Interesting tourist attractions
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Eventful variety in
AUSTRIA & THE CZECH REPUBLIC BLOCKHEIDE NATURE PARK
HUKI - CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP
PRIVATE BREWERY ZWETTL
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WALDVIERTEL RAILWAY
GLASS FACTORY WALDGLASHÜTTE
CASTLE ROSENAU
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BLACKSMITH LIVING MUSEUM ALTE HUF- UND WAGENSCHMIEDE
GLASS FACTORY
SONNENTOR
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GLASS & STONE MUSEUM GMÜND
KÄSEMACHER-WORLD
RAPPOTTENSTEIN CASTLE
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CITY OF GMÜND
TRACHTEN OUTLET
ALTENBURG ABBEY
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BAUMANN DEKOR
HEIDENREICHSTEIN CASTLE
ROSENBURG CASTLE
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BACKHAUSEN
NATURE PARK HOCHMOOR SCHREMS
NOVÉ HRADY
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CHURCH OF PILGRIMAGE IN HOHENEICH
WEITRA CASTLE
TŘEBOŇ
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THE SCHREMS BREWERY
PAPER MILL MÖRZINGER
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE
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WALDVIERTLER SHOEMAKER’S SHOP
POWER ARENA GROSS GERUNGS
ČESKÝ KRUMLOV
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MUSEUM OF ART
NEBELSTEIN
HLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU CASTLE
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SCHREMS UPLAND MOOR NATURE PARK
ZWETTL ABBEY
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IN THE SURROUNDINGS OF OUR HOTEL
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Fun without borders
ON YOUR ACTIVE HOLIDAY
GOLFCLUB WEITRA
SOLE-FELSEN-SPA
CHILI GYM GMÜND
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GOLFCLUB HERRENSEE
BATHING BEACH GMÜND
TENNIS COURTS
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GOLFRESORT HAUGSCHLAG
POND MITTERTEICH
BIKE RENTAL
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GOLFCLUB THAYATAL-DROSENDORF
LIDO MOORBAD
FUN BIKE TRAILS
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BATHING POND HAUSSCHACHEN Page 90
HERRENSEE LITSCHAU
CULINARY ART IN THE SURROUNDINGS
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OTTENSTEIN RESERVOIR
NÖ CARD - TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
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IN WALDVIERTEL
Blockheide
THINGS TO KNOW BLOCKHEIDE NATURE PARK Granit boulders, birch groves, Scots pines, heather and a pool determine the character of the landscape in the nature park. There are unique and naturally formed natural monuments, such as Christophorusstein (stone of Saint Christopher), Teufelsbett (devil’s bed), Teufelsbrotlaib (devil’s loaf), Koboldsteine (elves’ stones) and Grillensteine (tiny stones) and famous rocking stones. LANDSCAPE & STONES - There are not only huge granite remains, weeds of Lower Austria,
stemless gentians on dry grassland, but also granite which is also on mountain ridges today. MYTHOLOGY - After creation of the world, God wanted to collect the stones located in Manhartsberg. He tied around
an apron and began to work. In the immediate vicinity of Blockheide, the apron got torn and stones fell to the ground. Nevertheless, he was tired, left them here and went home. This is how he forgot the stones, therefore they are still here.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 1.1 km Opening hours: Observation tower: May - September from 10.00 a.m. - 6 .00 p.m. April & October from 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. • Blockheide: all year long Guided tours: May - September, every Saturday are special tours meeting points & registration at the observation tower till 1.45 p.m. or per telephone • length ca 2½hour guided tours for groups after agreement per telephone Price: Adults € 5.50 • Students € 3.50 Address: Telephone: E-mail: Website: 6
Schremser Straße 6 • 3950 Gmünd +43 (0) 680 5062 837 blockheide@gmuend.at www.blockheide.at
Blockheide
NATURE PARK
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Waldviertel Railway
THINGS TO KNOW ON ROMANTIC RAILS … you can discover Waldviertel. Explore the ”far north” of Lower Austria on narrow-gauge tracks and enjoy the comfort and exceptional travelling style of yesteryears. For more than 100 years the steam and diesel engines have been going between Gmünd and Groß Gerungs, Gmünd and Litschau. Allow yourself to be led through enchanting landscape of Waldviertel on the railway which is 68 km long. A trip with the narrow-gauge track is an original and strong experience. As strong as Waldviertel itself. No matter if you are looking for culinary art and culture, romance or adventure – a varied program of events offers the right solution for everyone. A wide range of offers covers a single journey up to packages. Various thematic journeys enable you to experience most beautiful characters of Waldviertel. Steam and diesel engines are driving in turns from May to October on Saturdays, Sundays & bank holidays. In addition, they are driving also during the week in summer.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 700 m In operation: early May – end of October Timetables: Timetables are available on the reception or as PDF on the website of the Waldviertel Railway Address: Bahnhofplatz 2 • 3950 Gmünd Telephone: +43 (0) 676 5662 448 E-mail: waldviertelbahn@noevog.at Website: www.noevog.at/waldviertelbahn
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The narrow-gauge
WALDVIERTEL RAILWAY
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Blacksmith museum Alte Huf- und Wagenschmiede
THINGS TO KNOW LIVING MUSEUM – ALTE SCHMIEDE The living museum “Alte Huf- & Wagenschmiede” (Old farriery and blacksmith of horse wagons) is located in one of the oldest houses on the town square of Gmünd. It was already mentioned in a document in 1596 for the first time. It was established before this date indeed, probably at the same time with the house. Alte Schmiede is a typical blacksmith’s shop where horseshoes and wagon wheels of wood are made. The blacksmith’s shop is completely in working condition. 2 bellows – one pear-shaped and one cylindrical – as well as an old stone, which had been used for creating iron tyres for wagon wheels, are curiosities. You can choose of regular dates from May to September to visit the blacksmiths. There, you can watch the farrier when making a horseshoe or shoeing a horse. Information about the house history and history of horseshoeing are available right there.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 50 m Guided tours: after timely notification every time possible Info & Reservation: Tourismusbüro der Stadt (tourist office of the city Gmünd) Gmünd Schremser Straße 6 • +43 (0) 2852 52506 dialling code 100 or 101 Address: Stadtplatz 11 • 3950 Gmünd Telephone: +43 (0) 2852 5250 6100 E-mail: tourismus@gmuend.at Website: www.noemuseen.at
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Gmünd
BLACKSMITH LIVING MUSEUM ALTE HUF- & WAGENSCHMIEDE
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Glass & Stone Museum
THINGS TO KNOW HISTORY The origin of the glass museum with its own collection dates back to a decision made by the municipality of Gmünd at the beginning of the sixties. The first Austrian glass museum concentrating on the production of Waldviertel glass was opened after adapting appropriate spaces and completion on June 25th in 1967. The glass museum in Gmünd show also the history of glass factories in the border region of Lower Austria and Bohemia, tools and equipment of glass-makers, glass art handworks (17th – 20th century), reverse glass paintings, glasses from the Biedermeier period, hyalite, cobalt & ruby glasses, chalices and tankards as well as glass from rural life. In 1968, the stone museum was found with the central idea “saxa loquuntur” (the stones are talking). Visitors are offered broad information about more than two hundred years old history of stone cutting in Waldviertel from the Neolithic up to the present days.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 200 m Opening hours: May - September: Mon. – Wed. & Fri. from 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon & 2.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Thur. from 2.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Sat., Sun. & bank holidays from 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon Price: Adults € 2.00 • Students € 1.00 Guided tours for groups € 30.00 per group plus admission fee per person Address: Stadtplatz 34 • 3950 Gmünd Telephone: +43 (0) 2852 5250 6100 E-mail: tourismus@gmuend.at Website: www.noemuseen.at
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Gmünd
GLASS & STONE MUSEUM
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City of Gmünd
THINGS TO KNOW PLACES OF INTEREST On the town square (protected zone), there are two sgraffito houses, both originate in the 16th century („sgraffere“ - to scratch). These houses catch your eye thanks to their richly decorated façade and battlement. The diamond-shape decoration of the older house is unique in Austria. Château Gmünd is one of the oldest buildings of the city. The château park with a pool and a large number of botanical curiosities looks like a green oasis. A real calm anchor in the city’s centre. Palmenhaus (Palm House), which has been a part of the Château Gmünd, serves as a venue for events with an extraordinary atmosphere. The Old Town Hall (Alte Rathaus), a historic-cultural significant building from the 16th century is a dominant feature of the city’s town square thanks to its onion-domed towers covered by wood shingles. In the 1. floor, there is the city museum of the city Gmünd. Blockheide Nature Park - since 1964, this ca 105 ha protected area exists as a nature park. The landscape is characterised by strong granite boulders, often of spherical shape, birch groves, Scots pines and heather. Similar landscape can be seen only in Scandinavia. The Waldviertler Railway is driving “on romantic rails” and is steaming throughout Waldviertel. Sand oak tree of the city Gmünd - in 2002, an 7 metre long trunk was discovered in consequence of a flood. According to the age determination, the oak trunk is 240 years old and originates somewhere around 650 AD. The trunk was embedded in sand. The air was excluding for more than 1350 years long, which caused a coalification as well as preservation of the trunk. Guided tours through the city Gmünd are offered.
INFO Info & Reservation: Tourismusbüro der Stadt (tourist office of the city Gmünd) Gmünd Schremser Straße 6 Telephone: +43 (0) 2852 52506 dialling code 100 or 101 E-mail: tourismus@gmuend.at Website: www.gmuend.at 14
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CITY OF GMÜND
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BAUMANN DEKOR
THINGS TO KNOW HISTORY “When tradition meets the future! We are a manufacturer of finest-quality fabrics with a long tradition and great innovative power, individual design development and our own flexible production system for our customers throughout the world.” More than a century, Baumann Dekor has been a reliable partner for “procurement” and for designers who are looking for competent support in trendsetting, valuable collections and/or individual interior design concepts. Baumann Dekor inspires confidence thanks to its great expertise in design, its fully integrated production process and highly motivated staff.
OUTLET The outlet is located directly within the company grounds. At our shop, you’ll find a huge choice of fabrics of our own production, at factory prices. The offer includes top-quality upholstery and decorative fabrics, as well as accessories like cushions and bags made of our design fabrics. We offer personal consultation and service. Bargain-hunters will discover an enormous range of leftover stock and small remnants.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 1.1 m Opening hours: Mon. - Fri. from 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon & 1.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. Sat. from 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Address: Schremser Straße 38 • 3950 Gmünd Telephone: +43 (0) 2852 90080 E-mail: office@baumann.co.at Website: www.baumann.co.at
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Since 1916
BAUMANN DEKOR
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Backhausen
THINGS TO KNOW TRADITION Since 1849, Backhausen produces upholstering & decorative fabrics of premium quality for contract furniture & private use. Tradition, innovation and highest quality expectations are their credo for several decades. The three pillars: perfection, aesthetics and individuality. These pillars account for the company’s extraordinary weaving techniques and its outstanding international story of success – it all began in the northern region of lower Austria - the Waldviertel. The weaving mill, an innovative trend-setter, makes possible the realisation of even the most challenging designs, thus ensuring the high quality and longevity of Backhausen‘s fabrics, that will be enjoyed by many generations to come. Since the beginning Backhausen was engaged in the production of high quality textiles and contributed to the Austrian cultural heritage. Many historical buildings in Vienna, other parts of Austria as well as internationally were furnished with fabrics from Backhausen. The substantial Archive of over 3,500 designs and artefacts’ that is still owned by Backhausen company, incorporates the designs of numerous artists through the past decades. It is an authentic document of taste of the past 165 years.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 2.4 km Opening hours: Mon. - Fri. from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Sat. from 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Address: Hoheneich 136 • 3945 Hoheneich Telephone: +43 (0) 2852 502 E-mail: hoheneich@backhausen.com Website: www.backhausen.com
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The unique art of weaving since 1849
BACKHAUSEN
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Church of pilgrimage in Hoheneich
THINGS TO KNOW WALLFAHRTSKIRCHE HOHENEICH A real jewel of baroque architecture is located in the town Hoheneich: The church of pilgrimage built between the years 1776 and 1784 is dedicated to Mother of God, Mary. The baroque church is a unique jewel among the other churches in Austria. The glorious high altar with the more than 600 years old statue depicting Mary with the child, breath-taking ceiling paintings and several paintings, statues and ornaments bring a bit of glory of our Lord to this world and are admired by thousands pilgrims year after year. In the early September, there is a great pilgrimage every year where the “miracle from Hoheneich” is commemorated. The parish church of Hoheneich is not only a place you can admire, but also a place perfect for praying and contemplation.
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3.7 km Groups of pilgrims can sign up to Masses and church service any time. Preregistration for guided tours through the church any time possible. Mon. from 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon Thur. from 4.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. Marktplatz 92 • 3945 Hoheneich +43 (0) 2852 52395 gemeinde@hoheneich.at www.hoheneich.at
A jewel of baroque architecture
CHURCH OF PILGRIMAGE IN HOHENEICH
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The Schrems Brewery
THINGS TO KNOW BREWING TRADITION Schrems in Waldviertel is a home to a small, yet superb privately-owned brewery. Here, they combine centuries-old brewing tradition with modern, state-ofthe art technology to brew our excellent-tasting beer - your beer. The Schrems Brewery was first mentioned in a document dating back to 1410. After centuries of eventful history, it was purchased by Jakob Trojan in 1838 and has remained a family-run business ever since. The family lives for beer - and has done it for 5 generations. „Hops and malt, may God preserve them“ is a German saying that also still holds true in Schrems in the 3rd millennium.
BEER Premium • Edelmärzen • Roggen Bio Bier • Naturparkradler • Doppelmalz • Pils • Bio Naturparkbier • Weihnachtsbräu • Zwickl • Hanfbier
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 7.9 km Opening hours: Mon. - Fri. from 7.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon & 1.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Sat. from 8.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. Guided tours: upon prior arrangement per telephone or mail Price: Mon - Fri.: € 5.50 per person • Sat. & bank holidays: € 6.00 per person Free admission for children & teenagers. Address: Niederschremser Straße 1 • 3943 Schrems Telephone: +43 (0) 2853 7727 50 E-mail: office@schremser.at Website: www.schremser.at
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Hops & Malt
THE SCHREMS BREWERY
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Waldviertel Shoemaker‘s shop
THINGS TO KNOW HISTORY In 1984, a self-administrated shoe factory “Waldviertler Schuhwerkstatt” - producing a developing Waldviertel shoes and other products - was established in Schrems where Heinrich Staudinger, who had been a customer of this company, has been a part owner since 1991 and a majority shareholder now. The factory was expanded by a furniture workshop. In 2009, a shed was bought in Ergee bankruptcy. In 2013, the vacancy Hotel Post was bought and in May 2013 as a part of GEA Akademie opened (again).
PRODUCTS Ballerinas • Boots • low shoes • sandals • slippers • high boots Beds • bedclothes • blankets & pillows • slatted frames • mats • natural mattresses • wardrobes • shelves • seating furniture • tables
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 7.9 km Opening hours: all year long Mon. - Fri. from 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon & 1.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. Sat. from 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon & 1.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. Guided tours: Mon. - Fri. around 10.30 a.m. & 1.30 p.m. Sat. at 10.00 a.m. • On Saturday, no production Groups upon prior arrangement Address: Niederschremser Straße 4b • 3943 Schrems Telephone: +43 (0) 2853 76503 E-mail: gea@gea.at Website: www.w4tler.at
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Waldviertel
SCHUHWERKSTATT
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Design centre
THINGS TO KNOW THE IDEA HOUSE & MUSEUM OF ART The I.D.E.A. design centre, under the direction of renowned artists Heide and Makis Warlamis, is unique in Austria. Since 1992, this house has been a meeting point for art and culture as well as design and innovative projects. The popular IDEA SHOP displays a wide exhibition of extraordinary products from the whole world on 300 m² as well as world-famous collections of both artists. In 2009, the design centre was expanded by the non-profit Museum of Art Waldviertel, which achieved a leading position in cultural life of the country in a few years and with its exciting end of year exhibitions, various events & workshops for people of all ages make art accessible to a wide audience.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 7.8 km Opening hours IDEA house: Mon. - Sat. from 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. & 2.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. Museum opening hours: March - April: Tue. - Sun. (Mon. and bank holidays) from 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. May, June & September: Tue.- Sun. (Mon. and bank holiday) from 10.00 a.m.– 6.00 p.m. July & August: daily from 9.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. October - January: Wed. - Sun. & bank holidays from 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Closed: 31.12., 01.01. & the beginning of January - the end of March opened for groups upon prior arrangement Price: Adults € 8.00 • Children (6-14 years) € 4.00 • Reduced € 6.00 Groups from 10 persons € 6.00 per person • NÖ-Card free entry Address: Mühlgasse 7 • 3943 Schrems Telephone: +43 (0) 2853 7710 40 E-mail: office@idea-design.at Website: www.idea-design.at 26
Museum of Art &
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Unterwasserreich & SCHREMS UPLAND MOOR NATURE PARK
THINGS TO KNOW VIEW – COMPREHEND – APPRECIATE Visit the UnterWasserReich, the visitor centre of the Nature Park Hochmoor Schrems, in the middle of the fascinating landscape of Waldviertel‘s ponds and bogs. You will experience the topic of the Waldviertler wetlands by an indoor exhibition and by the outside water-garden including our European otter compound. The Nature Park Hochmoor Schrems originates in a peat-cutting and impresses with various regeneration stages of bogs and ponds. From “Himmelsleiter” (a kind of observation platform), there is a breathtaking view of tree tops and hidden, romantic water surfaces in the peat bog.
FACILITIES & OFFERS Visitor centre UnterWasserReich with a special exhibition, cafeteria & Shop • Eurasian otter in natural habitat Adventure parcours for children • Individual guided tours & Workshops • guided tours through the nature park Observation platform„Himmelsleiter” nature trail about the history of bogs • Micro theatre
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: Opening hours of the UnterWasserReich: Opening hours of the Nature Park: Guided tours:
9 km The end of March - the end of October: daily from 9.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. open all year long daily from 12.00 noon & 3.00 p.m. Guided tours Eurasian otter: daily from 10.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m. & 4.00 p.m. Live micro theatre performance daily at 11.30 a.m. & 2.30 p.m.
Price: Adults € 9.00 • Children & Juveniles (6-18 years) € 6.00 Groups from 10 persons € 7.00 per person • Family entry € 23.00 Address: Moorbadstraße 4 • 3943 Schrems Telephone: +43 (0) 2853 76334 E-mail: info@unterwasserreich.at Website: www.unterwasserreich.at 28
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Huki
THINGS TO KNOW HUKI – 1. WALDVIERTLER CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP In Breitensee nearby Gmünd, in northern Waldviertel, there is HUKI - 1. Waldviertel Children’s Workshop in a barrier-free hall of 300 m². Families have the possibility to spend creative time here not only in bad weather. Children of four years and more as well as adults learn under professional guidance how to dip and colour candles and/or create motif soaps (even photographies can be given into the soaps). It is also possible to create your own door or name plate which will be fired immediately, of course. We also have various unfinished pottery you can colour with special colours. Each piece will be given a personal certificate from HUKI. TIP: Torch making workshops for children take place during summer holidays. (prior enrolling necessary) In winter, HUKI moves into the city (almost opposite to the hotel). In “Mini-Huki“, you can create Christmas presents and talismans of luck among others. In HUKI, you can also celebrate your birthday, of course ;) We are looking forward to YOU!
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: HUKI 4 km • Mini HUKI 0 km Opening hours: HUKI early May – the end of September: Mon. – Fri. from 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon and 1.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Mini HUKI October - April: as required Prior enrolling absolutely necessary Address: HUKI Nagelbergerstraße 48 • 3950 Gmünd-Breitensee Mini HUKI Stadtplatz 2 • 3950 Gmünd Telephone: +43 (0) 664 9493 700 E-mail: info@huki.at Website: www.huki.at 30
Huki
1. WALDVIERTLER CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP
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Glass factory Waldglashütte
THINGS TO KNOW EXPERIENCE - GLASSMAKING As in a living museum, you can see how to make a glass in a traditional way. You can watch all steps of glassmaking art here. Glassmakers are working and forming glass with skilful hands in front of your eyes. After this, each piece of glass will be engraved with a motif, painted or brightly polished. The creation process of crystal glass is interesting - the result is just amazing.
“Our hand blown glass is a real artwork, suitable for every household and produced exclusively for you.” KURT ZALTO
GLASSBLOWING EXPERIENCE Already for twenty years, guests are given the opportunity to blow their own glass. After prior registration, you can create a glass under the guidance of master. After cooling-down time, you can take it home.
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7 km Mon. - Sat. from 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. also outside of opening hours after prior arrangements Guided tours for groups (ca. 1.5h for free) • prior enrolling necessary Glassblowing experience (ca 2h • € 5.00 per person - including your own blown glass) • prior enrolling necessary Neu-Nagelberg 58 • 3871 Neunagelberg +43 (0) 680 2021 860 info@waldglashuette.at www.waldglashuette.at
Zalto
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Glass factory
THINGS TO KNOW FASCINATION FOR GLASS The artistic design of glass played an important role already in the ancient times. The fascinating material was appreciated as a material suitable for objects of art & cult objects already by Pharaohs. The glass art was at its height in Biedermeier and Art Nouveau periods. In these times, several artists were dealing with this material and experimenting with its forms, colours and ornaments. Especially in our region, craftsmen are still creating high-quality products of daily use which enrich our everyday life and are appreciated as decorative objects or utensils by several connoisseurs.
EXPERIENCE THE ART OF GLASS You can marvel at traditional craftsmanship in the village of glass art Brand-Nagelberg. You can watch every step from fire to finished product. Glass blowers and glass cutters let you watch over their shoulders. Individual custom-made products combining old craftsmanship with modern design have made known the glass art of Waldviertel beyond national borders.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 13 km Opening hours: Mon. - Thur. from 8.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon Fri. from 1.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Sat. from 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon Glassblowing experience: from April - November • no prior arrangement necessary Address: Alt-Nagelberg 97 • 3871 Alt-Nagelberg Telephone: +43 (0) 2859 7354 • +43 (0) 664 5738 256 E-mail: office@nagelberger-glaskunst.at Website: www.nagelberger-glaskunst.at 34
Glass art from Nagelberg
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Käsemacherwelt
THINGS TO KNOW ALL PASSION FOR EXQUISITE TASTE A good cheese is an exceptional taste adventure - but also its production is an adventure worth knowing: Little kids and great gourmets can convince themselves about this in Käsemacher-world Heidenreichstein. You can not only watch the production of semi-hard and soft cheese, but also try the role of cheese master in this show cheese dairy! In addition, you can visit also a mini farm and the huge Käsemacher-shop, which is a treasure house of Waldviertel, with a wide offer of cheese & antipasti specialities as well as regional delicacies. Because of so much knowledge, you also want to enjoy the cheese, that’s why you should visit the restaurant in Käsemacher-World. Here, exquisite cheese dishes and specialities of Waldviertel are offered. Covered and wind-protected terrace with a view of the water castle Heidenreichstein is a perfect place to stay also on cooler days.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 20.2 km Opening hours: Show cheese factory, Shop & Restaurant The end of March - the end December: Tue. - Sun. & bank holidays from 9.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Guided tours: at 10.00 a.m., 1.00 p.m. & 3.00 p.m. • Length ca 1h • only with a guide Price: Adults € 9.00 • Children (6-15 years) € 4.50 • Children to 6 for free Family card € 23.00 • NÖ-Card single time for free Reduction for groups, Pensioners, persons with disabilities & Students Address: Litschauerstraße 18 • 3860 Heidenreichstein Telephone: +43 (0) 2862 5252 80 E-mail: office@kaesemacherwelt.at Website: www.kaesemacherwelt.at 36
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Trachten Outlet
THINGS TO KNOW NATIONAL COSTUMES & ALPINE LIFESTYLE In an elegant ambience on more than 1.000 m2 shop floor, you can draw inspiration from current collections from velvet, linen and loden as well as get suggestion for every occasion, such as wedding, ball or rustic church day. Handmade costume hats from the traditional hat-making company Leithner from Bad Aussee as well as matching accessories and fine costume jewellery are also part of the standard product range. A wide range of brands producing everything from leather pants to Haferlschuh and from dirndl to petticoat is offered with expert and experienced customer service. In addition, all leather parts are made in special sizes as well and can be also sent by post. Profit from many years of experience in dressing of clubs, dressing of dance groups and custom-made products for hotels and restaurants. Tracht & Alpine Lifestyle for reduced prices all year round - it is the motto of the Trachten Outlet offering a wide range of products you will love!
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 18.6 km Opening hours: Mon. - Fri. from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Sat. from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Address: Vitiser Straße 2 • 3860 Heidenreichstein Telephone: +43 (0) 2862 52773 E-mail: heidenreichstein@originalsalzburger.at Website: www.trachtenoutlet.at
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Heidenreichstein
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Heidenreichstein Castle
THINGS TO KNOW HISTORY The origin of the powerful and well-preserved water castle dates back around to the year 1160, when the bergfried was build. Today, visitors enter the castle via two drawbridges, which intensify the impression of the castle. In the interiors, which can be visited only on guided tours, the entire facility originates from diverse periods. An example for this is a thousand-year-old table top and several tables as well as chairs from the Gothic period, the Renaissance and Baroque period. The castle is still the permanent residence and administrative seat of the Heidenreichstein dominion, which was owned by the Prince Palffy for a long time and since 1961, it has been owned by the Kinsky family.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 19.1 km Guided tours: The middle of April - the middle of October: Tue. - Sun. at 10.00 and 11.00 a.m., 2.00, 3.00 & 4.00 p.m. The exhibition „The Nobility” • at 12.00 noon Length of guided tour ca 30 min. • Group size max. 15 persons Guided tours for groups: Prior enrolling necessary • Length ca 50 min By arrangement also special dates (e.g. 9.00 a.m. or Guided tour on Monday) possible Price: Adults € 9.00 • Children (6-15 years) € 5.00 Pensioners € 8.00 • Students € 7.00 The exhibition “The Nobility”: Adults € 5.00 • Children € 4.00 Address: Schremser Straße 1 • 3860 Heidenreichstein Telephone: +43 (0) 2862 52268 E-mail: forstamt@kinsky-heidenreichstein.at Website: www.kinsky-heidenreichstein.at
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NATURE PARK HOCHMOOR SCHREMS
THINGS TO KNOW THE LITTLE VOYAGE OF EXPLORATION The Nature park Heidenreichstein is located nearby the city Heidenreichstein in the north-western part of Waldviertel. The heart of the natural park is the moorland - the open surface and the forest on the edge of the Winkelau pond are evidences of more than 10.000 years of vegetation history. Peat moss, drosera & cotton grass gives you the impression of original moorland.
FACILITIES & OFFERS New Natural Park Centre • Wooden path • Place where you can enter the moorland (on guided tours only) • Observation tower Moorland trail and pond trail Trail of 1000 steps • Tree astrology • Natural monument „Hängender Stein“ (Hanging stone) Natural pond (village pond) • Guided tours Peat moss, drosera & cotton grass gives you the impression of original moorland.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 20 km Opening hours: Moorland trail is accessible all year long Guided tours: May - August: Thur. at 8.00 p.m. • Sat., Sun. & bank holidays at 2.00 p.m. September: Thur. at 7.00 p.m. • Sat., Sun. & bank holidays at 2.00 p.m. Winter season: the nature park is freely accessible also in winter Nature park centre is open daily from 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Address: Waidhofener Straße 80 • 3860 Heidenreichstein Telephone: +43 (0) 2862 52432 • +43 (0) 664 3582 759 E-mail: heidenreichstein@moornaturpark.at Website: www.naturparke-noe.at 42
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Weitra Castle
THINGS TO KNOW WEITRA CASTLE In the north-western part of the Waldviertel region, there is the city of Weitra in a dreamlike surroundings and the Renaissance castle you can see from far away. Between the years 1201 to 1208, Hadmar II of Kuenring established the castle city Weitra. In 1581, Habsburg Emperor Rudolf II. enfeoffed baron Wolf Rumpf of Wielroß with the city and dominion of Weitra. He hired the imperial architect Pietro Ferrabosco and according to his plans, the castle was rebuilt between 1590 and 1606. The castle is now more than ever the lively centre and leading attraction of the Northwest Waldviertel. Wolf Rumpf‘s widow Maria, nee Countess Arco, married a native of Swabia Count Friedrich of Fürstenberg and bequeathed him the city & castle of Weitra. Ever since the Fürstenberg family has owned the castle and the dominion of Weitra. As the venue for the Lower Austria State Exhibition in 1994, the castle was completely renovated and in consequence of “Vom Turm bis zu den Kellern” (From the tower to the cellars) was made accessible to the public. Beside the castle museum & brewery museum, a varied program of events is offered all year round.
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11.4 km May - the end of October: daily from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. • closed on Tuesday all year round upon prior arrangement possible • Length ca 1h Adults € 8.50 • Families € 18.00 • Families with family pass (Familienpass) € 16.00 Children to 6 for free • Children from 6 years € 4.50 • NÖ-Card for free Pensioners & Students € 7.00
Price for guided tours: from 21 persons € 9.50 • less than 21 persons € 8.50 and one-time fee € 30.00 for the guided tour • NÖ-Card € 3.00 Address: Schloss Weitra • 3970 Weitra Telephone: +43 (0) 2856 3311 E-mail: info@schloss-weitra.at Website: www.schloss-weitra.at
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Paper Mill Mörzinger
THINGS TO KNOW PAPER WITH HISTORY Handmade paper has a centuries old tradition in Europe. As in those days, handmade laid paper is still produced in Austria. Waldviertler paper is made of pure white cotton residues, absolutely wood-free, according to old traditions in our paper mill, which has been in existence since 1774, in Bad Großpertholz, in the Waldviertel region. Small curls and irregularities in the paper as well as the edges of the paper are the quality guarantees of the genuine handmade paper.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 24.4 km Opening hours: March - October: Wed. - Sat. from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. • Sun. from 2.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Closing time on Monday & Tuesday November, January & February: Fri. - Sat. from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. • Sun. from 2.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Closing time on Monday & Tuesday Guided tours: Pre-registration by telephone • Length ca 1h • create with paper, “gautschen” & paper pressing, including 1 piece of hand-made paper A4 Price: Adults € 4.80 • Children € 3.80 Address: Telephone: E-mail: Website:
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Bad Großpertholz 76 • 3972 Bad Großpertholz +43 (0) 2857 2240 papiermuehle@a1.net www.papiermuehle.at
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Power arena
THINGS TO KNOW PLACES HAVING INFLUENCE ON PEOPLE Discover in yourself the unique ability of finding your personal place of power. All five places in the „Kraftarena Groß Gerungs“ are each characterized by their special points and lines of power. Try to enter the world of radiant and earth energy at all five places by using the divining rod or the pendulum. If required we provide a special introduction. You will discover the different qualities of spaces, some of the places will make you feel revived, others will calm you down and help to relax.
THE FIVE PLACES „Opferstein“ (Altar Stone) - unique • „Steinpyramid“ (Stone Pyramide) - an archaeological riddle „In derKlause“ (In the cell) - toll a bell and wish something • „Weltkugel“ (Globe) - to relaxing & recharging batteries „Kierlingstein“ - in the middle of three geomagnetic positive zones with “healing water” & “Lauschinsel” which is a device helping you to listen to the nature
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 29.8 km Price: Packages for groups: to 20 persons € 44.00 (one object) to 30 persons € 64.00 (one object) more than 30 persons € 80.00 (one object) each further object € 22.00 Address: Hauptplatz 18 • 3920 Groß Gerungs Telephone: +43 (0) 2812 5540 E-mail: office@gerungs.at Website: www.gerungs.at
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Nebelstein
THINGS TO KNOW SUMMIT CROSS AT NEBELSTEIN The Nebelstein (1.017 m) belongs to higher mountains in the Lower Austrian Waldviertel. It is located in the Freiwald nearby the state border to the Czech Republic. The Nebelsteinhütte (hut Nebelstein), not far from the summit cross, is an intersection point and of departure point for many (long-distance) trails. Next to the hut, you can see an amateur radio installation and a radio transmitter. Due to the special position of Nebelstein, a considerable range of the signals is ensured. On the south-western slope below the Talerberg, there is a village Schwarzau. The summit is accessible from the south of the mountain car park, after about 10 minutes walking. From this place, you can see far into the country, on nice days to the Ötscher. Interesting rock formations, rock stratifications and erratic boulders reminds to tremendous natural events in earlier times. At the foot of the rock, at an altitude of 1 000 m, the Nebelsteinhütte invites hikers to stop and have a rest.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 25.6 km Opening hours: Each time freely accessible. Mountain: Novohradské hory
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Zwettl Abbey
THINGS TO KNOW ZWETTL ABBEY Since 1138, Cistercian monks have lived and worked in the Zwettl Abbey. The monastery was able to preserve rooms from the time of their origin, so that guests can experience the world of the Middle Ages and the monks during an audio tour. Bridges along the river lead into the vaulted cellars and continue into the cloister with the lavatorium and the chapter house. The church & treasury are accessible during the tours. In the 18th century, the Gothic church was given a very high-quality baroque features. In the treasury, there are excellent pieces from the Middle Ages. In recent years, the abbey has revitalized its historical gardens. From the prelates garden with the orangery, you can enjoy an amazing view of the abbey tower and the terrace gardens situated on different levels. The audio tour offers an insight into the silent Kreuzgarten (cross garden). The baroque Egedacher pipe organ is the most significant feature of church music and numerous concerts. The library is also used for musical performances. The homepage www.stift-zwettl.at informs about the concert program.
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Distance from Goldener Stern: 26.6 km Opening hours: daily from Easter - the end of October Audio tours from 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. (last entry one hour earlier possible) Church & Treasury: at 11.00 a.m., 2.00 p.m. & 3.00 p.m. (except Sun. & bank holidays) from May - September also on Sundays & bank holidays at 12.30 p.m. Price: One module - Optional cloister, gardens, church & treasure chamber Adults € 10.50 • Children € 4.50 • Families € 21.00 Pensioners & Groups from 20 persons € 9.50 • further module € 2.00 Address: Stift Zwettl 1 • 3910 Zwettl Telephone: +43 (0) 2822 2020 20 E-mail: info@stift-zwettl.at Website: www.stift-zwettl.at
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PRIVATE BREWERY ZWETTL
THINGS TO KNOW THE INGREDIENTS FOR GOOD BREWING The history of today‘s private brewery Zwettl can be traced back to the year 1708. From the „Preuer on the Stairs“, which was mentioned in 1708 for the first time, to Siernau, to today‘s private brewery Zwettl, there was an eventful path, but always aimed at the same goal: towards good beer. With the private brewery of the Schwarz family, Zwettl became the city of great beers and the private brewery bears the great history of the brewery city in the new era.
THE INGREDIENTS FOR GOOD BREWING Original • Export Lager • Zwickl • Pils Classic • Saphir • Kuenringer Festbock • Singlemalt Oaked • Momentum Dunkles (Dark) • Luftikus Radler Citrus Naturtrüb • Hadmar, Bio Bier • Weitra Helles (Weitra pale)
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 26.9 km Guided tours through the brewery: Mon. - Fri. from 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. • Sat. from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. (Guided tours only after prior arrangement) July & August: Wednesdays always at 1.30 p.m. Sunday & bank holidays: no guided tours through the brewery Price: Groups from 20 persons € 9.80 per person • Children to 12 years € 4.90 Groups under 20 persons € 9.80 per person plus € 30,00 Guided tour package Address: Syrnauer Straße 22 – 25 • 3910 Zwettl Telephone: +43 (0) 2822 5000 E-mail: info@zwettler.at Website: www.zwettler.at
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Rosenau Castle
THINGS TO KNOW HISTORY Since 1975, wonderful baroque Rosenau Castle (situated 9 km west of Zwettl) accommodates the Austrian Museum of Freemasonry. First mentioned in a document in 1593, the castle became its present appearance when belonging to the Count Leopold Christoph von Schallenberg (1720 - 1797). It is possible he belonged to the Freemasons, but there are no documents proving it. But it was him who decided the 7 rooms of the castle will be lounges. At the beginning of the seventies of the last century, the castle was restored and on 23 April 1975, the museum was opened. The Rosenau Castle is owned by the Lower Austrian Land Government, which has rented the museum rooms to the Museumsverein Schloss Rosenau (Museum association of Rosenau Castle) and hotel as well as gastronomy spaces to Mrs. Margit Zulehner since 1999. The museum association, which has been in existence for more than 20 years, and which originally has led the hotel, was reorganized in 1996.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 30.3 km Opening hours: The beginning of April - the end of October: daily from 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. from November - the end of March: by prior arrangement Guided tours for groups: any time by prior arrangement Guided tours: Groups from 10 persons: daily at 11.00 a.m. & 2.00 p.m. Price: Adults € 7.00 per person • Groups from 10 persons € 5.00 Pensioners € 5.00 • Groups from 10 persons € 5.00 Students € 3.50 • Groups from 10 persons € 2.00 Additional charge for guided tour € 2.00 Address: Rosenau Schloß 1 • 3924 Schloss Rosenau Telephone: +43 (0) 2822 20552 E-mail: freimaurermuseum@wvnet.at Website: www.freimaurermuseum.at • www.schlosshotel.rosenau.at 56
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SONNENTOR
THINGS TO KNOW PHILOSOPHY In 1988, “SONNENTOR” was founded by Johannes Gutmann, the CEO who was only 23 years old at that time. The young businessman had an extraordinary business idea: He wanted to place on the nationwide and international market the herbal specialities of the organic farmers in the Lower Austrian Waldviertel, where he was born and grew up, under the logo of laughing sun - a mediaeval symbol of life and light with 24 rays, which still adorns many farms. Thus, he was far ahead of the current organic trend. A significant feature of his idea was right from the beginning refinement of raw materials directly at organic farms, in order to enable the small farm to survive, to make use of experience and care of the farmers, and thus to achieve the highest degree of responsibility and transparency.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 37.3 km Opening hours: Mon. - Fri. from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. April - December: daily from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. May - October: also on Sun. & bank holidays from 12.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Guided tours through the company: Prior registration by telephone for groups of more than 20 persons Length ca 1h • for young guests we offer special children’s tours Price: Adults € 7.00 per person • Groups from 20 persons & Pensioners € 6.00 Children to 6 for free • Children & Juveniles (6 to 15 years) € 5.00 Address: Sprögnitz 10 • 3910 Zwettl Telephone: +43 (0) 2875 7256 - 100 E-mail: erlebnis@sonnentor.at Website: www.sonnentor.com
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Castle RAPPOTTENSTEIN
THINGS TO KNOW HISTORY It is a medieval castle in the town of Rappottenstein in the north-west of Lower Austria. It hasn’t even been conquered and thus it belongs to best preserved castles in Austria. Around 1150, Rapoto of Kuenring founded the mighty Rappottenstein castle in Waldviertel to secure the Kuenringer‘s possession and to protect the borders. The castle Rappottenstein was of great importance right from the beginning. On the one hand, it lays in the middle of the extensive possession of the Kuenringer - it was thus a stable centre in stormy times. On the other hand, it also protected the “Griessteig“, an ancient side branch of “Beheimsteig”, which is still provable in the municipal territory. This way led from the Danube through the Nordwald (northern forest) to the Bohemian land. After the fall of the Kuenringer, the castle came to the lords of Dachsberg in 1305, to the Starhemberg family in 1423, and to the lords of Landau in 1546. Rebellious farmers laid siege to the castle in 1597, but could not seize it. Swedish troops also laid siege to no avail to the castle in 1645. In 1664, the castle came by purchase to today‘s owners, the counts of Abensperg and Traun.
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Distance from Goldener Stern: 43.9 km Guided tours: April & October: Sat., Sun. & bank holidays at 11.00 a.m., 12.00 noon, 2.00 p.m., 3.00 p.m. & 4.00 p.m. May, June & September: Tue. - Sun. at 11.00 a.m., 12.00 noon, 2.00 p.m., 3.00 p.m. & 4.00 p.m. July & August: Tue. - Sun. at 10.00 a.m., 11.00 a.m., 12.00 noon, 2.00 p.m., 3.00 p.m., 4.00 p.m. & 5.00 p.m. Length ca 50 min Price: Adults € 9.00 • Pensioners & Students € 7.00 • Children € 5.00 Families (2 adults & children of school age from 6-15 years) € 20.00 Address: Burg Rappottenstein 85 • 3911 Rappottenstein Telephone: +43 (0) 2828 8250 E-mail: burg@atf.at Website: www.burg-rappottenstein.at
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Altenburg Abbey
THINGS TO KNOW HISTORY The visit the Benedictine Abbey of Altenburg, founded in 1144, resembles a time travel through the centuries: during the tour you can see the medieval monastery walls, the baroque splendour and the contemporary architecture in harmony. For centuries, the remains of monastery complex from the 12th century were hidden in the underground. In the course of archaeological excavations, these almost forgotten witnesses of the monastic life have been revealed again since the founding time. Now, they are accessible to visitors on the tours through the monastery. Its present appearance is attributed to the artist abbot Placidus Much (1715 - 1756). He assembled the best craftsmen and talented artists of his time in Altenburg to realize his vision of a new monastery. The master builder Joseph Munggenast, the painters Paul Troger and Johann Jakob Zeiller and innumerable sculptors and stucco artists created the monastery complex as it is presented today. Abbey church, library, Kaiserstiege (imperial stares) and Marble hall were designed by Paul Troger with partly monumental ceiling frescoes - so Altenburg bears the name „Troststift“ quite correctly! The nature-styled abbey gardens form the flowering framework for this unique baroque ensemble and invite to cultural experience as well as to enjoyment of nature. Since the year 2014, the abbot Thomas Renner is leading the small monastic community. Benedictiner of Altenburg look after not only the parish of Altenburg but also the parish of Horn and the pilgrimage basilica Maria Dreieichen.
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Distance from Goldener Stern: 57.7 km Opening hours: The beginning of May - the end of October: daily from 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. last entrance at 4.00 p.m. possible Price: Adults € 12.00 • Children € 4.50 • Children & Juveniles to 18 years for free one-time free entry with the NÖ-Card Address: Abt Placidus Much-Straße 1 • 3591 Altenburg Telephone: +43 (0) 2982 3451 E-mail: info@stift-altenburg.at Website: www.stift-altenburg.at
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Rosenburg Castle
THINGS TO KNOW HISTORY Large parts of the Kamp Valley and the Horn Basin were already favoured settlement areas in prehistoric times. In medieval times the Waldviertel was still part of the great Northern Forest that separated the three large settlement regions comprising the Bavarian-Austrian Danube Plain, the Weinviertel region and South Moravia from the Bohemian Basin. About 1.000 years ago the settlement of this hardly accessible region began under the leadership of the Babenberg margraves. Several free noble dynasties initiated the colonisation and thereby established a number of counties. Around the year 1156, the medieval realm known as “Poigreich” was united with the march, which was elevated to the status of a duchy; the red-white-red escutcheon from the House of Babenberg was also adapted. The Rosenburg was mentioned in document in 1175 for the first time, in relation to the area of the border along the Kamp River between Poigreich and the Babenberg settlements with the centres, the Benedictine Altenburg Abbey and the Gars-Thunau castle complex. As the owner was named a Gozwin de Rosenberg. The castle’s name is also decisive for the naming.
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Distance from Goldener Stern: 62 km Opening hours: The end of March - the end October: Wed. - Sun. from 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. • October: Fri. - Sun. from 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Closing time on Mon. & Tue. (except bank holidays) Guided tours: Castle: Wed. - Fri. at 12.00 noon & 2.00 p.m. • Sat., Sun. & bank holidays at 10.00 a.m., 12.00 noon & 2.00 p.m. Groups on request • Flight demonstrations: Wed. - Sun. at 11.00 a.m. & 3.00 p.m. Falconry museum: Wed. - Sun. at 4.00 p.m. • Additional charge € 3.00 Price: Basic entrance fee (castle, gardens, falconry & falconry museum): Adults € 14.00 • Families € 34.00 • Children to 6 for free Children from 6-15 year € 7.00 • Pensioners & Groups from 20 persons € 10.00 Address: Rosenburg 1 • 3573 Rosenburg Telephone: +43 (0) 2982 2911 E-mail: schloss@rosenburg.at Website: www.rosenburg.at
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Nové Hrady
THINGS TO KNOW PLACES OF INTEREST • The State Castle of Nové Hrady, built by the clan Vítkovci in 1277, is again opened to visitors after completion of the reconstruction work in the year 2000. • The Nové Hrady Castle, built between the years 1802 and 1810, is characterized by the Theatre Hall, conference room and publicly accessible castle park. Occasionally, cultural events take place in the castle theatre or the Mirror hall. The castle and the associated buildings are now owned by the Czech Academy of Sciences, which runs research centre for life sciences together with the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice. • The church St. Peter and Paul was founded in 1284 and was rebuilt from 1679 to its present form. The former Servite monastery was donated by Gotthard of Bucquoy in 1677. • The Gossinger blacksmith‘s shop (Novohradská kovárna), which was built in 1719 by the blacksmith family Gossinger, fascinates visitors by the old blacksmith‘s craft during the summer months and on holidays. • The neo-gothic family tomb of the Count of Bucquoy was built between they years 1890 and 1892. • The nature park Terčino Údolí (Theresa‘s Valley, a forest park built by Theresia of Bucquoy, with a spa house for the countess, was extended with a waterfall in 1817 and the Swiss house in 1852. • Cuknštejn fortress was built for Vilém Pouzar from Michnice who ordered its construction as his seat above the Theresa’s Valley in 1488 to 1491. • The city pharmacy with its baroque facilities • The stone fountain on the town square from 1744 • The town hall built in the Renaissance style in 1536 • The residence of the Count of Buquoy from 1634 • The town gate
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 17 km Address: 373 33 Nové Hrady • Czech republic • CZ
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Třeboň
THINGS TO KNOW PLACES OF INTEREST The city of Třeboň is very popular among tourists: The Brewery Regent, which is one of the eldest breweries in the world, has its place of business here. The Masaryk Square, surrounded by bourgeois houses with renaissance & baroque gables, is a centre of the whole city conservation area. The most valuable house at the Square is the house To the White Horse from 1544. In the near of the town square, there is the St. Gilles’ and Virgin Mary the Queen’s Church. The Třeboň Castle is one of greatest castle complexes in the Czech republic. On the south-eastern side of the Svět Pond (World), the is the Schwarzenberg family tomb, built in Neo-Gothic style between the years 1874 to 1877.
SIGNIFICANT ANNUAL CULTURAL EVENTS • January - New Year firework with accompanying programme • April - Flowers Třeboň (flower market on the town square, exhibition, Amarylis in the Castle) • May - International festival of animated films AniFilm • June - Music festival a tribute to Ema Destinnová / Nocturne of Emma Destinnová in Třeboň • July - Jakub-Krčín-Festival in Třeboň • August - The city of spas Třeboň amusing presentation of spas Aurora and Berta & Fish Festival • December - Christmas markets, live nativity scene, sounding the horn from the tower, march of the bells, lighting the Christmas Tree and carolling
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 37 km Address: 379 01 Třeboň • Czech republic • CZ
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České Budějovice
THINGS TO KNOW PLACES OF INTEREST
Discover the picturesque corners of České Budějovice - elegant bourgeois houses, located on one of the greatest market places in Europe, the fairytale late Gothic house „Solnice“, as well as an excellent brewery, where the original Budweiser beer is brewed - all this and much more awaits you in the South Bohemian metropolis. The entire historic city centre of České Budějovice has been declared a conservation area. The Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Baroque connects here together as far as architecture is concerned. In addition to the medieval alleys and houses, remains of the city wall and the former moat are preserved. The main square is surrounded by bourgeois houses with arcades. Also the old town hall with mural paintings and a bronze gargoyle are located here on the square. In the square’s centre, there is the Baroque Samson‘s Fountain. The oldest monuments are the Dominican monastery and the Church of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a church located on Piaristic square. The 72 meter high Black Tower, the former watch and clock tower, offers a great view of the city. Also the Railway station from the Belle Époque of the Austro-Hungarian period. From this station, horse-drawn railway was driving between České Budějovice and Linz.
BEER Since the 13th century, Budweis beer has been brewed here and has become one of the best known beers far beyond the country’s borders. To this day, the brewing industry is an important economic branch of the city. The names Budweiser, Budweiser Budvar, Budvar, Bud as well as Budějovický Budvar are trademarks in the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany. The Czech beer brand Budvar is now exported to over 60 countries.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 61 km Address: 370 01 České Budějovice • Czech republic • CZ
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Český Krumlov
THINGS TO KNOW PLACES OF INTEREST • The historical city centre has been a World Cultural Heritage since 1992. • The State Castle of Český Krumlov is the second largest historical building of the Czech republic after the Prague Castle and takes up a total area of 10 hectares In the castle, there is a Baroque Castle Theatre, which is one of the two preserved Baroque theatres in the world, that have been preserved in their original state and whose stage machineries are fully functional. • In 1767, the Cloak Bridge was built as a three-storied bridge connecting residence, garden and theatre. • The St. Vitus Church built in 1309 was rebuilt between the years 1407 – 1439. • The monastery Church of Corpus Christi and St. Mary in Pain was consecrated in the 14th century and underwent a Baroque rebuilding in the years 1649 - 1681. • The town hall came into being in 1580 after two houses were linked in 1580. • The plague column dedicated to Virgin Mary on the town square was built in 1716. • In the Egon Schiele Art Centrum, not only permanent exhibitions but also various rotating exhibits of contemporary art take place here. • The Museum of torture instruments is located the newly-reconstructed cellars below the Town Hall on the town square. Nearly 100 displays and dozens of historical engravings are contained in an area covering 400 square meters. The mystical atmosphere of the cellar is enhanced by wax figures in an authentic environment, which leads the visitor in earlier times. • A new wax museum was opened in May of 2001. On an area over 600 m2 large, the cellars offer a chance to admire the art of Medieval craftsmen, breathe the atmosphere of an alchemist‘s kitchen, and visit the courts and advisors of the Bohemian Kings and Emperors. • Statues from Josef Malinský in the town graveyard • Moldavite Museum • Synagogue • Jewish cemetery • Graphite Mine
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 66 km Address: 381 01 Český Krumlov • Czech republic • CZ 72
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Hluboká Castle
THINGS TO KNOW HLUBOKÁ CASTLE In the second half of the 13th century, Hluboká Castle was built at the site by Bohemian kings as a watch castle. As time went on, the castle was possessed by various nobilities, such as the Pernštejn family which built the second largest Bohemian pond Bezdrev. The significant nobility of the Neuhaus family bought the manor Hluboká and had converted the Gothic castle into a Renaissance castle. In the 16th century, the manor came into possession of the Malovec family of Malovice. Then, the Spanish general Dón Baltazar de Marradas became the manor. Then Johann Adolf I. Schwarzenberg bought the castle to his nephew in 1661. At the beginning of the 18th century, the castle was rebuilt in baroque style. Between 1840 and 1871, the castle was completely reconstructed and converted according to the Neo-Gothic style. The park and surrounding landscape was remodelled as well. The reconstruction was influenced by travels in England by the former owner, prince Johann Adolf II. Schwarzenberg and his wife Eleonore, a born princess of Liechtenstein. The royal castle Windsor was most influential model in this reconstruction. The Schwarzenberg family stayed in Hluboká until the end of 1939, when Dr. Adolf Schwarzenberg emigrated overseas due to the Nazis.
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Distance from Goldener Stern: 66.2 km Opening hours: Closing time on Monday January - March: from 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon & 12.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. April, September & October: from 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon & 12.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. May - August: from 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon & 12.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. November & December: from 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon & 12.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Address: 373 41 Hluboká nad Vltavou • Czech republic • CZ Telephone: +420 387 843 911 E-mail: hluboka@npu.cz Website: www.zamek-hluboka.eu
The splendid
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Golf club Weitra
THINGS TO KNOW GOLFCLUB WEITRA In the hilly landscape of the northern Waldviertel, there is the complex of GC Weitra. The distance from the 18-hole championship course to the oldest Austrian brewery city is similar to the length of a par-5 hole. Various holes offer you a breathtaking view of the Weitra castle and the medieval old town, even the nostalgic steam-powered narrow-gauge railway on the weekend. The bathing pond Hausschachen is perfect for refreshing after playing golf. In the winter garden of the club restaurant, you can enjoy culinary delicacies with a view of the pond. A golf course has not only been created to be continually searching for improvement or even to be evaluating yourself as far as tournaments are concerned! It is a place full of energy, a place of meetings, a game that changes your life with the right sensation! Let’s feel the absolute mental freedom as well as connection with a game that you can not ever win!
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 12.2 km Courses: Private lessons: 25 min € 35.00 • 50 min. € 60.00 10 lessons € 600.00 (+ 100 min. gratis) Price: Weekend green fee: Fri. from 12.00 noon, Sat., Sun. & bank holidays € 70.00 Mon. - Thur. all day • Fri. to 12.00 noon except bank holidays € 55.00 Range fee € 5.00 • 1 basket € 2.00 • Trolley € 5.00 Address: Hausschachen 313 • 3970 Weitra Telephone: +43 (0) 2856 2058 E-mail: gcweitra@golf.at Website: www.golfweitra.at
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Golf club Herrensee
THINGS TO KNOW GOLFCLUB HERRENSEE The compact 18-hole golf course follows the motto “pay & play”. To be allowed to play here, you don’t need either any basic knowledge about the golf game, or your own equipment (clubs can be hired), or a green card or a membership. The only thing that matters is your interest to try it. Everything is going a bit faster here in Litschau, the hole itself is always in sight, because holes are relatively short (60 to 130 meters long). Optimal training possibilities such as driving range, putting & chipping green and practice bunkers as well as experienced trainers who simply introduce you in the world of this sport. The necessary equipment, such as clubs and balls, is also provided by the golf club. The short holes have a huge advantage for beginners: The target is always possible to see. And the shorter the holes are, the more probable is your success. The compact course in Litschau pursues the goal to make this sport widely accessible, also to children and juveniles with special offers. All this in one place, which, despite the short holes, also offers experienced golfers everything from bunkers to water hazards, which makes this place an outstanding golf course.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 24.6 km Price: Green fee: Mon. - Fri.: € 15.00 • Sat., Sun. & bank holidays: € 20.00 3-Days Green Fee € 40.00 • Token for golf balls € 2.00 (25 balls) Children to 14 years for free • Juveniles to 19 years -50 % Address: Buchenstraße 1 • 3874 Litschau Telephone: +43 (0) 2865 438 E-mail: info@gcherrensee.at Website: www.herrensee.at
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HAUGSCHLAG
THINGS TO KNOW GOLF WITHOUT BORDERS It’s no coincidence that two championship courses hosted the Austrian Open PGA European Tour many times, that they were repeatedly voted “Golf Club of the Year” and were awarded as “The Leading Golf Courses Austria” - because perfect playing areas imbedded in the landscape are surrounded by natural pools, romantic woods as well as rocking stones of the Waldviertel. Three times, the course served as a venue for the PGA European Tour. Nevertheless, not only champions feel good here, but this place invites golfers with all handicaps to exciting and relaxing game. Only within 10 minutes driving a golf cart over the first golf border crossing, you can get in the Golf Club Monachus in the Czech Republic having further 27 holes. The course Monachus is one of most popular golf courses in the Czech Republic. Every year, important national as well as international tournaments take place here. Here, you can find everything the heart of a golfer desires: a large clubhouse with a terrace, restaurant, golf front desk and pro shop, driving range as well as putting and chipping green. In 2010, 2011 and also 2012, the course Mnich was chosen among the Top 10 Golf Courses in the Czech Republic. The Golf club Haugschlag offers short courses to get a taste of this game as well as courses for beginners.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 38 km Price: Green fee: Mon. - Fri. in high season € 69.00 Fri. - Sun. & bank holidays in high season € 89.00 Mon. - Thur. in pre-season € 59.00 • Fri. - Sun. in pre-season € 69.00 Address: Haugschlag 160 • 3874 Haugschlag Telephone: +43 (0) 2865 8441 E-mail: info@golfresort.at Website: www.golfresort.at 80
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Golf club Thayatal-Drosendorf
THINGS TO KNOW GOLFCLUB THAYATAL-DROSENDORF The golf course of the Golf club Thayatal-Drosendorf surrounded by wooded hills and streams of the Drosendorfer landscape presents itself in the Scottish style. A special feature of the 18-hole course is the narrowness, because golfers must play very accurately, but also beginners have pleasure of game on this golf course. Drosendorf is ideal for beginners who are afraid of playing golf, because the golf club and its surroundings was designed to be pleasing and simple. Those who are interested in golf can start with playing on the driving range and the large putting green. Advanced players can test their skills in tournaments which take place every week.
FACILITIES Driving Range • Electric cart to rent • Children’s playground in the club • Charging system for guest carts Clubs to rent • Putting green • Trolleys to rent • Training bunker
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 59.6 km Price: Green fee: Mon. - Fri. € 32.00 • Sat., Sun. & bank holidays € 45.00 10 lessons € 200.00 • 20 lessons € 340.00 • only range fee € 5.00 Reduction Mon. - Fri. € 25.00 • Sat., Sun. & bank holidays € 36.00 Token for golf balls € 1.00 (17 balls) Address: Autendorf 18 • 2095 Drosendorf/Thaya Telephone: +43 (0) 664 3502 869 E-mail: thayagolf@1golf.at Website: www.1golf.at 82
Golf club
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Sole-Felsen-Spa
THINGS TO KNOW WELLNESS ON 930 M² The adventure pool, sauna and thermal water site are situated at the shores of idyllic Lake Assang. Relaxing pool, competition pool, giant water slide and children‘s pool. Fun and adventure for the whole family. The water has a salt content of between 1.5% and 3% and lawns invite you to relax outdoors. Many other possibilities also provide water fun: Water exercises at no extra cost, baby and children‘s swimming lessons as well as birthday parties. The sauna team will pamper you with controlled steam applications. Relax in the agate, pine or crystal sauna; enjoy the steam bath and rock Hammam or visit the rustic forest sauna. You are invited to relax in the sauna laguna or to cool-down in the lake. Once a month, the Sole-Felsen-Spa celebrates the popular sauna party or ‚Ladies‘ Night‘. Guests can furthermore make use of a large variety of massages and cosmetic treatments. TIP: Reduced tickets are available on our hotel reception (-10 %).
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 3 km Opening hours: Thur. - Sun. from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. • Fri. & Sat. from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. on days before bank holidays from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. Price: Adults from € 10.90 • Juveniles (6-15 years) from € 5.90 Children (up to 6 years) from € 2.50 Address: Albrechtser Str. 12 • 3950 Gmünd Telephone: +43 (0) 2852 2020 30 E-mail: info@sole-felsen-bad.at Website: www.sole-felsen-bad.at 84
Wellness in Gmünd
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Bathing fun on
BATHING BEACH GMÜND THINGS TO KNOW On five hectares of water surfaces, visitors have enough space to refresh themselves . About 1.8 hectares are separated from the bathing area as a regeneration area for aquatic organisms, as the protection of endangered animals has been emphasized during the construction of the beach. The former sand quarry is about 35 meters deep in its deepest place and is surrounded by an idyllic natural landscape. During the summer months, young people as well as adults can plunge into refreshing water or simply enjoy pleasant sun on the lido nearby Gmünd between 6.00 a.m. and 9.00 p.m. It is also possible to buy refreshing drinks and snacks in the kiosk of the lido. The large sand beach is very popular especially with families. Here, dads and mums can build sandcastles with their children or simply enjoy the toes in the sand - which is like to be in Italy. Even teenagers will have fun on the new beach volleyball court. Enjoy the special holiday on the lido of Gmünd.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 6 km Opening hours: May - September: daily from 6.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. Price: publicly accessible Address: Nagelberger Straße 60 • 3950 Gmünd Telephone: +43 (0) 2852 5250 6100 E-mail: stadtgemeinde@gmuend.at Website: www.gmuend.at
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Refreshing water
POND MITTERTEICH THINGS TO KNOW The pond “Mitterteich” is located nearby to Hoheneicher Wald. The whole families can spend relaxing moments here, enjoy the pleasant summer sun and refresh themselves in the bathing pond. A large lawn for sunbathing, changing cubicles and WC are available.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 5.6 km Address: L8205 • 3945 Hoheneich Website: www.waldviertel.at/a-naturbadeteich-mitterteich
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MOORBAD SCHREMS
THINGS TO KNOW WATER, MEADOW, WOOD - LIDO MOORBAD In summer, you can visit a modern, a lido Moorbad surrounded by nature with a lot of leisure time activities as well as various bathing ponds in the surroundings. The peat water of the Moorbad flows from the near bog of the nature park. A spacious wooden terrace, a grass terrace, a lawn for sunbathing, four bridges also a sand beach full of Danube gravel are awaiting you. A stone bridge leads to the island at the end of the bathing area. The beach volleyball court on the south bank is also new. Changing cubicles with shower & WC facilities as well as a asphalted playing area, which is used in winter as an ice rink, are also available. The restaurant with the terrace above the water offers an attractive view of the entire Moorbad and forms a kind of centre of the whole complex. Till September is the Café & Restaurant daily open - Monday to Friday from 8.00 a.m. - 2.00 a.m., Sun. & bank holidays from 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m. Wednesdays in September closing time.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 8.5 km Opening hours: Mon. - Sun. from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. Sun. & bank holidays from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Closing time on Wednesday • July and August open all day • All day hot food Address: Moorbadstraße 2 • 3943 Schrems Telephone: +43 (0) 2853 77483 E-mail: restaurant-moorbad@aon.at Website: www.moorbad-schrems.at
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Bathing pond Hausschachen
THINGS TO KNOW BATHING POND IN WEITRA The bathing pond Hausschachen is located on the outskirts of Weitra, next to the golf course. It is the right place for everyone: Enjoy quiet and relaxing moments on the spacious lawn for sunbathing, the small water friends can have fun in the children‘s pool, a slide and beach volleyball court provide for a little activity on the bathing pond, and a rental boat allows you to explore the landscape around the lake. You can satisfy hunger with delicacies from the buffet of restaurant Hausschachen. Enthusiasts for activities can have a field day on a street soccer field opposite the restaurant. Changing rooms with shower & WC facilities are also available. Hausschachen - a bathing pond for adults as well as children.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 14 km Opening hours: May - the beginning of September Price: Day ticket: Adults € 1.10 • Students (6-18 years) € 0.40 Evening ticket (from 4.00 p.m.): Adults € 0.80 Boat rental per ½ hour € 1.10 • Pedalo rental per ½ hour € 2.00 Beach folding beds & Umbrellas € 1.00 • Deposit for boats & umbrellas € 5.00 Address: Hausschachen • 3970 Weitra Telephone: +43 (0) 2856 2998 E-mail: restaurant-moorbad@aon.at Website: www.weitra.gv.at
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Herrensee Litschau
THINGS TO KNOW PUBLIC BATHING BEACH IN LITSCHAU The “Public bathing beach Herrensee Litschau” offers enough variety of leisure time activities for the whole family! Outdoor swimming pool, children‘s paddling pool, lawn for sunbathing, buffet, multipurpose field (streetball, basketball, hockey, skating, ...), beach volleyball court, tennis courts and children‘s playground with slides, trampoline, Soft-Hill, nest swing and cable car guarantee that will be bored. The buffet Herrensee-Platzl, located at the lake Herrensee, offers small snacks, ice cream and drinks. On the 4.6 km long trail around the lake, you can find information about the fauna and flora of our surroundings. Numerous places for a rest invite to stop here and relax in the nature. Also boating on the lake is very comfortable. You can hire electric, pedal and rowing boats, surf bikes and kayaks. But even in the cold season, you can enjoy sport activities on the lake. The frozen water is ideal for ice skating and curling. For less athletic guests, a romantic walk on the cleared winter trail around the Herrensee lake is highly recommended.
INFO Distance from Goldener Stern: 24.4 km Opening hours: from the beginning of May is pre-season: from 1.00 p.m. High season: from 10.00 a.m. Address: Strandbadstraße 19 • 3874 Litschau Telephone: +43 (0) 2865 219 E-mail: gaesteservice@litschau.at Website: www.litschau.at
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Public bathing beach
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Ottenstein Reservoir
THINGS TO KNOW FUN AT LAKE KAMPSEE OTTENSTEIN The reservoir in Ottenstein is located in an idyllic surroundings of Waldviertel. Bays, campsite or other places around the lake - all these are ideal places for sunbathing, relaxing and enjoying the dam Ottenstein. The Ottenstein Reservoir is as a recreation area: As one of 3 reservoirs - along he Kamp River - the Ottenstein Reservoir has become a popular destination with a wide range of leisure time activities, such as cycling, walking or simply enjoying nature. It is an excellent venue for bathing as well as boating, which is an unforgettable adventure you will never forget. The Ottenstein Castle as well as the Lichtenfels Ruin together with the reservoir create a dreamlike overall picture, and therefore the region around the reservoir on the Kamp is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Waldviertel.
A FEW TECHNICAL DATA ABOUT THE OTTENSTEIN RESERVOIR: The Ottenstein Reservoir was created in the 1950s and through its dam, which is 69 meters high, flows the Kamp River. The reservoir has a total volume of more than 70 million cubic meters of water. The surface of the lake covers 4.3 square kilometres and reaches back to the Zwettl Abbey. The water from the Ottenstein Reservoir flows into the Dobra Reservoir. It is well-known for its abundance of fish. Pike, carp, perch, zander, tench and trout are here in the water.
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41.2 km Peygarten-Ottenstein 69 • 3532 Rastenfeld +43 (0) 2826 267 gaesteservice@litschau.at www.waldviertel.at/badevergnuegen/a-kampsee-ottenstein
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Further
FREE TIME ACTIVITIES CHILI GYM GMÜND The fitness centre Chili Gym is located opposite to the hotel’s car park in Kirchengasse. In addition, our guests have the advantage to train for free. It is ideal to show your physical strength on a day of holiday and recharge your batteries. To visit our sauna is an ideal opportunity to do something good for your body after an extensive training. You receive the ticket at our hotel reception. Distance from Goldener Stern: Opening hours: Address: Telephone: Website:
160 m daily from 6.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m. Kirchengasse 19 • 3950 Gmünd +43 (0) 2852 20894 www.chiligym.at
TENNIS COURT GMÜND Further possibility how to spend your leisure time is to reserve a tennis court of the sport club 1. SVg. Gmünd. This is only 1 km from the hotel. Our guests can use the tennis court for free. For the reservation of the court, please contact our hotel reception. Distance from Goldener Stern: Address: Telephone: E-Mail: Website: 96
1 km Schremser-Straße 41 • 3950 Gmünd +43 (0) 2852 54614 kriegler1@gmx.at www.svtennis.gmuend.at
Action & Fun
IN WALDVIERTEL BIKE RENTAL Explore the impressive Waldviertel when riding a bike. You can easily rent a bike for a spontaneous excursion on 2 wheels.
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RAD FUCHS 550 m Mon. - Fri. 8.30 a.m. - 12.00 noon & 2.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Sat. from 8.30 a.m. – 12.00 noon Bahnhofstraße 42 • 3950 Gmünd +43 (0) 2852 52986 www.radfuchs-gmuend.at
SPORT 2000 STÖCKL Distance from Goldener Stern: 1,4 km Opening hours: Mon. - Fri. from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Sat. from 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Address: Emerich-Berger-Straße 13• 3950 Gmünd Telephone: +43 (0) 2852 54241 Website: www.sport-stoeckl.at
FUN BIKE TRAILS The local guides of the association „Fun & Bike Oberes Waldviertel / South Bohemia“ offer individual bike tours for groups. Discover the secret treasures of the region together with the professionals! The Fun & Bike association was created by people who love cycling in a unique landscape and who wanted to enjoy excursions and local gastronomy. The guides offer individual bike tours for groups, for both sporty bikers as well as beginners. Distance from Goldener Stern: Address: Telephone: E-Mail: Website:
1 km Stadtplatz 53 • 3874 Litschau +43 (0) 664 9411 868 info@funbiketrails.com www.funbiketrails.com 97
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GMÜND & SURROUNDINGS HOPFERL - DAS STADTWIRTSHAUS Regional, high-quality food & drinks with seasonal excellent cuisine Distance from Goldener Stern: 71 m Opening hours: Mon. & Wed. - Fri. from 8.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m. • Tue. from 8.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Sat. from 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m. • Sun. & bank holidays from 10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Address: Stadtplatz 24 • 3950 Gmünd Telephone: +43 (0) 2852 51980 Website: www.hopferl-gmuend.at
NICKI‘S RESTAURANT Delicacies of Waldviertel and traditional dishes of Vienna cuisine as well as seasonal specialities Distance from Goldener Stern: Opening hours: Address: Telephone:
1.7 km Mon. from 8.00 a.m.- 2.00 p.m. • Wed. - Sun. from 8.00 a.m. • Tue. closing time Weitraer Straße 96 • 3950 Gmünd +43 (0) 2852 52955
AMBROZY NONDORF Culinary delights of traditional Waldviertel cuisine combined with classic Austrian & regional Nouvelle cuisine - really good cuisine
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Distance from Goldener Stern: 5.2 km Opening hours: Mon. & Tue. closing time • Wed. - Fri. from 4.00 p.m. Sat., Sat., Sun. & bank holidays from 9.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. & 4.00 p.m. – 12.00 a.m. Address: Hauptstraße 74 • 3945 Nondorf Telephone: +43 (0) 2855 239 Website: www.ambrozy.co.at
Food & Drinks
DELICACIES RESTAURANT AND BREWERY HOTEL WEITRA Excellent cuisine and refined beer culture combined with warm hospitality Distance from Goldener Stern: Opening hours: Address: Telephone: Website:
11.4 km Mon. - Sat. from 7.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m. & Sun. from 7.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m. Rathausplatz 6 • 3970 Weitra +43 (0) 2856 2936 0 www.brauhotel.at
GASTHOF WASCHKA Waldviertel & Bohemian delicacies, such as roast pork, Waldviertel dumplings and Weitraer “Bräu-Bierfleisch” (meat with beer) Distance from Goldener Stern: Opening hours: Address: Telephone: Website:
11.4 km Mon. - Sun. from 11.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. & 5.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. • Wed. is closing time Rathausplatz 8 • 3970 Weitra +43 (0) 2856 2296 www.waschka.at
STIFTSRESTAURANT ZWETTL Classic Austrian & regional - really good cuisine Distance from Goldener Stern: Opening hours: Address: Telephone: Website:
25.9 km daily from 10.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m. Stift Zwettl 16 • 3910 Zwettl +43 (0) 2822 58128 www.stiftsrestaurant-zwettl.at
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GMÜND & SURROUNDINGS SCHWARZ ALM Enjoy delicacies of Waldviertler in the bright winter garden or in the rustic restaurant Distance from Goldener Stern: 30.7 km Opening hours: Hot food served: Mon. & Sun. from 12.00 noon - 2.00 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Snack menu: Mon. & Sun. from 2.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Address: Almweg 1 • 3910 Zwettl Telephone: +43 (0) 2822 5317 319 Website: www.schwarzalm.at
BÄRENHOF KOLM Impressive culinary experience, you won’t forget so quickly Distance from Goldener Stern: 43.0 km Opening hours: Hot food served: Wed. - Sun. from 11.30 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. & 6.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Closing time: October to May - Mon. & Tue. • June to September - Mon. Address: Schönfeld 18 • 3925 Arbesbach Telephone: +43 (0) 2813 242 Website: www.baerenhof-kolm.at
HOTEL CONCERTINO Outstanding specialities of both Bohemian and international cuisine Distance from Goldener Stern: 54.4 km Address: Náměstí Míru 141/II • 377 01 Jindřichův Hradec
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Food & Drinks
DELICACIES MASNÉ KRÁMY
Traditional and heavy meals in the centre of České Budějovice. Distance from Goldener Stern: 53 km Opening hours: Mon. – Thur. from 10.30 a.m. - 11.00 p.m. Fri. - Sat. from 10.30 a.m. – 12.00 a.m. • Sun. from 10.30 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. Address: Krajinská • 370 01 České Budějovice Telephone: +420 387 201 301 Website: www.masne-kramy.cz
GRANDHOTEL ZVON Czech and Viennese cuisine connected with south bohemian hospitality. Distance from Goldener Stern: 52 km Opening hours: Mon. - Fri. from 6.30 p.m. - 11.30 p.m. Address: Nám. Přemysla Otakara II. 90/28 • 370 01 České Budějovice Telephone: +420 381 601 601 Website: www.hotel-zvon.cz
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Lower Austria Card
THINGS TO KNOW WALDVIERTEL - REAL & PURE Recharge batteries and relax - you can do this so well in Waldviertel, because the region’s originality is preserved here. The fresh air and the Nordic landscape constantly surrounds you. The Waldviertel region has something for everyone. Enjoy and have some rest in Waldviertel! You can visit 331 tourist attractions for free with the Lower Austria Card.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN A RADIUS OF 30 KM • Blockheide Nature Park • Shot glass museum Echsenbach • Sole-Felsen-Spa Gmünd • Hemp village Reingers • Nature Park Heidenreichsteiner Moor • Paper Mill Mörzinger • Waldviertler narrow-gauge railway • City museum Waidhofen an der Thaya • Waldviertel Art Museum Northern Bald Ibis aviary in Waidhofen/Thaya • Käsemacher-World Heidenreichstein • Cistercian Abbey of Zwettl • Weitra Castle • Wirtshaus zur Minidampfbahn (children’s paradise with mini steam train) • Brewery in the Brauhotel Weitra • Austrian Freemasons Museum • Waldviertel SCHUHWERKSTATT • Evening tour and drinking the private brewery Zwettler • Treasures of the past • City museum of Zwettl • Fairy tale exhibition, Bog spa Harbach 102
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