24 A festive atmosphere dur<strong>in</strong>g Schladm<strong>in</strong>g’s »Mounta<strong>in</strong> Christmas« celebrations The modern world meets Styrian flair Star designers from the <strong>in</strong>ternational fashion scene love our region’s authentic loden products
Refresh<strong>in</strong>g authenticity away from all the sports and big events The Schladm<strong>in</strong>g-Dachste<strong>in</strong> Region consists of 8 very different w<strong>in</strong>ter sports centers. And each of these boasts a charisma all its own, one which generally only reveals itself once you get away from the slopes, perhaps as you stroll through the streets. Experience for yourself the charm of the holiday community or mounta<strong>in</strong> village which exists right outside your hotel – festive Advent and Christmas markets, weekly farmers’ markets, personally owned and run shops, authentic products made of sheep’s wool or loden, arts & crafts made of wood and other local materials, traditional <strong>in</strong>ns, warm- and open-hearted locals, … For a true Alp<strong>in</strong>e atmosphere, stop <strong>in</strong>to one of our cafés to enjoy traditional dishes and desserts, or pay a visit to one of our region’s <strong>in</strong>ns and bars. Our Tip: Be sure to sample some »Styrian cheese noodles« – you are certa<strong>in</strong> to be pleasantly surprised! Mounta<strong>in</strong> Christmas Package Schladm<strong>in</strong>g Mounta<strong>in</strong> Christmas Package <strong>in</strong>cludes: • 2 nights/breakfast • 1 hot spiced w<strong>in</strong>e at the Advent Market <strong>in</strong>cl. souvenir mug • Admission to the town museum • Guided tour of town • 1 even<strong>in</strong>g event (e.g. Schladm<strong>in</strong>g’s Krampus parade, Advent Magic <strong>in</strong> the Gorge, Anglöckeln carol<strong>in</strong>g on the Planai etc.). For a detailed program, please visit www.bergweihnacht.at Dates: 27. – 29. 11. <strong>2009</strong>, 3. – 8. 12. <strong>2009</strong>, <strong>10</strong>. – 13. 12. <strong>2009</strong>, 17. – 23. 12. <strong>2009</strong> * Price per person at a B&B, double occupancy from € 85,– * Our Advent Markets: Schladm<strong>in</strong>g Mounta<strong>in</strong> Christmas November 29 – December 20, <strong>2009</strong> St. Nikolai Advent November 28 – December 24, <strong>2009</strong> Magical Advent Bergregion Grimm<strong>in</strong>g: November 21, <strong>2009</strong> <strong>in</strong> Donnersbach, December 6, <strong>2009</strong> <strong>in</strong> Aigen November 21/22, <strong>2009</strong> <strong>in</strong> Wörschach Advent Market <strong>in</strong> the Gröbm<strong>in</strong>ger Land November 27, <strong>2009</strong> on the Gröbm<strong>in</strong>ger »Stoderplatzl« Advent Market <strong>in</strong> Őblarn-Niederöblarn November 29, <strong>2009</strong>; December 8 & 13, <strong>2009</strong> at Freizeithalle Őblarn start<strong>in</strong>g at 3 p.m. 25