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Young Traveller Magazine 2019

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Enjoy the South of the Alps!

Hiking adventures and swimming fun starts in the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region right in front of your accomodation. Villach is situated at the border triangle of Austria, Italy and Slovenia - a place full of culture and joy.

Wonderful hiking trails, beautiful cycling paths and warm lakes with drinking water quality: the region around Villach is a true holiday paradise. Even better with the free Erlebnis CARD, you can experience an incredible range of sports and cultural activities for free!

Book your lodging for your holiday straight away!

All you have to do is choose your accommodation: in the immediate vicinity of Villach, directly on the beautiful lakes (Faaker See, Ossiacher See, Afritzer See, Vassacher See etc.) situated on one of the surrounding mountains.

Region Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See +43 4242 42000 • office@region-villach.at • booking.visitvillach.at

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“...ONE OF THOSE HOMES, CONNEMARA, WAS BOUGHT IN THE 1900S BY AMERICA’S “POET OF THE PEOPLE” CARL SANDBURG...”
“...ONE OF THOSE HOMES, CONNEMARA, WAS BOUGHT IN THE 1900S BY AMERICA’S “POET OF THE PEOPLE” CARL SANDBURG...”
“...THERE

ARE NINE BREWERIES, THREE WINERIES, TWO CIDERIES AND ONE MEADERY...”

“...THREE

WINERIES SHOWCASE THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE AND EACH IS A POPULAR PLACE TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON...”

Hendersonville

“...A HOST OF FESTIVALS ATTRACT HUGE CROWDS YEAR AFTER YEAR: LAKE MASCHSEE FESTIVAL, THE MARKSMEN’S FAIR...”

“...THIS EVENT IS A “HIGHLIGHT“ IN THE TRUEST SENSE – THE PLACE WHERE THE BEST PYROTECHNIC WIZARDS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD COMPETE AGAINST EACH OTHER...”

TIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

HANNOVER LIVING

“...FRANKFURT IS ALSO HOME TO GERMANY’S LEADING STOCK EXCHANGE, THE GERMAN FEDERAL BANK AND THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK....”
“...DURING WINTER, A STROLL ACROSS THE TRADITIONAL FRANKFURT CHRISTMAS MARKET PROVIDES VISITORS WITH A FESTIVE HOLIDAY ATMOSPHERE AND A BIT OF THAT OLD-WORLD CHARM...”
“...CITY

VISITORS WHO ENJOY RECREATIONAL AS WELL AS CULTURAL VARIETY, ON THE OTHER HAND, WILL QUICKLY FIND THAT FRANKFURT LEAVES NO HOLIDAY WISHES UNFULFILLED...”

“...THE

BRENTANOBAD PUBLIC POOL IS SCENICALLY SITUATED IN BRENTANOPARK. ITS MAIN SWIMMING POOL MEASURES 220M X 50M...”

“...HE SUNNY SUMMERTIME LOCATION ALSO HAS A BEACH VOLLEYBALL COURT AND TWO POOLS AS WELL AS MAGNIFICENT VIEWS OF FRANKFURT’S FAMOUS SKYLINE...”

Enyoj your time with the friends

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“...THERE, VISITORS CAN ENJOY DELICIOUS REGIONAL SPECIALTIES AND DIFFERENT KINDS OF WINE IN A GORGEOUS ATMOSPHERE. ...”
“...A GLASS OF WINE IN YOUR LEFT HAND, THE RHINE TO YOUR RIGHT – WHAT MORE COULD YOU NEED?...”
“...GET INTO CONTACT WITH THE SOCIABLE LOCALS AND DELVE INTO THE REAL MAINZ...”
“...THE ROOM USED TO BE AN AIR-RAID SHELTER DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR AND WAS LATER USED AS A WINE WAREHOUSE...”
“...VARIOUS OPEN AIR CONCERTS TAKE PLACE IN SPECIAL LOCATIONS INCLUDING THE HISTORICAL FORTRESS AND AN OPEN-AIR SWIMMING POOL IN THE CITY...”
“...AROUND SIXTY WINEMAKERS FROM THE REGION SHOWCASE THEIR BEST WINES IN THE BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS OF THE VOLKSPARK...”

SAVOIR-VIVRE ON THE RHINE

“...THE MOUNTAIN AFFORDS AN IMPRESSIVE PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE CITY, THE LAKE AND THE ALPS....”

Rigi

Explore Mount Rigi Now

“...TAKE THE UNSPOILED NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, WITH PLENTY OF SPACE TO LET YOUR SOUL SOAR...”
“...WITH EVERY DISH WE SERVE YOU THAT FANTASTIC VIEW...”
“...THE LARGE INDOOR POOL WITH ITS DEEP NICHES LEADS DIRECTLY INTO THE OUTDOOR POOL...”
Amazing Spa Places
“...RIGI RAILWAYS IS NOW IN POSSESSION OF ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST FLEETS OF VINTAGE ROLLING STOCK...”

VIEW TO A THRILL

Explore Mt. Rigi now !

ONLY 37 MINUTES FROM ZURICH OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR

“...BETWEEN THE REMAINS OF THE PAST, BOTH RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL, CAN BE FOUND CONCERT HALLS, CINEMAS AND FINE SHOPS...”
“...ALONGSIDE ITS TIDY PARKS, LIÈGE ALSO BOASTS PUBLIC GARDENS, WHICH LIE ON SLOPES...”
“...A SUPREME DISTRICT FOR PARTYING IF EVER THERE WERE ONE, EVENINGS IN LIÈGE ARE ALWAYS ENJOYABLE...”

“...THE CONNECTION TO THE MOUNTAINS IS NOWHERE MORE VISIBLE THAN IN THE CITY’S NORDKETTENBAHNEN CABLE CARS, WITH A STATION SITUATED MOST CONVENIENTLY WITHIN THE OLD TOWN...”

“...THE

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE WORLD PLAYGROUND KNOWN AS MUTTERERALMPARK, IS A MUCH-LOVED HIKING AND MOUNTAIN-BIKING PARADISE LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF INNSBRUCK...”

“...THE GROSSGLOCKNER HIGH ALPINE ROAD IS A PRINCELY JEWEL IN THE MIDST OF BEAUTIFUL NATURAL SCENERY AND A GRANDIOSE EXAMPLE OF GIGANTIC ROAD CONSTRUCTION...”
“...UP TO 140 DIFFERENT SPECIES OF PLANTS AND A SMALL NATURE SHOW CAN BE FOUND IN THE GLOCKNER MEADOWS BETWEEN THE RASTHAUS SCHÖNECK AND THE GLOCKNERHAUS....”
“...THE PANORAMIC TRAIL RUNS HIGH ABOVE THE MAGNIFICENT PASTERZE GLACIER AND DEPICTS THE MOUNTAIN’S MYSTIC AND “LEGENDARY” CHARACTER IN SEVERAL TUNNELS...”

EXPERIENCE THE

Where the path becomes the destination. Make your way high up to a cultural asset and natural jewel. The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is one of the most fascinating and beautiful excursion destinations and scenic roads in the world. Discover the heart of the High Tauern National Park and experience the uniqueness and the myth of the highest mountain in Austria.

TICKETS ONLINE AVAILABLE

48 km of panorama road

30 three-thousand-meter mountains

15 free exhibitions, 7 theme trails

14 restaurants & alpine pastures 4 playgrounds free guided tours

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