Mozart-town Salzburg - Experience diversity! Art, culture and enjoyment in one of the world’s most beautiful cities! To fully describe the Mozart-town Salzburg, you would have to be a poet! This city, situated near the Salzach, is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Numerous outstanding buildings and monuments give the historic old town its special brilliance. The UNESCO declared the baroque old town to be part of Austria’s, and the world’s cultural heritage. On the basis of the UNESCO motto –“Monumenta semper sunt servanda” – such cultural and natural heritage has to be preserved – and protection laws are enforced in order to preserve the beauty and uniqueness of the old town’s architecture. Holidaymakers who are interested in culture will get their money worth when visiting the numerous splendid buildings and museums of Salzburg, which are full of fascinating exhibits. For extended sightseeing tours the SalzburgCard is recommended. You will receive discounts at many institutions or can even visit them free of charge. Cultural holidays in Salzburg Salzburg is known for its broad cultural offerings – and not only in the festival time. The city offers a wide range of cultural offerings throughout the entire year. From a visit in the opera to an entertaining evening in the cabaret –no wishes will be left unfulfilled. Apart from the cultural highlights that Salzburg has to offer, visitors will enjoy all sorts of shopping as well as traditional culinary delights on the highest stage. If you live before the gates of the city you will be able to combine your cultural city holiday with a mixture of recreation, sports and nature. Especially during the summer, Easter and Whitsun Festivals as well as the “Mozart-week” your holiday in Salzburg will be full of action.

On approx. 1013 m above sea level between Rauris and the Gastein Valley you can find the secret hideaway of the Salzburger Land – the village of Embach. Panoramic hiking tours in the Hohe Tauern National Park are as beautiful as action packed biking tours in the Alps. Especially families and nature lovers will like Embach due to it’s varied attractions. Visit for example the pilgrimage chapel Maria Elend, one of the oldest chapels of it’s kind in Salzburg or have lot’s of fun at the farming village in Embach. Try out the extraordinary Embach Mountain Golf course or do some nice pottery for your loved ones back home. Learn to bake your own organic bread or get to know the life of a farmer during an unforgettable visit at the Unteregg farm Popular sights near Embach are the Großglockner, Austria’s highest mountain, the Krimml cascades or the magnificent barrier lakes of Kaprun as well as the city of Salzburg of course. Also in winter time the nature in and around Embach offers a lot. Snow covered meadows and forests are perfect for winter hiking tours and walks or romantic horse drawn sleigh rides. Winter sport fans can look forward to a broad cross country skiing track and ski beginners find nice lifts and ski schools. Big ski resorts such as Gastein or Rauris are very close and easily reachable. Authentic – Honest – Pristine. Welcome to Embach.

Here you can enjoy nature, you can relax and get to know friendly people. Culture and Customs: Tradition live on in Elsbethen Folk Museum, a place of encounters and discovery. Authentic schnaps distillery, oven, turnery, a full preserved washhouse, numerous implements, handicraft demonstrations. Oktoberfest in and around the Museum (on the first Sunday in October). Sports and Leisure: Numerous marked hiking trails, cycling on e.g. the Tauern Bicycle Trail, hikes through the Glasenbachklamm ("Glasenbach Canyon") or the Trockene Klammen "(Dry Canyons"). Gastronomy: Seven inns/restaurants featuring regional specialties, a pizzeria, a pub, bistros, a cafè and "El Coyote" at Salurnerhof. Accomodations: 4-star hotel, inns in the valley and on the mountain, private rooms. Bus Connections: Bus stops in town: ÖBB bus "Salzburg-Hallein (via Oberalm)" city bus 3 / 7 / 8 into downtown Salzburg (every 10 minutes) Situated in the south of Salzburg along the gently rolling foothills of the Gaisberg, the idyllic village of Elsbethen is the ideal starting point for wonderful hiking tours through the Glasenbach Gorge, to the unique "Trockene Klammen" (dry gorges) or up the Gaisberg with its pristine mountain passtures. Wether you roam about nature or stop at one of the numerous inns, you will always find reaction, adventure and enjoyment.

The Community with that special something! The community of Wals-Siezenheim is located directly adjacent to the world-famous festival city of Salzburg. Despite this proximity, the community still maintains its country flair. A wide range of possibilities await you, ranging from our numerous restaurants, cafes and pubs, to everything the city of Salzburg has to offer. For rest and relaxation without the worries, our country atmosphere is just the place for you! Located directly in Siezeneheim is the world famous Klessheim Palace, which was built in the 17th and 18th centuries according to the plans of the architect Fischer von Erlach. The Festival-City of Salzburg Our guests who want to enjoy the atmosphere and flair of the Festival City are just minutes from the center of one of the most beautiful cities in the world - Salzburg. Excursions to world-renowned villages and sites throughout the Salzburg region are only minutes away by car. Sports Sports enthusiasts can play the golf course in the Klessheim Palace Park, use our bike rental, tennis courts (indoor and outdoor), and bowling alleys, or can join one of the mountain tours of the Untersberg. Of course, you can always take a cable car to the top! Clubs and Activities There are numerous clubs and activities in such areas as culture, sports and hobbies in Wals-Siezenheim. Comfortable accommodations and excellent cuisine We offer a wide range of pleasant accommodations in hotels, bed & breakfasts, inns, private rooms and farm houses – all of great value. Our international and local cuisine is well know and will please even the most pampered palate.

Bad Reichenhall is a friendly spa town that invites its guests to an unforgettable time in a quiet and impressive atmosphere. The City offers spa and health facilities as well as historic and classic events. Beautiful parks, a vivid city centre, modern health and spa institutions, and historic sights are just some of the numerous highlights in Bad Reichenhall. Furthermore, the city is surrounded by a beautiful scenery of mountains, the Berchtesgadener Alpen. All in all, Bad Reichenhall offers so many interesting things that no one will regret coming here. Sightseeing in Bad Reichenhall Bad Reichenhall welcomes its guests to visit the numerous historic and modern places such as: Alte Saline (Old salt-mine), Altes Königliches Kurhaus (Old majestic event centre), and the historic city centre. Cultural Events in Bad Reichenhall Bad Reichenhall is famous for its fascinating combination of day and night activities. After a relaxing and interesting day visitors can enjoy a cultural highlight such as a concert from the philharmonic orchestra or a classic event in a unique atmosphere. Bad Reichenhall is worth visiting. Unforgettable moments full of magic and beauty are created throughout the whole time. Balls, musicals, concerts, and operas are just some of the numerous events in Bad Reichenhall. A highlight is the classic festival AlpenKLASSIK (AlpsCLASSIC) which presents chamber music stars. Nature and Alpine Wellness Thanks to the mountain character and natural remedies Bad Reichenhall is the first German Alpine Wellness Location. In 2001, Bad Reichenhall received the title Alpine City of the Year. A centrepiece in Bad Reichenhalls wellness atmosphere is the Spa & Fitness Resort RupertusTherme. This glamorous and quiet spa resort is the perfect location for relaxation and regeneration. Health Water drips and travels, working its way through the heart of the mountains, dissolving minerals in salt richt rock and becoming a vehicle for the salt of life. Along with the life-giving powers of dwarf-pine and the healing properties of moor (mud), natural brine is the magic potion long used by Bad Reichenhall and Bayerisch Gmain.

Grödig is located 446 meters above sea level, directly at the base of the majestic Untersberg mountain and only 8 km from the Festival City of Salzburg. The individual communities that are part of Grödig include: St.Leonhard Grödig Eichet Glanegg Fürstenbrunn Here you´ll find yourself surrounded by nature, but yet also just minutes from all the culture the city of Salzburg has to offer. Grödig´s excellent location makes it an ideal base from which to make day trips. In just a few minutes by car, you can reach numerous interesting spots including: Hellbrunn Palace & its water tricks (4 km), the salt mines in Hallein (6 km), the Salzburg open air museum (10 km), Berchtesgaden and Lake Königssee (17 km), the Salzkammergut lake district (25 km), the Werfen ice caves (42 km) -- plus lots, lots more!

A hearty welcome in Strobl at the lake Wolfgangsee Strobl is situated at the east shore of the Abersee lake, which is the old name or this part of Wolfgangsee lake. The name goes back to the iron merchant family Strobl, of whom the village´s sign of arms reminds us. The name Strobl meaning "unkempt man" was very common in south Germany. From late medieval times to the 17th century Strobl was a centre of pilgrims and carters. When the nearby town of Bad Ischl became famous because of the Habsburg family Strobl got increasingly important, too. At the turn of the century it had already become a well-known holiday resort with modern facilities. With its wide, flat lake shore and natural beaches today Strobl is among the most famous holiday resorts in the Salzkammergut region, which features almost all kinds of sports and leisure time facilites. The Postalm area (1,200-2,000 m altitude) near Strobl is the largest mountain plateau in Austria (40 km²). In summer one can go on extensive hiking tours, in winter the ski center has 8 lifts, numerous downhill slopes and nordic ski tracks at all levels of difficulty.

Jump into the full holiday enjoyment, just what only the holiday region Wolfgangsee offers. Sport, nature, cultural, wellness at the lake! Here you can really feel at home! The diversity at the Wolfgangsee lets hearts beat faster. ... and in St. Gilgen is everything what you need for a eventful holiday: The Wolfgangsee with all his possibilities to do water sports. Walking along the lake or going up on the Zwölferhorn mountain in a cable railway you can enjoy the unspoilt nature. Ther are events for "old & young", museum,.... The birth house from Mozart´s mother. His sister Nannerl lived 17 year in this house. And there is the pilgrim´way over the Falkenstein to St. Wolfgang. Wonderful landscape, beautiful lakes, where the eye can see. Fasting in one of our gourmet restaurant. Excellent gastronomy! Parking place in the center! Visit in the center the Mozart square. In the confectionery Dallmann are Mozart ball rates.

Abersee is not only the name of the lake now known as Wolfgangsee and one of the famous Salzkammergut-lakes, but also the ancient name of the whole area surrounding the lake. The district of Abersee Abersee today is one of the of five districts of St. Gilgen. Between Abersee and St. Wolfgang the lake Wolfgangsee has its narrowest section and here it is possible for walkers and bikers to cross over with the "Schifffahrt Greinz" ferry, The Zinkenbach river separates the two parts Schwand (St. Gilgen) and Gschwendt (Strobl). Tourism Tourism in Abersee is as important as in the rest of the Wolfgangsee area. From hotels to camping areas, handcraft or stores of every kind, you can find all you need in Abersee for a perfect holiday. Traditions and traditional activities are also still very important in Abersee.

The young town Seekirchen am Wallersee offers free entry to the newly formed bathing resort and invites visitors to enjoy the newly established cycling and walking tours round the Wallersee in the midst of the magnificent natural landscape. The path leads to the European protected countryside area Wenger Moor. In the summer, a popular slow train runs from the town centre to the bathing resort. Seekirchen am Wallersee offers everything, that the heart desires: Boat hire Sailing Surfing Balloon trips Angling Riding Travelling by horse and cart Bowling Minigolf Kneipp therapy Walking bare-foot Wellness a Farmer´s market as well as two bathing resorts and two camp sites. The point of the church tower (Wel hood) is regarded as the emblem of the Flachgau region. A pearl in the Seekirchen town is the Seeburg castle. In the castle you will one of the most romantic places for weddings, parties and seminars of all types besides the “Schlosswirt”. The privileged situation of the town of Seekirchen am Wallersee, only 15 km away from the Mozart city of Salzburg and the attractive connection by train and bus provides excursions.