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english 4 Kufstein – 40 km 7 Kramsach – 47 km 10 Innsbruck – 90 km Situated right at the border to In the largest open-air museum in Tyrol The busy capital of Tyrol is characteri- BRIXENTAL Germany this historic town has you have the possibility to get a general zed by the impressive scenery of the developed to a popular destination idea of authentic Tyrolean farmsteads mountain chain Karwendel. The for tourists. Kufstein’s landmark, the from different epochs. It shows how picturesque Old Town (pedestrian medieval fortress, was first documented life of the Tyrolean farmers developed precinct) holds, apart from many other in 1205 and is home to the world’s first during the centuries. The aim of this sights, the medieval “Golden Roof”. and biggest open-air organ, the special museum is to preserve Also worth a visit is the Court Palace, in „Heldenorgel“ (Heroes‘ Organ). architecture and rural life-style. which’s chapel you can see the “Black Men” bronze statues. For the ones who feel a thirst for knowledge Innsbruck Day Trips around the Brixental offers a wide range of museums. 5 Kitzbühel – 6-12 km 8 Silver mine Schwaz – 65 km 11 Großglockner – 80 km Every winter Kitzbühel becomes a Centuries ago Schwaz was a rich town The best way to get an impression mecca for many ski enthusiasts. Guests which acquired standing and greatness of Austria‘s highest mountain, the from all over the world come to see by mining silver and copper. Today you Großglockner (3.798 m), is on the the well known Hahnenkamm Race, can visit the mine by way of the mine Großglockner High Alpine Road. The one of the most treacherous and most train and experience the harsh condi- road leads you from Zell am See to the famous of all the downhill races on tions of the past. The journey back in viewing point Edelweißspitz (2.571 m). the World Cup circuit. Each year at the time is an unforgettable adventure for For the ones who want to experience the end of July, the Austrian Open Men‘s both, the young and the old. Also worth Großglockner on the calmer southern Tennis Championship (Generali Open) a visit is Tyrol’s biggest Gothic Hall side, it is to be recommended to take comes to town. This interesting mixture Church in the Old Town of Schwaz and the ascent from Heiligenblut via Salm- of Tyrolean tradition and the flair of a the Planetarium. Hütte (2.638 m) or via Stüdl-Hütte BRIXENTAL cosmopolitan city is well worth a visit. (2.802 m). Tourist Association Kitzbüheler Alpen-Brixental A-6365 Kirchberg in Tirol · Hauptstraße 8 6 Rattenberg – 45 km 9 Wattens – 75 km 12 Salzwelten Salzburg/Hallein – 98 km Telephone +43 (0)5357 / 2000 · Fax +43 (0)5357 / 3732 E-Mail: [email protected] · www.kitzbuehel-alpen.com With only a population of 440, this Worth a visit are the Swarovski Crystal Salt of Mount Dürrnberg is what gave medieval spot is the smallest town in Worlds, created by the famous Austrian the city and the state its name. Prince Brixen im Thale local office Austria. It was first documented in 1254. artist André Heller. They hold a unique Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau Dorfstraße 93, A-6364 Brixen i. Th. Being one of the few cities with a well mysterious world full of wonders and guides you through the Worlds of Salt Tel. +43 5334 8433-0 · Fax: +43 5334 8433-19 preserved medieval townscape, fantastical games around the crystal. and tells you about the “White Gold”, [email protected] Rattenberg has a very special flair. In The visitor enters the Swarovski Crystal which was already mined 2.500 years Kirchberg local office the 19th century several glassblowers World through the mouth of a giant and ago by the ancient Celts. The salt was BRIXEN IM THALE Hauptstraße 8, A-6365 Kirchberg settled down near the glazier’s work- lives an incomparable experience of the Prince Archbishop’s means to make Tel. +43 5357 2000 · Fax: +43 5357 3732 KIRCHBERG shop in Kramsach which had a 300 sounds, scents and lights. Salzburg one of the most beautiful [email protected] years glassblowing tradition. Today the cities in the world. WESTENDORF town is the centre of the Tyrolean glass Westendorf local office blowers. Schulgasse 2, A-6363 Westendorf Tel. +43 5334 6230 · Fax: +43 5334 2390 [email protected] www.kitzbuehel-alpen.com Inhalt: TVB Kitzbüheler Alpen-Brixental; Bilder: Archiv TVB Kitzbüheler Alpen-Brixental, A.Niederstrasser, M.Mitterer, Archive der Organisationen der jeweiligen Ausflugsziele ; Druck: Druck-Repro Brüll Saalfelden Starnbergersee Simssee A8 Rosenheim Chiemsee 1 Salzburg 85 km A1 Being Mozart‘s birth place, this town A8 holds international reputation and still SALZBURG today Mozart’s spirit seems to glide A8 A93 through the streets and lanes. Apart from the Residence, the House of A10 Nature and the Castle Hellbrunn, Tegernsee Salzburg Cathedral is without doubt the Bad Schliersee Reichenhall main attraction in the Old Town. A12 176 21 Hallein 305 Kochelsee 172 20 172 178 Walchsee 2 Krimmler Waterfalls 70 km Berchtesgaden Walchensee Speichersee 20 Zahmer Kaiser 305 Sylvenstein 176 With an elevation difference of 390 m, Kufstein 178 the Krimmler waterfalls are the highest Lofer Erpfendorf Waidring in Europe and a symbol for all the 181 Königssee beauty spots of the Nationalpark Hohe Hintersteinersee Kirchdorf Wilder Kaiser Piller- Tauern. For more than 100 years the 171 173 Scheffau St. Ulrich see waterfall path has lead to many viewing 311 Ellmau 178 St. Johann i.T. points and bridges, taking the Söll Going enthusiasts of nature very closely to the 164 Oberndorf nature spectacle. 178 161 A12 Reith b. K. Wörgl Hochfilzen Achensee 171 Hohe Salve 170 Schwarzsee Kirchberg Kitzbühel Kramsach Hopfgarten 170 Rattenberg Brixen 164 A10 181 Brixlegg Westendorf Aurach Saalfelden Bischofshofen 3 Wildlife Park Aurach – 11-20 km 161 Kelchsau 164 Aschau Jochberg 311 A very special experience for adults and children is the Wildlife Park in Aurach, Schwaz near Kitzbühel. In 1080 m above sea Kitzbüheler Alpen level you will find most local wildlife. 171 Zell am See 169 Zellersee During a walk through the largest wildlife park (about 40 ha) you can INNSBRUCK Hall 171 Wattens observe deer, lynx, ibex and wild pig. 161 168 311 168 A12 A12 Mittersill Bruck an der Bramberg Glocknerstraße 165 Neukirchen am Großvenediger A13 165 Krimml Glockner Zillertaler Alpen Glocknergruppe Hochalpenstraße Großglockner.