Manns
novel The Magic Mountain.
The Museum of Targets has more than 250
exhibits.
The Game Park with its nature trail is perfect
for nature lovers.
Stadtmarketing und Tourismus Feldkirch GmbH
A-6800 Feldkirch Schlossergasse 8
Phone +43/(0)5522/73467
Fax +43/(0)5522/734 67-3429
[email protected] www.feldkirch.at
Feasting like in the
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Weisses Kreuz
A-6800 Feldkirch-
Altenstadt
Knigshofstrae 2
Phone +43/(0)5522/3456
Fax 3456-7
[email protected]
www.weisses-kreuz.at
**** Hotel-Restaurant
Alpenrose
A-6800 Feldkirch
Rosengasse 6
Phone +43/(0)5522/72175
Fax 72175-5
[email protected]
www.hotel-alpenrose.net
**** Montfort
das Hotel
A-6800 Feldkirch
Galuragasse 7
Phone +43/(0)5522/72189-0
Fax 74799-11
[email protected]
www.montfort-dashotel.at
**** Holiday Inn
Feldkirch
A-6800 Feldkirch
Leonhardsplatz 2
Phone +43/(0)5522/74600
Fax 78646
reservation@
holiday-inn-feldkirch.com
www.holiday-inn-feldkirch.com
**** Hotel
Central Lwen
A-6800 Feldkirch
Schlossgraben 13
Phone +43/(0)5522/72070
Fax 72070-5
reservation@
central-hotel-loewen.at
www.central-hotel-loewen.at
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DR N/B 53.0066.50 p.p.
SR surcharge 18.0031.50
DR N/B 72.0084.50 p.p.
SR surcharge 22.0034.50
DR N/B from 48.5054.50 p.p.
SR surcharge 21.00
DR N/B 62.5072.50 p.p.
SR surcharge 22.50
DR N/B 72.5080.00 p.p.
SR surcharge 22.50
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Landgasthof
Schfle
A-6800 Feldkirch-
Altenstadt Naflastrae 3
Phone +43/(0)5522/72203-0
Fax 72203-17
[email protected]
www.schaefle.cc
*** Hotel-Gasthof
Lwen-Nofels
A-6800 Feldkirch
Kohlgasse 1
Phone +43/(0)5522/3583-0
Fax 3583-55
[email protected]
www.hotel-loewen.at
** Gasthof
Lwen-Tosters
A-6800 Feldkirch-Tosters
Egelseestrae 20
Phone +43/(0)5522/72868
or 39388 Fax 37857
[email protected]
www.members.aon.at/loewen
***Hotel-Garni Post
A-6800 Feldkirch
Schlossgraben 5
Phone +43/(0)5522/72820
Fax 72820-6
[email protected]
www.hotel-post-feldkirch.at
***Hotel Bchel
A-6800 Feldkirch-
Gisingen
Sgerstrae 20
Phone +43/(0)5522/73306
Fax 73306-33
[email protected]
www.hotel-buechel.at
DR N/B 41.00 p.p.
SR surcharge 16.00
DR N/B 49.0059.00 p.p.
SR surcharge 22.00
DR N/B 54.0062.00 p.p.
SR surcharge 22.00
DR N/B 31.0033.00 p.p.
SR surcharge 9.0012.00
DR N/B 39.0044.00 p.p.
SR surcharge 9.0014.00
DISCOVER FELDKIRCH
Guided tours of the town from May to Sep-
tember: every Thursday
DISCOVER FELDKIRCHS SURROUNDINGS
Walks through unspoilt nature, cycling tours
through the nearby Rhine valley or shop-
ping and strolling in the old town centre of
Feldkirch. And the catering facilities are just
as diversified be it regional or international
cuisine the town of the Montforts caters to
everybodys taste. Feldkirch is open towards
its neighbours in Liechtenstein, Switzerland,
Germany and the Tyrol. Its only a few kilome-
tres from Lake Constance, Vaduz or the tradi-
tional Appenzell. Innsbruck, Luzern and the
royal Bavarian castles are a little farther away.
EVENT TIP
Feldkirch Montfort Spectaculum
20 to 22 May
The picturesque town at the foot of Schattenburg
fortress is turned into a medieval market place
and things long forgotten are revived.
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KIRCH

The charm of history
14 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
A lively town with southern charm at the
shores of Lake Traunsee, surrounded by moun-
tains that is the town of ceramics, Gmunden.
Not a big town, but no sleepy small village ei-
ther. A town with culture and atmosphere, ro-
mantic and lively. A place with charm, a place
of contrasts, a place of boisterous hours and
quiet moments. Gmunden invites you to stroll,
to shop or simply enjoy.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
Gmunden was an important settlement as early
as in Celtic times and grew in the 11
th
century
to become a significant centre of the salt trade.
Due to its favourable climate and the beauty of
the Salzkammergut landscape, the aristocracy
and wealthy citizens spent their summers in the
town at Lake Traunsee as early as the 19
th
cen-
tury. Emperor Franz Josef, for example, used to
visit the Royal House of Hanover in Gmunden,
where the nobility from all over Europe stayed,
before he went to his summer residence in Bad
Ischl. Even a chapter of world history was written
in Gmunden: Important treaties that changed
the shape of Europe were concluded in the
Kammerhof (then the only seat of the Hapsburgs
in the Salzkammergut).
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
Ort Castle, a castle in the lake that was men-
tioned for the first time in 909, is a popular venue
for weddings and location for the Austrian TV
series Schlosshotel Orth.
Town House with ceramic chimes the
chimes were produced in 1957 in the world-fa-
mous Meissen china manufactury and are the
only ceramic chimes in Austria.
Gmundner Keramik is one of the oldest pottery
manufacturies in Central Europe. The world-fa-
mous green mottled dcor was created here.
Pottery workshop with exhibition pottery and
shop.
K-Hof (Kammerhof museums Gmunden) offers
a comprehensive cross-section of the history of
Gmunden and the area around Lake Traunsee. Ex-
hibition space: 2000 m. The focus is on pottery, the
red thread that runs through all exhibition rooms.
Schloss Weyer Gallery and Meissen china mu-
seum.
Doll and toy museum a private museum with
family character.
The historic paddle-steamer Gisela, the
flagship of the Traunsee fleet (built in 1871).
The centre of Gmunden with its picturesque
inner courtyards.
The tramway of Gmunden, the smallest and
steepest tramway in the world.
Ferienregion Traunsee Tourismusbro Gmunden
A-4810 Gmunden Rathausplatz 1
Phone +43/(0)7612/65752-0 Fax +43/(0)7612/71410
[email protected] www.traunsee.at
TASTER PACKAGE
*** Landhotel Grnberg am See Golf-Partnerhotel
A-4810 Gmunden Traunsteinstrae 109
Phone +43/(0)7612/77700 Fax 77700-33
[email protected] www.gruenberg.at
Ideally located on the eastern shore of Lake Traunsee. Grnberg
am See 2010 package, 3 nights in a comfortable room, 1 x
Salzkammergut meal and wine, 1 tour of the castles along
Lake Traunsee or cable car ascent to Grnberg.
Package price p.p. 209 in a DR or 239 in a SR. Bridge week
2011 from 11 to 18 July. Course and tournament with Andreas
Babsch.
DR N/B from 49.0079.00 p.p.
DR HB from 68.0093.00 p.p.
****Seehotel Schwan
A-4810 Gmunden
Rathausplatz 8
Phone +43/(0)7612/63391-0
Fax 63391-8
[email protected]
www.seehotel-schwan.at
Comfortable hotel on the shore of
Lake Traunsee in the middle of the
centre of town. Panoramic view.
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DR FB 87.00 p.p. SR surcharge 15.00
**** Freisitz Roith
Schlosshotel
A-4810 Gmunden
Traunsteinstrae 87
Phone +43/(0)7612/64905
Fax ext. -17
[email protected]
www.freisitzroith.at
The gourmet castle on the shore
of Lake Traunsee!
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DR N/B 75.00115.00 p.p.
Suite N/BF 115.00160.00 p.p.
SR N/B 70.0096.00 p.p.
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Traditions, culture and
culinary delicacies
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DR N/B 49.0070.00 p.p.
HB surcharge 17.00 FB surcharge 25.00
*** Keramikhotel
Goldener Brunnen
A-4810 Gmunden Traungasse 10
Phone +43/(0)7612/64431-0
Fax 64431-55
[email protected]
www.goldenerbrunnen.at
The house dates back to 1545. Cen-
tral yet quiet location in the centre
of town. Number of rooms: 29
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SR surcharge 15.00
*** Hotel-Gasthof
Hoisn Wirt
A-4810 Gmunden
Traunsteinstrae 277
Phone +43/(0)7612/77333
Fax 77333-95
[email protected]
www.hoisnwirt.at
On the eastern shore, the sunny
side of Lake Traunsee.
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DISCOVER GMUNDEN
Guided tours of the town from May to October:
Tuesday at 10.00 am
Meeting point: in front of the town hall
DISCOVER GMUNDENS SURROUNDINGS
The holiday region around Lake Traunsee in the
Salzkammergut region, Gmunden, Altmnster,
Traunkirchen and Ebensee four holiday desti-
nations and a landscape that seems to come out
from a picture book. Multi-faceted enchantment
for different holiday tastes. Culture, customs,
sports, riding, walking, hiking, biking, ten-
nis, golf, fishing, sailing, surfing and fitness.
Hospitality and holiday pleasures for the whole
family.
EVENT TIP
Austrian Pottery Market
26 to 28 August 2011
Every August the pottery town of Gmunden am
Traunsee is turning into the Mecca of pottery
artists, when the square in front of the town
hall and the esplanade are the stage of Europes
pottery elite. Parallel to the market, contem-
porary ceramic art is also exhibited.
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At the Lake Source of the River Traun
Activity Mix at Lake Traunsee
Look forward to a visit with action, fun and thrills in the water gua-
ranteed!


4 nights in a *** hotel at Lake Traunsee


1 x scuba diving taster (approx. 2 hours)


1 x canoe or kayak hire (4 hours)


1 x beginners wakeboarding course (approx. 2 hours including theory)


1 Segway tour (approx. 1.5 hours)


1 Salzkammergut Card


Lake Traunsee bonus
Price: From 360 per person per stay, including breakfast
Bookable: May to September 2011, information at: www.traunsee.at
16 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
At the foot of the Bettelwurf lies Hall in Tirol
with its narrow, winding lanes and its impres-
sive Baroque and Gothic town houses. The
Oberer Stadtplatz square, the site of various
events, must be one of the most beautiful
squares in Central Europe. Hall and culture
this is an inseparable symbiosis, forged by
the impressive, old architecture and new fresh
content. A walk between two worlds, between
the past and the future.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
Rock salt was mined in the Hall valley as long ago
as the 13
th
century. A small fortification to pro-
tect the salt pans along the River Inn apparently
developed into a larger settlement during the 13
th

century. In 1303, Archduke Otto of Carinthia-
Tyrol gave Hall its town charter. From then on,
the town of Hall gained in economic significance
through the three pillars of salt mining, shipping
on the River Inn and trading. In 1477, the first
coin was minted in Hall, after which the curren-
cy system in use at the time made Hall the most
important mint of its age. Nowadays there are
more than 300 Gothic and Baroque town houses,
seven churches and monasteries and countless
Baroque and Gothic monuments.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
The Town Hall, the former fortress of the town,
is also called Knigshaus after Count Heinrich
of Gorizia-Tyrol. After the great fire in 1447, the
building was soon rebuilt. Of particular interest:
the town hall meeting room and its wood panel-
ling dating from the year 1451.
Hasegg Fortress, Hall Mint and Minters To-
wer since 2008, the Europe Hall of the Mint
has been the home to the Europataler the
largest silver coin in the world!
St. Nikolaus parish church its foundation
stone was laid in 1281. The church was consi-
derably expanded in 1430. The Gothic tower was
replaced by a Baroque one after the earthquake
of 1670. Opulent Baroque frescoes by Adam Mo-
elk adorn the interior of the church. Waldaufka-
pelle chapel with its big collection of relics and
the Waldaufmutter, a carved figure by Michael
Pacher.
The Mining Museum with a true-to-the-origi-
nal reproduction of the Hall valley mine that was
closed down in 1967. Galleries, shafts, drilling
machines (still in operation) and a slide give you
the feeling of being underground.
Tourismusverband Region Hall-Wattens
A-6060 Hall in Tirol Wallpachgasse 5
Phone +43/(0)5223/45544-0
Fax +43/(0)5223/45544-20
[email protected] www.regionhall.at
Impressively Baroque
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Advent Market
25 November to 24 December 2011
In the heart of the old town, with mulled wine, arts and crafts, and a
seasonally thoughtful programme. The magic atmosphere is the quiet
backdrop for the most beautiful time of the year.
www.hall-in-tirol.at, www.regionhall.at
Hasegg Fortress, Hall Mint & Minters Tower
First mentioned in 1306. The fortress was built to protect the
brewhouse, shipping and the river crossing of the Inn. Seat of the mint
of Hall. The Haller Taler was world famous! In 1809, the mint was
closed and later reactivated in 1975. Since 2003, the museum has been
undergoing modernisation. Visitors can mint their own coins. Since
2008, the Europe Hall of the mint is home to the Europataler the
worlds biggest silver coin!
17 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
DISCOVER HALL IN TIROL
Guided tours of the town all year round:
Several times a week at 10.00 am
Meeting point: Tourist Office, Wallpachgasse 5
DISCOVER HALLS SURROUNDINGS
The region is ideal for extended mountain tours
between Karwendel and Tuxer Voralpen moun-
tains. Skiing on the Glungezer is especially popu-
lar with ski mountaineers. And culture vultures
enjoy the cultural highlights, such as the world-
famous Swarovski Crystal Worlds, the Hall Mint
or the numerous cultural events and festivals.
For sports enthusiasts theres a lot to do as well
the Boulder World Cup, Paragliding and Hang
Gliding World Cup, the Alpen Open, the Porsche
Karwendel Trophy or the Hall Tower Run.
EVENT TIP
Dumpling Fair, 23 July 2011
Stiftsplatz, Hall in Tirol
At the Hall Dumpling Fair the local gastronomy
businesses will spoil dumpling lovers with more
than 30 different dumpling specialities. And
of course there wont just be traditional and
well-known dumplings on the tables, but above
all exquisite and exotic varieties such as grilled
pineapple dumplings with chanterelles, nettle
dumplings or speciality Ritterkndel.
Other interesting town tours and themed visits
- DOCTORS, HEALERS & PHARMACISTS Healthcare in Hall
throughout the centuries
- CULTURE IS OUR NATURE Arts and crafts in Hall in Tirol
- TYING THE KNOT Extraordinary wedding couples in Hall
- MONEY RULES THE WORLD Salt, silver and the first thaler in the world
- THE BALL IS ROLLING Animated guided tour for children
- PILCRIMACE IN THE HALL-WATTENS RECION - Tlen and
today by the example of Absam und Hall
- THE HANGMAN OF HALL Hall in 1662 seen through the every-
day work of a hangman
For more information and registration please call +43/(0)5223/45544-0
or contact [email protected], www.regionhall.at
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A-6075 Tulfes
Schmalzgasse 21
Phone +43/(0)5223/78302
Fax 78302-42
[email protected]
www.glungezer.net
The liveliest 3-star accommoda-
tion above Hall in Tirol. Number
of rooms: 26
***Gasthof Badl
A-6060 Hall Innbrcke 4
Phone +43/(0)5223/56784
Fax 56784-3
[email protected]
www.badl.at
A place where youll feel at
home Stay for a while and
leave with a smile. Number of
rooms: 25
SR N/B 40.0055.00 p.p.
DR N/B 30.0045.00 p.p.
SR N/B 42.0056.00 p.p.
DR N/B 36.0050.00 p.p.
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Under the Summits of the Karwendel Mountains
18 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
Water is very important in this small town of
fountains in Upper Tyrol. There are 14 foun-
tains in the town centre offering fresh spring
water ready for drinking. And theres more:
spring water from Imst tells about the towns
cultural history, invites guests to explore tra-
ditional customs and to meet the friendly inha-
bitants with their sunny attitude to life. Today,
Imst is one of the liveliest district towns of the
Tyrol and knows how to combine modernity
and tradition Gothic and Baroque churches
and historic bourgeois town houses are as
characteristic of the town as modern cafs
and pubs and cultivated restaurants.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
A settlement area since the Bronze Age, first
mentioned in documents as oppidum humiste
in 763, which means something like bubbling
spring; long in Bavarian possession. In 1266,
Meinhard of Tyrol acquired the piece of land
and awarded Imst the rights of a market town in
1282. The town enjoyed economic heydays in the
15
th
and 16
th
centuries thanks to mining, trading
and bird breeding, which went down into poste-
rity through the Bird Trader by Carl Zeller.
A great crisis and the fire of 1822 only allowed
Imst to regain its powers after being raised to
town status in 1898. An economic upswing and
the beginning of tourism mark the modern look
of Imst today.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
Mari Himmelfahrt parish church dates back
to the 15
th
century. The frescoes on the outside
walls and its church tower are particularly re-
markable; with its height of 84.5 metres, the tow-
er is the highest in the Tyrol.
In the Haus der Fasnacht you will learn more
about the traditional Imst Shrovetide or carnival
customs.
The Museum im Ballhaus documents the his-
tory of Imst.
The SOS Childrens Village is the 1
st
village of
its kind founded in 1949 by Hermann Gmeiner.
Starkenberg Castle offers a Beer World to
explore including beer swimming pool and
reveals the secrets of the beer myth.
The Gurgltal Knappenwelt tells about the life
and work of medieval miners.
The Rosengartenschlucht (Rose Garden
Gorge)/Blaue Grotte (Blue Grotto) is a wildly
romantic gorge in the centre of town.
The Alpine Coaster is the longest Alpine roller
coaster in the world and guarantees unlimited
fun!
AREA 47 in Roppen, at the spot where the
tztaler Ache flows into the River Inn, a super-
lative outdoor highlight awaits you AREA 47.
Whether youre looking for outdoor adventure, an
events arena or fun in the water the location on
47 degrees latitude will fulfil everyones wishes.
Tourismusverband Imst-Gurgltal
A-6460 Imst Johannesplatz 4
Phone +43/(0)5412/6910-0 Fax +43/(0)5412/6910-8
[email protected] www.imst.at
A great feast is already half
the pleasure
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t break
DR N/B from 39.00 p.p.
DR HB from 49.00 p.p.
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DR HB from 39.00 p.p.
DR FB upon request
**Hotel Alpenblick
Familie Tripp
A-6460 Imst Gunglgrn 8
Phone +43/(0)5412/66517
Fax 66059-48
[email protected]
www.alpenblick-imst.at
Number of rooms: 42
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***Hotel Auderer
A-6460 Imst Brennbichl 82
Phone +43/(0)5412/66885 Fax 66885-5
[email protected] www.auderer.at
***Hotel in Imst-Brennbichl. Train station, motorway connection
and Inntal cycle path nearby. 2.5 km to the centre of town. All
rooms with shower or bathroom/WC, satellite TV, safe, phone
and balcony. Hearty Tyrolean cuisine make your holiday a spe-
cial treat. Saunas and steam bath and the beautiful sun-bathing
terrace complete the offer. Number of rooms: 37
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**Gasthaus Venetrast
A-6492 Imsterberg Ried 6
Phone +43/(0)5412/64108
Fax 64108-50
[email protected]
www.venetrast.at
Family-style, traditional, rustic and
warm-hearted. A small home in
the Tyrol. Number of rooms: 10
DR N/B 30.0035.00 p.p.
DR HB 39.0044.00 p.p.
SR surcharge 7.00
Hotelscheck
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***Hotel Hirschen
A-6460 Imst Thomas Walch Str. 3
Phone +43/(0)5412/6901 Fax 6901-7
[email protected]
Here for you 365 days a year! Family business in the Imst upper town, the
ideal starting point for a wide variety of excursions. Comfort rooms with
shower/bath and WC, phone, TV, WLAN. Tyrolean specialities and
international cuisine, ***** breakfast to get your day off to a good start.
Cosy sitting rooms, winter garden, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam
room, swimming lake for relaxation. Number of rooms: 110
SR N/B 56.0063.00 p.p.
DR N/B 48.0060.00 p.p.
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DISCOVER IMST
On the way to fresh spring water in Imst, the
town of fountains. With water tastings, weekly
tour along the historic fountains.
DISCOVER IMSTS SURROUNDINGS
It is only a short stroll from the centre of town
to one of the most valuable biotopes of the
Tyrol: the Rosengartenschlucht gorge, where the
Schinderbach flows 1.5 km from the Blue Grotto
through the rock of the low mountain ranges of
Imst up to Johannes church. Walking, hiking,
rafting, canyoning, climbing, mountaineering,
skiing or mountain biking the region has a lot
to offer. Plus social activities and culture, theatre
plays, classical music, open-air concerts, harvest
and sheep festivals and much more. Constant
diversity and agreeable peace.
EVENT TIP
Imster Buabefasnacht 2011
On 13 February 2011 once again the Imster
Buabefasnacht Carnival procession will take
place. This miniature version of the Imster
Schemenlaufen is one of the most colourful
spectacles in the entire Alpine region, and
every year attracts thousands of visitors to the
Tyrolean Oberland.
Alpine Autumn Package Enjoy genuine Tyrolean tradition during
the loveliest days of autumn
- 4 niglts in tle Imst-Curgltal region
- Trip on tle longest rollercoaster in tle Alps, tle Alpine Coaster (includes
lift)
- Haus der Fasnaclt [Carnival louse] and Museum in tle Balllaus
- Tle beer mytl - beer adventure world at Starkenberg Castle
- Entry to tle Knappenwelt Curgltal - live and work like medieval miners
- Voucler for one lamb meal wortl 20
11.09.2011 Tarrenz Sheep Parade, 09.10.2011 Tyrolean Eagle Festival
Hotel**** with HB from 327,
Hotel/guesthouse *** with HB from 223,
Hotel/guesthouse ** with HB from 203,
B&B, shower/WC from 147,
Packages bookable via Imst-Gurgltal tourism association
IM
ST
W
here water tells of cultural history
20 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
The former merchants settlement was an im-
portant trade centre between Venice and Vi-
enna. The town preserved the Mediterranean
charm from the old days of Venetian traders.
Tradition and modernity form a harmonious
symbiosis here and folklore finds ample space
to unfold on the farmers market, at folk mu-
sic mornings in rustic inns or at the Murtaler
Autumn Festival. The mix of artistic activities,
festivals, markets and a relaxed pub culture
make todays centre of the district uniquely
loveable and liveable.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
Prehistoric finds, such as the famous Strettweg
cult chariot (600 BC), bear witness to the ancient
settlement and farming region. In the early 12
th

century, mercatus judenpurch developed into
the oldest Styrian trading settlement. Raised to
town status in 1224, the trading settlement and
the heraldic town grew together in the 13
th
and
14
th
century to form a single town enclosed by
a town wall. The towns landmark today is the
four-storey 75 m high tower. In the 14
th
and 15
th

century, Judenburg held important privileges
(e.g. storage right, right to mint the Judenburg
gulden, the first gold coin of Austria). Known as
the capital of Upper Styria Judenburg enjoyed
its heydays during this period.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
At 75 metres, the 500-year-old town tower is
the tallest free-standing bell tower in Austria,
and offers a breathtaking view over the entire
Aichfeld region. The Sternenturm offers the
most modern planetarium in Europe, which
takes visitors into the mysterious world of the
planets, stars and galaxies and is convenient to
reach using the spectacular glass-bottomed lift!
The Parish Church is a Baroque Vorarlberg-
style pillar church with side chapels and very
diverse stucco work. The Judenburg Madonna
made from lime stone around 1420 is a treasure
of art history.
The Jesuit Monastery and Jesuit Church in
the centre of town were founded in 1364 and
comprise a generously spaced Baroque four-win-
ged structure and a Gothic hall church.
The Puch Museum is perfect for the entire fa-
mily. Milestones of automotive development can
be explored here.
The Krblerhaus is a burgher house with round
arch portal and a picturesque inner courtyard.
St. Magdalena Church with its frescoes and
stained glass is of the highest importance in
terms of artistic skills.
The Judenburg Town Museum exhibits nu-
merous collections of history and art history of
the town.
Tourismusverband Judenburg
A-8750 Judenburg Burggasse 3
Phone +43/(0)3572/47 127
Fax +43/(0)3572/47 127 - 4
[email protected] www.judenburg.com
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***Hotel Zum Sternengucker
A-8750 Judenburg Kaserngasse 22
Phone +43/(0)5/7083290 Fax 7083291
[email protected] www.jufa.at
The hotel Zum Sternengucker in the former Jesuit monastery has
10 beds. The big rooms have been designed according to the Goethe
code of colours and are all equipped with shower/WC and TV. The
classic and no-frills simplicity of the rooms goes perfectly with the
ambience of the building. Use the telescope to observe the Judenburg
planetarium tower or to find your zodiac sign on the firmament.
SR N/B 47.00 p.p. HB 46.30 p.p.
DR N/B 37.00 p.p. HB 55.60 p.p. H~?+lH
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****Hotel-Restaurant Schloss Gabelhofen
A-8753 Fohnsdorf Schlossgasse 54
Phone +43/(0)3573/5555-0 Fax 5555-6
[email protected] www.gabelhofen.at
Located in the heart of Upper Styria, in the middle of the
Aichfeld region, the Schloss Gabelhofen hotel is renowned for its
style and hospitality. It is the ideal place for seminars, business
events, weddings and festivities of all kind, but also for elegant
candle-light dinners and romantic stays. Number of rooms: 57
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DR N/B from 29.00 p.p.
DR HB 38.30 p.p.
DR FB 47.60 p.p. ~Z+l1
***Familiengstehaus Judenburg
8750 Judenburg Kaserngasse 22
Phone +43/(0)5/7083290 Fax 7083291
[email protected] www.jufa.at
The atmospheric guest house in the former Jesuit monastery is
situated in a peaceful location by the Schiller Park in the heart
of the historic centre of Judenburg. All rooms have cable TV and
shower/WC; sauna, fitness room, living room, childrens play
area and adventure playground all available free of charge. Total
number of beds: 100
DISCOVER JUDENBURG
Guided tours of the town from June to
September: Friday at 10.00 am or any time by
prior arrangement: 03572/44088
www.sternenturm.at
DISOVER JUDENBURGS SURROUNDINGS
This will take you to destinations that are well
worth a visit throughout the Murtal valley. For
example, in the Rachau near Knittelfeld is the
highest treetop walking trail in Europe, with
700 steps, 29 towers and 3 viewing platforms
with a view over the Seetaler and Seckauer Alps.
Relaxation and recuperation are there to be en-
joyed in the Aqualux thermal spa in Fohnsdorf;
the Vivarium in Mariahof offers an adventure
water world with local and exotic attractions; the
kids will find fun and action in the fairytale wood
in St. Georgen, and the worlds largest gemstone
fountain can be admired at the Krampl gemstone
grinding shop in Weikirchen.
EVENT TIP
Farmers market every Saturday from 08.00 to
12.00, in the summer months with traditional
folk music.
Town Festival 24 to 25 June when the whole
town becomes a stage
Judenburger Summer in August. Top-class fes-
tival with international artists.
www.judenburg.at/judenburgersommer
DR N/B from 28.00 p.p.
DR HB from 35.00 38.00 p.p.
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***Gasthof Weies Rssl
A-8750 Judenburg Murgasse 1
Phone +43/(0)3572/82221 Fax 82221
[email protected] www.weisses-roessel.at
Tasty, traditional cuisine, comfortable, friendly atmosphere and
newly refurbished rooms are waiting for you at the Weisses Rssl
the White Horse Inn. All rooms with shower/WC, satellite TV, hair
dryer, safe, minibar. In summer, we serve meals in our peaceful, cosy
garden. Cyclists can of course safely store their bikes at our inn.
Number of rooms: 3
Hotelscheck
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Historic town in Styrias Zirbenland
22 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
Located on both sides of the River Inn, at the
foot of the Kaisergebirge, lies the Tyrols se-
cond largest town at an altitude of 500 m and
only a few kilometres from the Bavarian foot-
hills of the Alps. The massive fortifications
convey an impression of the importance that
Kufstein played as early as in the Middle Ages.
Centuries of culture and impressive nature
team up between stylish town houses and the
tranquil farm houses in the surroundings to
create the historically developed but very lively
tradition. Today, Kufstein is one of the cultural
and economic centres of the Inn Valley.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
In 788, first mentioned in the list of properties of
Bishop Arn of Salzburg as Caofstein. Around
1257, Kufstein was a market town, raised to town
status with protective walls by Duke Stefan III
of Bavaria in 1393. Relics from the town walls
are the Water Bastion and the Water Tower.
The fortress successfully withstood numerous
attacks. Only Emperor Maximilian I succeeded
in conquering the fortress defended by Bavarian
Hans von Pienzenau in 1504. Andreas Hofer, the
legendary Tyrolean freedom fighter, was also
unable to drive out the Bavarian occupants.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
Kufstein Fortress the landmark of the town
houses the worlds largest free-standing organ,
the Heldenorgel and the museum of the histo-
ry of fortress and region. A glass lift takes visi-
tors from the centre of town up to the fortress.
Rmerhofgasse in the middle of the old part
of town is the perfect place to unwind. Wine
taverns, Auracher Lchl and Batzenhusl,
or the monument of Karl Ganzer, composer of
the Kufstein Song, let time stand still.
The Tyrolean glass works have been in ope-
ration since 1756 and are renowned for their
unique Riedel glass collections. Visit the glass
blowing display, the museum and the SINN-
fonie adventure for the senses.
The Sewing Machine Museum is dedicated to
the inventor of the sewing machine J. Maders-
perger (1786-1850).
The river vessels of the 1
st
Tiroler Innschiff-
fahrt travel the Inn downstream along the
Kaisergebirge, starting in Kufstein.
The Fohlenhof Ebbs is the worlds largest Haflin-
ger or Avelignese stud with a coach museum.
The Rarittenzoo Ebbs is a zoo with unique
and exotic animals; petting zoo. Barbary maca-
ques in outdoor enclosures.
Visitors of the Wildbichl Game Park can gain an
insight into local fauna. Animal feeding and edu-
cative plant trail are interesting for young and old.
Ferienland Kufstein
A-6330 Kufstein Unterer Stadtplatz 8
Phone +43/(0)5372/62207 Fax +43/(0)5372/61455
[email protected] www.kufstein.com
Stylish peace and quiet and
originally natural
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HB surcharge 14.00 p.p. Christmas/New Year surcharge 7 H~Z1X
***Hotel-Gasthof Goldener Lwe
Familie Wieser A-6330 Kufstein Oberer Stadtplatz 14
Phone +43/(0)5372/62181 Fax 62181-8
[email protected] www.goldener-loewe.at
The Goldener Lwe is located in the middle of Kufstein at the
foot of the fortress hill. The 38 rooms are very comfortable and
appointed with shower/WC or bathroom/WC, telephone, radio,
satellite TV, hair dryer, and some of them with minibar. Our
hotel offers breakfast buffet, selection of meals for half-board,
lift, underground car park. Cosy restaurant with traditional cui-
sine and Tyrolean delicacies and fine wines.
***Gasthof-Hotel Tiroler Hof
A-6330 Kufstein Am Rain 16
Phone +43/(0)5372/62331 Fax 62331
[email protected] www.tirolerhof-kufstein.at
The family-managed inn with its 11 newly refurbished themed
rooms, with wireless LAN connection, enjoys a peaceful location on
the route to the famous Kaisertal valley. The landlord is a passionate
chef and cooks the meals himself. Original Tyrolean delicacies and
wines from the best vintners are offered in the sunny outdoor restau-
rant with a view of Pendling and the Thierberg chapel.
SR N/B 43.0049.00 p.p.
DR N/B 38.0044.00 p.p.
HB surcharge 14.00 p.p. ~Z1?H
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KU
FSTEIN

Tracing History and Living Traditions
*** Altstadtgenusshotel &
Weinhaus Auracher Lchl
A-6330 Kufstein Altstadtgasse 25
Phone +43/(0)5372/62138 Fax 62138-51
[email protected]
www.tirolaustria.at
A visit to Kufstein is nothing without a stop at Auracher Lchl!
Nestled between the River Inn and the fortress since 1409, it offers
fantastic cuisine and a quiet and peaceful location.
DISOVER KUFSTEIN
Guided tours of the town all year round: Friday at
10.00 am and any time upon appointment.
DISCOVER KUFSTEINS SURROUNDINGS
The romantic mountains and lakes of the Alps
around Kufstein are perfect for explorations
of Kufsteins surroundings. Why not make a
cycling tour along the Inn cycle path, through
the Tyrolean lowlands and into neighbouring
Bavaria? The Kufstein holiday region has seven
swimming lakes. The magnificent nature conser-
vation area of the Zahmer Kaiser and Wilder
Kaiser mountains offers everything from gentle
hiking tours for the entire family to more demand-
ing climbing tours.
EVENT TIP
2011 Operetta Summer
Die Zirkusprinzessin
29, 30 and 31 July
05, 06, 07, 11, 12 and 13 August
Venue of the Operetta Summer Festival is
Kufstein fortress. With its roof withstanding
all weather conditions, the Josefsburg offers
a unique backdrop for a dry acoustic sound
experience.
KUltura 2011:
For rates and more information on our top
events please go to www.kultur-tirol.at
H~Z?

DR N/B 49.0063.00 p.p.


HB surcharge 18.00 p.p.
Hotelscheck
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24 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
And yet the begging of the mountains seems
irresistible, with the Hohe Tauern National
Park and the impressive peaks of the Dolo-
mites so close. Just a few minutes and you
are at the foot of the mountains that can be
walked, hiked, climbed and even driven up.
The feeling on one of the 3000-m peaks is
overwhelming and the emotions experienced
on one of the safe fixed rope routes on jagged
rock faces cannot be described in words.
Green meadows and a cold beer in the shelter
of a mountain hut an unforgettable experi-
ence. Back from the mountain you can enjoy
the Italian way of life and Mediterranean flair
over a cappuccino under palm trees!
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
A lively settlement since the Bronze Age in the
valley floor between the Drau and Isel rivers.
Excavations of the Roman town of Aguntum
(AD 50450). The original settlement was
expanded by the Counts of Gorizia in the 11
th

and 12
th
centuries who built, among others,
Bruck Castle and the Carmelite monastery.
The Lienz Count Heinrich went down in poste-
rity with his poems in the Groe manessische
Liederhandschrift, as did the Lienz painters
Albin Egger-Lienz and Franz von Defregger.
The Liebburg fortress was built in the 17
th
cen-
tury and is the towns landmark.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
Bruck Castle as the former stronghold of the
Counts of Gorizia, museum with gallery of fa-
mous artists such as Albin Egger-Lienz, Great
Hall and Gothic castle chapel, special exhibi-
tions which change every year. Themed exhi-
bition for 2011: Gothic-Baroque II.
Liebburg, a representational building built by
the Wolkenstein-Rodenegg family on the main
square of town.
The Dominicans Convent lovingly referred
to as Klsterle was founded in 1220 and is
one of the oldest buildings in town.
St. Andr Parish Church with the districts war
memorial is the towns oldest church and houses
the tomb slab of Leonhard, the last of the Counts
of Gorizia. Originally a Romanic building, the
church was rebuilt into a three-have Gothic basi-
lica by the Counts of Gorizia in the 15
th
century.
The Tyrols oldest painted wayside shrine in
Krntner Strasse next to the Siechenhaus
hospital.
Franciscan Monastery and Franciscan Church
from the 15
th
century. Uniformly Gothic nave.
Aguntum the only Roman town in the Tyrol
developed during the first and second centuries
AD into a busy town of trade and crafts. Visi-
tors can explore an archaeological park with the
Aguntum museum and an excavation ground
covering some 20,000 m
2
.
Tourismusinformation Lienzer Dolomiten
A-9900 Lienz/Osttirol Europaplatz 1
Phone +43/(0)50/212 400 Fax +43/(0)50/212 400-2
[email protected] www.LienzerDolomiten.info
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****Romantik Hotel Traube
A-9900 Lienz Hauptplatz 14
Phone +43/(0)4852/64444 Fax 64184
[email protected] www.hoteltraube.at
The hotel is located in the middle of the picturesque old centre of
Lienz. The comfortable rooms with their unforgettable feel-good
atmosphere make you feel good as soon as you wake up. After a
hiking or cycling tour, or after cultural explorations, you can look
back on the days events and relax in the panorama indoor pool
on the 6
th
floor with panoramic view. Number of rooms: 55
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DR HB 84.00118.00 p.p.
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*****Grandhotel Lienz
A-9900 Lienz Fanny-Wibmer-Poditstrae 2
Phone +43/(0)4852/64070 Fax 61874
[email protected] www.grandhotel-lienz.com
The Grandhotel is situated in a peaceful location directly on the
island with a view of the impressive Dolomites, and just a few minu-
tes walk from the old town. Elegance, flair and sophistication are
combined in an exclusive atmosphere through a high standard of
service. 76 spacious and elegantly fitted rooms with bath/shower/
WC, WLAN, minibar, flat screen TV, safe, plus a 1,400 m spa centre
invite you to linger.
SR N/B from 110.00230.00 p.p.
DR N/B from 110.00230.00 p.p.
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*** Hotel Gribelehof
Familie Nothdurfter
A-9900 Lienz Schlossberg 10
Phone +43/(0)4852/62191
Fax 70030 [email protected]
www. gribelehof.com
The nostalgic Gribelehof will wel-
come you with a fabulous view of
Lienz. Well worth a visit! Number
of rooms: 16
DR N/B from 42.00 p.p.
DR HB from 52.00 p.p.
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*** Gasthof-Pension
Falken
Familie Falkner A-9900 Lienz
Falkenweg 1
Phone +43/(0)4852/71022
Fax 71022-7
[email protected]
www.gasthof-falken.at
Number of rooms: 17
DR N/B from 36.00 p.p.
DR HB from 46.00 p.p.
****Ferienhotel Moarhof
A-9900 Lienz Moarfeldweg 18
Phone +43/(0)4852/67567 Fax 67567-50
[email protected] www.hotel-moarhof.at
Popular hotel in the middle of green surroundings on the periphe-
ry of Lienz. Heated outdoor pool, guided hiking and biking tours.
Feel-good rooms and apartments with WLAN, Alpinarium sauna
world, toque-rated gourmet cuisine, excellent wines, BBQs at the
pool with live music, special packages for experienced and aspiring
golfers. Number of rooms: 55
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DR N/B from 45.00 p.p.
HB surcharge 11.00 p.p.
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DISCOVER LIENZ
Guided tours of the town from June to October:
Every Monday and Friday at 10.00 am
DISCOVER LIENZ SURROUNDINGS
Spring, summer, autumn or winter Lienz
and the surrounding area are an eldorado for
enjoying sports of every kind in a natural set-
ting. Family-friendly cycle trails alongside the
rivers, demanding mountain bike tours to Alpine
mountain lodges, hiking routes without end in
the Dolomites or the Hohe Tauern National Park,
the picturesquely situated Lake Tristacher See at
the foot of the Rauchkofel, panoramic cable car
and chairlifts up to 2,300 metres, countless fixed
rope routes from tasters to adrenalin, Osttirol
Card for mountains, water and culture, ski-
ing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, endless
sports facilities to choose from.
EVENT TIP
20
th
International Street Theatre Festival
OLALA in Lienz town centre
26 to 30 July 2011
The town at the foot of the Dolomites has a
changing profile the atmosphere during the
Festival is unique. Street artists from all around
the world add new sparkle to the squares and
streets of Lienz ... www.olala.at
LIEN
Z
A Little Bit of Italy between Drau and Isel
26 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
If you want to take a break from everyday
routine and leave all your cares behind, you
have come to the right place here in the mid-
dle of the Radstdter Tauern. On the sun ter-
race of the Enns valley, the medieval town
of Radstadt invites its guests to explore the
numerous traces of history between the old
town walls, churches, tombs and monasteries.
Historically grown culture and traditions are
as important to the people of Radstadt as the
hospitality they offer. And so it may well be
that one or the other guests finds himself in
the middle of the dumpling or guard festi-
val or can listen to classical or modern music.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
Rastat was first mentioned in documents in
1074. Due to its strategically important location
on the old Roman road from Aquileia over the
Radstadt Tauern to Juvavum (Salzburg), Radstadt
received town rights under Archbishop Rudolf
von Hohenegg in 1289. In the deep Middle Ages
Radstadt became a booming centre of trade.
During the time of the Peasant Wars, the town
held out under Michl Gaismair (1525/26) against
siege by 5,000 peasants, and in 1527 received
the Great Letter of Freedom from Archbishop
Matthus Lang. After numerous occupations
by Austrian, Bavarian and French troops, the
town became part of the Austrian Crown land
of Salzburg.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
Parish Church from the Late Romanesque
period.
Schusterturm tower, a Late Gothic light pillar
on the cemetery of the parish church.
Capuchin church with tomb and a Baroque
high altar.
Town fortification dating back to the 13
th
cen-
tury with three fortified towers (1527 to 1535).
Hexenturm, Teichturm and Kapuzinerturm
are the names of three towers that bear witness
to the old fortification. Today they house the
museum of local history and culture.
Scheikstiege, Metzgerloch, Baderstiege,
Sparkassenpassage, Stcklloch, cemetery
six passageways lead from the centre of town to
the town wall.
The Millenniums path is a 1,000-step stroll
through history and around the town walls.
Lerchen Castle is first mentioned in official do-
cuments in 1298 and was renovated in 1779.
Museum of local history and culture
The Baroque Loreto Church is opened for very
special occasions only.
Tourismusverband Radstadt
A-5550 Radstadt
Phone +43/(0)6452/7472 Fax +43/(0)6452/6702
[email protected] www.radstadt.com
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***Gesundheits- und Vitalhotel Post
A-5550 Radstadt Stadtplatz 89
Phone +43/(0)6452/4306 Fax 4306-15
[email protected] www.posthotel-radstadt.at
A hotel with a long tradition; managed by a family and loca-
ted directly in the centre of Radstadt. Standard/Superior/De
Luxe rooms; large sauna area and spa facilities, therapies in
the Therapiezentrum Dr. Walter next door possible, seminar
rooms, underground car park (against charge).
Number of rooms: 25
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DR HB 52.0068.00 p.p.
SR surcharge 10.00
***Pension Sonnhof
Familie Weber A-5550 Radstadt Mnzgrubweg 7
Phone +43/(0)6452/5472 Fax 5472
[email protected] www.aussichtsreiche.at
Enjoy holidays in nature with a view of the historic little town
that you can see from our three family-friendly houses where we
will cater to your every need. Guests relax on our sunny terrace,
in the conservatory or slow down in the cosy Bierstberl where
many a guest has experienced the delightful feeling of losing any
sense of time. Number of rooms: 12
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DR N/B 23.0028.00 p.p.
DR HB 30.0035.00 p.p.
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Dachstein Distillery and Mandlberggut country pub
Mandlbergweg 11 5550 Radstadt/Mandling
Two distilleries one address: only to be found at the
Mandlberggut with the unique Dachstein Distillery.
Fine brandy sommelier and owner Bernhard will guide you
around the mountain pine distillery and the Dachstein distillery,
followed by a schnapps tasting. Pastry cook and owner Doris will
be delighted to pamper you with delicious pastries. Our country
pub is situated 980 m above sea level in Mandling near Radstadt
with a wonderful view across the beautiful Dachstein Tauern
region, and is also easy to reach by bus in the summer months.
See you soon at the Mandlberggut!
Phone +43/(0)664/5036630, www.mandlberggut.com
Ennsradweg
Von Radstadt entlang der Enns bis an die Donau
Ennsradweg
250 km bike path from Radstadt
(ideal starting point fast train
stop) to the Danube. Secret tip
among Austrias great bike paths.
Attractive sights and rustic inns
along the route.
Ennsradweg Package
6 nights with half-board
in good ***inns
including luggage transfer
Daily legs between 45 and 75 km
Price per person 375,
Contact for free brochures
and booking.:
Tourismusverband Radstadt
Phone: +43/(0)6452/7472
www.ennsradweg.at
DISCOVER RADSTADT
Guided tours of the town from mid-June to
mid-September: Monday at 5.00 pm
DISCOVER RADSTADTS SURROUNDINGS
Surrounded by rugged rock, 2000-metre peaks to
explore and by lush Alpine pastures, the sunny
holiday eldorado offers a wealth of excursion
destinations: the Liechtenstein gorge, Dachstein
glacier, Eisriesenwelt ice caves, Jgersee lake,
Salzburg or the Groglockner are all nearby and
wait to be explored. Those who climb up the
1800 m high Robrand on foot or drive up by car,
will be rewarded with a spectacular view of more
than 150 mountain summits. Cycling, riding,
swimming, hiking, golf or tennis Radstadt
caters to all tastes. In winter, guests can ski
down 850 km of well-groomed slopes in the
Ski Amad region before taking one of the 270
state-of-the-art lifts back up again.
EVENT TIPS
25
th
Paul Hofhaimer Days
Festival for Old Music and New Sounds
27 May to 4 June 2011
The festival with its unique venues brings
life into the old town in the mountains.
Information: www.daszentrum.at
R
A
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A Fine Old Town in the Mountains
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Tourismusverband der Freistadt Rust
A-7071 Rust Rathaus Conradplatz 1
Phone +43/(0)2685/502
Fax +43/(0)2685/502-10
[email protected] www.rust.at
About storks and
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A-7071 Rust Am Seekanal 24
Phone +43/(0)2685/381-0 Fax 381-419
[email protected]
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In the region of the sun. In the middle of
Rust. On the shore of the lake. Number
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Nordic Walking Panorama Park
In 2006, Rust and its neighbouring villages
of Oggau and Mrbisch joined up to estab-
lish the Nordic Walking Panorama Park
Neusiedler See. A 50 km network of paths, 15
marked tours partly in hilly terrain meet
any Nordic walker's dreams. Be it sporty walk-
ers and runners or more relaxed walkers, the
tours through vineyards and heathland, always
with a view of Lake Neusiedler See, are multi-
faceted. Free maps, courses for beginners and
advanced, NW meetings and poles for rent.
Fischerkirche - Fishermen's Church
The former small fortified church is tucked
away between the Baroque buildings of the
historic centre and stands out with its medie-
val walls and elements from nearly all architec-
tural styles and medieval frescoes. Konzerte
in der Fischerkirche, a cycle of classical con-
certs, are held each summer between June and
September in this church that offers not only
the suitable backdrop but also unique listening
experience thanks to the simple but highly
effective acoustic system, clay pots bricked
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Legend has it that when a stork builds a nest
on the chimney of house, luck moves into
this house. It is hard to think of this town
of storks and fine wines without the white
birds. They are part and parcel of the pictur-
esque ensemble of carefully maintained bour-
geois town houses and colourful Baroque
and Renaissance facades. Surrounded by the
hills of Rust on the one side, by Lake Neu-
siedler See on the other side, the meaning
of time seems to have been forgotten a long
time ago in this smallest chartered town of
Austria.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
First mentioned in records in 1317 under
the name of Ceel the Hungarian word
for elm. First mentioned as Rust in 1385. In
1524, Queen Mary of Hungary granted the
people of Rust the right to brand a crowned
R on their barrels, which ensured the
town enormous tax advantages. The R
is still used today as a cork mark. In 1681,
the people of Rust purchased the freedom
of the town, which sealed the immediacy
of the empire. Since that time the un-
touched medieval town where the Turks
were also unable to have great effect has
been the smallest administrative district
in Austria. Rust was appointed UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 2001.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
The picturesque old town has been under
the protection of the Hague Convention since
1954. Since 1975 it has been one of the three
Austrian monument protection model towns
of the Council of Europe. The other two are
Salzburg and Krems. Since 2001, Rust and
the Fert Neusiedler See region have been
UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Fishermens Church from the 12
th
to 16
th
cen-
turies; a fortified church without tower display-
ing the oldest frescoes in the Burgenland.
The Old Town Gate and Town Walls were ori-
ginally built from wood in 1512. Destroyed by
the Turks and rebuilt from stone in 1612, the
walls still completely encircle the old part of
town.
The Pulverturm tower was one part of the
town walls and served as an observation tower.
The Seehof is a group of buildings consisting
of several privately-owned Baroque houses. It
is an events and communication centre and
also seat of the Austrian Wine Academy.
Kremayrhaus houses the towns museum with
works of art, antiquities and exhibitions.
29 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
DISCOVER RUST
Guided tours of the town from April to October:
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 11.00 am
DISCOVER RUSTS SURROUNDINGS
500 hectares of vineyards in one of the
warmest areas in Europe offer not only
optimum conditions for the Rust Trilogy
(dry white wines, full-bodied red wines
and mature-sweet wines), they are also
a backdrop for hiking and cycling tours.
Numerous excursion destinations, such as
Eisenstadt, Halbturn Palace, Forchenstein
Fortress, the Roman quarry or Neusiedler
See National Park Seewinkel, an oasis for
recuperation and education, enhance the
offer.
EVENT TIP
Sound of the City
4 June 2011
1 Ticket 1 Town 4 Town houses of Rust
4 Concerts Innumerable fine wines.
Sound of the City
4 June 2011
Jazz Rock Pop Vokal
1 Ticket 1 Town
4 Town houses of Rust 4 Concerts
Innumerable fine wines
Information & details:
Tourismusverband Rust
Conradplatz 1, 7071 Rust
Phone 0043 (0) 2685/502
[email protected], www.rust.at
An imposing bourgeois town house in the
middle of the old town of Rust. It houses the
art collection of Rudolf Kremayr and rare
contemporary objects from Rust. The inner
courtyard and the treasure vault are perfect
venues for various events, such as exhibitions,
festivities, etc.
Contact: +43/(0)676/84160623
[email protected]
Photo: Schlegl
Der Winzerknig
The Free Town of Rust is the setting for the ORF
and ARD series Der Winzerknig with TV
star Harald Krassnitzer, alias Thomas Stickler,
who little by little discovers his love of his home
town, the Pannonian landscape and winegro-
wing. We invite you to wander on the trail of the
Winzerknig. You will discover that Rust offers
simply everything: architectural gems, unique
wines which have won countless awards, a large
number of small but perfect concerts in a wide
variety of musical styles, sociable festivals, Lake
Neusiedler See as a sporting paradise, and the
largest stork colony in Burgenland.
RU
ST
The noble wine region
30 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
Salt, wood, ores, wine, silk, glass, corn, dra-
peries and livestock the guilds of the town at
the River Inn have always left their mark on the
town. Old portals, Baroque gables, quiet cor-
ners and narrow lanes, the mighty, wide River
Inn, meadows, fields and the wooded hills of the
Sauwald forest. Schrding casts a spell over
its guests. Famous painters and writers were
unable to resist the towns unique atmosphere
and so are newcomers to the town. The Baroque
town is lively and demands to be explored with
the many pleasures this involves at the weekly
market, the farmers market, the flea market, or
in street-side cafs, century-old brewery inns,
while enjoying a cup of coffee with Guglhupf
cake, or a beer with Leberkse and a Kaiser-
semmel bread roll, or on shopping strolls.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
Scardigna was first mentioned in documents
in 804; in the course of the 9
th
and 10
th
centu-
ries, Schrding became the centre of the county
of Vornbach-Neuburg. The Counts of Andech
followed in 1160 and the Bavarian Wittelsbachs
in 1248. In addition to its economic importance
as a trading town on the River Inn, there was
soon a great deal of early political activity as
well. The Bavarian dukes, above all Ludwig the
Bearded (in the 15
th
century), built Schrding
into a strong fortification. The town suffe-
red severe damage through devastating fires
(in 1724 and 1779), and French occupation
(1809). After the Napoleonic Wars in 1816, the
Innviertel region was again Austrian.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
Oberer Stadtplatz and Silberzeile town
houses with Baroque facades in the towns guild
colours of the Late Middle Ages. Bakers houses,
for example, were blue, butchers red, the fa-
cades of inns were yellow and green.
The Linzer Tor, a double gate with fortified
passageway, integrates the former Upper Tower
of the town where the tower keeper lived.
The Wassertor or Water Gate, in the past also
known as Inn Gate or Customs Tower, shows a
fresco commemorating the bombardment of the
town in the War of the Spanish Succession in
1703. Various high-water marks bear witness to
major floods.
The Schlosstor or Castle Gate was the resi-
dence of the former fortress keeper of the coun-
ty. Today, the town museum is located here.
Old Bridge over the Inn with pillars from
1310.
Castle Park with well former bailey. After
extensive fires, the castle was nearly fully de-
stroyed. Park since 1895, with a 26 m deep gra-
nite well.
Orangiere Baroque Garden Georg Wienin-
ger built a glasshouse and a home for the gar-
dener on the old town wall in 1884; it was revi-
Tourismusverband Schrding
Rad- & Gsteservicecenter Alte Innbrcke
A-4780 Schrding Innbruckstrae 29
Phone +43/(0)7712/4300-0 Fax +43/(0)7712/4320
[email protected]
www.schaerding.at
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**** Hotel Scheurecker
Schrdinger Hof
A-4780 Schrding Innbruckstrae 6
Phone +43/(0)7712/4404-0 Fax 4408
[email protected]
www.schaerdingerhof.at
Enjoy a whiff of nostalgia and relaxed holi-
days. We look forward to welcoming you in
our traditional hotel. Number of rooms: 30
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SR surcharge 11.00
****Stadthotel Schrding
A-4780 Schrding Kirchengasse 19
Phone +43/(0)7712/361 30 Fax 36130-4
[email protected]
www.stadthotel-schaerding.at
Exclusive equipment and comfortable
modern style are waiting for you in the
historic walls of the most valuable Gothic
building of the town. Number of rooms: 17
and 4 apartments
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Apartment from 60.00 p.p.
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Hotel Biedermeier-Hof
A-4780 Schrding Passauer Strae 8
Phone +43/(0)7712/3064 Fax 3064-8
[email protected]
www.biedermeierhof.at
A good place to stay in Schrding. Known for its
good cuisine, comfortable rooms and modern
atmosphere. Our hotel is central yet quiet and
peaceful. Safe parking. Number of rooms: 30
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DR N/B 38.0042.00 p.p.
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***Landhotel St. Florian
A-4782 St. Florian St. Florian 18
Phone +43/(0)7712/29492 Fax 29492-7
[email protected]
www.landhotel-stflorian.at
The long tradition and the well-balanced
concept of our hotel ensure pleasant, family-
style atmosphere. Number of rooms: 18
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*** Kneipp- & Gesundheits-
zentrum der Barmherzigen Brder
A-4780 Schrding Kurhausstrae 6
Phone +43/(0)7712/3221-0 Fax 3221-400
[email protected]
www.kurhaus-schaerding.at
Harmony in one pour - Kneipp, Ayurveda,
TCM. The Health Centre is situated in the
middle of a magnificent park directly by the
River Inn. Number of rooms: 85
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DR N/B 35.0045.00 p.p.
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SR surcharge 3.006.00
*** Stiegenwirt Hotel & Restaurant
A-4780 Schrding Schlossgasse 26
Phone +43/(0)7712/3070 Fax 3070-84
[email protected]
www.stiegenwirt-schaerding.at
Welcome to our family-style hotel with newly
refurbished rooms in trendy design. Enjoy
the culinary delights of the Innviertel region
and the view of the Baroque Silberzeile.
Bikes and motorbikes welcome! Number of
rooms: 26
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talised in 2004 and now serves as a restaurant
surrounded by a beautiful park.
DISCOVER SCHRDING
Guided tours of the town from April to October:
Every 1
st
Friday, every 1
st
Monday, every 2
nd
and
3
rd
Saturday in a month
DISCOVER SCHRDINGS SURROUNDINGS
on delightful outings, such as a boat ride through
the wildly romantic Lower Inn Valley, hikes
through the Lower Inn European Reservation, or
simply leaving ones cares behind in the Schrding
Kneipp spa facilities. The nearby thermal spas
Bad Fssing, Bad Birnbach, Bad Griesbach or
Geinberg Thermal Spas offer relaxation and well-
being. Golfing, riding or angling are attractive for
sports enthusiasts. The worlds longest treetop
path in Kopfing even includes tree houses 10 m
above ground where guests can stay overnight.
EVENT TIP
Schrding Festival Weeks
Early June to mid-August
The opening event is followed by a series of
concerts, readings, exhibitions, the Long Night
of Music, etc.
Schrding Gourmet Festival in July
The Gourmet Festival offers lovers of good food
the opportunity of feasting their way through
35 countries, with live music served on the
side. The event takes place in the romantic
atmosphere of the castle park area.
32 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
Traditions and a southern placidity Spittal has
long become town of cultural sophistication
and invites its guests to explore dichotomies.
A stroll through the old town reveals traces
of history everywhere. Renaissance buildings
such as Porcia Castle convey the grandiosity of
the past. Goldeck, the local mountain, and idyl-
lic Lake Millsttter See promise activities and
relaxation. And in terms of sociability, Spittal
is also unique. Superb restaurants and typical
traditional cuisine ensure culinary pleasures,
and the numerous cafs and pubs in the towns
centre are perfect places to unwind.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
The foundation for a blossoming town was laid
when the people of Ortenburg built a hospital
(Spittl) on one of the most important trade
routes of Roman times in the 12
th
century. In
1524, Gabriel von Salamanca acquired the coun-
ty of Ortenburg with all properties, and in 1533
had the most famous Renaissance palace north
of the Alps built, Porcia Castle. Many aristocrats
often stayed as guests or resided in Spittal, inclu-
ding the princes of Porcia who ruled and resided
in the castle bearing their name from 1662 to
1918. The castle is now owned by the municipa-
lity and used for cultural events.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
Maria Verkndigung (Annunciation) Pa-
rish Church was built in 1307 and is the bu-
rial place of many members of the Ortenburger
family.
Petzlbru with its Late Baroque/Josephinic fac-
ade was a brewery of the Porcia princes.
Today, students of the University of Applied Sci-
ences study at the Spittl, the former hospice in
the style of a Renaissance palace.
Schttpacher House, a typical Renaissance bour-
geois town house with arcades encircling the inner
courtyard.
Khevenhller Mansion is a three-floor Re-
naissance building with arcades. Today it is the
town hall.
Porcia Castle a unique piece of Renaissance art.
The castle is seat of the museum of local culture.
Museum of local culture and the Carinthian
Panorama offer a high-resolution, walk-in ae-
rial photo of Carinthia and a breath-taking 3-D
flight above Carinthia.
Austrias biggest model railway on the 1
st

floor of the City-Center (closed from November
to April).
Tourismusbro Spittal
A-9800 Spittal an der Drau Burgplatz 1
Phone +43/(0)4762/5650-220 Fax +43/(0)4762/3237
[email protected]
www.spittal-drau.at
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The pearl for everyone
Adventure pool/sauna
June - Sept.: Mon-Fri 09.00-21.00/Sat, Sun, public holidays 10.00-20.00
Sauna Mon - Fri from 13.00
Oct. - May: Mon-Fri 10.00-22.00/Sat, Sun, public holidays 10.00-20.00
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www.drautalperle.at
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Family-run business in a very peaceful
and central location close to the castle
park with a view towards the Goldeck.
Private car park and large cycle shed.
Rooms have: Shower/WC, some with
balcony, all with satellite TV and central
heating. Number of rooms: 16
DISCOVER SPITTAL
Guided tours of the town from June to September:
Tuesday at 10.00 am
Groups anytime upon prior appointment.
DISCOVER SPITTALS SURROUNDINGS
The lake nearby, the Nockberg mountains, the mild
climate, natural beauties and art treasures Spittal
combines cultural enjoyment with hiking pleasures.
Guests seeking culture as well as those seeking
sports will find the area to their liking with
Ortenburg fortress, Teurnia from the late classic
period, Carantana Molzbichl Museum on the Early
Middle Ages, the path around Lake Millsttter See
and great cycle routes. Why not end the day in one
of the fine taverns over a hearty platter, some must
and a shot of farm-distilled schnapps?
EVENT TIP
Porcia Comedy Festival in 2011
Festival against Boredom
15 July to 31 August
Amphitryon by Molire, King of Hearts by
Alistair Beaton, God of Carnage by Yasmina
Reza, 'Der Unbestecllicle" [Tle Incorruptible] by
Hugo von Hofmannsthal, plus a play for children
by A. Ladurner. In addition, from 23 June to 2 July
the off-stage production of Slawomir Mrozeks
play Out At Sea will delight spectators in the
castle park.
DR N/B 30.0035.00 p.p. + local tax
SR surcharge 10.00
Holiday apartments from 45.00/day
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A Town for all the Senses
**Haus Hbner
Bed and breakfast &
holiday apartments
A-9800 Spittal Schillerstrae 20
Phone +43/(0)4762/2112 Fax 35259
[email protected]
34 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
Where the rivers Enns and Steyr meet in the
middle of the Austrian Romantic Road between
Salzburg and Vienna lies Steyr, a veritable gem
of old urban building art. Countless historic
buildings, one of the most beautiful squares in
Europe with the towns landmark in the middle
the Gothic Bummerlhaus make visitors
flock into the town. Culinary treats from the
varied Upper Austrian cuisine seduce guests
to linger, modern shops and small farmers
markets invite them to strolls. Today, Steyr is
a harmonious symbiosis of a past rich in tradi-
tion and pulsating modern lifestyle.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
Around 980 the Ottakar margraves in Styria
built todays Lamberg Castle. The settlement
around the castle and the parish church were
first mentioned in official documents in 985.
In 1186, the town fell into the ownership of the
Babenbergers. In 1287, Steyr was granted its
town charter and extensive trading rights by
Duke Albrecht I. An economic crisis brought
about by fires in the town and other changes
was resolved in 1864 by Josef Werndls mass
production of breech-loading rifles, which made
Steyr the armourer of Europe. The tradition of
iron processing continues today in automotive
development and production.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
Town Hall one of the most important Rococo
buildings in Austria.
Bummerlhaus the landmark of the town
best preserved Gothic secular building in the
country.
Lamberg Castle was first mentioned in 980 un-
der the name of Styrapurch, burnt down in
1727 and was rebuilt by the Lamberg Dukes in
Baroque style.
The Towns Museum exhibits impressive col-
lections of art and art history.
The Arbeitswelt Museum is a unique indus-
trial museum and event centre located in the
picturesque moat.
Dunklhof dates back to the 15
th
century; its
inner courtyard with arcades was built in the
16
th
century.
In 1950, the famous Christmas Post Office ope-
ned in the pilgrimage village of Christkindl
with its Baroque church and nativity scene ex-
hibition.
The 1
st
Austrian Christmas Museum exhibits
18,200 pieces of Christmas decoration from the
time 18001945.
Tourismusverband Steyr
A-4402 Steyr Stadtplatz 27
Phone +43/(0)7252/53229-0
Fax +43/(0)7252/53229-15
[email protected] www.steyr.info
Tasty delicacies and
romantic tradition
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**** Landhotel Mader
A-4400 Steyr Stadtplatz 36
Phone +43/(0)7252/53358-0 Fax 53358-6
[email protected] www.mader.at
Our 4-star hotel is nestled in the heart of
the historic part of town. Modern con-
venience in symbiosis with Renaissance
architecture conveys an unrivalled
atmosphere. Number of rooms: 60
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SR N/B from 65.00 p.p. DR N/B from 55.00 p.p.
WE specials from 49.50
DR N/B 50.0066.00 p.p. SR N/B 65.0087.00 p.p.
HB surcharge 15.00 p.p. FB surcharge 28.00 p.p.
DR N/B from 50.00 p.p.
SR N/B from 65.00 p.p.
**** Hotel & Restaurant
Minichmayr
A-4400 Steyr Haratzmllerstrae 13
Phone +43/(0)7252/53410 Fax 48202
[email protected]
www.hotel-minichmayr.at
In the most beautiful spot in Steyr at the
confluence of the two rivers, with a unique
panoramic view! Wellness, top restaurant.
Flsserstube. Number of rooms: 45
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**** Stadthotel Styria
A-4400 Steyr Stadtplatz 4042
Phone +43/(0)7252/51551 Fax 51551-51
[email protected] www.styriahotel.at
The historic building on the town square
in Steyr offers comfort rooms, Empire
suite, VIP guest house, hotel bar, Gothic
conference room, the wine tavern Zum
Goldenen Ochsen, cocktail bar, Havana
bar. Number of rooms: 43
35 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
*** *Parkhotel Styria
A-4400 Steyr Eisenstrae 18
Phone +43/(0)7252/47831 Fax 47831-209
[email protected]
www.styriahotel.at
Located in the middle of a park, some 15
minutes' walk from the centre of town.
Number of rooms: 45
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DR N/B 52.7566.75 p.p. SR N/B 67.7583.75 p.p.
HB surcharge 13.00 p.p. FB surcharge 25.00 p.p.
DR N/B 54.7599.75 p.p. SR N/B 69.75135.75 p.p.
HB surcharge 22.00 p.p. FB surcharge 30.00 p.p.
SR N/B Classic 60.0080.00 p.p.
DR N/B Classic 40.0060.00 p.p.
**** Hotel & Restaurant
Christkindlwirt
A-4400 Steyr Christkindlweg 6
Phone +43/(0)7252/52184 Fax 52184-66
[email protected]
www.christkindlwirt.at
Experience the romantic atmosphere of
Christkindl in this new 4**** hotel. 30 plea-
sant rooms, suites, deluxe spa suite.
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***Hotel Werndlhof
A-4400 Steyr Leopold-Werndl-Strae 25
Phone +43/(0)7252/53041 Fax 53041-20
[email protected]
www.werndlhof.at
Welcome to the most modern hotel
in Steyr. Spacious, contemporary
rooms & suites to feel good in, and
fresh Mediterranean cuisine. Number
of rooms: 40
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DISCOVER STEYR
Guided tours of the town from April to October:
Saturday at 2.00 pm
Night Watchman Tour: every Thursday and
Saturday at 8.00 pm (April to September) or 6.00
(October to March)
Segway Tours: daily
DISCOVER STEYRS SURROUNDINGS
The wildly romantic surroundings of Steyr offer
unique destinations for hikers, cyclists or riders,
such as Ennstal or the Steyrtal cycle paths.
The oldest narrow gauge railway in Europe,
the Steyrtal railway, takes passengers and their
bicycles from Steyr to fabulous landscapes. On
hot summer days, a trip on the River Enns on
the City-Jet boat up to the water reservoir in
Haidershofen would be a good idea, or a canoe
ride on the River Steyr. The Kalkalpen National
Park on the doorstep of the town provides that
touch of the wilderness.
EVENT TIP
Steyr Music Festival
20 July to 14 August 2011
In summer Lamberg Castle once again be-
comes an open-air stage: The repertoire in-
cludes an opening concert and the cult musical
Der Watzmann.
STEYR in the National Park
1000 Years of Romanticism
36 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
The Upper Austrian town of Wels called
Ovilava by the Romans with its 60,000
inhabitants is the biggest community in the
group of Small Historic Towns. For more than
2000 years, Wels has known how to enjoy life.
And life pulsates here between splendid town
houses and modern purpose-built structures,
romantic courtyards with arcades, trendy pubs
and traditional restaurants. Wels is a town of
trade exhibitions, a shopping centre and is ap-
preciated beyond regional borders. Lively pe-
destrian zones, street artists, al fresco gardens,
and particularly cosy pubs and inns shape the
towns profile of a liveable and loveable town.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
Castrum uueles is mentioned for the first
time in official records in 776. Wels was
raised to market town in 1215 by Babenberg
Leopold VI and to the town status in 1222.
On 12 January 1519, Emperor Maximilian I
died at Wels Castle. At the end of the 16
th

century, and the beginning of the Counter
Reformation, wealthy citizens left the town;
the Peasant Wars and the Thirty Years
War caused the economic decline of Wels.
The inner part of the town was converted
to Baroque style in the 18
th
century. The
building of the horse-drawn railway and
numerous industrial endeavours took place
in the first half of the 19
th
century, and in
1964 the town was awarded the statute.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
Town Hall with Baroque facade and beautiful
window baskets.
Ledererturm, the last of the four towers of the
medieval town walls.
The 13
th
century Minorite Monastery houses
the towns archaeological museum, and dis-
plays important frescoes in the choir and
cloister.
House of Salome Alt a Renaissance build-
ing with colourful paintings and tromp loeil
architecture.
Haas-Hof, one of the most beautiful arcade
courtyards of Wels, built in the 16
th
century.
Wels Fortress where Emperor Maximilian
I. died in 1519. The fortress is a cultural and
event centre.
The Water Tower was built in 1577 to contain
water for the fountain and for private houses.
Stadtplatz square, a unique setting of an ar-
chitectural entity, is one of the most beautiful
squares in Austria. Most of the houses have
attractive Baroque facades from the 17
th
and
18
th
centuries.
Welios Upper Austrian Science Center Wels.
In an exhibition area of over 3,000 m from spring
2011 discover in a fun way the basic principles of
solar energy, water power, wind power, geother-
mal energy and biomass. 150 hands-on exhibits
invite visitors to enjoy a unique experience.
Tourismusverband Wels
A-4600 Wels Kaiser-Josef-Platz 22
Phone +43/(0)7242/43495
Fax +43/(0)7242/47904
[email protected] www.wels.at/tourismus
Online booking: www.wels.at/onlinebuchung
Lifestyle in perfect
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Pilgrimage along the
Wels Way of St. James
An ancient pilgrimage route once
led from Wels to the Jakobskirche
church in Pichl. Today the Wels
Way of St. James is known as a 15
km long section leading into the
beautiful landscape north-west of
Wels. Wayside crosses and chapels
line this beautiful hiking trail.
A big hello to cyclists
Cycling for enjoyment
around Wels
Wels lies in the centre of the Upper
Austrian cycle trail network.
Probably the best known tours ei-
ther start or can be finished in
Wels. The cycle routes lead past
magnificent examples of archi-
tecture, such as monasteries and
abbeys, and beauties of nature, such
as lakes and mountain chains, tur-
ning an outing into sheer pleasure.
37 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
KulTOUR 2011 in Wels
- 2 nights including breakfast buffet in a 3- or
4-star hotel
- 1 entry to the archaeological collection in the
former Minorite monastery
- 1 entry to Wels castle museum
- 1 Sisi themed guided tour of the town in
historical costume Empress Sisis favourite
daughter Marie Valerie: Seven happy years
in Wels
Valid: All year round, FridaySunday,
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Harmonious Wels Christmas World
Romance and Magic in the middle of
town
- 2 nights including breakfast buffet in a 3/4-
star hotel
- Daily visits to tle Wels Clristmas World
- 1 romantic coach ride through the centre of Wels
- 1 glass of mulled wineipuncl and a mug as a
souvenir
Valid: 18 November 23 December 2011,
according to availability
Price at a ***hotel from 99.00
at a ****hotel from 109.00
Night Watchman Tour devils, ghosts
and hidden treasures
Costs of the tour: 7 per person
including watchmans meal: 14 per person
(watchmans meal = 1 Pfiff (tiny glass) of beer
or 1 non-alcoholic beverage + 1 serving of
goulash)
Reduced rates for children (accompanied by
adults): up to 5.9 yrs. free; up to 14.9 yrs: 3.50.
No reduction on watchmans meal!
The watchman tour can also be booked for
groups up to a maximum of 26 people! Please
contact us for more information!
DISCOVER WELS
Guided tours of the town, themed tours and a culi-
nary tour are popular with visitors all year round.
DISCOVER THE SURROUNDINGS
OF WELS
Many attractive excursion destinations open
up directly on the doorstep of Wels, such as the
Schmiding Zoo with its new aqua-zoo, the agra-
rium family adventure park with its 60 themed
gardens, and the Kremsmnster Benedictine
Monastery. The St. Florian Canon Monastery
is also easy to reach by car or bus, and so is the
Kalkalpen National Park, the Salzkammergut
region with its crystal-clear lakes and wonderful
mountain scenery. And to Salzburg, the city of
Mozart, its just a one-hour drive.
EVENT TIP
FilmfestiWels
Mid-June to end of July
This film festival is a varied ramble through
the worlds best films shown on a 30 m screen.
And culinary delights leave nothing to be desi-
red: in the Caribbean Pleasure Oasis of the
FilmfestiWels the motto is take off your shoes,
sit down in your deckchair and dig your toes into
the sand. Sandy beach, comfortable lounges
and palm trees put guests in veritable holiday
mood in what is probably the most beautiful
holiday island in the middle of town.
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Amidst snow-covered mountains and crystal
-clear Lake Zeller See, the medieval town
nestles against the slopes of Schmittenhhe.
A leisurely yet active mood is typical of the
lifestyle here both for tourists and locals.
Traditional inns, restaurants and bars delight
visitors with their distinctive atmosphere and
culinary delights. Cultural highlights and sports
in all seasons of the year make every visit to
Zell am See an unforgettable experience.
WHAT HISTORY TELLS US
First inhabited in Roman times, a settlement
under the name of Cella in Bisonica (Zelle im
Pinzgau) was established by monks of Archbishop
Johannes of Salzburg in 740. The town is one of
the oldest Bavarian settlements in the Pinzgau
region. In 1358, Zell was raised to town market
status. The people of Zell did not get involved
in the Peasants War and were therefore granted
certain privileges for pilgrimages to Salzburg.
When the railway was built in 1875, the first
tourists arrived. Emperor Franz Joseph I and
Empress Elisabeth visited Zell am See in 1855,
and in 1900 the famous Trapp family spent a
summer in Thumersbach. In 1928, Zell am See
is raised to town status. Today, it is a modern,
future-oriented town.
CULTURAL TREASURES TO EXPLORE
St. Hippolyt Parish Church, a Romanic build-
ing from the 11
th
century. High altar and side
altar are New Gothic and date back to the time
around 1900.
Rosenberg Castle Town Hall, built in 1583,
turrets in the four corners and one central tur-
ret.
The towns fountain important events of the
history of Zell are shown on the side panels of
the fountain.
The building of the District Authority was
built in Gothic style before 1500. Since 1971 it
has been the property of the Province of Salz-
burg.
Vogtturm tower, also known as Kastnerturm,
is the oldest building of town and houses the
museum of local history.
sterreich Fountain by Friedensreich Hun-
dertwasser. The famous Austrian artist dedica-
ted the fountain to the nine Austrian provinces,
each of which is symbolised by one column.
Prielau Castle from the year 1425.
Ferry Porsche Congress Centre new confer-
ence centre, modern architecture and state-of-
the-art technical equipment.
Zell am See-Kaprun Information
A-5700 Zell am See Brucker Bundesstrae 1a
Phone +43/(0)6542/770-0 Fax +43/(0)6542/72032
[email protected]
www.zellamsee-kaprun.com
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A-5700 Zell am See
Dreifaltigkeitsgasse 7
Phone +43/(0)6542/776 Fax 72411
[email protected]
www.hotel-lebzelter.at
Our hotel and inn are more than 500
years old. Located in the centre of Zell am
See, right next to town tower and church.
Number of rooms: 50
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A-5700 Zell am See
Nikolaus-Gassner-Promenade 1
Phone +43/(0)6542/779 Fax 7797
[email protected]
www.bernerhotel.com
All rooms are newly renovated, with stylish and
dignified furnishings! Wonderful view, quiet loca-
tion, close to the centre. In summer cable cars,
boat trips, lidos and much more free of charge.
The most beautiful
sides of Austria.
All-inclusive from a large
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Golfclub Zell am See / Kaprun
Saalbach-Hinterglemm
A-5700 Zell am See Phone +43/(0)6542/56161
[email protected] www.golf-zellamsee.at
The 36 holes on two courses are an athletic challenge in a unique setting: tee off and
putt at the foot of mighty three-thousand metre peaks. Wide range of offers for golfers:
The Golf Academy of PGA pro David Shaw with driving range, chipping and putting
green has the right course for every player. Theoretical and practical Platzreife skill
level exams can be taken weekly.
DISCOVER ZELL AM SEE
Guided tours of the town from June to October
and during the Christmas holidays: Monday at
10.00 am. At other times upon appointment.
The most beautiful aspects of Austria With
the Zell am See-Kaprun Card numerous attrac-
tions are free of charge: The Schmittenhhe,
Kitzsteinhorn and Maiskogel mountains, the
Mooserboden und Wasserfallboden reservoirs
high in the mountains, the Sigmund-Thun-
Klamm gorge, Ferleiten Game Park, Krimmler
waterfalls and many more are excursion des-
tinations that are well worth a trip.
DISCOVER ZELL AM SEES
SURROUNDINGS
The Zell am See-Kaprun region could have been
created especially for sports and leisure activities
of every kind: Skiing in winter, water sports, golf,
riding, cycling, mountain biking or hiking in
summer.
EVENT TIP
Hochkultur mit Tiefgang
Zell am See-Kaprun celebrating the arts
From 29 July to 6 August 2011
Musical treats and deep insights into the life of
the theatre on one of the most inspiring stages
of the world.
TAUERN SPA Zell am See - Kaprun
Tauern Spa Platz 1, A-5710 Kaprun
T. +43 6547 2040, F. +43 6547 2040-9900
[email protected]
www.tauernspakaprun.com
Head off on an expedition: At the first base camp for body
and soul, where perpetual ice is reflected in over 2,100 m
of gloriously warm water.
7 pools in different settings, relaxing brine pool, 25 m
sports pool, relaxation pool with grotto, raised pool with
waterfall, 12 saunas and steam rooms in the indoor and
outdoor areas, KIDSTEIN dedicated childrens spa area
with 127 m long water chute, play stream and lots more.
NEW FROM NOVEMBER 2010.
ZELL A
M
SEE
Amidst a paradise of nature
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on your way invite you to rest, stroll and enjoy culture.
Unmistakable architectural gems, all of which engender great sym-
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Experience the many varied cultural traditions
and hospitality of Austrias Small Historic Towns
and celebrate a festival devoted to the joy of life.
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This is a festival of culinary pleasures and unforgotten traditions full of
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a different town every year. This year Gmunden at Lake Traunsee has the
honour of hosting this festival of cultural diversity. Here the many diffe-
rent traditions of the 17 historic small towns come together to inspire and
impress visitors with their sheer number and variety.
The southerly charm of Gmunden seems to have been created especially
for this convergence, where long forgotten traditions merge with the pres-
ent day. For a short while, the town at the lake source of the River Traun
is plunged into a colourful buzz of cultural events. The little alleyways,
streets and squares of Gmunden are filled with music of widely varying
styles, and artistic performances enchant young and old. Gmunden
invites you to a festival celebrating culture and the joy of life, and looks
forward to your visit!
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13 and 14 May 2011
Ferienregion Traunsee Tourismusbro Gmunden A-4810 Gmunden Rathausplatz 1
Tel. +43/(0)7612/65752-0 Fax +43/(0)7612/71410 [email protected] www.traunsee.at
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During the top class international RC 44 sailing regatta on Lake Traunsee, a varied fringe programme throughout Gmunden makes the
Harbour Festival a highlight for young and old. With live music, jetty christening, vintage car and boat rallies, Open Day at the water sports arena,
music boat, fashion shows, special tours of the historic paddle steamer Gisela, introductions to sailing and much more!
13 May, evening
Gmunden welcomes the
Small Historic Towns
14 May, from midday
A festival of hospitality
and culinary pleasures
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W
ELCOM
E TO ADVENT
in the Small Historic Towns.
Christmas the way it used to be. The scent of
gingerbread, the shining eyes of children, flicke-
ring candles, the glow of lanterns and the sound
of Advent songs. Advent in the Small Historic
Towns reawakens memories of childhood and
lets peace and happiness permeate everyday life.
Medieval town centres, historic squares and
narrow winding streets are plunged into a sea
of lights and make many a heart beat faster in
pleasant anticipation of Father Christmas!
44 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
HALL in Tirol
Lights of anticipation
The Advent illuminations of stars and Christ-
mas symbols plunge the narrow little streets
and the townhouses of Hall into the light of
anticipation of the most peaceful time of year.
The Advent market, brass bands, choirs and
much more besides are what make the time
before Christmas so very special here.
BADEN bei Wien
Its Christmas!
At Advent in particular this classy spa
town welcomes guests with its special
atmosphere. So the Casino and the town
together invite visitors to the traditional
Advent opening or the crazy Perchten-
lauf evil spirits parade.
BAD ISCHL
A very special time
Thats what Christmas is always like in
the Emperors town. The crib display, the
craft market, traditional-style Christ-
mas or Christmas at the Museum and
its not only in Advent that Bad Ischl is
well worth visiting.
BAD RADKERSBURG
Truly heavenly enjoyment!
Baked apples, scented mulled wine,
scrambled eggs with pumpkin seed oil,
Gibancen cake the Styrian delicacies
make Advent here a time of heavenly en-
joyment.
IMST
Where peace and happiness reign
Here you will find the loveliest Christ-
mas cribs in the Alpine region. The Imst
crib trail presents the most beautiful dis-
plays by local crib builders on selected
squares, house entrances and windows.
JUDENBURG
Christmas canopy
Its a well-known fact that at Christmas
time the stars shine especially brightly. You
can view them in extra detail in the most
modern planetarium in Europe, at the
top of the town tower, Judenburgs stone
guardian. And visitors should be sure not
to miss the romantic Christkindl market.
KUFSTEIN
When Christmas time comes
At the Josefsburg Castle in the Kufstein
Fortress it really gets Christmassy when
darkness falls over the town. Advent and
Christmas melodies ring out from the
walls, and the scents of punch, mulled wine
and freshly baked bread on a stick rise from
the Christmas market in the town park.
Of cherubs and heavenly beings
Every year in Advent the town centre of
Feldkirch is transformed into a magical
Christmas world, with arts and crafts,
decorations, toys and gift ideas. Defi-
nitely not to be missed is the largest Ad-
vent calendar in Vorarlberg.
FELDKIRCH
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Christmas time at Lake Traunsee
Crystal clear cold, sparkling landscapes
on the shore and Lake Traunsee thats
Christmas in the ceramics town. The
Advent market at Ort Castle on the lake
features traditional crafts with unusual
special details and a Christmas ceramics
market.
45 SMALL HISTORIC TOWNS
SCHRDING SPITTAL/DRAU STEYR in the National Park
The most peaceful time of year
Little Advent markets and Christmas dis-
plays, aromatic punch stalls, a romantic
boat trip along the River Inn, the scary fun
of the Perchtenlauf evil spirits parade,
and the atmospheric floating of the Christ-
mas tree enchant newcomers and loyal vis-
itors alike during Advent.
When childrens eyes are shining
A walk through the Christkindl market
in Spittal leaves many visitors reminis-
cing. Arts and crafts, culinary treats
and music emphasise the wonderful at-
mosphere of the town park in the pre-
Christmas period.
WELS ZELL AM SEE
Wels Christmas World
Here in Wels you will come across Santas
helpers almost everywhere. In the truly
heavenly atmosphere they can be found
cavorting around the Christmas market
in the Pollheimer Park, or searching for
that perfect present in the Christmas
mountain village on the town square.
Powdery snow and a canopy of stars
Snow-covered mountains, the crisply cold,
crystal clear water, sparkling stars in the fir-
mament Advent in Zell am See is more at-
mospheric than almost anywhere else. The
traditional Advent market and the towns
parish church do their very best to cast
their spell over everyone during Advent.
RUST
Of Tyrolean traditions and
Advent happenings
The smell of roast chestnuts and freshly
baked biscuits makes Advent in Lienz al-
most irresistible. The Christkindl mar-
ket shines on every street corner and is
the perfect setting for traditional music
and the many inviting open braziers.
Where Advent enchants its visitors
Advent magic in the tower armoury,
Advent in the tower, Christmas market
or Christmas hikes the peaceful time
of year in Radstadt has so many ways of
enchanting its visitors.
Advent time in Rust
A visit to the Rust Advent mile with
the many little Christmas markets set
between the picturesque townhouses
and the Kirchengasse lane revives many
dreams of childhood. Advent singing,
carriage rides and fragrant Christmas
baking make looking forward to Father
Christmas a perfect time for all.
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Where the Christ child lives
A visit to the Christ child town of Steyr is
always something special: crib displays,
Christmas blacksmiths at work or the
Baroque Christkindl pilgrimage church.
And of course we mustnt forget a visit
to the Christmas post office to send the
letters to Father Christmas!
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und jede Geldbrse
www.familyaustria.at
Die schnsten
Ferienbauernhfe sterreichs
www.UrlaubamBauernhof.at
A SINGLE FIXED PRICE EVERYWHERE IN AUSTRIA
3- or 4-star vouchers of the Small Historic Towns
3-star voucher
for only 38,
per person/night in a
double room incl. breakfast buffet
single room 48,/day
4-star voucher
for only 58,
per person/night in a
double room incl. breakfast buffet
single room 68,/day
The cheque can be redeemed
in exclusive selected hotels
throughout Austria.
Now available: The special hotel voucher for
unforgettable moments. Get to know and love
Austrias gems and enjoy the charm and
luxury offered by our selected partner hotels.
For information:
Salzkammergut Touristik
A-4820 Bad Ischl Gtzstrae 12
Phone +43/(0)6132/24000-0 Fax ext. 44
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.salzkammergut.co.at
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