Active 2008

Conents and Editorial
So near to heaven
Hiking
Hiking
Water
Muscle power
That joyous feeling
True evergreens
Treasure seekers and buggalo hunters
Holidays with children
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Summer sports in Austria
Special offers and extensive information on active holidays in Austria.

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editorial. H olidays in Austria. Some of us spend half

our lives working at a desk. Our minds revolve
challenge of white-water rafting in the mountains
will feel the thrill of teamwork and adventure long
around our job and day-to-day routine. But on after the event. Water attracts us: Austria has 300
holiday we can really come to life. So, treat your body bathing lakes of enviable purity and some of the
ÖSTERREICH WERBUNG, SALZBURGER LAND TOURISMUS
to fresh air, unspoilt Nature, an invigorating climate, world’s finest golf courses. Riding stables, child-
pure water. As your body strives for balance and friendly farms, hiking villages, climbing camps,
adapts to exercise, your heart and mind find their tennis hotels, schools for surfing, kiting and
rhythm. With every stride in the mountains, the wakeboarding – Austria will get you moving.
cares of everyday life become less significant until A very warm welcome to you all. I wish you
they vanish altogether. What does Austria actually an eventful activity holiday in Austria.
Petra Stolba look like from the air? Paragliders and hanggliders
Austrian National Tourist Office have the answer. And brave souls who take the Yours, Petra Stolba
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Hiking in Austria is a real delight.
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What the Austrian Provinces can offer.
20 sheer enjoyment.
It feels good to bathe in really pure water.
22 water.
24 muscle power.
Cycling in Austria combines sport and culture.
26 cycling.
28 that joyous feeling.

Discovering the most beautiful areas in walking shoes.
30 true evergreens.
Golf, riding and tennis are among the most popular sports.
32 running, nordic walking, riding, golf, tennis.

38 treasure-seekers and buffalo hunters.

We have come up with all sorts of ideas for children.
40 holiday with children.

45 jangling nerves.
A couple of special adrenalin rushes for the really brave.
48 important addresses.
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1 The view is stunning from the

Kirchlispitze in the Rätikon, Vorarlberg
2 Hiking over lush alpine meadows near

the Rauchkögerl in the Gasteinertal
So near to heaven
The high one experiences when hiking in Austria does not
necessarily have anything to do with the altitude
f hiking had been invented in Austria – as if it were taken straight from a travel
I who would have been surprised? This
country is so rich in wonderful hiking
film. Here one really is accompanied
once in a while by eagles living in the
areas, that even couch potatoes quickly wild. In the west, the trail leads as far
get the taste for it. From majestic moun- as the Arlberg, in the east to Kalms,
tains and primeval upland pastures via which is already at the gateway to the
vast, dense forests and flower-filled Salzburger Land – and incidentally at the
meadows to gentle hills and vineyards – foot of the highest mountain in Austria:
the variety is such that it offers the right the Grossglockner.
V O R A R L B E R G T O U R I S M U S / P E T E R M AT H I S , S A L Z B U R G E R L A N D T O U R I S M U S
holiday destination for every requirement At which point we would already be in

and taste. If you are fit and climb up the the lushest province of Austria, whose
peaks in the west of the country, you will particular beauty is motivation enough
be rewarded with breathtaking panora- to explore it on foot. The Salzburger
mas. The Muttersberg in Vorarlberg, for Almenweg links about 120 alpine
example, provides an unforgettable view pastures or Almen, and in so doing
of the Rätikon and into the Silvretta. leads past romantic mountain lakes and
And the Tiroler Adlerweg – at about thundering waterfalls. The Grossarltal
500 km the longest continuous hiking valley is enticing too with its idyllic alpine
trail in Europe – looks not just from its pasture trails and the cosy mountain
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German name of “Tirolean eagle trail” lodges by the wayside. >
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Delicious treats such as fresh farm-baked trail, along the course of the Talbach’s Blossom Trail” in Burgenland is trans-
bread with home-made cheese taste ‘wild waters’ from its source in the high formed in spring into a sea of white
particularly good after exercise in the mountains to where it joins the Enns. blossom, and autumn suffuses the
fresh air. Nerves jangle particularly when crossing forests and vineyards of Styria and Lower
Discovering Austria on foot is not just a the vertiginous suspension bridge across Austria with flaming colours. You can
delightful, but an educational adventure: the Riesachfall – Styria’s highest waterfall. combine walking with wine-tasting along
A wealth of themed hiking trails gives a The “Tal der Stürzenden Wasser” in the “Weinberg.Walking.Weg” in the
good insight along the way into the Carinthia, besides its imposing waterfalls, southern wine-growing region. The trail
special characteristics or history of a offers a similar adrenalin rush on a sus- leads past some idyllic wine cellars –
region. The “Teufelsgraben” or “Devil’s pension bridge, which spans the massive spontaneous wine tastings are definitely
Dyke” in Salzburg awaits the hiker, with ravine, at 175 m the longest in the Alps. on the cards. Several themed hiking trails
romantic legends and information about focus on one of the most important habi-
OÖ TOURISMUS/ERBER
the special geological features of the On the other hand, landscapes in the tats in the country: the forest. You can
area. Equally gripping is the 12 km east of the country are perfect for those appreciate the magic of this pristine
Styrian “Wilde Wasser” themed hiking who prefer gentler pleasures. The “Cherry world when walking along the tranquil
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For every taste
* NOSTALGIC. On the Semmeringbahn-

weg you can hike along the old, World
Heritage railway line from Semmering to
Mürzzuschlag. Restaurants tempt you with
typical Styrian dishes along the way.
Information. www.spitalamsemmering.com
* HISTORICAL. The 2,000 year old Via

Claudia Augusta Roman road is one of the
most important cultural hiking trails in the
Alps, and leads past numerous archaeological
and historical cultural monuments in the Tirol.
Information. www.asi.at or www.zugspitzarena.at
* PLEASURABLE. “Kostaleweg” means

much the same as the “Try Our Tasty
Samples Trail” – the name says it all. On the
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Gerlitzen in Carinthia, four mountain lodge
owners offer hikers delicious home-made
snacks. A tour of all the lodges takes seven
hours.
Information. www.da-lacht-das-herz.at
* EXCITING. Anyone daring to swing

across a precipice will never forget it.
Suspension bridges, parachute swings,
barefoot paths and water sports are the
highlights on the three kilometre “Trail of
Metamorphoses” near Eibiswald in Styria.
Information. www.suedweststeiermark.com
* EDUCATIONAL. On the Geo-Trail in

Carinthia, 500 million years of the Earth’s
history pass you by in a few hours. The trail,
with five different paths, is a total of 20 km.
Information. www.naturarena.at
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* PICTURESQUE. Gustav Klimt often
enjoyed visits to the Upper Austrian lake
Attersee. The theme trail “Klimt at the
Attersee” leads you directly to all the places
once frequented by the Viennese Art
1 A quick dip gives tired legs new Nouveau painter.
strength, here in the Schiederweiher “Trail of the Senses”, or take in the vast Information. www.attersee.at
in Hinterstoder
2 The Dachstein Sky-Walk at 2,700 m:

one of the most spectacular viewing
scale of everything on an exhilarating
“Treetop Trail” by the River Inn, where you
* REJUVENATING. The Jungbrunnenweg
“Fountain of Youth Trail” in the Salzburger
Land does what it promises. Over 200
platforms in the Alps follow aerial walkways up to twenty metres
different medicinal herbs and flowers grow
3 An alpine pasture: Early morning in above the ground. And in Styria a ramble
along the trail and physical exercises, forest
the Hohe Tauern National Park in the inevitably leads into woods – this province lore and stories about herbs have an
Salzburger Land
is by far the most densely forested in the invigorating effect.
D A C H S T E I N TA U E R N , S A L Z B U R G E R L A N D T O U R I S M U S
country. Vorarlberg makes Nature fun for Information. www.jungbrunnenweg.at

its younger guests. On the interactive
forest adventure trail in Großes Walsertal * AGRICULTURAL. How much milk does a
cow yield per day, and what does freshly
they can have answers to questions such mown hay feel like? Questions like these are
answered on the Vierjahreszeitenweg “Four
as “How far can a deer jump?” • Seasons Trail” on the Hahnenkamm above
Kitzbühel.
Information. www.kitzbuehel.com
Link tips to the text...
can be found on page 23 of this magazine.
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austria’s hiking villages “Brettljause”. An excursion into the mountains is not complete without a tasty
Brettljause, all sorts of cold food served on a wooden platter. This dish strengthens
the legs, and makes one fit for such a long hike. A typical Austrian Brettljause has
bacon and farmhouse bread, but must also include a piece of cheese and smoked
The magic of walking … stunning natural attractions, original character and the natural lie
of the land.
Travelling on foot to Austria’s hiking villages
You can start making your preparations for 2008 as early as December,
T he natural landscapes in the No 1 hiking country in Europe, Austria,

are breathtaking and full of variety. The Austrians themselves are a
charming people and warm-hearted hosts, who, in addition to old-fashioned
with the new hiking brochure and its touring supplement. Naturally you can
also hike virtually from village to village on the Internet, as some 600 hiking
N AT I O N A L PA R K R E G I O N H O H E TA U E R N O S T T I R O L , Ö S T E R R E I C H W E R B U N G / L E H M A N N H .
tours are available online. From 2008 there will also be an information
values and high standards of quality, have “outstanding landscapes” right channel for climbing enthusiasts.
on their doorsteps – the perfect hiking holiday.
If you have already set your heart on a holiday in Austria’s hiking villages,
For 17 years Austria’s hiking villages have served the best hiking holiday packages can be identified quickly and comfortably online. Using
regions in the Alps, from Bregenzerwald with its architecturally charming the holiday planner, hike your way in four simple steps to a tailor-made
villages to Burgenland, where easy-going hikers feel particularly at package. Experience the magic of walking … in Austria’s hiking villages,
home. Each of the 50 or so hiking destinations provides a unique the hiking specialists.
experience. Many of them change with the seasons, from winter
sports resort to enchanting summer mountain village. Not a trace
of skiing, just the cable cars to remind you, and there to make the Information.
Österreichs Wanderdörfer
ascent so much easier. A-9500 Villach, Unterwollaniger Strasse 53
Tel. +43 (0)4242/25 75 31
The magic of walking in Austria’s hiking villages is a harmony of pristine office@wanderdoerfer.at
natural landscapes, hiking trails characterised by excellent signposting, www.wandern-in-oesterreich.at
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hard sausage. One might perhaps add a couple of radishes, farmhouse butter and an austria’s hiking villages
apple or plum. At lunchtime there might be a slice of juicy roast pork with crackling. lower austria
The meal is rounded off with a home-distilled schnapps to aid digestion, and suitably salzburger land
fortified, one can set off again.
Book your hiking for 2008 now On the heels of the dairyman …
… Enjoy hiking from lodge to lodge in the “Valley of the alpine
pastures”
E xperience the charm of cosy lodges, the scent of flower-filled pas-

tures, the purity of crystal-clear mountain lakes and the breathtaking
panorama in the Hohe Tauern National Park. 40 managed pastures,
250 km of the best waymarked hiking trails and 120 km of mountain bike
routes await you in the two hiking villages of Grossarl and Hüttschlag.
Further highlights of the package:
• Summer service of Grossarl cableways • hiking shuttle bus and taxis to
T he informative, 120 page brochure covering Austria’s hiking villages

is the ideal hiking holiday planner, providing valuable information and
• the TOP hiking destinations • an overview of the 40,000 km hiking trail
the pastures • guided cycle and mountain tours • fishing, swimming,
tennis • wellness and Nordic walking • over 100 tour tips and interactive
hiking map on the Internet • varied accommodation in the “Alpine Rose
network • the important details about the hiking service and web Weeks” and “Farmers’ Autumn in the Valley of Pastures” Packages:
addresses • the loveliest photographs 7 nights/half-board in a 3-star hotel including 1 Almjause packed lunch,
Order free of charge the hiking brochure including touring supplement 1 ascent by cable car, 1 hiking map starting at €263
by telephone on +43 (0)4242/25 75 31 or on the Internet at (Details and further offers on the Internet)
www.wandern-in-oesterreich.at
Information. Österreichs
Wanderdörfer, A-9500 Villach
Unterwollaniger Strasse 53
Tel. +43 (0)4242/25 75 31
office@wanderdoerfer.at
www.wandern-in-oesterreich.at
T V B G R O S S A R LTA L , WA L D V I E RT E L T O U R I S M U S , O Ö T O U R I S M U S / Ö S T E R R E I C H S WA N D E R D Ö R F E R
Active in the Waldviertel region

T he Waldviertel is an unforgiving land. The region in northern
Austria stretches from the Danube to the Thayatal. Mysterious moors,
clear pools, rivers deeply cut into the valleys, chains of hills and even
1,000 m peaks – the Waldviertel – variety in the North. This pure, fresh
landscape can most perceptively be discovered on foot.
150 hiking routes covering more than 2,000 km of dedicated
hiking trails.
Information & booking. Information & booking.

Waldviertel Tourismus Tourismusverband Großarltal
A-3910 Zwettl, Sparkassenplatz 4 A-5611 Großarl 1
Tel. +43 (0)2822/541 09 Tel. +43 (0)6414/281, Fax: -81 93
info@waldviertel.or.at info@grossarltal.info
www.waldviertel.or.at www.grossarltal.info
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austria’s hiking villages Apfelstrudel. It is known in the whole of Austria, but also far beyond.
styria The art of preparation of a true Apfelstrudel is primarily in the rolling out of the
upper austria pastry. Tradition requires that the dough for the Strudel is thin enough for one to be
able to read a newspaper through it. The filling is then laid on it, and lovingly rolled
Ramsau am Dachstein –
the source of your strength
The region for sports and exercise on three floors. www.ramsau.com
S pend your summer in the mountains – at your own rhythm. Whether

running, as a hiker, climber or Nordic walker. All these sports promote
body fitness in a pleasant, rhythmical and active way, clearly assisted by
the climate in the resort of Ramsau on the Dachstein. Action and fun for
the whole family in the Ramsau Leisure Park, with the children’s climbing
route, Nature and environment experience trail, high ropes course and
much more.
• Running and Nordic walking courses from 1.5 to 42 km
• Cycle and mountain bike path network
• Indoor training centre for teams, clubs and individuals
• Hiking, scrambling and climbing on 3 levels
• Training centre on the Dachstein Glacier
• Glacier cross-country ski runs, ski tours centre, snowboard fun park
• Sky walk, ice rink
Ask for the free information package
Information & booking.

Tourismusverband Ramsau am Dachstein
A-8972 Ramsau am Dachstein
Ramsau 40/5
Tel. +43 (0)3687/818 33, Fax: 810 85
www.ramsau.com
Alpine wellness –
1,600 m above sea-level
E njoy a holiday with mountain lodge flair, extensive wellness offers
and a family atmosphere. Guided hiking tours, a hikers’ taxi, an
Alpinewellness complex with sauna, Brechlbad sauna, heated wooden
tub bath and natural bathing pool, rooms with shower/WC, half-board
T V B R A M S A U A M D A C H S T E I N , T O N N E R H Ü T T E , I N N E R E S S A L Z K A M M E R G U T, W I E N T O U R I S M U S / R O B E RT O S M A R K
with organic breakfast buffet and regional delicacies.
Alpine wellness taster package: 3 or 4 nights half-board, including
introduction to Nordic walking with trainer, sticks for hire, a guided hike,
Hiking friends – Hallstatt/ one massage from €199/person
Dachstein Salzkammergut
B reathe the refreshing mountain air and renew your strength with a
hearty platter of local produce. Anticipate the pleasure of stunning
panoramas like the Hallstätter See, the Gosausee or the Krippenstein.
Or walk through the “Eternal Wall” and enjoy the unique view into the
World Heritage Region. “There’s no sin on the Alpine pasture”
hiking packages start at €136 per person for 5 days.

Inneres Salzkammergut Tonnerhütte
A-4822 Bad Goisern, Kirchengasse 4 A-8822 Mühlen,
Tel. +43 (0)6135/83 29, Fax: DW 74 Tel. und Fax: +43 (0)3586/300 77
info@wanderfreunde-dachstein.at tonnerhuette@muehlen.at
www.wanderfreunde-dachstein.at www.tonnerhuette.at
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up. The traditional filling of Apfelstrudel consists of finely chopped apples, cinnamon, currants austria’s hiking villages
and roasted breadcrumbs. It should be eaten straight from the oven, lightly dusted with icing sugar. carinthia
Apfelstrudel is often served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, and sometimes tirol
also with warm vanilla sauce or custard.
Lake and mountain encounters

around the Millstätter See
Discover the lake and mountains around the Millstätter See
O n mystical Mirnock mountain, Millstätter Alpe and in the

Granatschlucht (garnet ravine), your hike becomes an exciting
treasure hunt for blood-red garnets.
Noah himself used a lamp of garnets to steer the Ark safely on a dark
night. Egyptians, Greeks and Romans adorned themselves with the
bright, deep red gemstone. Known in the Middle Ages by the name
“carbuncle”, the garnet was particularly prized in the 19th Century – as
the “Bohemian Garnet” it graced the heads of the European
aristocracy.
Have your precious find polished by one of the local garnet polishers,
and its power will protect you.
The Zillertal has to be enjoyed

actively
I n the heart of the Tirol, surrounded by the majestic panorama of
the Zillertal and Tuxer Alps with 55 three-thousand-metre-peaks, the
Zillertal valley has about 1,000 km of hiking routes between 500 and
3,500 m above sea-level, which make the hearts of mountain and
Nature lovers beat faster. 35% of the Zillertal has been declared a
High Mountain Nature Reserve.
No wonder that in this region no one sits still for long, because with
Z I L L E RTA L T O U R I S M U S G M B H , M I L L S T Ä T T E R S E E T O U R I S M U S / S T E V E . H A I D E R . C O M / A R C H I V M T G ( 2 )
the Zillertal Activcard you are ideally equipped for every adventure
All the advantages at a glance
• Free travel on the Zillertal cableways
• Free entry to the Zillertal open air swimming pools
• Free use of most public transport in the region
• Free entry to the Königsleiten observatory
• At least 10% reduction at over 40 “advantage partners”
• Special offer for families
Availability: from 6 days
Price: from €39.80 for adults

Infocenter Millstätter See, A-9871 Seeboden Zillertal Tourismus GmbH
Thomas-Morgenstern-Platz 1 A-6262 Schlitters, Bundesstrasse 27d
Tel. +43 (0)4766/37 00-0 Tel. +43 (0)5288/871 87, Fax: -1
info@millstaettersee.at info@zillertal.at
www.millstaettersee.at www.zillertal.at
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austria’s hiking villages Dumpling paradise. One thing you can’t avoid in Austria is the dumpling. The Knödel is
tirol the perfect example of traditional cuisine. This speciality is differently prepared in each region
vorarlberg and enjoyed as a side dish or main course. The Waldviertel dumpling is made from potatoes,
which goes excellently with roast pork, or there’s the Semmelknödel, a dumpling made of
Lech am Arlberg …
… is a place in this world, which was voted “Europe’s Most
Beautiful Village” in 2004 and is among the “Best of the Alps”.
Unique to Lech is the active inclusive card, which you receive free of
charge with one overnight stay. The following are included:
• all open cable cars and chairlifts
• the local and hiking shuttle buses
• childcare in the Kids Active Club
• selected guided hikes
• forest swimming pool with flume
and children’s pool
• football pitch, tennis courts and
indoor tennis court
• fitness course and Welltain® Trail
• the green fee at the Lech Golf Academy (driving range,
putting green and 3 holes)
• library, heritage museum, slide lectures, open-air concerts
• Lech Leisure Centre: minigolf, pit-pat, billiards, toddlers’ and
babies’ paradise
Welltain®: The fitness formula of the mountains is a new formula
for experiencing exercise and relaxation in Nature, so increasing your
physical and mental well-being.www.welltain.at
More holiday fun for the

whole family …
… in St. Anton am Arlberg with the Summer Active Card
M ore holiday fun for young and old. The offer includes guided hikes,
mountain bike tours, summer curling, Nordic walking, golf taster
courses, a torchlight walk, archery and ball sports.
The Summer Aktive Card also includes equipment and guides, who
I N F O R M AT I O N S B Ü R O S T. A N T O N A M A R L B E R G , L E C H Z Ü R S T O U R I S M U S , WA L D V I E RT E L T O U R I S M U S
initiate newcomers into each sport.. Younger guests between five and
14 years old can be given a treat with Hoppl’s adventure programme.
From Monday to Friday a friendly bunny rabbit has put various
activities on his programme for you.
The Summer AktiveCard 2008, which is valid from the beginning of
July to the middle of September, gives you a large number of reductions
and is available free of charge when booking at numerous hotels and
guest houses.
Visit the St. Anton am Arlberg holiday region and enjoy
new experiences.

A-6580 St. Anton am Arlberg Lech Zürs Tourismus GmbH
Tel. +43 (0)5446/226 90 A-6764 Lech am Arlberg, Dorf 2
Fax: +43 (0)5446/25 32 Tel. +43 (0)5583/21 61-0, Fax: 31 55
info@stantonamarlberg.com info@lech-zuers.at
www.stantonamarlberg.com www.lech-zuers.at
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diced bread rolls. Tirolean dumplings contain pieces of smoked meat and are eaten in a hearty beef broth or with austria’s hiking villages
cabbage. Everyone with a sweet tooth loves Topfen- und Marillenknödel dumplings made from curd cheese and vorarlberg
apricots, rolled in sugared breadcrumbs. In winter, and therefore in all the ski lodges, the preference is for Germknödel
yeast dumplings, filled with stewed plums, drizzled with melted butter, and dusted with ground poppy seeds and sugar.
Tradition, flair & charm …

… are the attributes that our guests appreciate
C ompletely refurbished rooms and suites are available

from autumn 2007. Enjoy gastronomic highlights on our sun terrace
or in the Martin Stüberl restaurant. Pamper yourself with total relaxation
in our wellness facility.
Lech in summer: green alpine pastures, clear mountain lakes, blue sky –
and in addition, the active inclusive card free of charge: childcare, free
use of cable cars, bus, guided hikes and much more.
Burghotel
+43 (0)5583/229 10
office@burghotel.at
Hotel Austria
+43 (0)5583/238 20
office@hotelaustria.com
Hotel Mohnenfluh
+43 (0)5583/331 10
Hotel Tannbergerhof, A-6764 Lech
mohnenfluh@lech.at Tel. +43 (0)5583/22 02
Fax: +43 (0)5583/33 13
info@tannbergerhof.com
Hotel Jägeralpe www.tannbergerhof.com
+43 (0)5583/42 50
hotel@jaegeralpe.at
Hotel Gotthard
+43 (0)5583/356 00
hotel@gotthard.at
Wanderparadies Arlberg
hiking paradise
D iscover Arlberg’s mountainous world. Flower-filled alpine pastures
and steep peaks. Mountain adventures and sophisticated hospitality.
Free active inclusive card. Use of all summer cable cars free of charge.
Wanderlust with fun
Hiking shuttle buses. Forest swimming pool. Guided hikes with our
registered guides are included. The “Arlberg Wanderer” family hotels for
hikers make the best time of the year into an unforgettable experience.
A lpine luxury with extravagant charm: The exclusive Welltain® partner
hotel can be reached from the resort comfortably in its own lift. The
quiet rooms offer extraordinary views. Experiences for the senses await
D I E A R L B E R G WA N D E R E R , TA N N B E R G E R H O F, H O T E L B E R G H O F
Personal service, luxurious wellness facilities and lovingly furnished you in the elegant spa. The neat garden terrace is the perfect place to
hotels make holidays in the Arlberg special. In the winter too, Arlberg relax and is right beside the Golf Academy. Unique: the active inclusive
provides a winter fairy tale beyond compare. Fantastic pistes, unique card is your free leisure ticket (local and hiking buses, forest swimming
deep-snow slopes, winter hiking trails and cross-country ski runs. pool, guided hikes, golf ...).

Die Arlberg Wanderer der berghof, A-6764 Lech
A-6764 Lech am Arlberg Tel. +43 (0)5583/26 35
Omesberg 119 Fax: +43 (0)5583/26 35-5
info@arlbergwanderer.at info@derberghof.at
www.arlbergwanderer.at www.derberghof.at
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burgenland Wiener Schnitzel. Where the Wiener Schnitzel got its name is a question
salzburger land considered way beyond the Austrian capital. However, it is certain that the “genuine
Wiener” is made from veal. It can be found on menus nationwide and is often made
with pork or, more recently, turkey. But the most important thing is the preparation:
Best Health Austria – feeling good with a guarantee of quality

“I have very simple tastes” Oscar Wilde confessed. “I am always happy with the best.”
I n order to be true to this claim, the businesses listed

below were checked against the EU’s most stringent
criteria by independent experts and from the point of view
of guests, and may thus claim the following marks of
quality:
A feel-good experience with demonstrable health benefits,

the best care by trained and particularly friendly and atten-
tive staff, as well as the integration of regional and local
resources incorporated into the total package and activity
programmes. The businesses are checked annually.
The following hotels and businesses in this list are
Detailed information and other excellent certificated and count among the best:
businesses are at: • Gesundheitshotel Klosterberg (Lower Austria) health hotel,
Best Health Austria Gesellschaft für Gesundheits-
tourismus mbH, A-9523 Landskron/Villach
page 15. • Thermenresort Warmbad-Villach (Carinthia)
Tel. +43 (0)4242/442 00-50 thermal spa resort, page 35. • Thermenparadies Der
office@besthealthaustria.com Karawankenhof (Carinthia) thermal spa paradise, page 40
“alpannonia® – Hay life instead of high life

boundless hiking” Farms to hike to in the Salzburger Land
ikers have access to
alpannonia® is a 104 km long distance hiking trail, which lies between
the furthest peaks of the Eastern Alps and the Hungarian Plain. This H long-established
A L PA N N O N I A , U R L A U B A M B A U E R N H O F / S A L Z B U R G E R L A N D , B E S T H E A LT H A U S T R I A , W I E N T O U R I S M U S / R O B E RT O S M A R K
themed altitude and panoramic trail provides unique hiking pleasure. farmland on 365 days a
The distinctly different regions from the alpine region of Semmering über year. Whether in the
mountains or by the
Hochwechsel (1,743 m) via the densely forested mid-alpine area of the
lakes – a multi-faceted
Burgenland down to the vineyards around Köszeg in Hungary can com-
landscape with so much
fortably be walked in six days. Dotted along the hiking system with its
to enjoy awaits you
main trail and feeders
throughout the year.
there are alpannonia®
Fresh air and magnifi-
hiking hosts, who are
cent views, delicious local delicacies, the chance to stay in luxurious
happy to provide spe-
holiday apartments or comfortable rooms with a snug and cosy atmos-
cialist accommodation
phere. With all this, traditional hospitality, cycling, riding or simply lying
and services for hikers.
back and savouring the fragrance of freshly cut hay – this is the
Further unscripted holiday experience in the land of farms.
information at 1 week from as little as €150 per person/night with breakfast.
www.alpannonia.at Category: 2 flowers

KOMET Incoming Landesverein Urlaub am Bauernhof
A-7423 Pinkafeld, Ing.-Julius-Raab-Strasse 7a A-5024 Salzburg, Schwarzstrasse 19
Tel. +43 (0)3357/460 03-21 Tel. +43 (0)662/87 05 71-248, Fax: -326
incoming@komet-reisen.at uab@lk-salzburg.at
www.suedburgenland.info, www.alpannonia.at www.salzburg.farmholidays.com
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The meat is beaten to about four millimetres thick, then coated in flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs, salzburger land
and fried on both sides until golden brown. Traditionally, the Wiener Schnitzel is served with parsley
potatoes, a green salad or potato salad. The essentional extra is a lemon wedge, which one squeezes
over the golden brown, crisp coating.
Alpine Spa Haus Hirt**** “Moisl’s wonderful hiking and

wellness world with ❤”
A s soon as you cross the threshold of our hotel, you escape from
everyday life and enter a wonderful world of well-being, Moisl’s
wellness world anno 1890. Our fabulous massage and beauty department
(St. Barth) will spoil you with gorgeous, aromatic essences. Feel-good
baths to enjoy – it all
brings sunshine to the
soul. We look forward
to seeing you.
Alpine wellness –
days of pleasure.
3 nights/4 days,
The hideaway in the Alps. An idyllic spot where you can lose yourself, in 3/4 pension, 1 partial
order to conquer the mountains. You will find a stylish base camp with a body massage,
refreshingly new “feel”, as a bridge to the breathtaking natural world in 1 rock oil bath,
the heart of the Alps, with waterfalls and hot springs. Aveda Spa – former 1 hayseed bath,
refuge of many famous artists (Thomas Mann). €199 per person
Information & booking. Information & booking. Hotel Moisl

Alpine Spa Haus Hirt**** A-5441 Abtenau, Markt 26
Ihr Hideaway in den Alpen Tel. +43 (0)6243/22 32-0
A-5640 Bad Gastein Fax: +43 (0)6243/22 10-612
An der Kaiserpromenade info@hotelmoisl.at
Tel. +43 (0)6434/27 97, Fax: -48 www.hotelmoisl.at
Mountains & thermal spas

The Gastein hiking specialists. In the middle of the imposing mountain panorama of the Hohen
Tauern, where crystal-clear, healing spa water has gushed from the primeval rocks for thousands of
years, lies the Gasteinertal valley. It makes every “hiking heart” beat faster with its vast array of
Nature’s treasure and clear, invigorating mountain air, reaching from the ancient and friendly hamlet
up to the exclusive resort nestling against the steep slope with its thundering waterfall.
It is in this way that hiking makes truly joyful friends. The service provided at the 13 hotels
designated “hiking specialists” makes a hiking holiday in the Gasteinertal a real delight. Holiday guests
here take part in guided hikes, travel in chauffeur-driven comfort by hiking taxi to the starting point of
the most magnificent tours and are brought back down after a strenuous day in the mountains.
A further plus is the free loan of equipment (sticks and backpack) as well as a complete hiking
information pack.
A L P I N E S PA H A U S H I RT, H O T E L M O I S L , G A S T E I N E R WA N D E R S P E Z I A L I S T E N
Hiking and feel-good package (24.05.–18.10.08)

• 7 nights inclusive of the respective meals • 6 days free ascents and descents on all Gastein
cableways • 1 entry to the alpine spa in Bad Hofgastein • 1 entry to the rock spa in Bad Gastein
• free equipment rental at “Sport Bergfreund” (backpack and sticks) • Gastein hiking information pack
• 1x gold panning • 1x guided hike “on the track of gold”
starting at €304 per person in a double room

Gasteiner Wanderspezialisten
A-5630 Bad Hofgastein, Tauernplatz 1
Tel. +43 (0)6432/33 93-102, Fax: -120
wandern@gastein.com
www.wandergastein.com
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carinthia Stuffed noodles. It is not just dumplings that are deliciously stuffed in
Austria, noodles are too. The dough is rolled out thinly, and given a piquant or sweet
filling. Popular Carinthian Kasnudel have a mixture of curd cheese and potato,
flavoured with mint or chervil. After filling, the dough is sealed all round by hand
Faaker See is ON THE MOVE

T he Faaker See lake is idyllically placed in the heart of Carinthia.
It’s impossible to resist a ramble in the fresh air of the magnificent
Karawanken mountain range with the imposing Mittagskogel and more
gentle hills.
Whether you prefer a climbing tour in the Kanzianiberg rock climbing
practice area, an active adventure with canoeing, Nordic walking, running,
mountain biking or survival training, a cross-country tour on tracks which
end where the tour begins – everything is possible in one of the most
beautiful regions by the Faaker See in Carinthia.
A special highlight is the Alpine-Adria hiking week. Discover the loveliest
hiking trails in Carinthia, Italy and Slovenia with a professional guide. Take
the hiking shuttle bus to explore some breathtaking mountain panoramas
and secrets of Nature. An experience for all the senses.
Dorfhotel is naturally beautiful

T he sun glistens on the Faaker See, with its backdrop of magnificent
mountains, green forests and lush meadows. DORFHOTEL on the
Faaker See is a collection of lovingly restored, genuine farmhouses in the
very middle of the triangle formed by Carinthia, Italy and Slovenia.
The rustically comfortable apartments provide ample space for a relaxed
holiday. Surrounded by Nature, you can discover the many attractions of the
mountain world in all four seasons. On a sunrise hike on the Ferlacher
Spitze, a pleasant family ramble or an altitude hike up onto the Mittags-
kogel, our professional mountain guide will show you the most beautiful
hiking trails in the region. Back from your hike, there’s nothing better than a
dip in the Faaker Sea or a soothing treatment in the wellness facility.
Take time out all to yourself.
DORFHOTEL – here I feel at home.
1 week in an apartment for up to 4 persons starting at €343
D O R F H O T E L , V I - FA - O S , K Ä R N T E N W E R B U N G
Information & booking. Information & booking. DORFHOTEL

Tourismusinformation Faak am See A-9582 Latschach o.d. Faaker See
A-9583 Faak am See Dorfstrasse 26
Dietrichsteinerstrasse 2 Tel. +43 (0)4254/23 84, Fax: -404
Tel. +43 (0)4254/21 10, Fax: -21 info@dorfhotel.com
faakersee@ktn.gde.at, www.faakersee.at www.dorfhotel.com
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in a jagged pattern. Carinthian Schlipfkrapfen are somewhat smaller pasta pockets, with a carinthia
spinach or meat filling. The dough of the Tirolean Schlutzkrapfen on the other hand is made lower austria
from a mixture of rye and wheat flour. But one thing they all have in common:
They all taste delicious.
“Boundless” hiking in
Carinthia’s Natural Arena
S pring, summer or autumn
– hiking is always in
season in the five holiday
regions of Gailtal, Gitschtal,
Lesachtal, Weissensee and
Nassfeld-Hermagor-Presseg-
ger See. Because this lake and
valley holiday paradise in the The other holiday
south-west of Carinthia, directly on the Italian border, provides a wide variety
of options: 1,000 km of signposted trails in the Carnic and Gailtal Alps –
ranging from an undemanding ramble round a lake or up to a pasture, to
T herapeutic fasting with hiking means saying “stop”, to cleanse
oneself, throw ballast overboard and bring body, mind and soul back
into harmony – underpinned by plenty of exercise in the fresh, clear air.
strenuous climbs on Alpine peaks. The combination of a hiking and Simply breathe deeply and take in oxygen, draw strength and recharge
swimming holiday is ideal – bathing in the absolutely pure lake water of the batteries. The package price for 10 days in a double room per person
Weissensee and Pressegger See, plus 52 Alpine adventure programmes starts at €764. Feel-good summer: 25.7.–17.8.2008, starting at €45.
such as white-water rafting or canyoning. The 26 themed hiking trails make Package offers: Luxury for Him & Her, Nordic walking, hiking week,
this sun-blessed region a “themed hiking park” for the whole family. detox and inner body cleansing.

Kärntens Naturarena Gesundheitshotel Klosterberg****
A-9620 Hermagor, Hauptstrasse 14 A-3921 Langschlag 170
Tel. +43 (0)4282/31 31-0, Fax: -31 Tel. +43 (0)2814/82 76, Fax: -170
info@naturarena.com info@klosterberg.at
www.naturarena.com/wandern www.klosterberg.at
The fascination of Alpine Gösing

Exercise, Nature and well-being on your doorstep
A lpenhotel Gösing nestles in 1,000 hectares of its own forest with an

uninterrupted view of the mighty Ötscher peak. Careful attention to detail and
the most modern 4-star standards make this century old hotel something rather
special. The variety of options available allows us to fulfil your individual wishes.
The Ötscher region provides the optimum conditions to feed a passion for hiking.
K Ä R N T E N S N AT U R A R E N A , G E S U N D H E I T S H O T E L K L O S T E R B E R G , A L P E N H O T E L G Ö S I N G , Ö W / FA N K H A U S E R
For first-timers, but also for hiking veterans, there are endless choices in the
Ötscher-Tormäuer nature park, the Ötschergräben, the 2,000 metre high Ötscher,
the Tiroler Kogel, the Hochbärneck, the local mountain pastures and the many
alpine hiking paths.
In winter many of the hiking paths and mountain routes can also be conquered
with snowshoes and touring skis, or you can try out cross-country skiing on the
hotel’s own trail. Following a day’s exertions, treat your body and soul to time out
as well: Indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam bath, infra-red cabin, massages,
beauty treatment, ayurvedic treatments, fitness room, and a tennis court leave
no wish unsatisfied.
The Alpenhotel Gösing – your personal retreat close to home.

Alpenhotel Gösing
A-3221 Gösing an der Mariazellerbahn 4
Tel. +43 (0)2728/217
alpenhotel@goesing.at
www.goesing.at
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upper austria Kaiserschmarren. There are a number of legends surrounding the
creation of the Kaiserschmarren. However, one thing is certain: This sweet dessert
tasted exceptionally good to Kaiser Franz Joseph I, so he made Kaiserschmarren
one of Austria’s most famous dishes. For Kaiserschmarren, a batter of flour,
Enjoyment of Nature: Short

holidays on the Danube
T he Donauengtal European Conservation Area between
Hofkirchen in Lower Bavaria and Aschach/Donau in
Upper Austria is a unique nature reserve. More than 2,888 km
and the longest river in Central Europe, the Danube has
been an artery, not just for humans, but also for a huge variety
of flora and fauna.
27 short holiday packages with tips for guided hikes
can be found in the new, free brochure “Experience Nature”.
For example, “A Guest of Dr Faustus” in the Hotel
Faustschlössl in Feldkirchen/ Donau costs €148 per
person in a double room for two nights with half-board and
numerous services. Alternatively, you can hike “With your
backpack through the Danube Valley” from Passau to the
Schlögener Donauschlinge starting at €199 per person
in a double room including luggage transport and three
boat trips.
This project is supported in the Information & booking.

context of the EU Community Intitiative Werbegemeinschaft Donau OÖ
Interreg III A Bavaria/Austria with grants
from the European Fund for Regional
A-4040 Linz, Lindengasse 9
Development, the Upper Austria Nature Tel. +43 (0)732/72 77-800
Conservation Department and the info@donauradweg.at
Landkreis Passau.
www.donaunatur.com
Experience the pleasures of hiker-friendly Gmunden

T he most agreeable way of getting to know the Salzkammergut round Gmunden is
definitely on foot. You need nothing more than a spring in your step and strong
footwear to explore for example the trails on Grünberg mountain (1,004 m).
WERBEGEMEINSCHAFT DONAU OBERÖSTERREICH, SCHLOSSHOTEL FREISITZ ROITH, WIEN TOURISMUS/GERHARD WEINKIM

Gmunden’s local mountain is an eldorado for lovers of hiking, and provides a view of
its big brother, the Traunstein (1,691 m) with the Ramsaueralm, Laudachalm and
Mairalm. Guests at the Schlosshotel Freisitz Roith even have their rucksacks packed
for them. Light natural produce from the region provides sustenance for the hike, and
with a detailed hiking map it would be very hard to get lost. The tour is best under-
taken with Sepp Vockenhuber, Freisitz Roith’s captain of the MS “Hocklecken”, who is
not just an enthusiastic mountaineer (with Matterhorn experience), but also knows at
close quarters virtually every corner of his beloved Salzkammergut
Book your “Joy of Hiking” package now:
4 or 7 nights in stylishly furnished rooms including Freisitz-Roith-Arrangement
• Welcome cocktail • Hiking map & rucksack stocked daily with regional delicacies
• Cruise on the Traunsee with associated hike and packed lunch • Hike on the Grün-
berg, visit to the fungus nature trail, return by cableway • Book your “Wandergenuss”
“Joy of Hiking” package now at www.freisitzroith.at.

Schlosshotel Freisitz Roith
A-4810 Gmunden, Traunsteinstrasse 87
Tel. +43 (0)7612/649 05
Fax: +43 (0)7612/649 05-17
info@freisitzroith.at, www.freisitzroith.at
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milk, eggs and sugar is cooked golden brown on both sides in a pan. It is then carefully tirol
cut into bite-sized pieces. The pancake or Schmarren then has currants added, and is finally
dusted with icing sugar. It is traditionally served in most restaurants with
stewed plums.
Reutte holiday region

The Reutte holiday region on the border with Bavaria has an
impressive variety of cultural and sporting attractions.
H ighlights of this magnificent high altitude hiking area (1,700 m)

include a barefoot hiking trail and an Alpine flower garden. 48 km of
well constructed cycle paths and over 138 km of mountain bike trails at
all levels of difficulty provide the perfect holiday experience for all ages.
Romantic feelings will be aroused by an evening stroll to the Alpsee
where you can admire the floodlit royal castles of Neuschwanstein and
Hohenschwangau. Locals and guests come together under the slogan
“Running and Nordic walking in Lech” on new Nordic walking courses in
Lechaschau, Wängle and Höfen as well as the three sections from
Weißenbach. Moreover, all the lakes in the Reutte holiday region,
such as the Plansee, Alatsee, Urisee and Frauensee, are of drinking
water quality.
Alpine hoteliers
B reathe deeply and enjoy the mountain air, or take advantage of the
varied sports programme – many options are available for holiday-
makers in the Alpine region. If you are planning your next journey, be
inspired by the Alpine Hoteliers – an association of 450 small, individual
hotels in the Salzburger Land, the Tirol and Upper Bavaria which offer
holidaymakers accommodation at outstanding prices.
If you seek an active holiday, you will find idyllic countryside in which
to hike, bike and Nordic walk in the Alpine regions. Alpine hoteliers are
ready with numerous tips for excursions, and on occasion even join their
guests, to show them the loveliest places in the region. Well-known as
both a place for excursions and a place to stay is Alpengasthof Gramai, a
member of the association and lying in the middle of Karwendel Alpine
Park. A night including breakfast with produce from its own alpine
pasture costs from €29 per person.
Information is available via the homepage www.alpine-gastgeber.com
TIROL INFO, TVB FERIENREGION REUTTE, ALPINE GASTGEBER
and enquiries can be sent directly to member hotels.
Supported with grants from the European Fund for Regional Development (Intereg IIIA), the
Federal Ministry for the Economy and Employment and from the Provinces of Salzburg and Tirol.
Information & catalogue. Information & booking.

Tirol Info TVB Ferienregion Reutte
Tel. +43 (0)512/72 72-0 A-6600 Reutte, Untermarkt 34
katalog@alpine-gastgeber.com Tel. +43 (0)5672/623 36, Fax: -40
www.alpine-gastgeber.com info@reutte.com
www.reutte.com
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tirol Cheese. Many regions in Austria have a long tradition of cheese-making.
In Vorarlberg Bergkäse mountain cheese has been made the same way for centuries.
The milk used by the Alpine dairymen to make the strong and intensely pungent
cheese is particularly aromatic, as the cows graze on lush alpine meadows
Hotel “Das Pfandler” Imst-Gurgltal – Land of Adventure

I n the heart of the Tirol, the Imst-Gurgltal region has the whole gamut of
mountain experiences. Relax in Alpine meadows, or take off on a mountain
bike. With 350 km of hiking
trails, 200 km of mountain
bike and cycling paths, indoor
and rock climbing practice
areas, rafting in the Imst
gorge, canyoning, Rosen-
garten gorge, the Alpine
Coaster – the world’s longest
8-seater gondola in Imst;
linked to Inntal and the Tirol
bike trails, Adlerweg Tirol,
T he Pfandler stands in an open, quiet location, and is a holiday
destination for everyone who would like to have sport, Nature, water,
recuperation and enjoyment all tied up in one holiday package. They will
Jakobsweg, Lechtaler Höhen-
weg, E 4 and E 5 trails; offi-
find traditional hospitality in a homely, pleasant and stylish atmosphere. cial host of the Tour and Bike
Your every need is taken care of. Relax like the Tiroleans in our healthy Trans-Alp Challenge, and the
world – simply feel good and holiday to your heart’s content. Pitztal-Imst glacier marathon.

Hotel „Das Pfandler“ Tourismusverband Imst-Gurgltal
Familie Anton & Andrea Entner A-6460 Imst
A-6213 Pertisau/Achensee/Tirol Tel. +43 (0)5412/69 10-0
H O T E L D A S P FA N D L E R , T O U R I S M U S V E R B A N D I M S T- G U R G LTA L / C H R I S T I A N P F L A N Z E LT, H O T E L D E R W I E S E N H O F, H O T E L TA U F E R B E R G , V O R A R L B E R G T O U R I S M U S / C H R I S TA B R A N Z
Tel. +43 (0)5243/52 23, Fax: -62 info@imst.at
info@pfandler.at, www.pfandler.at www.imst.at
The Wiesenhof Hotel Insiders’ tip for Nature lovers

• Family-run business on the sun balcony of the Ötztal (1,550 m) • Magnifi-
cent panoramic terrace and children’s play area • Luxury and family rooms
and apartments • Starting point for magnificent hiking and mountain tours
• Varied weekly programme • Snow-assured location, ski lift and children’s lift,
and one of the loveliest cross-country ski runs in the Tirol, with a roller-blading
track immediately in front of the hotel. Half-board starting at €39 per person.
Weekly packages: guided hikes, Nordic walking, mountain bike tour,
gala evening of entertainment, 7 days HB €306 p.pers.
T he Wiesenhof stands in an idyllic location at the centre of the village,

surrounded by lush meadows. Two or three minutes’ walk brings you
to the largest lake in the Tirol, the romantic Karwendel cable car and the
oldest golf course in the country, but even so it is a haven of calm around
the hotel. As an ideal starting point for hikes, the Achensee region offers
450 km of hiking trails, from relaxing rambles along the lake shore to
challenging ascents up to about 2,500 m.

Hotel Der Wiesenhof Hotel Tauferberg
Familie Johannes Entner A-6441 Niederthai/Ötztal
A-6213 Pertisau Nr. 9 Tel. +43 (0)5255/55 09
Tel. +43 (0)5243/52 46, Fax: -48 Fax: +43 (0)5255/56 69-5
info@wiesenhof.at, www.wiesenhof.at info@tauferberg.com, www.tauferberg.com
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and mountain herbs. Graukäse is a speciality of the Tirol; it is a hand-produced curd cheese, vorarlberg
ripened for some weeks in a cellar. Its name comes from its green-grey crust of mould.
This full-flavoured and very low-fat cheese is essential to some Tirolean specialities, giving
Kaspressknödel dumplings their characteristic flavour.
Active in Bregenzerwald
T he Bregenzerwald region is rich in natural charm, from lush Alpine
foothills to high mountain peaks. Some 2,000 km of signposted hiking
trails lead to the loveliest spots. Golf, Nordic walking, cycling, paragliding,
climbing or white-water rafting – everything is possible.
From May to the end of October, summer guests benefit from the
Bregenzerwald guest card: access to all cable cars, swimming pools
and public buses in Bregenzerwald is included in the overnight price with a
stay of three nights. Winter in the Bregenzerwald is perfect for winter sports
enthusiasts and Nature-lovers. Skiing variety is guaranteed with the Three
Valleys ski pass. There are 300 km of cross-country ski runs, numerous
natural toboggan runs and 200 km of signposted winter hiking trails to
choose from.
Kids Snow Campaign
(12 to 19 January, 1 to 8 March and 29 March to 5 April 2008)
During these dates, children between 3 and 6 years old (born in
2002/2003/2004) ski free of charge and can also have a free 4-day ski
course. (Condition: 7 nights stay accompanied by at least one adult)
Damüls – The world’s

snowiest village
T he mountain village lies at over 1,400 m and is a beacon of snow
reliabilty, underlined by its 2006 prize of “world’s snowiest village”.
Besides 64 km of marked pistes and ski routes, eleven sunny altitude
cross-country ski kilometres and 22.5 km of winter hiking trails, winter in
Damüls provides a varied programme of events for the whole family.
Take a holiday from your car. In Damüls, a winter holiday awaits both
you and your car, because at almost all the hotels you can enjoy skiing
right up to the door.
Winter brings much that is new. Two new detachable 6-seater
gondolas are the highlight this coming season, with the Argental service
opening up new, top quality north-facing slopes .
D A M Ü L S T O U R I S M U S , B R E G E N Z E R WA L D T O U R I S M U S / C . L I N G G ( 3 )
Our winter packages:

Winter-Package
8 to 22 December 2007; 19 to 26 January 2008; 29 March to 6 April 2008
Kids Snow Campaign
12 to 19 January 2008; 29 March to 6 April 2008

Bregenzerwald Tourismus, A-6863 Egg Damüls Tourismus, A-6884 Damüls
Impulszentrum 1135, Tel. +43 (0)5512/23 65 Tel. +43 (0)5510/620
Fax: +43 (0)5512/30 10 Fax: +43 (0)5510/549
info@bregenzerwald.at info@damuels.at
www.bregenzerwald.at www.damuels.at
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Sheer pleasure
It feels good to bathe in really pure drinking water
makers for whom life already provides
enough excitement. All 42 Carinthian
bathing lakes are of proven drinking-
water quality, as is the Weissensee (1,000
m), which remains deliciously refreshing,
othing is nicer on a hot summer’s even in summer.
N day than taking a cooling dip. Exactly
where to take the plunge is no easy deci- For anyone who does not find the
sion, so varied is the choice of Austrian water temperature sufficiently like the
bathing lakes. Anyone who likes to Caribbean, the family-friendly Klopeiner
combine cool bathing with the hot scene See in Carinthia or the Mondsee in Upper
will love a holiday by the Wörther See. Austria may be close to the heart. Whilst
The clear Austrian Summer festivals such as the “Fête the bathing lakes score above all with
lakes lend themselves blanche” attract a young crowd every their beneficial combination of recupera-
to diving
year to the banks of the largest lake in tion and entertainment, mountain waters
Carinthia. Its two neighbours, the Ossi- such as Tirol’s Achensee are more of an
OÖ WERBUNG (2)
acher See and the Millstätter See, are in acquired taste: glacier water straight from
fact almost as large, but provide more the spring reaches 19° max – so you are
peace and quiet – ideal for holiday- often alone in the water.
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2
1 Lake Attersee in the Salzkammergut:

a bathing lake of drinking water quality
2 Lake Woerth seen somewhat

differently – a bird’s-eye view
3 Enjoying peace on the water in a

rowing boat
3 4 The old baths in Gars are mirrored in

the dark waters of the Kamp river
A charming alternative is offered by lovely

old river-fed baths, some with a history Pack your swimwear!
stretching back over 100 years, for
example in Zwettl, Langenlois, Gars or
Krumau in Lower Austria. One of the finest
* LUNZER SEEN. The three lakes in Lower Austria are worth a visit at any time of year, but at
Whitsun they provide a beautiful springtime spectacle with hosts of daffodils. www.lunzamsee.at
is the lovingly restored river-fed swimming

pool on the Ybbs in Hollenstein. Lovers of
* OBERINNVIERTLER SEENPLATTE. Lying between the Ibmer Moor, lush meadows and shady
forests, these three peat-bottomed lakes invite you to bathe as early as May. www.wasser.info
the unusual are recommended to visit the

Donauflussbad Aggsbach, where the
* SEEWALDSEE. The romantic mountain lake in the Großes Walsertal in Vorarlberg is reached at
the end of a one-hour hike. The reward: a unique natural experience. www.alpenregion.at
KÄRNTEN WERBUNG, TIROL WERBUNG/ERICH SPIESS, NÖ WERBUNG
Danube, obeying a counter-current, flows

uphill. Whilst time seems to stand still in
* ERLAUFSEE. This lake on the border between Styria and Lower Austria is so clean and clear that
in places you can see the bottom up to 20 m below the surface. www.mitterbach.at
the old baths, elsewhere it goes at break-
neck speed: intrepid rafting and canoeing * FERNSTEINSEE. One of the most beautiful of all Alpine lakes is the emerald green Fernsteinsee,
best viewed from a pedalo. www.mieminger-plateau.at
fans will not be disappointed on white-
water rivers such as the Salza or the * BAD FISCHAU. Lying south of Vienna, the Bad Fischau-Brunn, fed by a cool, clear spring, is a
real jewel in Nature’s crown. Dotted with historic wooden cabins from Imperial times, it exudes the
romantic flair of the 19th century. www.kristalltherme.at
Enns in Styria. •
* FUSCHLSEE. Not far from the festival city of Salzburg lie Hintersee and Fuschlsee lakes – in the
middle of the magnificent landscapes of the Salzkammergut. www.fuschlseeregion.at
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carinthia Sachertorte. Created in 1832 by 16 year old apprentice chef Franz Sacher
at the court of Prince Metternich, it must be the most famous chocolate cake in the
world today. The recipe for the original Sachertorte is a well-kept secret, known only
to confectioners at Hotel Sacher in Vienna. Despite this, there is hardly a cake shop
Klopeiner See – South Carinthia Bathing delights at lakes Weis-

sport & fun without limits.
The most sunshine and the
sensee and Pressegger See
warmest bathing lakes in
Austria (up to 28° C and S ummer sunshine playing on crystal-clear, pure bathing lakes, and over
two thousand hours of sunshine per year – these are just some of the
advantages of a group of holiday regions in south-west Carinthia, right on
of drinking-water quality)
ensure pure relaxation in the Italian frontier: the Gailtal, Gitschtal and Lesachtal valleys, the Weis-
the Klopeiner See-South sensee and Nassfeld-Hermagor-Pressegger See. Relax your body, mind
Carinthia holiday region. No and soul while sunbathing, taking healthy exercise or enjoying a swim in
less than seven lakes invite the pleasantly warm Pressegger See (up to 28° C), or the fjord-like Weis-
you to bathe, surf, dive or sensee (up to 24° C).
fish. But this is also a biking and hiking paradise full of contrasts, between Kids enjoy special pro-
the Klagenfurt basin, the Karawanken range, and the Saualpe and Koralpe grammes in Carinthia’s
mountains. 1,246 km of superbly maintained trails will suit every taste No. 1 Adventure Park at
and ability. 28 mountainbiking and trekking routes, 7 themed bike trails Pressegger See. Besides
through South Carinthia’s lake district and the popular Drau bike trail bathing, diving and
provide the right mixture of sporting challenge and natural pleasure. swimming, the lakes are
The highlights: The Santa Lucia suspension bridge and biking also a true paradise for
through mining tunnels. surfers and sailors.

Region Klopeiner See-Südkärnten Kärntens Naturarena
A-9122 St. Kanzian, Schulstrasse 10 A-9620 Hermagor, Hauptstrasse 14
Tel. +43 (0)4239/22 22, Fax: -33 Tel. +43 (0)4282/31 31-0, Fax: -31
info@klopeinersee.at info@naturarena.com
www.klopeinersee.at www.naturarena.com
Seeberührungen® lake encounters around the Millstätter See
M I L L S T Ä T T E R S E E T O U R I S M U S / S T E V E . H A I D E R . C O M A R C H I V: M T G , T V B K L O P E I N E R S E E , N AT U R A R E N A K Ä R N T E N , W I E N T O U R I S M U S / R O B E RT O S M A R K
The Forelle Hotel offers wellness treatments right by the lake.
Enjoy a lake and mountain backdrop in this 4-star hotel with its lake pool,
wellness area with various saunas, steam bath and quiet room with lake
panorama. Travel the world with special treatments – fragrances from the
South Sea, the energy of Asia, the rhythm of Tibetan bells – a feast for
the senses.
Moonlight plays on the waters of Millstätter See. On a small island

there’s a festively set table and in the candlelight a couple raise their
glasses to each other, in romantic togetherness – doesn’t it sound like a
fairy tale? It is too, yet the romantic “Dinner for Two on Millstätter See” can
be yours. The exclusive package includes an aperitif, a motorboat ride
and a 7-course dinner.

Infocenter Millstätter See Hotel am See – Die Forelle
A-9871 Seeboden, Thomas-Morgenstern-Platz 1 A-9872 Millstatt am See
Tel. +43 (0)4766/37 00-0 Tel. +43 (0)4766/20 50
info@millstaettersee.at office@hotel-forelle.at
www.millstaettersee.at www.hotel-forelle.at
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water.
in Austria that does not sell it and, if even if not eating the original, all Torten à la Sacher have one salzburger land
thing in common: they taste blissfully of chocolate. After baking, the cake is filled with apricot jam,
which is also thinly spread all over the outside. A sweet chocolate glaze seals in the cake.
Served with a spoonful of whipped cream, the confectionery pleasure is complete.
Your Alpine hosts

B reathe deeply and enjoy the mountain air, or take advantage of a
varied sports programme – many options are available for holidaymakers
in the Alpine regions. If you are planning your next journey, be inspired by
the Alpine Hoteliers – an association of 450 small, individual hotels in the
Salzburger Land, the Tirol and Upper Bavaria, which offer holidaymakers
accommodation at outstanding prices. The following example shows what
attractive options there are for a holiday: Alpine hotels are not only the
perfect starting point for outdoor activities, many are also situated on
enchanting lakes. The Seeappartement Kitzsteinhorn, a member hotel in
Zell am See, with its own bathing beach, meadow for sunbathing, mooring
facilities and lakeside terrace, invites you to sail, surf or simply just relax.
A night in a comfortable and sympathetically furnished holiday apartment
starts from €44/apartment.
Information is available at www.alpine-gastgeber.com and enquiries
can be sent directly to the member hotels.
Supported with grants from the European Fund for Regional Development (Intereg IIIA), from the
Federal Ministry for the Economy and Employment and the Provinces of Salzburg and Tirol.
Information & catalogue.

SalzburgerLand Tourismus
Tel. +43 (0)662/66 88-44
katalog@alpine-gastgeber.com
www.alpine-gastgeber.com
The click for an activity holiday: Web addresses for this magazine
* PAGES 2–5: “SO NEAR TO HEAVEN”

More on the hiking trails mentioned on pages 2 to 5 at:
www.adlerweg.tirol.at (Tiroler Adlerweg), www.salzburger-almenweg.at
(Salzburger Almenweg), www.teufelsgraben.at (Teufelsgraben),
www.schladming-rohrmoos.com (Wilde Wasser), www.maltatal.com (Tal
der Stürzenden Wasser), www.kirschbluetenweg.at, www.weinviertel.at
(Weinberg.Walking.Weg), www.wegdersinne.at,www.steiermark.com,
www.baumkronenweg.at (Baumkronenweg), www.grosseswalsertal.at
* PAGES 20/21: “SHEER PLEASURE“

Information on the lakes mentioned in the text at: www.baden.kaernten.at,
www.woerthersee.com, www.ossiachersee.net, www.millstaettersee.at,
www.weissensee.com, www.klopeinersee.at, www.mondsee.at,
www.achensee.info, www.rafting.at, www.salza.at; river-fed baths: Hollen-
stein/Ybbs: Tel. 07445/218-0, Aggsbach Markt: Tel. 02712/214 (Bad Ischl), www.ramsausport.com, www.live-high-train-low.com
A L P I N E G A S T G E B E R , V O R A R L B E R G T O U R I S M U S / C H R I S TA B R A N Z
(Laufkompetenzzentren), www.laufarena.at (Bad Tatzmannsdorf)

* PAGES 24/25: “MUSCLE POWER”.
Information on the cycle paths mentioned in the text: www.wien.info (Wiener
Ringstrasse), www.burgenland-radreisen.at, www.tauernradweg.com, * PAGES 38/39: “TREASURE-SEEKERS AND BUFFALO HUNTERS”
www.habachklause.at (Lernbauernhof/Pinzgau), www.sporthotel-beck.at,
www.kaernten-seen-biking.at, www.bike.tirol.at, www.bikeguiding.at, www.urlaubsarena-wildkogel.at, www.smaragd.granat.at (Habachtal),
www.soelden.com, www.donauradweg.at, www.mur-radweg.at www.obervellach.at, www.uttendorf.com, www.goestling-hochkar.at
(Moorpfad „Leckermoor“), www.laurentius.at (Hexenhaus in Fiss)
* SEITE 28/29: “THAT JOYOUS FEELING”
www.wildschoenau.com (Franziskusweg), www.saalbach.com (Alpincircus),
www.runnersfun.com (Stodertal), www.katrinberglauf.at, www.kaiserlauf.at * PAGE 45: “JANGLING NERVES”
www.soulcountry.tirol.at, www.abenteuerpark.at, www.cube-hotels.com
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cycling.
Muscle power
Seeking sport and culture? Cycling in Austria gives the best of both worlds
to get pedalling and let the surprises
unfold, for example colourful birdlife nesting
in the ring of reeds round Neusiedler See.
The World Heritage cycle path round the
lake goes through nature conservation
aster than on foot, and yet much areas and other idyllic spots, including
F more peaceful than by car – a won-
derful way to discover Austria is on two
some picturesque vineyards.
OÖ WERBUNG/HIMSL, OÖ TOURISMUS/WEISSENBRUNNER
wheels. You will have time to appreciate You could also cycle from spa town
the most varied landscapes, but also one to spa town, down to southern Styria,
cultural site after another – and never where you can happily stop for refresh-
more so than on the sight-seeing cycle ment and something hearty in a wine
Cyclists take a path along the Ringstraße in Vienna, also tavern – you will have already pedalled off
cultural break at Lentos called the “Showcase of the Monarchy”. so many calories. In regard to pedalling:
art gallery in Linz
You can research your route in detail on Even on cycle paths in the mountains you
the Internet, but impulsive cyclists prefer won’t have to work too hard.
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Pedal hard, then stop and stare
* TWO RIVERS, A THOUSAND

IMPRESSIONS. The Ennsradweg cycle
path goes past National Parks, impressive
mountains, romantic ravines and enchanting
towns. The Innradweg also provides charm-
ing contrasts: wild mountain ranges and
gently rolling hills, romantic fortresses and
picturesque towns. www.radurlaub.com
* MOZARTRADWEG. Starting from

Mozart’s birthplace, Salzburg, this 450 km
long cycle path leads past various sites
associated with the life of the genius.
www.mozartradweg.at
2 3
* BODENSEE-RADWANDERWEG. A
delightful trail that crosses frontiers, and
links well with individual steamer passages.
An important tip: Don’t forget your passport.
www.bodensee-info.com
* CYCLE WITHOUT BAGGAGE. Away with

heavy panniers on your bicycle – you only
need them when you reach your destination
for the day. The finest cycle tours in Austria
already provide their own luggage transfer.
Further information at
www.urlaubsanbieter.com
* AN OVERVIEW OF ALL TOURS. You will

find more cycle tours at www.austria.
info/radfahren or www.radfahren.at
They include special offers like cycling with
professionals (the Tirol, Carinthia), or “Von
Klosterpforte zu Klosterpforte”, travelling
“from monastery to monastery”.
4
1 The well-known Donauradweg The Tauern cycle path through Hohe mountain bike routes totalling over
opens up unforgettable vistas, here
Tauern National Park certainly runs past 5,000 km. Two new freeriding trails have
on the Schlögener Schlinge
quite a few three-thousand-metre-peaks, just been opened In the Tiroler Zugspitz
2 The cycle path goes straight past
ÖSTERREICH WERBUNG/DIEJUN, KÄRNTEN WERBUNG/GERDL, TV BAD RADKERSBURG
the Schloss Schönbühel in Wachau but only rises about 200 m. One of the arena, and in Sölden there is a new bike
highlights of the tour is the Krimmler arena. Less demanding by far are cycle
3 Less peaceful and more of an
adrenalin rush is a descent on a Waterfalls – the highest in Europe. The paths along rivers. On the Donauradweg
mountain bike many delights of the landscape in you cycle along the Danube, through the
4 For young cyclists too there is Salzburgerland can also be discovered romantic Wachau, where vineyards reach
much to see and be amazed by
very effectively on a wide variety of day almost to the river bank. And the 365 km
tours. If you are looking for a real long Mur-Randwanderweg follows the
challenge, try the numerous mountain River Mur from its origins in the Hohe
bike routes in Austria: The “Kärnten- Tauern down to Bad Radkersburg in
Seen-Biking” network has twelve stages the south of Styria. •
through the most beautiful mountain
regions in Carinthia, each one ending by
a lake. Tirol’s mountains meanwhile offer can be found on page 23 of this magazine.
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cycling.
biking. Frittatensuppe. Frittatensuppe, a clear soup with strips of pancake, is a
traditional Austrian national dish. Whether as a starter or main course – it is served
burgenland in the same way in all the Provinces. It could also be called “Palatschinkensuppe”,
Palatschinken being another term for a pancake, a further typical Austrian speciality.
Mörbisch on the Neusiedler See

T his cyclists’ village at Neusiedler See extends a warm invitation to
discover its picturesque landscapes and unique flora and fauna by
bicycle. Use our nearby frontier crossing point for a detour into Hungary, or
Bicycle hire:
• Fahrradverleih Posch, A-7072 Mörbisch, Blumentalgasse 9,
Tel. +43 (0)2685/82 42
cross the lake on one of the regular cycle ferry services. • Fahrradverleih Sonnenhof, A-7072 Mörbisch, Nussau 18,
Tel. +43 (0)2685/609 73, Fax: -4
Let your soul be soothed and experience Mörbisch hospitality, writ large in
sonnenhof-moerbisch@aon.at, www.sonnenhof-moerbisch.at
this village of lakeside festivals. A walk through its famous alleyways, which
are part of this Unesco World Heritage Site, bears witness to old customs Cycle ferry services in Mörbisch:
and traditions. • Drescher Lines, Tel. +43 (0)2685/88 20,
Fax: +43 (0)2685/88 40-8,
TOURISMUSVERBAND MÖRBISCH, ÖSTERREICH WERBUNG/LEHMANN
As wine grapes have been cultivated here for centuries, you should not miss
drescher.line@drescher.at, www.drescher.at
the opportunity to convince yourself of the quality of excellent wines from
Mörbisch’s vintners, who also produce the official wine for the Viennese Schiffahrt Weiss-Sommer:
Opera Ball. This is best done in one of the Mörbisch’s long-established wine Tel. +43 (0)2685/83 24, Fax: +43 (0)2685/82 24
cellars, in the Mörbisch Vinothek or in the many restaurants and taverns. weiss-sommer@aon.at, http://members.aon.at/weiss-sommer
Information. Tourismusverband Mörbisch

A-7072 Mörbisch, Hauptstrasse 23
Tel. +43 (0)2685/84 30, Fax: -9
tourismus@moerbisch.com
www.moerbischamsee.at, www.moerbisch.com
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cycling.
The pancake mixture is prepared only from the best, natural ingredients, such as flour,
milk and eggs. A special extra is a pinch of nutmeg. Immediately after cooking in a hot pan, biking.
the pancakes are cut into strips or Frittaten, to be put into hot beef broth just before serving. carinthia
Enjoy your meal. salzburger land
tirol
Biking pleasure without frontiers Undemanding, romantic cycling

in Carinthia’s Natural Arena T he Salzburger Seenland comprises twelve traditional, long-
established parishes, where customs and culture thrive. The four
Carinthia’s Natural Arena, lakes of the Salzburger Seenland (Wallersee, Obertrumer See, Mattsee
comprising Gailtal, Gitschtal and Grabensee) provide beauty, clear and clean drinking water, and much
and Lesachtal, the Weis- more. The cyclists’ paradise almost on the doorstep of the
sensee and the Nassfeld- festival city of Salzburg provides some 1,000 km of cycle paths,
Hermagor-Pressegger See, is which are car-free or only lightly used. Lush green Alpine foothills
a mecca for all bikers. Moun- delight the cyclist with their gentle slopes and warm, deep-blue lakes
tain bikers find true happi- and circular cycle paths
ness and a perfect challenge round our lakes are very
on more than 800 km of trails popular with families.
with 31 routes of varying Salzburg’s meadows,
difficulty, whilst the scenic family tour – the Karnische Radweg (90 km) – forests, rivers and
runs gently downhill along the Gail River from Kötschach-Mauthen to lakes provide the best
Villach. Guided tours, mountainbiking routes, bike transport by cable car ingredients for the
and above all the “frontierless” biking enjoyment of riding into Italy are, region’s typical dishes.
along with the absolutely pure Pressegger See and Weissensee bathing Let yourself be enchanted
lakes, some of the special features of Carinthia’s Natural Arena. by Nature.

Kärntens Naturarena Salzburger Seenland Tourismus GmbH
A-9620 Hermagor, Hauptstrasse 14 Tel. +43 (0)6212/303 70-23
Tel. +43 (0)4282/31 31-0, Fax: -31 Fax: +43 (0)6212/303 70-9
info@naturarena.com info@salzburger-seenland.at
www.naturarena.com/radundmountainbiken www.salzburger-seenland.at
Cycling delights in the

Zillertal
T he Zillertal valley is one of the most varied bike
destinations in the Alps, and so an ideal goal for all
cycling enthusiasts. Over 800 km of mountain bike and cycle
routes at between 500 and 3,400 m above sea-level invite
one actively to experience the distinctive mountain panorama
of the Zillertal with its 55 three-thousand-metre-peaks.
When taking breaks, more than 130 lodges are available to
enjoy the popular Zillertal natural produce. In the evening one
can let oneself be spoilt in one of the numerous gourmet
restaurants in the Valley.
N AT U R A R E N A K Ä R N T E N , S A L Z B U R G E R S E E N L A N D , Z I L L E RTA L T O U R I S M U S
Bike facts:
• 214 km blue routes / 274 km red routes /
336 km black routes
• 20 GPS bike tours with a total of about 30,000 m of
altitude (with GPS hire)
• regenerative fitness tours in combination with well-
equipped bike transportation by the mountain track and
cable railways, e.g. the Zillertalbahn Information & booking.
• well-known alpine roads, ideal as a fitness test for Zillertal Tourismus GmbH
racing cyclists A-6262 Schlitters, Zillertal, Bundesstrasse 27d
Tel. +43 (0)5288/871 87
• for families, the wide, sunny valley floor is available
Fax: +43 (0)5288/871 87-1
as a quiet cycle path info@zillertal.at, www.zillertal.at
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running. nordic walking.
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2 3
1 When Nordic walking, one can
That joyous feeling

If you think the whole subject of endorphins is completely fictitious
enjoy the landscape
2 Moving at a relaxed tempo on

varied running routes
3 There is always a nice spot to

you’ve obviously never been in running shoes stretch and catch one’s breath
he beauty of running is that you need viewing points must surely be one of the
T no previous experience. But even
experienced runners should pace them-
most beautiful routes in the Province.
Igls and Lans in the Tirol are the locations
With and without sticks
selves. Anyone setting off too fast soon

starts panting and risks missing the best
of centres of ‘running excellence’.
Besides a network of routes 70 km long,
* “ENJOYING RUNNING”.
35 hotels in Lower Austria offer their guests
beautifully maintained and signposted
part: the wonderful surroundings. On the visitors can obtain comprehensive advice
running trails, which start immediately in
Franziskusweg in the Tiroler Wildschönau on running and sports medicine care. front of the hotel entrance.
one runs past splendid farms and rustic And the Bad Tatzmannsdorf running and www.laufendgeniessen.at
mountain lodges; imposing views in the Nordic walking arena has mainly devel-
Salzburger Alpincircus have caused many oped into an advertisement for Austria * GASTEIN EXERCISE ARENA.
Tackle one of the eleven running and
a runner to take an unscheduled break. In as a “running” country. This is not just Nordic walking courses, then head for the
the Stodertal valley, you can try cross- because of the many seminars on running spa – a wonderful relaxation. Tip: the
panoramic tour on Schlossalm.
country running, which guarantees and Nordic walking, but also the network
www.gastein.com
unique and varied experiences. of routes covering a record 138 km of
running tracks and 280 km of Nordic * MOUNTAIN AIR IN RAMSAU.
The stimulating climate of Ramsau in Styria
B I L D A G E N T U R WA L D H Ä U S L / B E G S T E I G E R , K Ä R N T E N W E R B U N G ( 2 )
Nordic walking sticks – an increasingly walking trails. The first step is in fact (1,200 m) is ideal for altitude training. 45
popular alternative – are available for easier than you think: After just a couple trails really do provide running enthusiasts
anyone wishing to spare their joints. of runs, as your own movements become with all levels of difficulty.
On the routes in and around Bad Ischl, more fluent, you will feel more strength www.ramsausport.com
it might interest you to know that you

will be treading in the ancient footprints of
with every breath. And sure enough you
will finally experience one of those often
* CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING IN
SEEFELD. The “running & Nordic walking
arena” has 18 routes at three levels of
Kaiser Franz and his Sisi, who spent quoted “joyous feelings”. • difficulty, with a total length of 162 km.
many happy summers here. And the Extras: Sawdust running track and mountain
Kulmbergrunde circuit in Ramsau with its section. www.seefeld.com
many woodland tracks and panoramic can be found on page 23 of this magazine.
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riding. golf. tennis.
True evergreens
Golf, riding and tennis are still some of the favourite sports
backdrop: Gastein Golf Club lies in the
middle of the majestic Salzburg moun-
tains and is one of the loveliest golf
courses in the Alps. The 18-hole course
in Brand in Vorarlberg with its terraced
o wonder that more and more fairways also fits harmoniously into the
N
OÖ TOURISMUS/WEISSENBRUNNER, KÄRNTEN WERBUNG
holidaymakers enjoy life on the surrounding nature reserve. In Zell am

green – golf is the perfect opportunity See you tee off on each of the five golf
to link the “experience of Nature” with courses in front of the fascinating
sport and exercise. The special feature panorama of Pinzgau mountain.
in Austria is the many golf courses in
Alpine surroundings – on which you are You can feel Nature even more
A good match: Golf

astounded not just by your partner’s intensely on horseback. You could
in the mountains handicap, but also by the fantastic enjoy a guided tour on Icelandic
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2 3 5
1 Teeing off by the Attersee: No finer

place to hone one’s technique
2 Golf at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn

with a view of the snow-capped peaks
3 Riding adventures on Mühlviertler Alm
4 Like cowboys: Relaxed in the saddle

through the Waldviertel
5 A new beginning: Tennis is slowly but

surely coming back into fashion
ponies at the largest Icelandic stud in

Europe, the Hausruckhof in
Three tips for three sports
Ampflwang.
*
SALZBURGER LAND TOURISMUS, OÖ TOURISMUS/ERBER (2), MASTERFILE
MULTI-TENNIS AUSTRIA. 17 tennis hotels with a total of 94 outdoor courts and 55 indoor
courts provide everything that a tennis fan could desire, as well as combinations with mountain
Youngsters love the riding adventure
biking, hiking, skiing, cross-country skiing, relaxation and pleasure. www.tennisinfo.at
weeks in Styria’s Hohentauern: At
Moscher sports centre they can try * GOLFPARK KLOPEINER SEE. Due to the mild climate, the golf season in Carinthia lasts into
November on these spacious, gently rolling to hilly fairways (par 72). Less fit golfers value the wide
riding for the first time and improve and less closely cut fairways. www.klopeinersee.at
their technique, whilst their parents
enjoy some golf tuition. If you prefer a * LANDHOTEL KLEEBAUER. Specialising in horse-riding, the Landhotel Kleebauer was developed
from a 700 year old farm into a romantic and luxury hotel. It lies in 350,000 m2 of its own forests
racquet you can choose from 17 tennis and meadows in Altenfelden in Upper Austria, and here not only riders but also golfers and tennis
hotels with a total of 94 outdoor and fans really feel at home www.kleebauer.at
55 indoor courts. More on this at Holiday specialist: www.reitarena.at
www.tennisinfo.at •
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running.
nordic walking. Mohnnudeln – “Noodles with poppy seeds”. About 500 hectares of poppies are
grown every year in the Waldviertel in Lower Austria, which equates to about half the
lower austria poppy crop in the whole of Austria. Every year in early summer the poppies flower in a
burgenland magnificent kaleidoscope of red, white, purple and pink. Besides this feast for the eyes,
Xundwärts – the “towards health” running & exercise centre

I n one of the most modern running and sports centres in Europe
the Xundheitswelt health world with its Xundwärts running and
exercise centre provides a wide range of options – for beginners
and professionals alike.
Xundwärts guests have a comprehensive, professionally marked
out network of trails totalling some 180 km – the Xundwärts routes –
at their disposal at all three Xundheitswelt locations – Moorbad
Harbach, Weitra and Groß Gerungs. They can also access three
comprehensive Xundwärts fitness courses (exercise joy in the
Motorik-Park©), to learn and improve coordination abilities.
The high-tech Xundwärts centre (analysis and training centre)
provides programmes for learning and perfecting running and
Nordic walking. The staff will draw up individual training schedules
and nutritional medical programmes, to round off the holistic,
sports medical care with Xundwärts-Med.
Nordic walking – but in the “xundwärts” style

3 days with half-board, the performance package “The right technique
for optimum Nordic walking” (2 units with a Nordic walking instructor),
Information & booking. use of the Xundwärts centre, the Xundwärts fitness course and the
Xundheitswelt Xundwärts routes, heart-rate monitor and Nordic walking sticks for the
A-3970 Moorbad Harbach
Tel. +43 (0)2858/52 55-1650
duration of your stay, welcome Xund drink, use of the leisure facilities
Fax: -1605, info@xundheitswelt.at of the respective Xundheitswelt establishment. Bookable in all six
www.xundwaerts.at Xundheitswelt establishments starting at €116.
Knowing how things run
CENTRES OF RUNNING
EXCELLENCE. So that you
don’t overdo the running, which
means not overtaxing yourself or
choosing a route that is beyond
your own abilities, you can call
on the services of an Austrian
X U N D H E I T S W E LT, K N E I P P - K U R H A U S M A R I E N K R O N , K Ä R N T E N W E R B U N G , N Ö W E R B U N G / R E I N H A R D M A N D L
centre of running excellence.
Kneipp-Kurhaus Marienkron There, you will find details of a
broad range of different running
T he convent and spa are open to all those seeking peace, relaxation,
spiritual awareness and recuperation. Very easily reached from
Vienna, the Cistercian Abbey of Marienkron provides conference
and Nordic walking routes
together with all the necessary
delegates with seven pleasant and modern seminar rooms and halls information. Amateurs, but
(for five to 150 people). also professionals, can bring
themselves to the peak of fitness
Located in the middle of a park and right by the vineyards, guests here. A centre of running excellence must satisfy various criteria to
enjoy the comfort and amenities of a 4-star spa (individual spa be allowed to use this title. Amongst other things, the network must
treatments are available, e.g. massages, sauna) and the peace and comprise at least 70 km of running and Nordic walking routes. Moreover,
quiet of a convent.™ there should be at least three routes per speed category, as well as
special routes for beginners. There must also be circuit training guides,
Kneipp-Kurhaus Marienkron
fitness courses and professional supervision. In Austria numerous
A-7123 Mönchhof/Seewinkel running and Nordic walking routes at all degrees of difficulty are waiting
Tel. +43 (0)2173/802 05-0, Fax: -40 to be tried out by running enthusiasts and Nordic walking fans.
reservierung@marienkron.at Information at www.austria.info
www.marienkron.at
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running.
here you can discover special culinary delicacies using poppy seeds: dumplings, pasta envelopes, gingerbread and
strudel are enriched with this distinctive flavour. The most well-known speciality from the Waldviertel is, however, nordic walking.
Mohnnudeln. This pasta is rolled by hand from succulent potato dough and then boiled. Shortly before serving, tirol
it is tossed in poppy seed and sugar, and then dusted with icing sugar. It is usually served with stewed fruit. carinthia
Carinthia’s Natural Arena –

the natural fitness studio
The five holiday regions of Gailtal, Gitschtal, Lesachtal, Weissensee and
Nassfeld-Hermagor-Pressegger See really are an “outdoor fitness studio”:
Whether running, Nordic walking, taking a pleasant stroll or a healthy hike,
every form of exercise in the open air becomes a real pleasure. A new
feature is the Nordic Fitness.Sports.Park™ by the Pressegger See, with its
145 km of running and Nordic
Running paradise by the Achensee walking trails. The perfectly
designed Aktiv Fitness Park on the
T he Wiesenhof provides guests who are running enthusiasts with the ideal
starting point for an exploration of the countryside. A network of 26 running
routes at all levels of difficulty with a total length of almost 170 km guarantees
Weissensee brings “Exercise into
your Life” with its nine “healthy”
variety. An ideal way to round this off is with pure relaxation in our “Karwen- hiking routes, twelve running fitness
deltherme” health and spa area. In the restaurant we also demonstrate an courses and nine Nordic walking
awareness of regional produce and the needs of an athletic body: our kitchen trails of varying degrees of difficulty.
team makes your stay a culinary pleasure. The Achenseelauf is a race which Numerous other picturesque Nordic
takes place at the beginning of September. The 23.2 km long course leads walking routes round off the range
around the lake and is considered Austria’s loveliest panoramic run. of activities in the region.

Der Wiesenhof Kärntens Naturarena
Familie Johannes Entner A-9620 Hermagor, Hauptstrasse 14
A-6213 Pertisau am Achensee Tel. +43 (0)4282/31 31-0, Fax: -31
Tel. +43 (0)5243/52 46, Fax: -48 info@naturarena.com
info@wiesenhof.at, www.wiesenhof.at www.naturarena.com/wandern
Villach-Warmbad •
Faaker See • Ossiacher See
S ummer, sun, southern flair, sport – these themes highlight what
active holiday-makers expect from the “loveliest time of the year”.
And they really can expect to find it all in the Villach-Warmbad • Faaker
See • Ossiacher See region. Here, in Southern Austria, known for its
D E R W I E S E N H O F, K Ä R N T E N S N AT U R A R E N A , V I L L A C H - WA R M B A D / FA A K E R S E E / O S S I A C H E R S E E I N F O R M AT I O N
joie de vivre, one is also close to the heartbeat of Nature, by the gentle
shores of crystal-clear lakes and yet just a stone’s throw away from
vibrant living.
Keep on walking
Of course, all kinds of water sports can be enjoyed by the Faaker See
and Ossiacher See. But because even the most ardent swimmers
occasionally want to exercise in the fresh air, Nordic Fitness Sports™
parks with fantastic running and Nordic walking courses of varying
length and difficulty have been created round both lakes. For runners
and Nordic walkers who want to go further afield, the Gerlitzen
mountains (up to 1,440 m) provide a Nordic walking trail marked
by checkpoints and with three degrees of difficulty.
Information & booking. Villach-Warmbad /

Faaker See / Ossiacher See Information
A-9523 Villach-Landskron, Töbringer Strasse 1
Tel. +43 (0)4242/420 00-0, Fax: -42
office@vi-fa-os.at
www.da-lacht-das-herz.at
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running.
nordic walking. Healthy oils. Plant oils are particularly healthy, as they contain no cholesterol
but have plenty of unsaturated fatty acids. The latter are the so-called “good” fats.
styria Plant oils include two of the traditional edible oils from Austria: Styrian pumpkin
seed oil, called “seed oil” for short, and grape seed oil from the Burgenland.
Rogner Bad Blumau

D ive into the colours of the rainbow. Rogner Bad
Blumau is a voyage of discovery. It is the departure
into a fairy tale world, in which everything flows. The
gentle Melchior thermal spring and the unique Vulkania
medicinal spring.
Vulkania – a water like silk …
… unadulterated, powerful, volcanic in origin – under a
clear sky. Warm and soft, captured in a lake with music.
Time for two …
… experience life with all your senses. In stylish rooms –
if desired, without a television – in magic oases of peace,
hidden away under small bridges and trees of life.
Points of contact …
… unique combinations of the most varied therapies,
ROGNER BAD BLUMAU, BERGHOFER ÖL- UND GETREIDEMÜHLE
massages and beauty treatments – chosen especially

for you in personal consultation with the spa assistant
of your choice.
Information & catalogue.

Rogner Bad Blumau
A-8283 Bad Blumau 100
Tel. +43 (0)3383/51 00-0
spa.blumau@rogner.com
www.blumau.com
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riding.
Seed oil, because of its special colour, is also known as “green gold”. It tastes best as a dressing for salads,
but it is also frequently used as a decoration for soups. The elixir of health from the Burgenland, grape seed golf.
oil, is obtained from the seeds of wine grapes, and likewise provides refinement to many a dish.
Most recently it has also been used as a health supplement and in beauty treatments.
tennis.
carinthia
Ready for island life?

T hen you are absolutely in the right place with Inselhotel Faakersee. Our own
motorboat brings you to the island hotel, where the crew of the 4-star hotel
make you very welcome. Live out your holiday dream on 80,000 m2 of land in
the middle of the lake, surrounded by Nature and tranquility.
Open our treasure chest with its Carinthian hospitality, comfortable rooms,
unspoilt Nature and a fantastic view of the Karawanken mountains. Savour a
delicious combination of international and regional cuisine.
Go fishing, surfing or sailing. Enjoy the idyllic peace on the tennis court or visit
one of twelve centrally located golf courses.
Sweat “like the Finns” in our sauna. Dive into and swim in the Faakersee.
Our traditional bathhouse awaits you.
The Inselhotel Faakersee is a unique location for your seminars, conferences,

workshops or your company’s incentive trip.
You can even get married on the island and make your wedding
dreams a reality.

Inselhotel Faakersee****
A-9583 Faak am See
Tel. +43 (0)4254/21 45
Fax: +43 (0)4254/21 36 77
info@inselhotel.at, www.inselhotel.at
Warmbad-Villach spa resort

The source of a healthy life. Located close to the Italian border, this spa resort offers the
greatest variety in Austria: It aims to give the best in holidaying, sport and health. It is both a
health hotel with tradition and style – the Warmbaderhof****, and a sport-themed spa paradise
and family hotel – the Karawankenhof**** with direct access to the thermal spa and activities
such as tennis, Nordic walking, golf and much more. The hotels in the Warmbad-Villach resort
are Golfland-Carinthia Partners, and so also offer reduced green fees. The offers can be
I N S E L H O T E L FA A K E R S E E , T H E R M E N R E S O RT WA R M B A D - V I L L A C H , T H E R M E N PA R A D I E S D E R K A R AWA N K E N H O F
combined as you wish, to create an individual holiday experience for every guest.
Details of the hotels are on page 40, and in the well-being catalogue on page 21.
Taster days in the Warmbaderhof****
For first-timers: Active idleness – feel-good and enjoy. Allow yourself a couple of days to
unwind. Two nights with half-board • “Active Awakening” • health centre with indoor and
outdoor pool, sauna world, whirlpool, and much more, €168 per person/stay,
1 additional night €84 per person
Thermal spa weekday offers at the Karawankenhof****
3 nights including half-board and use of all the hotel’s facilities.
Valid from 4.1.–21.3. and 24.3. to 11.7.2008 starting at €198 per person/ stay.
Valid between Sunday and Friday, last departure Friday.

ThermenResort Warmbad-Villach
A-9504 Warmbad-Villach
Tel. +43 (0)4242/30 01-10,
Fax: -1309, therme@warmbad.at
www.warmbad.at
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w w w . b a d w a l t e r s d o r f . c o m
Spa region
Bad Waltersdorf Auffen-Großhart • Sebersdorf • St. Magdalena
Feel life Wellness and golf

Keep busy and choose from numerous leisure and sports offers from the One of the most beautiful courses in Styria has just recently opened up its fairways
Bad Waltersdorf thermal spa region: golf, hiking, tennis, Nordic walking, with a new 18-hole golf course (par 72). Take the opportunity to play golf on the only
running or cycling. course in Styria equipped with Feng Shui power points! Under the slogan “Hole out
and dive in”, the pleasures of golf and thermal baths ideally combine in the Bad
Be active and recuperate Waltersdorf thermal spa region. The new course provides perfect conditions for both
beginners and advanced golfers with a low handicap. Take part in our golf classes
The Bad Waltersdorf leisure park with its 8 well-maintained outdoor tennis
courts, 4 indoor courts and squash courts ensures that everyone can have a – certificates for general play and tournaments – under the direction of golf
game. Well signposted cycle and hiking trails and first-class Nordic walking and professional Sandra Fischer. “Golf and thermal baths” in Bad Waltersdorf are a
running routes get your body in gear. Finally, enjoy the beneficial and curative fascinating combination – and will also leave you feeling great.
thermal springs in the region.
Golf tasters for two
Inquiries: Infobüro Bad Waltersdorf, A-8271 Bad Waltersdorf, 3 days/ 2 nights in a luxurious double room in a 4-star guest house with a
Hauptplatz 90, Tel: +43 (0) 3333/3150, Fax: -15, magnificent breakfast buffet, 1 day admission each to Bad Waltersdorf thermal
info@badwaltersdorf.com, www.badwaltersdorf.com baths, together with 1 golf partners’ taster lesson –
Bad Waltersdorf gift vouchers: Simple and easy to Price for two persons in a double room €180
order at www.badwaltersdorf.com More from the Infobüro Bad Waltersdorf. Tel: +43 (0)3333 / 3150, Fax: DW-15,
info@badwaltersdorf.com, www.badwaltersdorf.com
Hotel & Spa Der Steirerhof***** Bad Waltersdorf Hotel Thermenhof Paierl**** Superior
A-8271 Bad Waltersdorf, Tel: +43 (0)3333 / 3211-0 A-8271 Bad Waltersdorf, Wagerberg 120, Tel: +43 (0)3333 / 2801-0
Fax: -444, reservierung@dersteirerhof.at, www.dersteirerhof.at Fax: -400, well-in@thermenhof.at, www.thermenhof.at
Exercise & well-being Golf-Wellness-Pleasure in the Hotel **** Superior Thermenhof Paierl
at the Hotel & Spa Der Steirerhof***** Bad Waltersdorf The Thermenhof Paierl spa hotel lies in the middle of Styria’s magnificent thermal
A feel-good holiday at the Steirerhof is a relaxing pleasure in any weather. Dive into springs region. With us you will experience the feeling of being at one with yourself.
the water world of the Steirerhof with its six pools, and learn new forms of exercise In the hotel’s own spa and sauna world with 3 thermal pools, year-round outdoor
in our activity programme. The Vitality & Spa Department for massages, baths, swimming pool, Styrian sweat room, Aqua Relax room, mineral steam room, ice
wraps, packs and the Health Department with its spa doctor, physiotherapists and fountain, unique showers and much more, and all just for you as a hotel guest.
sports scientists are the ideal partners in all things health- and exercise-related. Let yourself be spoilt in the “Realm of the Senses”, our centre for massages and
The daily activity programme with Pilates, five Tibetan treatments, Qui Gong, cosmetic treatments. We spoil you in our hotel restaurant with culinary delicacies
Tai-Chi, Nordic walking and much more, plus our outdoor tennis courts, bicycles throughout the day. As a partner hotel we give you a 25% reduction on the
for hire and a modern fitness arena with an green fees at Bad Waltersdorf golf course.
indoor and outdoor section round off our hotel’s More at www.thermenhof.at
comprehensive offer. NEW: 25% green fee The Paierl Family and the Thermenhof team
reduction at the 18-hole Bad Waltersdorf golf wish you “A good game”.
course, and many other top advantages for
Steirerhof guests.
“Steirerhof golf pleasure” “Short game”

3 nights including well-being half-board, 3 nights including Wellness full-board = all
all Steirerhof luxury services and two green inclusive, daily activity programme,
fees at the Bad Waltersdorf 1 relaxation-energy massage, 2 green fees
golf course. at the Bad Waltersdorf golf course
Per person starting at €396 Per person in a double room starting at €407
riding.
Salzburger Nockerln. Salzburger Nockerln dumplings are, along with Mozartkugeln
(chocolate truffles), the most well-known sweet from Salzburg. This gorgeous treat is made from golf.
beaten egg yolks and sugar, into which egg white stiffened with flour or cornflour has been added,
then baked golden brown in the oven. With a sprinkling of icing sugar it is simply delicious.
tennis.
salzburger land/vorarlberg
ArabellaSheraton
Hotel Jagdhof
Welcome to the Salzburger Land, welcome to the Fuschlsee.
Our hotel in the heart of the Salzkammergut golf region has its own
9-hole golf course and additional 18-hole golf courses nearby. Only twenty
minutes away from Mozart’s city of Salzburg, above legendary Schloss
Fuschl castle and Fuschlsee lake. A location created to revitalise you –
with hikes, guided Nordic
walking tours or mountain
biking on one of many dif-
ferent trails. The fascination
Berggut Gaicht equestrian centre
of golf has not passed us by
either. Guests from our hotel
receive a 50% reduction on
A Nature and leisure adventure of a special kind awaits you at the Berggut
Gaicht, on a plateau on the east side of the Tannheim Tal valley. We
provide childcare as well as instruction for beginners and advanced riders on
the green fee at our own Icelandic ponies and larger horses. Children are welcome to help out on the
GC-Fuschl golf course, and farm or ride in the tractors. Children’s riding holidays with/without overnight
30% at the Arabella cham- stays are very popular. Our holiday apartments and the holiday house offer
pionship golf course. modern, cosy and comfortable living.
Info & booking. ArabellaSheraton Hotel Jagdhof Information & booking.

A-5322 Hof bei Salzburg, Schloss-Strasse 1 Reiterhof Berggut Gaicht GmbH
Tel. +43 (0)6229/23 72-0, Fax: -2531 A-6672 Nesselwängle, Gaicht 17
jagdhof.fuschl@arabellastarwood.com Tel. +43 (0)5675/81 82, Fax: -14
www.starwoodhotels.com/austria info@berggut-gaicht.at
www.sheraton.com/jagdhof www.berggut-gaicht.at
Simply learning to ride Golf professionals of the future

A R A B E L L A S H E R AT O N H O T E L J A G D H O F, R E I T E R H O F B E R G G U T G A I C H T, O Ö T O U R I S M U S / E R B E R , K Ä R N T E N W E R B U N G ; S A L Z B U R G E R L A N D T O U R I S M U S
RIDING AT THE TOLT.

Happiness on this earth is found
on horseback. For beginners,
riding happiness is above all
astride an Icelandic pony.
Because these relatively small
horses from the northern
regions are ideal for learners.
They are very robust and suit-
able for cross-country work, do
not shy away from water or
deep snow and are also not as GOLF IS CHILD’S PLAY. Austria is now one of the top golf destinations
easily startled as many breeding in Europe. Every province attracts holidaymakers with unique courses
stock. They are patient partners in the most beautiful countryside, as well as with special offers for the
for a first ride in the open coun- old, and most recently for the young as well. The earlier one begins to
tryside. The special feature of Nordic ponies is however that they have swing a club, the better. Could you play like Tiger Woods? With a bit of
two further gaits besides the three normal walk, trot and gallop: the tolt practice, perhaps. Specially trained instructors and instructresses show
and the canter. The tolt is a faster form of walk, similar to the trot, but interested young talent how it is done on more and more Austrian golf
very easy to sit to. This means than after just a few lessons you can courses. There are even children’s golf schools and initiation for the
ride faster and sit more securely in the saddle. Many equestrian next generation into the sport of golf is made extra attractive in special
centres in Austria know well the advantages of small horses, and offer children’s golf camps. Besides learning the sporting skills and
riding on Icelandic ponies. More information concerning equestrian necessary tricks, instruction is also given in golf etiquette.
centres and holiday offers involving riding at www.reitarena.at? www.golfinfo.at oder www.golf.at
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holidays with children.
Treasure-seekers Beck in Vorarlberg the “young farmers”

help in the stables, feed the animals or
and buffalo hunters

even experience with some joy how a
calf comes into the world. In Wildkogel
holiday arena an adventure day on the
farm is combined with exciting hikes
We have come up with all sorts of ideas for children
under the leadership of an experienced
National Park ranger. The mini-trappers
roviding babies’ bottles and discover interesting aspects of the
P child seats is no longer enough:
Austria’s hoteliers strive to provide the
natural world, and hunt for legendary
treasure. Treasure hunts are one of the
equipment and ideas to give parents most popular activities for children – in
and children a fabulous holiday. The the Habachtal near Salzburg they seek
NTG/MIKE RANZ, ZOOM KINDERMUSEUM
most exciting adventures still take place emeralds, whilst in Obervellach in

in the countryside or on the farm. Carinthia they tirelessly pan for gold.
ZOOM Museum in At the hands-on farm in Pinzgau near What a thrill if a tiny nugget of gold is
Vienna in bad weather Salzburg, children can milk cows and actually caught in the sieve. One of the
ride ponies or get to know rabbits and best “playgrounds” for children is water.
goats in the pets’ corner. At Sporthotel The Uttendorfer bathing lake in the
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2
1 Headlong into pleasure, because

boredom is not an option
2 Open countryside remains the best

playground
3 Exploring the area in Gmunden on

Traunsee by bicycle
3 4 The climbing professionals of

tomorrow in Ramsau on Dachstein
Salzburger Land entrances wide-eyed

children, with its floating iceberg for Plenty of fun for younger guests…
SALZBURGER LAND TOURISMUS, TOURISMUSVERBAND RAMSAU AM DACHSTEIN, OÖ TOURISMUS/WEISSENBRUNNER
climbing and a pirate ship. A hike

through the Leckermoor in Lower Austria
is a fascinating biology field trip. The
* BUFFALO & LIPIZZANERS: Reiter’s Burgenland Resort in Bad Tatzmannsdorf with Kasimir the
water buffalo and riding fun on Lipizzaner horses. www.reitersburgenlandresort.at
bravest youngsters even dare to take

part in magic: The witch’s house in Fiss
* TOBOGGANING IN SUMMER: Summer toboggan runs are fun for the whole family, especially
the spectacular Arena Coaster in the Zillertal in Tirol. www.zillertalarena.at
in the Tirol stands spookily on its roof.

How it has come to this can be * FAMILY BIKE TOUR ALONG THE DANUBE: Short stages by bike and supplementary
passages by boat make a family holiday on two wheels unforgettable for every age group.
explained by solving all sorts of puzzles www.radurlaub.com
along the “witch’s trail”. A treat for many
parents on the other hand: their tiny * CHILDREN’S OLYMPIAD & KASERASI RALLY: The weekly children’s Olympiad with
“Kaserasi Rally” goes from Red Indian festival to mountain pasture adventure trail, from flume to
tearaways quickly become little dormice geology park, with its remains from the Ice Age. www.salzburger-saalachtal.at
in the evening – something to do with
fresh air and too much fun. • * YOUTH CAMP IN THE HOHE TAUERN NATIONAL PARK: Besides adventure activities like
panning for gold, tracking or catching fish, children get to know the animal and plant world of the
Hohe Tauern. ww.hohetauern.at

* ZILLERTAL ALPINE DAIRY. First experience the production processes for milk and cheese,
then sample the delicious produce. www.sennerei-zillertal.at
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holiday with
children. Fish from local waters. It is guaranteed that the fish here are in good
condition, because the water in most of the Austrian lakes and rivers is not only pure,
carinthia but of drinking water quality. So it is no wonder that many different sorts of fish
flourish. The carp population, for example, first brought by the Romans from Asia to
The Karawankenhof**** Thermal Spa Paradise

I n the relaxed atmosphere created by our specialists
in family care, both parents and children feel at home.
Everyone can follow their preferred pursuits whilst still
enjoying a holiday with the whole family.
Children can fulfil their dreams while the parents
have their freedom. Let your children play in the water
all day and watch them from the sun terrace or – while
your children are in safe hands at the miniclub – enjoy a
sauna, jacuzzi or steam bath in peace. And in the Fitness
Section we provide you with a different kind of activity
programme: from Nordic walking and aerobics with
spinal column training, to an introduction to competitive
sport. Find your own balance between action and
relaxation.
Week-long offer at the Karawankenhof****
7 nights with half-board per person/week starting at
€483, children up to 6 years old free of charge
Thermal spa weekend: 2 nights including Information & booking.

half-board and use of all our hotel’s own facilities Thermenparadies „Der Karawankenhof****“
starting at €132 per person/stay. Valid from Tel. +43 (0)4242/30 01-10
11.01.–17.03., 28.03.–07.07. and 05.09.– Fax: +43 (0)4242/30 02-2061
29.09.2008 (arrival only on Friday and Saturday) hotel-reservierung@warmbad.at
www.warmbad.at
M I L L S T Ä T T E R S E E T O U R I S M U S / S T E V E . H A I D E R . C O M A R C H I V: M T G ( 2 ) , T H E R M E N PA R A D I E S „ D E R K A R AWA N K E N H O F “ , A U S S E E R L A N D – S A L Z K A M M E R G U T / R A S T L
Children’s summer round
the Millstätter See
T he “Black Pearl” with its terrifying skull and crossbones
at the masthead sets sail on Millstätter See bound for the
southern shore. On board: Captain Barbossa and his young
pirates – suitably equipped with eye patches, bandannas and
telescopes. They seek long lost buried treasure, which is
hidden near notorious Laggerbucht bay. Up hill and down dale,
treasure map in hand, past all kinds of clues, the trail leads
to the secret hiding place.
Less demanding, but no less exciting, is a trip to Millstätter
Alpine summer pasture: On the short ramble to Alexanderhütte,
kids discover the world of the pasture’s animals and plants.
A planned rest stop allows for story-time and a snack on the
Alpine meadow, followed by a child-orientated guided visit to
a dairy. After enjoying a barbecue round the camp fire, the
afternoon is rounded off with games, fun and music on the
Millstätter Alpe.
Info & booking. Infocenter Millstätter See

A-9871 Seeboden
Thomas-Morgenstern-Platz 1
Tel. +43 (0)4766/37 00-0
info@millstaettersee.at
www.millstaettersee.at
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holidays with
Europe, is increasing today particularly in the Waldviertel region, the Burgenland and Styria. Tasty trout
and delicious charr can also be found in many lakes in Carinthia. The most recent breed of fish comes from children.
Lower Austria and is called “Alpine salmon”. This survives entirely without salt water and lives in streams, the kinderhotels
but has as much healthy omega-3 fatty acids as its salt-water relative.
Luxury packages for pleasure-seekers both young and old

Discover the secrets of children’s hotels with their special, stresses of school are simply massaged away in pleasant surroundings
individually tailored luxury packages for the whole family. with aroma and sound therapy, massages and treatments. Children learn
about themselves and their bodies, how to look after themselves, eat
We do not set trends, we live them. And so do our guests young and old. So
properly and be good to one another.
now we offer special luxury packages, designed to cater not just for the
wellness of parents, but for their kids too. Baby massages. Babies love massage and Ayurveda, the Indian medicine
over 3,000 years old. Under the direction of specially trained specialists,
Family in balance. Balancing releases energies. For expectant mothers
mothers learn the secrets of baby-Ayurveda.
and fathers, unborn children and kids. Holistic relaxation is the holiday
motto. In the Family Balance Centre with its flotation pool and unique Blue Decide for yourself what really stimulates your body, mind and soul.
Box with deep relaxation loungers. Rounded off with gentle massages for Choose a personal wellness package in your favourite Kinderhotel.
expectant mothers, soothing peelings and relaxing baths. Achieve balance, joie de vivre and harmony
for the whole family.
Wellness soon becomes a way of life. Children learn quickly what is
good for them. “Mummy, I’m having a peeling!”. Could only be heard by
parents in the only beauty and wellness centre for kids in the world. The
Info & catalogue. Die Kinderhotels Europa

D I E K I N D E R H O T E L S E U R O PA
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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holidays with
children. Käsknöpfle. Käsknöpfle, homemade cheese dumplings also called Kässpätzle,
are considered the Vorarlberg national dish. Hardly any other dish in the Province is
carinthia as popular as this is. In the good old days, Käsknöpfle were just a simple meal, but
vorarlberg now they are considered a speciality. Making Knöpfle is a science all of its own.
styria
Carinthia’s Natural Arena – A The extraordinary holiday

holiday paradise for young and old hotel for three generations
Carinthia’s Natural Arena, with its Pressegger See and Weissensee • 4 stars • 5 roses
bathing lakes of drinking water quality, was just made for an action- (awarded by our guests
packed family holiday. Of the 52 Alpine adventure programmes, many for professional service,
are specially targeted at warm and personal hos-
families – such as Carinthia’s pitality and atmosphere)
No.1 adventure park on the • 6 country-style
Pressegger See, children’s houses/chalets with
climbing, riding, gypsy coach elegantly appointed
rides, the “Pendolino” summer rooms/suites of truly
toboggan run, pirate and extravagant proportions
Viking rafting, family • 77 Rosenhof inclusives
canyoning. such as wellness, fitness,
And at the fairy tale camp in beauty, mountain activity programme, Bartlis the Dwarf’s Realm, childcare
the Lesachtal all the family from 3–13 years old, Rosenhof Tischlein-Deck-Dich buffet • a thousand
can go prospecting for gold thoughtful extras • and numerous ways to spend magnificent days on
and precious stones. holiday against the natural backdrop of the Kleinwalsertal valley.

Kärntens Naturarena Der Kleinwalsertaler Rosenhof
A-9620 Hermagor, Hauptstrasse 14 Familie Hugger, A-6993 Mittelberg
Tel. +43 (0)4282/31 31-0, Fax: -31 Tel. +43 (0)5517/51 94
info@naturarena.com Fax: +43 (0)5517/65 85 40
www.naturarena.com info@rosenhof.com, www.rosenhof.com
Kinderhotel Appelhof
Children’s Hotel
K Ä R N T E N S N AT U R A R E N A , D E R K L E I N WA L S E RTA L E R R O S E N H O F, K I N D E R H O T E L A P P E L H O F, Ö S T E R R E I C H W E R B U N G / N I E D E R S T R A S S E R A .
Where adults do things for youngsters, and kids look after their parents.
n spring and summer the green meadows invite children to play games,
I rush around and have fun. Action kids look forward to mountain climbing or
camp-fires. Calmer kids enjoy the children’s wellness programme or try their
hands at glass painting in the creative workshop. Toddlers just love the “Appel-
wurm” programme in the children’s club. A good atmosphere , sun and relaxation
make a summer holiday at the Appelhof unforgettable. In winter there is real
pleasure in the snow – whether in the Snowpark Niederalpl ski area (approx.
10 km), on the cross-country ski run and the ice rink in front of the hotel, or in
the tiny tots ski school and on the toboggan run in the hotel grounds.
Your stay includes
• breakfast, midday and evening buffet, drinks • pool complex and wellness
section • fairy tale castle, indoor play area, bouncy castle, children’s club with
baby and child care, entertainment programme
• sports centre, keep fit programme for adults • Degi’s adventure school for
adults and children from 7 years old • model car racing centre,
pony riding, pets’ corner, and much more
Info & booking.

Kinderhotel Appelhof
A-8693 Mürzsteg 4
Tel. +43 (0)3859/22 23
reception@appelhof.at
www.appelhof.at
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holidays with
The main ingredient consists of a dough prepared from flour, salt, egg and water. The semi-set dough
is sliced into “Knöpfle” and simmered until they rise to the surface. The most important feature is the children.
local cheese, such as full-flavoured Rasskäse, Surakäse curd cheese or Vorarlberg Bergkäse vorarlberg
mountain cheese, which are sprinkled to taste on the Knöpfle before serving.
Montafon …
… lies in the south of Vorarlberg, and stretches as far as Piz Buin,
which, at 3,312 m, is the highest mountain in the region. The popular
and scenic Silvretta High Alpine Road connects Montafon to the
Province of Tirol.
O ver 500 km of marked hiking trails lead to the peaks of the Rätikon,
Silvretta and Verwall mountain ranges, as well as to some unique oppor-
tunities for climbing. In addition, there are 860 km of mountain bike routes,
five open-air swimming pools, two indoor tennis courts and several outdoor
courts, as well as two 9-hole golf courses. Montafon Activity Park and the
Family Fun Club provide attractive leisure programmes for the whole family.
The MONTAFON-Silvretta-CARD enables holders to enjoy unrestricted use of
numerous services, like travel on cable cars and chairlifts, public outdoor and
indoor swimming pools, entrance to museums, as well as public transport,
and much more. Detailed information is available at www.montafon.at
Montafon Activity Park in

Schruns-Tschagguns
Vorarlberg’s largest sports and leisure park
O ne in six Montafon guests stays in an Aktivpark partner hotel and

so can enjoy a “club holiday” in Montafon. Children’s entertainment
programmes, open-air swimming pool free of charge, minigolf, guided
mountain bike tours, etc – carefree family holidays for young and old with
no extra costs. All information at www.aktivpark-montafon.at
Gargellen Family Fun Club

Unique in Montafon. • Free for guests’ children staying in Gargellen
• Games, fun and action with entertainers and mountain guides • Via Ferrata,
rock climbing practice area and indoor climbing centre • “Fun Forest” high
ropes course with balance training, aerial runway, and much more
• Barbecue by the camp fire • All information at www.gargellen.at
Information & booking. Information & booking. Information & booking.

Montafon Tourismus Family Fun Club Gargellen Aktivpark Montafon
M O N TA F O N T O U R I S M U S
A-6780 Schruns, Montafoner Strasse 21 www.gargellen.at www.aktivpark-montafon.at

Tel. +43 (0)5556/722 53-0 oder im oder im
Fax: +43 (0)5556/748 56 Tourismusbüro Gargellen Tourismusbüro Schruns-Tschagguns
info@montafon.at, www.montafon.at Tel. +43 (0)5557/63 03 Tel. +43 (0)5556/721 66-0
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holidays with
children. Tiroler Gröstl. This speciality was traditionally a meal of leftovers. However,
today’s Tiroler Gröstl only consists of the best ingredients – potatoes and cubes of
tirol roast pork, lightly browned with onions in a pan. A fried egg is often served on top
of the Gröstl, which is flavoured with marjoram, caraway seed and parsley.
Hotel Kaiser in the Tirol

Family magic: “Have fun discovering Nature” – under this motto we
provide children and grown-ups with a great range of activities: guided
hikes, hiking at dawn, mountain bike tours, high ropes, rock climbing
practice area, climbing wall, and much more. The Kaiser Kids Club
keeps our youngest visitors (from four years old) amused with fun
and entertainment.
Aktiv & Vital: Take this opportunity to test the extensive hydrotherapy
programme at the No. 1 “Kneipp” village in the Tirol, Scheffau on the
Wilder Kaiser mountain. Exercise, fitness, healthy and balanced nutrition
– with us you will be introduced to the world of kneipp and given useful tips
for use at home. With Aktiv & Vital, the emphasis is not on performance and
speed, rather on sensible, sustainable exercise, tailored to you.
Food and drink: Summer ALL INCLUSIVE package, with an extensive
breakfast buffet, midday snack, coffee and cakes at teatime, and in the
evening various themed buffets, a variety of alcohol-free drinks, still and
carbonated Kaiser Wasser mineral water. Also included in the meals: Egger
Naturbräu lager and high-quality red and white wine. Let us spoil you.

Hotel Kaiser in Tirol, Fam. Landlinger
A-6351 Scheffau, Dorf 11
Tel. +43 (0)5358/80 00, Fax: +43 (0)5358/80 00-340
welcome@hotel-kaiser-in-tirol.com
www.hotel-kaiser-in-tirol.com
Children’s hearts beat faster on a Tirolean farm

F rom compact Alpine farmsteads via beautiful farmhouses
in the highlands to the rambling farms of the Inntalfurche,
our member farms can be found across the whole of the Tirol.
A “Farm Holiday” here means simple pleasures and getting
right back to Nature.
Your children will be in seventh heaven with all the new expe-
riences that await them on a Tirolean farm. They can amuse
themselves in so many ways: • playing in the meadows •
getting up close with farm animals • watching the farmer at
HOTEL KAISER IN TIROL, URLAUB AM BAUERNHOF IN TIROL, TIROL WERBUNG/SCHNEIDER
work – and joining in • having all kinds of adventures in the

countryside, and much more.
Playmates are quickly found at every farm; the farmworkers’
children will be pleased to show your sons and daughters the
ropes.
From ski piste to cow byre, from a ramble amongst meadow
flowers to a cosy farm parlour – it’s always the season for a
Tirolean farm holiday.

Urlaub am Bauernhof in Tirol
A-6020 Innsbruck, Brixner Strasse 1
Tel. +43 (0)5/92 92-117, Fax: +43 (0)5/92 92-1179
uab@Lk-Tirol.at, www.Bauernhof.cc
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adrenalin.
Something for your nerves.
Ever faster, higher, harder: extreme adrenalin rushes for daredevils
carinthia
ust a couple of square metres of opening in 2008. The latest adrenalin kick
J material keep you in the air – hun-
dreds of metres above the ground: sky
is called “Trikke”, and is a combination of
rollerblades, roller skates and scooter. As
Brave enough?
diving is one of the most thrilling experi-

ences that you can enjoy in this area, for
mad as carving and with a similar tech-
nique – just without snow, you sweep
* RAFTING FOR BEGINNERS. On a fun
weekend in Styria’s Gesäuse National Park
you can discover the fascination of white-
example in the Tirolean “Soul country”. from side to side down the slope on the water sports for yourself. Maximum atten-
Whether on a paraglider or hangglider, “Trikke”. “River tubing” on the other hand tion is paid to safety. www.rafting.at
alone or with a tandem pilot, the feeling
of freedom is simply overwhelming.
is pure action, in water. You head down-
stream in a circular rubber dinghy,
* FREE FALL FOR TWO. Tandem jumping
together with a trained, registered instructor
is the ideal entry to sport parachuting – and
Endless opportunities for climbing can be wearing full white-water equipment. The a life-enhancing experience.
found here: Over 1,300 boulder climbing attraction of this activity is that the raft www.dropzone.at
challenges, 3,000 rock climbing routes, cannot actually be steered. Trikkes, river
and about 5,000 Alpine climbing routes – tubes and other fun equipment can best * GOODBYE GRAVITY. Climbing is one of
the most extreme sports and comes in many
that’s more than enough for several holidays. be tried out at the CUBE Hotel on the forms – sports climbing, Alpine moun-
taineering or boulder clambering. Informa-
Just as much excitement is guaranteed Nassfeld in Carinthia. • tion on routes, climbs and indoor climbing
on a visit to Gröbming adventure park, centres is available at www.bergsteigen.at
the largest rock climbing area and high
ropes course in the country: Visitors Link tips to the text...
* BUNGEE JUMPING. Plunge 165 m
in just three seconds – if you dare . The
can test their courage and skill at some highest dam wall in Austria, in the Maltatal
in Carinthia, is one of the most spectacular
160 stations and on a climbing route of
venues of all for bungee jumping.
1,700 m. For the particularly daring, a 1 There are many ways to get your kicks www.koelnbreinsperre.at
brand new “sensations fitness course” is 2 White-water challenge
Carinthia’s Natural Attractions

– Pride and precipice
There’s extreme adventure on
offer in the lake and valley holiday
region which comprises Gailtal,
Gitschtal and Lesachtal, Weissensee
and Nassfeld-Hermagor-Pressegger
See: On the “Mega Dive”, the
largest swing in the Alps, adrenalin
junkies swing at about 100 km/h
1
over treetops and peaks. You’ll need
plenty of courage for the “Acapulco”
CORBIS, KÄRNTEN WERBUNG, ERLEBNISBAHN/ÖBB, TVB GÖSTLINGER ALPEN
jump on the Weissensee and if you

try white-water rafting, canyoning or hydrospeeding. You’ll be swinging
through the air like Tarzan on the brand new “Flying Fox Mile” in the
labyrinth of rocks on Nassfeld, but there are also other routes of different
levels of difficulty and skill to explore. Sensational too is the “Pendolino”
summer toboggan run – thrills and spills for the whole family.

Kärntens Naturarena
A-9620 Hermagor, Hauptstrasse 14
Tel. +43 (0)4282/31 31-0, Fax: -31
info@naturarena.com
2 www.naturarena.com, www.abenteueralpen.at
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