Austria
Austria's beautiful landscapes, rich culture, delicious local cuisine and warm hospitality make it a popular travel destination for guests from around the world. In its stylishly elegant capital, Vienna, in the baroque splendour of the city of Salzburg and throughout the serene snowbound peaks and hamlets of Innsbruck, visitors will have a wealth of opportunity to enjoy the traditional Tyrolean hospitality and the openhearted generosity of the people of this amazing land.
Austria's currency is the Euro. Austria is three and a half hours behind India in summer and four and a half hours behind in winter. The national language is German.
Vienna
One of Europe's most attractive capital cities, Vienna's cosmopolitan ambience and grand architecture make an exciting combination. Vienna is both Austria's capital and its prime tourist attraction. It is a city that encapsulates much of European history and its story mirrors the great themes of empire building, colonial expansion, destructive war and the process of reinventing itself in the modern age. Visitors will discover in Vienna a splendidly modern mindset, yet one that celebrates rich, age-old traditions every day.
Innsbruck
Set in the heart of the Tyrolean Mountains, Innsbruck is the big city of the Alps. Many of its oldest buildings are still standing: the Altstadt in the centre of town is a haven of medieval architecture and monuments set against a breathtaking mountain backdrop. Innsbruck offers visitors an array of cultural and sporting attractions, and has a remarkable choice of restaurants and bars.
Salzburg
On the banks of the green Salzach River, under the shadow of its powerful fortress lies Salzburg, undoubtedly one of Europe's most beautiful baroque cities. Infused with culture and best known as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg is truly a cultural haven for the arts. Salzburg is a year-round delight. The students of its university ensure that the pace of the city is lively and international dining and shopping can be found on the streets and squares of the left bank. In the Bierstuben you find the local beer, Steigl. First brewed in the same year that Columbus landed in America, it is still a hands-down favourite with the locals.The Grand Hotel Wien, Vienna *****
Erected in 1870, the Grand Hotel has been at the very hub of Viennese social life since the turn of the century. The hotel has now been restyled to blend the magnificent spirit of belle-époque with the latest technologies and comforts. The Grand Hotel Wien is a living reminder of the majestic age of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and offers opulently luxurious, period style accommodation to those who are accustomed to none but the very highest standards in luxury and good tast
LOCATION
The Grand Hotel Wien is ideally located on Kärntner Ring, a stroll away from the Vienna State Opera, the Kärntner Strasse and St. Stephen's Cathedral. In the heart of the city, the hotel is a 35 minute drive from Vienna International Airport.
AMENITIES AND FACILITIES
The hotel's 46 double and 42 twin Superior Rooms are remarkably large, measuring up to an astonishing 35 square metres. All Superior Rooms have views to the inner courtyard. Guests at the Grand Hotel Wien can enjoy all the benefits of the hotel's Health Club.
DINING
Guests can choose between two gourmet restaurants, a Viennese café and two bars. The gourmet restaurant Le Ciel offers traditional Viennese specialities. Should you wish for something more exotic, there's a Japanese restaurant, the Unkai. The Lobby Lounge features a pianist in the evening and is a popular meeting place. During the summer season, Schanigarten, the elegant outdoor terrace, offers a variety of refreshments, including several Viennese specialities. The Kavalier bar is the place for exquisite cocktails in an appropriately exclusive atmosphere.
SPECIALS
The hotel's ballroom and five meeting rooms cater for up to 480 people, with a banqueting team to help organise business or private functions.
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Enjoy free upgrades (subject to space availability) and VIP treatment.
Hotel Europa Tyrol, Innsbruck *****
Built in 1869, Hotel Europa Tyrol has always been the residence of nobility. It is Innsbruck's only luxury five star hotel and offers the warmth and hospitality inherent in Tyrolean tradition, as well as the atmosphere of the old Austro-Hungarian empire.
LOCATION
The hotel is located four kilometres from the Innsbruck Kranebitten Airport. The hotel is set in the heart of the city, just opposite the train station, a five minute walk from the city centre and the historical heart of Innsbruck.
AMENITIES AND FACILITIES
The Europa Tyrol hotel has 122 rooms and suites. All the rooms have been recently renovated. The keen attention to detail is apparent in the richly styled period rooms, from Biedermeier to Mahagony to Tyrolean.
DINING
The hotel boasts an award winning restaurant, which offers creative gourmet fare in a truly delightful Tyrolean atmosphere. Europa Bar is the hotel's serene meeting place, the perfect venue to relax over champagne or cocktails to the accompaniment of sublime classical music.
SPECIALS
The hotel restaurant conducts theme weeks like the game festival or the truffle special. The former features a variety of game: chamois, deer, venison and hare. And the latter, as any gourmet will tell you, is arguably the single most sublime culinary ingredient in the world.
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Book three nights and stay for four nights. Avail of a complimentary upgrade to the next category.
Hotel Altstadt Radisson sas, Salzburg *****
Here in old Salzburg, luxury and elegance combine to create an outstanding dimension of Austrian hospitality. The Hotel Altstadt is a building with over 500 years of history, renowned for its personal and individual service. The hotel's inner courtyard has a glass roof which can be seen from every floor.
LOCATION
Hotel Altstadt Radisson SAS is located in the heart of Salzburg, next to the banks of the Salzach River.
AMENITIES AND FACILITIES
No two of the hotel's 42 rooms and 20 suites are alike. Each has been renovated and furnished with great care and attention to detail. Many of the rooms and suites offer views of the Salzach River and the Kapuziner Monastery, or of the romantic lanes of the historical town or the fortress.
DINING
Visit the Symphonie restaurant for first class service and international and Austrian cuisine. The café in the inner courtyard offers coffee and tea specialties and delicious snacks in summer months. The hotel bar is the perfect place to unwind at the end of an active day.
SPECIALS
The Hotel Altstadt Radisson SAS can well be called the gem of the five-star category, thanks to its unique location in the historical inner city, its individually styled rooms, the excellent kitchen and its combination of tradition and elegance.
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Book two nights and stay for three nights with a free upgrade (subject to space availability) and complimentary fruit basket and mineral water on arrival.
The Sheraton Hotel, Salzburg *****
The Sheraton Hotel, Salzburg, recently included in Condé Nast Traveller's 2002 Gold List, is a deluxe downtown hotel facing Mirabell Park and Castle Mirabell. The hotel is connected to the Kurhaus Spa and the Congress Centre. The hotel features comfortable, oversized rooms, a charming terrace and a celebrated restaurant.
LOCATION
One of the crown jewels of the Sheraton chain, this seven-storey hotel is located about a 10-minute walk away from Mozartplatz. The hotel is adjacent to the magnificent Mirabell Gardens and directly connected to the Salzburg Congress Centre.
AMENITIES AND FACILITIES
The hotel's lobby opens to reveal sun-flooded views of the garden. All rooms have sumptuous wall-to-wall carpeting. The junior, queen and president suites sport elegant Biedermeier furniture. Half the rooms look out over Mirabell Park. The hotel sports two restaurants, a bar and a pool and sauna.
DINING
The cream-and-crystal Restaurant Mirabell serves an excellent luncheon buffet on weekdays and a dressed-up version on Saturday and Sunday. Restaurant Mirabell offers award winning fine dining and a splendid view of the Mirabell Gardens. The Bistro offers daily specials, wine and beer. A piano bar is outfitted with burnished brass, richly grained wood and Art Nouveau decor.
SPECIALS
The Salzburg Sheraton is connected to the Kurhaus Spa and the Congress Centre.
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Book three nights and stay for four nights. Every arrival on Sunday earns a free upgrade and VIP treatment.
AUSTRIA - THE KUONI WAY
Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck trio.Spend eleven leisurely days in this stunning country, doing everything from whale watching t0 an indulgent spa session.
Begin your Austrian holiday in Vienna, with a half-day excursion to the beautiful sights of the southern part of Vienna Woods. Vienna is the main hub for international flights, so we suggest you spend two nights here, one each on arrival and departure.
Proceed to Salzburg for a two-night stay. This is the city where Mozart was born and it still overflows with culture, history and 'The Sound of Music'. Visit the highlights of the city on tour - the Mozarteum, the new part of the city, Mozart's residence, the old town and castle Leopoldskron, which was the setting for the von Trapp family home in the film, 'Sound of Music'. Next, visit the city of Innsbruck where you will experience the highlight of your tour; the sparkling world of Swarovski. We suggest you spend two nights in Innsbruck, with a full day dedicated to the world famous Swarovski Kristallwelten, situated in Wattens. Also enjoy a half day tour of Innsbruck city. Walk around the picturesque streets and explore the Baroque 16th and 17th century buildings with the impressive Nordkette Mountains as a stunning backdrop. Do not miss the Goldenes Dachl and the Dom St. Jakob, both well worth a visit.
A last night in Vienna allows you to catch up on some shopping and imbibe the nightlife of this stylish capital, before flying home.