Culture 2008

HOTEL SCHLOSS DÜRNSTEIN, STIFT KLOSTERNEUBURG, HOTEL DE FRANCE, HOFBURG
hue and a robust, fruity aroma. The taste of the Uhudler, from Southern Burgenland, is more reminiscent of strawberry
and red currant. Its colour is often described as “onion pink”. This wine’s appearance resembles somewhat that of the
rosé-hued Schilcher, from Western Styria, although the Schilcher is fruitier and zestier. The name Schilcher, by the way,
comes from the German “schillern”, meaning to shimmer.
Hotel Schloss Dürnstein
Dürnstein Castle is located in a fabulous setting in the Wachau Valley,
the most beautiful section of the Danube. Built in 1630, it was for centuries
owned by the Starhemberg princes and since 1970 has been a 5star
hotel. Precious antiques adorn nearly every room, which are furnished
with every comfort and convenience. Enjoy our famous cuisine and fine
wines on the loveliest terrace on the Danube. The hotel also offers outdoor
and indoor pools, steam bath, sauna, fitness room and bicycles. Tennis
courts are located in the village, and a golf course is only 15 minutes away.
Info & bookings.
Hotel Schloss Dürnstein
A-3601 Dürnstein
Tel. +43 (0)2711/212, fax: -30
hotel@schloss.at, www.schloss.at
www.relaischateaux.com
The hotel in the heart of Vienna
The Hotel de France lies in the heart of Vienna, on the famous
Ringstrasse, one of the world’s most beautiful boulevards. Within
only a few minutes’ walk are well-known sights such as the Parliament,
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the
Hofburg, the Spanish Riding
School, the State Opera and
two famed shopping streets:
Graben and Kärntner Strasse.
Built in 1872 in the style of
Vienna’s Ringstrasse architecture,
the hotel offers the most
modern conveniences and
personal service. The Hotel de
France features 194 rooms,
from tastefully furnished
“Superior Rooms” to exclusive
suites.
Info & bookings. Hotel de France
A-1010 Wien, Schottenring 3
Tel. +43 (0)1/313 68-0
Fax: 319 59 69
defrance@austria-hotels.at
www.hoteldefrance.at
Klosterneuburg Monastery
Faith – Wine – Culture. Klosterneuburg Monastery, situated directly on
the Danube Bike Path and right on the outskirts of Vienna, is among the
country’s richest treasuries of sacred art and contains Austria’s largest
and oldest winery. Sampling the wines in the “Vinothek” is highly recommended!
Visitors are received in the recently-opened Baroque Sala Terrena
and are informed about the large
number of tours to choose from.
The Sacred Tour and the Imperial
Tour lead through the magnificent
monastery, with its world-famous
Verdun Altar and the Baroque
Imperial Rooms, while the Winery
Tour takes visitors deep down into
the massive vaulted cellar. Tour
tickets, Combination tickets and
Wine Tasting tickets are available
directly at the admission office.
Tours: daily between 10am and 5pm.
Hofburg
houses of culture.
lower austria
vienna
Info. Stift Klosterneuburg
A-3400 Klosterneuburg, Stiftsplatz 1
Tel. +43 (0)2243/411 21-2
Fax: +43 (0)2243/411 31
tours@stift-klosterneuburg.at
www.stift-klosterneuburg.at
Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum & Silver Collection
The Sisi Museum, in Vienna’s Hofburg, is a presentation of the myth
and reality of the fascinating life of Empress Elisabeth. Extending over
six rooms, the exhibition looks at her death, her beauty, her travels and
her assassination in Geneva. After the Sisi Museum the tour continues
through the living quarters of Emperor Francis Joseph and Elisabeth and
the Silver Collection.
Info. Hofburg
Entrance: Michaelerkuppel
A-1010 Wien
Tel. +43 (0)1/533 75 70
info@hofburg-wien.at
www.hofburg-wien.at
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