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Austrian Bike Adventure 2014 Salzburg to Wednesday, June 11–Monday, June 23, 2014 • Hosted by Luisa and Peter Forsgren REGISTRATION FORM • CLIP AND MAIL Luther College Austrian Bike Adventure Important: A valid passport is required for travel on this trip. We invite you to join Luisa and Peter Forsgren ’82 on this Austrian Bike Adventure, June 11–23, 2014. Price: Double occupancy per person: $1950, land only. (Single supplement, $250.) Price includes accommodations, breakfast daily and nine dinners, bike rental, ground transportation, luggage portage, and entrance fees to tour sites. Costs may fluctuate depending on exchange rates for the dollar and Euro. Does not include flight arrangements. The tour will begin and finish in Vienna, Austria.

___We wish to reserve ____ spots on the tour. A deposit by Thursday, January 30, 2014, of $500 per person is required to reserve the tour. Final pay- ment is due on or before Friday, May 9, 2014. Space is limited to 16 participants and reservations will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Complete registration form above. Mail, with the deposit of $500 per person, to Sherry Alcock, Alumni Office, Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101. Contact Sherry Alcock with questions at (800) 225-8664 [email protected] u. TOUR HOSTS LUISA AND PETER FORSGREN ’82 DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

Luisa and Peter Forsgren ’82 have led Wednesday 11 June Flight to Vienna international experiential adventures to Nepal, France, Spain, South Korea, Malaysia, Austria, Morocco, North American Rockies, and have Thursday 12 June Vienna been leaders of six Habitat for Humanity building projects in Braga, Portugal. During Bikers arrive in Vienna. You’ll have time for a the past two summers they have guided two stroll through the center of this fascinating city. Luther College alumni tour adventures on the A city tour by bus is available and bookable at Portuguese Camino to Santiago, Spain. that time. In the evening we’ll enjoy a Welcome The Forsgrens invite you to discover Austria Dinner at Melker Stifkeller, Schottengasse 3, by bike on the Luther College Austrian Vienna. Welcome dinner. Adventure 2014. This classic journey allows you to explore the heart of the Austrian culture and natural beauty. Friday 13 June Vienna to Salzburg by train Peter Forsgren was born in Mussoorie, India, Take a morning stroll on your own in the first and moved to Spencer, , in 1972. After district of Vienna. We’ll take an afternoon train graduation, he joined the Peace Corps as a to Salzburg, and enjoy an evening concert in the teacher in Nepal. He continues to enjoy the home city of Mozart. (B) Nepalese walking tradition as he and his wife, Luisa, explore the world. Saturday 14 June Salzburg On July 4, 1986, Peter met his wife, Maria Luisa Spanish and Peter teaches physical education Today we’ll explore this bike-friendly, well- Vasconcelos Forsgren, in Larvik, while and health at the American International School preserved old city in a guided bike tour. (B,D) they were studying at the of Oslo. of Vienna for the past 10 years. Luisa and Peter They have two sons, Jonathan and Phillip, who have taught together at the following Inter- were born in Taipei, Taiwan, and graduated national schools for the past 29 years: Taipei Sunday 15 June Cycling Day 1 from the International School of Vienna and at- American School, Republic of ; Interna- tended Ohio . tional School of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Miami Salzburg–Attersee, Unterach, 60 km Luisa Forsgren is a Portuguese citizen and was University, Oxford, Ohio; and Rabat American Cycling along the old railway line, Bad Ischler, born in Mozambique. She has been teaching School, Morocco. you’ll reach the Mondsee and then the slightly rolling hills of the Attergau and Attersee. This TOUR SUMMARY popular recreation area is preferred by locals and tourists alike. (B,D) The 2014 Salzburg to Vienna Bike Adventure with Luther alumni and friends of all ages and begins in Vienna with a brief orientation before locations. we embark by train to Salzburg. Well-preserved, To ensure that you fully enjoy your adventure, Monday 16 June Cycling Day 2 historic Salzburg offers a warm welcome as we be ready to bike for up to four hours a day, but Attersee–Traunsee, Gmunden, 55 km wander the cobblestone streets and relax with certainly at your own speed. We will want to ’ spectacular views of the Alps classic vineyards anticipate a variety of weather conditions, ter- Today s ride is through the romantic valley of ’ and unblemished countryside. rain both up hill and down, but with only a small Weißenbachtal to Lake Traunsee. We ll transfer Our bike journey back to Vienna will consist of on-board kit of daily essentials and water. by boat or train to Gmunden, an old imperial a rejuvenating mix of natural beauty, enchant- city connected with the salt industry and salt The bike route will be mostly flat with some hilly spas. (B,D) ing history, and the camaraderie of wonderful stretches in the Salzkammergut; completely people supporting one another in a magically flat in the Danube valley. We will rent bikes in peaceful and physically inspiring journey. Salzburg. Bring your helmet! Tuesday 17 June Cycling Day 3 We’ll eat fresh, delicious foods and experience Gmunden–Wels, 31 km + train ride the thrill of challenging ourselves—and succeed- Deadline to register for tour: ing! Besides meeting bikers on the trail from January 30, 2014 This leg of the journey leads us through the all over the world, we will build relationships Number in tour: Maximum of 16. villages of Laakirchen and Steyrermühl and on

SALZBURG–VIENNA to Lambach. In Lambach we’ll take the train to Sunday 22 June Highlights of Vienna WHAT ’S INCLUDED? Wels a former Roman trading center. (B,D) On this final day of exploration, ’we ll take in the Wednesday 18 June Cycling Day 4 Morning Mass concert, the Demels Royal Café, ACCOMMODATION: Middle-class three-star Linz–Region of Grein, 60 km and the Schönbrunn Palace. We’ll reminisce hotels or inns. about our journey at our farewell dinner. (B,D) SERVICES INCLUDED: We’ll enjoy a visit to the monastery in St. Florian and stop by one of the oldest towns in Austria, • Eleven breakfasts and nine dinners the village of Enns. Your final destination today Monday 23 June Vienna • Daily luggage transport; one 20-kg (44 lb.) is the romantically village of Grein and suitcase per person its oldest existing Austrian theater. (B,D) This is departure day unless you’ve extended your stay in Vienna. We hope you do; there is • Transfer by ship or train on the Traunsee much to experience in this great city and its (includes bike) Thursday 19 June Cycling Day 5 surroundings! (B) • Transfer by train from Lambach to Linz Grein–Wachau, Mitterarnsdorf, 63 km This itinerary may change slightly to (includes bike) accommodate for serendipitous experiences Passing through the regions of Strudengau • One bottle of wine per room in Wachau that may occur along the way. and Nibelungengau, we will reach the famous • Transfer by train from Tulln to Vienna Wachau, recently nominated as an UNESCO (includes bike) World Culture Heritage Area. We’ll visit the COST SUMMARY unique Benedictine monastery of Melk and • Train from Vienna to Salzburg (bike not sample local wine at one of the “Heurigen,” a $1,950 per person included) typical Austrian wine tavern. (B,D) • Public transport Double occupancy, $250 single supplement • Schönbrunn Palace Does not include flights to and from Vienna. Friday 20 June Cycling Day 6 Participants are responsible for securing their • Handlebar bike bag with travel book, maps Wachau–Vienna 65 km + train ride own flights. and informational material (one per room) We’ll cycle though several historical villages: Tour limited to 16 participants. • Luther College biking jacket Weißenkirchen, Dürnstein and then on to the Registration deadline is Thursday, January 30, • Bike: 21-gear trekking model, equipped ’ medieval town of Krems. In Tulln, we ll transfer 2014. with front and back brakes, pannier, repair by train to Vienna, “City of Music.” (B,D) kit, and bike computer A $500-per-person deposit is due with registration. NOT COVERED: Flights to and from Vienna, alcoholic drinks with meals Saturday 21 June Day of rest in Vienna Travel insurance is recommended and can be Your day is open to visit world-class museums or purchased through a variety of vendors online. OPTIONAL: Electric bike with unisex frame for an slow down to experience coffee where ’s extra $100, U.S. café culture was established. (B) For more information, contact: Sherry Alcock, executive director of alumni relations Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101 • [email protected], (800) 225-8664