BEST OF WACHAU GOLDCLUB ENJOY EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS FROM 3 NIGHTS ONWARDS. www.bestof-wachau.at © Andreas Hofer © Rita Newman Content YOUR GOLDCLUB ADVENTURE PROGRAM 6 _ 23 YOUR GOLD BONUS 24 _ 42 TERMS & CONDITIONS OF USE 43 YOUR DIRECT BOOKER BONUS 44 _ 55 WACHAU MAP 56 _ 57 ON THE MOVE IN THE WACHAU 58 GOLDCLUB ADVENTURE PROGRAM OVERVIEW 59 _ 60 3 © Rita Newman THE ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE WHAT DOES THE “GOLDCLUB ADVENTURE PROGRAM” HAVE TO OFFER? Get to know Wachau and the “Wachau people” personal- ly. Whether it be during a private tour of the vineyard or an idyllic boat trip – our adventure program offers you unique insights and tells fascinating stories. Participa- tion is free of charge for you and is valid weekdays from May 1 to October 27. WHAT IS THE GOLD BONUS? © Rita Newman You will receive your very own Gold bonus on a visit to the participating restaurants and partner companies during your holiday. It is different in every business: For example, it includes the hosts inviting you to a re- WELCOME TO freshing aperitif or sorbet or the audio guide is made available to you free of charge. That’s why you should THE BEST OF WACHAU always present your Goldpass and discover the diversity GOLDCLUB and distinctiveness of every business. It’s worth it. You YOUR TIME IS PRECIOUS TO US. amount on page 24. can find more information on this and the minimum You are taking the time to discover Wachau and spen- WHAT IS THE DIRECT BOOKER BONUS? ding three nights or more with a Best of Wachau host! Did you book directly with your Best of Wachau host and We would like to thank you for this by offering ex- not on a booking platform? As a token of our apprecia- tion, you will be given a treat chosen by your accommo- experience. dating establishment – from a bottle of wine or home- clusive benefits to make your stay an unforgettable You can look forward to the diverse adventure pro- information on your direct booker bonus on page 44. made apricot jam to a rental bike. You can find more gram, the individual Gold bonus and the attractive Your Best of Wachau hosts would like to wish you direct booker bonus. lots of fun exploring. 4 5 Taste lovingly handmade Wachau specialties direct- ly from the manufacturer or immerse yourself in the stories and history of the region and its personalities. Choose from the wide array of activities the extensive adventure program has to offer. WE ARE THERE FOR YOU PERSONALLY © Andreas Hofer Many of our hosts have a very special highlight to offer you. To make sure you don’t miss anything, we ask you to notify the event organizer promptly by telephone for certain program items with different registration periods needing to be adhered to. You may look forward to a unique experience if there are four or more persons taking part. A weekly overview of all programs on offer can be found on the last two pages to ensure nothing passes YOUR GOLDCLUB you by on your journey of discovery through the ADVENTURE PROGRAM Wachau.. Please note that the adventure program will not take place on public holidays and certain dates: WEEKDAYS FROM MAY 1 National Holiday (May 1), Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, Assumption of Mary TO OCTOBER 27 (August 15), National Holiday (October 26) The Best of Wachau Goldclub awaits you with many exclusive offers. Above all, the free of charge but all the more treasured Goldclub adventure program where your Wachau hosts are at your beck and call during the week and provide you with completely private insights into their Wachau. © Andreas Hofer 6 7 © Residenz Wachau © Rita Newman Adventure �rogram on Mon�ays: Adventure �rogram on Mon�ays: SUNBATHING INTO THE HEAVENLY ADVENTURE PROGRAM ADVENTURE ON SUMMER DAYS VINEYARDS AND BACK PROGRAM ADVENTURE 11 AM – 6 PM | Registration by no later than 10 am 3:30 PM | approx. 1.5 hours | Registration by Sunday at 6 pm People like to go for a dip on hot days. You can do this in a 450 m² Josi Rosenberger takes you on a tour of the vineyards in the most swimming pond at Residenz Wachau in a relaxed atmosphere. You beautiful spots of Weißenkirchen and introduces you to this unique can relax undisturbed in the spacious gardens, take a dip in the clear river and cultural landscape in an entertaining way. Finish off by natural pond or simply enjoy the sun. The relaxation programme enjoying a glass of wine right in the hotel’s very own vineyard. includes a refreshing sorbet and use of luxurious bath towels. Parking provided at the station! Residenz Wachau Gästehaus & Heuriger TURM WACHAU 3642 Aggsbach Dorf, No. 19 3610 Weißenkirchen, Auf der Burg 140 www.residenz-wachau.at www.turm-wachau.at Register by calling 02753/8221 Register by calling Tel 0664/2013850 TIP: Enjoy the view of the Danube TIP: We will gladly arrange a wine- as well as regional and international tasting at €7.50 per person after your dishes on our sun terrace. hike. 8 9 © Rita Newman Stift © Göttweig/Josef Herfert Adventure �rogram on Mon�ays: Adventure �rogram on Tues�ays: WINE AND APRICOTS – IN THE MIDDLE ADVENTURE PROGRAM ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE AND ENJOY OF THE DAY PROGRAM ADVENTURE 5 PM | approx. 1.5 hours | Registration by Monday at 12 pm 11: 45 AM | approx. 30 minutes | Without prior notice Everything revolves around wine and Wachau apricots for the Benedictine monks have been praying and working at the Göttweiger Aufreiter family! Visit the family winery with the apricot pleasure Berg since 1083. Hospitality is lived according to St. Benedict’s rule and guests are very welcome. A monk will collect you for the midday prayer, explain the procedure, answer any questions and accompany apricotfarm shop distillery and find and out taste all you sparkling need to apricot know about Frizzante, wine enticingand apricots you into the church. Gain an insight into the modern everyday life at apricotby watching nectar a shortand much film inmore! the basement cinema! Take a tour of the the monastery. 3511 Stift Göttweig Aufreiter’s vineyard and apricot pro- Meeting place: Entry to the museum in the ducts | 3506 Krems-Angern, Dorfstr. 92 imperial wing | www.stiftgoettweig.at www.weinhof.at | www.marillenweg.at Information: Tel 02732/85581-231 Register by calling 02739/2205 TIP: Aside from spiritual nourishment, TIP: Enjoy apricot dumplings and the monastery’s own products await you regional delicacies from Ilse Tanzer- in the monastery shop along with region- Aufreiter (reservation requested). al cuisine in the panorama restaurant. 10 11 © Rita Newman © Hotel Donauhof Adventure �rogram on Tues�ays: Adventure �rogram on Tues�ays: WACHAU CHOCOLATE EMMERSDORF ADVENTURE PROGRAM ADVENTURE TRADITION UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL PROGRAM ADVENTURE 1 PM | approx. 30 minutes | Without prior notice 4:30 PM | approx. 45 minutes | Registration by Tuesday at 11 am Hand-crafted chocolate creations from the best regional products Emmersdorf is rich in history and stories. Host Eveline Pichler has a come with a long tradition at Konditorei Hagmann lasting more lot to tell about these while showing interested guests “her Emmers- than 180 years. Find out more from the master confectioner in dorf”. This historic town center with the Kolomanistiege (St. Coloman person about chocolate manufacturing and savor the taste of Steps) and the Kramurigwölb Museum are pleasing to the eye and a the “Original Wachau chocolate”. Wachau apricot schnapps afterwards delights the senses. Hotel & Restaurant Donauhof Café-Konditorei Hagmann 3644 Emmersdorf, No. 40 3500 Krems an der Donau, www.pichler-wachau.com Untere Landstraße 8 Register by calling 02752/71777 www.wachauer-schokolade.at TIP: Treat yourself afterwards to a TIP: You can enjoy the delicious culinary experience with a typical coffee and cake during the presen- 3-course Wachau menu with a place tation for €6. setting at the price of €25. 12 13 © Hotel Schachner © Rita Newman Adventure �rogram on We�nesdays: Adventure �rogram on We�nesdays: MARIA TAFERL: A FEAST FUN WITH ADVENTURE PROGRAM ADVENTURE FOR YOUR EYES & PALATE ANIMALS PROGRAM ADVENTURE 11 AM | approx. 1.5 hours | Registration by Tuesday at 6 pm 4 PM | approx. 30 minutes | Registration by Wednesday at 12 pm A full program awaits you: an exclusive guided tour to the stunning The Langthaler family is very well known for its affectionate way panorama at Nibelungengau, aperitif beer at the Freys (freyswirtshaus.at), of handling pets of all types. This means you can learn everything a journey through history, a deep breath in the church square, a view of about the animals and the farm at the daily red deer feeding. People the basilica, a Maria Taferl digestive liqueur in the Genusswerkstatt young and old can also demonstrate their skills on the hotel’s own tasting shop (brennerei-schueller.at), and a light snack at the Schachners. natural bowling alley. Meeting point: Reception Hotel Schachner Bauer & Wirt Langthaler 3672 Maria Taferl 24 3644 Emmersdorf, Pömling 14 www.gasthaus-langthaler.at www.hotel-schachner.at Register by calling 02752/71427 Register by calling 07413/6355 TIPP: Take the opportunity to have lunch TIP: We will be happy to prepare in Maria Taferl. You should also buy an a “plate of Wachauer delicacies” for 2 people with farm-based specialties family as a “Mitbringsl” – a souvenir gift. incl. 2 glasses of wine for €26.80. award-winning fine brandy from the Schüller Due to company holidays, there will be a break in the adventure program 14 15 from 29/7 to 8/8/2019 and from 3 to 18/8/2020.