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Salzburg’s most exciting excursions

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06 Salzburg Residenz

Salzburg 14–15 Open Air Museum

08 Hohenwerfen Fortress

Krimml Wonder 22–23 World of Water

Kaprun Großglockner 20–21 Alpine Reservoir 18–19 High Alpine Road

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Museum of Nature and Science 10–11

Trick Fountains and Hellbrunn Palace 12–13

Giant Ice Giant Caves 16–17

Mauterndorf 09 Großglockner

High Alpine Road CS

Passau

Linz St. Pölten A1 Wien A8 A4 München A25 A21 A23

A3 Eisenstadt

D Rosenheim Salzburg A10 Bregenz

Werfen Kufstein Feldkirch FL A12 Innsbruck Zell am See H A14 A13 A2 Graz Brenner

CH Lienz A9 Spittal Villach A11 Meran Klagenfurt Marburg I Bozen SLO Udine top7.at · [email protected] Salzburg's & Palaces

Salzburg Residenz

Hohensalzburg Fortress Hohenwerfen Fortress

Mauterndorf Castle Salzburg Tel. +43/(0)662/8042-26 90 Residenz Fax +43/(0)662/8042-29 78 Unique splendour Email [email protected] www.salzburg-burgen.at in the Salzburg Old City

Residenz Tour – with audio guide The Prince Archbishops resided in splendour, and The audio guided tour through the 15 magnificent rooms of the indeed extravagantly in the Salzburg Residenz Salzburg Residenz is a historical tour through 200 years of sty- and thus demonstrated their power. Today, the 15 le from Renaissance via Baroque to Classicism. The tour of the splendid state rooms invite you on a tour through building leads visitors through the spacious, rather sparsely de- corated representative rooms right up to the most magnificent 200 years of historic styles. Visitors can take the room, the Audience Hall and beyond to the private chambers of same route that envoys of foreign Princes took to the Prince Archbishops. Afterwards you can visit the Residenz seek audience with the Prince Archbishops: from Gallery on the 3rd floor with the exhibition “European Painting of the Carabinieri Room to the magnificent Audience th th the 16 to the 19 Century”. Hall. These days, the most important receptions in ■ Admission state rooms incl. audio guide the Province of Salzburg take place in this hall and ■ Admission to the at the Salzburg Residenz Gallery it can be rented for exclusive events. Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours Special events ■ Art and antique trade fair Hidden Treasures ■ Residenz concerts in an elegant ambiance During this guided tour, visitors can discover the hidden treasu- ■ res of the Salzburg Residenz which appears as its own small city Large nativity exhibition in the inner courtyard within the heart of this World Heritage site. These hidden tre- ■ New Year's concert asures include, among others, the Worlds Clock built by Jakob Bentele with a priceless case made of tortoise shell and silver Prices fittings, Louis XVI-style furniture from Paris, Venetian silver wall Residenz Tour for groups of 10 or more € 7.00 lamps, Brussels tapestries from the 17th century, classic tiled sto- ves or a baroque astronomical long case clock. without admission to the gallery € 4.50 ■ Special guided tour through the state rooms "Hidden Treasures" Hidden Treasures for groups of 10 or more € 12.50 Duration: 1 hour Following the Footsteps of the Hapsburgs for groups of 10 or more € 23.00

Opening times Following the Footsteps of the Hapsburgs January - December Following the footsteps of Emperor Franz Josef and Empress Sissi, visitors can hear amusing anecdotes and stories from Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. past centuries. The Hapsburgs ruled Salzburg for more than a Last admission: 4:30 p.m hundred years during the 19th and early 20th centuries and the Emperor was not a seldom visitor to the City of Mozart. The Residenz Gallery state rooms of the Residenz then served as his representative chambers and sometimes also as living quarters. Monday closed except during the Salzburg Festival ■ Theme-based special guided tour through the state rooms when open daily. "Following the Footsteps of the Hapsburgs" During events at the Residenz visitors are not admit- Duration: approx. 1 hour ted.

Route The Salzburg Residenz is situated in the pedestrian zone of the Salzburg Old City. Use one of the bus par- More offers and information at

king spaces close to the centre. www.salzburg-burgen.at Changes7/2012 and mistakes reserve. 06 Hohensalzburg Tel. +43/(0)662/84 24 30 Fortress Fax +43/(0)662/84 24 30-20 A landmark in the centre Email [email protected] www.salzburg-burgen.at of the City of Mozart

Fortress Tour – with the audio guide No visitor can resist its fascination; the imposing During a tour, visitors go on a journey of discovery through Hohensalzburg Fortress catches the eye even from one of the largest 11th century fortresses in Europe. Among the a long way off. Its impressive interior packed with high points of the tour is the viewing of the Prince's Chamber artistic historical details: the splendid Prince's as well as climbing up the Reck Tower. Chamber is one of the most beautiful Gothic secu- ■ Tour of the salt store, torture chamber, Reck Tower, sentry walk and the barrel organ, the "Salzburg Bull" with the audio lar rooms in Europe, the Reck Tower offers unbe- guide lievable views of the mountains and the "Salzburg ■ Individual tour of the Prince's Chamber as well as of the Fort- Bull", a barrel organ is played many times a day. The ress, Marionette and Rainer Regiment Museums fortress is an exclusive backdrop for events of any ■ Up and down the mountain with the fortress funicular size and type. The valley station of the fortress fu- ■ Possible meal extension: "Culinary Break" nicular is located directly in the Salzburg Old City. Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours Special events Classic Fortress Tour ■ Mediaeval festivals During a Classic Fortress Tour visitors can gain exciting details ■ Theatre performances on the history of these imposing and background ■ Romantic Advent market in the courtyard information about their erection. ■ Salzburg Fortress concerts ■ Personal tour through the inner rooms such as the salt store, torture chamber, Reck Tower, sentry walk and the "Salzburg Prices Bull", a barrel organ, as well as through the Prince's Chamber ■ Tour of the Fortress, Marionette and Rainer Regiment Museums Fortress Tour for groups of 10 or more € 10.10 ■ Up and down the mountain with the fortress funicular Classic Fortress Tour for groups of 10 or more € 13.90 ■ Possible meal extension: "Culinary Break" (Evening rates without museums) € 10.30 Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours (of which 40 minutes tour) Hidden Corners for groups of 10 or more € 18.10 (Evening rates without museums) € 14.80

Hidden Corners Opening times During this guided tour, visitors have the unique opportunity to delve deep into the depths of the defensive works and discover January - April for themselves their well-protected secrets. October - December ■ Theme-based special guided tour "Hidden Corners" Daily 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ■ Tour of the Fortress, Marionette and Rainer Regiment Museums May - September ■ Up and down the mountain with the fortress funicular Advent weekends, Easter ■ Possible meal extension: "Culinary Break" Daily 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Duration: 2.0 to 2.5 hours Last admission is 1/2 hour before closing.

Route Visitors can reach the fortress from the Old City using the funicular, or by taking a 30-minute walk to the top. Use one of the bus parking spaces close to the centre. More offers and information at

www.salzburg-burgen.at Changes7/2012 and mistakes reserve. 07 Adventure Castle

Tel. +43/(0)6468 / 76 03 Hohenwerfen Fortress Fax +43/(0)6468 / 76 03-4 Imposing military and Email [email protected] www.salzburg-burgen.at historical Falconry Centre

Classic tour of the fortress Visitors to the Hohenwerfen Fortress can delve deep On a personal guided tour, visitors can delve into the turbulent into the history of this 11th century military fortifica- history of the Hohenwerfen Fortress. A high-point of the tour is tion. Together with a traditionally robed fortress gui- a falconry display at the historical Falconry Centre. de, visitors can inspect the torture chamber, go up ■ Personal guided tour with a traditionally robed fortress guide the bell tower, be amazed at the weapons and ar- through the chapel, the torture chamber, the weapons store, mour, spy through the arrow slits into the distance bell tower and Prince’s Chamber, etc. and encounter the hunters of the air during amazing ■ Birds of prey demonstrations with falcons, buzzards, hawks and vultures (11:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m.) birds of prey demonstrations. The courtyard, the ■ Tour of the Falconry Museum and the Bird of Prey Nature Trail Great Hall, the Castle Tavern and the Cellar ■ Up and down with the lift are all available for events of all kinds. There is a lift ■ Possible meal extension: "Feasting Adventure" from the car park directly into the fortress. Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours Special events ■ Special falconry programme with court and hunting »The Dumb Prisoner« or Narration by music »Bärbel Schindler« (starts at 4:15 p.m.) ■ Mediaeval revelry This themed tour leads visitors to the dark and secret places in ■ Theatre performance in the courtyard the fortress: Josef Steinwender – the dumb prisoner – tells the ■ story of his 22 years of confinement at Hohenwerfen Fortress. Special falconry programme with princely society on Bärbel Schindler, the mother of the »Jackl, the Magician« tells horseback how she was suspected, persecuted and imprisoned as a witch. ■ Romantic Advent market in the courtyard ■ Theme-based special guided tour through the dark corners of the Prices ■  Up and down with the lift Classic Guided Tour for groups of 15 or more. Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours Adults € 12.50 Children (6–14 years) € 8.00 Mystic fortress tour & Mediaeval Delicacies Special tours for parties of 15 or more (starting from 6:00 p.m.) Adults € 9.50 Dusk envelopes Hohenwerfen Fortress in a mystic light. Explore Children € 7.00 the fortress on a lantern tour followed by a knightly meal in the fortress tavern (5 or 7 courses incl. colorful entertainment Mystic tour of the fortress from € 37.00 program) per person Length: 3.5 – 4 hours (1-hour tour of the fortress, approx. 2.5 – 3 hours knightly meal) Opening times April - October Daily April (Tues-Sun), October 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. May, June, September 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. July, August 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Route Approx. 40 km south of Salzburg, take the A10 to the Werfen exit. Visitors can reach the fortress by means More offers and information at

of a shady pathway or a lift up to the upper courtyard. www.salzburg-burgen.at Changes7/2012 and mistakes reserve. 08 Mauterndorf Tel. +43/(0)6472/74 26 Castle Fax +43/(0)6472/74 26-22 A fascinating trip back Email [email protected] www.salzburg-burgen.at into the

In the Mood for the Middle Ages Since the 13th century, travellers to Mauterndorf Cast- This tour invites visitors on a fascinating trip back into the Midd- le were forced to open their purses and pay the toll. le Ages. One of the high points of this trip is a visit to the Gothic The through the Alps used to go straight the superb condition of which is unique throughout through this very important toll castle. Nowadays, Europe. ■ Tour of with audio guide life-size figures and acted scenes invite visitors on a ■ Guided tour through the six floors of the journey into the past. One of the high points is the ■ Tour of the Lungau Regional Museum tour of the 44 metre-high Peel Tower as is exploring ■ Possible meal extension: "Mediaeval Delicacies" the private chambers of the Prince Archbishop Leon- Duration: 2 hours hard von Keutschach who used the castle as his sum- mer residence. The Culture Hall and Knights’ Tavern can be rented for conferences and events. Audience in the Castle Visitors will have the chance to see an audience by Special events the archbishop during the tour. ■ ■ Welcome reception at the old tollbooth of the castle Large mediaeval festival in the market and in the ■ Tour though the castle with traditionally robed guides castle ■ Trying on of a suit of armour in the vaulted cellar ■ Atmospheric night-time guided tours ■ Mediaeval ringridning (ring catching) ■ Special guided tours ■ Dressing of the highest ranking in the dressing chamber ■ Court dancing in the Knights’ Hall Prices ■ Possible meal extension: "Mediaeval Delicacies" In the Mood for the Middle Ages Duration: 1,5 to 2 hours for groups of 10 or more € 7.00 Audience in the Castle Evening Atmosphere in the Peel Tower for groups of 10 or more € 8.00 On this romantic evening tour, visitors get to know various me- Evening Atmosphere in the watchtower diaeval customs, dishes and secret recipes. for groups of 10 or more € 8.00 ■ Welcome reception at the old tollbooth of the castle ■ Guided tour though the floors of the Peel Tower Opening times ■ Tasting of the secret love bread and “mead” honey wine Summer ■ Tour of the old pantry May - October ■ Possible meal extension: "Mediaeval Delicacies" Daily 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Duration: 1,5 to 2 hours Last admission 4:30 p.m. Castle Museum Daily 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Winter Christmas - Easter Tues and Thurs 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Last admission 5:00 p.m. Route The Castle Museum is closed in winter. A10 Motorway, exit at St. Michael im Lungau onto the B99. Alternative: A10 Tauern Motorway to Ennstal via Radstadt and onto the B99 to More offers and information at

Mauterndorf. www.salzburg-burgen.at Changes7/2012 and mistakes reserve. 09 Haus der Natur Museum of Nature and Science Tel. +43/(0)662/84 26 53 Fax +43/(0)662/84 26 53-99 Email [email protected] www.hausdernatur.at

A visit to the Haus der Natur is as diverse as life itself. Special events In Salzburg’s most popular museum you will find the ■ Annual special exhibitions covering cutting-edge wonders of nature presented at their most exciting on a current issues floor space of more than 7,000 m2 . A living museum Guided tours From the colourful life in the tropical coral reefs to the ■ Tours of the museum's highlights and special graceful beauty of the exotic snakes: in the aquarium topics. Registration by phone required at least and reptile zoo there are countless creatures to asto- two weeks prior to the desired date. und you and to learn about. Tour (per person) € 2.00 From primeval times into the future Flat-rate fee for tours from Monday Giant dinosaurs from times long gone by show you to Friday for groups of less than 10 € 20.00 what the world looked like millions of years ago. In Flat-rate fee for tours on Sat., Sun. or beautiful contrast to this stands our space hall. It in- holidays for groups of less than 15 € 35.00 vites you on a journey on which you get to know the Duration of tour: approx. 1 hour milestones of space travel while catching a glimpse of ■ Audio guide tour of the museum mankind’s ancient dream of reaching distant galaxies, touching on infinity. Prices A journey through the human body Adult € 7.50 How do our senses of vision, hearing or smell work? Child € 5.00 What does your heart do all day long? Discover the hu- Groups of 10 or more adults € 7.00 man body anew from a very different perspective… Science Center – technology hands-on Opening times In the new Science Center you can experiment to your Daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. heart’s desire. Approximately 80 interactive stations Closed December 25 entice you to playfully investigate and discover, pon- der, try out, build… in short: to get your own hands on technology. A walk on the wild side From the polar regions to the tropical rain forest, from local riverscapes to far-away deserts, from bizarre creatures of the deep seas to legendary crystal treasu- res from the depths of the Earth – Nature remains the biggest adventure of them all. Route Please use one of the bus parking spaces near the city centre.

Advantages for bus travel companies

■ Special reduced group tariffs ■ Free admission for one travel guide per 15 persons ■ Spacious coffee restaurant for meal breaks Changes7/2012 and mistakes reserve. 10–11 Trick Fountains and Hellbrunn Palace History refreshingly different Tel. +43/(0)662/82 03 72-0 Fax +43/(0)662/82 03 72-4931 Email [email protected] www.hellbrunn.at

Hellbrunn Palace and its world-famous trick foun- Special events tains are unique and have hardly changed in ne- ■  Individual, exclusive tours upon request arly 400 years. The water squirts merrily out of all ■ July and August: Night tours of the Trick Fountains the nozzles and fountains, flowing and splashing at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. in its vain attempt at escape. Don't worry though, ■ Hellbrunn Advent Magic you'll get a bit wet but not soaked. It’s just lust for www.hellbrunneradventzauber.at life since 1615! Interesting facts ■ Original figurines from the Trick Fountains are on display in the palace ■ The ticket includes a tour of the Trick Fountains, tour of the Palace by audio-guide, admission to the ■ Spacious parklands with the “Wonderful Garden Folklore Museum of the Senses” – seeing, smelling, hearing, tas- ■ Tours of the Trick Fountains in 4 languages (German, ting and feeling – all the 5 senses can be activa- English, Italian and French) ted with the help of the element of water. ■ Tour of the Palace by audio-guide in 7 languages ■ Lovely children's playground (German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese and Russian) ■ The rooms and Orangery can be rented for gala ■ Folklore Museum: Tracht, crafts, piety and jewelry evenings, presentations and private celebrations ■ Reservations for groups requested ■ ■ Cosy restaurant "Gasthaus zu Schloss Hellbrunn" The Trick Fountains are wheelchair accessible in the courtyard with lovely guest garden ■ Salzburg Card and SalzburgerLand Card accepted Tel.: +43/(0)662/825608 Tour duration www.schlosshellbrunn.at ■ Trick Fountains: approx. 40 minutes ■ Tour of the Palace by audio-guide approx. 30 minutes

Prices Adult € 10.50 Children and classrooms (4–18 years) € 5.00 Groups of 20 or more € 8.50 Students (19–26 years) € 7.00

Opening times Route 1st April - 1st November A10 Motorway, exit at Salzburg South (Süd), direction Daily Anif/Salzburg. Public transport - bus 25 from Haupt- April, October 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. bahnhof main station. May, June, September 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. July, August 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Advantages for bus travel companies

■ We accept vouchers ■ Free of charge parking for coaches ■ Free admission for tour guide and bus driver Changes7/2012 and mistakes reserve. 12–13 Salzburg Open Air Museum A traditional open air experience Tel. +43/(0)662/85 00 11 Fax +43/(0)662/85 00 11-9 Email [email protected] www.freilichtmuseum.com

Located right in the middle of the Untersberg Natu- Special events ral Park, only 10 km from the city of Salzburg is the ■ Musicians’ days unique Salzburg Open Air Museum. 100 original buil- ■ Experience days dings used for agriculture, artisan craft and industry ■ Special exhibitions from over 6 centuries, charming farmer's gardens, ■ Folk dancing afternoons impressive exhibitions, customs and traditions and ■ Local customs festivities much more take the visitors back to a past world of ■ Incentives rural tradition. Visitors can take a comfortable ride on ■ Handicraft presentations every Sunday the new museum train through most of the museum grounds. Guided tours

■ Farms, brewery, village school, shops, blacksmith, Various guided tours on offer mill, sawmill, power station and much more Reservation required

■ Old tractors, steam engines, tools Tour duration approx. 90 minutes – shorter on request ■ Rides on the historic museum train (included in the price) Prices ■ Exhibitions and special shows Adult € 10.00 ■ Historical restaurants with guests’ garden and woo- Groups of more than 20 adults € 8.00 den bowling alley Classrooms, youth groups up to the age of 18 € 3.00 Every 21st person free of charge ■ Natural Kneipp facilities, farmer’s garden

■ House of sounds Opening times

■ Large adventure playground April - October Tues to Sun 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ■ Associate member of the SalzburgerLand Card July, August Daily 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Route Situated close to the border crossing Walserberg. A1 Motorway, exit at Salzburg-West or Wals/EXIT 297. No motorway toll when exiting Piding/Bad Reichen- hall.

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■ Tiered pricing with repeat visits or with large groups on request ■ Vouchers accepted and payment via invoice possible ■ 1 free of charge for every 20 fully paying group ■ Space for large groups ■ Additional entertainment offers available ■ Free parking ■  Refreshment possibilities Changes7/2012 and mistakes reserve. 14–15 Werfen Giant Ice Caves The world’s largest ice caves Tel. +43/(0)662/84 26 90-14 Fax +43/(0)662/84 2690-8 Email info@.at www.eisriesenwelt.at

The cave complex, created millions of years ago by Guided tours subterranean water courses, then later conquered by 1st May - 26th October ice, is in every respect unique worldwide: gigantic Entry to the caves only with guides. Guided tours halls alternating with narrow passages. Little figures take place every half an hour and when required carved in the ice interchange with looming sculptures of gigantic proportions. The melt water that trickles Length of tour in during the spring freezes in the cold cave area and Tour through the caves approx. 1 hour, 15 minutes, remains frozen on even the hottest summer days. Al- Entire time required from/to car park - 3 hours most the entire tour section is covered in ice. Prices ■ The cave system covers 40 km Cable car and caves ■ Viewing with portable carbide lamps and very light Adult € 20.00 magnesium lighting Child (age 4 – 14) € 10.00 ■ Cave temperature 0 °C – warm clothing and sturdy Groups of 15 or more € 18.00 shoes recommended Opening times ■ 20 minutes by foot from the visitors’ centre to the Ticket office (visitors’ centre) Valley Station of the Giant Ice Caves cable car May, June, Sept., Oct. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ■ Travel with one of the steepest cable cars in July, August 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ■ Another 20 minutes by foot to the giant entrance to Cable car (last ride to the caves) the caves at 1,642 meters altitude May, June, Sept., Oct. 3:20 p.m. July, August 4:20 p.m. ■ A climb of 134 meters in the caves themselves (1,400 stairs) Caves (last guided tour) May, June, Sept., Oct. 3:45 p.m. ■ All the paths are well secured with railings July , August 4:45 p.m. ■ Mountain restaurant Dr. Oedl Haus right next to the cable car station (+43/(0)6468/5248-12, www.oedl haus.at) with large terrace with view over the Valley and the peaks of the Hohe Tauern mountain range

■ On the way up – restaurant Gasthof Zaismann with great view onto the Werfen Fortress (+43/(0)6468/7251, www.zaismann.at).

■ Not suitable for disabled or frail persons!

Route From Werfen, situated approx. 40 km south of Salzburg, 5 km of surfaced access road (toll-free) leading to the Giant Ice Caves car park with visitors’ centre at 1,000 metres altitude. Buses are also permitted to drive up providing

they do not exceed 14 metres in length (legal restriction). Changes7/2012 and mistakes reserve. 16–17 Adventure World Grossglockner A natural experience in the Hohe Tauern National Park Tel. +43/(0)662/87 36 73-0 Fax +43/(0)662/87 36 73-13 Email [email protected] www.grossglockner.at

The most famous alpine road in Europe leads you into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, up to the New exhibitions: highest mountain in Austria, the Grossglockner at 3,798 m and its glacier, the Pasterze. This is a pure driving ex- ■ Permanent exhibition - the highest automobile perience and a natural adventure of a special kind on exhibition in the world "The Automobile's Story of 48 kilometres of high alpine road with 36 bends, and Success" at the Visitor's Center at Kaiser Franz Joseph's an ascent up to 2,504 metres in altitude! Here, there is Höhe. a unique world of mountains with blossoming alpine Open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., free admis- meadows, fragrant mountain forests, rugged cliffs and eternal ice. At the foot of the Grossglockner is the vanta- sion ge point, the “Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe”. ■ "Alpine Ecology" exhibition – unique exhibition in ■ Location “Fuscher Törl” with Clemens-Holzmeister the Alps: Alpine Nature Show Museum with bistro and memorial site (panoramic vantage point terrace) souvenir shop. ■ Hochtor: The highest point on the pass road. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., free admission. New: "The exhibition: The High Gate Pass - a Sanctuary"(soutern portal). Length of route ■ Natural spectacle “the Wonderful World of the Glock- ner meadows” with alpine flower nature trail Main road 37.6 km ■ Vantage point “Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe” with Edelweißstraße road (buses prohibited) 1.8 km visitors centre Glacier road 8.7 km - Permanent exhibition »The fascinating Ice & Glacier« and the special exhibition "The Automobile's Story of Highest altitude of main road Success«. Hochtor 2.504 m - Glockner Cinema - Wilhelm-Swarovski Observatory Prices - Gamsgrubenweg path: In the 6 Gamsgruben tun- Car € 33.00 nels there are interactive presentation points about Motorbike € 23.00 the Pasterze myth and the mountain treasures water, gold and crystal and at intervals you will be Groups (bus) rewarded with grandiose views onto the Pasterze Adult € 5.20 Children (6 – 15 Jahre) € 2.60 Minimum tariff € 36.40

Route Opening times Approaching from Salzburg: A10 to the exit , on the B311 to Bruck, at the by-pass turn right towards Beginning of May - End of October Fusch. Until 15th June 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Approaching from Kärnten: From Spittal an der Drau on the 16th June – 15th September 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. B106 towards Winklern, turn right towards Heiligenblut. From 16th September 6:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Advantages for bus travel companies Excluding owners access! ■ Drivers and travel guides free of charge Last admission 45 minutes before night-time closing. ■ Cash-free payment (incl. VAT bonus) possible with “regulars card” starting at a yearly turnover of € 500.00 Live weather: webcams on www.grossglockner.at ■ All the above-mentioned attractions can be visited at

no extra admission costs Changes7/2012 and mistakes reserve. 18–19 Kaprun Alpine Reservoirs Fascinating world of ice and water Tel. +43/(0)50313/23 201 Fax +43/(0)50313/23 209 Email [email protected] www.verbund.com/tourismus

■ Mooserboden Dam at 2,040 metres Experience the power of water and the eternal ice: on ■ Dam wall tours “the Interior Workings of a Dam” modern transfer buses from the Kaprun Valley to one of Austria's mountain regions most abundant with water. ■ “Electricity & Ice Adventure World” at Mooserboden – Deep blue lakes are waiting to be explored and the Gross- free of charge. glockner mountains afford unique panoramic views ■ Mountain restaurant Mooserboden with sun terrace ■ Hikes to the Fürthermoar-Alm mountain pasture Special events with fantastic view onto the Glockner range and the ■ Hikes and mountain tours peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park ■ Educational museum children’s programme ■ Associate member of the Zell am See/Kaprun Card Guided tours Wiesbachhorn ■ Dam Tour Mooserbodenn From groups of 15 or more One hour tour incl. guided visit to the Mooserbo- ■ Free of charge bus parking at Kesselfall Alpenhaus den Dam wall. Registration and tickets at the kiosk ■ Ascent and descent on transfer buses at the Mooserboden Dam. € 5.70 per person ■ Lunch (2-course meal) in the mountain restaurant ■ Power Station Tour Kaprun ■ Visit to the “Electricity & Ice Adventure World” (Reservation required) Tour of power station Kaprun in the valley. Ride to Price per person € 28.50 Mooserboden Reservoir and dam wall tour. Grießkogel Price on request. From groups of 15 or more Prices ■ Free of charge bus parking at Kesselfall Alpenhaus ■ Ascent and descent on transfer buses Adult € 19.50 Children (age 6 – 15) € 12.00 ■ Coffee and cake in the mountain restaurant Family ticket (parents + children up to age 15) € 39.00 ■ Visit to the “Electricity & Ice Adventure World” Group adults (from groups of 15 onwards) € 18.00 Price per person € 22.00 Group schoolchildren (up to age 15) € 9.30 Group schoolchildren (from age 15) € 13.90 Guest tickets, Alpine clubs € 18.00

Opening times End of May - middle of October Daily 8:10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Route Last ride up 3:30 p.m. Zell am See - Kaprun –tunnel by-pass at Kaprun, Operating times depending on weather! approx. 7 km to the end of the valley at Kesselfall Alpenhaus.

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■ Regulars bonus on request; free of charge bus parking ■ Bus drivers and travel guides free of charge admission! Changes7/2012 and mistakes reserve. 20–21 The Krimml Wonder World of Water A fascinating water experience for all ages Tel. +43/(0)6564/20 113 Fax +43/(0)6564/20 113-13 Email [email protected] www.wasserwunderwelt.at

Located right at the entry point to the Krimml Wa- Special events terfalls there's a veritable bubbling theme park, the ■ Presentation: “Krimml Cataracta” – everything Krimml Wonder World of Water with water in every about the Krimml Waterfalls form. Visitors can look forward to something ama- ■ Exhibition: “Waterfall Therapy” – improved lung zing, unique and yet to be seen! function and the sensational effect with asthma ■ At the House of Water there is a 3D presentation on Duration: 45 – 90 minutes the long and winding route of the water from the peaks of the Tauern range to the Krimml Waterfalls Prices including experiments and scientific information Adult € 7.00 and facts on the subject of water, a virtual water Children (age 6 – 15) € 3.50 surface and a water information board. Family € 15.00 Groups of 11 adults or more € 5.00 ■ Aqua Park: includes a number of attractions focu- Groups of children (age 6 – 15) € 2.50 sing on water; hands-on Aqua YoYo, Biotop, Aqua- These prices include the waterfall path fee! Max stations.

■ Multivision cinema (duration approx. 10 minutes) Opening times 1. May – 31. October ■ Souvenir shop, snacks and drinks Daily 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ■ Associate member of the SalzburgerLand Card The Gerlos Alpenstraße is open all year round.

Latest information: Route The Water-Wonder-World will be renovated Approaching from Zell am See: from the fall of 2012 to the early summer of Take the B168 in the direction of Mittersill, carry on to 2013. Krimml (B165) The exhibition could be closed at the begin- Approaching from Zillertal: ning of October 2012 and reopen at the end of Go in the direction Gerlospass via the Gerlos Alpine June 2013 (instead of May 1 as usual). Road to Krimml Gerlospass +43/(0)6564/72 61 Visit www.wasserwunderwelt.at for the latest information and rates. Advantages for bus travel companies ■ Extended programme in case of bad weather with the house of water and multivision cinema ■ Sufficient free parking space ■ Waiting lounge for bus drivers Changes7/2012 and mistakes reserve. 22–23 www.top7.at