Town Guide VÖCKLABRUCK

INFORMATION, TIPS AND ADDRESSES

THE MOST ATTRACTIVE parts of our town WALK RIGHT IN TOUR of the best views TheVöcklabruckexperience begins in the town centre. The picturesque and livelytown centreisthe starting point for ajourneyofdiscovery into the history of the town on the riverVöckla –from Roman times through to the present day. STADTUWELNDCOSEHENSWÜRDIGKEITENME TO VÖCKLABRUCK

VÖCKLABRUCK IS UNIQUE. TOWN TOWERS VÖCKLABRUCK’S CHARM AND 2 The upper and lower town towers APPEAL STEM FROM THE TOWN’S don’tjust border the historical centreof Vöcklabruck. They arealso interesting LIVELY, WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE. artistic and historic-cultural monu- ments in their own right. These include the unique and intact heralds of the Habsburg Emperor,Maximilian I. During TOWN SQUARE renovation work in 1958 and 1966, 1 From time immemorial, the town frescos by the Tyrolean Court master squarehas served as ameeting place. builder,Jörg Kolderer werediscovered. Numerous markets and restaurants all The lower town tower features ablack, help to create alively environment whe- two-headed imperial eagle, the crests re it is apleasuretogofor astroll or do of Austrian hereditary lands and of abit of shopping. The town centreis Burgund, and an effigy of the Emperor. framed by rows of houses which date In the upper town tower two knights from late Medieval times, all of which aredepicted riding into town, as area arewell worth seeing. Their façades go crowned imperial coats of arms borne back as far as the Baroque period and by two lions and the coat of arms of the also have their roots in classicism. Austrian provinces.

3 MARIA SCHÖNDORF TOWN PARISH CHURCH OF CHURCH ST.ULRICH 3 Perched majestically on ahill in the 4 If you turnleft beforethe Upper oldest part of town and enjoying aprime town tower when coming from the position, this church served as the parish town square, you will arrive at the chur- church of Vöcklabruck until 1785. The two ch of St. Ulrich downtown after about unmatched towers arecharacteristic of 1000 meters. This two-bay hall church, this building, which was first mentioned in which is typical of the late Gothic pe- historic records in 824. In addition to the riod in Upper-Austria, has achoir with most precious object in the church of Maria reticulated and cross-ribbed vaulting Schöndorf, namely the „Beautiful Madon- and anave. The Baroque altars and the na“ –astatue of Maria created around pulpit areofred marble and date back 1430 by an unknown artist, the newly to the 18th Century. designed cemetery is also worth visiting. Opening times: 8-17 Opening times: 8-17 Church services: Church services: Sun. 10.30, Wed. 8, Thur.6.45, Sat. (May to October) 19.15 Sat. (Sept. to April) 18.30, during the Sun. 9.15 holidays, in addition Tues. and Fri. 8 4 CHURCHES IN VÖCKLABRUCK

CULTURAL HISTORY, LIVE Vöcklabruck‘s richpast is mirrored by the variety of different churches in the town. Themajestic church of Maria Schöndorf leads the way, with its new cemetery buildings and organ.

SIGHTS LANDMARKS from the past

DÖRFL CHURCH PROTESTANT ST. ÄGYDI CHURCH OF PEACE 5 The Dörfl church, as it is fondly called 6 This church was one of the first in Vöcklabruck, was formally Upper- Protestant sacred buildings to be con- Austria‘s first hospital and was built by structed after the Protestant faith was Pilgrim v. Weng in the 12th Century. recognised in Upper-Austria in the Originally constructed as ahospice, 19th Century.Designed by Viennese it is thought to be the thirdoldest of architect, Hermann Wehrenpfenning, its kind to have been managed by a it was built in the years 1871 to 1875. brotherhood and to have acquired Since 1981, the Protestant Church of significance. Since the renovation work Peace has been the proud owner of a which took place in 1980, the interior new organ with 22 organ stops. of the church has shone with its former Baroque brilliance. Opening times: 8-17 Church services: Sun. 9 Opening times: 8-17 Church services: Sun. 8 Tues.. and Fri. 8(no services during the holidays) 5 ARTAND

MUSEUM OF LOCAL HISTORY 7 The museum of local history in down- town Vöcklabruck is home to an extensive collection of prehistoric and folkloristic items from the region. The museum is housed in atown house constructed around 1500 and features buildings on stilts from Lake Attersee and across- section of agricultural and bourgeois life from Vöcklabruck’spast. The first floor is devoted to Anton Bruckner –and a separate memorial room to his biographer,Max Auer.

Hinterstadt 18, Tel: +43(0)676/84106699 or +43(0)7672/25249 Opening times: May to Sept.: Wed. and Sat. 10 -12, Oct. to April: Wed. 10 -12 Group tours (10 people minimum) even outside opening hours.

OLD TOWN WALL MUSEUM AND BLACK SMITH´SMUSEUM 8 In the Müller family‘s cellar in the Parkstraße, you can experience history at first hand. For the cellar is home to the largest intact part of the original town wall of Vöcklabruck. Moreover, this small, private museum features ashowroom with an old blacksmith’s works.

Parkstraße9,Tel: +43(0)650/7811013 Tours and visits by arrangement.

MUSEUM OF EXPELLEES 9 The Museum of Expellees is located in the Huebmer House on the Salzbur- ger Straße(Salzburg Street). It makes an important contribution towards the documentation of contemporary history.

Salzburger Straße8, Tel: +43(0)7672/24976 Opening times: April to October Wed. 9.30 to 11.30 Tours and visits outside opening hours by arrangement. 6 MUSEUMS IN VÖCKLABRUCK

HISTORY WHERE NEW meets old

TOWN TOWER AND TOUR OF TOWN WALL The two town towers areamong the most important landmarks of Vöck- labruck. The lower town tower (35m high) is open to visitors. It is worth climbing to the viewing platform which provides you with an excellent view of Vöcklabruck and the surrounding area. Twelve themed panels invite you to walk along the former old town wall.

Opening times: EveryWed. 10 -12, May to Sept. plus everyfirst Sat. in the month from 10 -12 Information: Tourist Office Vöcklabruck Tel: +43(0)7672/26644

TOWN GALLERY IN THE LEBZELTERHAUS 10 The town gallery of Vöcklabruck is the hub of cultural activities. It is one of the most visited exhibition buildings in the district. Every month, exhibitions by both Austrian and international artists are held here. Aroom in the gallery is availab- le to the Hausruckviertler Artists‘ Circle.

Hinterstadt 13-15, Tel: (Department of culture of township) +43(0)7672/760-217 Opening times: Mon. to Fri. 10 -12and 16 -18

GALLERY-CAFÉ B1C1 11 The coffee shop, which features a terrace directly above the river Vöckla, has long been established as acultural institution. Avariety of exhibitions and events guarantee this café’sinnovative and refreshing contribution to the cultu- ral life of Vöcklabruck.

Bahnhofstraße1,Tel: +43(0)7672/72770 Opening times: daily 9till 22, Closed Tuesdays 7 TAKE THE TIME to enjoy

Stroll across the charming town GASTRONOMY IN VÖCKLABRUCK squareofVöcklabruckand zest Vöcklabruck boasts amyriad of gastro- nomic delights. Come and let us pamper forlifewill be your companion. On you. Gourmets will find an extensive ran- market days youwill encounter ge of eateries in the Gastroguide produ- muchtoplease the senses as you ced by the Tourist Office of Vöcklabruck. stroll. Cosy cafés and restaurants TIP: Make someone happy by giving them in ahistorical ambience invite the fun of shopping and eating out with a youtorelax. gift voucher from Vöcklabruck. Vouchers arevalid in morethan 125 shops and res- taurants in Vöcklabruck and areavailable from the Tourist Office (see p. 23). www.stadtmarketingvb.at www.voecklabruck.info 8 SHOPPING &MEETING POINT

MARKETS IN THE TOWN SQUARE FLEA MARKET:this is the place to find things that you will find nowhereelse, The town squareofVöcklabruck also on the second Friday of each month serves as the market place. Framed by the (from April to October) two town towers and the historical rows of houses, this squarehas aspecial appeal, HORSE MARKET:anattraction for both ensuring that avisit to the market the young and old, with horses ranging becomes aspecial experience. from Fresians to Haflingers, held on the Wednesday beforeWhitsun each year WEEKLYMARKET:classical market offering FLOWER MARKET:Vöcklabruck in full everything your heart desires, every bloom –with organic gardener Karl Plo- Wednesday morning berger,inApril FRESH MARKET:seasonal specialities from CHRISTMAS MARKET:the magic of Christ- local famers, every Saturday morning mas in its full glory,during the Advent season

9 VARIETY AND QUALITY IN THE CENTRE OF VÖCKLABRUCK Astrong retail sector and an attractive Enjoyment is agiven if you shop in the mixtureofshops in the town as awhole lively town centreofVöcklabruck. No make strolling, sauntering and shopping matter whether you aresearching for in Vöcklabruck an attractive prospect. Our suitable boutiques, culinary treats or a shops arecharacterised by their friendly jewellery shop, shopping becomes an service, professional expertise and value experience here. With awell-balanced for money.The lively centre, dreamy mixtureofspecialist retail shops, bou- corners, cultural variety and the warm- tiques and service providers, Vöcklabruck hearted, open people all combine to make is the place to shop in this region. Vöcklabruck acharming place to meet!

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TOWN CENTRE shopping and aplacetomeet OFFERING VARIETY AND PLEASURE

SHOPPING AND STROLLING ARE REGARDED AS HUGELYIMPORTANT IN VÖCKLABRUCK. THE HISTORIC CENTRE, IN PARTICULAR, RADIATES ACOSY ATMOSPHERE. THIS IS APLACE TO MEET,AND THE NUMEROUS PUB GARDENS OFFER AHOST OF DELICACIES. IN THE CENTRE OF TOWN, OUTDOORS, THE FUN OF SHOPPING AND EATING OUT ARE AT THEIR MOST INTENSIVE!

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Culturefans PAYATTENTION ENJOYSOME TIME OUT

In its capacity as the district capital,Vöcklabruck offers awide-ranging and exciting programme of cultural events.From aNewYe ar‘s Eveconcert in the town hall to an open-air cinema, from an evening of cabaret to matinee performances and from wine festi- vals to carol singing.

TOWN HALL TOWN LIBRARY 12 Around 150 events areheld every 14 The best adventures take place in year in the town hall which is located our heads. Thereisample material to in the town squareinVöcklabruck. The stimulate the imagination in the town hall holds up to 760 people and is seen library located in the Lebzelterhaus. You as acentrefor cultural events. The pro- can choose between 6,300 novels, 3,650 gramme ranges from advent events for specialist books, 4,500 books for children children to concerts for OAPs, from new and youngsters, morethan 500 books in Austrian folk music to Chamber music, foreign languages and numerous CD- and from classical acting to cabarets. ROMs, audio-books, videos or games. Whether you aretheatrebuffs or music Alarge selection of specialist journals is fans, you’rebound to find something also available for your reading enjoyment. to your taste. Hinterstadt 13-15, Tel: +43(0)7672/760-248 Stadtsaalpassage at the town square 22a Opening times: Mon. 8-18.30, Wed. and Fri. 8-18 Kultur und Freizeit GmbH, Tel: +43(0)7672/255 66 www.voecklabruck.at Telephone contact before the beginning of events (approx. one hour): +43(0)7672/25651 Programme: www.kuf.at INFO ON EVENTS The team at the Tourist Office in VÖCKLA LIBRARY Vöcklabruck will be happy to answer 13 The Vöckla library is located in the any questions concerning cultural parish centreofVöcklabruck. Along with activities in Vöcklabruck. Events are the „reading room“ which belongs to it, also held at the Music School (www. it offers ample opportunity to browse and lmsvb.at), kultur akzente (www.kultur- read. This is, so to speak, an insider tip for akzente4840.org), Literaturkeller, fans of reading and those with athirst for Offenes Kulturhaus and the Arkadenhof. knowledge. The stock of books comprises novels, books for children and youngsters, Ticket sales and info: specialist books (including those of areli- Tourist Office Vöcklabruck gious nature) and videos for children. Mon. to Fri. 9-12:30, 14 -18 Pfarrhofgries 1, Tel: +43(0)7672/72608 Hinterstadt 14, Tel.: +43(7672)26644 Opening times: Sun. 9-12 www.voecklabruck.info www.pfarre-voecklabruck.at www.kuf.at

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THE JOYOFNATURE From the town centre out into the COUNTRYSIDE

Whether youare interested in sports or prefer to takeiteasy,Vöck- labruckoffers youboth aflurry of activity in the centreand rela- xation in the countryside.Adense network of walking and hiking paths and running tracks along theVöckla river,tothe „Hamischen Gatterl“ or through the forest beckonyou to enjoynatureand the great outdoors.

ANTON-BRUCKNER WALKING ROUTES IN AND CIRCULAR ROUTE AROUND VÖCKLABRUCK 15 Youcan retrace the footsteps of 16 Youcan walk, hike or run on the the great composer on acultural tour 12 routes which aremarked out. One through Vöcklabruck. For almost 40 popular scenic outpost in Vöcklabruck is years, Anton Bruckner spent apart of his the „Hamisches Gatterl“, cultural monu- holidays each year in Vöcklabruck visiting ment. Other routes lead to Altwartenburg, his sister,Sali. He was an honorary mem- along the Vöckla and Ager rivers, through ber of the Singing Society,celebrated his the forest or in the forest of Sonnleiten. 60th birthday here, and this is wherehe Aplan is available from the Tourist Office finished the first movement of his 8th which provides you with an overview of symphony.The 9stop-offs along this wal- all of the routes. king route tell interesting stories about Hinterstadt 14, the life of this famous Upper-Austrian. Tourist Office: +43(0)7672/26644

13 APERMANENT COMPANION HAPPINESS and high spirits

VÖCKLABRUCK LEISURE PARK Kneipp area, afresh air terrace, afirepla- 17 From action to relaxation, thereis ce room with an open hearth and ajuice always something going on here. The bar –aswell as ample relaxation rooms, swimming pool, sauna and outdoor pool solariums and infra-red cabins. Anyone areall located in the town park. Newly interested in asoothing massage, should renovated, they offer even greater fun in phone in now. the water for young and old alike: adven- Hausruckstraße25, Tel:+43(0)7672/24074 turepool, water slide, kids’ pool, beach Opening times swimming pool: volleyball court and 6,500 m2 of public Mon. to Fri. from midday,Sat., Sun. and green space. In the swimming pool, you public holidays from 9am can swim and splash as much as you Opening times sauna: Mon. from 13, wish all year round. In the sauna on the Tue. to Sun. and public holidays from 9am first floor of the swimming pool building, Opening times for outdoor pool: you will find seven saunas (two of which Summer season 9till 20 arelocated outdoors), aplunge pool, a For further information: www.kuf.at 14 LEISURE ,SPORT&NATURE

VÖCKLABRUCK CAN BE ENJOYED IN AVARIETY OF WAYS. MOMENTS OF PEACE AND RELAXATION, SPORTING CHALLENGES AND EXCITING FAMILY EXPERIENCES –FOR EXAMPLE, IN THE POPULAR INDOOR SWIMMING POOL OR AT THE LARGE INDOOR CLIMBING WALL.

VOLKSBANK STADIUM DISTRICT SPORTS CENTRE 18 The pre-Alps stadium has seats for 19 Constructed in 1985 as aschool morethan 9,000 visitors and is an ideal gymnasium, this building has since venue for many types of competitive become the town‘s indoor sports sports: from football to athletics to centre. During the week it is used by fistball, from table tennis to athletics to the neighbouring schools and clubs for shooting sports. Moreover,larger cultural training purposes; at the weekends the and sporting events also take place regu- hall often serves as avenue for sporting larly in the pre-Alps stadium. and cultural events.

Kunzstraße,Tel: +43(0)676/84106520 Schloßstraße, for information go to Tel: +43(0)7672/24837 Kultur und Freizeit GmbH, Tel: +43(0)7672/255 66 Information: www.kuf.at

15 VÖCKLABRUCK INDOOR TENNIS RIDING CLUB AND FITNESS 20 In Vöcklabruck, heaven on earth can 21 Hereyou will find everything under be found on the back of ahorse. In the one roof: tennis, climbing and fitness. Vöcklabruck riding club, thereare 10 Three indoor tennis courts, alarge clim- horses and five ponies just waiting on bing wall (see page 17, top) and amodern guests. The club has ariding hall, ariding fitness studio all offer numerous oppor- parcours and an area for dressage, and it tunities to participate in sport. Aerobics, offers numerous opportunities for horse the sauna or eating out –whatever visitors lovers: romantic treks, horse-drawn arelooking for in the way of exercise and carriage rides and therapeutic riding. relaxation, they will be happy here. Reitclub Vöcklabruck, Dürnau 1, Delta Sport Koller KG, Robert-Kunz-Str.2a, Tel: +43(0)650/7228382 (Gabriele Mayr) Tel: +43(0)7672/77600 www.deltasportpark.at

AFRESH KICK THE GREEN LIGHT forFitness &Vitality

GOLF CLUBS TENNIS CLUB Golfclub Attersee-Traunsee, Three golf courses in the district of 23 The tennis club in Vöcklabruck has Riedl 2, Regau Tel:+43(0)7672/222020 Vöcklabruck ensureyour golfing trip six outdoor courts. www.atterseegolf.at will be truly special: The Attersee-Traun- Am Tennisplatz 2, Tel: +43(0)7672/23244 see Golfclub in Regau has an 18-hole Attersee Golfclub Weyregg, Wachtbergstraße30, Championship Course with 73 par. FISHING IN THE RIVERS Weyregg am Attersee, Tel: +43(0)7664/20712 Set in abreathtaking landscape, the AND LAKES www.gcweyregg.at Attersee Golfclub Weyregg offers amag- 24 The sports fishing club in Vöcklabruck Golfclub am Attersee nificent view of Lake Atter (9-hole course is one of the largest fishing clubs in Austria. Dorfstraße57, with 68 par). As athirdoption, for more Nussdorf am Attersee Gmundner Straße75, Tel: +43 (0)7666/8685 golfing fun, thereisanew 18-hole Tel: +43(0)7672/77672 www.golfamattersee.at course in Nussdorf am Attersee. www.sab.at

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RUNNING COURSE CLIMBING CENTRE NORDIC WALKING DELTA SPORTPARK 22 Amagnificent, signposted network of 21 For anyone aiming high! Beginners routes with easy,short and moredeman- and advanced climbers will find an ding longer routes await fans of running outstanding paradise for climbers in or Nordic-Walking in the Pfarrerwald (fo- Delta Sportpark on atotal of 120 routes, rest). On the soft forest floor or hopping with all the grades of difficulty,covering from logs to rocks -the possibilities are 1,065 m2.Upper-Austria‘s largest climbing many and varied, and fresh forest air will centreoffers the whole family an exciting accompany you as you go! Please look experience –especially on rainy days. out for the routing –the area is varied Delta Sport Koller KG, and extensive, with numerous routes and Robert-Kunz-Str.2a, possibilities. Start: parking area on the Tel: +43(0)7672/77600 Gerichtsberg in Buchleiten www.deltasportpark.at

ICE SKATING, ASPHALT- GAMES, FUN AND OUTDOOR SKITTLING ADVENTURE PARKS 25 In the REVAhall, ice-skating is 26 Children‘s eyes will light up at the available during the winter months, from sight of the Jungle Playground in the town the middle of October till the end of park or the forest playground in the Dür- March (skate hire). During the summer nau. The educational naturetrain in the months, the hall becomes an asphalt Pfarrerwald, with its numerous stop-offs, skittling area serving as atraining and comes aclear first in terms of popularity competition centre. when it comes to the signposted walking routes (map in the Tourist Office). Young REVAHalle, Robert-Kunz-Str.2b, people can let offsteam in the Skater Park Tel: +43(0)7672/26600 or at the Football Fun Court –both of www.revahalle.at which arenear the swimming pool.

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TOWN OF SPAS AND LAKE WOLFGANGSEE AND EMPERORS |BAD ISCHL THE SCHAFBERG Bad Ischl is acharming town and the Thanks to the operetta of the same name cultural centreofthe Salzkammergut. by Ralph Benatzky,the “White Horse Inn at The imperial town is also aspa centre– Lake St. Wolfgang” is well known beyond steeped in tradition, yet with afeel for the borders of Austria. The hotel-restaurant the spirit of the times. To this day,the lies directly on the lake at the heart of the town still retains many of the features picturesque town of St. Wolfgang. On the that gave it its reputation as an imperial Schafberg railway,the steepest cogwheel town. At every turn, the visitor encoun- railway in Austria, one can climb the Schaf- ters reminders of the past when history berg, which is 1,780 meters high and one was written in Bad Ischl. The Emperor‘s of the most beautiful mountains, offering villa is well worth avisit. apanoramic view of the Salzkammergut. Distance: 77 km Distance: 48 km St. Wolfgang, Tel: +43(0)6138/22320 Bad Ischl, Tel. +43(0)6132/277570 www.stwolfgang.at www.badischl.at www.schafbergbahn.at

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VÖCKLABRUCK IS THE IDEAL STARTING POINT FOR DAYTRIPS. THE LEADING LOCAL ATTRACTION IS THE SALZKAMMERGUT.TAKE ASLOW-PACED BOATTRIP ON LAKE ATTERSEE OR DARE TO MAKE AN ADVENTUROUS JUMP ON THE HIGH ROPES COURSE –YOU’LL BE SPOILTFOR CHOICE.

ATTERSEE AND HIGH ROPE COURSE ATTERSEE-BOATTRIP AND TIPI VILLAGE Atrip to Lake Attersee is worthwhile! The The high ropes course and Tipi village in lake, which is 21 km long and 3km wide, Haining lie within sight of Lake Attersee. is ideal for bathing and the water is of drin- Under supervision and with instruction king quality.Itisone of the most beautiful from experts, you can test your own skills lakes in Austria and is most easily disco- and courage here. The high ropes course vered by boat. Youcan find the schedule combines an attractive outdoor adven- for the Attersee boat trips on the internet turewith unique experiences which or in the Tourist Office. Anyone wishing to one can subsequently put to good use enjoy the lake from above would be well in everyday life. It’sall about challenge, advised to undertake ahiking tour to the adventure, gaining confidence, testing Hochlecken or the Schoberstein. and expanding one’slimits. Distance: 11 km Distance: 16 km Ferienregion Attersee, Tel: +43(0)7666/7719 Haining (near to no. 4), Seewalchen www.attersee.at Tel: +43(0)699/17660925 Atterseeschifffahrt, Tel: +43(0)7666/7806 JanuarytoDecember 8-22 www.atterseeschifffahrt.at www.hochseil.at

19 FEUERKOGEL TRAUNSEE AND CABLE CAR GMUNDEN By cable car you will reach anever- From Vöcklabruck, Lake Traunsee can be ending hikers‘ paradise at 1,600m. Your reached in just 20 minutes. Situated at the level of fitness will dictate whether you foot of the Traunstein, this is the deepest go on agentle walk, ahearty hike or use lake in Austria (191m) and stretches for it as astarting point for various mountain 13 km. The picturesque town of Gmun- tours! The many different routes near the den and Schloss Orth (a castle) arelocated cable car station arebarrier-free and easy directly on the Northernshoreofthe Lake. to access with apram or wheelchair. Distance: 17 km Distance: 38 km Ferienregion Traunsee, Ebensee, Rudolf-Ippisch-Platz 4 Tel: +43(0)7612/74451 Tel+43(0)50140 www.traunsee.at www.feuerkogel.net WORLD OF SALT AMPFLWANG HALLSTATT LOCOMOTIVE PARK Hallstatt is the place to search for adventures of bygone days. Here, more Upper-Austria. Railway and Mining Mu- than 3,000 years ago, humans began to seum –the centrepiece of the locomo- extract salt –and today tunnels which are tive park is the large roundhouse with kilometres long lead deep into the inside the mighty steam locomotives, some of of the mountain. which arestill operational. Distance: 67 km Distance 15 km Hallstatt, Tel: +43(0)6132/2002400 Ampflwang im Hausruckwald Tel+43(0)664/5087664, +43(0)664 4344666 Opening times: April to October daily from 9a.m Opening times: 1May to 26 October Wed. to Sun., and public holidays 10 -17 www.salzwelten.at www.oegeg.at DACHSTEIN ICE CAVES OUTDOOR MUSEUM The ice palaces in the Dachstein areone STEHRERHOF of the greatest natural wonders of the Alps. Mighty glaciers, mountains of ice At the Stehrerhof you can experience, and chapels of ice provide awelcome at first hand, life as it was on afarm. contrast to the outside world Distance: 13 km Distance: 72 km Neukirchen an der Vöckla, Obertraun am Hallstättersee, Tel: +43(0)7682/7033 or 7017 Tel: +43(0)6131 531-0 Opening times: 1April to 31 October, Opening times: 1May to 26 October daily 10 till 17 daily 9.20 till 16 www.stehrerhof.at www.dachsteinwelterbe.at

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LEISURE FUN OBRA KIDS‘ WORLD NO LIMITS ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND and variety In OBRA KIDS‘ WORLD, it is fun to be a child with the numerous contraptions, houses, climbing frames, interactive game stations and water fun facilities Immerse yourself in crystal- which await children. Features include a clear water,enjoythe impres- mysterious knight‘s castle, avillage with sivemountain rangeinpeace afarmhouse, aschool, church, house con- and quiet or embark on an struction site and pets’ corner.Inendless water runs, children can decant, splash, exciting familyexcursion. pour,spray and section offwater –and let it flow.Young sailors will enjoy the rafts and ferry on the ponds. Tip: take your GRÜNAU AND swimming kit with you! For the courage- SCHMIDING ZOO ous among you, thereare towers looming 10m-high with hanging bridges at lofty In the Cumberland Wildlife Park, in Grünau, heights and fast slides. Further attractions: you can observe numerous wild animals a10m-high enormous pendulum swing, as you stroll. Meanwhile in Schmiding Zoo ajungle of swings and vines, aWestern giraffes, gorillas plus atropical house and an town, jump pads, acable car,aclimbing aquatic zoo await visitors. frame and lots more! NEW:acar tyre-water slide, an enchan- Distance: 37 km Wildpark Grünau, Grünau im Almtal, ted forest and amerry-go-round for the Tel: +43(0)7616/8205 oder 8425 younger visitors. Come and visit aparadise Opening times: April to Oct. daily 9till 18, playground: the OBRA KIDS‘ WORLD – Nov.till March, daily 11 to 16 made for playing in. www.gruenau-almtal.at Distance: 13 km Neukirchen an der Vöckla, Kirchenplatz 5 Distance: 61 km Tel+43 (0)7682/7105, Zoo Schmiding, Krenglbach Tel: +43 (0)7612/64977 Tel: +43(0)7249/46272 Opening times: in the holidays Opening times: daily 9to19Uhr,Nov.toMarch, daily 10 till 18 daily 9till 18 -only the aquatic zoo is open Other opening times at: www.zooschmiding.at www.obrakinderland.net

21 VÖCKLABRUCK IS WAITING ON YOU THERE IS AWHOLE LOT MORE TO BE DISCOVERED IN VÖCKLABRUCK. THE TOURIST OFFICE WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR INDIVIDUAL JOURNEY OF ADVEN- TURE. COME AND GET FURTHER TIPS AND INFORMATION AND ENJOY OUR TOWN.

HAVE FUN IN VÖCKLABRUCK –ATOWN THATOFFERS VARIETY AND PLEASURE!

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