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AUSTRIA INFO Recreation 2009

The Power of Water Healing Effects and Bathing Fun. Page 2

Breathe Yourself Free! Welltain – Fitness By Bracing Mountain Air. Page 11

Rebalancing The Ease of Being. Page 22

Feel at home at the heart of Carinthia Villach-Warmbad • Lake Faak • Lake Ossiach Thermal spa resort High valley with thermal spa Lake wellness Healing water Heaven of well being

Villach-Warmbad • Faaker See • Ossiacher See Tourismus Töbringer Straße 1 • 9523 Villach-Landskron • Austria Phone: +43 / (0)4242 / 42 000 – 0 E-mail: [email protected] • www.region-villach.at

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olidays in Austria. Where you can relax and unwind, let the world spin around you, return in a lighter frame of mind, and regain your inner balance. We Austrians have garnered a reputation for excellence. In our cuisine and culture, we have adopted the very best the world has to offer. Austria’s health and

wellness sanctuaries are experts in Far Eastern healing techniques like Ayurveda, Qigong, or Indonesian relaxation practices. But Austria also has its own heritage of ancient knowledge about how to de-stress and feel at ease: brine baths and geothermal water from the Alps, and vine leaves and herbs from our Alpine pastures invigorate the body and uplift the mind. And as spent batteries are recharged, the palate looks forward to authentic cuisine prepared from regional produce. Another path to relaxation is abstinence. The quest for mental ease and spiritual retreat expresses itself individually, from downright ascetic to ultra-luxurious. Austria stands for recreation in unspoilt nature, with theatres, exhibitions, and concerts always within easy reach! I cordially welcome you and hope that holidays in Austria will make you feel reborn. Have a wonderfully relaxing stay! Yours, Petra Stolba

02 The Elemental Power of Water From Curative Power to Bathing Fun

06 Water Special Offers

11 Breathe Yourself Free! Recuperation through Alpine Wellness

13 Air Special Offers

14 Healing Powers Recovery for All Senses

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22 The Ease of Being How to Regain Inner Balance

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Finding peace and tranquillity at Post-Hotel Achenkirch at Lake Achensee in Tirol.

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1 A refreshing dip in the healthy thermal water. Thermal spa in Laa in Lower Austria. 2 Looking to the far reaches of the horizon. Bregenz lakeside pool at Lake Constance, nicknamed Vorarlberg’s “blue ocean.”

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wo-thirds water and one-third land; this is an

and the opportunity to walk barefoot on different

awkward distribution, and I believe there is a

surfaces. Health trainers readily offer tips and

good reason why God has endowed us with more

hints to use when you are back home.

water,” mused Sebastian Kneipp about the earth.

Health-boosting Kneipp applications are the

150 years ago, his knowledge about the healing

signature treatments at the spa hotel at Kloster

powers of water made him a wellness guru. Kneipp

Marienkron, which is set in beautiful surroundings.

is popularly known especially for water treading,

Here, the focus lies on a well-balanced dietary

which stimulates the cardio-vascular system and

regime, regular exercise, and meditation.

alleviates a number of complaints. After a strenuous

The three Kneipp establishments run by the Sisters

hike, it is also a pleasant treat for worn-out feet.

of Mary of Carmel in Upper Austria offer classical

Public Kneipp facilities have sprung up all over

Kneipp curative treatments as well as anti-burnout

Austria, at indoor pools, by cool streams, or along

programmes for managers and stress-prone patients.

the shores of lakes and rivers. In Tirol, an entire village subscribes to the Kneipp philosophy. The

Architecture Inspired By Water

resort of Scheffau has set up a public Kneipp park

If you are averse to cold water and prefer to soak

with water treatments, undisturbed meditation,

in soothing hot springs, you will enjoy Austria’s

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thermal spas. In Bad Kleinkirchheim, skiers,

the complex, with spa pools designed in a

thermal spa in Stegersbach, for instance, has

mountain bikers, and hikers can unwind in the

manner that seems to defy gravity, and the views

different slides that can measure the rider’s

thermal water of the Römerbad spa. The radon-

of the awe-inspiring Ötztal mountains glowing in

speed, and the Babyworld at Sonnentherme

rich water eases the complaints of rheumatic and

the red sunset, will create fond memories.

Lutzmannsburg in Burgenland with extra-heated

stressed patients. The water at Rogner Bad

Aquadome with its visionary architecture and five

ambient air and shallow water promises bathing

Blumau is exceptionally rich in minerals.

other thermal spas are part of the Vamed Vitality

fun for the little ones.

Designed by the famous Austrian architect

World, a blend of stunning design, atmosphere,

Friedensreich Hundertwasser, the spa complex

holistic treatments, and exceptional cuisine.

A Tradition of Healing

stands out for its curved, colourful facades and

Sauna areas as well as fitness and sports

The thermal spa of Bad Waltersdorf in Styria

roof-top greenery. For a combination of stupen-

facilities are part of the standard amenities. In

boasts a spaciously designed thermal and sauna

dous architecture and wellness, stay at the

addition to unconventional visual design, many

complex as well as traditional Styrian medicine

Aquadome in Tirol. The futuristic architecture of

spas offer special activities for children. The

(TSM) programmes. Centuries-old knowledge

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Kneipp Kurhäuser of the Sisters of Mary of Carmel. At three Kneipp establishments in Upper Austria, the sisterhood offers more than 140 different variations on classic Kneipp treatments, as well as special programmes for managers. De-stressing massages, aromatic baths, and meditation are applied in order to keep burn-out at bay. www.kneippen.at

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Alpentherme Gastein. The most modern thermal spa in the Alps offers a 360° Alpine panorama, geysers, an adventure dome with multimedia projections, and a sauna world with a mountain lake. During the summer months, the spa is open until 1:00 a.m., with long nights, live music, and culinary highlights to enjoy. www.alpentherme.com

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Therme Laa. With a surface area of 60,000 m2, the thermal spa offers a multi-media experience with light and sound effects in the spa hall. WATSU, or water shiatsu, is a therapy that helps you relax as your body floats on the water, allowing physical, emotional, and mental blockages to be released. www.therme-laa.at

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Warmbad Villach. Each day, over forty million litres of thermal water flow from six springs to the various basins. While the little ones have the time of their life on the super-wide slide in the fun spa, moms can give in to a good dose of pampering in the spa with algae, sea salt, and caviar treatments. www.warmbad.com

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1 Austria is famed for its outstanding water quality.

about the healing powers of indigenous plants

reaches up to 27°C in the summer. Alongside

such as hay flower, pumpkin, and apple, is

lake Wörthersee, Carinthia’s number one lake,

2 A generous dose of pampering at the hotel’s private spa at Reiter’s BurgenlandResort in Bad Tatzmannsdorf.

applied for your health based on the latest

Faaker See, Ossiacher See and Millstätter See

findings. One such TSM therapy from the region

are popular lakes for bathing. The lakes in the

is a soothing stone massage using a fragrant

Salzkammergut lake district make up for chillier

mix of honey and herbs.

temperatures by their stupendous scenic beauty:

3 Jolly water world. Splash out at the Styrian thermal spa in Loipersdorf. 4 Unwinding in the steaming whirlpool against the glorious mountain backdrop at Wellness Residenz Schalber.

on account of the good wind conditions that Superb Water Quality

prevail here, lakes Attersee, Traunsee and

Several of Austria’s lakes have, if not thermal

Wolfgangsee are ideal sailing and surfing

water, water that is absolutely fit for drinking.

grounds, and thrilling diving spots because of

The water temperature of lake Klopeiner See in

their depth. The ways to explore water in

Carinthia, Austria’s southernmost province,

Austria are truly manifold.

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Kneipp cure. Its signature treatments are water treading and cold pourings. This traditional healing method goes back to Pastor Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897) and rests on five tenets: hydrotherapy, herbalism, exercise, balanced nutrition, and spiritual therapy to harmonise the soul.

Best Health Austria – Well-being With a Quality Guarantee have but the simplest taste,” Oscar Wilde once admitted, “I am always satisfied with the best.” To meet this claim, all our establishments are subjected to an annual review by independent experts according to the most stringent European criteria.

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Rogner Bad Blumau midst these undulating pastures, you feel truly at home, cosily tucked away, inspired, stimulated, full of curiosity and positive energy. (Friedensreich Hundertwasser, 1997)

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The colours of the rainbow, roof-top greenery, curved forms, and golden cupolas invite you into a fairy-tale world, where everything is in flow, assisted by the power of hot springs, and above all the unique Vulkania curative spring. The natural brine concentration of this primeval sea lets the body float nearly weightlessly.

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Look out for establishments highlighted by the Best Health Austria quality seal in this brochure!

Privacy and a personal atmosphere reign supreme, with countless possibilities to withdraw next to and into the water. A touch of luxury, soothing and comforting, right in Styria.

Information & Brochures. Rogner Bad Blumau A-8283 Bad Blumau 100 Tel. +43 (0)3383/51 00-0 [email protected] www.blumau.com

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This quality seal guarantees a wellness experience with a documented positive effect on your health, the best possible service, and attention by professional and friendly staff, as well as the integration of features that are typical of the region into all programmes.

LOIPERSDORF THE EXPERIENCE OF WELL-BEING. Upon entering the Loipersdorf spa, visitors enter a realm of well-being. In the heart of the Eastern Styrian foothills, a kaleidoscope of experiences blend harmoniously and form into one, making the Loipersdorf spa a tourist destination beyond compare. BATHING IN WATER AND LIGHT – THE SPA LAGOON A spatial design with soft-tinted colours and the light-flooded lagoon setting, together with the 36°C hot spring water, wraps you into a feeling of harmony and well-being. Comfortable rest areas, alpha beds, and a salt grotto add an extra touch of indulgence. FIVE-STAR RECREATION – SCHAFFELBAD SPA The exclusive Schaffelbad is the VIP area of the Loipersdorf spa and an oasis for self-indulgent escapism. Several basins and saunas on more than 8500 m2 will transport you to stratospheric levels of well-being. ADVENTURE POOL A white river, a wave pool, the Acapulco pool, a diving tower, a family chute, and the

THERMALQUELLE LOIPERSDORF GMBH & CO KG 8282 Loipersdorf 152 Tel: 03382/8204-0 E-Mail: [email protected]

101 m-long Block Hole chute wait to be discovered by the young, and those young at heart. MOMENTS OF HOLISTIC WELL-BEING – THERAPY WORLD The Loipersdorf spa offers classical and alternative forms of therapy. Professional therapists administer preventive therapies or curative treatment tailored to your needs.

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THERMENHOTEL KOWALD****

HOTEL 4 JAHRESZEITEN****

Thermal spa, wellness, and indulgence. Just a couple of steps in the glass walkway separate you from the Loipersdorf spa, where you can immerse yourself in a world of well-being. Enjoy the palate-titillating food from Kowald’s kitchen and wine cellar. The cosmetic and massage studio has marine beauty treatments and delights for all the senses.

A charmingly elegant hotel directly next to the spa entrance on the main square that leaves no wish unfulfilled. Light and spacious rooms with a cheerful modern design, refined cuisine, restaurant, café, beautician and massage, fitness studio, and separate access for hotel guests to the thermal spa with a private relax area.

WELLNESS ESCAPE FOR TWO: y 2 nights in a double room, deluxe board with buffet breakfast (served to your bed on request) y Lunch snack and gourmet dinner y 2 days at the spa y Flowers strewn onto the bed y Wellness escape for two in the cuddle tower with a haman (steam bath) and aroma bath in the whirlpool y 1 bottle of sparkling wine served at the whirlpool y Fitness studio

VIER JAHRESZEITEN SPA PACKAGE Admission to the spa from the day of arrival to the day of departure, buffet breakfast until 11:00 a.m., 4-course dinner with a choice of main course, salad and sweet buffet, sports and vitality programme in the spa, 20% discount on the golf green fee. Your Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten bonus: y The first hotel next to the spa entrance y Private relax area in the nicest part of the spa y Towels and bath robes, a spa bag for the duration of your stay y A digital wristband for cashless payments in the spa y Direct access to the spa from the hotel.

Prices starting from EUR 245 per person sharing a double room.

Thermenhotel Kowald**** A-8282 Loipersdorf 215 T +43/3382/8282, F ext. -28 [email protected], www.kowald.com

Price per person in a double room: 2 nights starting at EUR 209 5 nights starting at EUR 498 Thermenhotel Vier Jahreszeiten**** A-8282 Loipersdorf 216, T +43/3382/8385, F +43/3382/8380 [email protected] www.4-jahreszeiten.com

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Thalasso-therapy. Curative therapy that uses sea water and marine products for beauty and health. Thalasso-therapy boosts the immune system, stimulates the metabolic system, enhances well-being, and soothes complaints such as rheumatic fever, back pain, sports injuries, or stress-related symptoms. The main ingredients of a curative

ust in time for the summer, many children’s hotels have water attractions, some even their own private lake just at their doorstep, for angling, splishing and splashing, plunging into the water, beach fun, treasure hunts, sunseekers, or simply taking a dip.

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As if Fred’s Swim Academy did not arrange plenty of water-borne activities already, the children’s hotels have a heart for water babies. You simply want to enjoy the water with the little ones? Let the fun begin – most children’s hotels have separate paddle areas, many a pool, some are even located on the shore of a lake, and some feature a natural pond. Apart from the small inflatable fish that swarm in the children’s pools, the water is home to life-sized animals, elephant chutes, etc.

Water plays a starring role in many other holiday activities: waterfalls that wait to be marvelled at, or tasting a sip of water from mountain brooks like a tang of freedom. Lakes that invite for bathing, rowing, diving, sailing… And not to forget the ravishing natural scenery in which the Children’s Hotels are set. Where everything flows and everyone has fun, highpowered exercise and activity programmes for families are part of the game. Disturbing studies show that children are more sedentary these days and lack coordination. This is why the Children’s Hotels have crafted action-packed programmes, from gymnastic classes for the little ones to wellness activities for the whole family. Not to forget that the European Children’s Hotels are top of the league when it comes to jolly good fun, sports, and entertainment.

Information & Brochures. Die Kinderhotels Europa A-9580 Villach/Drobollach, Seeblickstrasse 49a Tel. +43 (0)4254/44 11 Fax: +43 (0)4254/45 55 [email protected] www.kinderhotels.com

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

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

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Information & Bookings. ThermenResort Warmbad-Villach, A-9504 WarmbadVillach, Tel. +43 (0)4242/30 01-10 Fax: ext. -1309 [email protected] www.warmbad.at

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

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Information & Bookings. Tourismusverband Wilder Kaiser A-6352 Ellmau, Dorf 35 Tel. +43 (0)50509, Fax: +43 (0)50509-55 [email protected] www.wilderkaiser.info www.austria.info

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

Curative Spa Centre Ludwigstorff arnuntum©*** Spa: Health, fitness, and relaxation in the style of the old Romans at the ***Spa Hotel just outside of Vienna and Bratislava, with Austria’s most powerful iodine-sulphur spring: just 50 km (45 min) accessible by the S7 city from Vienna (A4, B9), 20 km from Bratislava. in the Donau-Auen National Park in the CARNUNTUM Archeology train outstanding, comprehensive therapy programme (partner of Park indoor pool sauna fitness, massages the state health insurers) Nordic walking, qigong. Half board starting at EUR 54 per person.

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irectly connected to the spa, the 4-star Vitalhotel features a number of all-in attractions: The three-water world with thermal, fresh, and salt water to relax in, and a unique Caribbean salt-water lagoon with white sands and a sauna oasis in the sauna garden, for an exotic holiday experience all year round. 3 days/2 nights of well-being including buffet breakfast, spa and sauna, and much more, starting from EUR 192 per person sharing a double room.

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Information & Bookings. Vitalhotel Therme Geinberg A-4943 Geinberg Tel. +43 (0)7723/85 01-3015 [email protected] www.therme-geinberg.at

Fit as a Fiddle in 2009 t the Upper Austrian “springs of health” everything revolves around well-being. Here, balancing body and soul is not only an empty phrase, but comes to life in thoughtfully crafted health programmes: modern therapeutic centres, superior medical competence, exclusive accommodation, fine dining, and natural scenery that is perfect for exercise and meditation are the key ingredients of our success.

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Alongside the popular spa in Geinberg or the Hotel & Spa Lebensquell Bad Zell, new openings have been planned for 2009. The EurothermenResort Bad Ischl has undergone a complete facelift; also in Bad Ischl, chosen by the Austrian emperor Francis Joseph for his summer retreat, the Vital Resort Villa Seilern exudes a touch of nostalgia; and the revamped EurothermenResort Bad Hall spoils the visitor with choices. If water is your favourite element, Upper Austria will not disappoint you: six designated institutions make it a true expert in modern-day Kneipp treatment. Information. Upper Austrian Tourist Board Oberösterreich Tourismus Information A-4041 Linz, Freistädter Strasse 119 Tel. +43 (0)732/22 10 22 [email protected] www.gesundheitsurlaub.at

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Information & Bookings. Kurzentrum Ludwigstorff, A-2405 Bad Deutsch-Altenburg Tel. +43 (0)2165/626 17 Fax: +43 (0)2165/639 48 [email protected] www.therme-carnuntum.at

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Welltain – Fitness Formula in the Mountains in Lech am Arlberg

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On verdant green pastures and gracious mountains. ow come rambling in the mountains

a high oxygen concentration in the ambient air.

mating climate and its curative properties for

restores depleted energies and instils a

Depending on their location, the climate is either

cardio-vascular diseases. Walking there works

zest for living? It’s the oxygen that we draw in

moderate or stimulating and promotes recovery,

as a genuine climatic therapy. The resorts in the

with the crystal-clear air that puts us into

recuperation, and well-being. The Semmering is

Styrian Krakau valley are well-known for their

near-euphoria. Even Emperor Francis Joseph

a high-altitude resort with a curative climate.

many curative climatic properties. In these lovely

and his wife Sisi came to Bad Ischl for its

Owing to its vicinity to Vienna, it has a century-

natural surroundings, patients recovering from

healthy air and beneficial climate and had their

old tradition. The nearby resorts of Puchberg am

an acute disease or surgery, or suffering from

summer residence built here. Climatic resorts

Schneeberg, Reichenau an der Rax, or Baden

exhaustion and thyroid dysfunctions, will

are characterised by low levels of pollutants and

bei Wien, are frequented for their mildly ani-

recuperate sooner.

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Lassnitzhöhe. This health resort has a curative climate and is set in lovely surroundings near Graz. Several facilities offer health medicine in combination with sports and performance diagnositics. www.lassnitzhoehe.at

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Climatic health resort Reichenau an der Rax. “Cable-car and chalets” is the motto under which you can ride up the Rax cable car to unspoilt nature and walk on manicured trails in ultra-pure air. www.tiscover.at/reichenau.noe

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Alpine wellness. Leading wellness hotels in the Salzburger Land, Tirol, and Carinthia have joined forces under the “Alpine Wellness” quality seal. Their recipe for well-being is a good mix of health, fitness, and recovery in tune with nature. www.alpinewellness.at

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Allergen-free in East Tirol. Both the village of Matrei and the Defferegen valley in East Tirol boast a number of certified hotels, guesthouses, and farms which cater specifically to allergy patients. www.osttirol.com

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Bärnkopf. This small village lies in the very heart of Austria’s largest closed forest area. At 1,000 m altitude, this climatic health resort is the highest-lying village in the Waldviertel region. There is a wide selection of walking trails, a pond for swimming, and cross-country skiing trails in winter. www.baernkopf.at

Fresh Air at High Altitudes

villages in Tirol, or Planneralm in Styria provide

The climatic effect at high altitudes over

ideal conditions.

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altitudes. The absence of pollen in the ambient

Recovery on the Highest Levels

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air, the low presence of mites in house dust, and

Stays at altitudes of more than 1,200 m have a

the low levels of mould spores all contribute to

proven beneficial effect on the body. Welltain

the absence of allergens at high altitudes.

institutions on the Arlberg have capitalised on this

Spending two, or even better three, weeks

finding. Professional Welltain coaches put together

at high altitudes brings significant relief to

a programme that is geared to your individual

allergy patients with sustained effect.

fitness and personal predilections. Moreover, they

well-being even long after. Another positive spin-

The air quality at altitudes above 1,500 m

will guide visitors in Nordic walking and hiking

off is that just staying at higher altitudes burns a

moreover helps alleviate asthmatic conditions,

tours, stretching, workout or relaxation exercises.

greater amount of calories, and the exercise

chronic bronchitis, circulatory dysfunctions,

These comprehensive recovery programmes have

programme helps shed unwanted pounds without

and skin diseases. Galtür and Obergurgl, two

an immense regenerative effect and boost your

painful dieting. www.welltain.at

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Brine. A natural salt water spring containing mineral salts is called brine. The substances in the water, such as iodine, sulphur, or carbonic acid, stimulate the human organism. Brine baths are used for the treatment of skin diseases, rheumatic complaints, and metabolic disorders. Inhaling brine-containing vapour helps alleviate respiratory diseases.

Children’s Hotel St. Zeno**** amily & Spa: Baby-sitting and child-minding from 0 years, baby phone in every room, and daily wellness and relaxation treatments until 11 p.m. are an invitation to parents to unwind and indulge. “Water & Salt”: 7 nights for 2 adults, 1 child (0-6 years) in a 27 m2 family room. All inclusive: buffet breakfast, lunch snack, afternoon coffee/cakes, set evening dinner with choice of main course (vegetarian or reduced-calorie regime baby-sitting, child-minding 60 according to Montignac), soft drinks salt grotto hours/week (20 t of Himalaya salt) floatarium (natural salt-brine salttank in the pyramid) water-light indoor pool in summer: all cable car rides in Serfaus/Fiss/Ladis Package price: EUR 1490 (6-20 Dec 2008, 18-25 April, mid-June to midOct 2009)

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Hiking on the Eagle’s Wings 80 km long, the Eagle Trail crossing Tirol is the longest long-distance hiking trail in Europe. Uniformly signposted by pictograms and with detailed descriptions, it takes visitors to the heart of nature.

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Information & Bookings. Kinderhotel St.Zeno A-6534 Serfaus, St. Zeno 3 Tel. +43 (0)5476/63 28 [email protected] www.kinderhotel.com

am Arlberg. Some sections require experience in mountaineering; most, however, can be easily negotiated by leisurely walkers. All you need is a light rucksack on the Eagle Trail, as you will find plenty of inns, lodges, and alpine shelters lining the way to spend the night and, naturally, to stop for a rest. You may also book a local mountain and hiking guide who is intimately familiar with the route and will share with you interesting information about the region. For an exact description of the trail and the requirements for the different legs, see www.adlerweg.tirol.at

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Healing Powers On a Discovery Tour to the Treasures of Nature

prematurely in a thermal water pool, the best curative effect can be attained in the bath tubs in the radonarium. These baths strengthen the immune system and alleviate the pain of patients

riginally, the people from Gastein were

today: the humid and warm air, in combination

complaints. Mankind has used curative springs

searching for gold, when they drove a gallery

with the elevated radon concentration, acted as a

of this kind for centuries. In Bad Sauerbrunn,

into the Radhausberg mountain. What they were to

powerful climatic healer. Today, a modern pit train

a magnesium-rich spring with the highest

discover was a treasure of far greater value: the air

takes patients 2.5 km into the mountain, where

concentration in Austria has its source 1,000 m

in the humid cave seemed to have a beneficial

they can rest on comfortable loungers. Many

below ground. Here, you can drink yourself

effect. As if by a miracle, miners found their

experience an alleviation of their pain that lasts for

healthy on the water, which has a high concentra-

rheumatic complaints, asthma, or skin diseases

months. The health centre in Bad Zell harnesses

tion of minerals and trace elements, and gives

suddenly abated. What was a mystery for the

the healing properties of radon; here this noble

a boost to your stomach and kidneys. The

miners at the time has been scientifically validated

gas is found in the water. Since it would evaporate

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Curative climatic gallery Friedrich. The air in the curative climatic gallery in Bad Bleiberg in Carinthia is free of negative stress factors. The extremely high air humidity of 99-100% and a constant temperature of +8° C alleviate stress symptoms, chronic respiratory diseases, and allergies. www.heilklimastollen.at

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Paracelsus Bad & Kurhaus. Relax in the lovely city of Salzburg in 34° C warm water. The therapeutic programme includes soothing and curative bog baths, as well as the professional treatment of respiratory diseases. www.paracelsusbad.at

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Moorheilbad Harbach. After a bath in freshly cut curative bog, you can delightfully relax on the Energy Island, a warm sandbed surrounded by a kaleidoscope of colours, scents, and sounds, and let your thoughts wander off to the land of dreams. www.moorheilbad-harbach.at

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Hotel Lebensquell Bad Zell. In Bad Zell, curative baths are combined with a stay in a cold chamber. Spending 2-3 minutes in chilly -110° C is an ideal preparation for physiotherapeutic exercises under the guidance of trained experts. www.lebensquell-badzell.com

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1 Healthy steam bath with Himalaya salt in the Lady Spa of Wellness-Residenz Schalber in Serfaus.

Vienna soothes rheumatic and skin diseases,

gynaecology, and dermatology. Moorbad

whereas the acidulous water in Bad Tatzmannsdorf

Schwanberg is one of Austria’s many resorts

helps alleviate fatigue symptoms.

using curative bogs. Set in a former Capuchin

2 Harnessing the healing properties of sage.

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3 Kneipp pool in the Grosses Walsertal, recreation for adults and children.

monastery, it overlooks the Styrian foothills. The Recuperation in the Earth’s Primeval

range of treatments administered includes curative

Landscapes

bog, as well as therapeutic fasting, massages,

Highland and low-lying moors have existed in

and exercise.

Austria since the glacial periods. They contain

Kur- und Gesundheitshotel Moorbad Grosspertholz

one of the most effective and versatile natural

in the Lower Austrian Waldviertel region has cura-

remedies. In our fast-paced times, many revert

tive bog treatments, as well as electrogalvanic

to this oldest magic medicinal weapon to nurture

baths and underwater jet massages on its therapy

body and soul with the primeval force of the Earth.

programme. Its picture-book setting makes it an

Curative bog has an anti-inflammatory, palliative,

ideal base for various outdoor activities.

and invigorating effect and is used in rheumatology,

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H o m e o p a t h y . “Similia similibus curentur”, like is cured by like, is the conceptual basis for homeopathy. This method of healing was founded by the physician and chemist Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843). Homeopathy uses substances that cause symptoms in healthy individuals to cure disease that causes the same symptoms in a sick person.

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

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The Mayr Regime n the late 19th century, the Austrian physician Franz Xaver Mayr was the first western doctor to discover that the intestines are the most vital organ for a human being’s biological strength and the seat of good health. Whoever has undergone a Mayr cure will change not only their eating habits, but also their awareness of the importance of nutrition. They will learn to reinterpret the notions of hunger and satiation, and they will finish their therapy revived and reborn. This curative regime is available all over Austria at pleasant spa hotels.

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Patients benefit from medical supervision throughout their stay. Doctors also decide whether guests should take up gentle exercising or regenerative therapies in addition to the recommended daily walks. At the “MAYR and more Golfhotel” (www.mayrandmore.at) on lake Wörthersee, you can put in a leisurely round of golf, and Hotel Spanberger (www.spanberger.at) in Gröbming offers cranio-sacral osteopathy. At the Rikatschwende health centre in Vorarlberg, you may book entire sports packages in combination with a Mayr cure. www.rikatschwende.com

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WHERE YOU´LL ALWAYS FIND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-REFLECTION.

Up in the Alps, you’ve got a long way away from it all, and life looks and feels different. That has to do with the stunning scenery but also with the clear mountain air. By stimulating the metabolism, it gives you a tingling sense of wellbeing. Feed all your senses on this heady mix of beauty and health for a palpable long-term benefit.

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Reflexology stimulates different parts of the body by pressure and massage in order to prompt a healing process. This method is based on the belief that certain zones on your hand, feet, and ears are linked with internal organs and parts of the body through nerve (so-called “reflex”) pathways. One of the most popular alternative

Burgenland Thermal World he businesses of the Burgenland Thermal World strive for excellence when it comes to offering high-quality health programmes by professionally trained therapists.

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The quality seal as an indicator of quality. The officially recognised Best Health Austria quality seal, valid all over the European Union, is a singular quality initiative and designed to help health tourists find their bearings in the European thicket of indicators in the areas of wellness, curative treatments, rehabilitation, and clinics. It guarantees a defined standard of excellence, using uniform criteria for the whole of Austria. Four businesses in the Thermal World have already earned themselves the Best Health Austria – Bronze quality seal: the GesundheitsZentrum in Bad Sauerbrunn, the Kur- & Thermenhotel***** and the A*V*I*T*A**** Superior Thermen Wellness Hotel in Bad Tatzmannsdorf, as well as the Golf & Thermenhotel**** in Stegersbach. Fit in 100 Days. At the GesundheitsZentrum Bad Sauerbrunn at the foot the Rosalia mountains, you can get a thorough checkup of your fitness under expert guidance. At his own Bergmüller Competence Centre, Heini Bergmüller developed a concept that focuses on tailor-made therapy and fitness programmes under the motto “Your health is your power!”

A Paradise for Babies and Parents. Sonnentherme LutzmannsburgFrankenau in sunny central Burgenland is a European leader in promoting the healthy development of babies and infants. To cater individually to the needs of all age groups, three distinct zones – Babyworld, FunnyWaters, and Silent Dome – have been set up with great care. A resort to spend happy moments in with those you love. Enjoying the Pleasures of Life. Bad Tatzmannsdorf is an idyllic village nestled in the gently rolling hills of Southern Burgenland. Throughout history, people came here to take the waters. In recent years, this time-honoured, classic health resort turned into one of Austria’s most state-of-the art wellness and health spas. The Burgenland spa is a genuine temple of indulgence. Its Spannonia – Garden of Eden Sauna, a superlative sauna complex, is still a well-kept secret for rest-seeking spa lovers desirous to keep aloof from the all-too-familiar frenzy of water chutes and the like. Spa & Golf Combo. In the heart of Austria’s largest golf course, the 50hole Lafnitztal-Stegersbach golf circuit, water lovers will find cascade, athletic, wave, and children’s pools, a white-water torrent, and two tube chutes, which all promise a delightful spa experience. If doing nothing is your holiday mantra, then try a water canoodling twosome. The spa water has a particularly soothing effect on irritated skin and will give it a silkysmooth feel!

Informationen. Thermenwelt Burgenland A-7400 Oberwart, Waldmüllergasse 2–4 Tel. +43 (0)3352/313 13-0 [email protected] www.thermenwelt.at

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Bad Sauerbrunn here health comes from the innards of the earth. The unique flair of this historic spa, with its elegant villas that date back to imperial times, has a fascinating appeal for visitors coming for a relaxing stay or to take the waters. Cycling and hiking in the shade of woodland canopies, a new panoramic lookout, and signposted Nordic walking and mountain biking trails provide ample opportunity for outdoor activities.

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Come summer, you will find diversion and entertainment at concerts in the spa park’s music pavilion or strolling through the rose garden, relishing the fragrance of almost 2000 rose bushes. Come winter, thousands of visitors flock from far and wide to Bad Sauerbrunn, legendary for its Christmas trees, to marvel and gaze at the beautiful spa park all spruced up for Christmas. The modern health centre uses the mineral medicinal thermal water that is found here at a spring temperature of 40° C. Also, drinking cures using the medicinal acidulous water from the 100 m-deep hot springs in Sauerbrunn are administered upon medical prescription. Ease instead of tension, healthy exercise instead of haste, regain your inner balance, enjoy Sauerbrunn! Municipality of Bad Sauerbrunn: Tel. +43(0) 26 25/322 03; Fax: +43(0) 26 25/32 30 09, [email protected] www.bad-sauerbrunn.at, www.bad-sauerbrunn.info

Health Centre or over 100 years, the Bad Sauerbrunn health centre has been a place for rest and relaxation. Pro Ageing: Learn to live, laugh, run again, to eat sensibly but with enjoyment – in the idyllic setting of Bad Sauerbrunn at the foot of the Rosalia mountains, with woodlands nearby, yet in the heart of town. The health centre is a lavish sanctuary of vitality and well-being, applying three curative agents found in Bad Sauerbrunn – acidulous water for the signature drinking cure, hot springs used in balneotherapy for the muscular-skeletal system, CO2 dry gas to treat impairments of the arterial blood supply, venous leg disorders, and labile and functional hypertonia.

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Bergmüller Kompetenz-Zentrum for preventative health care, cardio fitness and rehabilitation, slow ageing, weight reduction, recreational sports/endurance and strength. Health Special: Spa and leisure for health-minded visitors plus Bergmüller bonus. Three nights in a cosy room with vitality half board, free admission to the thermal spa, one full-body massage, sun bed, activity programme and – as a bonus – a controlled training unit on the bicycle ergometer or treadmill with four lactate readings, including cardiac frequency measurement and training recommendation. Price per person starting at EUR 295 (bookable Mon-Fri only). Information & Bookings. GesundheitsZentrum Bad Sauerbrunn A-7202 Bad Sauerbrunn, Hartigg. 4 Tel. +43 (0)2625/300-0, Fax: ext.-820 [email protected] www.die-heiltherme.at www.austria.info

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M e d ic in a l fa s tin g .

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

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

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Since time immemorial, the human being has been seen as one in Bad Tatzmannsdorf, and treated at the very roots, namely body and mind. Nature has endowed this small town with three natural curative agents, which unfold a unique effect reinforced by state-of-the art spa medicine. Everyday life makes huge demands on our body, mind, and spirit. Life and work often tend to fall out of sync. Especially then it is difficult to disconnect and tune in with one’s inner self. Well-balanced nutrition, a sufficient measure of outdoor exercise, inner balance, and a tailor-made medical health programme are important factors for your overall equilibrium. In Bad Tatzmannsdorf, you will find the best possible conditions and competent partners who can work wonders for your recreation and health.

Kur- & Thermenhotel***** Bad Tatzmannsdorf asteful and elegantly appointed rooms and a fairly large thermal spa. The hotel is all sophistication and laid-back charm.” (quote from the Relax Guide 2008)

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4,000 m2 “sanctuary for the senses” – the ultimate spa, sauna, and sensory experience. Price per person sharing double room EUR 966, supplement of EUR 20 per person/day from 11.12.-31.12.2009

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

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

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

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The spacious hotel lobby is dominated by a curative water fountain. The cosy fireside lounge is open to all guests. A library and an infrared cabin on the upper floors serve as retreat and diverting pastime. All guest rooms are air-conditioned, have a balcony, and are equipped to a superior standard. For outdoor sport activities, there is a nearby tennis court, Nordic walking routes, equestrian farms, and many hiking trails amidst splendid natural scenery. Plenty of relaxing activities beckon in the lovingly designed wellness facilities with a relaxation area, and soothing therapies such as Ayurveda or water shiatsu. Prices for a weekend of well-being start at EUR 215. Information & Bookings. Kurhotel Pirawarth Prevention and Therapy A-2222 Bad Pirawarth, Kurhausstrasse 100 Tel. +43 (0)2574/291 60, Fax: ext. -48 [email protected] www.kurhotel-pirawarth.at

Dr. Nuhr Cure and Rehabilitation Centre or over fifty years, the Nuhr Centre has been an internationally renowned family-run health clinic. Success rests on medical excellence and therapeutic competence, in combination with the right dosage of treatments at regular intervals. The 100,000 volt therapy, a specific form of high-frequency electrotherapy, is a special pain therapy and is fundamental in the treatment of conditions of the spine and the vertebral disks, rheumatic complaints, impaired circulation, as well as for stroke patients and patients suffering from chronic pain. The clinic also specialises in rehabilitation after joint surgery and in artificial joint replacements. © K U R H O T E L B A D P I R AWA RT H , H O T E L S T. G E O R G , N U H R Z E N T R U M

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Information & Bookings. Nuhr-Zentrum A-3541 Senftenberg, Im Grund 40 Tel. +43 (0)2719/22 21-0, Fax: ext. -224 [email protected] [email protected] www.nuhr.at

Gastein Valley – Fountain of Vitality e-energise in the cosy setting of Hotel St. Georg on the thousand-year-old springs of the Gastein thermal water, in combination with a regenerative and cleansing cure designed by Dr. Mayr. Enjoy the sauna adventure world, relaxing special massages, shiatsu and qigong, or succumb to the rejuvenating treatments of our beautician. Savour the deliciously light food prepared by our chef, the beautiful wines, or your own customised dietary regime. The price includes: morning workout, qigong, guided walks, 25% green fee discount on the Gastein golf course. Spa package (14 days): starting at EUR 1127, Mayr Test & Try week: starting at EUR 948, Phytomer week: starting at EUR 749.50.

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Posch’nhof. Here, everything is dedicated to “medicine from the field,” which you may learn to prepare hands-on. Or re-energise during walks on power trails and a recreational parcours. www.poschnhof.at

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Hügellandhof. Gabi, the landlady, will guide you through the herbal garden and explain how herbal salts are prepared. In the autumn, hand-collected sweet chestnuts are roasted in the bonfire. www.huegellandhof.at

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Lamprechthof. Austria’s first wellness farm offers massages with meditative music, a sauna with colour light treatment, and a waterfall. Not to forget the mouth-watering delicacies Grandma Krimhilde concocts for her guests. www.wellness-bauernhof.at

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features all the amenities of a health farm, as well as meditation and mental training. At one of many yoga centres, guests can experience Austria from an altogether different angle. Unspoilt nature, towering mountain peaks,

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irst, we meet under the lime tree to discuss

At Austria’s specially-labelled health farms, the

and secluded tranquillity all provide for an ideal

what’s up,” explains Christa Seidl from the

hosts are well-versed in all matters health, rooms

setting for tuning in to your inner self and

Haberzettl farm in Carinthia with a smile on her

are furnished with natural material and fabrics,

rebalancing your body during a yoga stay.

face. “Every child is allowed to choose his or her

and breakfast consists of organic produce and a

Holidays in a monastery like at the seminar

own favourite pet to look after and is in charge of

whole-food corner. A herbal tea bar, a fitness

and health centre at Kloster Pernegg are a

feeding and cuddling it!” Rural surroundings, life

room, sports and Kneipp facilities are further

genuine source of vital and, if so desired, spiritual

that is in tune with nature, and a family atmos-

attributes required to qualify as a health farm.

energy. The seminar programmes range from

phere are the main reasons why many people

At the Lamprechtshof, traditional alpine farming

fasting to stress reduction. Sauna and massages

spend their holidays on a farm.

and forestry are still cultivated today. The owners

round up the offerings for body and mind.

have converted their estate into the first wellness

And since convents have the longest conceivable

farm in the Alps.

tradition as guesthouses, you may expect a

If you fear being overwhelmed by all that

specially warm and personal welcome. Whether

wellness, why not simply enjoy the crisp and

health training or spiritual guidance is your

fresh mountain air, unwind and relax, or take a

passion, you are bound to encounter an

walk to the Lamprechtsalm mountain chalet,

altogether different dimension of life.

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A therapy that uses hot curative mud from finely ground mineral-rich volcanic rock, mixed with thermal water, applied mainly to soothe rheumatic complaints, sore muscles, as well as chronic ailments of the musculo-skeletal system and the urinary tract.

Naturally! Well-being in the Bregenzerwald. of a more active bent. Enrolment is mostly for free. The daily programme has several attractions in store: snow shoe tours, Nordic walking classes, walks for all senses, and more. Since time immemorial, water from placid mountain lakes to thundering waterfalls has had a magic attraction and shaped human and cultural life in the Bregenzerwald. Several pathways lead to water, across water, or – barefoot – through water. And even in the concerts of the Schubertiade festival, water occasionally plays a leading part. Bregenzerwald Guest Card The Bregenzerwald Guest Card is available from May to late October for visitors staying a minimum of three nights in the Bregenzerwald. It entitles holders to any number of rides on public buses and cable cars in the region, free admission to open-air pools, and discounts with many partner businesses.

Information & Bookings. Bregenzerwald Tourismus A-6863 Egg, Impulszentrum 1135 Tel. +43 (0)5512/23 65, Fax: +43 (0)5512/30 10 [email protected] www.bregenzerwald.at

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he Bregenzerwald is a holiday region for lovers of fine treats, for discoverers, and for those who appreciate the tranquil beauties of nature. Blessed with an enchanting nature, a charming mix of gently rolling hills and imposing peaks, lush green pastures, and silent forests. Ambitious chefs serve regional delicacies such as the finest cheese along the Bregenzerwald CheeseRoute. Friendly and dedicated hosts have ample experience in pampering their guests to the hilt. The health and wellness hotels in the Bregenzerwald propose baths in natural curative bog, Kneipp cures, massages, therapeutic exercise programmes, beauty treatments, and fasting cures. There is an innovative and healthy touch to Ingo Metzler’s skin-care products based on whey, and to the mare-milk line of beauty products marketed by the Steurer family. In the summer and in the winter, the villages in the Bregenzerwald arrange well-being programmes for contemplative holiday-makers as well as those

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Peace. Relaxation. Active Recreation. Be enveloped in warmth and harmony! Right from the spring, the curative thermal water flows at a temperature of 28-37° C to the basins of the Bad Walterdorf spa and the hotels’ private spas. Unwind in the Bad Waltersdorf spa region, which is set in the gently rolling hills of Eastern Styria. Savour culinary specialities from wine taverns and star-studded restaurants. Let yourself be uplifted and feel the positive vital energy of the region. All spa programmes at a glance: www.badwaltersdorf.com

Bad Waltersdorf gift voucher: Give a special gift to your loved ones, friends, or relatives. Quick and easy to order at www.badwaltersdorf.com

Hotel & Spa Der Steirerhof ((((( Bad Waltersdorf A-8271 Bad Waltersdorf, Tel: +43 (0)3333 / 3211-0, Fax: ext. -444, www.dersteirerhof.at, [email protected]

Snug & Comfortable Luxuriant holidays at the Steirerhof will do you a world of good, regardless of the weather outside. Immerse yourself into the Steirerhof water world with its 6 pools – always heated to a perfect temperature – and try out the Top-Active programme to find out about new forms of exercise. Give into the charms of the hotel’s private 60,000 m² gardens. At sunset, savour the acclaimed Styrian-Mediterranean cuisine on a romance-laced night, dining on what is certainly Styria’s loveliest terrace. The hotel’s own medically supervised Vital & Spa department, a Chinese physician, cosy rooms with a balcony, and a state-of-the art gym are all ingredients that promise undiluted holiday enjoyment all year round, at bargain rates to boot!

“Steirerhof Test & Try Days” 2 nights incl. extended half board and all other Steirerhof treats per person sharing a double room starting at

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A-8271 Bad Waltersdorf 352, Tel: +43 (0)1 / 60540-20, Fax: ext. -9720 [email protected]; www.badwaltersdorf.falkensteiner.com

Asia meets Styria

Lifestyle, Wellness, Golf & Indulgence

Reaching home and being in tune with one’s inner self. Enjoy the Thermenhof’s philosophy of “Asia meets Styria.” where an Asian-inspired ambiance and holistic medicine meet cosy Styrian atmosphere and hospitality. Our “Well-In” services are the key to holistic well-being, sublime dining, and wellness. International and Asian curative treatments will reinvigorate your body, uplift the mind, and deepen spiritual awareness. Enjoy our thermal and wellness facilities, which comprise 3 thermal pools, an all-year outdoor pool, as well as a sauna adventure world. A useful hint: Paierl-Arrival-Mileage Bonus! Details at: www.thermenhof.at

Opening in early 2009, the new Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Bad Waltersdorf is an ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to recharge spent batteries. Energy comes from the famous thermal water and the supreme wellness programme featuring “Styrian Natural Wellness,” which uses typical natural products from Styria. A freshly interpreted dining experience and an 18-hole golf course right at the hotel will turn your stay into a memorable holiday!

“Amber” nights all-inclusive, daily activity and relax programme, 1 partial massage per person

Opening Package 2 nights with deluxe half board, free use of the Acquapura SPA wellness facilities, daily programme of activities, 1 wellness treatment

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Information Office A-8271 Bad Waltersdorf, Hauptplatz 90, Tel.: +43 (0)3333 / 3150, Fax: ext.-15, [email protected], www.badwaltersdorf.com

Bad Radkersburg in Motion

Activity and motion in the best time of the year The small 700-year-old town of Radkersburg, the southernmost resort in the Styrian spa region, stands for motion and dynamics. Here, culture turns live in the historyladen buildings, picture-pretty facades, quaint squares, and arcaded Renaissance courtyards. Themed programmes œ˜ÊVÞVˆ˜}ʈ˜Ê̅iÊ >`Ê,>`ŽiÀÃLÕÀ}Ê 9  ,i}ˆœ˜Ê>ÀiÊÃiÌÊ to stir you into motion. Assisted by a discovery map or *-]ÊVÞVˆ˜}Ê̜ÕÀÃÊÀ՘Ê̅ÀœÕ}…ÊÀœ“>˜ÌˆVÊÜȉ>˜`Ã]ʈ`ޏˆVÊ vineyards, and to neighbouring Slovenia. The lovely surroundings of Bad Radkersburg lend themselves to discovery by bike, either individually or on a guided tour.

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If you want to unwrap the treasures of this unique region hands-on, 3-star hotels and B&Bs have teamed up with the Parktherme spa to compose a special package for you:

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Parktherme Bad Radkersburg – Activity Spa

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Recreation Styria / Upper Austria / Burgenland

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

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

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Come summer, and with rising temperatures, the pleasantly cool wine arbours turn into fabulous open air stages: concerts, summer parties, or culinary highlights. Rustic wine taverns and restaurants subscribe to one and the same philosophy in a country that is famed for its pumpkin seed oil, “Sterz” (a simple rural dish similar to polenta), and white wine. The savoury cuisine of the Southern Styrian wine country makes the best of Nature’s larder. A region made for indulgence. Information & Bookings. Die Südsteirische Weinstrasse Tel. +43 (0)3454/70 70 10 or +43 (0)3453/39 22 [email protected] www.suedsteirischeweinstrasse.at

Central Burgenland Sun Country ustria’s sunniest days. The Central Burgenland Sun Country offers a good mix of spa, sports, and wellness holidays. Wellness addicts and their families are perfectly looked after at the Lutzmannsburg-Frankenau sun spa. Visitors may enjoy the pleasures of a cycling tour-cum-picnic in the vineyards that produce the region’s signature wine, the Blaufränkischer, or taste an exquisite drop of red wine at one of many acclaimed wine-makers. Rustic inns and hospitable wine-taverns always bid a warm welcome to visitors and invite them to stay. Cycling, walking, Nordic walking – there are many different routes to exploring the region, along colourful fields, shady woodland, and laid-back villages. Castles, fortresses, museums, and a string of festivals and cultural events dot the annual cultural calendar and bear testimony to a vibrant cultural life.

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Indulgence Redefined ewly opening in early 2009 in the Upper Austrian Mühlviertel. Come and fall in love with the Upper Austrian Mühlviertel region in the spring of 2009 when the new Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Bad Leonfelden is to open, featuring a 2000 m2 Acquapura Spa wellness complex designed after the “Five Elements of Well-being” according to Kneipp, ultra-modern rooms, lifestyle dining with a Mediterranean touch, and an ample sports portfolio. Enjoy nature, peace and tranquillity, or sport activities.

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Information & Bookings. Sonnenland Mittelburgenland Info A-7361 Lutzmannsburg, Thermengelände 1 Tel. +43 (0)2615/871 71-2210 Fax: +43 (0)2615/879 47 [email protected], www.sonnenland.at www.austria.info

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Committed to Your Health! If you want to stay vital and enjoy life, you should treat your body to regular cleansing and detoxing regimes. Sound nutrition, exercise, an active lifestyle, and mind management, combined with individual counselling, help you better cope with work-related or personal stress. At the birthplace of Mayr therapy, we offer a complete range of exclusive programmes specialising in lifestyle management, coping with stress, and preventative therapy for all visitors. Looking back at 30 years of experience as a pioneer and specialist for the F.X. Mayr therapy, the Health Hotel MAYR & More Golfhotel on lake Wörthersee is the best partner for a truly holistic health and beauty holiday. It is the cradle and centre of F.X. Mayr medicine where Dr. Erich Rauch – an Austrian doctor of naturopathic medicine and disciple of F.X. Mayr – started his life’s work. The path to health depends on what we eat and on exercise. The times when an F.X. Mayr cure regime consisted of nothing but milk and rolls are long past. Today, we focus on sensible and tasty nutrition that helps the body detoxify and rid itself of acids. The dietary regime relies on fresh and high-quality produce from local organic farmers. Exercise is yet another pillar of our philosophy. Our lovely location and the Dellach golf course, one of the most traditional 18-hole courses in Carinthia, make us a honeypot for golfers. Enjoy the perfect setting and use our special golf offers. Shed your everyday worries and let us find out which personal resources you can muster to cope with stress in the future. There is ample evidence that Mayr medical therapy lets you throw any ballast overboard, quickly and effectively.

INVIGORATION RIGHT AT THE ROOTS! If you want to completely detoxify within 2 to 4 weeks, and cleanse and purge your body at all levels, the birthplace of F.X. Mayr medicine is your place of choice. After our concentrated therapy programme, your body, mind, and spirit will feel newborn.

Recreation Carinthia

A y u r v e d a . “Ayus” means life and “veda” stands for knowledge or science. Ayurvedic medicine has been practiced in India for over 5000 years. Ayurveda rests on three energetic principles (“doshas”) called Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Special dietary regimes, oil massages, medicinal herbs, and meditation keep these in harmony.

Beautiful and Healthy

Falkensteiner Hotel Carinzia****

he Carinthian Naturarena holiday region has a number of highlights in store for health-minded visitors. Air as pure as it gets, unspoilt countryside, and a bracing climate that is influenced by Mediterranean currents are reason enough to come here and restore depleted energy levels. In this stretch of land between the Gailtal and the Carnian Alps, the sun tends to shine more often than elsewhere. Moreover, the water of lakes Pressegger See and Weissensee is fit for drinking. A number of hotels have capitalised on these blessings of nature and incorporated them into their programmes. The choice of accommodation ranges from unpretentious Kneipp guesthouses to upscale 4-star hotels with beauty specials.

ucked away at the Nassfeld in Carinthia, the Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Carinzia will turn the best days of the year into a memorable stay! Here, everything revolves around well-being, enjoyment, and nature. Savour the mouthwatering delicacies to which our chef will treat you. Relax and unwind at the 2400 m2 Acquapura Spa, and practice sports in Carinthia’s Naturarena in the Carnian and Gailtal Alps. Enjoy moments of utter relaxation and expert pampering. Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Carinza is the leading address for undiluted indulgence.

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Information and Bookings. Gailtal | Gitschtal | Lesachtal | Weissensee | Nassfeld-Hermagor-Pressegger See A-9620 Hermagor, Hauptstrasse 14 Tel. +43 (0)4282/31 31-0, Fax: ext. -31 [email protected], www.naturarena.com

Information and Bookings. Falkensteiner Hotel & SPA Carinzia A-9631 Hermagor, Tröpolach 156 Tel. + 43 (0)4285/720 00 [email protected] www.carinzia.falkensteiner.com

Relaxing Holidays in the Lavanttal ucolic scenery and a mild climate make the Lavanttal holiday region an ideal setting for truly relaxing holidays. Draw in the bracing mountain air as you explore 500 km of marked, family-friendly hiking trails up to an altitude of 2,100 m. The superb regional cuisine will add to your physical well-being. The spa at Weissenbach and the sulphur-springs in Bad St. Leonhard offer a wide range of health and wellness programmes. Kölzer Quelle spring water in Reichenfels, Preblauer mineral water, Kneipp hiking trails, a Celtic tree circle, and a themed hiking trail on cider complement the offerings.

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LIFE AT ITS BEST et in 20,000 m2 of countryside, a sun-kissed heaven of peace, tranquillity, and natural simplicity. Quiet luxury – unobstructed views, verdant pastures, a forest pond, glorious mountains! Our acclaimed biological cuisine relies on sustainable regional and natural produce. You can inhale the scent of freshly baked bread, wood, and herbs. Soft colours, natural fabrics, timber and glass – light-flooded architecture in simple yet elegant natural design. Immerse yourself in the relaxing spring water pool or enjoy the soothing warmth of our forest sauna. Relaxation, gentle activity, and communion with nature will work wonders!

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R e i k i . Loosely translated, reiki means “universal life energy.” More than 2,500 years old, reiki is a Japanese healing technique based on the laying-on of palms. The reiki master gently lays his hands for some minutes in various positions on the patient’s body. The healing energies flowing through the practitioner’s hands give energy to

Warmbaderhof***** f a recreational holiday that combines it all, that revives sagging spirits, gently caresses your soul, satisfies your urge to be active and explore nature, and sends you home with an extra touch of beauty, is what you are looking for, then Warmbaderhof in Warmbard Villach, Austria’s southernmost spa resort, is a perfect choice.

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Alpenglow he best spot between heaven and earth to find peace and tranquillity is an alpine lodge. Austria’s mountain chalets live up to your every wish and whim. What could be more perfect than to relax at over 1,000 m altitude, either alone in a wooden shelter without water or electricity, or in front of the fireside being served à-la-carte, complete with sauna and a champagne breakfast. Austria’s alpine lodges offer an ideal setting to re-discover nature and one’s inner self.

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There is a tailor-made choice that fits every bill, every season, and every degree of remoteness (chalet villages with less solitude also exist!). Of the many available lodges, Almdorf Seinerzeit (www.almdorf.com) in Patergassen in Carinthia is just one example. It even has its own wedding chalet. Ideal if you prefer solitude, crisp mountain air and à-la-carte dining at the open fireside after a visit to the sauna. Whatever your choice, with a bit of luck, the secluded mountain world will let you find inner peace that will last for a long time.

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Think of health and beauty treatments that are not only state-of-the-art, but give a boost to your health. Set in 20 hectares of parkland, the hotel has a private spa area with indoor and outdoor pools and a sauna. Swimming directly above the source of a spring, an exercise and activity programme, as well as gourmet cuisine (including the Montignac diet) add a special touch to the health and wellness menu on offer!

Recreation Tirol

the patient. This energy flow is to stimulate the body’s self-healing powers and put body, mind, and spirit in harmony. The session ends with gentle strokes along the body from head to toes. While there is no scientific evidence of palm-healing to date, reiki is at any rate a good way to relax.

Let The World Spin Without You armhouses offer not only biological food, but also soothing programmes for body, mind, and spirit. Health farms use natural fabrics, offer Kneipp treatments, classical wellness packages with herbal, whey, or hay baths, as well as home-made natural produce. Home-made products such as bread, butter, cheese, eggs, juices, and jams are believed to have a rejuvenating effect on body and mind.

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Most farmhouses enjoy an idyllic setting. Health-conscious nature lovers can find out more about herbs and their preparation straight from the expert. With her holistic knowledge about the human body and nature, the farm woman can be of help. The herb spirals at the doorstep exude a mix of natural fragrances which often still linger on in the rooms or apartments. Stays at a health farm can be booked starting at EUR 21 per person, including a copious rustic breakfast. Apartments (for 4 people) start at EUR 55 per night. Information & Bookings. Farmhouse Holidays in Tirol A-6020 Innsbruck, Brixnerstrasse 1 Tel. +43 (0)5/92 92-1171 Fax: +43 (0)5/92 92-1179 [email protected], www.bauernhof.cc

Days of Bliss at the Dolomiten Residenz**** t the Dolomiten Residenz****-Sporthotel Sillian, well-being and relaxation are writ large. The over 3,000 m2 wellness area with indoor and outdoor pools, a large water chute, different saunas, and heat chambers leaves no wish unfulfilled. Forget any worries you may have and give into a serious dose of pampering by our professional beauticians and massage therapists. Wellness for the young, and those young at heart, is our philosophy.

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Special wellness packages for families and children round off our portfolio. Wellness, unadulterated nature, sports programmes, supervised activities for children as well as a delicious cuisine are just some of our highlights. You will find this alluring mix at Dolomiten Residenz****Sporthotel Sillian.

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

Dungl Medical-Vital Resort

ature the healer, in the south of Vienna. The Viennese Alps are a mere 60 km south of Vienna, in Lower Austria. An enrapturing composition of prestigious mountains – the Semmering, Rax, Schneeberg and Wechsel – and the undulating hills of the Bucklige Welt and the Schneeberg region. If you want to escape for a couple of days to revive body, mind, and spirit, the health professionals in the Lower Austrian Viennese Alps are a good choice. A smorgasbord of activities for you to select, from taking the curative waters to stimulating exercise. The wonderful mountain scenery and the bracing air are bound work wonders.

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Information and Bookings. Dungl Medical-Vital Resort A-3571 Gars am Kamp Hauptplatz 58 Tel. +43 (0)2985/26 66-0 www.resort.willidungl.com

Information and Bookings. Vienna Alps in Lower Austria Tourist Board Tel. +43 (0)800/80 81 17 (toll free from all over Austria) www.wieneralpen.at

A Haven of Bliss

An Altogether Different Philosophy

otel Schloss Weikersdorf Residenz & Spa is tucked away in a medieval rose garden, just a short walk from the centre of the spa town of Baden. Dating back to the 13th century, the Renaissance castle boasts 99 recently renovated rooms and suites, the Rosenkavalier restaurant which has won itself an entry in the Gault Millau Guide, a bar, and a wellness and spa area of more than 1,000 m2. The artful blend of contemporary design and oldworld charm, as well as the wellness oasis, make this castle hotel a perfect location to combine business and pleasure.

he more fast-paced and hectic our daily routines, the closer we look to cultures and mentalities that are a world apart from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives for inspiration. Leaning on far-east teachings of philosophy, medicine, and nutrition, and the unobtrusive and attentive hospitality that is so characteristic of that continent, the Linsberg Asia Spa opened in August 2008, an hour’s drive from Vienna. The spa strictly adheres to the tenets of Asian culture, from its architectural design to the programmes offered and the friendliness of the staff. Holistic recreation par excellence. www.linsbergasia.at

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Oficina Nacional Austrı´aca del Turismo Departamento de Información, Apartado de Correos 83, A-1043 Viena, Tel. 902 99 94 32 (tarifa local) Fax 0043 1 588 66 20 [email protected]

USA/ Austrian Tourist Office P.O.Box CAN 1142, New York N.Y. 10108-1142, Tel. (212) 944 68 80 (USA) (416) 967-3381 (Canada) Fax (212) 730 45 68 [email protected]

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Office National Autrichien du Tourisme Service Info Vacances, BP 83, 1043 Vienne Tel. 0811 60 10 60 (tarif local) Fax 0811 60 10 61 [email protected]

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AUS Austrian National Tourist Office Level 1, 36 Carrington Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Tel. (02) 92 99 36 21 Fax (02) 92 99 38 08 [email protected] B/ Office National Autrichien du LUX Tourisme, Oostenrijkse Dienst voor Toerisme, Oostenrijkse Dienst voor Toerisme Bvba, Office National Autrichien du Tourisme Sprl B.P./Postbus 700, B-1050 Bruxelles/Brussel, Tel. (B): 078 16 60 18 (lokaal tarief/ tarif local), Tel. (LUX): 0032 78 16 60 18 Fax 0032 78 16 60 19 [email protected] [email protected] CH

Ferienservice der Österreich Werbung / Office National Autrichien du Tourisme Pf 83, 1043 Wien, Tel. 0842 10 18 18 Fax 0842 10 18 19 [email protected] [email protected]

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Austrian National Tourist Office www.aodili.cn

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Rakouská Národní Turistická Centrála Österreich Werbung P.O. Box 83, A-1043 Vídenˇ, Tel. 0800 18 08 00 (bezplatná telefonní linka v cˇesˇtineˇ), Fax 222 21 02 56 [email protected]

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Urlaubsservice der Österreich Werbung PF 83, 1043 Wien Tel. 01802 10 18 18 (ab 6 Cent/ Anruf aus dem dt. Festnetz, abweichende Tarife aus dem Mobilfunk), Fax 01802 10 18 19 [email protected] Østrigs Turistbureau Postboks 1087, DK-1008 København K Tel. 80 88 67 84 (gratis) [email protected] (service in English or German)

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IRL Holiday Service of the Austrian National Tourist Office P.O. Box 83, A-1043 Vienna, Tel. 1890 930 118 (local tariff), Fax 1890 930 119 [email protected] J

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Austrian National Tourist Office Akasaka Dori Post Office, Tokyo 107-0052, Tel. (03) 3582-0931 [email protected] Oostenrijks Toeristenburo Postbus 94285, 1090 GG Amsterdam Tel. 0900 040 01 81 (lokaal tarief) Fax 0900 040 01 91 [email protected] austria.info Sp. z o.o. Skrytka pocztowa 75, PL-00-955 Warszawa 15, Tel. 00800 12 12 581 Fax (0)22 538 68 46 [email protected]

RUS Austrian National Tourist Office Austrian Embassy, 1, Starokonyushenny pereulok, RF-119034 Moscow Tel. (+7 495) 725 64 64 Fax (+7 495) 725 64 60 [email protected] S Österrikes turistbyr°a Box 24 187, SE-10451 Stockholm Tel. 0200 89 62 62 (gratis) [email protected] (service in English or German only)

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Tirol Info Maria-Theresien-Straße 55 A-6010 Innsbruck Tel. +43 (0)512/72 72, Fax: -7 [email protected], www.tirol.at Vorarlberg Tourismus Bahnhofstraße 14/4 Postfach 302, A-6901 Bregenz Tel. +43 (0)5574/425 25-0, Fax: -5 [email protected] www.vorarlberg.travel

Holiday Specialists Information in Austria Area code from outside Austria without 0. Wien-Tourismus Obere Augartenstraße 40, A-1025 Wien Tel. +43 (0)1/245 55 Fax: +43 (0)1/245 55-666 [email protected], www.wien.info Burgenland Tourismus Schloss Esterházy, A-7000 Eisenstadt Tel. +43 (0)2682/633 84-0, Fax: -20 [email protected] www.burgenland.info Kärnten Werbung Casinoplatz 1, A-9220 Velden Kärnten Hotline: +43 (0)463/30 00 Fax: +43 (0)4274/521 00-50 [email protected], www.kaernten.at Niederösterreich-Werbung GmbH PF 10 000, A-1010 Wien Prospektbestellung: Tel. +43 (0)1/536 10-0 Fax: +43 (0)1/536 10-19858 (24 Stunden Prospektservice) [email protected], www.niederoesterreich.at Oberösterreich Tourismus-Info Freistädter Straße 119, A-4041 Linz Tel. +43 (0)732/22 10 22 Fax: +43 (0)732/72 77-701 [email protected] www.oberoesterreich.at SalzburgerLand Tourismus Ges. m. b. H. PF 1, Wiener Bundesstraße 23 A-5300 Hallwang bei Salzburg Tel. +43 (0)662/66 88, Fax: -66 [email protected] www.salzburgerland.com Steirische Tourismus Ges.m.b.H. St.-Peter-Hauptstraße 243 A-8042 Graz-St. Peter Tel. +43 (0)316/400 30 Fax: +43 (0)316/40 03-10 [email protected] www.steiermark.com

Autriche pro France www.autriche.com L’Austria per l’Italia www.vacanzeinaustria.com Mountainbike Holidays www.bike-holidays.com Family Austria www.familyaustria.at Fischwasser Österreich www.fischwasser.com Golf in Austria www.golfinfo.at Hotels & Casinos Austria www.hca.at Österreichs Wanderdörfer www.wandern-in-oesterreich.at Reitarena Austria www.reitarena.at Radtouren in Österreich www.radtouren.at Schlank und Schön in Österreich www.schlankundschoen.at Kinderhotels Österreich www.kinderhotels.com Kleine historische Städte www.khs.info Naturidyll in Österreich www.naturidyll.at Langlaufen in Österreich www.langlaufen.at Urlaub am Bauernhof www.urlaubambauernhof.at Weinreisen Austria www.weinreisenaustria.at Erlebnis Bahn & Schiff www.erlebnis-bahn-schiff.at

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PREVENTION AND THERAPY

Healthy in Gastein Pain relief, less need for medication and increasing quality of life are realistic benefits from a health stay in Gastein.

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The Health Valley With its long-standing tradition as a health resort, the Gastein valley is ideal for reenergizing body, mind and spirit. The curative agents used in Gastein are the world’s only curative gallery, radon, thermal water and Radon thermal baths. The most effective component in all curative agents is radon, a noble gas, which forms a unique combination with warmth and high altitudes.

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Nature the Healer

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People come to Gastein to take the waters against ailments of the locomotor and respiratory systems and the skin. Curative treatments have a wholesome effect on your wellbeing in general (immune prophylaxis), and lend renewed vitality, power and energy.

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Recreational Activities During Your Curative Stay in Gastein In addition to the curative therapies and programmes administered during your stay in Gastein, you or your company will find plenty of opportunities to relax and give yourself a treat. With its mountains, a variety of different recreational and wellness amenities, and the superlative Gastein Thermal World, the Gastein valley is a great destination in every season and will make your health holidays an unforgettable experience, for you and the ones you love.

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7 nights in the hotel category of your choice Medical costs 3 admissions to the curative gallery (1.5 hrs), including post-treatment rest and medical supervision 2 full-body massages 2 hydrotherapeutic baths Nutrition counselling

1 week from € 460 to € 1.025 Further health packages available at: www.gesundheit.gastein.com Please ask for our packages including therapy information free of charge and without commitment:

G A S T E I N E RTA L TO U R I S M U S G M B H Tauernplatz 1 A-5630 Bad Hofgastein Tel. +43/(0)6432/3393-103 Fax +43/(0)6432/3393-120 E-Mail: [email protected]

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