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The Kaisergebirge in the Tyrolean Alps is a nature reserve. It includes all the peaks of the Wilder Kaiser and the Zahmer Kaiser. The 102 km² nature reserve of the Kaisergebirge is now known for its special energy. This energy is particularly noticeable at five selected locations. Popular hiking routes lead through here as well as various themed tours.

The route is approx. 17 km long –

The Danube Canal runs right through Vienna and attracts visitors with beach bars on the promenade as well as Vienna’s largest graffiti scene! The best place to start is at the artistically designed waste incineration plant in Spittelau.

(11 minutes away by car)

The Kunsthistorische Museum in Vienna is one of the largest and most important museums in the world. Its rich collections contain artefacts from seven millennia, from the time of Ancient Egypt to the end of the 18th century. Special emphasis is placed on Renaissance and Baroque art.

(10 minutes away by car)

Fancy a change? Then Paradoxon is the place for you! Here you can experiment with ingredients and create something new in a creative and unconventional way.

The route is approx. 6.9 km long, altitude: 632 metres
A short excursion, perfect for beginners and occasional bikers.

High on a mighty rock above the Kamptal, visible from afar, sits the Renaissance Castle Rosenburg. The daily free flight demonstrations at the falconry centre are a unique and unforgettable experience.

(7 minutes away on foot)

A whole mile dedicated to art! The Kunstmeile Krems stretches parallel to the Danube from Kloster UND to the historic centre of Stein, right up to Galerie Göttlicher. In addition to the new Landesgalerie Niederösterreich, the Kunsthalle Krems and the Klangraum Krems Minoritenkirche, highlights such as Austria’s only caricature museum can also be found here.

(8 – 16 minutes away by car)

The Naschmarkt in Vienna is one of the most famous and largest markets in the city. It stretches over a length of around 1.5 kilometres and offers an impressive variety of food, spices and international specialities. The weekly market attracts both locals and tourists who want to buy fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and exotic delicacies from all over the world.

Let yourself be seduced by the culinary delights of the Italian restaurant in Krems! While a varied lunch menu awaits you during the week, you can enjoy the finest specialities at the weekend. You’ll feel like you’re on holiday in Italy!

From the Pöstlingberg tram, the viewing platform and the photo gallery to the zoo, the Pöstlingberg offers more than just a breathtaking view over the city and the Danube. At the top of Linz’s local mountain, you can enjoy coffee and the best Linzer Torte in Linz. You can take the Pöstlingerberg tram to the very top of the Pöstling or back down into the city from the very top.

Whether you are looking for a cosy place to eat in a very special ambience or just want to take a snack with you on your tour through Krems – Schmid’s has it all, burgers, craft beer and food to go!

(37 minutes away by car)

Swimming, boating, cycling, skating, playing beach volleyball – or taking a break from sightseeing with a picnic: a visit to the Danube Island promises fun, action and relaxation for the whole family. The Danube Island is Vienna’s favourite local recreation area and offers numerous opportunities for entertainment over a total length of 21 km. The island can be easily reached from the city centre by underground lines U1 and U6.

(5 minutes’ walk away)

Krems is one of the oldest towns in Austria. Here you can encounter more than a thousand years of history at every turn – on streets and squares, in old monasteries and churches, town houses and fortified buildings.

(right next to the hotel)

The Wiener Stadthalle is one of the largest event centres in Austria and an important cultural meeting place in Vienna. Opened in 1958, the multifunctional hall offers space for various events such as concerts, sporting events, trade fairs and shows. With a capacity of up to 16,000 visitors, it is a central venue for national and international artists and events.

The route is approx. 40.8 km long, altitude: 1,258 metres
The panoramic tour leads above the Thiersee Valley and offers a unique view of the Wilder Kaiser and Lake Thiersee as far as the Central Alps.

Want to embark on a culinary journey to Greece? Then come to Ja Mas! Enjoy traditional Greek delicacies in a cosy, Greek atmosphere.

The Wellen.Spiel offers a holiday feeling directly on the Danube! 365 days a year, the gastronomic highlight in Krems spoils you with an extraordinary atmosphere. From breakfast and lunch to the finest dinner and drinks, there’s something for everyone here!

The Lentos Kunstmuseum not only offers works of modern and contemporary art in a special ambience, but also characterises the cityscape of Linz with its impressive architecture. On display are works of art from the 19th century, through classic modernism such as Klimt, Schiele and Kokoschka, and expressionism, to current, contemporary art positions such as VALIE EXPORT. The oversized “picture frame” that breaks through the building and provides a wonderful view of the Urfahr district and the Pöstlingberg is breathtaking.

(3 minutes away by car)

The SURACE Ristorante is open from morning to night. Whether you want to start the day with breakfast, pizza and pasta for lunch or a glass of wine as an after-work drink.

There are numerous opportunities for ice skating fun in the natural fortress town and the eight picturesque villages of Kufsteinerland. On artificial ice rinks and, weather permitting, on the Hechtsee and Thiersee. Glide over frozen lakes, do pirouettes on the ice rink. There are also covered ice arenas in Ebbs and Kufstein.

This custom has become a sporting pleasure. Curling in the middle of the lake, surrounded by the whole forest bathed in white. On ice skating rinks or in the middle of the natural landscape of Kufsteinerland, when winter transforms the lakes into smooth sheets of ice. Several times a week, you have the opportunity to glide over the ice with a professional as part of the Kufsteinerland winter adventure programme and learn the necessary know-how for the perfect swing.

The World Heritage Trail, newly opened in May 2010, is a total of 180 kilometres long and leads in 14 stages on the trail of the Wachau’s rich history and stimulating present.

(10 minutes away by car)

One of the most important museums in the world – the Vienna Natural History Museum. Its earliest collections are over 250 years old. Today, 20 million artefacts are under scientific care. A magnificent palace of natural science has housed these constantly growing collections since 1889. The interplay of building, figurines and paintings, furniture and precious exhibits is largely preserved in its original state, making the museum, as a museum of museums, a cultural and historical treasure that is already exceptional today.

The route is approx. 95 km long, altitude: 824 metres
The route leads in a wide arc around the popular Kaiser Mountains and the Hohe Salve.

Discover the quiet side of the cold season and explore fairytale snow-covered valleys. Winter hiking in Kufsteinerland, with its eight picturesque villages and the fortress town close to nature, provides a contrasting programme to the hustle and bustle of the ski slopes, allowing you to experience the Tyrolean natural landscape from a different perspective. Kufsteinerland offers numerous routes ranging from easy to difficult, for families and active holidaymakers alike.

Around the natural fortress town and in the eight picturesque villages of Kufsteinerland, numerous well-prepared forest and woodland trails await tobogganists. Before heading down into the valley, the restaurants along the toboggan runs invite you to warm up and enjoy Tyrolean specialities. Toboggans can be hired at some toboggan runs.

A city tour with a city guide in Vienna offers a comprehensive and informative tour of Austria’s capital. With an experienced city guide, visitors get to know the most important sights, including St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg Palace, Schönbrunn Palace and the MuseumsQuartier. The city guide provides interesting background information and stories about Vienna’s historical and cultural highlights, while the tour often takes place in the comfort of a coach or on a special sightseeing vehicle. These tours are ideal for gaining an initial overview of the city and getting to know its highlights.

(16 minutes away by car)

Opened in 2003, the Wein-Erlebniswelt is located in Lower Austria’s largest wine-growing community, Langenlois. For wine enthusiasts and those who want to become one!

The contemplative and traditional Advent in Rattenberg enchants young and old alike. From dusk onwards, the town is illuminated by warm candlelight. Torches and open fires also light up the streets.

The Landesgalerie Linz is home to contemporary and modern art and photography. Everything that the art history of Upper Austria of the 20th century has to offer takes centre stage. Around 1,000 paintings, room installations and sculptures can be marvelled at here.

Contemporary History Museum & Stahlwelt –
Whether in the exciting Stahlwelt or the Museum of Contemporary History, Austria’s largest industrial site invites you to discover the latest technologies in steel production and explore the dark early years of voestalpine. voestalpine Stahlwelt presents an internationally unique world of experience in which everything revolves around steel. From the innovative manufacturing process to the finished product, here you can immerse yourself in the world of steel.

The Eisriesenwelt at over 1,600 metres above sea level high above the Salzach Valley is the largest ice cave in the world: on a guided tour, you cover a distance of over one kilometre and 134 metres in altitude. Over 1,400 steps, you climb huge natural halls inside the Tennengebirge, pass through narrow passages and are repeatedly surprised by magical ice figures.

Modern, international – that’s the Motto am Fluss! Meat, fish, vegetarian or vegan, there is a multi-course menu for everyone here. Dine in a pleasant atmosphere on the banks of the Danube Canal, right in the heart of Vienna.

Only a 7-minute walk away, the Weiserhof entices you with the finest meat dishes and wine! Great importance is attached to the origin, region and quality of the meat. The Weiserhof also has a large selection of specialities for vegetarians.

What could be better than dining in a 170 metre high, revolving restaurant? Vienna’s landmark, the Danube Tower, awaits you with 360° panoramic views, a viewing terrace and Austrian cuisine.

(10 minutes away by car)

Vienna City Hall on Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz in Vienna’s 1st district Innere Stadt was built from 1872 to 1883 according to designs by architect Friedrich von Schmidt. It houses the offices of the Mayor of Vienna and the municipal council. The municipal councillors also meet in the function of the state parliament.

(7 minutes on foot)

Cubus is a modern restaurant located in the Ars Electronica Centre with an impressive view of the Danube. The international cuisine emphasises fresh and seasonal ingredients. Cubus is known for its innovative dishes and varied wine list.

(13 minutes away by car)

Morning work with the Lipizzans at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna is a daily training session where visitors can take a look behind the scenes. The famous white horses of the Spanish Riding School are trained in their classical lessons and exercises to maintain their elegance and perfection. These public training sessions offer a unique opportunity to experience the harmonious co-operation between rider and horse in a historic setting.

(21 minutes away by car)

Nestled in the rolling hills of the southern Waldviertel, just a few kilometres from Krems and Langenlois, garden enthusiasts and nature lovers will find plenty of inspiration for designing their own garden.

Kufstein Fortress has been a popular excursion destination for over 800 years. The panoramic railway takes you up to the fortress, where exciting guided tours and museums with interesting exhibitions await you. You can also dine like a lord of the castle in the fortress restaurant. Kufstein’s impressive landmark offers exciting and varied programmes for all ages.

The Plangger cheese dairy produces organic hay milk and organic hay milk cheese specialities with silage-free hay milk according to traditional recipes. These are refined and stored for a year in their own special cellars. The shop sells various organic milk and cheese specialities such as fresh hay milk, sour cream butter, curd cheese, yoghurt, cream cheese, buttermilk, fruit whey, Rässkäse, mountain cheese, cream cheese, Sennkäse and blue mould cheese.

Enjoy the Austrian coffee house culture at Café Sacher! Indulge yourself with numerous coffee variations and the famous Original Sacher-Torte.

(18 minutes away by car)

In addition to its cultural significance, St Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna is of course also a church: seven services are held every weekday and ten on Sundays. The building and cultural heritage of St Stephen’s Cathedral is the subject of numerous books, illustrated books, studies, etc. The uniqueness of this cathedral and the thousands of details that make it up make it an art-historical and architectural treasure trove. Every detail has its purpose, background and history: altars, gates, towers, pillar figures, pictures, …

In Angerberg/Mariastein you get a glimpse into the interior of the mountain, the only public access to the ice cave in the North Tyrolean Alps. From the main entrance at 1,520 metres above sea level, the Hundalm ice and stalactite cave is up to 45 metres below the earth’s surface. In spring, the most bizarre and fascinating ice formations can be marvelled at here.

Enjoy coffee and the famous Salzburg Mozartkugeln at Café Konditorei Fürst on Mirabellplatz!

The route is approx. 5.5 km long –

The Ringstrasse runs in a circle around Vienna’s historic city centre – you can start the tour wherever you like! If you start at the golden Johann Strauss Monument in the Stadtpark, you will soon see magnificent Viennese landmarks such as the State Opera, the Hofburg, the Volksgarten, the Kunsthistorische Museum and the Naturhistorische Museum, the Parliament, the City Hall, the Burgtheater and the University.

The Belvedere Palaces were built at the beginning of the 18th century by the famous baroque architect Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663 – 1736). The palace ensemble, consisting of the Upper and Lower Belvedere with orangery and stables as well as an extensive garden, is one of the most beautiful Baroque buildings in Europe and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Die Donauwirtinnen restaurant is just a four-minute walk from the hotel. Here you will find regional and seasonal specialities. We particularly recommend the tarte flambée, with both vegan and meat toppings.

Time Travel Vienna is an interactive attraction that takes visitors on a multimedia journey through the history of Vienna in around 50 minutes. With the help of 5D cinema, animated figures and impressive installations, key eras of the city are brought to life and can be experienced.

With its 260 kilometres, the Danube cycle path is probably the most popular long-distance cycle path in Austria and also the one most worth seeing. Impressive gardens, Roman towns, castles and beautiful natural landscapes await you along Europe’s second largest river. Sunny box seats along the Danube and lovely hospitality at numerous gourmet stops make the Danube cycle path a wonderful holiday backdrop for your perfect cycling experience!

Choose from a total of 17 stages (6 in Upper Austria) and discover cultural and historical highlights along the long-distance cycle path – whether with the whole family or on an e-bike.

(10 – 22 minutes away by car)

The Ronacher in Vienna is a traditional theatre in the heart of the city, known for its musical and theatre performances. Originally opened in 1872 as the “Wiener Stadttheater”, it was rebuilt by Anton Ronacher after a fire in 1884 and reopened as a variety theatre. Over the decades, the Ronacher has seen various uses, including as a cinema and concert hall.

Modern barbecue restaurant, offering the three classic dishes of beef brisket, pulled pork and ribs as well as vegetables and fish from the smoker. There’s something for everyone!

The Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens have been attracting and enchanting visitors since they opened in 1995 to mark the company’s centenary. At this unique place of fantasy, you can experience crystal in all its facets. Whether it’s the giant, his garden and his chambers of wonder or the crystal cloud with mirror water, you’ll never cease to be amazed here.

(6 minutes away by car)

Hellbrunn Palace has been enchanting visitors with its trick fountains for more than 400 years. The unique trick fountains promise one thing above all – it will get wet! From water machines to fountains and grottos, it’s all about water here. And the water features are not only fun, they are also a unique form of expression.

The finest food and drink awaits you at Marks! Everything fresh and lovingly prepared. Enjoy meat, fish, vegetarian or vegan.

The impressive Kufsteinerland local mountain Pendling invites you to go hiking. At 1,563 metres above sea level, you can enjoy a unique view from the summit cross over the Inntal, the Kaisegebirge and Kufstein all the way to the Alps and the Großglockner. At the top of the mountain inn “Kufsteinerhaus” you can enjoy a hearty snack or the famous roast pork.

A refreshing production. Playful artists. The unique, historical ambience of Kufstein Fortress. The Tyrolean mountains all around. A real treat for operetta lovers.

(6 minutes away by car)

Regional and seasonal dishes in a traditional and unique ambience await you at Fideler Affe – and have done so for 40 years right in the heart of Salzburg.

A look behind the scenes at the Riedel Glass Manufactory in Kufstein! Look over the shoulders of the glassmakers as they produce glass art in the glassworks, go on a journey through the world of glass at the “SINNfonie” and experience it with your own senses. The Tyrolean glassworks offers all this and a 300 m² shop.

(10 – 15 minutes away by car)

Duration: approx. 1 hour

The Ars Electronica Center, the “Museum of the Future”, has been analysing and commenting on the digital revolution since 1979. This globally unique platform for art, society and technology always focuses on current developments and possible future scenarios and how they could change our lives. The Ars Electronica thus puts a wide variety of visions to the test every day and is constantly reinventing itself.

Discover the historical and urban flair of Kufstein on a city tour. Experience the idyllic villages from the carriage. Cross the snow-covered meadows to the edge of the forest. Turn night into day, pulled by horses. Pure romance. Leisurely through town, countryside and the winter landscape of the gateway to the Tyrolean Alps. The mountains of Kufsteinerland as a backdrop for a romantic sleigh ride.

(10 minutes away by car)

Regional and fresh, veggie and vegan – that’s the Green Garden Café! Delicious and healthy creations await you that will delight both the eye and the palate.

(5 minutes away by car)

From delicious iced coffee to cakes, Kaffee Glockenspiel offers a wide range of options for a cosy afternoon. The comfortable outdoor area creates a great atmosphere and a pleasant ambience.

(4 minutes on foot)

Tamu Sana is an African restaurant known for its East African cuisine. It offers a wide selection of traditional dishes such as meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes.

The Erl Passion Play has been an integral part of the Tyrolean cultural landscape for 400 years. Every six years hundreds of villagers come together to herald in the passion play in Erl according to tradition. The venue, the Erl Passion Play House, was built especially for the passion play. Known for the distinctive scene design of the stations of the cross and modern texts, the Erl Passion Play is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser Brixental is one of the largest and most modern ski areas in the world. A ski area of superlatives – 9 direct access points, 270 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes, 19 valley runs, 83 modern cable cars and lifts. The free ski bus takes you directly from the hotel to the SkiWelt in just 15 minutes.

(14 minutes away by car)

As the central academic library of the Republic of Austria, the Austrian National Library (ÖNB) looks back on a history rich in tradition dating back to the 14th century. It is a living bridge between the rich heritage of the past and the future-orientated demands of the modern information society.

(3 minutes on foot)

Casa Corrado is an Italian restaurant in Linz. It offers a selection of traditional dishes such as pasta, pizza and fish specialities. The restaurant emphasises high-quality ingredients. Delivery service is also available.

Following on from the Advent trail in the centre of Kufstein, the landmark of the fortress town will also be dressed up for Christmas this year. Regional handicrafts await you in the festively decorated fortress arena. The fortress restaurant will tempt you with regional delicacies.

The OÖ Kulturquartier combines the Landeskulturzentrum Ursulinenhof and the Offene Kulturhaus. It also includes the Kunstsammlung Land OÖ, the Moviemento arthouse cinema and various restaurants, bars and cafés. Events and changing exhibitions, the Moviemento arthouse cinema and the gastronomy at OK Platz make the OÖ Kulturquartier a lively and inspiring meeting place for young and old.

The imperial Schönbrunn Palace complex, former summer residence of the Habsburgs, with its magnificent architecture, opulent rooms, outbuildings and extensive park is one of Austria’s most important cultural monuments due to its long and eventful history. The entire listed ensemble, which includes the palace, the park with its numerous park buildings like the Gloriette, fountains and figures, as well as the zoo, the oldest in the world, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List at the end of 1996.

Are you looking for the most Viennese specialities that Austrian cuisine has to offer? Then head to Figlmüller, the home of schnitzel!

In the cosy ambience of the Landesgalerie Niederösterreich, eat a variety of dishes with products from the region – that’s Poldi Fitzka! Enjoy traditional Austrian cuisine surrounded by unique museum architecture.

The route is approx. 24 km long, altitude: 269 metres, duration approx. 2.5 hours
Experience nature and enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of Linz and the Danube.

The route is approx. 17 km long, altitude: 405 metres, duration approx. 1.5 hours
The biker trail is a scenic circular tour around Hartkirchen.

(17 minutes away by car)

St Charles’ Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Vienna’s 4th district of Wieden. It is located on the south side of Karlsplatz, close to the city centre, and is one of the most important baroque church buildings north of the Alps and one of Vienna’s landmarks. Since Karlsplatz was restored as an ensemble at the end of the 1980s, the Karlskirche has not only made an impact with its dome and the two flanking relief columns, but also as an architectural counterweight to the buildings of the Musikverein and the Technical University.

The best way to take your first steps in big disc boots is with a guide. Explore remote places with trained mountain guides from Kufsteinerland and enjoy fascinating resting places to recharge your batteries. The guides know the area inside out and are familiar with the potential danger spots, especially in winter with avalanches and the weather conditions. Insider tips and the most beautiful places in Kufsteinerland can also be found on the guided snowshoe hikes as part of the region’s weekly winter adventure programme. The Thiersee ski school also offers guided tours in Thiersee.

(36 minutes away by car)

Melk Abbey has been the spiritual and cultural centre of the region for more than 900 years. Visitors to the abbey can look forward to excitingly designed museum rooms, magnificent halls such as the Marble Hall and library, an unforgettable view of the Danube valley from the Altane and the high baroque abbey church.

(36 minutes away by car)

Vienna’s most important cemetery is the final resting place for people of all religions. However, the Vienna Central Cemetery is not only a place of rest for the dead: the park landscape with its impressive flora and fauna is a place of relaxation and contemplation. Due to its many graves of honour, it is one of the most visited sights in the city of Vienna.

The oldest Haflinger stud farm in the world, the Fohlenhof Ebbs, is located directly in extensive meadows with a view of the imposing Zahmer Kaiser. This is where the Haflinger Museum is located, revealing the origins of the Haflinger. Some of the exhibits are over a hundred years old and some exude a touch of Hollywood. Some of the saddles, which are over 200 years old, were used in the film “The Forgotten Valley”, which was shot in Tyrol.

Take the lift on the Mönchsberg and enjoy culinary delights and a breathtaking view of the panorama of the city of Salzburg in the M32.

The Nikolaihof attracts guests with its marvellous ambience, cultivated hospitality and excellent cuisine! Enjoy Wachau wine in the certified organic wine bar in an enchanting atmosphere. With almost 2,000 years of history, the Nikolaihof is the oldest winery in Austria. On 22 hectares, mainly Riesling and Grüner Veltliner are cultivated according to strict biodynamic Demeter guidelines.

(6 minutes away by car)

How about traditional and time-honoured delicacies or the house speciality, Sternbräu Bratwurst or Salzburger Nockerln? All this and much more awaits you in the four trendy locations at the Sternbräu.

(15 minutes away by car)

For over 40 years, Grafenegg Castle has been synonymous with atmospheric events in a special ambience and every year the Grafenegg Advent and the music festival, which takes place every summer, delight visitors with numerous cultural highlights.

It is particularly beautiful to experience the Danube from a boat: varied landscapes, vineyards skilfully laid out with typical stone walls, wide plains and valuable art treasures on both banks of what is probably the most beautiful river valley in Europe.

(7 – 12 minutes away by car)

The MuseumsQuartier (MQ) in Vienna is one of the largest cultural centres in the world and unites museums, art institutions and creative spaces on 90,000 square metres. Highlights include the Leopold Museum, the Mumok and the Kunsthalle Wien. Since its opening in 2001, the MQ has been a central meeting point for art and culture enthusiasts, attracting both locals and tourists with exhibitions, events and cosy cafés.

(3 minutes away by car)

Whether to take away or to enjoy directly in the restaurant – at Ripperlmekka on Landstraße Linz you will find numerous rib creations as well as starters, desserts and vegetarian options!

Take the Kaiserlift Kufstein up to the mountaineering paradise in comfort – pure nostalgia! Following its refurbishment in 2015, Tyrol’s oldest lift slowly takes you up to the Kaiser. The single chairlift takes you from the valley to the Brentenjoch mountain station. Once you arrive at over 1,200 metres above sea level, an unspoilt natural paradise awaits you – the wonderful Kaisergebirge. Here you will find various hiking trails, panoramic peaks, traditional huts and places of awareness.