Central Europe Selection Austria Czech Republic Hungary Germany Slovenia Slovakia In a traditional horse-drawn carriage on Heldenplatz © WienTourismus/Peter Rigaud Austria > Vienna > Hotels esterhazy.at Esterházy Palace, Eisenstadt Haydnsaal, Esterházy Palace Forchtenstein Castle Selektion Vinothek Burgenland Be our guest at Esterhazy and enjoy one of our princely packages. We offer exhibition tours, day trips, concerts, wine tastings and culinary delights. 2 Editorial Mondial Office in Baden near Vienna, 1968 Dear partners and friends of the Mondial family, 2016 is the year of jubilee for Mondial. Thanks to our emplo- yees’ commitment and excellent long-lasting service-provider partnerships we are celebrating our 50th anniversary this year. Mondial has always moved with the times therefore, we would like to take this special birthday as an opportunity to give our Central Europe Selection a new look and design. So you will, for example, find a broad selection of itinera- ry suggestions in each destination. And, when flipping through the pages you will repeatedly stumble over the beautiful faces of our multi-cultural team, who provides you with their very special insider-tips for the selected destina- tions. Your clients want to add a personal touch to their journey? Rely on our Gregor Kadanka Destination Specialists – they create bespoke experiences. Benefit from our specialist know-how as well as from a tourism company’s President complete range of services – be assured your valued clients will be in best hands with us at Mondial. Gregor Kadanka 1 Mondial DMC Team Vienna Mondial DMC – what sets us apart Mondial makes your world go round It is easy to make an Last year we booked the perfect room mo- Take advantage of a one-stop shop. Get all Continuous network in Central re than 300.000 times and served satisfied services from one source for individuals as Europe customers in Austria, Germany, Hungary, well as for groups, whether it be a hut in offer, but to select the Five decades of continuous development the Czech Republic and Slovakia. the Alps, a large conference hotel in Vien- have left its mark and created a network na, a traditional restaurant in Budapest, a in Central Europe with offices in Vienna, right one for your Conveying destination know-how is not beer expedition in Prague, curry sausage Baden, Salzburg, Budapest, Berlin and our core business, but we see ourselves tasting in Berlin, a Sound of Music tour in Prague. We are very close to the product, customer is an art. as your partner within the destination, Salzburg, tourist “must-see” attractions we know our suppliers personally, we take adjusting to your needs and meeting your in Central Europe, exclusive group trips to care of your guests on site and are able to demands. the world heritage region Wachau or just a react very quickly to changes. We are consultants and managers, decisi- simple sightseeing tour. on makers and trouble-shooters, we speak Our employees speak your your language and provide full service Consulting for your sales success with a constantly expanding network in Our service is not limited to the sale of language Central Europe. services, we rather consider ourselves as Specialists from all around the world your advisor. We are your partner, using form a multicultural team at Mondial. As a Destination Management company we Full service Destination business opportunities in a fast-growing tourist destination to your advantage. speak your language and know how your Management Company customers tick. From Andrea, Irina, Thi, Of course you can book a hotel with us, We consciously use our resources to Ragna, Sören to Wolfgang and Xiao Rong but then you just use a small part of our meet the rapidly changing challenges in to name only a few – all of them are more offer. We know how your customers tick, tourism. We deliver customized all-in-one than happy to fulfil your needs. therefore we selected our services and ne- solutions from the online booking tool to gotiated them for you with a keen sense. joint marketing activities. 2 Mondial DMC Mondial makes your world go round Quality that comes with time At Mondial, four business divisions are Mondial Corporate Events & Mondial Congress Management united under one roof, interlocking and Incentive The stunning facts and figures of complementing one another like the Here, you can expect personal attention Mondial‘s Congress Management depart- wheels of a clock. Thus, our clients are able as well as comprehensive services for ment speak for themselves. With over to benefit from specialist know-how as your event: from travel arrangements and 2000 congresses organised to date, many well as from a tourism company’s comple- accommodation to social events as well loyal clients and friends have been made te range of services. Since its founding in as expert event production and on-site along the way both nationwide and from 1966, Mondial has – due to its employees’ support, we are by your side all the way, all around the globe. The Congress Ma- commitment – grown continuously into as a reliable partner. Corporate Events and nagement team covers all corners and will the largest privately owned travel com- Incentives revert to experiences gained in leave no stone uncovered when it comes pany in Austria, with numerous branch 2000 corporate events – so that your event to the strategic planning and implementa- offices all across Europe. Then and now, is a unique experience. tion of made-to-measure concepts to fit all the family owning Mondial contributes your participant’s needs. From budgeting personally to guarantee continuity, reliabi- Mondial Travel Management and financial planning to on-site ma- lity and quality. nagement, Mondial has been setting new More than 20 employees, located in 4 standards of excellence since 1966 in the That quality has found public recognition offices, are currently committed to the field of Congress Management. on several occasions, e.g. through the ISO smooth running of all Business and Leisure 9001 Quality Management Certificate or trips 24/7. From rental car bookings to the National Coat of Arms Award, besto- flights, trains, hotels and Visa services, our Mondial Location Finder wed by the Republic of Austria in recogni- team of experts is ready and willing to From aircraft hangars to stylish roof-top tion of Mondial’s exceptional contribution assist in making your journey as comforta- bars or small countryside seminar hotels. to Austria’s economy. ble as possible. Let Mondial’s Location Finder pinpoint the perfect setting for you. With an ever-grow- Clockwork perfection and reliability serve ing database of hotels, meeting rooms as our guiding principles, these demands and restaurants, you are certain to find a we strive to meet every single day. location fitting your needs. Team Budapest & Prague 3 Europe w Welcome to Central Europe Austria, Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia Brimming with important cultural monuments and spectacular architecture, the enchanting Central Europe has endless opportunities to explore on offer. Be immersed by Austria's superb musical heritage, experience Hungarian tra- ditions, step back in time in the fascinating castles of the Czech Republic, try culinary delicacies in Germany, explore historic lanes and buildings in Slovakia and enjoy some vitamin “sea” in Slovenia. Contents © WienTourismus, Peter Rigaud 12 AUSTRIA 100 CZECH REPUBLIC 21 Vienna 102 Prague 39 Lower Austria 105 HUNGARY 45 Burgenland 107 Budapest 48 Styria © SalzburgerLand 56 Upper Austria 110 SLOVAKIA 60 SalzburgerLand 71 Tyrol 112 SLOVENIA 80 Carinthia 86 Vorarlberg 114 MICE SERVICES © Tirol Werbung, Lisa Hörterer 90 GERMANY 119 BEST TREATMENT 93 Munich BY MONDIAL 96 Berlin © Österreich Werbung, Wolfgang Zajc Impressum: Mondial GmbH & Co. KG Operngasse 20b, 1040 Vienna, Austria Print: Friedrich VDV, Vereinigte Druckereien- und Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, Linz Graphic Design: RAUM3 | print.web.mobile Cover: WienTourismus, Photographer: Peter Rigaud Photos and texts are kindly supported by Austrian National Tourist Board, Vienna Tourist Board, German National Tourist Board, Czech Tourism, Hungarian National Tourist Office, Budapest Tourism and all other federal, regional and city tourist offices. The categorization of the hotels (***-*****) corresponds to the country standards. 4 Europe w EUROPE at a Glance Hamburg Berlin Berlin Dresden Germany Prague Czech Republic Prague Slovakia Bratislava Munich Salzburg Vienna Vienna Baden Budapest Zell am See Budapest Austria Ljubljana Hungary Slovenia Mondial Offices 5 A Selection of City and Round Trips 41 Apricots and Vineyards 81 Pure Nature in Carinthia Exploring the picturesque Wachau Valley Experiencing nature step by step Countryside 46 Arts & Culture 61 Magical Lake District in Harmony with Nature Crystal clear lakes and breath-taking mountain panoramas 47 About Castles, Palaces and Vineyards 72 Tyrol A tour through Austria’s Sunshine Province Heart of the Alps © Österreich Werbung, Popp Hackner 24 Vienna by E-Bike Exploring Vienna the exceptional way Sports & Activities 81 Hiking in Carinthia Lush green meadows, crystal clear lakes and hiking trails to be discovered 85 Klagenfurt and the Carinthian Lake Paradise Discovering the all-year-round lake experience © Österreich Werbung, Mallaun © Österreich Werbung, Himsl 8 Imperial Capitals Tour 91 Right across Germany Imperial Vienna, vibrant Budapest and the From Berlin via Dresden and Nuremberg Art, Culture & Lifestyle melancholic Prague to Munich 10 In the Heart