Salzburg Winter Experiences

SALZBURG WINTER EXPERIENCES

Left: Panoramic view of Salzburg ©Salzburg Tourism; Right: Horse-drawn sleigh ride © Fuschlsee Tourismus GMBH

SILENT NIGHT - HOLY NIGHT HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDE 24 December - 3p.m. - 7p.m. Regular tour (8 hours) Full-day Alpine Glacier Excursion & Sleigh Ride

Price includes: • Hotel pick-up and drop-off • Private 8-seater minibus or 4-seater Mercedes Limousine E-class transfer • Private driver-guide • Sleigh ride • Service charges, taxes & VAT Note: Warm clothing, gloves and warm shoes are essential for this tour!

Silent Night Memorial Chapel © Salzburg Tourism A full day excursion takes you along the The Christmas carol “Silent Night, Salzach River Valley past many of Austria’s Holy Night!” was heard for the first ski resorts. Near Schladming, location of time on Christmas Eve in 1818 in the the 1982 Ski World Championships, we St. Nikolaus parish church. Following ascend up to the ‘Steirische Ramsau’ You’ll hear the jingling bells on the the damaging floods of the 1890’s, Silent Night Memorial Chapel © Salzburg Tourism 1000m. above sea level at the base of reigns as the sleighs line-up across the St. Nikolaus’ church was demolished one of the Alpine glacier massives - the field and your winter sleigh-ride begins! and the Silent Night Memorial Chapel Dachstein! In the village there is time for Thousands of people from around A stop for refreshments is made along was built on the site and consecrated a stroll in the frosty air, and lunch (at own the world attend the ceremony the way where the horses rest and on August 15, 1937. expense) in one of the local inns. Your which concludes with the singing of you have the possibility to try some guide will inform you of the possibilities. the “Silent Night” carol in their own Austrian specialities. Hopefully, it will Every year on 24th December at 5 p.m., be a day that you will remember long a memorial service in honour of the language. A tour-guide will escort you by bus through the foothills of the afterwards! Excursion destination may creators of the Silent Night carol be altered due to snow conditions. takes place in front of the Silent Night Alps, along the Salzach River valley to Memorial Chapel. Oberndorf where you can participate in this touching Christmas celebration! Horse-drawn Sleigh Ride Prices From

Silent Night Regular Tour Adult Child* Adult Child - Holy Night Duration: 8 hours 123 81 Valid: 25, 26, 27, 28 and 31 Dec 2016, Price From 65 32 Child: 6-11yrs Duration: approx. 4 hours Private tour (4 hours): On application Silent Night Memorial Chapel © Salzburg Tourism

Advent Events in Salzburg

Salzburg Christmas Market | 17 Nov – 26 Dec 2016 With its traditional flair and ambiance the Salzburg Christmas Market is the perfect setting to get in-the-mood for Christmas! What began as a simple flea-market on Cathedral Square developed into one of Europe’s most famous Advent markets in the 17th century. In 1974, the Nikolaimarkt finally became the Salzburger Christ- kindlmarkt, or the Salzburg Christmas Market, in today’s unmistakable form.

Hellbrunner Adventzauber | 17 Nov – 24 Dec 2016 A romantic courtyard, a path lined by torches and an oversized Advent calendar are part of the Magic of Advent. An entertainment program between the orangery and the park will assure that Advent afternoons at Hellbrunn Palace are convivial.

Christmas Market on Mirabellplatz | 17 Nov – 24 Dec 2016 Thi market enchants visitors with its traditional charm. Fragrant scents, Christmas treats and lovely gifts create a romantic atmosphere to set the mood for Christmas.

Hohensalzburg Fortress | 25 Nov - 18 Dec 2016 A charming Advent market will be held high above the city’s rooftops in the courtyard of Hohensalzburg Fortress. Whether you arrive on foot or by funicular – it affords a stunning view of Salzburg and its Christmas decorations.

Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during certain Trade Congress meetings.