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The Power of Water
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Breathe Yourself Free! Rebalancing
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Feel at home
at the heart
of Carinthia
Villach-Warmbad •
Lake Faak •
Lake Ossiach
Thermal spa resort
High valley with
thermal spa
Lake wellness
Healing water
Heaven of well being

Villach-Warmbad • Faaker See • Ossiacher See Tourismus

Töbringer Straße 1 • 9523 Villach-Landskron • Austria
Phone: +43 / (0)4242 / 42 000 – 0
E-mail: office@region-villach.at • www.region-villach.at
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Petra Stolba, Austrian National Tourist Office

olidays in Austria. Where you can relax and unwind, let the world spin around you, return in a lighter frame of mind, and regain your inner balance. We
H Austrians have garnered a reputation for excellence. In our cuisine and culture, we have adopted the very best the world has to offer. Austria’s health and
wellness sanctuaries are experts in Far Eastern healing techniques like Ayurveda, Qigong, or Indonesian relaxation practices. But Austria also has its own heritage
of ancient knowledge about how to de-stress and feel at ease: brine baths and geothermal water from the Alps, and vine leaves and herbs from our Alpine pastures
invigorate the body and uplift the mind. And as spent batteries are recharged, the palate looks forward to authentic cuisine prepared from regional produce. Another
path to relaxation is abstinence. The quest for mental ease and spiritual retreat expresses itself individually, from downright ascetic to ultra-luxurious. Austria stands
for recreation in unspoilt nature, with theatres, exhibitions, and concerts always within easy reach! I cordially welcome you and hope that holidays in Austria will
make you feel reborn. Have a wonderfully relaxing stay!
Yours, Petra Stolba

02 The Elemental Power of Water

From Curative Power to Bathing Fun

06 Water
Special Offers

11 Breathe Yourself Free!

Recuperation through Alpine Wellness

13 Air
Special Offers

14 Healing Powers
Recovery for All Senses

16 Healing
Special Offers

22 The Ease of Being

How to Regain Inner Balance

24 Recreation
Special Offers

36 Important addresses
© POSTHOTEL ACHENKIRCH

Finding peace and tranquillity

at Post-Hotel Achenkirch at
Lake Achensee in Tirol.

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The Elemental
Power of Water
From Curative Power to Bathing Fun
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wo-thirds water and one-third land; this is an
T awkward distribution, and I believe there is a
good reason why God has endowed us with more
water,” mused Sebastian Kneipp about the earth.
150 years ago, his knowledge about the healing
powers of water made him a wellness guru. Kneipp
is popularly known especially for water treading,
which stimulates the cardio-vascular system and
alleviates a number of complaints. After a strenuous
hike, it is also a pleasant treat for worn-out feet.
Public Kneipp facilities have sprung up all over
Austria, at indoor pools, by cool streams, or along
the shores of lakes and rivers. In Tirol, an entire
village subscribes to the Kneipp philosophy. The
resort of Scheffau has set up a public Kneipp park
1
with water treatments, undisturbed meditation,
2
1 A refreshing dip in the healthy thermal water.
Thermal spa in Laa in Lower Austria.
2 Looking to the far reaches of the horizon.
Bregenz lakeside pool at Lake Constance,
nicknamed Vorarlberg’s “blue ocean.”
and the opportunity to walk barefoot on different
surfaces. Health trainers readily offer tips and
hints to use when you are back home.
Health-boosting Kneipp applications are the
signature treatments at the spa hotel at Kloster
Marienkron, which is set in beautiful surroundings.
Here, the focus lies on a well-balanced dietary
regime, regular exercise, and meditation.
The three Kneipp establishments run by the Sisters
of Mary of Carmel in Upper Austria offer classical
Kneipp curative treatments as well as anti-burnout
programmes for managers and stress-prone patients.
Architecture Inspired By Water
If you are averse to cold water and prefer to soak
in soothing hot springs, you will enjoy Austria’s >
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thermal spas. In Bad Kleinkirchheim, skiers,
mountain bikers, and hikers can unwind in the
thermal water of the Römerbad spa. The radon-
rich water eases the complaints of rheumatic and
stressed patients. The water at Rogner Bad
Blumau is exceptionally rich in minerals.
Designed by the famous Austrian architect
Friedensreich Hundertwasser, the spa complex
stands out for its curved, colourful facades and
roof-top greenery. For a combination of stupen-
dous architecture and wellness, stay at the
Aquadome in Tirol. The futuristic architecture of
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the complex, with spa pools designed in a
manner that seems to defy gravity, and the views
of the awe-inspiring Ötztal mountains glowing in
the red sunset, will create fond memories.
Aquadome with its visionary architecture and five
other thermal spas are part of the Vamed Vitality
World, a blend of stunning design, atmosphere,
holistic treatments, and exceptional cuisine.
Sauna areas as well as fitness and sports
facilities are part of the standard amenities. In
addition to unconventional visual design, many
spas offer special activities for children. The
thermal spa in Stegersbach, for instance, has
different slides that can measure the rider’s
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speed, and the Babyworld at Sonnentherme
Lutzmannsburg in Burgenland with extra-heated
ambient air and shallow water promises bathing
fun for the little ones.
A Tradition of Healing
The thermal spa of Bad Waltersdorf in Styria
boasts a spaciously designed thermal and sauna
complex as well as traditional Styrian medicine
(TSM) programmes. Centuries-old knowledge

2 3
1 Austria is famed for its outstanding water about the healing powers of indigenous plants
quality.
such as hay flower, pumpkin, and apple, is
2 A generous dose of pampering at the applied for your health based on the latest
hotel’s private spa at Reiter’s
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BurgenlandResort in Bad Tatzmannsdorf. findings. One such TSM therapy from the region
is a soothing stone massage using a fragrant
3 Jolly water world. Splash out at the
Styrian thermal spa in Loipersdorf. mix of honey and herbs.
4 Unwinding in the steaming whirlpool
against the glorious mountain backdrop Superb Water Quality
at Wellness Residenz Schalber.
Several of Austria’s lakes have, if not thermal
water, water that is absolutely fit for drinking.
The water temperature of lake Klopeiner See in
Carinthia, Austria’s southernmost province,
Thermal World
* Kneipp Kurhäuser of the Sisters
of Mary of Carmel. At three Kneipp
establishments in Upper Austria, the
sisterhood offers more than 140 different
variations on classic Kneipp treatments, as
well as special programmes for managers.
De-stressing massages, aromatic baths,
and meditation are applied in order to
keep burn-out at bay. www.kneippen.at
* Alpentherme Gastein. The most
modern thermal spa in the Alps offers a
360° Alpine panorama, geysers, an adven-
ture dome with multimedia projections,
and a sauna world with a mountain lake.
During the summer months, the spa is
open until 1:00 a.m., with long nights, live
music, and culinary highlights to enjoy.
www.alpentherme.com
* Therme Laa. With a surface area
of 60,000 m2, the thermal spa offers a
multi-media experience with light and
sound effects in the spa hall. WATSU, or
water shiatsu, is a therapy that helps you
relax as your body floats on the water,
allowing physical, emotional, and mental
blockages to be released.
www.therme-laa.at
* Warmbad Villach. Each day, over
forty million litres of thermal water flow
from six springs to the various basins.
While the little ones have the time of their
life on the super-wide slide in the fun
spa, moms can give in to a good dose of
pampering in the spa with algae, sea
salt, and caviar treatments.
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reaches up to 27°C in the summer. Alongside
lake Wörthersee, Carinthia’s number one lake,
Faaker See, Ossiacher See and Millstätter See
are popular lakes for bathing. The lakes in the
Salzkammergut lake district make up for chillier
temperatures by their stupendous scenic beauty:
on account of the good wind conditions that
prevail here, lakes Attersee, Traunsee and
Wolfgangsee are ideal sailing and surfing
grounds, and thrilling diving spots because of
their depth. The ways to explore water in
Austria are truly manifold. •
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Styria Kneipp cure. Its signature treatments are water treading and cold pourings.
This traditional healing method goes back to Pastor Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897)
and rests on five tenets: hydrotherapy, herbalism, exercise, balanced nutrition, and
spiritual therapy to harmonise the soul.

Best Health Austria – Well-being With a Quality Guarantee

I have but the simplest taste,” Oscar Wilde once
admitted, “I am always satisfied with the best.”
To meet this claim, all our establishments are subjected
to an annual review by independent experts according
to the most stringent European criteria.

This quality seal guarantees a wellness

For detailed information and other certified
establishments see www.besthealthaustria.com
Best Health Austria Gesellschaft für Gesundheits-
tourismus mbH, A-9523 Landskron/Villach
Tel. +43 (0)4242/442 00-50
office@besthealthaustria.com
experience with a documented positive effect
on your health, the best possible service, and atten-
tion by professional and friendly staff, as well as the
integration of features that are typical of the region
into all programmes.
Look out for establishments highlighted by the
Best Health Austria quality seal in this
brochure!

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Rogner Bad Blumau Privacy and a personal atmosphere reign supreme, with countless
possibilities to withdraw next to and into the water. A touch of luxury,

A midst these undulating pastures, you feel truly at home, cosily tucked
away, inspired, stimulated, full of curiosity and positive energy.
(Friedensreich Hundertwasser, 1997)
soothing and comforting, right in Styria.

The colours of the rainbow, roof-top greenery, curved forms, and golden Information & Brochures.
Rogner Bad Blumau
cupolas invite you into a fairy-tale world, where everything is in flow,
A-8283 Bad Blumau 100
assisted by the power of hot springs, and above all the unique Vulkania Tel. +43 (0)3383/51 00-0
curative spring. The natural brine concentration of this primeval sea lets spa.blumau@rogner.com
the body float nearly weightlessly. www.blumau.com

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LOIPERSDORF THE EXPERIENCE OF WELL-BEING.
Upon entering the Loipersdorf spa, visitors enter a realm of well-being. In the heart of the
Eastern Styrian foothills, a kaleidoscope of experiences blend harmoniously and form into one,
making the Loipersdorf spa a tourist destination beyond compare.

BATHING IN WATER AND LIGHT – THE SPA LAGOON

A spatial design with soft-tinted colours and the light-flooded lagoon setting, together with the
36°C hot spring water, wraps you into a feeling of harmony and well-being. Comfortable rest areas,
alpha beds, and a salt grotto add an extra touch of indulgence.

FIVE-STAR RECREATION – SCHAFFELBAD SPA

The exclusive Schaffelbad is the VIP area of the Loipersdorf spa and an oasis for self-indulgent escapism.
Several basins and saunas on more than 8500 m2 will transport you to stratospheric levels of well-being.
THERMALQUELLE
ADVENTURE POOL LOIPERSDORF GMBH & CO KG
A white river, a wave pool, the Acapulco pool, a diving tower, a family chute, and the
8282 Loipersdorf 152
101 m-long Block Hole chute wait to be discovered by the young, and those young at heart. Tel: 03382/8204-0
E-Mail: info@therme.at
MOMENTS OF HOLISTIC WELL-BEING – THERAPY WORLD
The Loipersdorf spa offers classical and alternative forms of therapy.
Professional therapists administer preventive therapies or curative treatment tailored to your needs.
www.therme.at

THERMENHOTEL KOWALD**** HOTEL 4 JAHRESZEITEN****

Thermal spa, wellness, and indulgence. Just a couple of steps in the glass walkway A charmingly elegant hotel directly next to the spa entrance on the main
separate you from the Loipersdorf spa, where you can immerse yourself in a world square that leaves no wish unfulfilled. Light and spacious rooms with a cheerful
of well-being. Enjoy the palate-titillating food from Kowald’s kitchen and wine cel- modern design, refined cuisine, restaurant, café, beautician and massage,
lar. The cosmetic and massage studio has marine beauty treatments and delights fitness studio, and separate access for hotel guests to the thermal spa with
for all the senses. a private relax area.
WELLNESS ESCAPE FOR TWO: VIER JAHRESZEITEN SPA PACKAGE
y 2 nights in a double room, deluxe board with buffet breakfast Admission to the spa from the day of arrival to the day of departure, buffet
(served to your bed on request) breakfast until 11:00 a.m., 4-course dinner with a choice of main course, salad
y Lunch snack and gourmet dinner and sweet buffet, sports and vitality programme in the spa, 20% discount on the
y 2 days at the spa golf green fee. Your Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten bonus:
y Flowers strewn onto the bed y The first hotel next to the spa entrance
y Wellness escape for two in the cuddle tower with a haman (steam bath) y Private relax area in the nicest part of the spa
and aroma bath in the whirlpool y Towels and bath robes, a spa bag for the duration of your stay
y 1 bottle of sparkling wine served at the whirlpool y A digital wristband for cashless payments in the spa
y Fitness studio y Direct access to the spa from the hotel.

Prices starting from EUR 245 per person sharing a double room. Price per person in a double room: 2 nights starting at EUR 209
5 nights starting at EUR 498

Thermenhotel Kowald**** Thermenhotel Vier Jahreszeiten****

A-8282 Loipersdorf 215 A-8282 Loipersdorf 216, T +43/3382/8385,
T +43/3382/8282, F ext. -28 F +43/3382/8380 thermenhotel@4-jahreszeiten.com
info@kowald.com, www.kowald.com www.4-jahreszeiten.com
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Carinthia Thalasso-therapy. Curative therapy that uses sea water and marine products for
beauty and health. Thalasso-therapy boosts the immune system, stimulates the metabolic
system, enhances well-being, and soothes complaints such as rheumatic fever, back
pain, sports injuries, or stress-related symptoms. The main ingredients of a curative

European Children’s Hotels – Miles Ahead

J ust in time for the summer, many children’s hotels have water
attractions, some even their own private lake just at their doorstep,
for angling, splishing and splashing, plunging into the water, beach fun,
Water plays a starring role in many other holiday activities: waterfalls that
wait to be marvelled at, or tasting a sip of water from mountain brooks like
a tang of freedom. Lakes that invite for bathing, rowing, diving, sailing… © O B E R Ö S T E R R E I C H T O U R I S M U S , D I E K I N D E R H O T E L S E U R O PA , Ö S T E R R E I C H W E R B U N G / B A RT L

treasure hunts, sunseekers, or simply taking a dip.
As if Fred’s Swim Academy did not arrange plenty of water-borne activities
already, the children’s hotels have a heart for water babies. You simply
want to enjoy the water with the little ones? Let the fun begin – most chil-
dren’s hotels have separate paddle areas, many a pool, some are even
located on the shore of a lake, and some feature a natural pond. Apart from
the small inflatable fish that swarm in the children’s pools, the water is
home to life-sized animals, elephant chutes, etc.
And not to forget the ravishing natural scenery in which the Children’s
Hotels are set. Where everything flows and everyone has fun, high-
powered exercise and activity programmes for families are part of the
game. Disturbing studies show that children are more sedentary these
days and lack coordination. This is why the Children’s Hotels have crafted
action-packed programmes, from gymnastic classes for the little ones to
wellness activities for the whole family. Not to forget that the European
Children’s Hotels are top of the league when it comes to jolly good fun,
sports, and entertainment.

Information & Brochures. Die Kinderhotels Europa

A-9580 Villach/Drobollach, Seeblickstrasse 49a
Tel. +43 (0)4254/44 11
Fax: +43 (0)4254/45 55
office@kinderhotels.com
www.kinderhotels.com

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treatment are bubble baths and underwater massages. Via the skin, the body absorbs the minerals and Carinthia / Tirol
trace elements in the warm sea water which unfold an anti-inflammatory and antibiotic effect. Algae or
mud packs are applied to support weight loss, and for tighter and softer skin. Aqua gym in the salt-water
pool tones the muscles and allows training in a near-weightless state.

ThermenResort Warmbad-Villach
Y our top-brass health expert.
This resort will not only let you unwind and relax, but also get back in shape with
the help of a health professional. Our therapists cosset you with soothing and healing
massages, our beauticians expertly apply cosmetic treatments for a facelift without
surgery. Practice your laps in the thermal-water pool and enjoy the unique feel of
swimming above the source of a spring! You can also satisfy your passion for golfing,
tennis, horse-back riding, running, Nordic walking, hiking, cycling, or fly fishing, whether
at the Health and Golf Hotel Warmbaderhof***** or at the Family Aktivhotel
Der Karawankenhof****!
Packages start at EUR 140 for two nights including half board.

Information & Bookings. ThermenResort

Warmbad-Villach, A-9504 Warmbad-
Villach, Tel. +43 (0)4242/30 01-10
Fax: ext. -1309
hotel-reservierung@warmbad.at
www.warmbad.at

1st Kneipp®-Adventure Village

in Tirol
C ool and refreshing! – Holidays and health ........ or .......... health and
holidays ........... or .......... healthy holidays? In the 1st Kneipp®-
Adventure Village in Tirol, at Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser, you may
opt for any combination, whatever desire dictates. The main thing is that
you have fun! The many satisfied customers who heard about the teach-
ings of Pastor Kneipp for the first time in Scheffau are ample evidence
that health and fun are not mutually exclusive.
Scheffau and the entire Wilder Kaiser region are ideally suited for fami-
lies with children. An entertaining stay in an unspoilt environment and a
stupendous programme for children and youngsters offers something for
everyone. A near-forgotten habitat was rediscovered in Going. As part of
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the “Moor and More” project, ancient moorland was renaturalised with
indigenous flora and fauna, and a forest playground and an open-air
classroom were set up.
Peace and tranquillity can also be found at the Ellmau Stone Circle – an
energetic, closed natural force field. Or why not explore nature by
walking through the “edible landscape”.

Information & Bookings.

Tourismusverband Wilder Kaiser
A-6352 Ellmau, Dorf 35
Tel. +43 (0)50509, Fax: +43 (0)50509-55
office@wilderkaiser.info
www.wilderkaiser.info

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Upper Austria / Lower Austria Watsu. Water shiatsu will put you totally at ease and let you forget the fast-paced
world around you while you float in warm water. Watsu is a hydrotherapy developed from
shiatsu, a Japanese massage technique, in which the therapist holds the patient and
gently moves and stretches him while floating on the water.

Curative Spa Centre Ludwigstorff

C arnuntum©*** Spa: Health, fitness, and relaxation in the style of the old
Romans at the ***Spa Hotel just outside of Vienna and Bratislava, with
Austria’s most powerful iodine-sulphur spring: just 50 km (45 min)

**
from Vienna (A4, B9), 20 km from Bratislava. accessible by the S7 city
train
Park ** in the Donau-Auen National Park in the CARNUNTUM Archeology
outstanding, comprehensive therapy programme (partner of
the state health insurers)
* * *
indoor pool sauna fitness, massages

Therme Geinberg****
* Nordic walking, qigong. Half board starting at EUR 54 per person.

D irectly connected to the spa, the 4-star Vitalhotel features a number

of all-in attractions: The three-water world with thermal, fresh, and
salt water to relax in, and a unique Caribbean salt-water lagoon with
white sands and a sauna oasis in the sauna garden, for an exotic holiday
experience all year round.
3 days/2 nights of well-being including buffet breakfast, spa and
sauna, and much more, starting from EUR 192 per person sharing a
double room.

Information & Bookings. Information & Bookings. Kurzentrum

Vitalhotel Therme Geinberg Ludwigstorff, A-2405 Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
A-4943 Geinberg Tel. +43 (0)2165/626 17
Tel. +43 (0)7723/85 01-3015 Fax: +43 (0)2165/639 48
vitalhotel@therme-geinberg.at reception@therme-carnuntum.at
www.therme-geinberg.at www.therme-carnuntum.at

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Fit as a Fiddle in 2009
A t the Upper Austrian “springs of health” everything revolves
around well-being. Here, balancing body and soul is not only
an empty phrase, but comes to life in thoughtfully crafted health
programmes: modern therapeutic centres, superior medical
competence, exclusive accommodation, fine dining, and natural
scenery that is perfect for exercise and meditation are the key
ingredients of our success.
Alongside the popular spa in Geinberg or the Hotel & Spa Lebens-
quell Bad Zell, new openings have been planned for 2009. The
EurothermenResort Bad Ischl has undergone a complete facelift;
also in Bad Ischl, chosen by the Austrian emperor Francis Joseph
for his summer retreat, the Vital Resort Villa Seilern exudes a touch
of nostalgia; and the revamped EurothermenResort Bad Hall
spoils the visitor with choices.
If water is your favourite element, Upper Austria will not
disappoint you: six designated institutions make it a true expert
in modern-day Kneipp treatment.

Information. Upper Austrian Tourist Board

Oberösterreich Tourismus Information
A-4041 Linz, Freistädter Strasse 119
Tel. +43 (0)732/22 10 22
info@oberoesterreich.at
www.gesundheitsurlaub.at

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Breathe Yourself Free!
On verdant green pastures and gracious mountains.
ow come rambling in the mountains
H restores depleted energies and instils a
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zest for living? It’s the oxygen that we draw in
with the crystal-clear air that puts us into
near-euphoria. Even Emperor Francis Joseph
and his wife Sisi came to Bad Ischl for its
healthy air and beneficial climate and had their
summer residence built here. Climatic resorts
are characterised by low levels of pollutants and
a high oxygen concentration in the ambient air.
Depending on their location, the climate is either
moderate or stimulating and promotes recovery,
recuperation, and well-being. The Semmering is
a high-altitude resort with a curative climate.
Owing to its vicinity to Vienna, it has a century-
old tradition. The nearby resorts of Puchberg am
Schneeberg, Reichenau an der Rax, or Baden
bei Wien, are frequented for their mildly ani-
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Welltain – Fitness Formula in the
Mountains in Lech am Arlberg
mating climate and its curative properties for
cardio-vascular diseases. Walking there works
as a genuine climatic therapy. The resorts in the
Styrian Krakau valley are well-known for their
many curative climatic properties. In these lovely
natural surroundings, patients recovering from
an acute disease or surgery, or suffering from
exhaustion and thyroid dysfunctions, will
recuperate sooner. >
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Fresh Air at High Altitudes
The climatic effect at high altitudes over
1,500 m is different from that at moderate
altitudes. The absence of pollen in the ambient
air, the low presence of mites in house dust, and
the low levels of mould spores all contribute to
the absence of allergens at high altitudes.
Spending two, or even better three, weeks
at high altitudes brings significant relief to
allergy patients with sustained effect.
The air quality at altitudes above 1,500 m
moreover helps alleviate asthmatic conditions,
chronic bronchitis, circulatory dysfunctions,
and skin diseases. Galtür and Obergurgl, two
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villages in Tirol, or Planneralm in Styria provide
ideal conditions.
Recovery on the Highest Levels
Stays at altitudes of more than 1,200 m have a
proven beneficial effect on the body. Welltain
institutions on the Arlberg have capitalised on this
finding. Professional Welltain coaches put together
a programme that is geared to your individual
fitness and personal predilections. Moreover, they
will guide visitors in Nordic walking and hiking
tours, stretching, workout or relaxation exercises.
These comprehensive recovery programmes have
an immense regenerative effect and boost your
Climatic cures
* Lassnitzhöhe. This health resort
has a curative climate and is set in lovely
surroundings near Graz. Several facilities
offer health medicine in combination with
sports and performance diagnositics.
www.lassnitzhoehe.at
* Climatic health resort Reichenau
an der Rax. “Cable-car and chalets” is
the motto under which you can ride up the
Rax cable car to unspoilt nature and walk
on manicured trails in ultra-pure air.
www.tiscover.at/reichenau.noe
* Alpine wellness. Leading wellness
hotels in the Salzburger Land, Tirol, and
Carinthia have joined forces under the
“Alpine Wellness” quality seal. Their recipe
for well-being is a good mix of health,
fitness, and recovery in tune with nature.
www.alpinewellness.at
* Allergen-free in East Tirol.
Both the village of Matrei and the Deffe-
regen valley in East Tirol boast a number
of certified hotels, guesthouses, and farms
which cater specifically to allergy patients.
www.osttirol.com
* Bärnkopf. This small village lies in
the very heart of Austria’s largest closed
forest area. At 1,000 m altitude, this
climatic health resort is the highest-lying
village in the Waldviertel region. There is a
wide selection of walking trails, a pond for
swimming, and cross-country skiing trails
in winter. www.baernkopf.at
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1 Drawing a breath of mountain air at the
lookout on Pyramidenkogel with views of
lake Wörthersee.
2 Unspoilt nature in Lower Austria. Breathing
deeply and letting go.
3 Exercise helps you find your inner balance
to counter the stress and strain of
workaday routines.
well-being even long after. Another positive spin-
off is that just staying at higher altitudes burns a
greater amount of calories, and the exercise
programme helps shed unwanted pounds without
painful dieting. www.welltain.at •
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Brine. A natural salt water spring containing mineral salts is called brine. The substances Tirol
in the water, such as iodine, sulphur, or carbonic acid, stimulate the human organism. Brine
baths are used for the treatment of skin diseases, rheumatic complaints, and metabolic
disorders. Inhaling brine-containing vapour helps alleviate respiratory diseases.

Children’s Hotel St. Zeno****

F amily & Spa: Baby-sitting and child-minding from 0 years, baby phone
in every room, and daily wellness and relaxation treatments until 11
p.m. are an invitation to parents to unwind and indulge. “Water & Salt”:
7 nights for 2 adults, 1 child (0-6 years) in a 27 m2 family room. All inclu-
sive: buffet breakfast, lunch snack, afternoon coffee/cakes, set evening
dinner with choice of main course (vegetarian or reduced-calorie regime
according to Montignac), soft drinks
* baby-sitting, child-minding 60
hours/week
* *salt grotto
(20 t of Himalaya salt)
floatarium (natural salt-brine

Hotel Pfandler *
tank in the pyramid)
water-light indoor pool
salt-

H otel Pfandler enjoys a quiet location in green surroundings. A place

to visit if holidays for you mean sports, the great outdoors, water, * in summer: all cable car
rides in Serfaus/Fiss/Ladis
recreation, and enjoyment all wrapped up in one. Expect traditional Package price: EUR 1490
hospitality, a cosy atmosphere, casual sophistication, as well as superb (6-20 Dec 2008, 18-25
dining. Relax in Tyrolese style in our vitality world – just feel at ease and April, mid-June to mid-
enjoy your holidays to your heart’s content. Oct 2009)
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Information & Bookings. Information & Bookings.

****Hotel Das Pfandler Kinderhotel St.Zeno
Familie Anton & Andrea Entner A-6534 Serfaus, St. Zeno 3
A-6213 Pertisau/Achensee/Tirol Tel. +43 (0)5476/63 28
Tel. +43 (0)5243/52 23, Fax: ext. -62 st.zeno@kinderhotel.com
info@pfandler.at, www.pfandler.at www.kinderhotel.com

Hiking on the Eagle’s Wings
2 80 km long, the Eagle Trail crossing Tirol is the longest long-distance
hiking trail in Europe. Uniformly signposted by pictograms and with
detailed descriptions, it takes visitors to the heart of nature.
On 23 legs and countless walks you can explore the scenic beauty and
noteworthy sites in the Tirol, from St. Johann in the Tirolese Unterland,
passing the Wilder Kaiser mountain range, the Brandenberg alps, the Rofan
and Karwendel mountains, reaching the Lechtals alps and finally St. Anton
am Arlberg. Some sections require experience in mountaineering; most,
however, can be easily negotiated by leisurely walkers. All you need is a
light rucksack on the Eagle Trail, as you will find plenty of inns, lodges, and
alpine shelters lining the way to spend the night and, naturally, to stop for a
rest. You may also book a local mountain and hiking guide who is intimately
familiar with the route and will share with you interesting information about
the region.
For an exact description of the trail and the requirements for the different
legs, see www.adlerweg.tirol.at

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Healing Powers
On a Discovery Tour to the Treasures of Nature
riginally, the people from Gastein were
O searching for gold, when they drove a gallery
into the Radhausberg mountain. What they were to
discover was a treasure of far greater value: the air
in the humid cave seemed to have a beneficial
effect. As if by a miracle, miners found their
rheumatic complaints, asthma, or skin diseases
suddenly abated. What was a mystery for the
miners at the time has been scientifically validated
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today: the humid and warm air, in combination
with the elevated radon concentration, acted as a
powerful climatic healer. Today, a modern pit train
takes patients 2.5 km into the mountain, where
they can rest on comfortable loungers. Many
experience an alleviation of their pain that lasts for
months. The health centre in Bad Zell harnesses
the healing properties of radon; here this noble
gas is found in the water. Since it would evaporate
prematurely in a thermal water pool, the best
curative effect can be attained in the bath tubs
in the radonarium. These baths strengthen the
immune system and alleviate the pain of patients
suffering from rheumatic or degenerative
complaints. Mankind has used curative springs
of this kind for centuries. In Bad Sauerbrunn,
a magnesium-rich spring with the highest
concentration in Austria has its source 1,000 m
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below ground. Here, you can drink yourself
healthy on the water, which has a high concentra-
tion of minerals and trace elements, and gives
a boost to your stomach and kidneys. The
sulphurous thermal water found in Baden near

1 Healthy steam bath with Himalaya salt in
the Lady Spa of Wellness-Residenz
Schalber in Serfaus.
2 Harnessing the healing properties of sage.
3 Kneipp pool in the Grosses Walsertal,
recreation for adults and children.
© CORBIS, VORARLBERG TOURISMUS/MOMA
2 www.paracelsusbad.at
Vienna soothes rheumatic and skin diseases,
whereas the acidulous water in Bad Tatzmannsdorf
helps alleviate fatigue symptoms.
Recuperation in the Earth’s Primeval
Landscapes
Highland and low-lying moors have existed in
Austria since the glacial periods. They contain
one of the most effective and versatile natural
remedies. In our fast-paced times, many revert
to this oldest magic medicinal weapon to nurture
body and soul with the primeval force of the Earth.
Curative bog has an anti-inflammatory, palliative,
and invigorating effect and is used in rheumatology,
Places of Healing
* Curative climatic gallery Friedrich.
The air in the curative climatic gallery in
Bad Bleiberg in Carinthia is free of nega-
tive stress factors. The extremely high air
humidity of 99-100% and a constant
temperature of +8° C alleviate stress
symptoms, chronic respiratory diseases,
and allergies.
www.heilklimastollen.at
* Paracelsus Bad & Kurhaus.
Relax in the lovely city of Salzburg in 34°
C warm water. The therapeutic programme
includes soothing and curative bog baths,
as well as the professional treatment of
respiratory diseases.
* Moorheilbad Harbach. After a
bath in freshly cut curative bog, you can
delightfully relax on the Energy Island,
a warm sandbed surrounded by a
kaleidoscope of colours, scents, and
sounds, and let your thoughts wander
off to the land of dreams.
www.moorheilbad-harbach.at
* Hotel Lebensquell Bad Zell.
In Bad Zell, curative baths are combined
with a stay in a cold chamber. Spending
2-3 minutes in chilly -110° C is an ideal
preparation for physiotherapeutic exer-
cises under the guidance of trained
experts. www.lebensquell-badzell.com
gynaecology, and dermatology. Moorbad
Schwanberg is one of Austria’s many resorts
using curative bogs. Set in a former Capuchin
monastery, it overlooks the Styrian foothills. The
range of treatments administered includes curative
bog, as well as therapeutic fasting, massages,
and exercise.
Kur- und Gesundheitshotel Moorbad Grosspertholz
in the Lower Austrian Waldviertel region has cura-
tive bog treatments, as well as electrogalvanic
baths and underwater jet massages on its therapy
programme. Its picture-book setting makes it an
ideal base for various outdoor activities.
www.moorbad-grosspertholz.com •
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Vorarlberg H o m e o p a t h y . “Similia similibus curentur”, like is cured by like, is the conceptual
basis for homeopathy. This method of healing was founded by the physician and chemist
Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843). Homeopathy uses substances that cause symptoms in
healthy individuals to cure disease that causes the same symptoms in a sick person.

Health Hotel Bad Reuthe****

E xperience health as pleasure at Bad Reuthe with its
natural peat resources and an iron spring. The family-
run hotel has a wealth of programmes promoting health and
well-being, especially for the back, the muscles, and the
joints. Applications of fresh bog, a large health department,
medical attendance, experienced physiotherapists, massages,
wide-ranging beauty, activity and fitness programmes,
magnificent mountain scenery, a new thermal spa with three
large indoor pools and a garden pool (32° C also in winter),
a new light-flooded sauna, and a wellness complex with a
hamam, all in a modern, simple design. Open all year round.

* Medical supervision

** Physiotherapy with experienced physiotherapists

Medical and special massages

** Medicinal baths
Customised therapy programme

* Thermal spa and garden pool

Information & Bookings.

Gesundhotel Bad Reuthe****
A-6870 Reuthe
Tel. +43 (0)5514/22 65-0, Fax: ext. -100
office@badreuthe.at
www.badreuthe.at

The Mayr Regime
I n the late 19th century, the Austrian physician Franz Xaver Mayr was the
first western doctor to discover that the intestines are the most vital
organ for a human being’s biological strength and the seat of good health.
Whoever has undergone a Mayr cure will change not only their eating
habits, but also their awareness of the importance of nutrition. They will
learn to reinterpret the notions of hunger and satiation, and they will finish
their therapy revived and reborn. This curative regime is available all over
Austria at pleasant spa hotels.
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Patients benefit from medical supervision throughout their stay.
Doctors also decide whether guests should take up gentle exercising
or regenerative therapies in addition to the recommended daily walks.
At the “MAYR and more Golfhotel” (www.mayrandmore.at) on lake
Wörthersee, you can put in a leisurely round of golf, and Hotel Spanberger
(www.spanberger.at) in Gröbming offers cranio-sacral osteopathy.
At the Rikatschwende health centre in Vorarlberg, you may book
entire sports packages in combination with a Mayr cure.
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FOR SELF-REFLECTION.

Up in the Alps, you’ve got a long way away from it all, and life looks and feels different. That has to do with the stunning scenery but also
with the clear mountain air. By stimulating the metabolism, it gives you a tingling sense of wellbeing. Feed all your senses on this heady mix
of beauty and health for a palpable long-term benefit.
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Burgenland R e fle x o lo g y .
Reflexology stimulates different parts of the body by pressure and
massage in order to prompt a healing process. This method is based on the belief that
certain zones on your hand, feet, and ears are linked with internal organs and parts of the
body through nerve (so-called “reflex”) pathways. One of the most popular alternative

Burgenland Thermal World
T he businesses of the Burgenland Thermal World strive for excellence
when it comes to offering high-quality health programmes by profes-
sionally trained therapists.
The quality seal as an indicator of quality. The officially recognised
Best Health Austria quality seal, valid all over the European Union, is a sin-
gular quality initiative and designed to help health tourists find their bear-
ings in the European thicket of indicators in the areas of wellness, curative
treatments, rehabilitation, and clinics. It guarantees a defined standard of
excellence, using uniform criteria for the whole of Austria. Four businesses
in the Thermal World have already earned themselves the Best Health Aus-
tria – Bronze quality seal: the GesundheitsZentrum in Bad Sauerbrunn, the
Kur- & Thermenhotel***** and the A*V*I*T*A**** Superior Thermen Well-
ness Hotel in Bad Tatzmannsdorf, as well as the Golf & Thermenhotel**** in
Stegersbach.
Fit in 100 Days. At the GesundheitsZentrum Bad Sauerbrunn at the foot
the Rosalia mountains, you can get a thorough checkup of your fitness
under expert guidance. At his own Bergmüller Competence Centre, Heini
Bergmüller developed a concept that focuses on tailor-made therapy and
fitness programmes under the motto “Your health is your power!”
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A Paradise for Babies and Parents. Sonnentherme Lutzmannsburg-
Frankenau in sunny central Burgenland is a European leader in promoting
the healthy development of babies and infants. To cater individually to the
needs of all age groups, three distinct zones – Babyworld, FunnyWaters,
and Silent Dome – have been set up with great care. A resort to spend
happy moments in with those you love.
Enjoying the Pleasures of Life. Bad Tatzmannsdorf is an idyllic village
nestled in the gently rolling hills of Southern Burgenland. Throughout his-
tory, people came here to take the waters. In recent years, this time-hon-
oured, classic health resort turned into one of Austria’s most state-of-the
art wellness and health spas. The Burgenland spa is a genuine temple of
indulgence. Its Spannonia – Garden of Eden Sauna, a superlative sauna
complex, is still a well-kept secret for rest-seeking spa lovers desirous to
keep aloof from the all-too-familiar frenzy of water chutes and the like.
Spa & Golf Combo. In the heart of Austria’s largest golf course, the 50-
hole Lafnitztal-Stegersbach golf circuit, water lovers will find cascade, ath-
letic, wave, and children’s pools, a white-water torrent, and two tube
chutes, which all promise a delightful spa experience. If doing nothing is
your holiday mantra, then try a water canoodling twosome. The spa water
has a particularly soothing effect on irritated skin and will give it a silky-
smooth feel!

Informationen.
Thermenwelt Burgenland
A-7400 Oberwart, Waldmüllergasse 2–4
Tel. +43 (0)3352/313 13-0
info@thermenwelt.at
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healing methods and the most universally known technique today is foot reflexology. Burgenland
Upon treatment, the practitioner scans the patient’s feet and massages them with deep,
pulling motions. If the pressure applied to a reflex point is painful, this may be suggestive
of a disorder of the organ corresponding with that point.

Bad Sauerbrunn
W here health comes from the innards of the earth. The unique flair of
this historic spa, with its elegant villas that date back to imperial
times, has a fascinating appeal for visitors coming for a relaxing stay or to
take the waters. Cycling and hiking in the shade of woodland canopies, a
new panoramic lookout, and signposted Nordic walking and mountain
biking trails provide ample opportunity for outdoor activities.
Come summer, you will find diversion and entertainment at concerts
in the spa park’s music pavilion or strolling through the rose garden,
relishing the fragrance of almost 2000 rose bushes. Come winter,
thousands of visitors flock from far and wide to Bad Sauerbrunn, legendary
for its Christmas trees, to marvel and gaze at the beautiful spa park all
spruced up for Christmas. The modern health centre uses the mineral
medicinal thermal water that is found here at a spring temperature of
40° C. Also, drinking cures using the medicinal acidulous water from
the 100 m-deep hot springs in Sauerbrunn are administered upon
medical prescription.
Ease instead of tension, healthy exercise instead of haste, regain your
inner balance, enjoy Sauerbrunn!
Municipality of Bad Sauerbrunn: Tel. +43(0) 26 25/322 03;
Fax: +43(0) 26 25/32 30 09, post@bad-sauerbrunn.bgld.gv.at
www.bad-sauerbrunn.at, www.bad-sauerbrunn.info

Health Centre
F or over 100 years, the Bad Sauerbrunn health centre has been a place
for rest and relaxation. Pro Ageing: Learn to live, laugh, run again, to eat
sensibly but with enjoyment – in the idyllic setting of Bad Sauerbrunn at the
foot of the Rosalia mountains, with woodlands nearby, yet in the heart of
town. The health centre is a lavish sanctuary of vitality and well-being,
applying three curative agents found in Bad Sauerbrunn – acidulous water
for the signature drinking cure, hot springs used in balneotherapy for the
muscular-skeletal system, CO2 dry gas to treat impairments of the arterial
blood supply, venous leg disorders, and labile and functional hypertonia.
Bergmüller Kompetenz-Zentrum for preventative health care, cardio
fitness and rehabilitation, slow ageing, weight reduction, recreational
sports/endurance and strength.
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Health Special: Spa and leisure for health-minded visitors plus

Bergmüller bonus.
Three nights in a cosy room with vitality half board, free admission to the
thermal spa, one full-body massage, sun bed, activity programme and – as
a bonus – a controlled training unit on the bicycle ergometer or treadmill
with four lactate readings, including cardiac frequency measurement and
training recommendation.
Price per person starting at EUR 295 (bookable Mon-Fri only).

Information & Bookings.

GesundheitsZentrum Bad Sauerbrunn
A-7202 Bad Sauerbrunn, Hartigg. 4
Tel. +43 (0)2625/300-0, Fax: ext.-820
info@die-heiltherme.at
www.die-heiltherme.at

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Burgenland M e d ic in a l fa s tin g .
Spiritually, fasting has a long tradition as it cleanses the body
and purges the mind. Modern-day medicinal fasting, however, has mostly therapeutic
reasons. Without caloric intake, the metabolism falls into reserve mode and draws on
the body’s own energy reserves. Rheumatic, liver, intestinal, and skin diseases can be

Bad Tatzmannsdorf......As good as it gets!

T he classical spa in the midst of the Southern Burgenland spa
region has developed into a health resort, offering curative and
spa treatments as well as activity programmes that are unique in their
combination in Austria.

Since time immemorial, the human being has been seen as one in
Bad Tatzmannsdorf, and treated at the very roots, namely body and mind.
Nature has endowed this small town with three natural curative agents,
which unfold a unique effect reinforced by state-of-the art spa medicine.

Everyday life makes huge demands on our body, mind, and spirit.
Life and work often tend to fall out of sync. Especially then it is difficult
to disconnect and tune in with one’s inner self. Well-balanced nutrition,
a sufficient measure of outdoor exercise, inner balance, and a tailor-made
medical health programme are important factors for your overall
equilibrium.

In Bad Tatzmannsdorf, you will find the best possible conditions and
competent partners who can work wonders for your recreation and health.

Information:
Bad Tatzmannsdorf Guest Information
A-7431 Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Joseph-Haydn-Platz 3
Tel. +43 (0)3353/70 15, Fax: ext. -14
info@bad.tatzmannsdorf.at
www.bad.tatzmannsdorf.at

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Kur- & Thermenhotel***** Bad Tatzmannsdorf

T asteful and elegantly appointed rooms and a fairly large thermal spa.
The hotel is all sophistication and laid-back charm.” (quote from the
Relax Guide 2008)
* 2 relaxing massages with essential oils (50 min each)
massage of your choice (25 min) * 1 special

4,000 m2 “sanctuary for the senses” – the ultimate spa, sauna, and
Bye-bye to back pain: 7 nights with extended board sensory experience.

** 1 health-active cocktail
* * 1 Kieser training selection back check
2 Dorso plus training sessions health-active workouts
Price per person sharing double room EUR 966, supplement of EUR 20 per
person/day from 11.12.-31.12.2009

Information & Bookings.

Kur- & Thermenhotel
A-7431 Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Elisabeth-A. 1
Tel. +43 (0)3353/85 81-7160
info@kur-undthermenhotel.at
www.kur-undthermenhotel.at

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effectively treated in this manner with medical supervision. A popular fasting method is the Lower Austria / Salzburger Land
Schroth cure, named after its inventor Johann Schroth (1798-1856). A special dietary regime,
in combination with dry and drinking days, as well as damp steam wraps, detoxifies the body
and activates its self-healing powers.

Kurhotel Pirawarth
T he antidote to stress and strain! Take time out, leave
your everyday worries behind, and enjoy the tranquil
Weinviertel.

The spacious hotel lobby is dominated by a curative water

fountain. The cosy fireside lounge is open to all guests. A
library and an infrared cabin on the upper floors serve
as retreat and diverting pastime. All guest rooms are
air-conditioned, have a balcony, and are equipped to a
superior standard.

For outdoor sport activities, there is a nearby tennis court,

Nordic walking routes, equestrian farms, and many hiking
trails amidst splendid natural scenery.

Plenty of relaxing activities beckon in the lovingly designed

wellness facilities with a relaxation area, and soothing
therapies such as Ayurveda or water shiatsu.

Prices for a weekend of well-being start at EUR 215.

Information & Bookings.

Kurhotel Pirawarth Prevention and Therapy
A-2222 Bad Pirawarth, Kurhausstrasse 100
Tel. +43 (0)2574/291 60, Fax: ext. -48
info@kurhotel-pirawarth.at
www.kurhotel-pirawarth.at

Dr. Nuhr Cure and Gastein Valley – Fountain of Vitality

Rehabilitation Centre R e-energise in the cosy setting
of Hotel St. Georg on the thou-

F or over fifty years, the Nuhr Centre has been an internationally

renowned family-run health clinic. Success rests on medical excellence
and therapeutic competence, in combination with the right dosage of
sand-year-old springs of the Gastein
thermal water, in combination with
a regenerative and cleansing cure
treatments at regular intervals. The 100,000 volt therapy, a specific form designed by Dr. Mayr. Enjoy the
of high-frequency electrotherapy, is a special pain therapy and is funda- sauna adventure world, relaxing
mental in the treatment of conditions of the spine and the vertebral disks, special massages, shiatsu and
rheumatic complaints, impaired circulation, as well as for stroke patients qigong, or succumb to the rejuve-
and patients suffering from chronic pain. The clinic also specialises in nating treatments of our beautician.
rehabilitation after joint surgery and in artificial joint replacements. Savour the deliciously light food
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prepared by our chef, the beautiful

wines, or your own customised
dietary regime. The price includes:
morning workout, qigong, guided walks, 25% green fee discount on
the Gastein golf course.
Spa package (14 days): starting at EUR 1127, Mayr Test & Try week:
starting at EUR 948, Phytomer week: starting at EUR 749.50.

Information & Bookings. Nuhr-Zentrum Information & Bookings. Hotel St. Georg****
A-3541 Senftenberg, Im Grund 40 A-5630 Bad Hofgastein
Tel. +43 (0)2719/22 21-0, Fax: ext. -224 Tel. +43 (0)6432/61 00-0
info@nuhr.at Fax: +43 (0)6432/61 00-61
info@bandscheibenprobleme.at info@stgeorg.com
www.nuhr.at www.stgeorg.com

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The ease of Being
Recovery for all the Senses
irst, we meet under the lime tree to discuss
F what’s up,” explains Christa Seidl from the
Haberzettl farm in Carinthia with a smile on her
face. “Every child is allowed to choose his or her
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own favourite pet to look after and is in charge of
feeding and cuddling it!” Rural surroundings, life
that is in tune with nature, and a family atmos-
phere are the main reasons why many people
spend their holidays on a farm.
1 Relaxing and finding inner balance with
yoga.
2 Exploring flora and fauna at a health farm
in Tirol.
3 A good book in a hammock helps cast
away workaday routines.
At Austria’s specially-labelled health farms, the
hosts are well-versed in all matters health, rooms
are furnished with natural material and fabrics,
and breakfast consists of organic produce and a
whole-food corner. A herbal tea bar, a fitness
room, sports and Kneipp facilities are further
attributes required to qualify as a health farm.
At the Lamprechtshof, traditional alpine farming
and forestry are still cultivated today. The owners
have converted their estate into the first wellness
farm in the Alps.
If you fear being overwhelmed by all that
wellness, why not simply enjoy the crisp and
fresh mountain air, unwind and relax, or take a
walk to the Lamprechtsalm mountain chalet,
where visitors are treated to home-made
produce such as bread, cheese, and cider.
In contrast, Rechbergerhof in Upper Austria,
Complete Relaxation
* Posch’nhof. Here, everything is
dedicated to “medicine from the field,”
which you may learn to prepare hands-on.
Or re-energise during walks on power
trails and a recreational parcours.
www.poschnhof.at
* Hügellandhof. Gabi, the landlady,
will guide you through the herbal garden
and explain how herbal salts are prepared.
In the autumn, hand-collected sweet
chestnuts are roasted in the bonfire.
www.huegellandhof.at
* Lamprechthof. Austria’s first
wellness farm offers massages with
meditative music, a sauna with colour light
treatment, and a waterfall. Not to forget
the mouth-watering delicacies Grandma
Krimhilde concocts for her guests.
www.wellness-bauernhof.at
* Sivananda Yoga Seminarhaus.
Yoga centre in Reith near Kitzbühl offering
outdoor courses and training programmes
for yoga devotees. www.sivananda.at
features all the amenities of a health farm,
as well as meditation and mental training.
At one of many yoga centres, guests can
experience Austria from an altogether different
angle. Unspoilt nature, towering mountain peaks,
and secluded tranquillity all provide for an ideal
setting for tuning in to your inner self and
rebalancing your body during a yoga stay.
Holidays in a monastery like at the seminar
and health centre at Kloster Pernegg are a
genuine source of vital and, if so desired, spiritual
energy. The seminar programmes range from
fasting to stress reduction. Sauna and massages
round up the offerings for body and mind.
And since convents have the longest conceivable
tradition as guesthouses, you may expect a
specially warm and personal welcome. Whether
health training or spiritual guidance is your
passion, you are bound to encounter an
altogether different dimension of life. •
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Vorarlberg F a n g o .
A therapy that uses hot curative mud from finely ground mineral-rich
volcanic rock, mixed with thermal water, applied mainly to soothe rheumatic complaints,
sore muscles, as well as chronic ailments of the musculo-skeletal system and
the urinary tract.

Naturally! Well-being in the Bregenzerwald.

T he Bregenzerwald is a holiday region for lovers of fine treats, for
discoverers, and for those who appreciate the tranquil beauties of
nature. Blessed with an enchanting nature, a charming mix of gently rolling
hills and imposing peaks, lush green pastures, and silent forests. Ambitious
chefs serve regional delicacies such as the finest cheese along the
Bregenzerwald CheeseRoute. Friendly and dedicated hosts have ample
experience in pampering their guests to the hilt. The health and wellness
hotels in the Bregenzerwald propose baths in natural curative bog, Kneipp
cures, massages, therapeutic exercise programmes, beauty treatments,
and fasting cures. There is an innovative and healthy touch to Ingo Metzler’s
skin-care products based on whey, and to the mare-milk line of beauty
products marketed by the Steurer family.
In the summer and in the winter, the villages in the Bregenzerwald arrange
well-being programmes for contemplative holiday-makers as well as those
of a more active bent. Enrolment is mostly for free. The daily programme has
several attractions in store: snow shoe tours, Nordic walking classes, walks
for all senses, and more. Since time immemorial, water from placid mountain
lakes to thundering waterfalls has had a magic attraction and shaped human
and cultural life in the Bregenzerwald. Several pathways lead to water,
across water, or – barefoot – through water. And even in the concerts of the
Schubertiade festival, water occasionally plays a leading part.
Bregenzerwald Guest Card
The Bregenzerwald Guest Card is available from May to late October for
visitors staying a minimum of three nights in the Bregenzerwald. It entitles
holders to any number of rides on public buses and cable cars in the region,
free admission to open-air pools, and discounts with many partner
businesses.

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Information & Bookings.

Bregenzerwald Tourismus
A-6863 Egg, Impulszentrum 1135
Tel. +43 (0)5512/23 65, Fax: +43 (0)5512/30 10
info@bregenzerwald.at
www.bregenzerwald.at

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Spa Region
Bad Waltersdorf !UFFEN
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Peace. Relaxation. Active Recreation.
Be enveloped in warmth and harmony! Right from the spring, the curative thermal
water flows at a temperature of 28-37° C to the basins of the Bad Walterdorf spa
and the hotels’ private spas. Unwind in the Bad Waltersdorf spa region, which is
set in the gently rolling hills of Eastern Styria. Savour culinary specialities from
wine taverns and star-studded restaurants. Let yourself be uplifted and feel the
positive vital energy of the region.
All spa programmes at a glance: www.badwaltersdorf.com
Bad Waltersdorf gift voucher:
Give a special gift to your loved ones, friends,
or relatives. Quick and easy to order at
www.badwaltersdorf.com
Hotel Thermenhof Paierl ((((Superior
A-8271 Bad Waltersdorf, Wagerberg 120, Tel. +43(0)3333/2801
Fax ext. 400, e-mail: paierl@thermenhof.at, www.thermenhof.at
Asia meets Styria
Reaching home and being in tune with one’s inner self. Enjoy the Thermenhof’s
philosophy of “Asia meets Styria.” where an Asian-inspired ambiance and holistic
medicine meet cosy Styrian atmosphere and hospitality. Our “Well-In” services are
the key to holistic well-being, sublime dining, and wellness. International and Asian
curative treatments will reinvigorate your body, uplift the mind, and deepen spiritual
awareness. Enjoy our thermal and wellness facilities, which comprise 3 thermal pools,
an all-year outdoor pool, as well as a sauna adventure world.
A useful hint: Paierl-Arrival-Mileage Bonus! Details at: www.thermenhof.at
“Amber”
nights all-inclusive, daily activity and relax
programme, 1 partial massage per person
per person sharing a double
room, starting at EUR 238
Information Office A-8271 Bad Waltersdorf, Hauptplatz 90, Tel.: +43 (0)3333 / 3150, Fax: ext.-15, info@badwaltersdorf.com, www.badwaltersdorf.com
Hotel & Spa Der Steirerhof ((((( Bad Waltersdorf
A-8271 Bad Waltersdorf, Tel: +43 (0)3333 / 3211-0, Fax: ext. -444,
www.dersteirerhof.at, reservierung@dersteirerhof.at
Snug & Comfortable
Luxuriant holidays at the Steirerhof will do you a world of good, regardless of the weather
outside. Immerse yourself into the Steirerhof water world with its 6 pools – always heated to
a perfect temperature – and try out the Top-Active programme to find out about new forms
of exercise. Give into the charms of the hotel’s private 60,000 m² gardens. At sunset, savour
the acclaimed Styrian-Mediterranean cuisine on a romance-laced night, dining on what is
certainly Styria’s loveliest terrace. The hotel’s own medically supervised Vital & Spa depart-
ment, a Chinese physician, cosy rooms with a balcony, and a state-of-the art gym are all
ingredients that promise undiluted holiday enjoyment all year round, at bargain rates to boot!
“Steirerhof Test & Try Days”
2 nights incl. extended half board and all other
Steirerhof treats
per person sharing a
double room starting at EUR 274
Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Bad Waltersdorf ((((
A-8271 Bad Waltersdorf 352, Tel: +43 (0)1 / 60540-20, Fax: ext. -9720
badwaltersdorf@falkensteiner.com; www.badwaltersdorf.falkensteiner.com
Lifestyle, Wellness, Golf & Indulgence
Opening in early 2009, the new Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Bad Waltersdorf is an ideal
place to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to recharge spent
batteries. Energy comes from the famous thermal water and the supreme wellness
programme featuring “Styrian Natural Wellness,” which uses typical natural products
from Styria. A freshly interpreted dining experience and an 18-hole golf course right
at the hotel will turn your stay into a memorable holiday!
Opening Package
2 nights with deluxe half board, free use of the
Acquapura SPA wellness facilities, daily
programme of activities, 1 wellness treatment
per person sharing a
double room from EUR 222
Bad Radkersburg in Motion

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Information and Enquiries: Bad Radkersburg Tourist Board

8490 Bad Radkersburg | Austria
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 Recreation
P i l a t e s . Inspired by far Eastern techniques such as yoga, Joseph Hubert Pilates Styria / Upper Austria /
(1880-1967) developed a stretching and toning programme, with exercises that Burgenland
revolve around focused breathing, concentration, relaxation, and body awareness.
Pilates improves your posture, and tones and shapes the body.

Along the Southern Styrian wine route...

... wine is considered an ideal go-between among people. Even if you hold different
views on the world, it is easy to strike up a conversation. And wine links up the villages
along the Southern Styrian wine route which extend a heart-felt welcome to their
guests. Wine-making today comes in tandem with modern architectural design, which
acts as a stunning showcase for wine-makers and the wines they produce. And it
makes visible the ways in which the vineyards were tended by generations of vintners
and how old customs and traditions are being cultivated. Along the Southern Styrian
Wine Route, the outdoor dining season starts when the rest of Austria still shivers from
chilly spells. With all that vibrant life, the Southern Styrian Wine Route has lost nothing
of its charming appeal. Amidst vineyards, superb lookouts, and a surfeit of activities
to fill your day is where the notion of “feeling good” is reinvented.

Come summer, and with rising temperatures, the pleasantly cool wine arbours turn
into fabulous open air stages: concerts, summer parties, or culinary highlights. Rustic
wine taverns and restaurants subscribe to one and the same philosophy in a country
that is famed for its pumpkin seed oil, “Sterz” (a simple rural dish similar to polenta),
and white wine. The savoury cuisine of the Southern Styrian wine country makes
the best of Nature’s larder. A region made for indulgence.

Information & Bookings.

Die Südsteirische Weinstrasse
© D I E S Ü D S T E I R I S C H E W E I N S T R A S S E , S O N N E N L A N D M I T T E L B U R G E N L A N D I N F O , FA L K E N S T E I N E R H O T E L & S PA B A D L E O N F E L D E N * * * * , K A E R N T E N T O U R I S M U S / R O D A C H

Tel. +43 (0)3454/70 70 10 or

+43 (0)3453/39 22
info@suedsteirischeweinstrasse.at
www.suedsteirischeweinstrasse.at

Central Burgenland Sun Country

A ustria’s sunniest days. The Central Burgenland Sun Country offers a
good mix of spa, sports, and wellness holidays. Wellness addicts and
their families are perfectly looked after at the Lutzmannsburg-Frankenau
sun spa. Visitors may enjoy the pleasures of a cycling tour-cum-picnic
in the vineyards that produce the region’s signature wine, the
Blaufränkischer, or taste an exquisite drop of red wine at one of many
acclaimed wine-makers. Rustic inns and hospitable wine-taverns always
bid a warm welcome to visitors and invite them to stay. Cycling, walking,
Indulgence Redefined Nordic walking – there are many different routes to exploring the region,
along colourful fields,

N ewly opening in early 2009 in the Upper Austrian Mühlviertel.

Come and fall in love with the Upper Austrian Mühlviertel region in the
spring of 2009 when the new Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Bad Leonfelden is
shady woodland, and
laid-back villages. Castles,
fortresses, museums, and
to open, featuring a 2000 m2 Acquapura Spa wellness complex designed
a string of festivals and
after the “Five Elements of Well-being” according to Kneipp, ultra-modern
cultural events dot the
rooms, lifestyle dining with a Mediterranean touch, and an ample sports
annual cultural calendar
portfolio. Enjoy nature, peace and tranquillity, or sport activities.
and bear testimony to a
This new four-star hotel creates a new interpretation of indulgence. vibrant cultural life.

Information & Bookings. Information & Bookings.

Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Bad Leonfelden**** Sonnenland Mittelburgenland Info
A-4190 Bad Leonfelden, Wallseerstrasse 10 A-7361 Lutzmannsburg, Thermengelände 1
Tel. +43 (0)1/605 40 20, Fax: ext. -9720 Tel. +43 (0)2615/871 71-2210
badleonfelden@falkensteiner.com Fax: +43 (0)2615/879 47
www.badleonfelden.falkensteiner.com info@sonnenland.at, www.sonnenland.at

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Committed to Your Health!
If you want to stay vital and enjoy life, you should treat your
body to regular cleansing and detoxing regimes. Sound nutrition,
exercise, an active lifestyle, and mind management, combined with
individual counselling, help you better cope with work-related
or personal stress.
At the birthplace of Mayr therapy, we offer a complete range of
exclusive programmes specialising in lifestyle management, coping
with stress, and preventative therapy for all visitors.
Looking back at 30 years of experience as a pioneer and
specialist for the F.X. Mayr therapy, the Health Hotel MAYR & More
Golfhotel on lake Wörthersee is the best partner for a truly
holistic health and beauty holiday. It is the cradle and centre of
F.X. Mayr medicine where Dr. Erich Rauch – an Austrian doctor
of naturopathic medicine and disciple of F.X. Mayr – started his
life’s work.
The path to health depends on what we eat and on exercise.
The times when an F.X. Mayr cure regime consisted of nothing
but milk and rolls are long past. Today, we focus on sensible and
tasty nutrition that helps the body detoxify and rid itself of acids.
The dietary regime relies on fresh and high-quality produce
from local organic farmers. Exercise is yet another pillar of our
philosophy. Our lovely location and the Dellach golf course, one
of the most traditional 18-hole courses in Carinthia, make us a INVIGORATION RIGHT
honeypot for golfers. Enjoy the perfect setting and use our special AT THE ROOTS!
golf offers. If you want to completely detoxify
within 2 to 4 weeks, and cleanse and
Shed your everyday worries and let us find out which personal
resources you can muster to cope with stress in the future. There is purge your body at all levels, the
ample evidence that Mayr medical therapy lets you throw any ballast birthplace of F.X. Mayr medicine is
overboard, quickly and effectively. your place of choice. After our
concentrated therapy programme,
your body, mind, and spirit will feel
newborn.

A y u r v e d a . “Ayus” means life and “veda” stands for knowledge or science.
Ayurvedic medicine has been practiced in India for over 5000 years. Ayurveda rests
on three energetic principles (“doshas”) called Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Special dietary
regimes, oil massages, medicinal herbs, and meditation keep these in harmony.
Beautiful and Healthy
T he Carinthian Naturarena holiday region has a number of highlights in
store for health-minded visitors. Air as pure as it gets, unspoilt country-
side, and a bracing climate that is influenced by Mediterranean currents are
reason enough to come here and restore depleted energy levels. In this
stretch of land between the Gailtal and the Carnian Alps, the sun tends to
shine more often than elsewhere. Moreover, the water of lakes Pressegger
See and Weissensee is
fit for drinking. A number
of hotels have capitalised
on these blessings of
nature and incorporated
them into their pro-
grammes. The choice of
accommodation ranges
from unpretentious
Kneipp guesthouses to
upscale 4-star hotels
with beauty specials.
Information and Bookings.
Gailtal | Gitschtal | Lesachtal | Weissensee |
Nassfeld-Hermagor-Pressegger See
© N AT U R A R E N A K Ä R N T E N , B I O H O T E L D A B E R E R , FA L K E N S T E I N E R H O T E L C A R I N Z I A , R M L R E G I O N A L M A N A G E M E N T L AVA N T TA L G M B H , W E L L N E S S R E S I D E N Z S C H A L B E R
A-9620 Hermagor, Hauptstrasse 14
Tel. +43 (0)4282/31 31-0, Fax: ext. -31
info@naturarena.com, www.naturarena.com
Relaxing Holidays in the Lavanttal
B ucolic scenery and a mild climate make the Lavanttal holiday
region an ideal setting for truly relaxing holidays. Draw in the
bracing mountain air as you explore 500 km of marked, family-friendly
hiking trails up to an altitude of 2,100 m. The superb regional cuisine
will add to your physical
well-being. The spa at
Weissenbach and the
sulphur-springs in Bad
St. Leonhard offer a wide
range of health and wellness
programmes.
Kölzer Quelle spring water
in Reichenfels, Preblauer
mineral water, Kneipp
hiking trails, a Celtic tree
circle, and a themed hiking
trail on cider complement
the offerings.
Information and Bookings. RML
Regional-management Lavanttal GmbH
A-9400 Wolfsberg, Minoritenplatz 1
Tel. +43 (0)4352/28 78
Fax +43 (0)4352/28 78-9
info@rmlav.at, www.rmlav.at
Recreation
Carinthia
Falkensteiner Hotel Carinzia****
T ucked away at the
Nassfeld in Carinthia,
the Falkensteiner Hotel &
Spa Carinzia will turn the
best days of the year into
a memorable stay! Here,
everything revolves around
well-being, enjoyment, and
nature. Savour the mouth-
watering delicacies to which
our chef will treat you. Relax
and unwind at the 2400 m2
Acquapura Spa, and practice
sports in Carinthia’s
Naturarena in the Carnian
and Gailtal Alps. Enjoy moments of utter relaxation and expert
pampering. Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Carinza is the leading address
for undiluted indulgence.
Information and Bookings.
Falkensteiner Hotel & SPA Carinzia
A-9631 Hermagor, Tröpolach 156
Tel. + 43 (0)4285/720 00
carinzia@falkensteiner.com
www.carinzia.falkensteiner.com
LIFE AT ITS BEST
S et in 20,000 m2 of countryside, a sun-kissed heaven of peace,
tranquillity, and natural simplicity. Quiet luxury – unobstructed views,
verdant pastures, a forest pond, glorious mountains! Our acclaimed
biological cuisine relies on sustainable regional and natural produce. You
can inhale the scent of freshly baked bread, wood, and herbs. Soft colours,
natural fabrics, timber and glass – light-flooded architecture in simple
yet elegant natural design. Immerse yourself in the relaxing spring
water pool or enjoy the soothing warmth of our forest sauna. Relaxation,
gentle activity, and communion with nature will work wonders!
Information and Bookings.
Biohotel Daberer ****vital&spa
A-9635 Dellach, St. Daniel 32
Tel. +43 (0)4718/590, Fax: ext. -310
info@biohotel-daberer.at
www.biohotel-daberer.at
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Recreation
Carinthia R e i k i . Loosely translated, reiki means “universal life energy.” More than 2,500 years
old, reiki is a Japanese healing technique based on the laying-on of palms. The reiki
master gently lays his hands for some minutes in various positions on the patient’s
body. The healing energies flowing through the practitioner’s hands give energy to
Alpenglow
T he best spot between heaven and earth to find peace and tranquillity
is an alpine lodge. Austria’s mountain chalets live up to your every
wish and whim. What could be more perfect than to relax at over 1,000
m altitude, either alone in a wooden shelter without water or electricity, or
in front of the fireside being served à-la-carte, complete with sauna and
a champagne breakfast. Austria’s alpine lodges offer an ideal setting to
re-discover nature and one’s inner self.
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Warmbaderhof*****
I f a recreational holiday that combines it all, that
revives sagging spirits, gently caresses your soul,
satisfies your urge to be active and explore nature,
and sends you home with an extra touch of beauty,
is what you are looking for, then Warmbaderhof in
Warmbard Villach, Austria’s southernmost spa
resort, is a perfect choice.
Think of health and beauty treatments that
are not only state-of-the-art, but give a boost to
your health. Set in 20 hectares of parkland, the hotel
has a private spa area with indoor and outdoor pools
and a sauna. Swimming directly above the source
of a spring, an exercise and activity programme,
as well as gourmet cuisine (including the Montignac
diet) add a special touch to the health and wellness
menu on offer!
© WA R M B A D E R H O F, K U R Z E N T R U M L U D W I G S T O R F F, Ö S T E R R E I C H W E R B U N G , S T E I E R M A R K T O U R I S M U S / W W W. S T M K P H O T O - A U S T R I A . AT, S A L Z B U R G T O U R I S M U S , Ö S T E R R E I C H W E R B U N G / B A RT L
Information & Bookings.
Warmbaderhof*****
A-9504 Warmbad-Villach
Tel. +43 (0)4242/30 01-0, Reservations: -10
hotel-reservierung@warmbad.at
www.warmbad.at
There is a tailor-made choice that fits every bill, every season, and
every degree of remoteness (chalet villages with less solitude also
exist!). Of the many available lodges, Almdorf Seinerzeit
(www.almdorf.com) in Patergassen in Carinthia is just one example.
It even has its own wedding chalet. Ideal if you prefer solitude, crisp
mountain air and à-la-carte dining at the open fireside after a visit to
the sauna. Whatever your choice, with a bit of luck, the secluded
mountain world will let you find inner peace that will last for a
long time.
 Recreation
the patient. This energy flow is to stimulate the body’s self-healing powers and put body, mind, Tirol
and spirit in harmony. The session ends with gentle strokes along the body from head to toes.
While there is no scientific evidence of palm-healing to date, reiki is at any rate a good
way to relax.

Let The World Spin Without

You
F armhouses offer not only biological food, but also soothing
programmes for body, mind, and spirit. Health farms use
natural fabrics, offer Kneipp treatments, classical wellness
packages with herbal, whey, or hay baths, as well as home-made
natural produce. Home-made products such as bread, butter,
cheese, eggs, juices, and jams are believed to have a rejuve-
nating effect on body and mind.
Most farmhouses enjoy an idyllic setting. Health-conscious
nature lovers can find out more about herbs and their preparation
straight from the expert. With her holistic knowledge about the
human body and nature, the farm woman can be of help. The
herb spirals at the doorstep exude a mix of natural fragrances
which often still linger on in the rooms or apartments. Stays at
a health farm can be booked starting at EUR 21 per person,
including a copious rustic breakfast. Apartments (for 4 people)
start at EUR 55 per night.

Information & Bookings.

Farmhouse Holidays in Tirol
A-6020 Innsbruck, Brixnerstrasse 1
Tel. +43 (0)5/92 92-1171
Fax: +43 (0)5/92 92-1179
uab@lk-tirol.at, www.bauernhof.cc

Days of Bliss at the Dolomiten Residenz****

A t the Dolomiten Residenz****-Sporthotel Sillian, well-being and
relaxation are writ large. The over 3,000 m2 wellness area with indoor
and outdoor pools, a large water chute, different saunas, and heat
chambers leaves no wish unfulfilled. Forget any worries you may have
and give into a serious dose of pampering by our professional beauticians
and massage therapists. Wellness for the young, and those young at
heart, is our philosophy.
Special wellness packages for families and children round off our
portfolio. Wellness, unadulterated nature, sports programmes, supervised
activities for children as well as a delicious cuisine are just some of our
highlights. You will find this alluring mix at Dolomiten Residenz****-
Sporthotel Sillian.
© U R L A U B A M B A U E R N H O F I N T I R O L , S P O RT H O T E L S I L L I A N

Our package:
* * 7 nights with gourmet half board
exclusive pool and sauna 1 partial body massage** Use of our
1 Seraglio bath

* * *
1 manicure excl. nail polish
slippers in the room
Bath robes, sauna and pool towels,
Starting at EUR 502 per person sharing a
double room.

Information and Bookings. Dolomiten

Residenz**** – Sporthotel Sillian
Tel: +43 (0)4842/60 11
Fax: +43 (0)4842/60 13
info@sporthotel-sillian.at
www.sporthotel-sillian.at

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Recreation
Lower Austria Y o g a . Possibly the oldest fitness programme of our times. More than 3000 years ago,
yoga evolved on the Indian subcontinent as a philosophy and practical method that guides
humans on a pathway to inner freedom. In our latitudes, yoga today is mostly considered
a method for retaining or restoring good health.

Viennese Alps Dungl Medical-Vital Resort

N ature the healer, in
the south of Vienna.
The Viennese Alps are a
D o you take good care of your health? Give yourself a treat! Take time
out and enjoy some days of relaxation in the wonderfully romantic
postcard setting of the Kamptal valley.The signature treatment at the
mere 60 km south of Dungl Medical-Vital Resort is the Dungl method, a set of approved
Vienna, in Lower Austria. holistic therapies that is ideally complemented by TCM teachings and that
An enrapturing composi- looks at the human being as a whole. A professional team of physicians
tion of prestigious moun- and therapists who are experienced in Western and Eastern healing
tains – the Semmering, techniques will look after you during your stay. The resort’s hallmarks
Rax, Schneeberg and are personalised care and treatment that is tuned to your needs.
Wechsel – and the undu-
lating hills of the Bucklige
Welt and the Schneeberg
region. If you want to
escape for a couple of days to revive body, mind, and spirit, the health
professionals in the Lower Austrian Viennese Alps are a good choice.
A smorgasbord of activities for you to select, from taking the curative
waters to stimulating exercise. The wonderful mountain scenery and
the bracing air are bound work wonders.

Information and Bookings. Information and Bookings.

Vienna Alps in Lower Austria Dungl Medical-Vital Resort
Tourist Board A-3571 Gars am Kamp
Tel. +43 (0)800/80 81 17 Hauptplatz 58

© W I E N E R A L P E N I N N I E D E R Ö S T E R R E I C H T O U R I S M U S , D U N G L M E D I C A L - V I TA L R E S O RT, H O T E L S C H L O S S W E I K E R S D O R F, B U R G E N L A N D T O U R I S M U S , L I N S B E R G A S I A
(toll free from all over Austria) Tel. +43 (0)2985/26 66-0
www.wieneralpen.at www.resort.willidungl.com

A Haven of Bliss An Altogether Different Philosophy

H otel Schloss Weikersdorf Residenz & Spa is tucked away in a
medieval rose garden, just a short walk from the centre of the spa
town of Baden. Dating back to the 13th century, the Renaissance castle
T he more fast-paced and hectic our daily routines, the closer we
look to cultures and mentalities that are a world apart from the
hustle and bustle of our everyday lives for inspiration. Leaning on
boasts 99 recently renovated rooms and suites, the Rosenkavalier far-east teachings of philosophy, medicine, and nutrition, and the
restaurant which has won itself an entry in the Gault Millau Guide, a unobtrusive and attentive hospitality that is so characteristic of that
bar, and a wellness continent, the Linsberg Asia Spa opened in August 2008, an hour’s
and spa area of drive from Vienna. The spa strictly adheres to the tenets of Asian
more than 1,000 m2. culture, from its architectural design to the programmes offered and
The artful blend the friendliness of the staff. Holistic recreation par excellence.
of contemporary www.linsbergasia.at
design and old-
world charm, as
well as the wellness
oasis, make this
castle hotel a
perfect location to
combine business
and pleasure.

Information and Bookings. Hotel

Schloss Weikersdorf Residenz & Spa
A-2500 Baden, Schlossgasse 9 –11
Tel. +43 (0)2252/483 01, Fax: ext. -150
weikersdorf@austria-hotels.at
www.hotelschlossweikersdorf.at

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n Donnersbachwald 114 i. d. S. Freienstein Leoben Grafendorf Stadtschlaining
Altenmarkt - Schladming St. Johann Kitzladen
Rohrmoos St. Michael St. Kathrein a. O. Pöllau Oberwart Rechnitz
Flachau Zauchensee am Tauern St. Stefan Anger Hartberg Markt Allhau 63
Seckau Passail
99 ob Leoben Frohnleiten Stubenberg
Kleinarl Oberzeiring
S36
Fladnitz Weiz Puch a. See Kaindorf Großpetersdorf
Litzelsdorf
Obertauern Pöls Spielberg S35
Semriach Maria St.
Oberwölz Knittelfeld Preding St. Johann Fieberbründl Magdalena Stegersbach Kohfidisch Deutsch Schützen-
Lessach Krakauebene Schöder Schönberg-
Weißpriach Fohnsdorf Pischelsdorf Bad Eisenberg
Zederhaus Göriach St. Peter am Lachtal Zeltweg Großlobming St. Radegund Gers- Waltersdorf
Burgau 57 St. Michael
Mariapfarr Krakaudorf Kammersberg Kleinlobming St. Ruprecht 54 i. B. Eberau
St. Andrä i. L. St. Georgen- Judenburg dorf Bad Blumau
Muhr Mauterndorf 96 77 a. d. Raab Kukmirn Güssing
ein Tamsweg St. Lorenzen Murau St. Wolfgang-Kienberg Bärnbach Gleisdorf Großwilfersdorf
St. Michael Mariahof Köflach Laßnitzhöhe
Fürstenfeld Strem
i. L. Unternberg 97
ob Murau Neumarkt Obdach GRAZ Rudersdorf
Margarethen i. L. St. Lambrecht St. Marein Edelschrott 70 Voitsberg A2
Markt Hartmannsdorf Söchau 319 Eltendorf Heiligenbrunn
Thomatal- Ramingstein Kreischberg Zeutschach 78
St. Johann o. H. Mantscha St. Peter
Riegersburg
Rennweg/ Schönfeld Reichenfels Loipersdorf Heiligenkreuz i. L.
Metnitz Dürnstein Ligist
Katschberg Pack 68
Malta Innerkrems Turrach- Bad St. Leonhard Unterpremstätten Jennersdorf
Turracherhöhe Friesach Feldbach
ellach
Kremsbrücke Straßburg
317 Hüttenberg St. Stefan o. S. Lannach Bad Gleichenberg Fehring Minihof-Liebau
Kolbnitz- Gmünd Turracherhöhe Micheldorf Bad Gams Stainz A9
Reißeck Althofen Guttaring St. Margarethen Wildon Neuhaus am Klausenbach
Ebene Reichenau Weitensfeld - 93 Gurk 76
Trebesing Bad 92 St. Nikolai im Sausal
hldorf A10 Flattnitz Kappel am Klein St. Paul Wolfsberg Trahütten Frauental 66
lbrücke Seeboden Kleinkirchheim Falkert- St. Andrä im Sausal -Höch
Sirnitz-Hochrindl Krappfeld Eberstein Klöch
Lendorf MillstätterMillstatt/See Patergassen
St. Veit/ St. Georgen am Längsee A2 St. Andrä
Deutschlandsberg
St. Martin i. S. Leibnitz
d 100 Feld am See 95 Gnesau St. Urban Schwanberg Kitzeck i. S. Ehrenhausen Gosdorf
See Glan Brückl im Lavanttal
Lind Spittal/D. FerndorfDDöbriach-Radenthein Launs- St. Peter i. Sulmtal Großklein
ra Arriach Feldkirchen 94 Liebenfels dorf Diex St. Paul Gamlitz
69
eißensee u Afritz Griffen Wies Mureck Bad Radkersburg
ßbriach/
Stockenboi Fresach Bodensdorf Oss.i. See K. Glanegg im Lavanttal 69
Paternion Treffen a. O. Moosburg i. K. Maria Saal Völkermarkt Eibiswald Arnfels
itschtal Techelsberg Lavamünd Leutschach N
St. Stefan Weißenstein Ossiach KLAGENFURT 70 80
i. Gailtal Bad Bleiberg Landskron Velden/W. Pörtschach/W. Krumpendorf St. Kanzian a. K.
Magdalensberg
Wörther
magor/ Villach A2 See Maria Wörth Eberndorf Bleiburg
gersee Lantschach Nötsch Warmbad Villach Rosegg Schiefling Keutschach
Ebental
Gallizien 82
111 Drobollach Faaker Frög a. S.
91 Maria Rain W O
Arnoldstein See A11 Ludmannsdorf
Finken- Faak 85 St. Margareten Globasnitz Feistritz ob Bleiburg
stein am See St. Jakob Ferlach im Rosental
im Rosental Feistritz
im Rosental Bad Eisenkappel
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Healthy in Gastein
Pain relief, less need for medication and increasing quality of life are
realistic benefits from a health stay in Gastein.
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With its long-standing tradition as a health resort, the Gastein valley is ideal for re- Health Week
energizing body, mind and spirit. The curative agents used in Gastein are the world’s ● 7 nights in the hotel category
only curative gallery, radon, thermal water and Radon thermal baths. The most of your choice
● Medical costs
effective component in all curative agents is radon, a noble gas, which forms a ● 3 admissions to the curative
unique combination with warmth and high altitudes. gallery (1.5 hrs), including
post-treatment rest and
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medical supervision
2 full-body massages
People come to Gastein to take the waters against ailments of the locomotor and ● 2 hydrotherapeutic baths
respiratory systems and the skin. Curative treatments have a wholesome effect on ● Nutrition counselling
your wellbeing in general (immune prophylaxis), and lend renewed vitality, power 1 week from € 460 to € 1.025
and energy.
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Recreational Activities During Your Curative Stay in Gastein available at:

www.gesundheit.gastein.com
In addition to the curative therapies and programmes administered during your stay Please ask for our packages
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yourself a treat. With its mountains, a variety of different recreational and wellness free of charge and without
amenities, and the superlative Gastein Thermal World, the Gastein valley is a great commitment:
destination in every season and will make your health holidays an unforgettable
experience, for you and the ones you love. G A S T E I N E RTA L
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