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AUSTRIA INFO Culture 2009

Mesmerize The highlights of the cultural scene. Page 2

Move Breathtaking dance festivals. Page 22

Marvel Marvel at rich collections. Page 26

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WIEN MUSEUM Egon Schiele self-portrait, 1911

Wolfgang A. Mozart, 1803

suit of armour, Hans Sierg von Siergenstein, 1530

Moritz Michael Daffinger Marie von Smolenitz, 1827

Wilhelm August Rieder Franz Schubert, 1825

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Gustav Klimt Portrait of Emilie Flöge, 1902

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Editorial Contents Petra Stolba, Austrian National Tourist Office

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olidays in Austria. People all over the world say that this country is synonymous with culture. Every summer culture does indeed flourish impressively. In almost every village the doors of a small theatre or stage open every evening, the list of events taking place in the cities throughout the country is very long. In fact it

would probably be possible to encircle the earth with this piece of paper. It is not only theatre that gives the country a festive appearance but also the many concerts and exhibitions, dance performances and readings. Events are not dominated by an austere and sonorous educational tone, it’s much more a case of light cheerful enjoyment, the combination of artistic quality with good food and drink that is unique in Austria. Imaginative museums and other cultural institutions have thought up special programmes so that young and very young guests can become acquainted with the creations of the spirit and of the muses. A holiday in Austria does not mean just playing around in meadows or wading barefoot through streams but will bring the first encounter with a world of inspiration. A very warm welcome. I wish you a festive holiday in Austria! Yours sincerely, Petra Stolba

02 Delightfully enchanting! Magnificent cultural events await you in Austria

06 A time of festivals A varied series of festivals greets visitors

08 Calendar A list of the most important music festivals

10 Music The range of offers in the Austrian provinces

22 Love of movement Austria’s dancing stages

24 Theatre and Dance The range of offers in the Austrian provinces

26 Collected treasures Experience and admire art

28 Calendar A list of the most important exhibitions

30 Museums and exhibitions The range of offers in the Austrian provinces

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The Loisium in Lower Austria is a cultural centre

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1 Henry Purcell's “Dido and Aeneas” is a Vienna Festival production. 2 Harmonious: Fabio Luisi conducting at Vienna's Sound of Easter Festival.

Delightfully enchanting! 2009 is a great year culturally t all begins in Linz” is an Austrian catchphrase.

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cumulus accompanied by light effects for 30 years

It applies more than ever in 2009, when Linz is

now – the city will celebrate this special year with a

partnering Vilnius as the European capital of culture.

“rocket symphony” above the rooftops.

In 2009 Linz will be presenting itself as a “city with

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a history and stories”, which will be interpreted by

Take your partners please!

well known artists from all over the world, including

In Vienna the New Year traditionally begins with

Marianne Faithful, the grande dame of the English

the Blue Danube Waltz. If you happen to be on

chanson, who will be performing with Linz’s Bruck-

Stephansplatz at New Year, expect to be embraced

ner Orchestra, and the Belgian film director Luc

by total strangers who may also ask you for a

Perceval, who will be examining his host city in film.

dance. Musical abandon also characterizes the New

Austrian artists will be representing Austria as a cul-

Year’s concert given by the Vienna Philharmonic. In

tural nation in some exquisite venues. The unique

2009 the world’s best known concert will be con-

“Best of Austria” exhibition at the Lentos Museum,

ducted for the first time by Daniel Barenboim, the

an illuminated cube-shaped building on the banks

Argentinean-Israeli pianist and conductor. A fresh

of the River Danube, brings together the most

wind will also be blowing cover the lakeside stage

significant Austrian works of art of all eras and

of the Bregenz Festival in 2009. Giuseppe Verdi’s

styles. And since art in public spaces is a long-

“Aïda” will be on the programme for the first time,

established tradition in Linz – the “Cloud of Sound”

and you can be sure of great singing and impressive

has enveloped the Danube Park in a symphonic

stage scenery as Thebes and the River Nile are

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imaginatively relocated to Lake Constance. Yet

musical journey to Naples. The MuseumsQuartier in

bouring Museum of Modern Art (Ludwig Foundation),

another major cultural event will be taking place in

Vienna is, and always will be an attraction for lovers

which houses contemporary art on four floors.

Salzburg at the same time: the Salzburg Festival.

of the visual arts. This extensive centre, which houses

Leading ensembles and stars from the world of

several museums, the Architekturzentrum and the

Bon appétit!

opera and concert music will be convening in the

Tanzquartier, is one of the world’s ten largest

The Upper Austrian provincial exhibition at Schlier-

unique ambience of the old city. Incidentally, admis-

culture complexes. One of the highlights of 2009

bach Monastery from the end of April to the begin-

sion is free to attend the opening ceremony, which

will be the presentation of the exhibition “Vienna

ning of November will be a tasteful affair in the

transforms the entire city into a summer stage.

1900” at the Leopold Museum, which brings to-

literal sense of the words. Under the motto “bon

Several months earlier, the Whitsun Festival gives

gether celebrated exponents of the painting of the

appétit”, visitors can gain a more intimate appreci-

you a foretaste of the many festivals in the city on

Vienna Secession and the Wiener Werkstätte like

ation of culinary delights from a socio-historical and

the River Salzach. This year’s star guest will be

Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Koloman Moser and

art-historical point of view. At Admont Abbey in

Riccardo Muti, who will be taking his audience on a

Josef Hoffmann. It is also worth visiting the neigh-

Styria, modern art set in an ancient cultural treasure

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Styrian Autumn. The international festival of contemporary art in Graz in October provides a platform for the visual arts, architecture, music, theatre and literature far removed from the conventional scene. www.steirischerherbst.at

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Danube Island Festival. Europe's biggest open-air festival makes Vienna’s Danube Island quake for three days with rock, pop, hip-hop, jazz, and much more besides. And all that with free admission. www.donauinselfest.at

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La Strada. Every summer this festival of street and puppet theatre fills the old city of Graz with colourful, noisy hustle and bustle. www.lastrada.at 2

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Ronacher. Following its conversion, this tradition-steeped theatre at the heart of Vienna now features the latest technology and focuses on international musical highlights. www.musicalvienna.at

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Krems Danube Festival. This festival takes place every spring and is a must for fans of electronic music as well as being a platform for performance art in the context of pop culture. www.donaufestival.at

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Klangspuren. Each September, the silver mining town of Schwaz in Tyrol provides a venue for one of the most exciting festivals of contemporary music. Apart from works by a composer in residence, the programme features events for children and youth. www.klangspuren.at

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Kunsthaus Wien. The museum will be showing seldom seen works by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, architect of the KunstHausWien. www.hundertwasser.at

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allows you to appreciate the spectacular surround-

film world during the “Diagonal” festival, whilst the

ings of Admont: “Nature”. And for those partial to

focus will be on new international productions

2 Summer opera enjoyment at the Tirolean Festival in Erl

“natural” Austrian folk music away from all the hype

during the “Viennale” in Vienna in October.

and sentimentality, there is the “aufhOHRchen”

During the summer the open-air festival on Rat-

festival taking place in Pöggstall in 2009. There you

hausplatz will be devoted to music in films – from

will discover that both traditional farmhouse music

the world of opera and ballet to world music and

and original Schrammel music are experiencing a

jazz. This event is a must, both for music lovers and

renaissance in Austria. Film is also seeing a revival

for gourmets, who will find a plethora of delicacies

in Austria, not least due to last year’s Oscar award

from many different nations at the many stalls in

for the Austrian production of “The Counterfeiters”

front of Vienna’s City Hall.

3 Nigel Kennedy and his quintet will enthuse audiences at the Festival Hall in St. Pölten 4 The acrobats of the Austrian Meer Circus work with the ideas of universal genius Leonard da Vinci

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as the Best Foreign Language Film. In spring Graz will be transformed to the centre of the Austrian

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A time of festivals Virtually the whole country celebrates in summer

Every summer jazz lovers make the pilgrimage to the Vienna Jazz Festival, one of the world’s three most important jazz festivals, staged in such renowned venues as the Vienna State Opera. Grafen-

he whole world understands my language,”

venue for the grande finale. With him on stage will

stylish combinations. It is the contrast between the

Joseph Haydn once said, and his music will be

be all the musicians he has encountered during his

romantic palace and the futuristic "Cloud Tower"

performed in many different venues to mark the

journey on the River Danube. The “Festival 4020”

open-air stage that gives this festival its unique

200th anniversary of his death this year. Music as a

will be taking place in parallel, focusing on story-

atmosphere. Besides first-class international guest

universal language is also the theme of the 2009

telling in songs and the human voice in all its many

orchestras, this year the Lower Austrian Tonkünstler

European capital of culture – Linz. After touring

facets. The Glatt&Verkehrt Festival is characterized

Orchestra will once again be playing a key role, per-

Eastern and Western Europe by ship for two years

by its universality. Far removed from any form of

forming works by Stravinsky, Wagner, Haydn and

with his “Linz Europa Tour”, in summer 2009 its

folklorism, musicians from four continents will be

others. You can experience classical music and

ambassador Hubert von Goisern will transform Linz

performing in Krems and environs, filling the vine-

fascinating landscapes during the Carinthian Sum-

harbour into a glamorous “back-home” festival

yards of Krems with the sound of world music.

mer on Lake Ossiach in Carinthia – or during the

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Joseph Haydn. 2009 is the 200th anniversary of the composer’s death. To mark the occasion, Haydn’s oeuvre – from oratorios to symphonies – will be interpreted by leading orchestras and singers, like the English Chamber Orchestra, the Academy of Ancient Music, Thomas Quasthoff and many others. The “Haydn Festival” at Esterházy Palace features a varied programme throughout the year, culminating on 31 May – the date of Haydn’s death – with a simultaneous performance of Haydn's “Creation” throughout the world. At its opening on 4 April, the “Sound of Easter” Festival in Vienna will honour the great master with a concert given by the Vienna Philharmonic under Riccardo Muti. Nikolaus Harnoncourt will be conducting at the Theater an der Wien when Haydn’s best known opera “Il Mondo della Luna” is performed there on 5 December. www.haydn2009.net

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1 Passion on stage: a performance of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” at the Vienna Volksoper 2 The Styriarte Festival with Nikolaus Harnoncourt on Graz’s main square 3 Emotions are aroused at the international jazz festival in Saalfelden 4 Open-air flair at the Cloud Tower music festival at Grafenegg Palace in Lower Austria

“Schubertiade” Schubert festival in Hohenems and Schwarzenberg in Vorarlberg. St. Margarethen in Burgenland features a delightful combination of culture and nature. The enormous sandstone setting of the Roman quarry offers an imposing openair stage for opera. Verdi’s opera “Rigoletto” will be on the programme in 2009. Things are even more laid-back in Wiesen, also in Burgenland: every year tens of thousands of fans travel here for the “Sunsplash” open-air event and the Wiesen Jazz Festival. The poolbar Festival in Feldkirch is a comparatively small event by comparison, but all the more exclusive as a result. The venue is a disused indoor swimming pool – and music festivals are held in many different places.

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Styriarte. In the delightful setting of the old city of Graz, this festival under the direction of Nikolaus Harnoncourt reflects the diversity of approaches to ancient music. www.styriarte.com

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Accordion Festival. For the 10th time this festival will plumb the apparently inexhaustible possibilities of the accordion – from jazz, tango and klezmer to new folk music. www.akkordeonfestival.at

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Saalfelden Jazz Festival. With over 30 concerts in four days, time and time again Saalfelden ranks as a festival highlight for jazz lovers. www.jazzsaalfelden.com

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Music festivals Raiding Liszt Festival. 24 – 28 June and 21 – 25 October, concert cycle focusing on Franz Liszt’s seldom performed works. Tel. +43(0) 26 82/618 66, www.lisztfestival.at

Vienna 10th International Accordion Festival. 21 February – 22 March, chamber and party music with the accordion. Tel. +43 (0)676/512 91 04, www.akkordeonfestival.at

Lower Austria

Sound of Easter in Vienna. 4 – 13 April, opening with the Vienna Philharmonic under Riccardo Muti at the Musikverein. Tel. +43 (0)1/588 85, www.osterklang.at

International Baroque Festival. Lower Austrian International Baroque Festival. 29 May – 1 June Melk Abbey, homage to Georg Friedrich Handel and Henry Purcell. Tel. +43(0) 27 52/540 60, www.barocktage.at

Spring Festival. 14 April – 10 May, with a programme by international artists since 1992, at the Musikverein in 2009. Tel. +43 (0)1/505 81 90, www.musikverein.at Avant-garde pop music at Krems Danube Festival

Vienna Jazz Festival. End of June till beginning of July, rhythmical jazz sounds with multicultural artists in a summery Vienna. Tel. +43 (0)1/712 42 24, www.viennajazz.org

Klosterneuburg Opera. 12 July – 4 August, Donizetti’s “La Fille du Régiment” in the courtyard of Klosterneuburg Abbey. Tel. +43(0) 22 43/444-424, www.operklosterneuburg.at

ImPulsTanz. 9 July – 9 August, international dance festival with dance and choreography workshops and performances. Tel. +43 (0)1/523 55 58, www.impulstanz.com Opera in Summer. 2 July – 14 August, concert and opera highlights at the Theater an der Wien with Rossini’s Il Turco in Italia and Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Tel. +43 (0)1/588 30-660, www.theater-wien.at

Sound Waves. 3 – 25 July, festival of contemporary art in Lunz am See with concerts and readings. Tel. +43 (0)6 64/333 330, www.wellenklaenge.at

Allegro Vivo. 14 August – 20 September, 31 international chamber music festival with concerts, workshops and seminars. Tel. +43(0) 29 82/4319, www.allegro-vivo.at

Tradition at Vienna’s Accordion Festival

Grafenegg Music Festival. 20 August – 6 September, concerts with international orchestras and Lower Austrian Tonkünstler Orchestra. Tel. +43(0) 27 42/90 80 70, www.grafenegg.at

Music Film Festival. 27 June – 30 August, music on a giant screen and culinary delights in front of Vienna's City Hall. Tel. +43 (0)1/319 82 00, www.wien-event.at

Danube Festival. 23 April – 3 May, avant-garde pop festival with music, performances and installations. Tel. +43(0) 27 32/90 80 30, www.donaufestival.at

KlezMORE Vienna. 7–22 November, klezmer music festival with extensive supporting programme accompanying the concerts. Tel. +43 (0)6 76/512 91 04, www.klezmore-vienna.at

Musica Sacra. Beginning of September till mid October, church music festival in St. Pölten, Herzogenburg, Lilienfeld. Tel. +43(0) 27 42/333-2601, www.festival-musica-sacra.at

New Year’s Concert at the Musikverein. 1 January 2010, traditional concert with the Vienna Philharmonic in the Golden Hall. Tel. +43 (0)1/505 81 90, www.musikverein.at

Glatt&Verkehrt. 10 – 26 July, Krems summer festival of traditional and contemporary music from all over the world devoted to ethnic traditions. Tel. +43(0)27 32/90 80 30, www.glattundverkehrt.at

Burgenland Triothlon. 30 April – 3 May, marathon of chamber music in various rooms of Esterházy Palace. Tel. +43(0) 26 82/618 66, www.haydnfestival.at

Esterházy Palace, Eisenstadt

danube FESTIVAL. 31 July – 16 August, ancient music in historic venues associated with modern music. Tel. +43(0) 72 68/268 57, www.donau-festwochen.at

Nova Rock Festival. 12 – 14 June, a huge rock event in the Burgenland town of Nickelsdorf. www.novarock.at

Attersee Classic. End of July till end of August, extensive repertoire of classical music around Lake Atter. Tel. +43 (0)1/585 45 31-2, www.atterseeklassik.at

Wiesen Jazz Festival. End of July, Wiesen, festival with a longstanding tradition amongst international jazz greats. Tel. +43(0) 26 26/816 48-0, www.wiesen.at

Gmunden Festival. Mid July till beginning of September, classical and jazz concerts, theatre and readings. Tel. +43(0) 7612/706 30, www.festwochen-gmunden.at

TwoDaysAWeek. End of August, two-day crossover, rock 'n' roll, punk and metal event at Wiesen festival site. Tel. +43(0) 26 26/816 48-0, www.wiesen.at Lockenhaus Chamber Music Festival – Kremerata. 9 – 19 July, festival under the artistic direction of Gidon Kremer. Tel. +43(0) 2616/2100, www.kammermusikfest.at

St. Florian Bruckner Festival. 16 – 22 August, serious and jazzy music around Anton Bruckner at St. Florian Abbey. Tel. +43(0)72 24/8902-0, www.brucknertage.at Operetta at the Léhar Festival, Bad Ischl

St. Margarethen Opera Festival, “Rigoletto”. 8 July – 23 August, open-air opera in a Roman quarry. Tel. +43(0) 26 80/420 42, www.ofs.at

Lehár Festival. 11 July – 30 August, operetta festival in Bad Ischl with “Wiener Blut” (Strauss) and “Das Land des Lächelns” (Lehár). Tel. +43(0) 61 32/238 39, www.leharfestival.at

International Haydn Festival. 9 – 27 September, Esterházy Palace, Haydn’s London and Paris symphonies. Tel. +43(0) 26 82/618 66, www.haydn2009.at

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Visualized Cloud of Sound. 6 September, sight and sound spectacle with a cloud of sound over the River Danube. A children’s cloud of sound takes place on 13 September. Tel. +43 (0)7 32/77 52 30, www.klangwolke.at ARS ELECTRONICA. 3 – 8 September, Linz. Avant-garde media art festival. Tel. +43 (0)7 32/72 72-0, www.aec.at/festival

Mörbisch Lakeside Festival, “My Fair Lady”. 9 July – 23 August, operetta spectacle on the shores of Lake Neusiedl. Tel. +43(0) 26 82/ 662 10-0, www.seefestspiele-moerbisch.at

Schlaining Castle Spring Sounds. 15 – 23 May, festival under the direction of pianists Eduard and Johannes Kutrowatz. Tel. +43 (0)1/597 30 37, www.klangfruehling.com

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Opening of the Vienna Festival

Linz Bruckner Festival. 14 September – 4 October, the festival with international artists performing music by and from the time of Anton Bruckner opens with a “classical cloud of sound”. Tel. +43 (0)7 32/77 52 30, www.brucknerfest.at

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Vienna Festival. 8 May – 14 June, a varied programme of music and theatre at various venues in Vienna. Tel. +43 (0)1/589 22-0, www.festwochen.at

Haydn Festival. June, Rohrau Palace, music readings and dance dedicated to Joseph Haydn. Tel. +43(0) 21 64/22 53-16, www.schloss-rohrau.at

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Graz Jazz Summer. 9 July – 1 August, international stars meet as yet undiscovered artists from Austria. Tel. +43(0)31 17/27996-0, www.jazzsommergraz.at

Mozart Festival. 23 January – 1 February, musical moments from Mozart to Haydn, Pierre Boulez and Matthias Pintscher. Tel. +43 (0)6 62/87 31 54, www.mozarteum.at

La Strada. 31 July – 8 August, international festival of street and puppet theatre in Graz. Tel. +43 (0)316/69 55 80, www.lastrada.at

Easter Festival. 4 – 13 April, Berlin Philharmonic conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. Tel. +43 (0)6 62/80 45-361, www.osterfestspiele-salzburg.at

Didgeridoo Festival. 21 – 22 August, visitors from all over Europe convene to dance at Schlossberg in Bruck an der Mur. www.didgeridoo-festival.at

Salzburg Whitsun Festival. 29 May – 1 June, with a focus on Italian opera with the conductor Riccardo Muti. Tel. +43 (0)6 62/80 45-500, www.salzburgfestival.at Summer Scene. 25 June – 18 July, music and dance productions with Indian classics / western avant-garde. Tel. +43 (0)6 62/84 34 48, www.sommerszene.net

Lake Wörther Festival, Klagenfurt

AIMS. 6 July – 15 August, young artists will be interpreting old masters in more than 30 performances at the summer academy of the American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS). Tel. +43 (0)3 16/32 70 66, www.aimsgraz.at

Saalfelden Jazz Festival. 27 – 30 August, concerts on Rathausplatz and in the mountains, admission free. World premières. Tel. +43(0) 65 82/70 66-0, www.jazzsaalfelden.com

Tirol

Salzburg Biennale. 5 – 29 March, festival of new music in a “dialogue of cultures”. Tel. +43 (0)6 62/840 19 90, www.salzburgbiennale.at

Tirol Easter Festival. Easter 2009, orchestral concerts, theatre and dance in Innsbruck and Hall. Tel. +43(0) 52 23/538 08, www.osterfestival.at

Salzburg Festival. 25 July – 30 August, opera, theatre, orchestra, chamber and solo concerts. Tel. +43 (0)6 62/80 45-500, www.salzburgfestival.at CULTURE.SUMMER. In the mountains. June till August, opera, cabaret, art and street theatre in the mountains. Tel. +43(0) 64 52/5511, www.altenmarkt-zauchensee.at

Schwaz Silver Summer. 15 May till end of June, culture festival with the active participation by the locals. Tel. +43(0) 52 42/6960-0, www.schwaz.at Classical music at the Tirolean Silver Summer, Schwaz

Finkenstein Castle Arena. June till August, a varied programme of music in the castle arena against a magnificent natural backdrop. Tel. +43(0) 42 54/51 0511, www.burgarena.at

Medieval Festival. 24 – 26 July, Reutte. “Ehrenberg Castle – a journey back in time", tournament with medieval spectacle, concerts and jugglers. Tel. +43(0) 56 72/620 07, www.ritterspiele.at

Feldkirch Festival, Vorarlberg

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Wörthersee Festival. July and August, cultural programme on a stage floating on the lake. Tel. +43 (0)4 63/ 22 03 00-0, www.woertherseefestspiele.com

Innsbruck Festival of Ancient Music. Music from the Renaissance and the baroque age. Tel. +43 (0)512/57 10 32, www.altemusik.at

Trigonale. 10 – 20 September, St. Veit, Maria Saal and other venues, festival of ancient music. Tel. +43 (0)6 64/341 31 45. www.trigonale.com

Klangspuren. 6 – 21 September, orchestral and chamber music with concerts and music workshop in Schwaz. Tel. +43(0) 52 42/735 82, www.klangspuren.at

Millstatt Music Festival. 18 May – 5 October, religious and secular choral and orchestral works from all ages. Tel. +43(0) 47 66/20 23-35, www.musikwochen.com

Vorarlberg “La Strada” street festival, Graz

Feldkirch Festival. 10 – 21 June, regional and international artists are presented under the direction of Philippe Arlaud. Tel. +43(0) 55 22/829 43, www.feldkirchfestival.at Schwarzenberg Schubertiade. 17 – 27 June, 29 August – 8 September, the festival focuses on the music of Schubert and his contemporaries with concerts and readings. Tel. +43(0) 55 76/754 50, www.schubertiade.at

Styria styriarte 2009. 26 June – 26 July, Styrian classical music festival with Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Tel. +43 (0)3 16/82 50 00, www.styriarte.com

Bregenz Festival. 22 July – 22. 8, Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Aïda will be performed on the lakeside stage. Tel. +43(0) 55 74/407-6, www.bregenzerfestspiele.at

serenata. July and August, chamber music beneath the stars in Graz’s Joanneumhof. Tel. +43 (0)3 16/82 50 00, www.serenata.at springnine. 20 – 24 May, Austrian festival of electronic art and music at various venues in Graz. www.springfestival.at

Outreach Festival. 26 July – 9 August, Schwaz becomes immersed the world of jazz with concerts and workshops. Tel. +43 (0)6 64/330 31 81, www.outreach-schwaz.at Kufstein Operetta Summer. 31 July – 15 August, operetta fun on the outdoor stage of Kufstein Castle. Tel. +43 (0)512/53 36-0, www.operettensommer.com

Spectaculum. 25 July, Friesach is plunged into the Middle Ages for a night, complete with dancers, knights, musicians and acrobats. www.friesach.at

Porcia Comedy Festival. 16 July – 31 August, sophisticated entertainment at Porcia Palace. Tel. +43(0) 47 62/ 420 20-10, www.komoedienspiele-porcia.at

Erl Tirolean Festival. 2 – 12 July, symphonies and masses, performed at the passion play theatre in Erl. Tel. +43 (0)512/57 88 88, www.tiroler-festspiele.at Innsbruck Summer of Dance. 26 June – 12 July, workshops and performances with international artists. Tel. +43 (0)512/57 76 77-30, www.tanzsommer.at

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Carinthian Summer 2009. 10 July – 31 August, music festival from church operas to jazz and rock concerts and a children's programme. Tel. +43 (0)5 05 36/305 99, www.carinthischersommer.at

Mid Europe. 14 – 19 July, international brass band festival with 2,500 Musicians from 15 nations. Tel. +43 (0) 36 87 / 22 777 - 22, www.mideurope.at

“Everyman”, Salzburg Festival

Bregenz Festival in the Snow. 6 and 8 February, Bregenz Festival will also be giving a guest performance of Aïda on the Arlberg against a backdrop of snow and ice. Tel. +43(0) 55 83/21 61, www.lech-zuers.at

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Gustav Mahler. Born in Bohemia in 1860, Mahler learned to play the accordion at the age of four, and piano lessons soon followed, with early performances and his own compositions. He made a name for himself as a conductor throughout Europe. During his time as director of the Court Opera in Vienna, he was able to engage the best singers, earning the

he Volksoper is Vienna's leading theatre for operetta, opera, musicals and ballet, offering sophisticated musical entertainment. Colourful, many-sided and vibrant, it is Vienna’s only theatre devoted to the genre of operetta. The programme also features operas of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries as well as classical musicals and ballet. The Volksoper is living music theatre for Everyman!

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Between September and June, this repertory theatre with a seating capacity of 1,300 puts on nearly 300 performances of some 30 different productions. The repertoire of the Vienna Volksoper ranges from “The Magic Flute” to “Gräfin Mariza”, from the musical “My Fair Lady” to the lively dance hommage to the Queen. The present-day Vienna Volksoper originally opened in 1898 as the “Kaiser Jubiläums Stadttheater”. “Tosca” and “Salome” had their Vienna premières at the Volksoper, and world-famous singers like

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Richard Tauber, Leo Slezak and Maria Jeritza sang at the Volksoper at the start of their careers. The popular former National Theatre actor Robert Meyer has been director of the Volksoper since September 2007, achieving tremendous success with both the public and the media thanks to his varied programme.

Informations. Volksoper Wien A-1090 Wien, Währinger Straße 78 Information: +43 (0)1/514 44-3670 Tickets (by credit card): +43 (0)1/513 15 13 [email protected], www.volksoper.at

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opera house an excellent reputation. His long-lasting reforms heralded the birth of the modern opera production. Whilst married to Alma Schindler, he later conducted the Metropolitan Opera in New York. As a composer, Mahler is best known for his ten symphonies. In 2010 Austria will be commemorating the 150th anniversary of Gustav Mahler’s birth with numerous concerts and events.

Vienna Mozart concerts he Vienna Mozart Orchestra is made up of 30 outstanding musicians, two singers (a soprano and a baritone) from the Vienna State Opera and the Volksoper, as well as internationally acclaimed soloists. Wearing magnificent baroque costumes, under the baton of star conductors they appear in the famous Golden Hall of the Musikverein, the renowned Vienna State Opera, and the superb Imperial Palace, performing some of the most popular operetta duets, arias and overtures, as well as excerpts from Mozart’s symphonies, concertos, divertimenti and serenades. The programme is rounded out by the works of Johann Strauss (father and son).

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Information & reservations. Wiener Mozart Orchester A-1010 Wien, Kärntner Straße 51, Tel. +43 (0)1/505 77 66, fax: -22 [email protected] www.mozart.co.at

Strauss and Mozart concerts erformed every day at the Vienna Kursalon, one of the city's most splendid buildings. Where the Strauss brothers once celebrated their greatest successes, every evening the “Alt Wien Salon Orchestra” gives a sprightly performance of the most beautiful compositions by waltz king Johann Strauss and the main exponent of Viennese classicism, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Virtuoso musicians, excellent opera singers and delightful ballet soloists present Viennese charm in lively waltz music, polkas and operetta melodies. The “Concert & Dinner” packages are especially popular, combining an excellent dinner with a concert at the Vienna Kursalon.

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Concerts at the Mozarthaus

Mozart in the original

he “Concerts at the Mozarthaus” take place in Vienna’s first Mozart residence. This was where Mozart lived and worked in the year 1781 whilst in the service of Archbishop Colloredo. Mozart once gave several concerts in the Sala Terrena, Vienna’s oldest concert hall. The Mozart Ensemble plays a carefully selected programme for you containing both popular pieces and great works by famous composers like Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Beethoven.

assical music in the Orangery of Schönbrunn Palace. Schönbrunn was of special significance to Mozart, as it was here that he performed as a child together with his sister Nannerl, to the great delight of Empress Maria Theresa. The spirit of Mozart is also present in the Orangery of the palace: the composer himself conducted the première of his singspiel "The Impresario" in this baroque jewel in the year 1786. Today the world-famous “Schönbrunn Palace Concerts” are given in the Orangery at Schönbrunn. At these concerts the celebrated Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra Vienna takes its audiences back to the golden age of Mozart and Strauss, accompanied by song and dance. Experience the symbiosis of ancient court tradition and modern convenience at the world cultural heritage of Schönbrunn.

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Kruder & Dorfmeister. The international success of the Viennese DJ and producer duo Peter Kruder (born in 1967) and Richard Dorfmeister (born 1968) was decisive for the development of the electronic music scene in Austria. From 1993 behind the turntables, they mixed Trip Hop, Acid Jazz and Drum and Bass. They created special re-mixes for inter-

Hotel Burgenland

Direct transport into the city

he Hotel Burgenland is situated right next to the pedestrian zone in Eisenstadt and its proximity to Esterházy Palace provides visitors with an excellent point of departure for cultural and sportive excursions.

he City Airport Train (CAT) takes only 16 minutes and is thus the fastest way of travelling from Vienna Airport to the city centre Wien-Mitte. Trains run daily every half hour. The jet ambience of the air-conditioned CAT-double-decker compartments and the first-class seats guarantee passengers a relaxing journey. Wide corridors and clearly visible luggage holds mean that luggage can be conveniently stored for the duration of the journey. Train attendants take care of passengers, and information screens in the train provide information about Vienna (when travelling into the city) and information about flights (when travelling to the airport). Air passengers can also check in their luggage at the CAT terminal Wien-Mitte and receive their boarding cards. NEW: CAT-CAB is the passenger service to and from Wien-Mitte. Up to four persons can travel for a total of € 24, at a reasonable price and in an environmentally friendly manner from the airport to the hotel. The complete price also includes the journey by CAT for four persons.

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n summer, when Burgenland becomes a festival region, Raiding is there with its Franz Liszt Festival. The annual Lisztiade focuses on the versatile personality of the virtuoso pianist and composer. Franz Liszt was born on 22 October 1811 in Raiding and was regarded as a child prodigy as he was only nine years old when he gave his first concerts as a pianist. A member of the Hungarian aristocracy – in those days Raiding was part of Hungary – was so captivated by Liszt that he paid for him to be trained in Vienna. There Liszt studied composition under Antonio Salieri. At the age of 12 Liszt moved to Paris where he continued his studies.

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of the progressive “New German School”. In 1861 Liszt moved to Rome, where, after several blows of fate, he devoted himself to sacred music. He composed several masses and a series of organ compositions. He repeatedly visited his illegitimate daughter Cosima, who later became Richard Wagner’s wife. Liszt made a final journey to see her in Bayreuth, where he died in 1886.

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Music national stars such as Madonna, Depeche Mode and Lamb. In club lounges they created a chill-out atmosphere with their music. They run a record label together known as G Stone Records on which they also issue their own music such as The K&D Sessions. Nowadays the two musicians are following solo projects. Kruder is on the road with the Peace Orchestra. Dorfmeister plays in the DJ project Madrid de los Austrias.

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He considers her bad use of language and vulgar expressions as typifying the decline of the English language. Higgins believes that human beings Information & reservations. Seefestspiele Mörbisch A-7000 Eisenstadt, Joseph-Haydn-Gasse 40/1 Tel. +43 (0)2682/662 10-0, fax: -14 [email protected] www.seefestspiele-moerbisch.at

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define themselves not by their origins but by their language; even a flowergirl like Eliza could improve her status and become a respectable lady if she learned to speak properly. Eliza is fascinated by this prospect. Although she has only very modest linguistic ambitions, she has to realize that she is still a long way off from fulfilling them. Furthermore, she has to struggle daily to make a living and has to take care of her father who is an alcoholic. She is always in danger of falling back into her old milieu. Nevertheless, in 2009 you can see how she is transformed from a flowergirl to a lady at Mörbisch Lakeside Festival in the classic operetta by Frederick Loewe.

Rigoletto iuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto will be performed against the monumental sandstone backdrop of the Roman quarry from 8 July to 23 August 2009. At the centre of this opera is the story about Rigoletto, the court jester of the Duke of Mantua. Italian stage director Renzo Giaccheri will direct this production in the Roman quarry. Verdi wrote en thusiastically about Victor Hugo’s drama Le roi s’amuse that it was the “most magnificent subject and perhaps the greatest drama of modern times.” In a great burst of creativity he composed an opera based on the story. Rigoletto is still today one of the most frequently performed operas by Verdi. It is the first in the trilogia populare together with Il Trovatore and La Traviata. The premiere in Venice was enthusiastically acclaimed and formed the basis of Verdi’s world renown. St. Margarethen offers “opera for everyone!” The music, the singing, the stage sets, the quarry, the landscape and the gastronomic delights make opera an experience for all the senses!

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Rigoletto – opera in three acts Performance in Italian Dates: from 8 July to 23 August Tickets can be ordered by telephone on the number: +43(0) 26 80/420 42 or +43 (0)1/96 0 96, as well as at www.ofs.at

Information & reservations. Festspielbüro St. Margarethen A-7062 St. Margarethen Kirchengasse 20 Tel. +43 (0)2680/420 42, fax: -4 Opening hours: Mon. –Fri. 9 a.m. –5 p.m.

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Vienna Philharmonic. Composer Anton Bruckner referred to the Vienna Philharmonic as the “highest art association in music”. Johannes Brahms described himself as a “friend and admirer” of the musicians who still make up one of the best orchestras in the world. Besides performing orchestral concerts they also play at the Vienna State Opera and

oncerts on the squares, party zone and light installations: immerse yourself in the New Year’s Eve Celebrations in the old town centre of Salzburg when the church bells ring at midnight and a magnificent firework display illuminates the sky over the fortress. Concerts on Residenzplatz, “Forget the Year Parties” start already on 29 December and get people in a carefree mood with culinary delights, sound towers, artistic light installations and design elements which give the architectural heritage a new face. www.salzburg-altstadt.at Experience how the old city awakes, be at the centre of events, get a close-up feel of the city and enjoy the urban and cultural goings-on on foot and with no stress… There’s much to be said for booking a hotel in the town centre. www.salzburgcityhotels.com

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“Musical Heritage” he festival which is held where Brahms used to spend his summers is this year taking the Haydn bi-centenary as the occasion for focusing on the many music-historical influences, references and sound reminiscences in works by Brahms. Concerts will be given by the Altenberg Trio Vienna, master organist Michael Radulescu, the Stenzl piano duo, the singers Wolfgang Holzmair and Daniel Johannsen, violinist Benjamin Schmid and many others. The chamber concerts take place at the Kunsthaus, the Brahms Museum Mürzzuschlag and in the beautiful countryside of the Semmering region. A programme for children and varied music-historical and literary features round out the range of concerts in the 5-day festival. International Mürzzuschlag Brahms Festival on Semmering 16 – 20 September 2009, artistic director: Helena Dearing

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Steyr Music Festival teyr Music Festival – 23 July to 16 August 2009: Georges Bizet’s dramatic opera Carmen is on the programme of the Steyr Music Festival in its 15th anniversary year (artistic director: Karl-Michael Ebner). The picturesque Baroque ambience of Lamberg Castle will be transformed according to the model of the original location into the bull-fight arena in Sevilla and becomes the scene for the tragic story of a Spanish woman who loses her life because of her pride. The Austrian cult musical Der Watzmann by Wolfgang Ambros is also on the programme.

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Carmen – opera open air in the palace moat Dates: 23, 25, 31, July; 1, 7, 8, 14 August 2009 Prices: Category I: € 58 / Cat. II: € 49 / Cat. III: € 45 / Cat. IV: € 36 All inclusive offer Open Air Enjoyment Carmen from € 145 Dates: 24 – 26 July, 31 July – 2 August, 7 – 9 August, 14 – 16 August 2009 2 nights with breakfast buffet in a *** or **** hotel Guided tour through the old town centre of Steyr (Saturday 2 p.m.) Ticket for Carmen in the palace moat on Friday or Saturday (category III) Festival wine in the interval and programme booklet

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Info & reservations. Tourismusverband Steyr A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0)7252/532 29-0 Fax: +43 (0)7252/532 29-15 [email protected] www.musikfestivalsteyr.at

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at the Salzburg Festival. Their special inimitable sound is passed on from one generation to the next. Great maestros such as Leonard Bernstein, Herbert von Karajan and Carlos Kleiber all had a special relationship with the orchestra. And every conductor dreams of conducting the New Year’s Concert that is heard all over the world by millions of people.

Salzburg – the world’s stage alzburg owes its international reputation to the beautiful surrounding countryside and the incomparable charm of its city image as well as the great good fortune that the greatest musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born here. The enchanting Baroque city with its world-famous sights offers its guests a variety of cultural events all year round. By purchasing the Salzburg Card you can enjoy free admission to all sights and free travel on public transport for 24, 48 or 72 hours.

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SALZBURG FESTIVAL 25 JULY–30 AUGUST 2009

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Information & reservations. Tourismus Salzburg GmbH A-5020 Salzburg, Auerspergstraße 6 Tel. +43 (0)662/889 87-0, fax: -32 [email protected] www.salzburg.info

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Christian and Wolfgang Muthspiel. The brothers move in a varied repertoire between improvised and composed music. They are at home in jazz, as well as classical, pop and electronic music. They both play in several formations. Occasionally they appear on stage as “Muthspiel & Muthspiel”.

Carinthian Summer 2009 ssiach– Villach Festival: 10 July to 30 August 2009. Every year the special atmosphere of the Carinthian Summer captivates artists and audiences from all over the world. The abbey in Ossiach dating from the 11th century is situated directly on the banks of the idyllic Lake Ossiach and was magnificently re-fitted in the Baroque period. It has been the home of the Carinthian Summer since 1969; other venues such as the Congress Centre in Villach or the world famous Stone House by Günther Domenig are now also used for performances. Legendary artists closely associated with the Carinthian Summer include Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, Arvo Pärt, Lorin Maazel, Zubin Mehta, Riccardo Muti, Sir Roger Norrington, Valery Gergiev, Paul Badura-Skoda, Rudolf Buchbinder, Hilary Hahn, Gidon Kremer as well as the most important internationally renowned ensembles and orchestras. The “trade mark” of the festival is the annual sacred opera. The gripping work Passion and Resurrection by the British composer Jonathan Harvey is on the programme for 2009.

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Festival Time he Carinthian Cultural Summer is festival time. During the cultural summer in Carinthia over 40 festival organizers around the many wonderful lakes in the province offer outstanding musical enjoyment. Programmes are varied and cleverly devised, and performances take place directly by the water or with a view of the mountains.

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Moreover, every year the castles and palaces with their impressive natural backdrops are used for cultural highlights and create an unforgettable ambience. Not only the musical journey is full of variety: from concerts by ABBA in the arena near Finkenstein Castle, choral evenings during the Millstatt Music Weeks to classical concerts at the Trigonale or the Wörthersee Classics. It is also always worthwhile to explore the world of theatre. The range of summer stages extends from theatre performances dealing with critical contemporary issues by k.l.a.s. at Heunburg Castle to comedies in Porcia at the palace of the same name, or the performances in the keep of Friesach Castle. Most festival organizers such as the Wörthersee Stage, the Konzerthaus in Klagenfurt and the Carinthian Summer offer a varied programme every year even for very young audiences. The Carinthian Cultural Summer thus creates a rich and broad range of performances and even ensures additional “sunshine”. Order your cultural experience ticket free of charge or ask for the detailed programme. Information & reservations. Kärnten Information A-9220 Velden, Casinoplatz 1 Tel. +43 (0)463/30 00 [email protected] www.kultur.kaernten.at

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Hubert von Goisern. At the age of 20 the song writer and singer Hubert Achleitner went off into the world. He spent years getting to know the life and music of South Africa, Canada and the Philippines. He can play the trumpet, guitar, clarinet and accordion, and in combining various traditions from folk and rock music he developed his own style. Back in

Villach and surrounding region n the heart of Carinthia one can experience the mixture of cheerfulness and joie de vivre of three cultures. The holiday region Villach /spa / Lake Faaker / Lake Ossiach offers an entire spectrum of performances ranging from high-brow culture to folk culture and pop culture. The Carinthian Summer Festival presents high-quality concerts in the special atmosphere of Ossiach Abbey and at the modern Congress Centre in Villach. Besides this there are performances in the open air in the keep of Finkenstein Castle high up above Lake Faaker, as well as at the New Orleans Festival or at the Villach Fair in the vivacious town on the river Drau. You are spoilt for choice. The Vienna Philharmonic, Randy Crawford or Dave Brubeck – they have all performed here. In the south of Austria you can enjoy cultural highlights every day.

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Music in the enchanting countryside radition and modernism co-exist surprisingly well alongside each other and make their mark on life and the cultural landscape in Bregenzerwald. The cultural calendar contains top-class concerts of the Schubertiade Schwarzenberg as well as cheerfully jazzy modern music.

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Information & reservations. Bregenzerwald Tourismus A-6863 Egg, Impulszentrum 1135 Tel. +43 (0)5512/23 65, fax: -3010 [email protected] www.bregenzerwald.at

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Music Austria he gave himself the name Hubert von Goisern and founded the band Original Alpinkatzen which existed until 1994. He succeeded in creating an unmistakable sound, bringing together cosmopolitan and Alpine elements. He has been travelling along Europe’s rivers since 2007 on a cargo ship that has been converted into a stage. The finale will take place in summer 2009 in Linz, the cultural capital of Europe.

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n July and August over 200,000 visitors flock to Lake Constance to experience the atmosphere of the Bregenz lakeside opera in the open air.

2008 was a special year: in May some scenes from the James Bond film Quantum of Solace were filmed in the sets for the production of Tosca. In June the lakeside stage was used by German television as the ZDF Arena during the EURO 2008 Aida by Giuseppe Verdi In 2009/10 Verdi’s opera Aida follows Puccini’s Tosca as the production on the lake. Audiences in Cairo were enthralled by the unhappy love story between Aida and Radames at the première in 1871 and since then it has become one of the most popular and most frequently performed operas. According to David Pountney, artistic director of the Bregenz Festival, “The stage on the lake is simply a magnificent place for portraying everything that Verdi did best: transforming great passion and tragic conflicts into thrilling music. Aida is also a parable about nationalism, hunger for war and hatred of the enemy, and shows that in a war there can only be losers.” Director David Pountney

Lake Constance - Vorarlberg n focus! In 2008 the spotlight was on Lake Constance and the Rheintal in Vorarlberg for a special reason: at the beginning of May scenes for the James Bond film Quantum of Solace were filmed in Feldkirch and on the lakeside stage. The film crew was fascinated by the gigantic eye of the Tosca set. During the European Football Championships the lakeside stage was transformed into an unusual public viewing arena and provided an outstanding backdrop for ZDF's EURO 2008 studio. © BODENSEE-VORARLBERG TOURISMUS, BREGENZER FESTSPIELE GMBH

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You can discover this and many other locations in the region around Lake Constance in Vorarlberg. The team from the Lake Constance -Vorarlberg Tourist Office will be pleased to help you: we will gladly offer advice and make bookings for you, individually and without a surcharge. Choose one of our attractive culture packages! Made-to-measure festivals: you can book your trip to the Bregenz Festival online by visiting www.bodensee-vorarlberg.com and put your visit together according to your wishes. Info & reservations. Bregenzer Festspiele GmbH, A-6900 Bregenz Platz d. Wr. Symphoniker 1 Tel. +43 (0)5574/407-6, fax: -400 [email protected] www.bregenzerfestspiele.com

Info & reservations. Bodensee-Vorarlberg Tourismus, A-6901 Bregenz, PF 16 Hotline Mon. to Sat. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tel. +43 (0)5574/434 43-0, fax: -4 [email protected] www.bodensee-vorarlberg.com

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Olga Neuwirth. Born in Graz in 1968, the musician has earned a place in the musical avant-garde of contemporary art music with her compositions. She draws her inspiration from Nobel prize winner Elfriede Jelinek, who is a friend of hers. Neuwirth has already been awarded the Paul Hindemith Prize and the Ernst Krenek Prize. She received the latter prize

Feldkirch Festival 2009 ach year in the spring Feldkirch moves into the cultural limelight of the international music world. The Feldkirch Festival under the artistic direction of the internationally successful director and stage designer Philippe Arlaud offers striking links between different genres and forms of expression, spaces for visual and musical experiments, and musical enjoyment of the highest standard.

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The interdisciplinary merging of the arts, the individual character of the individual venues, the broad spectrum of different event formats, and the incomparable atmosphere of this Medieval town make the Feldkirch Festival a very special cultural event in this three-countries region. In 2009 the festival programme will be entirely devoted to French music of the 20th and 21st centuries. Feldkirch Festival 2009, 10 – 21 June 2009 Artistic direction: Philippe Arlaud

Bregenz Spring 2009 uring the Bregenz Spring international dance festival from March 2009, leading international dance companies will be convening at the festival hall in Bregenz to present their latest productions. Under the artistic direction of Wolfgang Fetz, there will be three Austrian premières that have already caused international uproar, and two world premières. The spectrum is wide, and the festival gets under way with Bale da Cidade de Sao Paulo performing “A linha Curva” with live music by the Brazilian star combo Percossa. Bregenz Arts Society will once again be offering a ballet subscription for all dance enthusiasts. Early movers get a 35% discount when purchasing ballet subscription tickets before 24 December 2008! From 27 December 2008 with a 25% discount. This gives you a unique opportunity to get to know various different forms of dance: masterful fusions of dance, music, architecture, video art and spirituality. All told, these are highlights of contemporary dance! March till May, artistic direction: Wolfgang Fetz Detailed information: www.bregenzerfruehling.at Advance ticket sales: Bregenz Tourismus & Stadtmarketing A-6900 Bregenz, Rathausstraße 35a Tel. +43 (0)5574/40 80-0 [email protected] www.v-ticket.at

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Information & reservations. Feldkirch Festival A-6800 Feldkirch, Schlossergasse 8 Tel. +43 (0)5522/829 43, fax: -3449 [email protected] www.feldkirchfestival.at

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for her music-theatre piece “Bählamms Fest”, premièred at the Vienna Festival in 2000. Her opera adaptation of David Lynch's cult film “Lost Highway” was first performed in Graz in 2003. The composer, who herself plays the trumpet, largely dispenses with harmony in her compositions, earning herself the reputation of an “enfant terrible” of the music world.

Kunsthaus Bregenz he opening of the Kunsthaus Bregenz in the year 1997 marked the establishment of an architecturally unique exhibition centre for contemporary art. The façade consists of etched glass tiles, giving the museum building designed by Peter Zumthor its characteristic transparent lightness and the ability to flood all four floors of the building with natural light. In 1999 the Mies van der Rohe Prize for European Architecture was awarded to the Kunsthaus for these distinctive qualities.

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Set amidst a delightful landscape at the heart of a successful European region, the Kunsthaus is fully networked in the international art scene thanks to its specific profile. Within the space of just a few years, the centre has become one of Europe's foremost international exhibition venues. Artists, the public and the media all agree that Zumthor’s semitransparent glass cube not only dominates this idyllic site on the shores of Lake Constance, but that the exhibition programme of the Kunsthaus Bregenz is one of the finest in Europe (Monopol, 3/2006). Opening hours: Tues. – Sun. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. During summer exhibition (about mid June – mid September): special opening hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily.

Information & reservations. Kunsthaus Bregenz A-6900 Bregenz, Karl-Tizian-Platz Tel. +43 (0)5574/485 94-0, fax: -408 [email protected] www.kunsthaus-bregenz.at

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Love of movement Exciting dance festivals offer many a rhythmical encounter

around the TanzQuartier in the popular MuseumsQuartier, but many other theatres, like the National Theatre, the Akademie Theatre, the Kunsthalle and the Schauspielhaus are also in the limelight of

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tance to its historic dancing traditions, but has

During ImPulsTanz you can not only watch and

always the Viennese waltz that comes to

since become a metropolis of modern dance. Every

wonder, but also take part yourself. With over 200

mind first. But when it was introduced here 250

summer the ImPulsTanz Festival attracts the stars

workshops and auditions, the festival also promotes

years ago, the waltz had a terrible reputation. It was

of contemporary choreography to Vienna – and has

active encounters between amateurs and pro-

immoral, too fast, led to overheating and illness,

done so for more than 25 years now. Such familiar

fessionals, with courses ranging from hip-hop to

and even to the early death of the dancers. These

names as Jan Fabre, William Forsythe and Anne

drumming, and from Haitian dance to classical

reservations soon dissolved into thin air as the

Teresa De Keersmaeker – who return time and time

ballet. Encounter through movement is also the

Viennese waltz began its victorious conquest of the

again. After all ImPulsTanz is Europe’s biggest festi-

motto of Innsbruck’s Summer of Dance Festival.

whole world. But Austria not only attaches impor-

val of contemporary dance. The festival revolves

Over 40,000 spectators will watch the international

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Staying on the ball Balls are one of the highlights of the Carnival season in Austria. Many professional associations and interest groups – like the lawyers, engineers, coffeehouse owners and hunters – organize their own, often glamorous balls. Many of these balls are opened by the young graduates of Vienna’s dance schools. At the traditional Opera Ball there are no fewer than 300 of them, who open this major social event with the famous polonaise by Carl Michael Ziehrer.

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Opera Ball. Austria’s best-known ball, with up to 12,000 visitors. The main priority is seeing and being seen – tickets for the Opera Ball are not exactly cheap, and can be obtained at www.wiener-staatsoper.at

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Life Ball. Austria's biggest AIDS benefit event must be the coolest ball in the world. The dress code changes every year, but it is always exhibitionist, glamorous, and above all provocative. This spectacle of glamour and glitter is accompanied by an exclusive fashion show. www.lifeball.org

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Ball Calendar. A complete listing of all the balls taking place in Austria can be found at www.ballkalender.com

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2 The Needcompany testing the durability of china in “The Porcelain Project” as part of the ImPulsTanz Festival 3 Elegant and graceful: the Compagnie Marie Chouinard dancing “Le Sacre du Printemps” at the Bregenz Spring Festival 4 Triumph of dance. The Leipzig Ballet at St. Pölten festival hall

dance companies that will be giving guest perform-

And the “Summer Scene” in Salzburg positions

ances in the Tirolean capital from 16 June to 23 Ju-

itself as an avant-garde festival staged in the

ly this year. Even more high-quality dance theatre is

“republic” culture centre, the urbane “belly” of the

offered in the far West of the country. Each year the

city, focusing principally on current developments

"Bregenz Spring" creates magical moments – from

and changes in the dance scene.

graceful ballet to fiery flamenco, and even modern

The Vienna Festival features many exciting and

choreographies – on the stage of the festival hall.

enthralling productions. Although the main empha-

“Austria dances” is the motto of the annual festival

sis is on drama, there is also plenty of scope for

that takes place in St. Pölten where – as the name

performative dance acts. Incidentally, the opening

suggests – Austrian companies present their latest

of the festival takes place in May, with free ad-

productions. During the day there are workshops

mission on Vienna's Rathausplatz – the same

where not only adults, but also children are en-

venue where dance-loving ice skaters perform

couraged to spend a couple of hours, a whole day,

their routines and pirouettes each winter.

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Dance, theatre Tirol

Karl Landsteiner. It was he who made one of the most important discoveries in medicine, classifying the blood groups A, B and 0 (AB was discovered much later by his colleagues). This enabled the physician born in Baden near Vienna in 1868 to carry out the first blood transfusions, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine.

21st Tirol Easter Festival or many years now, the Easter Festival has been one of the cultural highlights in Tirol. From 26 March till 13 April 2009, Innsbruck, Hall and environs will be transformed into a place of international artistic and cultural exchange during the Tirol Easter Festival. For several weeks passion music, orchestral concerts, traditional and contemporary music from various continents, dance performances and theatre develop into a unique event. The Tirol Easter Festival gives an insight into distant worlds and promotes a dialogue of cultures. The highlights of the 21st Tirol Easter Festival will include a tea ceremony from Korea, puppet theatres from Mandalay, Lalande’s lamentations, and Bach’s Passion of St. John.

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Further information at www.osterfestival.at. Ticket hotline: +43 (0)5223/538 08-0

Innsbruck Summer of Dance n the year 2009 the International Summer of Dance will once again attract first-rate dance companies from all over the world to Innsbruck for enthusiastic audiences. From mid June till mid July the Tirolean capital will once again be a centre of dance, rhythm and exceptional performances.

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Further information at www.tanzsommer.at Ticket hotline: +43 (0)512/56 15 61

The last heroes he 33rd Innsbruck Festival in 2009 will be devoted to the knights of the opera stage. Where else was the last refuge for the heroes in the 18th century, if not on the baroque opera stage, where they poured out the deepest of sentiments? This refers both to the chivalrous characters of baroque opera and the singers who performed them, idolized and accursed castrati. The highlight of the 33rd Innsbruck Festival will be the opera semiseria “Orlando paladino” by Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809), one of the three great personalities commemorated in 2009. The libretto based on themes from Ludovico Ariosto’s novel “Orlando furioso” is a final reflection on the feathered helmet chivalry of high baroque opera, with a plot mixing heroic and comic elements and performed as a modern opera buffa in the style of Vienna Classicism. The festival from 7 July till 30 August is rounded out by an extensive supporting programme with lunchtime concerts, workshops, and the traditional Renaissance festival at Ambras Castle.

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Info & tickets from Nov. 2008. Innsbrucker Festwochen A-6020 Innsbruck Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 21 Tel. +43 (0)512/56 15 61 www.altemusik.at

Info. Osterfestival Tirol A-6060 Hall, Schmiedg. 5 Tel. +43 (0)5223/538 08 Fax: -80 [email protected] www.osterfestival.at

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WELCOME TO LINZ! Linz will be European Capital of Culture in 2009. Discover the city for yourself and take full advantage of the wideranging programme of events throughout the year! It is the interplay of culture, natural beauty and industry that gives Linz its individual charm. Besides the cultural programme, the music, the performing arts and exhibitions – not to mention several new cultural buildings – in the city of Linz you will find a truly fantastic gastronomic scene, as well as the world-famous Linzer torte, and one of Austria’s biggest shopping streets.

Discover Linz09!

Highlights of the 2009 calendar:

Two nights with buffet breakfast in a hotel of the desired category and the Linz09 Card for three days (free admission to the Linz09 exhibitions, free travel with Linz Lines, reductions for other Linz attractions).

31 Dec. 08 till 2 Jan. 09

NEW YEAR IN LINZ – OPENING OF LINZ09

Till 22 March

Exhibition: “The Cultural Capital of the Führer” at the Castle Museum, Linz

2 January till 10 May

Exhibition: “Best of Austria” at the Lentos Art Museum, Linz

Price per person in a double room: category A: € 116.– (1.1.–31.12.09) category B: € 96.– (1.1.–31.12.09)

March till June

Exhibition: “Henri de Toulouse Lautrec” at the State Gallery, Linz

20 till 26 April

“Crossing Europe” film festival

Offer valid from Friday to Monday.

30 May till 1 June

LinzFest 09

Information and reservations: Linz09 Tourist Information Hauptplatz, 4020 Linz Tel. +43(0)732-7070-2009 Fax +43(0)772873, [email protected] www.linz.at/tourismus, www.linz09.at The Tourist Information Office is open daily to offer you free advice and information materials for your stay in Linz!

28 May – 13 Sept.

Dizzy Heights – art above the rooftops of the city!

18 May – 6 Sept.

80+1 – a virtual journey around the world in 80 days

3. till 5 July, Linz

Europa Festival at Linz harbour

23 till 25 July

2009 Paving Spectacle

5 Sept.

Visualized Cloud of Sound over Linz

13 Sept.

Classic Cloud of Sound and opening of Bruckner Festival 09

Details of other events can be found at www.linz09.at and www.linztermine.at

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Collected treasures More than a mere distraction in bad weather – the local museums

Collection at Vienna’s Albertina. Most of them take advantage of the opportunity to see noteworthy works from Impressionism to Modernism – and of course in 2009 the special exhibition devoted to

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ome people are will to make a long journey just

the world’s largest Brueghel collection. There are

to see a painting by a specific artist. For in-

even people who will come to Vienna just for a kiss

The new museums exhibiting modern art in contem-

stance, you’d have to travel from London to

– by which we mean “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt,

porary architecture exert a particular fascination on

Washington and Tokyo if you wanted to see the

one of the best known works of Art Nouveau paint-

people. There’s the Kunsthaus Graz, for example,

oeuvre of the notable painter Jan Vermeer. You can

ing. It hangs in the Austrian Gallery in Belvedere

a bubble-shaped shimmering blue building at the

even find one of his works in Vienna: the oil painting

Palace, where you can admire the world’s largest

heart of the old city of Graz. Affectionately referred

“The Art of Painting” hangs in the Museum of Fine

Klimt collection as well as major works by Egon

to as the "friendly alien", the museum has become

Arts amongst countless famous paintings by

Schiele. Albrecht Dürer’s famous etching of “The

a landmark of the Styrian capital. Clad entirely in

Raphael, Rubens and Rembrandt - not to mention

Hare” attracts many art lovers to the Graphic Arts

marble, the Museum of Modern Art on Mönchsberg

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17th century Dutch painters.

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Vienna Museum of Technology. In 2009 this unique collection drawn from the fields of nature, energy and industry will be complemented by a special culinary exhibition: “A matter of taste – Why we enjoy food.” www.technischesmuseum.at

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Caricature Museum. This is no place to be deadly serious! The museum in Krems focuses on caricature and satire – loud laughter explicitly approved of. This year looks at eroticism in caricatures. www.karikaturmuseum.at

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Beer Museum. Find out more about how the Austrians’ favourite drink is brewed in the ancient vaulted cellars of the Murau brewery in Styria. www.murauerbier.eu

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Mozart’s Birthplace. Half a million people every year make a pilgrimage to the house on Salzburg’s Getreidegasse to see the cradle of this musical genius. www.mozarteum.at

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Provincial Museum of Tirol. The Ferdinandeum and Innsbruck Arsenal take you on a cultural-historical journey through time in Tirol, from Ötzi the iceman to the present day. www.tiroler-landesmuseen.at

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3 Relax after your museum visit: the courtyard of the MuseumsQuartier.

in Salzburg is a work of art in itself. Some of the

Bregenzerwald natural park. The exhibitions, inter-

highlights of the year include a retrospective of the

active games and a walk-in stage set have already

contentious painter Georg Baselitz and a Paul Klee

won this Vorarlberg museum the European Museum

exhibition entitled “Melody and Rhythm”. The mu-

Prize. The Loisium wine museum in Langenlois also

seum on Mozartplatz is a civic museum in touch

enjoys international acclaim thanks to its modern

with the times, with exhibitions like “Pictures of

architecture and the sophisticated multimedia pre-

Interesting People”, “Treasures from Three Millen-

sentations you see on a tour of the mystical world

nia” and “The Salzburg Myth” giving one a glimpse

of this 900-year-old wine cellar and an ancient

behind the facades of the city.

vintner’s house. Stübing open-air museum is entirely different, where you can see Austrian farm-

Nature and museum – a contradiction in terms?

houses from various regions. On a guided tour of

By no means. Both from the outside and inside,

about a hundred historic farmhouses, visitors can

the Inatura natural museum in Dornbirn presents

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Haydn – Gott erhalte. Till 1 February, Austrian National Library. Joseph Haydn’s autograph of the “Gott erhalte” anthem will be on display together with sketches and first impressions. Tel. +43 (0)1/534 10-270, www.onb.ac.at

Shamanism. Till 1 March, Kunsthalle Krems. Joseph Beuys – Works between Myth and Reality. Tel. +43 (0)27 32/90 80 10, www.kunsthalle.at Eroticism in Caricatures. Till 8 February, Krems Caricature Museum. Caricatures from various different periods. Tel. +43 (0)27 32/90 80 20, www.karikaturmuseum.at

Georges Braque, the other Picasso. Till 1 March, Bank Austria Kunstforum. Retrospective of the French painter, graphic artist and sculptor. Tel. +43 (0)1/537 33-26, www.kunstforumwien.at

Albertina Museum, Vienna

The Uncanny. Munch, Ensor, Schiele, Kubin. 17 October 2009 – 17 January. 2010, Leopold Museum. The uncanny and inexplicable in the art of the 19th and early 20th century. Tel. +43 (0)1/525 70, www.leopoldmuseum.org

2009 Provincial Exhibition. 17 April – 1 November, Horn, Raabs, Telã. In this international exhibition the three towns tell their shared history of Austria and the Czech Republic. Tel. +43 (0)2822/541 09, www.noe-landesausstellung.at

The Age of Rembrandt. March till June 2009, Albertina. Etchings by the Dutch painter will be on display. Tel. +43 (0)1/534 83, www.albertina.at Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller. 17 June – 4 October. 2009, Austrian Gallery Belvedere. The first exhibition devoted only to Waldmüller after nearly two decades. Tel. +43 (0)1/79 557, www.belvedere.at

Napoleon – General, Emperor and Genius. 15 May – 1 November, Schallaburg. The life of the general and emperor Bonaparte and his relationship with Austria. Tel. +43 (0)27 54/63 17, www.schallaburg.at

Provincial Museum of Lower Austria

Herbert Boeckl. 21 October 2009 – 24 January 2010, Austrian Gallery Belvedere. Retrospective of one of the most important exponents of Austrian Modernism. Tel. +43 (0)1/795 57, www.belvedere.at

CHALO! India. 10 June – 27 September, Essl Museum, Klosterneuburg, contemporary Indian cultural scene. Tel. +43 (0)22 43/370 50 60, www.essl.museum

Western Motel. Till 15 February, Kunsthalle Vienna. Edward Hopper and contemporary art. Tel. +43 (0)1/521 89-33, www.kunsthallewien.at

Upper Austria The new Ars Electronica Centre, Linz

2009 Provincial Exhibition. 29 April – 2 November, Schlierbach Abbey. Nutrition in a globalized world. Tel. +43 (0)7 32/772 01 48 75, www.landesausstellung.at Dizzy Heights. 29 May – 13 September, OK Centre for Contemporary Art, Linz. Parcours from roof to roof – exhibition tour at a giddy height. Tel. +43 (0)7 32/78 41 78, www.ok-centrum.at

The Hohenzollern in Vienna. Till 8 February, Museum of Fine Arts. Masterpieces of Brandenburg-Prussian art of medal making from the Numismatic Collection in Berlin. Tel. +43 (0)1/899 98-6000, www.khm.at

Passing through? Linz 09 Minute Stay. 28 April – November, Adalbert Stifter Institute, Linz. Staged quotes about Linz – provincial clichés, unintentional stopovers, or a charming city after all? Tel. +43 (0)7 32/77 20/112 9598, www.stifter-haus.at

Burgenland Princely Halali. 1 April – 31 October, Forchtenstein Castle. Special exhibition on princely hunting. Tel. +43 (0)26 26/812 12, www.burg-forchtenstein.at Guizhou. April till October 2009, Halbturn Castle. The Chinese province and its culture. Tel. +43 (0)21 72/85 77, www.schlosshalbturn.com

Hallstadt. April till end of November, Museum of Prehistory, Aspern/Zaya. Salt – white gold. Tel. +43 (0)25 77/841 80, www.urgeschichte.com Carnuntum Experience. 15 August – 31 August, Carnuntum, culture festival with nature and art (Roman excavations). Tel. +43 (0)1/369 799 00, www.carnuntum-experience.com

Highlights. Till 22 February, Wien Museum on Karlsplatz. Emilie Flöge – Jewellery by the Wiener Werkstätte. Tel. +43 (0)1/505 87 47-0, www.wienmuseum.at

Matter of Taste. Till 21 June, Vienna Museum of Technology. What makes food enjoyable, how tastes and eating habits develop. Tel. +43 (0)1/899 98-6000, www.technischesmuseum.at

Haydn’s Childhood and Youth. From June 2009, Hainburg Kulturfabrik. The composer’s early years. Tel. +43 (0)2163/3376-270, www.kulturfabrik-hainburg.at

Culture at Esterházy Palace, Burgenland

ARS ELECTRONICA CENTRE LINZ. 2 January, Linz. Opening of the new museum. Tel. +43 (0)7 32/72 72-0, www.aec.at/center Best of Austria. From January 2009, Lentos Museum, Linz. Temporary art collection with works from Austria. Tel. +43 (0)7 32/70 70-3600, www.lentos.at

Haydn the Phenomenon. 1 April – 11 November, Esterházy Palace and other interesting exhibition venues in Eisenstadt. The life and work of Joseph Haydn. Tel. +43 (0)26 82/719-3000, www.schloss-esterhazy.at

Josef Pausch. Till 10 January, Provincial Gallery, Linz. Special exhibition on the work of the Austrian photographer. Tel. +43 (0)7 32/77 44 82, www.landesgalerie.at

Consensus and Conflict. 5 April – 31 October, Schlaining Castle. Exhibition on the fate of Burgenland from 1922 to 1938. Tel. +43 (0)33 55/23 06, www.aspr.ac.at

The Trail of the Jaguar. Till 22 March, Biology Centre, Linz. Special exhibition on the biological corridor – La Gamba tropical station, Costa Rica. Tel. +43 (0)7 32/75 97 33, www.biologiezentrum.at

International Orchid Show. 13 – 22 February, Orangery, Esterházy Palace. Exhibition in honour of Joseph Haydn. Tel. +43 (0)26 82/673 90, www.eisenstadt.at

Botanica. 23 April – 11 October, park of EurothermenResort Bad Schallerbach. Upper Austrian Provincial Horticultural Show. Tel. +43 (0)7 32/77 52 30, www.brucknerfest.at

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The unknown Hundertwasser. Till 15 March, KunstHaus Vienna. Major Hundertwasser exhibition to commemorate the artist’s 80th birthday. Tel. +43 (0)1/712 04 95, www.kunsthauswien.com

Egon Schiele. Till 15 March, Provincial Museum of Lower Austria. Exhibition on the life and work of the artist. Tel. +43 (0)27 42/90 80 90-999, www.landesmuseum.net

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Salzburger Land

Tracks to the Past. April till November, Leoben Museum Centre. A journey from the present back to bygone days. Tel. +43(0) 38 42/406-408, www.leoben.at

Baroque Snuffboxes. Till Easter, Baroque Museum. European art designs from the 17th and 18th centuries. Tel. +43 (0)6 62/87 74 32, www.barockmuseum.at

Styrian autumn. 24 September - 18 October, Graz. International festival of contemporary art. Tel. +43(0)316/816070, www.steirischerherbst.at

Salzburg Cathedral Museum. 15 May – 26 October, Cathedral Museum, City of Salzburg. The reconstruction of Salzburg Cathedral 1945 – 1959. Tel. +43 (0)6 62/84 41 89, www.kirchen.net/dommuseum Georg Baselitz. 24 January till end of April, Salzburg Museum of Modern Art. Retrospective in collaboration with the German painter and sculptor. Tel. +43 (0)6 62/84 22 20-0, www.museumdermoderne.at

Nature – the Creation is not complete. 29 March – 8 November, library and museum of Admont Abbey. An exhibition on the subject of Nature. Tel. +43(0) 36 13/23 12-0, www.stiftadmont.at Museum of Modern Art, Carinthia

Heroic Women – Women Heroes. 24 June till beginning of October, Imperial Palace, Innsbruck. Art, culture and history by women. Tel. +43 (0)5 12/587186, www.hofburg-innsbruck.at

Yearning for Antiquity. Till 8 February, Salzburg Residenz Gallery. The art collection of Guidobald Graf von Thun. Tel. +43 (0)6 62/84 04 51-0, www.residenzgalerie.at Art and Antiques Fair. 4 – 13 April, Staterooms, Salzburg Residenz. Rare antiques in a magnificent setting. Tel. +43 (0)6 62/80 42-2761, www.salzburg-burgen.at

ART Innsbruck. 19 – 22 February, Innsbruck, international fair of contemporary art on the theme “art is a food – and art should be affordable!” Tel. +43 (0)5 12/56 71 01, www.art-innsbruck.at

Long nights in the castle. End of July till end of August, Mauterndorf Castle. The Middles Ages also come to life at night. Tel. +43 (0)64 72/74 26, www.salzburg-burgen.at

Hofer wanted! 24 April – 15 November, Ferdinandeum Provincial Museum of Tirol. A new view of Tirol’s freedom fighters with Andreas Hofer in 1809. Tel. +43 (0)5 12/594 89, www.tiroler-landesmuseum.at

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Carinthia 2009 Europa Exhibition. 26 April – 8 November, St. Paul’s Abbey and Bleiburg. The Power of the Word – The Power of the Image. Tel. +43 (0)42 35/21 10-27, www.europaausstellung2009.com

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Ausserfern – Tirol. 10 September – 31 October, Green House Museum, Reutte. Are the people of Ausserfern Tiroleans? Tel. +43 (0) 56 72/723 04, www.museum-reutte.at Ehrenberg Castle World. Reutte. On the trail of chivalry – the recently renovated castle world with four fortifications and ruins is a hands-on museum of the Middle Ages. Tel. +43(0) 56 72/620 07 www.ehrenberg.at

WaterLife Lake Millstatt. May till October, Lake Millstatt. Immerse. Submerge. Surface. Tel. +43 (0)47 66/37 00-0, www.wasserreich.at Reynard the Fox – Trickster in your neighbourhood. Till March, Provincial Museum of Carinthia, Klagenfurt. Annual exhibition. Tel. +43 (0)5 05 36/305 99, www.landesmuseum-ktn.at Albeck Angels’ World. 1 March 2009 – 6 January 2010, Albeck Castle. Exhibition on the nature and work of the angels. Tel. +43 (0)42 79/303, www.schloss-albeck.at

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A Who’s Who of the Hapsburgs. Innsbruck Chapel Royal. Guided tours of the family life of the Hapsburgs at 4 p.m. every second Sunday in the month. Tel. +43 (0)5 12/594 89-510, www.hofkirche.at Eggenberg Castle, Styria

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Artists in Gmünd. Summer, Gmünd. Experience contemporary art in the medieval quarter of this Carinthian town. www.stadt-gmuend.at

Kanton Übrig. Till 6 January, Provincial Museum of Vorarlberg. The unsuccessful annexation of Switzerland in 1919. Tel. +43(0) 55 74/460 50, www.vlm.at

Arnulf Rainer. Till 15 February. Carinthian Museum of Modern Art, Klagenfurt. A retrospective devoted to Arnulf Rainer. Tel. 43(0) 50/536 30 542, www.mmkk.at

Antony Gormley. July 2009 till July 2010, Kunsthaus Bregenz. Horizon Field. Solo exhibition and landscape project by the sculptor. Tel. +43(0) 55 74/460 50, www.vlm.at

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Crafts & Shapes. Mid October, Andelsbuch. Exhibits in the village created as a results of a collaboration between designers and craftsmen. Tel. +43(0) 55 12/263 86, www.werkraum.at

Roman Myths. 9 May – 4 October, Eggenberg Castle. The ancient foundation of the baroque state. Tel. 43(0)3 16/58 32 64-9532, www.museum-joanneum.at Rewind, Fast Forward. 28 February – 31 May, New Gallery, Graz. Video art from 1970 to the present day from the gallery’s own collection. Tel. +43 (0)3 16/82 91 55, www.neuegalerie.at

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lake constance art. 22 – 26 July, Dornbirn. For the ninth time – major European summer art fair, overview of European and international art. Tel. +43(0) 55 72/305-415, www.dornbirnermesse.at

absolutely free 09. 1 May – 16 August, Joanneum Provincial Museum. Focus on pop and youth culture. Tel. +43 (0)3 16/8017-9460, www.museum-joanneum.at

Unicum B. 20 – 22 March, Gayenhofen Castle, Bludenz. Applied art and design – arts and crafts. Tel. +43(0) 55 52/621 38, www.unikatb.at

Art and Pop Music. 6 June – 6 September, Kunsthaus Graz. The relationship between “lofty” visual arts and “low” pop music. Tel. +43 (0)3 16/80 17-9200, www.museumjoanneum.at Encrypted. 14 May – 26 October, Graz Museum of Folklore. The language of signs, symbols and codes. Tel. +43 (0)3 16/80 17-9899, www.museum-joanneum.at

Angelika Kauffmann. May till October, Schwarzenberg, Angelika Kauffmann and music. Tel. +43(0) 55 12/264 55, www.angelika-kauffmann.com

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Have you seen my Alps? 26 April till September, Jewish Museum Hohenems. The story of a Jewish relationship in association with the Jewish Museum in Vienna. Tel. +43(0) 55 76/739 89 13, www.jm-hohenems.at

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Otto Wagner. Born in 1841, the architect and urban planner achieved international fame by the end of the 19th century. His Art Nouveau buildings are quite remarkable, like the magnificently decorated apartment buildings along Linke Wienzeile near Naschmarkt. His initial work as an architect was based on concepts in the style of Historicism. With growing

Welcome to the valley of farmhouses valley packed with Nature. A valley full of history and stories: at the Austrian open-air museum in Stübing near Graz, about a hundred original farmhouses from all parts of Austria idyllically embedded in the landscape tell stories about country life over six centuries. Beside the stream that flows from Vorarlberg to Burgenland, past the vast diversity of Austrian farmhouse architecture and the gardens, animals and fields pertaining to them, the path also takes you to see the traditional crafts of shingle riving, thatching and fencing. Craftsmen are regularly in attendance, and are happy for you to watch them working, even inviting you to try out their ancient skills. Stübing is one of the largest open-air museums in Europe, and as Austria’s only such museum it gives a clear overview of country life and farmhouse architecture from all parts of the country. A walk through this unique natural and manmade landscape is not only an unforgettable and relaxing experience, but also gives you an opportunity of making some exciting discoveries, giving you a fascinating insight into ancient knowledge that is today once again sought after and valued. Information & reservations. Österreichisches Freilichtmuseum Stübing, A-8114 Stübing Tel.: +43 (0)3124/537 00, fax: -18 [email protected], www.stuebing.at 1 April – 31 October, Tues. – Sun. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (admission till 4 p.m.). Also open on Mondays from May till September!

A whole world of amazement reat yourself to an excursion into an exciting world packed with art, culture and history. Immerse yourself in the cosmos of Austria's oldest universal museum. Discover contemporary art, priceless paintings and sculptures, suits of armour in the historic arsenal, castles, palaces, modern architecture and historic gardens. The Joanneum Provincial Museum has an exceptional wealth of treasures in store for you.

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proficiency, his designs became bolder, his facades more elaborate. His “Secessionist” phase – named after the Secession artists association – is characterized by flat ornamentation. Later buildings are remarkable for their soberness and functionality, perfected in the Post Office Savings Bank building in Vienna. Here he succeeded in combining functional construction with architectural aestheticism.

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ilitary and war history, technology and natural sciences, art and architecture all merge together to a unique whole at the Museum of Military History in Vienna. The city's oldest museum building presents the history of the Hapsburg Monarchy from the end of the 16th century till 1918, and the fate of Austria till 1945.

he Albertina at the historic heart of Vienna combines imperial flair with masterpieces of art. Discover 21 magnificent Hapsburg staterooms, world-class exhibitions, and impressive works of art in the permanent exhibition “Monet to Picasso. The Batliner Collection.” Exhibition highlight in 2009: The Age of Rembrandt. 4 March – 21 June 2009.

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Gain an impression of the golden age of Dutch painting. The exhibition features 140 outstanding works by some 60 artists. Combination ticket: exhibitions and Hapsburg staterooms: adults: € 9.50: groups from 10 persons: adults: € 7.00 Information & reservations. Albertina A-1010 Wien, Albertinaplatz 1 Tel. +43 (0)1/534 83-0 [email protected] www.albertina.at

Belvedere his baroque palace complex at the heart of Vienna was originally built as a summer residence for the famous general and patron of the arts Prince Eugene, and is today one of the world’s foremost museums.

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Upper Belvedere. This is a big attraction for Art Nouveau lovers the world over! This is where you will find the world's largest collection of Klimt paintings, including his famous golden works “The Kiss” and “Judith”. Gold and rich ornamentation make these paintings the very essence of Viennese Art Nouveau and a magnet for Klimt fans everywhere! Lower Belvedere and Orangery. This is where you will discover Prince Eugene's staterooms as well as superlative special exhibitions with works of art from all over the world. Combination ticket: € 12.50 (groups of 10 persons or more: € 9.50) (Upper Belvedere, Lower Belvedere, Orangery, palace stables, privy gardens and Augarten Contemporary) Exhibition highlight in 2009: Alphonse Mucha Lower Belvedere, 29 January till 1 June 2009 Information. Belvedere, A-1030 Wien Upper Belvedere: Prinz Eugen Strasse 27 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily, Lower Belvedere: Rennweg 6: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily, Wed. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tel. +43 (0)1/795 57-134 www.belvedere.at

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Az W – ARCHITEKTURZENTRUM WIEN Opening hours: daily 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. www.azw.at ı T +43 1 522 31 15

EVERYTHING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE The Architekturzentrum Wien, the Austrian architecture museum with its varied programme, enjoys an excellent national and international reputation and has a permanent exhibition for visitors that shows Austrian architecture in the 20th and 21st centuries, and mounts several annual special exhibitions. Moreover, an extensive educational programme with various events highlights the most exciting aspects of contemporary architecture.

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Az W tours On foot – by underground – bus – boat Guided tours to the most outstanding examples of architecture from the 20 th and 21 st centuries in Vienna and surroundings. Dates and times: daily by arrangement

MUMOK – MUSEUM OF MODERN ART daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thursday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. www.mumok.at ı T +43 1 525 00

MUMOK Wien

MODERN. CONTEMPORARY. INTERNATIONAL The MUMOK is Central Europe’s largest museum for modern and contemporary art and has a comprehensive collection of international art from the 20th century and the present. In an area measuring 4,500 m2, the presentations of collections and changing exhibitions on contemporary art offer visitors exciting encounters with the art of our time right at the heart of the historic centre of Vienna. Exhibitions 2008 / 2009 Peter Kogler 31.10. 2008 – 25.01.2009 Maria Lassnig – The Ninth Decade 13.12.2008 – 17.05.2009 Cy Twombly 05.06.2009 - 11.10.2009 Gender Check 25.09.2009 - 31.01.2010 Zoe Leonhard 30.10.2009 - 28.02.2010 Roy Lichtenstein, The Red Horseman, 1974

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WINDOW ON CONTEMPORARY ART The Vienna Kunsthalle is an exhibition institution in the city of Vienna for international contemporary art. It is a workshop, laboratory, a place where negotiations are held between current aesthetic and social positions; it is a hot zone of cultural transfer and a link between the classical modern and visions of the future. 2008 / 2009 Programme Western Motel: Edward Hopper and contemporary art 3.10.2008 – 15.02.2009 Zilvinas Kempinas 24.10.2008 – 25.01.2009 Bodypolitics. Art and Pornography 13.02.2009 – 07.06.2009 Built for Crime. 20.03.2009 – 03.05.2009 Christian Marclay 22.05.2009 – 20.09.2009 Austro Artclips 26.06.2009 – 18.10.2009 | Thomas Ruff 16.10.09 – 14.02.2010

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Gustav Klimt. Born near Vienna in 1862, it was a “kiss” that made this Art Nouveau

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artist famous. His painting “The Kiss” was created in 1907/08. The work of the “painter prince” is predominated by portraits of women like “Adele Bloch-Bauer” and “Judith”. Though the artist never married, he had relationships with many of his models.

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Leopold Museum Vienna he Leopold Museum was created in 2001 from the private collection of Rudolf und Elisabeth Leopold, and has since become the most popular attraction of Vienna’s MuseumsQuartier. The Leopold Museum houses the world’s largest Egon Schiele collection, an exhibition entitled “Vienna 1900” featuring key works by Gustav Klimt as well as Expressionist paintings and graphic art (Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka), and interesting examples of the designs of the Wiener Werkstätte (Kolo Moser, Josef Hoffmann). The programme of the Leopold Museum is rounded out by a number of special exhibitions. Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily, Thurs. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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Information & reservations. Leopold Museum im MuseumsQuartier A-1070 Wien, Museumsplatz 1 Tel. + 43 (0)1/525 70-1529 [email protected] www.leopoldmuseum.org

The imperial Hapsburg collections Museum of Fine Arts. With its breathtaking art treasures, the Museum of Fine Arts is one of the world’s foremost museums. Unique works of art by artists from Rubens to Dürer and the world’s largest Brueghel collection ensure that a visit to this museum will be an unforgettable experience. Secular and Ecclesiastical Treasuries. In the oldest wing of the Imperial Palace you will find the fabulous treasures of the Hapsburgs, including the Austrian imperial crown and the crown of the Holy Roman Empire. You can also see some of the original jewellery worn by Empress Elisabeth. Imperial Coach Collection. The Imperial Coach Collection at Schönbrunn Palace houses the magnificent imperial coaches. Two particularly impressive exhibits are the baroque imperial carriage and Empress Elisabeth’s coach. Combination ticket for Museum of Fine Arts “Imperial Collections” Secular and Ecclesiastical Treasuries Imperial Coach Collection € 21.-/ groups of 10 persons or more € 15-.

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Stefan Zweig. Born in 1881 as the son of a Jewish textile entrepreneur, Zweig grew up in Vienna. Influenced by the poets Hugo von Hofmannsthal and Rainer Maria Rilke, he published his first verses while still a student. Zweig spent the First World War as a correspondent in Switzerland; he continued to oppose nationalism and revanchism after

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100 years Museum of Technology - discover the world of technology highlights, experiments for visitors to carry out and think about themselves. Major exhibits also make natural and historical backgrounds literally tangible and understandable. The experience area for children (up to the age of 6 years) – “the mini” invites them to explore technical phenomena. Information & reservations. Technisches Museum Wien A-1140 Wien Mariahilfer Straße 212 Tel. +43 (0)1/899 98-0 www.technischesmuseum.at

The Museum of Technology offers its visitors a varied programme of guided tours and activities: interactive media stations, presentations of technical

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he museum located in Sigmund Freud’s former living and study rooms shows a documentation of the life and work of the founder of psychoanalysis. Private film material of the family from the 1930s can be seen in a video room, original objects from Freud’s belongings, the waiting room of his practice and parts of his collection of antiques. They evoke the atmosphere in which patients were analysed and how a new science evolved. Changing special exhibitions link psychoanalysis with cultural issues, or highlight specific aspects of Freud’s life and environment. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily / July to Sept. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Guided tours by appointment

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he Museum of Natural History is one of the most magnificent buildings on the Ringstrasse in Vienna and houses one of the greatest collections of natural objects in the world. The historic architecture with its timeless elegance provides the ideal setting for valuable minerals and precious stones, skeletons of dinosaurs, prehistoric finds, rare specimens of animals and even living animals. The guided tours (in German) through the history of the collection even up to the roof of the museum are a must for everyone who wants to experience Vienna from a special angle. Historic guided tours of the roof in German: Wed. 5 and 6.30 p.m., Sun. 2 and 4 p.m.; English Sun. 3 p.m..

Information & reservations. Naturhistorisches Museum A-1010 Wien, Burgring 7 Tel. + 43 (0)1/521 77, fax: -395 [email protected] www.nhm-wien.ac.at

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his return to Austria. His greatest literary successes include Sternstunden der Menschheit (1927); by the mid-1930s he was regarded as the author whose works had been translated into the greatest number of languages. Under the pressure of the Nazi regime he emigrated. In 1942 his book Chess Story was published, his reckoning with the Nazis and still today his best known work.

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Have you ever been to the Spanish Riding School? visit to see the famous white stallions is essential for getting to know Vienna: hardly any other cultural institution in the world combines so much living tradition, history and perfection.

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Information & reservations. Spanische Hofreitschule A-1010 Wien Michaelerplatz 1 Tel. +43 (0)1/533 90 32 www.srs.at

Art in the Mountains n summer 2009 the Kunsthaus Bregenz has an exhibition of works by the British sculptor Antony Gormley (13 July – 18 October 2009) and parallel to this a major landscape project with the artist is planned in Vorarlberg (13 July to October 2009).

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100 of Gormley’s finished iron figures will be exhibited at the Horizon Field in the Bregenzerwald and on the Arlberg. From some locations the observer can see further figures. The idea of this field is to combine seeing and being seen with the central role of human beings and their relationship to the Alpine landscape. www.kunsthaus-bregenz.at

Information & reservations. 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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Stefan Ruzowitzky. The stage director was born in 1961 in Vienna and the highlight of in his career so far was being awarded the Oscar in 2008 in the category Best Foreign Language film for The Counterfeiters. After studying theatrical arts and history Ruzowitzky began his professional career by working on theatre projects and radio plays. As a freelance

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An invitation to the Tirolean Regional Museums Ferdinandeum, Museumstraße 15, 6020 Innsbruck A tour around the museum leads from pre-history to the present – a cultural and historical journey through 22,000 years. Major collection of Dutch masters with works by Rembrandt and Breughel; music room with Jakob Stainer instruments, collection of Biedermeier; modern gallery. Tue. – Sun. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hofkirche, Universitätsstraße 2, 6020 Innsbruck The Hofkirche with the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I from the 16th century is Tirol’s most important imperial grave. 28 outsize bronze statues flank the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I. A unique experience! Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. & holidays 12.30 p.m. – 5 p.m., July /August until 5.30 p.m. Arsenal, Zeughausgasse, 6020 Innsbruck This was formerly the arsenal of Emperor Maximilian I, now it is a museum about the cultural history of Tirol, interesting for the whole family. Tue. – Sun. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Volkskunstmuseum, Universitätsstraße 2, 6020 Innsbruck The Tirolean Museum of Folk Art is regarded as the most beautiful heritage museum in Europe. After extensive renovation work it will be re-opened in May 2009.

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director he worked on documentaries, reports and short TV films. His debut film Tempo (1996) was awarded the Max Ophüls Prize. He also received international awards for Die Siebtelbauern (1998) about the peasant milieu in the Mühlviertel in Upper Austria in the interwar period, but best of all is of course an Oscar. Stefan Ruzowitzky has two children.

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KHM Ambras Castle rchduke Ferdinand II (1529-1595) was one of the greatest Hapsburg supporters of the arts and at the Renaissance Ambras Castle he set up the oldest museum of the modern age. The three armouries, the art and wonder cabinet and the Spanish Hall can be visited all year round.

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Reutte Nature Park Region rystal clear Alpine lakes, outstanding mountain peaks, challenging high altitude walks, demanding cycle trails, knightly festivals and royal palaces: the Reutte Nature Park Region in Tirol is impressive because of its variety of cultural and sportive attractions directly on the border to Bavaria.

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The Ehrenberg Historical Sound and Vision can be seen every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. You can follow in the trail of a knight and experience tangible history in the Ehrenberg world of castles. The new children’s playground and Knight Rüdiger turn the Middle Ages into an exciting adventure even for children. The Bavarian royal castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau are only about 15 km away, and the historic town centre of Reutte is nice for a leisurely stroll around. Hikers and mountaineers enjoy the magnificent high-altitude hiking area through Alpine flower gardens and can walk barefoot along an Alpine path. Access via the Reutte cable car which takes you up to 1,700 metres. 24 – 26 July 2009 “Ehrenberg – a journey back in time” Roman and chivalrous games – a fantastic journey into the past 18 – 20 September 2009 Livestock, about a thousand sheep, are brought down from the mountain pastures to Lechaschau village Information & reservations. Naturparkregion Reutte A-6600 Reutte, Untermarkt 34 Tel. +43 (0)5672/623 36, fax: -40 [email protected] www.reutte.com

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Kiki Kogelnik. Born in the year 1935, the artist spent her childhood in Bleiburg in Carinthia, later living and working in Vienna and New York. She belonged to the group of young avant-garde artists at the Gallery St. Stephan during her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. After completing her studies, the artist and sculptor moved to the New

Carinthian Museum of Modern Art he Carinthian Museum of Modern Art at the heart of the provincial capital Klagenfurt has become one of the leading addresses for modern and contemporary art in the Alpine-Adriatic region. About 1,000 m2 of exhibition space with individual and themed exhibitions presenting significant positions in national and international art. The series “Changing Points of View” gives an insight into the museum’s extensive art collection, and space in the on-site chapel royal is made available mainly to young artists for their projects and installations. A growing number of projects are also staged in public spaces. A comprehensive networking and events programme opens up a wide diversity of approaches to art, presenting the museum and the castle courtyard as a living place of encounter.

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ain an impression of picturesque Carinthia! Is it perhaps the southern light of Carinthia, the inspiring landscapes, or perhaps the diversity of the three cultural areas of the Alpine-Adriatic region? Whatever the reason, Carinthia has always brought forth notable exponents especially in the visual arts. Or tempted them to stay. The flow of outstanding artists remains unchecked, even when it comes to modern and contemporary figures: Lassnig, Rainer, Hoke, Oman, Bischoffshausen, Staudacher, Berg and Kogelnik, to name but a few…

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Werner Berg Museum: The cultural town of Bleiburg has a separate museum devoted to Werner Berg, who did much of his painting at Rutarhof. No other artist has captured the frugal life of the farmers of Southern Carinthia as strikingly as this committed Carinthian by choice from Germany’s Rhineland. Museum of the Nötsch Circle: A group of artists from the small village at the foot of the Dobratsch massif achieved international recognition under the name Nötsch Circle. Along with Schiele and Kokoschka, Isepp and Wiegele from Nötsch, together with Kolig from Moravia, were amongst the founders of modern painting in Austria. The young Mahringer from Stuttgart later joined them as a pupil of Kolig’s, and became one of the leading interpreters of Carinthian landscapes. The Museum of the Nötsch Circle stages changing exhibitions on all four artists. Flexible exhibition space: Many other museum, galleries and sculpture gardens – like the [kunstwerk] Krastal, the open atelier Fritz Russ in the town of Gmünd and the castle gardens of the Judith Walker gallery in Ebenau Castle – offer a fascinating insight into picturesque Carinthia. Details of the exhibition programmes can be found at www.kultur.kaernten.at Tip: 2009 Europa Exhibition “The Power of the Word – The Power of the Image” at St. Paul’s Abbey and the Werner Berg Museum. Information & reservations. Kärnten Information A-9220 Velden, Casinoplatz 1 Tel. +43 (0)463/30 00 [email protected] www.kultur.kaernten.at

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Information & reservations. MMKK – Museum Moderner Kunst Kärnten A-9020 Klagenfurt, Burggasse 8/Domgasse Tel. +43 (0)50/53 63 05 42 [email protected] www.mmkk.at

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Programme 2009: Arnulf Rainer. Retrospective till 15 February 2009 Peter Zimmermann. 7 March till 24 May 2009 Contemporary art from Serbia. 5 June till 30 August 2009 Philippe Bradshaw. Installations. 17 September till 31 October 2009 Changing Points of View No. 4. 17 September till 31 October 2009 This is my home. Tu sem doma. Folk pictures in contemporary art. 18 November 2009 till mid February 2010

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Exhibitions York art scene, where she met pop art artists like Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg and Roy Lichtenstein. One of her early trademarks included life-size figures of her colleagues cut out of brown wrapping paper. The technique she preferred was silk-screen printing, though she subsequently also turned her hand to ceramics, where she developed a style based on pop art.

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Secret Worlds. Occult Sciences. hen the 2009 Europa Exhibition opens its doors in April, it will bring past ages to life and enable visitors to experience the architectural charm of this 900-year-old Benedictine abbey on four levels. Masterpieces of art from all over Europe relate the history of monasticism in the context of the development of Europe.

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Prohibited books can be seen along with magic spells and secret mathematical formulae. “The Power of the Word” is the title of this exhibition at which you can admire priceless manuscripts as well as the magnificent achievements of European craftsmen. The gold and silver, ivory and glass, precious stones and other materials on display are a delight to behold. The historical vaulting and elaborate wooden and stucco ceilings span a period of architecture from the 10th to the 18th century, and are also tremendously inspiring. The crystal cathedral (gigantic basement halls) is an experience for the whole family, opening up the world of the senses, whilst the extensive baroque gardens are an ideal place for quiet relaxation and contemplation. The Romanesque basilica with the tombs of the first Hapsburgs lies at the heart of the entire abbey complex. The second part of the Europa Exhibition at the Werner Berg Museum in Bleiburg is the first-ever

retrospective on the theme of art and transcendency in Austria in the 20th century. Great names like those of Schiele, Kokoschka, Rainer, Nitsch and Egger Lienz are represented along with Carinthian artists with outlandish-sounding names like Cornelius Kolig, Werner Berg, Maria Lassnig and Kiki Kogelnik. The strength of expression and virtuosity of the works on show underlines the titles of the Bleiburg section of the exhibition: “The Power of the Image – Divine Visions”. A sculpture park and a garden of religions on Europa Square form the counterpart to the open-air section of the exhibition at St. Paul's. The concept of Europa not only stands for an economic union of many countries, but also for living art, culture, literature and music over the centuries. Austria’s biggest exhibition experience in 2009 is an opportunity for an encounter with the highlights of the history of the continent. Info & reservations. Benediktinerstift St. Paul A-9470 St. Paul im Lavanttal, Hauptstraße 1 Tel. +43 (0)4357/20 19-22, -24 Fax: +43 (0)4357/20 19-23 [email protected] www.europaausstellung.at

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Elfie Semotan. Born in Upper Austria in 1941, the artist came to photography via the world of fashion, and become one of Austria’s foremost internationally recognized photographic artists. After attending fashion college, she worked as a model in Paris for several years. Following her return in the year 1967, she moved behind the camera to become a

Steyr Museum of the Working World he Museum of the Working World is housed in a revitalized factory building dating from the mid 19th century and located right beside the idyllic River Steyr. In its latest exhibition “working_world.net – working and living with globalization”, the museum makes its contribution to a highly topical social discourse – one involving the present and future of our working society.

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What does world-wide division of labour mean? How does the stock exchange work? What is a “Me Incorporated”? What opportunities does the knowledge community offer? What will the working world of tomorrow look like? These and many other questions are examined in eleven excitingly presented thematic areas. Apart from innovative architecture, there are some impressive contributions by internationally renowned artists like Valie Export and Ingo Günther. Their works created specially for this exhibition add significant weight to the individual thematic areas, thus opening up a completely new universe of knowledge transfer. Exhibition opening hours: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily except Mondays.

The new Ars Electronica Centre he year 2009 promises to bring culture to every nook and cranny of Linz, a situation attributable to city’s title of European capital of culture. It does not stop at the Ars Electronica, either, which – together with voest – will be embarking on a virtual journey around the world as part of its 2009 project “80+1” (18 June – 6 September). To cap it all, the centre will also be celebrating its 30th anniversary during the festival (3 – 8 September). But before everything gets under way, the new Ars Electronica Centre will be opening on 2 January 2009, right on time for the start of capital of culture year. Everything stays different – the new AEC. Thanks to this combination of old strengths – a playful and adventurous approach – coupled with completely new themes - catchword life sciences – the new Ars Electronic Centre has developed into a prototype bridgehead between art and technology, science and society. Besides the cultural and societal impacts of digital media, the centre also focuses on biomedical engineering, biotechnology and genetic engineering, ecology, energy and environment, and the neurosciences. This innovation by the museum of the future will require new research ventures and laboratories. Laboratories that will be located directly in the Ars Electronica Centre and incorporated in the course programmes. The “new images of people” are just one visible indication of this cross-fertilization of art and science. Due to its architecture, the new Ars Electronica Centre is striking from the outside, but will be crammed with content, too. From 2 January 2009. Information. Ars Electronica Center A-4040 Linz, Hauptstraße 2–4 Tel. +43 (0)732/72 72-0 [email protected] www.aec.at/center

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Information & reservations. Museum Arbeitswelt Steyr A-4400 Steyr, Wehrgrabengasse 7 Tel. +43 (0)7252/773 51 www.museum-steyr.at [email protected]

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Exhibitions photographer. Her work determined Austrian fashion photography, and appeared in magazines as diverse as “Vogue”, “Elle”, “Marie Claire” and “New Yorker”. Fashion is only one facet of her photographic work, though her international success was underscored by a longstanding cooperation with the Austrian fashion designer Helmut Lang. People and moods are at the centre of her work.

Lentos Museum of Art, Linz he Lentos Museum of Art in Linz is one of Austria’s foremost museums of modern and contemporary art. Thanks to its striking architecture, the museum has since become a landmark of the city of Linz.

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Starting from an art collection focusing on the masterpieces of European painting in the first half of the 20th century and an extensive collection of graphic art and photography, the spectrum of the Lentos museum extends from the classical-historical art of the early 20th century right up to the very latest artistic positions. The Lentos is a place of encounter with art – an institution that is permanently on the move: the various collections are complemented by exciting special exhibitions by Austrian and international artists.

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Forchtenstein Castle rincely universe: The mighty fortification of Forchtenstein Castle towers over the foothills of the Rosalia massif. It was never taken during the Turkish wars, and the family treasures accumulated over the centuries can still be admired here. The enigmatic treasury is the only “art and wonder cabinet” surviving in its original site, making it unique in the whole of Europe. The exhibition of remarkable ancestors is the largest ancestral portrait gallery in Central Europe – an exciting and amusing journey through the history of this respected princely family. One curious exhibit here is the only surviving full-length portrait of Vlad Tepes "Count Dracula", who is claimed as a family ancestor along with Attila the Hun. The unique collection of silver furniture from the baroque age is also legendary, and can be admired in the rooms of the castle. The former princely armoury is now Austria’s largest private collection of weapons, and bears witness to the long military tradition of the Esterházy family.

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Lackenbach Castle Museum ocated idyllically in central Burgenland, this Renaissance castle is one of the of the oldest seats of the Esterházy family. Today the castle also houses a nature discovery museum. “In Nature’s Footsteps”. A wide variety of habitats such as woodland, field, river and lakes are examined from various points of view using all the visitor’s senses. “In Nature’s Footsteps” is an exhibition that encourages you to participate and actively experience it. Lackenbach Castle is just one of the venues of the Weinklang Festival. In 2009 the festival will take place between 20 and 24 May under the motto “Anniversaries”. Opening hours: 1 September – 30 June from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 1 July – 31 August from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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“PRINCELY HALALI. Hunting at the Esterházy court” is the name of a new exhibition that can be seen in the special exhibition rooms of the prince’s quarters at Forchtenstein Castle. It traces four centuries of hunting tradition in the house of Esterházy. Visitors are able to gain an insight into a variety of hunting themes, such as pictures of the various types of hunt, to spectacular hunting accidents in the 17th century. Magnificent pieces from the hunting collection of the Esterházy family from the 17th to 19th centuries will also be on display for the first time ever. The links between art and hunting are illustrated by paintings, porcelain, furniture, plans of hunting lodges and enclosures. The highlight is an enormous painting of the zoological gardens which the Esterházy family established in Schützen in 1756. Forchtenstein Castle also offers a host of events as well as special children’s programmes. Information & reservations. Burg Forchtenstein A-7212 Forchtenstein Tel. +43 (0)2626/812 12 [email protected] www.burg-forchtenstein.at

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Arnulf Rainer. The artist was born in 1929 in Lower Austria. Over-painting pictures became his trademark. For his starting material he uses photos, his own pictures and those of others. In 1950, together with the painters Ernst Fuchs and Josef Mikl, he founded the Hundsgruppe. At that time Rainer’s work was characterized by fantastic realism, a Viennese

World renowned art and wine experience he unique architectural space of the Museum Centre Mistelbach was created by the transformation of a former industrial building into a modern architectural complex, the Hermann Nitsch Museum as well as the museum Weinviertel Lebenswelt.

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The Hermann Nitsch Museum houses the largest monographic exhibition of Nitsch’s work in Austria. In order to show the artistic variety of the artist to its best advantage, various overall exhibitions as well as diverse individual works are shown at regular intervals. Death and resurrection in Nitsch’s works are directly linked to the experience of the growing and maturing of wine in the luxuriant countryside of

the Weinviertel – which is an ideal destination for an excursion in combination with a visit to the museum. The museum Lebenswelt Weinviertel also presents special insights into the region. Particular attention will be given in future to this association with the Dionysus Path as well as the Archives of Altar Wine. In spring 2009 a new exhibition will be devoted exclusively to wine and to its aspects of mysticism and spirituality. Information & reservations. MZM Museumszentrum Mistelbach A-2130 Mistelbach, Waldstraße 44–46 Tel. +43 (0)2572/207 19 [email protected] www.mzmistelbach.at

Magnificent cultural treasures onasteries have always been centres of spiritualism and culture. From the 12th century onwards Benedictine, Augustine and Cistercian monks had magnificent monasteries built in Lower Austria. Over the centuries they filled them with knowledge and artistic treasures. Nowadays they invite visitors to go on a journey through history.

Altenburg Monastery. Magnificent Baroque Abbey dating from the 12th century. Frescoes on the cupola, library, imperial wing, crypt. www.stift-altenburg.at Göttweig Abbey. Baroque abbey founded in the 11th century; museum, imperial wing, concerts, wonderful view of the River Danube and Wachau region; possibility to take part in religious exercises from Göttweig to Melk, along the Austrian part of the Jacob Pilgrimage Path. ww.stiftgoettweig.or.at Heiligenkreuz Abbey. Cistercian Abbey founded in the 12th century near to Mayerling Palace. Cloisters, overnight stays possible. www.stift-heiligenkreuz.org Herzogenburg Abbey. Splendid Augustine monastery; major art collection focusing mainly on the Middle Ages and Gothic period; Baroque abbey. www.stift-herzogenburg.at Klosterneuburg Abbey. Magnificent 12th century abbey near to Vienna. Impressive art treasures such as the Verdun Enamel Altar from the 12th century. Wine cellar, programme of events. www.stift-klosterneuburg.at Lilienfeld Abbey. Cistercian abbey founded in the early 13th century. Largest mediaeval monastery complex in Austria; cloisters, library, chapter-house. www.stift-lilienfeld.at Melk Abbey. Founded in the 12th century; museum, largest Austrian Baroque monastery. www.stiftmelk.at

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Seitenstetten Abbey. Baroque Abbey founded in the 12th century with a Gothic church; abbey gallery, magnificent courtyard garden. www.stift-seitenstetten.at Zwettl Abbey. Cistercian Abbey founded in the 12th century in the Waldviertel (forest region), Medieval-Romanesque-Gothic-Baroque monastery. www.stift-zwettl.at For more information about sights to see in Austria please order the brochure Roundtrip 2009 on www.austria.info.

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Cultural buildings variation of Surrealism. Later he turned to abstract and informal painting. With his colleagues Wolfgang Hollegha, Markus Prachensky and Josef Mikl he was instrumental in founding the Galerie Nächst St. Stephan, which, under its director Otto Mauer, was to become the most important post-war institution for contemporary art in Austria. In 2009 Arnulf Rainer celebrates his 80th birthday.

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Klosterneuburg Abbey avourite destination for excursions on the outskirts of Vienna: Klosterneuburg Abbey on the Danube, only 20 minutes from the centre of Vienna, invites you to unique guided tours on specific themes, and as the owner of the oldest vineyard in Austria to wine tastings in the vinothèque.

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Lower Austria: Region around Vienna ower Austria is the largest federal province in Austria. It is situated in the east of the country and offers visitors a varied and diverse cultural programme that combines tradition and modernism in a charming manner. Impressive historic locations such as Melk Abbey and Schallaburg which still have plenty of stories to tell nowadays. Interesting exhibitions and theatre performances as well as concerts of the highest standard such as the Grafenegg Music Festival make a visit to Lower Austria unforgettable.

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2009 is an anniversary year which will be dominated by the celebrations to commemorate the 850th anniversary of the award of the oldest civic law in Austria to the citizens of St. Pölten. A festive ceremony will take place on 3 May 2009 at the Landestheater and will be accompanied by a three-day historic market on the town-hall square. Medieval St. Pölten will be brought to life again by means of models, reconstructions and visualisations of all kinds; streets and squares will temporarily be given their old designations again. Medieval guided tours, special exhibitions and several first-class performances will complement the diverse programme of cultural events planned for the whole year. This project has been sponsored by the European Regional Development Fund and the Fund for Economy and Tourism of Lower Austria.

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Elfriede Jelinek. Born in 1946 in Styria, the writer shows up private, public and political shortcomings with her sarcastic and provocative style. She grew up in the tradition of the Viennese educated middle-class and in 1975 made her literary breakthrough with the persiflage of a homeland novel Die Liebhaberinnen. Her best-known work The Pianist was made

Cultural pleasures in Graz. Why the city on the River Mur breathes culture.

The brilliant dramatist Werner Schwab continued this success story into the 1990s. The Graz School of architecture is similarly legendary and particularly in the 1980s was internationally acclaimed for its exceptional status. Some of its leading representatives such as Domenig, Kada or the duo Szyszkowitz-Kowalski have since then made their mark on the urban image of Graz with their unique designs. In the old town centre with its rich architectural heritage they have introduced high quality modern trends. Nevertheless a good reputation also means obligations. Anyone who visits Graz encounters modern architecture in a density that puts many other European cities in the shade. The variety found here shows that creative free spirits are welcome here by tradition. The Kunsthaus by the English architects Peter Cook and Colin Fournier is a striking example. A deep-blue strange-looking creation that dominates the right bank of the River Mur, surrounded by low suburban houses in the districts of Gries and Lend. In the middle of the river is a half-open shell which is accessible on foot. The American artist Vito Acconci designed it; the city has equipped it with a coffee house and an open-air stage. UNESCO added the historic town centre of Graz to its list of World Cultural Heritage sites because it harmoniously combines the old and the new. Graz can claim many great intellects in the arts and sciences to its name. However, we are not talking here about a cultural display of achievements, not about categorical superlatives in a pleasure-seeking society but about culture that is lived out, celebrated and enjoyed.

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For all visitors who want to enjoy sophisticated and high quality entertainment the Opera Ball on 31 January will be a festivity for all the senses. There can hardly be a more appropriate venue than one of the most beautiful opera houses in Europe. springnine, the largest festival for electronic art and music in Austria, enters its ninth year this year and from 20 May transforms Graz again into a pulsating metropolis of lively pop culture. The best and most creative chefs will be guests at the Gourmet Travel Festival in Graz. They come from all over the world and have one thing in common: they are the crème de la crème of elite international chefs and at Whitsun will make Graz and Styria the world’s culinary centre. The Styriarte Festival presents new insights into old music perfectly in accordance with the wishes of its central artistic figure: Nikolaus Harnoncourt. Graz is also ruled by Jazz. Various events take place, not least the Jazz Summer: all star jazz on a large scale for moderate prices. The La Strada Street and Puppet Theatre Festival art presents itself as a festival of international theatre of the highest standards.

Every year the Styrian Autumn fills the city with the latest trends in art. This is only a selection of some of the highlights programmed for the cultural year.

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Hotels into a film directed by Michael Haneke. In 1989 she began her ambitious Deadly Sins Project with the prose text Desire. She continued this in 2000 with Greed and in 2008 completed it with the 900-page novel Envy. She published this on her homepage. Her creativity was crowned in 2004 when she became the first woman in the history of Austrian literature to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature .

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Hotel Ambassador usic, art and enjoyment – for over a 100 years the luxurious Hotel Ambassador has been a fixed integral part of the culture of Vienna. The hotel is situated in the historic centre of the city, surrounded by several important sights.

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Hotel Schloss Dürnstein chloss Dürnstein is situated in a magnificent location in the Wachau, the most beautiful section of the Danube. Built in 1630, for centuries it belonged to the Starhemberg princes; it has been a five-star hotel since 1970. Almost all rooms, which offer every comfort, are furnished with valuable antiques. You can enjoy our famous cuisine and exquisite wines on the most beautiful terrace overlooking the Danube. Furthermore the hotel has an openair swimming pool, indoor pool and steam bath, sauna, fitness room and bicycles. Tennis courts are in the village; a golf course is about 15 minutes away.

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Rogner Bad Blumau n this region of hills and meadows you can feel really at home, protected, joyful, moved, curious and positively charged. (Friedensreich Hundertwasser 1997)

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There are all sorts of possibilities for retreating by and in the water to create a personal atmosphere. A touch of luxury. In the midst of Styria Agreeably touching Information & catalogues. Rogner Bad Blumau A-8283 Bad Blumau 100 Tel. +43 (0)3383/51 00-0 [email protected] www.blumau.com

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Information in Austria Omit the “0” when calling from abroad 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

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

Specialists for holidays 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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