Cycling around Lake Wörth

The Klagenfurt region along Lake Wörth offers perfect conditions for cyclists. The contrast of water, softly rolling hills and high mountains holds a special appeal for leisure cyclists, mountain bikers and riders of racing cycles alike. Cyclists who enjoy a leisurely pace can pedal around the lake or explore the region on one of the many theme cycle paths.

Sporting nature lovers can try and master a challenging route on one of Carinthia’s many mountains surrounding Klagenfurt. And the numerous lakeside swimming areas are just the right place to relax after an exhausting and exciting bicycle tour. This is a cyclist’s heaven!

The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino is the perfect base for cyclists on holiday in Klagenfurt. The hotel is situated right in Klagenfurt’s city centre, near Lake Wörth. 71 comfortable rooms with state-of-the-art equipment await you, located just a minute away from the Lindwurm, one of Klagenfurt’s landmarks, and right in the middle of Klagenfurt’s main shopping mile. The room design is dominated by mellow wood tones and warm shades of red, creating a cosy and very individual atmosphere. Cutting-edge technology such as flat screen TVs and DVD/CD players in the rooms and WLAN Internet access in the entire hotel complement the many amenities available to guests.


Combine your holiday with enjoyable cycle tours and a laid-back stay in Klagenfurt. Explore the historic city centre and enjoy being pampered by the team of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino. Particularly our lavish buffet breakfast provides every cyclist with fuel for a successful and balanced day.

Seminars, converences & Events

at ARCOTEL Nike Linz yo are always IN BEST COMPANY

Seminars & Conferences

Eigt bright, fully air-condidtioned conference rooms with a size ranging from 25 sq. m to 210 sq. m, mostly with daylight and a glorious view of the Danube, as well a sone business suite on the 12th floor, are abailable for your seminar, exhibition, company celebration ofr event for up to 180 persons.

The basic equipment includes a screen, a video projector, a flip chart with paper, a pin board, a pad of paper and a pen, an overhead projector as well as a moderation box. There is also the possibility to rent additional equipemnt concerning audio, video and new media. We only work with professional partners.

Conference package

from EUR 44.50 per person
•    1 mineral water + 1 coffee break with special snacks in the morning
•    Lunch at noon
•    1 mineral water + 1 coffee break with special snacks in the afternoon
•    Technical equipment: 1 flipchart, 1 pin board, moderation box, LCD projector

Rooms
•    Overnight from EUR 89.00 exclusive breakfast and taxes

Included additional services
•    Grape-sugar in the morning for each participant
•    Something sweet (chocolate) after lunch
•    pens and block seminar

The perfect scenery for every occasion

Exquisite culinary indulgence, a dreamlike location and perfect service guarantee a memorable and successful event.
At the ARCOTEL Nike Linz you find an experienced team for any kind of event. Professional assistance and performance are guaranteed.

Located next to the River Danube, the ARCOTEL Nike Linz offers a breath-taking view on the Pöstlingberg and the rolling hillside of the "Mühlviertel".

Eight air-conditioned, bright and combinable seminar and banquet rooms between 25 und 210 sqm offer space for events up to 160 people.
Our dasRESTAURANT, the KÉ café & bar, as well as the ARCOgARTen in front of the hotel and our lavish terraces offer the perfect location for any kind of event: Christmas party, wedding reception, birthday parties, Babtism parties or the celebration of a jubilee.

Most of our meeting rooms (except two) are with natural daylight and a beautiful view over the River Danube. There is also an underground corridor connected to the event centre "Brucknerhaus" next door.

We are looking forward to giving advice and creating a detailed offer adjusted to your wishes.

DISCOVER THE VIBRANCY OF CONTEMPORARY VIENNA

You’ve already been to Vienna in the past and have seen all the magnificent imperial buildings? Then come with us and explore Vienna from a different angle. For as well as the historic buildings, there is another side to the city: Trendy clubs, young designer labels and modern architecture make Vienna a fascinating city that seamlessly blends tradition and modernity.

The best place to start exploring contemporary Vienna is the 7th district (Neubau), which is well known as a creative and trendy quarter that attracts visitors with a wide and varied range of things to do. After visiting the MuseumsQuartier, a centre of the arts that boasts well-known museums such as the Leopold Museum and the MUMOK, rummage through the second-hand shops in the Neubaugasse and get hold of a unique item of vintage clothing. In our opinion, the 7th district with its many hot fashion stores and boutiques can rightly be called a mecca for all fashion victims.  

The 7th district of Vienna also brims with culinary diversity. Our favourite: Maschu Maschu. Maschu Maschu serves specialities from the Middle East. We highly recommend the tasty falafel – probably the best falafel in town.

But that’s enough of shopping and eating. Why not step out and turn the night into day. We recommend that night owls check out the Lutz club, which stands out with its international flair, vibrating club sound and state-of-the-art interior design. 

We wish you LOTS of FUN exploring Vienna Neubau.

Time for shopping

Since the hot summer days are behind us, the time is just right to go shopping. As you are already aware, the month of August is known for its motto: "It's time for shopping". It is just a few more days that you have the opportunity to grab the best offer. ARCOTEL Allegra has great suggestions for your most amusing hobby in your spare time - shopping. Given the fact that our hotel is conveniently situated in a shopping center, we suggest that you first visit the shopping and entertainment center Branimir where you can shop for clothes, CDs, books, etc. In addition, the Branimir center has a cinema and a playroom for your kids, where boredom does not exist. Just a few minutes of walk will take you to the main square, and Ilica – a street famous for its multitude of shops. Adjacent to Ilica, a newly opened shopping center "Cvjetni" hosts excellent famous shops.

From the direction of the hotel or the city center various means of transport will also take you to two  more shopping centers "Arena" and "Avenue Mall" which have numerous and interesting shops. Take your time and seize the best and still ongoing offers. In case you do return exhausted back to the hotel, we recommend you take a break in our Joe's bar where you can find a wide selection of coffee and refreshing drinks. A pleasant shopping and a fun last week of August wishes you ARCOTEL Allegra team!

"Heaven can wait chor" at the St. Pauli Theater

Inspired by the American film "Young @ Heart", and the British band "The
Zimmer", whose oldish members not only inspire the Americans and British, the generation is also in this regional choir project of the St. Pauli Theater 70 + on stage and they want to rock. "This choir performs only hits from the past few decades, such as "Stayin 'Alive" by the Bee Gees, "die perfekte Welle" by Juli, "Gekommen um zu bleiben" by Wir sind Helden, "Smells Like Spirit" by Nirvana. They are nightly accompanied by a live band.

The musical manager Jan Christof itself is an all-rounder and knows the Hamburg music scene like no other.

Credits: Frank Siemers

KUNST & KULTUR (ART & CULTURE)

v.l.n.r. Weingut Collegium Wirtemberg, Sylvia Ernst,
Weingut Tschida Österreich,
Peter Leidig vom ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart

Thursday, August 15, 2013

The “Kunst & Kultur” evening provided the third opportunity this year to celebrate a rich mix of art, wine, music and culinary delicacies. The winegrowers of the quarter were the Tschida vineyard from Apetlon in Austria and the Collegium Wirtemberg vineyard, while Rainer Hoffelner was the artist of the evening.

The author of the baby dictionary published by Langenscheidt, who has also featured in the Brockhaus multimedia edition with an entry as an outstanding artist and illustrator since 2001, brought a real sense of vitality to art during the evening. Together with guests, he created impressive pictures, which can be purchased from the BAR SCALA in the hotel.

The little ink drawings of figures, affectionately known as “little people”, are Hoffelner’s creations. They show ethereal, slender and dark figures floating against a luminous backdrop, as if they wished to leave all earthly matters behind them and vanish into the heavens. They show weird creatures creeping through the darkness, while comet-like forms try in vain to illuminate the area around them and which nevertheless succeed in lighting the shapeless creatures and putting them centre stage.

Rainer Hoffelner

Please note:
the next Kunst & Kultur evening will take place on
Thursday, 21 November 2013

Weingut Collegium Wirtemberg

Weingut Tschida aus Österreich

Die Kunst von Rainer Hoffelner

Sylvia Ernst

As is usual at all Kunst & Kultur evenings, there will be a winegrower from both Baden-Württemberg and Austria. A buffet featuring seasonal delicacies from the Restaurant WEISSENHOF will complete the artistic and cultural experience from a culinary perspective. The musical background will be provided by live music chosen to reflect the theme of the respective evening.

As your admission ticket and to taste the wines, you will be given a top-quality ARCOTEL Camino wine glass, which you are welcome to take home with you at the end of the evening. The price also includes a lavish ARCOTEL buffet featuring Swabian and Austrian delicacies. Please register in good time, since there is only a limited number of tickets available.
Price per person: EUR 14.00
Sonja Maier
T +49 711 25858-2828
F +49 711 25858-2800
E sonja.maier@arcotelhotels.com 

ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart

Tourist destinations in the Continental Croatia – 2nd part

If you are returning from the Adriatic coast and islands to Zagreb, make a short break at hotel ARCOTEL Allegra and enjoy the continental Croatian destinations which are located in its immediate vicinity. We have singled out the following tourist points that you must visit if you are in Zagreb. Not far from the Croatian capital get to know other tourist places that will surely fascinate you.

Varaždin – city of old baroque architecture, squares and parks. Cultural and historical landmarks testify to its rich history. At the end of the 18th century, at the time of its greatest prosperity, the city of Varaždin was the Croatian capital where many Croatian noblemen, landowners, artists and craftsmen lived. Varaždin is known for its many events such as Špancirfest - festival of good emotions, Varaždin Baroque Evenings concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions and fairs. The city is known for its fort, which has preserved its appearance of a typical Renaissance-Gothic fortress, and in it the Cultural Department of the Varaždin City Museum located there since 1925. Visit Varaždin and return for one moment to a very distant past.

Trakošćan – for all nature lovers we recommend a visit to the Bednja area in the northwestern part of the Croatian Zagorje. In addition to green hills, meadows, vineyards, orchards you will be captivated by the famous castle Trakošćan - the pearl of the Croatian Zagorje dating back to the 13^th century and one of the most popular excursion sites of the Continental Croatia. The Trakošćan Castle is one of the most beautiful ones and one of the few facilities in Croatia with their own preserved material. The objects date from the 15^th to the 19^th century. A recognizable feature of Trakošćan is an artificial lake and a landscaped park. This trip will surely remain in your memory for a long time.

Samobor-old town with a preserved old urban core and one of the most popular resorts is only about 30 minutes away from the Croatian capital. Significant place in the northwestern Croatian tourism is certainly owed to the long history of the town, its rich cultural heritage and attractive surroundings. The ruins of the large old town from the 13^th century which was abandoned during the 19^th century are located above the town. Near the central square is the Livadić castle from 1764, which today hosts the Samobor Museum. Nearby Samobor there are many well-marked hiking trails and many beautifully decorated mountain homes. One of the most important events in the wider area is ​​the Samobor Carnival (Mardi Gras). Samobor custard slices (kremšnite) are one of the most popular desserts in Croatia.

Krapina - interesting tourist destination, a fortified city which was first mentioned in a written document from the 12^th century. Historic urban core of Krapina is preserved even today. The main streets are filled with numerous shops, boutiques, various shops and restaurants that lure the passer-by  with its rich offer. The town is famous for the site "Krapina Neanderthal" so-called Homo crapiniensis. The Neanderthal Museum is one of the most modern museums in Croatia and the region. It will enchant you with an interesting story about the life and culture of the Krapina Neanderthal, numerous multimedia and other content as well as special architecture of this unique museum.

Shopping in the capital!

In August, we treat ourselves to some extra “shopping time”. We simply grab a few friends and then head off to Berlin, as this is where we can really find everything our hearts can possibly desire: from Armani to second-hand, from art to unique souvenirs and even exotic gourmet delicacies from all over the world!

Shopping at KaDeWe is just amazing, as it is highly unlikely that you can ask for anything here and be told that it’s unavailable. The famous “department store of the West” scores with a vast range of luxury goods. In addition to luxurious beauty-rooms and beauty-lounges, Germany’s best-known department store offers a wedding and gift service as well as a hotel and home service! From made-to-measure clothing to hairdressing, from buggy hire to currency exchange, KaDeWe comes top in every respect. Up to 180,000 customers from all over the world can be found milling around the store’s 60,000 m² area very day – where they are served by approximately 2,000 assistants. Customer-focus and an excellent service for each individual are paramount – and this has now been the case for over 100 years. KaDeWe is known internationally as the largest temple to consumerism on the European continent and is mentioned in the same breath as renowned department stores such as “Harrods” in London. http://www.kadewe.de/

When shopping in Berlin, another place that is well worth a visit is “Galeries Lafayette”. This store, covering four storeys, is a showcase for the dazzling world of fashion: apart from the leading international fashion brands, you can also find exciting new designers from Prenzlauer Berg. “Galeries Lafayette” calls itself “the secret French embassy” in Berlin. It ascribes this to the department store’s history: it ventured to Berlin in 1996 and opened its first German branch in Friedrichstraße, at the corner of Französische Straße (French Street) – only a few minutes’ walk from the ARCOTEL John F Berlin. With “Galeries Lafayette” as the anchor tenant, the glass temple designed by France’s leading architect Jean Nouvel was the first real sign of life in the Friedrichstadtpassagen.
http://www.galerieslafayette.de/

Inspired gifts from Berlin!

Anybody who is looking for that really special gift will find precisely the right one with the “BREATH OF BERLIN” series of perfumes. It’s not just the look that’s so appealing but also the bottle: “A fragrance that is as lively and multi-facetted as its city – a city that never stops but is constantly evolving.” And even better, the unusual perfume bottles are real works of art – made from glass! With the Berlin TV Tower, “BREATH OF BERLIN” incorporates THE symbol of the capital, making the perfume a perfect souvenir! You can buy the men’s and women’s fragrances in the TV Tower shop for example.

"BREATH OF BERLIN"

You can also find unusual souvenirs in the Kreuzberg shop “boxoffberlin” - or “bob”, to use the more familiar abbreviated form, close to Checkpoint Charlie. Its unique selling point is that all its products and gift articles are made by Berlin-based designers, producers and artists. Here, you can find fine art, drawings and other original works of art produced by Berlin-based artists as well as postcards, photos and original t-shirts. Its small but excellent book department, which specialises in books about Berlin and street art, is also very impressive. Our favourite souvenir from “bob” is the capital city coffee “Berliner Bohne” and the cookie cutter in the shape of the Brandenburger Tor. (bob – boxoffberlin | Zimmerstraße 11 | 10969 Berlin)

boxoffberlin - Copyright Rudiger Knobloch

The ART-DOMINO® gallery is located close to the Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin, directly opposite our second hotel in Berlin, the ARCOTEL John F Berlin. Inspired by the world’s most beautiful cities, such as the German capital, it produces inimitable series of stylised pictures showing the world’s most famous landmarks and tourist attractions. Each picture is unique and each single image/colour combination is only produced once. The use of small-scale formats results in fantastic individual pieces, which can be individually adjusted, changed or enlarged. A wonderful souvenir of your visit to the capital!

Vienna is a city of culture. Vienna is a city of musicals. Vienna is a city of music.

All these things are just a few minutes´ away from ARCOTEL Wimberger Vienna. And the beginning of September also marks the beginning of the new seasion at the Volkstheater, the Raimund Theater and der Wiener Stadthalle.

The Volkstheater opens its doors again on 7 September with the comey "My Friend Harvey" by Mary Chase. The season continues on a more serious note with the new Jaqueline Kornmüller piece "Das Kind", which had its premiere in April of this year.

In autumm, the smash musical "Elisabeth" finally returns to Vienna at the Raimund Theater. During its last run in Vienna, the musical about the life of the Empress Elisabeth was seen by more than 1.8 million visitors at ofer 1,750 performances. In Japan the show has already been seen by more than 3.2 million people and in Germany by over 2 millionen. the new season here starts on 18 September. For all those who want to plan ahead: The long-awaited German-language version of "MAMMA MIA! - Das Musical" is having its Austrain premiere on 20 March 2014.

And how is the Wiener Stadthalle starting in the new autum season? With "Quidam", the spectacular new show from the Cirque du Soleil, which is on from 11 to 15 September. Quidam puts the human imagination at the centre of a fantastic production, which has thrilled millions of viewers on five continents since it was first launched in 1996. On 17 September the Stadthalle will be pulling out the stops for the young generation with a concert by multi-platinu selling singer Selena Gomez. September at the Wiener Stadthalle ends with the "La Donna fair for women" from 25 to 29 September. That adds up to five days of girl power in Vienna.

Thanks to the central location of the ARCOTEL Wimberger Vienna the hotspots of Vienna´s event scene are just a few minutes´ away on foot or by metro. And the ticket usally also serves as a ticket for Vienna´s public transport system.