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April- Oct. 2009

OMANTIC TOWN to experience and explore

Town Experiences

Steyrtal Valley Museum railway Raft & Ship

Arbeitswelt Museum

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Steyrer Segway trips

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Photo safari | photo marathon Experience tour with the MP3 Player Guided town tours Experience tours Night watchmen town tours and canoe trip on the river Boat trip on the Staning artificial lake Mystical Steyr Water Secrets

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Steyr Farming Degree

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Excursions

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Night watchmen

Moonlight baking and night watchmen moonlight baking Night watchmen Dine-around Night watchmen restaurants

General Map Romantic Town Events Christmas Town Steyr Museums and Sightseeing Tours

Kalkalpen National Park Summer Activities Package Offers

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Steyr Music Festival Other events

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Pilgrimage church and nativity scenes in Christkindl 1st Austrian Christmas Museum Nativity Scenes in the Steyr city museum

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Arbeitswelt Museum Steyr City Museum Schmollgruber Iron Clock Museum BMW Motoren GmbH Sommerhuber, MAN, CNH, Breitschopf Staning Information Centre„10 billion years of energie“ Gallhubergut Farming Technology Museum Bad Hall - Kremsmünster Upper Austria's capital Linz, Donau

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Package tours and bus for hikers National Park Visitor's Centre Excursion and sightseeing tips

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Fishing, balloon trips, golf, indoor go-carts biking, hiking

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Night Watchmen Event Weekend “Carmen“ in the Steyr Schlossgraben

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Night watchmen Restaurants

38/39 Wheelchair accessible Subject to change/ last updated November 2008

All prices include the legally required VAT Steyr tourist board

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Arbeitswelt Museum

Exhibitions and more! The „working_world.net“ exhibition is unique Europewide and focuses on the rapidly changing conditions in the working world. Eleven excitingly designed thematic sections give you a look behind the scenes of globalisation. From old industrial machines, inspiring art installations to modern office elements, visitors awaits a very special exhibition experience - informative, and at the same time refreshing and entertaining.

For exploring the exhibition, the Arbeitswelt Museum offers a wide range of custom-made guided and educational tours for the young and old. The programme is not restricted to the museum's own rooms, but also includes combined round tours of the industrial and Jewish Steyr. A special treat awaits visitors who join the exploration tour. Starting at the museum's historic Labourers' Inn the tour leads through the surrounding Wehrgraben district whose picturesque alleyways and canals elicit impressive insights into Steyr's industrial past.

Opening hours 3 March - 31 July and 1 September - 20 December 2009 Daily except Monday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Entry fees

Adults Student groups Concessionary ticket

5.1.50 3.50

Guided tours, advance booking required Group ticket price (8-25 persons) German

Groups Family ticket

30.- / English

4.50 9.-

50.-

The 800 m2 event centre in the museum offers an attractive setting of extraordinary atmosphere, with modern furnishings and professional service: www.museum-steyr.at/ivz Conference service at the Tourist Board: www.steyr.info

Experience tours in the Arbeitswelt Museum, see page 8

Museum Arbeitswelt, A-4400 Steyr, Wehrgrabengasse 7 Tel. +43(0)7252/77351, Fax -11 [email protected], www.museum-steyr.at

Steyr - Home of the 1

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European Segway-Meeting

This is the first and to date only European Segway meeting. From 10 to 12 July 2009 the event will take place for the 4th time

www.mams.at

Segway PT® individual booking Daytours

up to max. 14 persons Any time, advance booking required. Per guide max. 7 persons Programme see Steyr Segway tours p. 5. Languages German, English, Italian, French, Spanish 10.00 foreign language surcharge Meeting place geh!fahren!gut! , Grünmarkt 14

Price

per guide

85.-

+ rent per Segway/person

42.-

Groups & Events 15 to 100 persons Information and booking directly at www.mohumo.at

Duration

approx. 3 hrs

Programme Training, about 15 minutes driving time per person, afterwards group contest. Outdoor in the Schlosspark Steyr. Indoor on request. Price

per person

17.-

Package offer (less than 15 persons)

Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr tourist board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

255.-

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Steyr Segway Tours Experience - or better yet 'roll' through Steyr discovering its wonders driving a technical wonder yourself. The hightech controlled Segway™ will drive you safely through the town, which more than any other town combines a tradition of innovation with more than thousand years of history. It will carry you from the centre across several of Steyr's 119 pedestrian and vehicle bridges, through the historical industrial site of the Wehrgraben directly into the Steyr meadowland nature reserve which extends right into the town itself. Discover the manifold monuments of the multifaceted Steyr: the Steyr of the burghers, church and aristocracy, industrial Steyr and its labourers as wells as the Steyr of recreation. And above all: Have lots of fun!

Bend over slightly - and the Segway will drive forward. State of the art sensors ensure that the Segway PT® keeps its balance. Powered by an electric motor, the Segway PT® can drive at speeds of up to 20 km/h carrying its driver effortlessly over the historical Steyr cobblestone pavement as well as along the paths on the banks of the Steyr river to Unterhimmel.

Duration approx. 3 hrs incl. a 30 min. training session, short anecdotes about water and a romantic snack break during the tour. The Segway PT® are lent out exclusively for our tours conducted by expert guides. Youths must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 14 years. Body weight: 40-110 kg. Helmets are compulsory.

Steyr Segway Tours 1 week advance booking required. If sufficient bookings are made, tours will take place on the following dates.

Steyr Segway tours Mon - Thur at 6:00 pm | Fri, Sat and Sun at 9:00 am, 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm April - October Meeting place geh!fahren!gut! , Grünmarkt 14 Price

1 Person (without snack)

55.-

Gift vouchers are available. Last minute bookings on request. Payment must be made in advance to the tourist board.

Tip Guided tour with a Segway into the Arbeitswelt Museum (page 8)

Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr tourist board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

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Photosafari through the Romantic Town Set out accompanied by your personal safari guide and supplied with your own safari camera, to hunt through the Romantic Town of Steyr for exciting motives! Including a short introduction to the secrets of digital photography at the Hartlauer Company headquarters. Duration approx. 3 hours.

Price for groups of max. 40 pers. + one Steyr lion trophy per person

€ 85.€ 2.-

5th Steyr Photo Marathon on 9 May 2009 Digital cameras may again be used Organizer: Naturfreunde Fotoclub Steyr (www.nf-fotoclub-steyr.at) www.fotomarathon-steyr.at, [email protected] Tel.: +43(0) 676/917 55 90

Experience tour with the MP3 player

Borrow a MP3 player and experience the flair of bygone days, enjoy the dreamy quiet in the Wehrgraben, listen to the sound of the knights' arms ringing out in royal jousts and hear amusing anecdotes about the historical past of the Romantic Town of Steyr. Rental MP3-player, surprise bag and map € 4.-

Security

Identity card or € 70.-

Languages

German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Czech, Hungarian

Duration

approx. 1,5 hrs. (with leisurely breaks possibly longer)

For rent any time during tourist board opening hours.

Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr tourist board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

Geführte

Stadtrundgänge

For individual persons Walking tour through the old town including castle library

(German)

Meeting place in front of the town hall / 2:00 pm Duration approx. 2.5 - 3 hrs | every Saturday, from April - Oct.

“Special theme” walking tours through the old town

(German)

Steyr courtyards, Wehrgraben, Steyrdorf, churches, and more Meeting place in front of the town hall / 2:30 pm Duration approx. 2.5 - 3 hrs | every first Saturday from April - Oct.

Following in the footsteps of Josef Werndl

(German)

Meeting place at the Werndl monument / 2:00 pm Duration approx. 2.5 - 3 hrs | Sun, 01 March and Sun, 26. April 2009 Price

Adults

6.-

Children under 15 yrs free

As of 5 persons upward, advance booking is requested.

For groups Tour through the old town (walking tour) Walk around the Town square and sightseeing tour of the town Steyr quiz for students (walking tour) Medieval Steyr (on foot, specially for students) Duration Price Languages

(group's own bus required)

approx. 1.5 - 2 hrs 75.- for groups of max. 40 persons German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Hungarian, Czech foreign language surcharge 10.-

Combined tours of the old town Duration

approx. 2.5 - 3 hrs incl. Lamberg Castle library incl. parish church spire incl. Arbeitswelt Museum (see p. 3) incl. Christmas museum (see p. 27) incl. Christkindl pilgrimage church (see p. 26) Half day guide Full day guide

85.109.85.- + admission museum 85.- + admission museum 85.- group´s own bus required 92.140.-

Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr tourist board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

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combination with the Museum Experience Tours inArbeitswelt Bookings must be made at least 1 week prior to the tour date at the Steyr Tourist Board

With HighTech into the Past Steyr Segway Tour including exhibition visit The popular Steyr Segway Tour now also includes a visit to the exciting exhibition at the Arbeitswelt Museum! Riding ultramodern Segways the guests will be welcomed at the museum's historically authentic Labourers' Inn. After exploring some of the exhibition's other thematic sections, the history-rich Wehrgraben district awaits to be discovered. Duration 3.5 hours

Dates every Saturday at 9:00 am (April - October) Meeting place: geh!fahren!gut! At Grünmarkt 14 Price € 55.- per person For groups any time, advance booking required Price per guide € 95.- (in english) + rental per Segway /pers. € 42.-

Industrial landscape by the water Tour through the Wehrgraben district Feel the flair of bygone days, but also the breath of the present in this historically important industrial area. Interesting, tragic and amusing aspects of the district's past will accompany you on your walking tour through the Wehrgraben. The museum exhibition about today's working world sets an exciting counterpoint. Duration: approx. 3 hours

Date Saturday, 4 July 2009, 2:30 pm (german) Meeting place: Town Hall Price € 9.50 p.p. For groups any time, advance booking at the Arbeitswelt Museum Tel.: +43 (0) 7252/77351-0 Price: € 95.- (in english) + € 3.50 p.p. museum admission fee

SteyrArt Tracing art and creativity in Steyr The traces to be followed lead from the newly adapted tapestry room in the Lamberg Castle to the contemporary works of renowned international artists - amongst others Valie Export - in the museum exhibition working_world.net. A visit to a gallery in Steyrdorf harmoniously rounds off this truly fascinating tour. Duration: approx. 2.5 hours

Date Saturday, 3 Oct. 2009, 2:30 pm (german) Meeting place: Town Hall Price € 9.50 p.p. For groups any time, advance booking at the Arbeitswelt Museum Tel.: +43 (0) 7252/77351-0 Price: € 95.- (in english) + € 3.50 p.p. museum admission fee Tourist board Steyr, A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel.: +43 (0) 7252/53229-0, Fax -15 [email protected], www.steyr.info

Night watchmen

Town tours

A night watchman/woman in traditional clothing carrying a lantern and halberd takes you on a tour through the romantic medieval town of Steyr, telling you the tales and legends of long ago days. Special treat: coloured Steyr lanterns to take home, climb to the top of the parish church spire

For individual persons (German) Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April - Sept. 8:00 pm | Oct. - March 6:00 pm (German) Night watchman tour incl. spire Meeting place: in front of the Rathaus

Prices 8.- adults | children under 15 yrs free 2.90 per Steyr lantern to take home Booking is necessary and must be made before 12.00 am at the Steyr Tourist Board.

For groups Any time. Booking is necessary. max. 30 persons per nightwatchman/woman max. 14 night watchmen/women (7 ladies & 7 gentlemen) per tour

Languages: German, English, Italian, French and Spanish Duration approx. 1 1/2 - 2 hrs Meeting place in front of the Rathaus

Prices 75.109.10.2.90

incl. 20% VAT without spire with spire foreign language surcharge per Steyr lantern to take home

without Steyr Kripperl, Michaelerkeller, Dunklhof

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Museumsbahn For lovers of historic steam railways, the Romantic Town of Steyr has something very special to offer: Austria’s oldest 760mm narrow track railway. The 17 km long track connects the Romantic Town of Steyr with the towns of Grünburg and Steinbach/Steyr. The train passes through beautiful woods and meadows along the Steyr river, one of Austria’s clearest rivers. The locomotives and carriages have been lovingly restored with utmost care to every detail, so that one can hardly believe that our historical train has already been in service for more than a 100 years.

Bike transport – Steyrtal valley cycle track (see p. 35) You can take along your bikes free of charge

Bike and hiking routes (see p. 35)

1st May opening ride of the season, 7 June - 27 Sept 2009 | Travelling time approx. 1 hr. Every Sunday from 7 June - 27 September + opening ride of the season on 1st May

Departure

from Steyr Museumsbahnhof

10:00 | 14:00 | 18:30

from Grünburg

08:30 | 12:00 | 17:00

Every Saturday from 4 July until 26 September from Steyr Museumsbahnhof

10:00* | 14:00 | 18:30

from Grünburg

08:30* | 12:00 | 17:00

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only in Sept

Price Adults

7.- single ticket 12.- return ticket

Family ticket

with two paying adults Children under 15 yrs free

Children 6-15 yrs

3.50 single ticket 6.- return ticket

Groups

1 carriage (30 persons) 140.- single ticket 240.- return ticket

Chartered trains from

820.- upward

ÖGEG, A-4594 Grünburg, Bahnhof Grünburg Tel. +43 (0) 664/5087664, Fax +43 (0) 7257/7102 [email protected], www.steyrtalbahn.at

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Canoe trip on the river From the Steyr Museum railway station, the historical train will bring you directly to the canoes’ point of departure on the banks of the crystal clear Steyr river, making a special stop at Pichlern (7 km from Steyr). Accompanied by an expert guide you will paddle back to the Romantic Town of Steyr through almost untouched virgin meadows. Two weirs and one boat chute must be overcome, perhaps even by land depending on the water level. Embark on your personal adventure with nature. Approx. 3 hrs incl. train journey / minimum age 10 years

For individual persons Advance booking required, at least one week before the respective tour date!

If sufficient bookings are made (at least 10 persons) tours will take place on the following dates on the first Sunday of every month: Sunday,

03 May | 07 June | 05 July | 02 Aug | 06 Sept 2009 This year's first trip: 1 May 2009

10:00 am

Price Adults Children 10-15 yrs

35.- incl. train journey 20.- incl. train journey

Gift vouchers are available.

For groups For groups of 10 persons or more, any time, advance booking required. Price on request.

Floß- und Schifffahrt Aigner, A-4463 Großraming, Rodelsbach 15 Tel./Fax +43 (0) 7254/7661 od. +43 (0) 664/1724515, [email protected] www.ennsspektakel.at

Boat trip on the Staning artificial lake

New as of March 2009 heated and with covered terrace! If you want to spend some unforgettable hours in the fantastically beautiful Staning artificial lake nature preserve and enjoy great food and drink as well, then you are in the right place. Accompany us on our boat trip on the artificial lake and admire the unique flora and fauna along the magnificent shores aboard our comfortable excursion boat Sophia Lena. From local snacks to elegant buffet delicacies - our galley is looking forward to taking your order. (Staning 7.5 km from Steyr) Trip duration approx. 2 hrs / Per trip max. 100 persons

For individual persons Sunday lunch on the water For a relaxing Sunday excursion with your whole family, we will spoil you with traditional cooking and entertain you with traditional live music. Advance booking required, at least one week before the respective tour date!

If sufficient bookings are received (at least 20 persons) trips will take place on the second Sunday of every month on the following dates: Sunday,

10 May | 14 June | 12 July | 09 Aug | 13 Sept 2009

11:00 am

Price Adults Children 6-14 yrs Children under 6 years

30.- incl. lunch 15.- incl. lunch free / without lunch

Gift vouchers are available.

For groups Charter for groups

570.-, any time. Advance booking required.

For student groups Special conditions on request

Staning Information Centre ”10 billion years of energy”

(see p. 30)

Floß- und Schifffahrt Aigner, A-4463 Großraming, Rodelsbach 15 Tel./Fax +43 (0) 7254/7661 od. +43 (0) 664/1724515, [email protected] www.ennsspektakel.at

Mystical Steyr

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Water Secrets

Discover the Mystical Steyr Water Secrets! The raftsman Wolfgang carries you safely on the City Jet Boat “Franziska“ through the romantic old town of Steyr to the Schönauerbrücke and back to the picturesque confluence of the Enns and Steyr rivers. There in her mystical old and mood-floored cellar the Steyr water woman will be awaiting you upon her carved driftwood throne. Set in this ambience she will read your palm and give you good-luck pebbles from the Steyr river.

For individual persons Bookings must be made at least 1 week prior to the trip date If sufficient bookings are received (at least 15 persons) trips will take place on the third Sunday of every month on the following dates: Sunday,

17 May | 21 June | 19 July | 16 Aug | 30 Aug | 20 Sept.

Price Adults € 28.- incl. Sparkling wine Children 6-14 yrs Children under 6 years free

11 am

€ 19.-

Gift vouchers are available.

For groups any time, advance booking required

Price City Jet Boat trip (incl. Sparkling wine welcome drink) from 10-30 pers. € 25.- p. p. from 31-50 pers. € 22.- p. p.

Steyr water woman & raftsman Wolfgang

€ 170.-

Tip: City Jet Boat trip to the Staning reservoir Enjoy the unique landscape as seen from the river. Starting from the old raft harbour at the Enns quay the trip passes through the romantic old town downriver until Haidershofen / Staning power plant. Prices on request, special conditions for student trips

Floß- und Schifffahrt Aigner, A-4463 Großraming, Rodelsbach 15 Tel./Fax +43 (0) 7254/7661 od. +43 (0) 664/172 45 [email protected], www.ennsspektakel.at

Farming degree You will learn how to milk cows, mow grass using a scythe, saw and split wood, fish for ducks, play famer's golf,… You will learn a lot about agriculture and forestry, organic farming, customs, traditions and age-old knowledge about farm structures throughout the changing seasons. For our farming students the Steyr farming degree promises many hours of eventful entertainment. Upon completion the farming professor will personally award you your diploma! Duration approx. 3 - 5 hours (depending on the number of participants)

Get a breath of fresh country air while completing the Steyr farming degree at the Gallhubergut Farming Technology Museum (Information, see page 30)

For individual persons Advance booking required, at least one week before the respective date!

If sufficient bookings are received (at least 10 persons) farming degrees will be awarded on the following dates: Saturday,

30 May | 20 June | 22 Aug. | 12 Sept.

10:30 am

Price Examination fee, lunch, farmer's pocket knife

30 p.p.

Gift vouchers are available.

For groups As of 10 persons, bookings must be made at least 1 week prior to the course date

Price Examination fee incl. farmer's pocket knife “Pot roast”” Farmstead buffet

Gutshof-Professor Ing. Wolfgang Göldner Tel. / Fax +43 (0) 7252 / 73280, +43 (0) 650/7400800 [email protected]

22.- p.p. 8.50 p.p. 12.- p.p.

Bauern Technik Museum Gallhubergut A-4407 Dietach bei Steyr, Thannstr. 22 Tel.: +43 (0) 7252/38 294 oder +43 (0) 664/433 43 42 [email protected]

Excursions Linz Europe's Capital of Culture 2009 A weekly trip to the Capital of Culture every Wednesday afternoon

Departure 1:00 pm from Reithofferplatz or 1:20 pm from Steyr Stadtplatz

Price

€ 39.- per person (at least 5 pers.) Bookings must be made by Monday, 6:00 pm

Upper Austrian provincial exhibition „Enjoy your Meal“ in the Schlierbach convent and Salzkammergut Lake District A trip to the provincial exhibition and Salzkammergut (e.g. Gmunden, Mondsee, St. Gilgen or Bad Ischl) on the 1st Sunday of every month. Including guided tour of the provincial exhibition in Schlierbach and a trip through the Salzkammergut Lake District.

Dates

5 April | 3 May | 7 June | 5 July | 2 Aug | 1 Sept | 4 Oct 2009 Departure: 9:00 am from Reithofferplatz or 9:20 am from Steyr Stadtplatz Return: 6:00 pm to Reithofferplatz

Price

€ 79.- per person (at least 5 pers.) Bookings must be made by Thursday, 6:00 pm

Steyr and its environs offer many sights and events. We gladly arrange half or full-day programmes in and around the Romantic Town of Steyr for groups of 5 persons or more travelling by minibus or bus. Feel free to request a custom-made programme. Below some suggestions: - Upper Austria Garden Show “Botanica“ in Bad Schallerbach - Kalkalpen National Park - Visit to the Mühlviertel region including Freistadt and the wing altar in Kefermarkt - trip to the Mostviertel including visit to Waidhofen on the Ybbs river and stop at a cider tavern - Salzkammergut Lake District (Gmunden, Bad Ischl, St. Wolfgang, etc.) - Trip through “Eisenwurzen“ to the Erzberg along the old iron trade routes - Mauthausen concentration camp incl. guided tour

Languages German, English, French, Italian and Czech

Alexandra Engelbrechtsmüller & Wolfgang Hack Tel. +43 (0) 676/54 187 47 E-Mail: [email protected]

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Moonlight baking The master baker has lit the fire in the woodfired baking oven. By moonlight, you will bake your own flatbread in the romantic Steyrdorf and listen to stories about the “invention” of bread, about the “Bäckernazl” and “Brotsitzer” all the way up to the present-day highly skilled craft of bread baking. As early as 1674 there were already seven bakeries in Steyrdorf. Today the bread is still baked in a wood-fired oven and is made using only nutritious rye and spelt flour with our renowned Steyr water.

For individual persons every Tuesday starting at 7 pm | Bookings must be made at least 1 week prior to the tour date. Minimum number of participants 8 persons.

For groups Groups over10 persons, any time (after 7:00 pm), advance booking required.

Price (identical for individual persons and groups) Wood-fired oven-baking, incl. self-baked flatbread to eat and wood-fired bread to take away Apron “Wood-fired oven baker” to take home Duration

19.- per person 7.-

approx. 1.5 hrs

Tip: Combine a night watchmen tour & moonlight baking “Bäckernazl” in the Steyr Kripperl stick puppet theatre, flatbread and apple strudel from the wood-fired oven, Michaelerkirche church by lantern light with medieval musicians accompanied by the Steyr night watchmen / Programme available at the Steyr Tourist Board

Bäckermeister Fröhlich, A-4400 Steyr, Kirchengasse 20 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/71035, Fax +43 (0) 7252/81610 Info-Hotline: +43 (0) 664/3201063, www.froehlich.baecker.at

Night watchmen

Dine-around

From the top of the spire down to the lowest cellar Champagne reception at the night watchmen restaurant Two night watchmen in traditional clothing carrying a halberd and lantern await the guests at the parish church spire singing the famous Austrian night watchman song “Hark ye dear ladies and gentlemen and hear me tell...”. They accompany the group on the night watchman Dinearound through the eventful past of the medieval Romantic Town of Steyr. 1

Climb to the top of the parish church spire | e.g. 6:00 pm with breathtaking view of the old town, 228 steps

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Appetizers at the Steyr Kripperl | e.g. 6:45 pm Presentation of medieval craftsmen’s scenes by the oldest still performing stick puppet theatre (since 1850), 455 puppets, Steyr dialect, duration approx. 10 min.

”Steyrdorf soup” by candlelight | e.g. 7:45 pm 3

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at the Michaelerkeller 2-storey vaulted cellar dating back to the 15th/16th century, barrel vaulted halls, cobble stones, former wine cellar of the St. Michael’s church, presentation of the oldest existing film material about Steyr, Steyr-lanterns to take home, Medieval music or at the Dunklhof 60 white lanterns will illuminate the courtyard and the 16th century arcade walk, romantic 15th century townsman’s home, in case of bad weather: Michaelerkeller only

Main course and dessert at a night watchmen restaurant | e.g. 8:30 pm after the night watchmen have taken their leave

Duration approx. 3.5 hrs | ending time e.g. 9:30 pm Comfortable clothing and shoes recommended

Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr tourist board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

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Nachtwächter

Dine-around

For individual persons Advance booking required, at least one week before the respective tour date! The night watchmen restaurant and menu will be announced one week before the tour date. On the third Friday of every month, if sufficient bookings are received: *

Tue, 06 Jan | 16 Jan 25 Feb - Ash Wednesday Special Dine-around | 20 Feb. | 20 March 17 April 15 May | 19 June | 17 July | 21 Aug | 18 Sept 16 October 20 Nov | 27 Nov | 4 Dec | 11 Dec | 18 Dec | 26 Dec 31 Dec - Steyr Night Watchmen New Year's Eve Dine-around

4:30 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 6:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:45 pm

2009

* additional dates on request

Price 55.- per person, incl. 10% VAT and all admissions, lantern to take home, 1-2 night watchmen/women, 1-2 medieval musicians, champagne, 4-course Dine-around dinner Children under 3 years free | children 3-12 years 50% off. Payment must be made in advance to the tourist board. Gift vouchers available at selected Steyr tobacconists and the Tourist Board. 1

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For groups max. 2 groups of 30 persons each at the same time Any time, advance booking required | booking: see form on page 19

Services tourist board

from

Night watchmen guides Foreign language surcharge Use of parish church spire Short stick puppet theatre performance Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof rental Organisation spire + Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof Medieval music Steyr lanterns to take home Vintage post bus transfer one way/return

317.-

incl. 20% VAT per group (max. 30 persons)

85.10.24.72.100.36.54.2.90 150.-

per night watchman per night watchman

Services night watchmen restaurant from

per musician per lantern / person Christkindlwirt, Eckhard, Mayr

25.- incl. 10% VAT per person

Champagne reception Appetizers and mineral water at the “Kripperl” + service Soup and drinks at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service Main course and dessert at the restaurant menu suggestions see pages 38 + 39

Special Night watchmen Dine-around 100 to 300 pers. During the champagne reception guests will be dealt surprise cards assigning them to a particular night watchman. The night watchmen will then accompany their guests to special surprise destinations, e.g. to the parish church spire, Michaelerkeller, Dunklhof, Steyr Kripperl, Segway alley,… After approx. 1.5 hrs all groups will meet again for dinner at the restaurant. Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr tourist board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

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Nachtwächter

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Dine-around für Gruppen

Fax to: Steyr tourist board +43 (0) 7252/53229-15 Name: Firm/Organisation: Address: Tel./Fax: Email:

Fixed booking for Night watchmen Dine-around for groups Please book the culinary part of the Night watchmen Dine-around directly at one of the mentioned nightwatchmen restaurants: 1 2 3 4 5

Christkindlwirt Baumgartner Landhotel Eckhard Goldener Ochse (Stadthotel) wirt’shaus knapp am eCK Gasthof Mader

Gasthof Mayr Romantikhotel Minichmayr 8 Restaurant Rahofer 9 Schlossrestaurant Lamberg 10 Schwechaterhof 6

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Date: ______________________

Meeting place restaurant: ______________ pm between 4:30 pm and 7:15 pm

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Number of persons (max. 30 persons per group): ______________________________ Language German Meeting place restaurant

English

Italian

French Spanish Duration approx. 3.5 hrs, incl. a leisurely close to the evening

Services/payment Tourist Board incl. 20% VAT ____ night watchman/men Foreign language surcharge Use of parish church spire Short stick puppet theatre performance rent Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof Organisation for spire + Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof Medieval music _____ Steyr lanterns to take home Vintage post bus transfer one way/return

85.10.24.72.100.36.54.2.90 150.-

per night watchman per night watchman

per musician per lantern / person Christkindlwirt, Eckhard, Mayr

Services/payment to the night watchmen restaurant Please book the culinary part of the Night watchmen Dine-around directly at one of the restaurants listed above. For menu changes (suggestions see pp. 38+39) please contact the respective partner restaurant.

Date: ________________________

Signature: ___________________

Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr tourist board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

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Musikfestival 15 years Music Festival Steyr 2009 22 July - 22 August 2009 Director: Kons. Karl-Michael Ebner

Opening concert “Beethoven 9th Symphony“ Orchestra concert with soloists from the Steyr music festival Wed, 22 July 2009

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Schlossgraben

Tickets

€ 25.- | € 20.- | € 16.- | € 12.-

Georges Bizet

Carmen Opera in German language

The picturesque baroque ambience of the Lamberg Castle Schlossgraben, with its round arches and idyllic passages is again the setting for the Ope®n Air production. Susanne Sommer stages the story of Carmen, a Spanish woman, living in Sevilla around 1820. Torn between two men her pride finally costs her her life. Not only the Flamenco dancers add Spanish flair but especially the many catchy tunes such as the toreador song “Euren Tost - Auf in den Kampf“, directed by Niels Muus.

Carmen

Thurs 23 July 2009

Première

Sat, 25 July 2009 Fri, 31 July 2009 Sat, 1 August 2009 Fri, 7 August 2009 Sat, 8 August 2009 Fri, 14 August 2009 Begin

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Schlossgraben

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€ 58.- | € 49.- | € 45.- | € 36.-

In case of bad weather, the open-air shows take place in the Steyr Stadttheater.

Tip: package offer including 2 overnight stays, Opera tickets,… starting at €145.- (see p. 37)

Information & ticket reservation, Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr tourist board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0, www.musikfestivalsteyr.at

Steyr 2009 Gottfried Greifenhagen / Franz Wittenbrink

The Comedian Harmonists Musical in German

Revival of the successful production with new songs about Germany's most famous vocal ensemble. The story of the musical, though freely invented, is based on historically authentic scenes. It tells of the rise, triumph, quarrelling and final separation of the vocal ensemble. Catchy tunes such as “My Little Green Cactus“, “Weekend and Sunshine“ ring out in the Alte Theater. Wed, 29 July 2009

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Alte Theater Steyr

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€ 36.- | € 28.- | € 20.-

Peter Pan Children's theatre in cooperation with the Steyr Volksbühne

The Alte Theater Steyr turns into a realm of fantasy as Peter Pan and his friends set out. In Neverland they have exciting adventures with Captain Hook. Sat, 22 August 2009 Sun, 23 August 2009 Begin

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Alte Theater Steyr

Tickets

€ 10.- | € 8.- | € 6.-

Programme subject to change

Art - Culture - Pleasure Before and after the performances indulge in select festival specialties provided for your enjoyment by the Steyr gastronomy.

Information & ticket reservation, Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr tourist board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0, www.musikfestivalsteyr.at

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ungen AKKU - WORLD VIEWS Major theme in spring 2009 Universal thinking and acting through art and culture Concerts, lectures, performances, workshops - for children, youths and adults. Teachers and masters of wisdom; mysticism and world religions, music and performances with artists from Africa, India, Macedonia, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey and many more. AKKU Kulturzentrum, A - 4400 Steyr, Färbergasse 5 Tel. & Fax +43 (0)7252 / 48 5 42, [email protected] www.akku-steyr.com

Schubert@Steyr 24 April - 9 May 2009 Franz Schubert's music forms the heart of this concert series. “Schubert goes Brass“ is performed by the Gardemusik Vienna and regional bands, a “PICturesque Winter Journey“ with Akiko Nakajima & Maler in the Alte Theater. With the accompanying three culinary evenings in Steyr inns, director Kons. Karl-Michael Ebner presents Schubert's music in a rather unconventional way, consciously setting a counterpoint to classical Schubert music festivals: Tickets: Steyr Tourist Board, Tel.: 07252/53229-0 www.musikfestivalsteyr.at

Steyr Georgiritt Sun, 26 April 2009 At 8:30 am a solemn mass will be celebrated in the Steyr Michaelerkirche. Afterwards at 9:30 am the participants will meet in the Michaelerplatz square and proceed in a festive procession to the Stadtplatz square. During the procession the various horse breeds and horse carriages will be briefly presented, welcomed and the horses will receive a blessing. At about 11:00 am a demonstration by the Steyr-Gleink Shepherd Dog's Club will conclude the ceremonial act.

12th Int. Mountainbike City-Criterium Sat, 13 June 2009 Austria's best bikers as well as international top bikers will race at a tearing pace through the historical town centre. 1,200 meters of cobblestone pavement and spectacular sections with stairs characterize this demanding circuit race. In the celebrity race, top athletes, cultural and business celebrities will compete against each other.

Start time town square: Sport class 6:00 pm, Elite 7:00 pm, Celebrity race 7:45 pm

www.hrinkow-bikes.at

8th McDonald´s Steyr Män Fri, 19 - Sat, 20 June 2009 In this City Funsport- Event 20 teams from regional companies will compete against each other in seven contests. The McDonald Steyr Män offers fun, entertainment and action both for the participants and spectators. A giant video wall, spectator stand, catering booths and many other highlights round off the event! www.steyrermaen.at

All Steyr events at one glance: www.steyr.at/veranstaltungen

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Castle concerts by regional music bands 19 June - 28 Aug 2009 Every Friday at 6:30 pm in the courtyard of the Lamberg Castle. Admission free. Fair-weather event only. Kulturverwaltung Steyr, Tel. +43 (0) 7252/575-349, [email protected]

30th Steyr Town Festival Fr, 26 - Sun, 28 June 2009 Kulturverwaltung Steyr, Tel. +43 (0) 7252/757-341 [email protected]

Steyr city run at the Steyr town festival Sun, 28 June 2009 Besides the great fireworks on Saturday, the Steyr city run is the highlight of the Steyr town festival on Sunday. It should be a running jubilee for everyone - for amateurs as well as for top athletes, not to mention the thousands of spectators along the 6.2 km long course. Student run 9:30 am / Main run 10:00 am

Fritz Steinparz, Tel. +43 (0) 650/51 67 212 www.lac-amateure.at

Cultural Summer at the Rosenegg Castle July - Sept 2009 Classical concerts: Chamber music by candlelight, piano evening,… During the intermissions: Jewellery exhibition from the Salzkammergut Lake District by Alexandra Altenstrasser-Grims Exhibition of paintings Ilona von Ronay: June - Oct 2009 Kulturverein Schloss Rosenegg, A-4406 Steyr-Unterhimmel Tel. +43 (0)7252/46551 www.rosenegg.at.tt

Pottery market at the Steyr Stadtplatz Fri, 31 July until Sun, 2 August 2009 | 9 am -6 pm The choice of goods is as always very original: Indoor fountains, handmade pottery coffee mugs, tea lights, jewellery, vases and many other things. The pottery master demonstrates his craft on the pottery wheel. On tables young visitors may try their hand at pottery with expert guidance. They may of course take their creations home with them. Keramikwerkstätte Michael Brieger, A-6591 Grins 54, Tel./Fax +43 (0)5442/62057, [email protected], www.toepfermaerkte.at

All Steyr events at one glance: www.steyr.at/veranstaltungen

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Pilgrimage church

Christkindl For more than 300 years, the faithful have gone on pilgrimages to the church of Christkindl. Towards the end of the 17th century Ferdinand Sertl, the tower watchman and bandmaster who suffered from epilepsy, lived in Steyr. He placed a small wax figure of the Christ child into the hollow of a fir tree in the woods of Steyr and was cured. The construction of the present church was begun by Giovanni Battista Carlone in 1702. It was finished by Jakob Prandtauer between 1708 and 1725. Today the small wax figure is housed in a little reliquary on the high altar above the globe-shaped tabernacle.

The mechanical nativity scene by Karl Klauda (18551939) awakens almost 300 figurines to life using bicycle chains, shafts and gear wheels that make them move through a biblical landscape to the accompaniment of Bohemian cylinder organ music.

The Pöttmesser nativity sence with a floor space of 58 m2 and 778 up to 30 cm high figurines is one of the world’s largest nativity scenes. The oriental figurines were made by Ferdinand Pöttmesser (1895-1977).

Combined admission both nativity scenes Adults Groups of 15 persons or more

3. 2.50

children 6 to 15 yrs

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all year round, booking required

Opening hours / guided tours For groups of 15 persons or more Church: Nativity scenes:

all year round, booking required approx. 15 minutes | donations are welcome approx. 30 minutes | admission see above

Christkindl 3.5 km from the Stadtplatz square

Pfarre Christkindl, A-4400 Steyr, Christkindlweg 69 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/54622 Fax -4, [email protected], www.pfarre-christkindl.at Krippenverein +43 (0) 676/5963481 od. +43 (0) 7252/50935

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Christmas museum

Antique Christmas tree decorations 1830-1945 from the collection of Elfriede Kreuzberger made of glass, porcelain, metal, cardboard or paper these decorations awaken the Christmas spirit in young and old alike. Unbelievable 14,000 Christmas decorations and 200 parlour dolls and doll houses have been lovingly and decoratively arranged by Mrs Kreuzberger herself. The world's largest private collection. Total number of objects on display in 2005: 18,200 objects dating from 1830 - 2000

Opening hours / Guided tours mid Nov - mid Jan | daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm all year round any time, advance booking requireded at the Tourist Board Office with guide - not including train ride per group (under 20 persons) 21.- + admission

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Stadtmuseum Steyr Stadtmuseum

in the Innerberger Stadl The Innerberger Stadl was built in 1611 and was used by the Innerberg main guild for the storage of grain and food. Today the double-gabled renaissance building with rich sgraffito decorating its facade houses the Steyr Stadtmuseum. Folkloristic collections, scythe hammer, nail forge, the Petermandl knife collection, the Steinparz bird collection and arms produced by the founder of the Steyr Works, Josef Werndl, recall the heyday of the former iron city of Steyr.

Scythe hammer The technological construction of the scythe hammer, exhibited in the Steyr Stadtmuseum since 1957, goes back to the time of Maria Theresia, as various studies and investigations have shown. Only original pieces were used, almost all of which are more than one hundred years old and have been out of use for a long time.

The Lamberg nativity figurines from the Count Lamberg collection were created between the baroque and Biedermeier periods. More than 200 of these figurines have been decoratively arranged on a large mountain.

The Bethlehem nativity scene was given to the town of Steyr upon the conclusion of its town partnership with Bethlehem in 2001. The stable alone weighs approximately 170 kg, the figurines between 5-10 kg. Opening hours 10:00 am - 4:00 pm April - Oct. | Mon Nov - March | Mon and Tue Advent - 6 Jan

closed closed daily 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Guided tours advance booking required.

Stadtmuseum Steyr, A-4400 Steyr, Grünmarkt 26 Tel./Fax +43 (0) 7252/575-348 [email protected], www.steyr.at

Sightseeing tours

Museums

Schmollgruber iron clock museum In the Schmollgruber house, where clocks were already manufactured from iron 400 years ago, there is once again a watchmaker’s workshop of the old artisan tradition as well as a special museum for antique iron clocks. The oldest exhibits are church clocks (end of the 14th century), iron clocks from the baroque period, church clocks produced by Steyr church clock makers (beginning of the 20th century) as well as a water-driven church clock.

Opening hours Visits during business hours. Booking required. Mon-Fri Sat

9:00 am - 6:00 pm 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Eisenuhren Museum, Friedrich Schmollgruber A-4400 Steyr, Grünmarkt 2, Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53091 [email protected], www.schmollgruber.at

Discover the BMW success story The BMW works in Steyr have been producing engines since 1982 at present more than two thirds of all BMW engines. These are delivered to BMW automobile plants throughout the world - to date over 11 million units have left Steyr . For the BMW Group, the Austrian plant is not only an important partner in the worldwide production network, but also an important site for development and research - the BMW diesel engine development competence centre is located in Steyr. The BMW Motoren GmbH is Austria's leading export company in the automobile industry and one of the most appealing employers providing jobs for about 2,800 people.

BMW Motoren GmbH A- 4400 Steyr, Hinterbergerstrasse 2 Tel.: +43 (0)7252 888 - 2276, Fax: - 738 [email protected] www.bmw-werk-steyr.at Guided tours, advance booking required

Sommerhuber GmbH

CNH Österreich GmbH

www.sommerhuber.com A-4400 Steyr, Resthofstraße 69 Tel +43 (0) 7252 / 893-452 (Herr Varga)

www.steyr-traktoren.com A-4300 St. Valentin, Steyrer Straße 32 Tel. +43 (0) 7435 / 500-206 Guided tours Mon-Thu, advance booking required

MAN Nutzfahrzeuge

Breitschopf kitchen centre

www.man-mn.at A-4400 Steyr, Schönauerstr. 5 Tel. +43 (0) 7252 / 585-2374 Fax 700

www.breitschopf.at A-4400 Steyr, Ennser Straße 123 Tel. +43 (0) 7252 / 38343-19 (Frau Gibley)

Guided tours, advance booking required

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Staning information centre ”10 billion years of energy” The power plant chain along Austria’s longest river, the Enns together with its artificial lakes, is impressive proof of the successful symbiosis of nature, man and technology. Part of the exhibition focuses on the themes ”planet earth” and ”lebensraum water”. The known energy reserves as well as renewable energy resources are vividly documented. In addition, the varying water quality classes and their ecological effect on the aquatic flora an fauna are illustrated as well. (7.5 km from Steyr)

Opening hours for groups of 15 persons or more, April to October, weekdays upon appointment. Admission is free! EnnskraftwerkeAG, Pressestelle, A-4403 Steyr, Resthofstraße 2 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/81122-414 Fax -416, [email protected] www.ennskraft.at

Gallhubergut Farming Technology Museum Exhibition 2009: „Technique during the Emperortime“ At the Gallhub (first official record dating back to 1180) a chamberpot can be found underneath the farming couple's colourfully painted bed, the cutlery, one fork and spoon, ready at hand under the dining table and in the farmyard rests an ancient green Steyr tractor. The first part of the exhibition (2,800 m2) shows tools and utensils of peasant culture such as a wooden washing machine. The second part illustrates the mechanization of agriculture, including not only the first agricultural implements and combine-harvesters, but also old motorcycles and cars. After the tour, you will enjoy homemade cider, a tasty snack, a buffet or a cup of coffee with fresh peasants' doughnuts. Seating capacity inside 170 persons / in the courtyard 120 persons (8 km from Steyr)

For individual persons March - October: Sat, Sun and holidays 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

For groups All year round, advance booking required, duration approx. 1.5 hrs.

Admission fee Adults Senior groups Children 6-14 yrs.

5.4.2.-

Family Groups senior groups

11.4.3.50

Gallhubergut, Ernst und Christine Sandmair, A-4407 Dietach/Steyr Thannstraße 22, Tel./Fax +43 (0) 7252/38294 od. Tel. +43 (0) 664/4334342 [email protected], www.bauerntechnikmuseum.at

Bad Hall - Kremsmünster

Health & Culture

Bad Hall, home of the new Mediterrana thermal spa and Europe's richest iodine-brine spring, is renowned for its competency in health. However, we also highly value culture. One highlight of our region is the Kremsmünster Benedictine Monastery, known for its worldfamous art treasures such as Tassilo's chalice, its observatory and natural history museum. The monastery's winery will delight wine lovers with its excellent wines. In Schloss Kremsegg more than 1,000 rare historical wind instruments from all over the world as well as a unique piano collection are on display. The Forum Hall in Bad Hall is the venue of an impressive arts and crafts exhibition including antique house doors, the Bad Hall Stadttheater offers operettas. In Pfarrkirchen you will find one of Upper Austria's most famous Rococo churches. Numerous concerts and events in Kremsmünster and Bad Hall harmoniously round off the towns' diverse attractions.

Tourismusregion Bad Hall-Kremsmünster, A-4540 Bad Hall Kurpromenade 1, Tel. +43 (0) 7258/72000 Fax +43 (0) 7258/720020, [email protected], www.badhall.at

Upper Austria's capital

Linz,Danube

LINZ, Europe's host 2009 Over the past decades, Linz, the town on the Danube, has turned into a vibrant centre between East and West. No other Austrian town has undergone such a marked change as Upper Austria's capital. Today, Linz is a modern town whose numerous greens and good air quality provide an optimal living environment for citizens and visitors alike. In 2009 Linz will be Europe's Cultural Capital and thus Europe's host. For the cultural capital year numerous buildings have been constructed that blend in harmoniously with the townscape.

Event-Highlights Linz09: „Best of Austria“ | 2 January - 10 May 2009: the best of Austria's 30 leading museums, galleries and collections on display under one roof in the Lentos Kunstmuseum. “The green strip of Europe“ | 2 July 2009 - 8 January 2010: Exhibition about the development of the fauna and flora within the border strip between East and West Europe, Schlossmuseum Linz „Linz Europe Festival“ | 3 - 5 July 2009: Hubert von Goisern along with musicians from his two tours along Europe's rivers meet during a three-day spectacle in the Linz harbour. For the entire Linz09 programme go to: www.linz09.at Explore Europe's Cultural Capital Linz with the Linz09 Card (1 day/€ 15.-, 3 days/€ 25.-), available at the Linz09 Infocenter in the Hauptplatz square, all Austrian train stations and Ö-Ticket shops or in the Internet at www.linz09.at.

Information: Linz09 Infocenter - Tourist Information A-4020 Linz, Hauptplatz, Tel. 0043/+732/7070-2009 www.linz.at/tourismus, e-mail: [email protected]

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A Breath of Wilderness “On the tracks of the forest train“ Ennstal bookable as of 10 persons This bike tour follows the former track of the forest train through the Reichraminger Hintergebirge into the Kalkalpen National Park. Pedal along the easy route through the gorges and valleys of this impressive natural landscape to the “Große Klause“, where you will be able to admire the remains of the largest log drifting facility. Stop at the cosy Klaus cabin and enjoy a tasty alpine snack. Duration approx. 2.5 hrs Journey by car, bus or train (Stop Großraming power plant) Guided visit to the exhibition “The Wonderworld of Forest Wilderness“ (see p 33) Bike tour with a national park ranger “Along the tracks of the forest train” into the Kalkalpen National Park with stop at the “Große Klaus“ cabin

Price Ranger, admission fee, rental bike, without refreshment

26.- p. pers.

“In the Forest Valley“ Ennstal bookable as of 10 persons Since about 1500 the Weißenbachtal valley has been a centre of forestry, even before the first settlers arrived. For centuries, man's influence has shaped the valley's forest landscape. During this hiking tour you will learn about the changes within the forest, from the old forests of the charburners to the managed forests and natural forests in the Kalkalpen National Park. Hike duration approx. 2.5 hrs Journey by car, bus or train (Bus stop/train halt Großraming power plant) Guided visit to the exhibition “The Wonderworld of Forest Wilderness“ (see p 33) guided national park hiking tour along the path “In the Forest Valley” Stop at the Forestry Museum with original “Holzknechtnocken“ (small dumplings) at an open fire

Price Ranger, Admission fee, Forest Labourer Museum incl. Holzknechtnocken

21.- p. pers.

National Park Hintergebirge bus for hikers Hiking and biking is a major pastime in the Kalkalpen National Park. The „National Park bus for hikers“ makes it easier to reach the alpine pastures, cabins and various attractions. The Kalkalpen National Park, together with the National Park Region Tourist Board, offers an attractive shuttle service for hikers and bikers. Every Sunday from 2 August until 11 October 2009 a bus for hikers equipped with a bike trailer goes from Steyr to the Reichraminger Hintergebirge and up to the Hengstpass. The ride through the Reichraminger Hintergebirge alone promises to be a special experience. Starting out from the bus stops you can choose among numerous family-friendly hiking tours. Together with the bus ticket you'll receive a 50% discount on the admission fee for the exhibition “Wonderworld of Forest Wilderness“.

Tickets One-day ticket (from Steyr)

15.- (incl. Bike transport)

Nationalpark Besucherzentrum Ennstal Eisenstraße 75, A- 4462 Reichraming, Telefon +43 (0)7254/8414-0 Fax 8414-640, [email protected], www.kalkalpen.at

Kalkalpen national park Ennstal National Park Visitors' Centre Located at the entrance to the peaceful Hintergebirge it is an ideal setting-off point for all excursions into the Kalkalpen National Park. Here the visitors can get information on hiking trails and bike routes, alpine pastures, guided national park hiking tours or mountain bike routes. In the exhibition “The Wonderworld of Forest Wilderness”. the visitors will learn about bush drums in the woods, forest accommodations, wood eaters and the return of a forest wilderness to the Kalkalpen National Park. The Forest cinema shows fascinating scenes of unspoilt forests, inaccessible gorges, of alpine capricorn beetles, eagles and lynxes.

Entrance fees Exhibition “The Wonderworld of Forest Wilderness” 4.Children 2.Adults

Opening hours: from mid Apr until Oct: from Nov until mid Apr:

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat, Sun, holidays closed

Excursions tips for the national park region Hiking and bike map by Kompass, incl. guidebook Hiking and biking map

free

7.50 free

Upper Austrian Eisenstraße Around the Kalkalpen national park, a nail smith, scythe smith, Jew’s harp maker await you and gladly let you watch them at work. The magnificent St. Florian, Kremsmünster and Schlierbach monasteries as well as numerous exhibitions round off the extensive excursion and sightseeing programme.

Upper Austrian Eisenstraße excursion and sightseeing tips

free

Nationalpark Besucherzentrum Ennstal Eisenstraße 75, A- 4462 Reichraming, Telefon +43 (0)7254/8414-0 Fax 8414-640, [email protected], www.kalkalpen.at

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Fishing Tips for fishing in the environs of Steyr Sale of fishing and fly-fishing licences Jagd und Fischerei, Waffen Wieser A-4400 Steyr, Schönauerstr. 9 Tel. +43 (0) 7252 / 53059 Fax +43 (0) 7252 / 43828 www.fischerfritz.at

Balloon trips Ballooning is fun, Christan Muth Tel. +43 (0) 7252 / 73473 Fax +43 (0) 7252 / 74084 [email protected], www.ballonfahren.com

Golf Golfpark Metzenhof - Kronstorf (10 km from Steyr) 14-hole course, A-4484 Kronstorf, Dörfling 2 Tel. +43 (0) 7225 / 7389-10 od. +43 (0) 664 / 8349667 [email protected] ,www.golfpark-metzenhof.at Golfclub Herzog Tassilo - Bad Hall (20 km from Steyr) 18-hole course, A-4540 Bad Hall, Blankenberger Straße 30 Tel. +43 (0) 7258 / 5480 Fax -11 [email protected], www.gcherzogtassilo.at Golfclub Linz - St. Florian (21 km from Steyr) 18-hole course, A-4490 St. Florian, Tillysburg 28 Tel. +43 (0) 7223 / 82873-0 Fax -7 [email protected], www.gclinz.at

Indoor go-carts Enjoy a racecourse atmosphere on more than 3,000 m2 with demanding curves and oncoming cart lanes. We are pleased to organize a special grand prix for groups.

Opening hours Tue-Sat Sun - and holidays

2:00 pm - 23:00 pm noon - 10:00 pm Closing day: Monday

Price 1 racing unit 10 min 10.- 10-unit ticket 80.8.- 10-unit ticket 65.Children under 14 yrs 220.- Grand-Prix 1 hr 370.Grand-Prix 30 min Tue - Thurs 2-4 pm Happy Hour: every single ticket only 7.Kart-n-fun Kartbahn-Betriebs GmbH, A-4400 Steyr, Gusswerkstraße 9 Tel. +43 (0) 7252 / 82444 Fax +43 (0) 7252 / 78201 [email protected], www.gokart-steyr.at

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Biking Steyrtal valley bike route a nature experience for the whole family The 23.7 km long Steyrtal valley bike route (R8) is one of Austria’s most beautiful bike routes. The family-friendly bike tour follows the almost level route of the former Steyrtal valley railway with no steep climbs. Numerous natural and cultural sights can be seen along the way. Roundtrip approx. 4 hrs. During the summer months, the Steyrtal valley Museum railway (see page 8) will take you from Steyr to Grünburg. Bikes are transported free of charge. The complete 40 km long route begins in Steyr. www.nationalpark-region.at Bike routes in the Steyrtal valley

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Ennstal valley bike route from the national park to the Danube Of the long river routes, the Enns river bike route (R7) is the youngest. It is still little known and therefore a special tip off the beaten track of bike tourists. The entire 240 km long route starts at the river’s source in the Radstädter Tauern mountains and ends where it flows into the Danube. Around Steyr, the following routes are possible: * from Steyr to the Danube bike route approx. 30 km * from Reichraming to Steyr approx. 30 km * from Reichraming to the Hintergebirge 15 to 43 km S & F Enns bike route map incl. route descriptions

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Hiking Loop trail Stadtplatz - Christkindl - Tabor Permanent IVV-hiking trail. Possible starting points: Steyr Tourist Board as well as Tabor sports hall From the Stadtplatz square the trail leads to the Lamberg Castle, then continues along the Promenade, through the Castle park and past the Museum railway station to the Christkindl Pilgrimage Church. After crossing the Unterhimmler meadows and Fabrikstrasse road as well as the Wehrgraben you will arrive at the Michaelerkirche church and after passing the Schnallentor gate, on the Tabor mountain. From there, the trail leads down to the Rederbrücke bridge, follows the Paddlerweg, crosses the Schönauerbrücke bridge and passing through the Neutor gate returns to the starting point.

Trail length 11 kilometres (Trail map available at the starting point)

Damberg Mountain/ St.Ulrich The local mountain of Steyr - only 5 km from the town centre - is the perfect recreation area for the whole family. A walk to the Damberg lookout point, followed by a stop at a cosy inn will let you forget the hustle and bustle of your daily routine.

Duration approx. 40 min. (Damberg/Schoiber - Damberg lookout point) There are numerous other marked hiking trails on the way.

Biking and hiking map Hiking tours in the Steyrtal valley * * www.nationalpark-region.at

free 5.-

Night watchmen Event Weekends Dates: bookable the whole year, Arrival possible every Thursday, Friday or Saturday Together with the Steyr night watchman you'll explore the town in a very special way: recounting various humorous anecdotes he'll accompany you through hidden courtyards and alleyways up to the parish church spire. With the Linz09 Card you'll spend a day in Linz, Europe's European Cultural Capital 2009.

2 nights including breakfast buffet in a ***/**** Hotel in Steyr * Night watchman guided tour through Steyr * Linz09 Card

Price

**** Hotel:

€ 129.- p.P.

*** Hotel:

€ 105.- p.P.

Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr tourist board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

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„Carmen“ in the Steyr Schlossgraben Dates: 24 - 26 July, 31 July - 2 Aug, 7 - 9 Aug, 14 - 16 Aug During your unforgettable stay in Steyr you'll attend the Ope(r)n-Air spectacle “Carmen“ by Georges Bizet in the picturesque baroque ambience of the Lamberg Castle's Schlossgraben. Discover the small-town charm of the more than 1000-year old Romantic Town during a guided walking tour through the old town with a stop at a café in the historical centre for coffee & cake. 2 nights including breakfast buffet in a ***/**** hotel * Guided round tour through Steyr's Old Town including a visit to the Lamberg Castle library (Saturday 2:00 pm) * Ticket for “Carmen“ in the Schlossgraben on Saturday (Cat. III) * Sparkling wine during the intermission * Coffee & cake * Programme

Price

****Hotel: € 169.- p.p.

***Hotel/Inn: € 145.- p.p.

Bookable at the following hotels: ****

Hotels

Romantikhotel Minichmayr Landhotel Mader Stadthotel Styria Parkhotel Styria Hotel Christkindlwirt Landhotel Eckhard ***

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+43 (0) 72 52 / 53 4 10 +43 (0) 72 52 / 53 3 58 +43 (0) 72 52 / 51 5 51 +43 (0) 72 52 / 47 8 31 +43 (0) 72 52 / 52 1 84 +43 (0) 72 52 / 52 3 26

www.hotel-minichmayr.at www.mader.at www.styriahotel.at www.styriahotel.at www.christkindlwirt.at www.hotel-eckhard.com

+43 (0) 72 52 / 53 0 67 +43 (0) 72 52 / 38 2 22 +43 (0) 72 52 / 73 1 73 +43 (0) 72 52 / 52 0 91

www.schwechaterhof.at www.wirtimfeld.at www.gasthof-poechhacker.at www.landgasthof-mayr.at

Hotels

Schwechaterhof Landgasthof Wirt im Feld Gasthof Pöchhacker Gasthof Mayr

Absolutely Top No supplement for single rooms!!!! Free accommodation and meals for children under 10 years when staying in their parent’s room! Only extra services will be charged.

Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr tourist board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

Menüvorschläge der Nachtwächter-Restaurants Christkindlwirt-Edition champagne and orange juice reception Appetizers (2 appetizers/person.) and mineral water at the Steyr Kripperl + service Cream soup with brown bread croutons at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service At the hotel & restaurant

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Christkindlwirt the following dinner will be served:

Roasted duck, with warm cabbage salad, bread dumplings and baked apple with cranberries Grilled perch fillet with rosemary potatoes and a selection of fresh market vegetables Original Christkindl cream cake or home-made curd cheese strudel on warm vanilla sauce or

as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

25.- per person 27.- per person

www.christkindlwirt.at, +43 (0) 7252/52184

Perry pear champagne or apple juice mixed with soda water Appetizers (2 appetizers/person) and mineral water at the Steyrer Kripperl + service Ennstal cream soup with brown bread croutons at the Michaelerkeller or Dunkelhof + service At the

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Landhotel Eckhard the following dinner will be served:

Filets of Ennstal pasture-fed lamb on thyme sauce with roasted potatoes and beans with bacon Grilled spring chicken breast on soy vegetable sauce and homemade mixed noodles A variety of fine desserts

or

as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

27.- per person 30.50 per person

www.hotel-eckhard.com, +43 (0)7252/52326-0

Champagne and orange juice for spire visit Appetizers (2 appetizers/person) and mineral water at the Steyrer Kripperl + service Farmer’s soup with St.-John’s bread croutons and a glass of cider at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service At the or

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Goldenen Ochsen (Stadthotel) the following dinner will be served: „Pot-roast“ with bread dumplings and warm cabbage salad

Chicken fillet on tagliatelle with basil cream sauce and green salad Three kinds of sweets on fruit sauce as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

25.- per person 29.- per person

www.styriahotel.at, +43 (0) 7252/51551-0

Apple cider and quince juice reception steyrdorf special breads & spreads from the inn kitchen... and mineral water at the Steyrer Kripperl + service taste the season in your soup… at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service

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wirt’shaus knapp am eCK served at your table...what we dish up is the true Traunviertel taste E.g. “rogl-stroh” pork.shortly roasted & stewed... chicken filled and rolled... special dessert treat with poppy-seed & creamy chocolate or

as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

28.50 per person 30.50 per person .

www.knappameck.at, +43 (0) 7252/76269

Champagne and orange juice for spire visit Appetizers (2 appetizers/person) and mineral water at the Steyrer Kripperl + service Potato cream soup with brown bread croutons at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service At the

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Gasthof Mader the following dinner will be served:

Beef and pork tournedos with Madeira sauce, vegetable bouquet and potato pastries Grilled trout fillet with brown butter, parseley potatoes and finely grated celery Maders dessert selection (small pastries, parfait with fruit) or

as of 40 pers. as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

25.- per person 27.- per person 29.- per person

www.mader.at, +43 (0) 7252/53358-0

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Sparkling wine and orange juice reception Savoury appetizers (2 pcs./pers.) and mineral water at the Steyr Kripperl + service Veal velouté with small bread dumplings at the Michaelerkeller

  In the or

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Gasthof Mayr the following dinner will be served: Two pieces of pasture-fed Ennstal oxen, stewed and roasted on truffle purée and balsamic jus

Zander fillet on leek vegetables with chive sauce and baked mashed potatoes Strudel pastry with delicious berry cream as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

27.- per person 29.- per person

www.landgasthof-mayr.at , +43 (0) 7252/52091

Champagne for the spire Savoury appetizers (2 pcs) at the Steyr Kripperl + service Vegetable creme soup with croutons at the Michaelerkeller At the

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panorama restaurant Minichmayr the following dinner will be served:

Bacon wrapped roast country chicken on pepper ratatouille and herb risotto Zander fillet on herb-Riesling sauce with leaf spinach and potatoes Sweet winter romance (a selection of our very best desserts) or

as of 40 pers. as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.  

28.- per person 29.- per person 32.- per person

www.hotel-minichmayr.at , +43 (0) 7252/53410

Prosecco and orange juice for spire visit Focaccia with rucola and prosciutto crudo (flat bread) at the Steyrer Kripperl + service Bean soup with olive oil or squash soup with pumpkin seed oil (seasonal) at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service At the

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Restaurant Rahofer the following dinner will be served:

Stewed corn-fed chicken breast gratinated with melanzani and mozzarella chese, sage polenta Trout fillets on white wine-basil sauce, risotto Menu as per prior arrangement Nut soufflé with orange sauce and white chocolate ice cream or

as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

28.50 per person 30.50 per person

www.restaurant-rahofer.at, +43 (0) 7252/54606

Champagne and orange juice for spire visit Appetizers (2 appetizers/person) and mineral water at the Steyrer Kripperl + service Grandmother’s potato soup at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service At the

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Schlossrestaurant Lamberg the following dinner will be served: ”Pot roast” pork loin with crackling, marinated six days earlier, cabbage, bread dumplings, fried potatoes, two

or

seasonal salads. the roast is pre-cut, but served in one pan for several persons.

Specialty roasted potatoes stuffed with cream cheese and herbs, in herb cream sauce, mixed vegetables “Drunk Capuchin“ (mulled wine cake) with cream as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

26.- per person 28.- per person

www.schlossrestaurant-steyr.at, +43 (0) 7252/48675

Sparkling wine and orange juice reception Reiter- & Hammerweckerl appetizers and mineral water at the Steyr Kripperl + service Schwechater Most cream soup in the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service At the

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Schwechaterhof the following dinner will be served:

Steyr “master brewer” steak with potatoes Trout fillet on “Pilsnerkraut” with potatoes A Bruckner symphony of sweets (a selection of our very best desserts) or

as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

27.- per person 29.- per person

www.schwechaterhof.at, +43 (0)7252/53067

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