Simply a hit

Once again this year crazy outfits, brightly coloured hair and colourful glasses captured Hamburg's inner city – and the ARCOTEL Onyx Hamburg was right in the middle of it all. Every summer since 1997 the Schlagermove Festival has made its way through the famous St. Pauli district. This year's "colourful festival of love" took place on June 28th, 2014. The world's largest Schlager (hit music from the 1970s and 1980s) party delights Schlager fans from all over Germany, and recorded approx. 500,000 visitors this year despite the rainy weather.

The heart of the festival was a procession of 45 colourfully decorated floats, which made their way from Heiligengeistfeld to the Landungsbrücken and the Millerntorplatz, then back to Heiligengeistfeld. The ARCOTEL Onyx Hamburg, with its location at the start of the Reeperbahn, is directly in the middle of the action, and at the same time was a small rest area for stranded Schlager fans, to who we were happy to open our doors as a meeting point or as an oasis for refuelling. In the middle of the action, not just a spectator – the party atmosphere infected the whole building; guests and employees celebrated the festival together. 

Following the Schlagermove there was, as always, a large Aftermove party on the Heiligengeistfeld, in a party space of over 6,000 square meters and with five party tents. A colourful DJ program and live performances from Heino and others ensured a great atmosphere until deep into the night.

We are already looking forward to the Schlagermove in 2015!

ARCOTEL Onyx

20359 Hamburg | Reeperbahn 1 A

T +49 40 209 409-0 | F +49 40 209 409-2550

E onyx@arcotelhotels.com | www.arcotelhotels.com/onyx

Summer in Zagreb

Croatian metropolis offers a handful of various interesting events during the summer, which you should not miss. Events which ARCOTEL Allegra Zagreb should single out are:

- Zagreb Time Machine held from April 26^th to October 5^th, during which you can experience Gornji grad in the past, enjoy the dance evenings and promos at Zrinjevac and Maksimir, Tkalčijana - the street of music and entertainment, folk scene and various surprises.

- the traditional Summer on Stross held from May 23^rd to September 15^th, which calls for a summer break, and offers interesting events such as the participation of a number of singers and musicians, an art colony, a small puppet theatre, welcoming 1/2 of the year, and an exhibition of mongrel dogs.

- INmusic festival from June 23^rd – 25^th, during which Zagreb becomes the main centre of music spectacle for all lovers of modern music.

- "Fantastic Zagreb Film Festival" for all lovers of film, held from June 27^th to July 05^th.

In addition to the above events, the program includes a number of other events, such as the International Festival of Fireworks, 48^th International Folklore Festival, Croatian World Games and many others. Check our calendar of events and find out more!

A brief overview of summer events in Zagreb:

Zagreb Time Machine 26. 4. 2014. - 5. 10. 2014.

Summer on Stross - STROSSMARTRE 2014    23. 5. 2014. - 15. 9. 2014.

INmusic festival 2014.  23. 6. 2014. - 25. 6. 2014.

Fantastic Zagreb Film Festival   27. 6. 2014. - 5. 7. 2014.

International Festival of Fireworks   4. 7. 2014. - 6. 7. 2014.

48^th International Folklore Festival 16. 7. 2014. - 20. 7. 2014.

Croatian World Games - Zagreb 2014   21. 7. 2014. - 26. 7. 2014. 

Summer Holidays in Carinthia

In Klagenfurt you can enjoy the summer!

Finally summer is coming and thereby also holiday mood spreads! Whether you are looking to attend one of the many events that take place during the summer or simply want to relax and enjoy the warm summer sun at the lake – the Wörthersee offers it all. The paradise of mountains and lakes with the most sunshine hours and its beautiful landscape lures with diverse leisure facilities and a jump into the water of Lake Wörthersee will make forget you everyday life.

(c) Arnold Pöschl

"Finally spring! And the long-awaited summer is approaching, at the same time we´re getting in holiday mood. If you search for entertainment, sports and lots of action, you’re right in Klagenfurt! The mountain and lake paradise with the most sunny days within a year offers a range of opportunities. With a relaxing vacation in Klagenfurt you’ll forget your daily routine."

(c) Arnold Pöschl

The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino is located in the centre of Klagenfurt and yet, it only takes a few minutes to reach the Wörthersee. Thus, the 4-star-hotel is the ideal starting point to enjoy your summer holidays in Carinthia.

(c) Arnold Pöschl

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Wörthersee and book your summer holidays now.

The package includes:
- 1 overnight stay in a superior double room
- Breakfast for 2 people
- 48 hours bus ticket for 2 people
- 2 tickets for the lido Klagenfurt
- Welcome drink for 2 people

EUR 136.00 per night*
*Price excl. tourism fee EUR 1.50 p.p.
Offer valid from 1 June to 31 August 2014

Culture-weekend with Tutankhamun in Linz

Culture and culinary indulgence in an unforgettable city-special

Tutankhamun – his tomb and his treasures
Experience the amazing exhibition about the archaeological world sensation of the chamber tomb of the Pharaoh in a spectacular reconstitution.

The most successful exhibition-tour in Europe had yet more than 4.5 million visitors. Experience the old Egypt and let yourself be enchanted by the myth of Tutankhamun and a time journey to the Pharaohs.

A fascinating exhibition that makes your Linz Trip an unforgettable experience.
For further Information please refer to www.tut-ausstellung.com/en.

Stay a night in our homely Comfort Double room and enjoy our richly breakfast-buffet with local products before you visit the nearby exhibition at the "Tabakfabrik".

Culinary delights from Austrian and international cuisines as well as home-made pastries are served in our in-house "dasRESTAURANT" and KÉ cafè & bar directly at the banks of the river Danube.

Offer includes*:

• One night for two persons in a Comfort double room
• Richly varied breakfast buffet with local products 
• Admission to the exhibition "Tutankhamun"
• free use of our new in-house wellness area

*Valid from 06.03.to 29.06.2014 on weekends (Friday to Sunday), as well as on public holidays and the day before.

ARCOTEL Wimberger is Celebrating 20 Years "Colourful as Life"

The "Wimberger" has always been at the heart of the action. And that hasn't changed since 1870. Because whenever people gather to celebrate life, the hotel has a long tradition of joining in the party. In 1874 the Viennese hotelier Karl Wimberger became a pioneer in the field of Viennese event culture, when during the carnival season he recommended the "luxurious, comfortable and newly furnished function rooms" on the first floor of his new hotel "for small parties, balls, weddings and club evenings".

But competition was fierce. At the same time, the Sophien-Säle, the Künstlerhaus, the Blumen-Säle and last but not least, Schwender's Colosseum were already regularly hosting the legendary "Monstre-Masked Ball" that dominated the festivities in the imperial capital alongside more aristocratic balls. Nevertheless just a few years later, one of the leading Viennese folk singers, Carl "Shall we drink another bottle of wine" Lorens, described the popular carnival revels with the following words:
"At Gschwandtner and Stalehner / We get to know each other, / At Wimberger the party goes on / Always light-hearted and gay."


Over the years the hotel thus became the venue for an unusual mix of political and cultural gatherings, masked balls and military music concerts. So it can definitely be said that the Hotel Wimberger has a tradition of grand festivities and reconciling differences.
And that didn't change much after ARCOTEL Hotels took over and revamped the hotel. Or do you know any other hotel in Vienna where hungry visitors to an Anna Netrebko concert would run into participants from the Tattoo Convention Vienna at the Restaurant WIMBERGERs wia z'Haus and then spend the rest of the evening dancing together to rock music until the early hours?

On 30 April 2014 we again proved that the ARCOTEL Wimberger can still celebrate legendary festivities in style. To mark the occasion of our 20th anniversary we invited some 100 guests to an evening full of magic. While magician ChristianChristian whisked guests away into a world of illusion, executive chef Peter Lerner conjured up a delicious 4-course meal. Guests danced until the early hours to rock and soul classics performed by the Betty Blue band and whiled away time reminiscing as they took a walk down memory lane.


Photos of our anniversary celebration  

Discover the secrets of St. Pauli

The ARCOTEL Onyx is situated on the Reeperbahn at the heart of Hamburg’s famous entertainment district St. Pauli and we like to think that this unique location is reflected in the character of the hotel. The key to understanding it is to get out and explore the fascinating area in which it is located.

To celebrate 25 years of ARCOTEL Hotels we invited guests to join us for an extraordinary tour of Hamburg’s most famous quarter.

And what better starting-point for any tour of the ‘Kiez’ (the local name for this district) than our Kiez room! Directly overlooking the Reeperbahn it gives a real ‘feel’ for the character of this part of Hamburg and is furnished in suitably exotic style, with a purple designer sofa, a headboard in the shape of a pair of lips and a pole-dancing pole! The room also features a glass cabinet containing original exhibits from the St. Pauli Museum, carefully chosen to give a flavour of life in the ‘Kiez’ and how it has changed over the years.

Just a few minutes’ walk from the ARCOTEL Onyx, and directly opposite the Davidwache police station, is the Casino Reeperbahn. Visitors to the authentically-styled casino suite can learn all about the fascinating world of poker and even get to try out their skills (with guidance, of course) in a friendly tournament. Don’t forget these tips from the professionals – always keep your opponent guessing, brush up on that probability theory… and don’t forget the dark glasses!

The next stop on our tour is the St. Pauli Museum in Davidstrasse. A walk around this collection of unique exhibits gives a real insight into the eventful history of the St. Pauli district from medieval times right up to the present day. Find out what the origins of this ‘naughty’ part of town have to do with, of all things, a monastery, why Herbertstrasse has gates to keep out prying eyes and why Nutella is much more than just something you spread on your bread! And when you have had enough history for the day, there is always table football to keep you amused or maybe a drink and some live music in the museum’s trendy bar.

Those on the lookout for a good place to eat will find the ideal spot just a few yards away - the Schatto Pauli theatre restaurant. Whether you are off to the theatre or sampling the city’s nightspots, a tourist or a local - at Schatto Pauli every guest is king! What better way to get your evening started than to sit at a long table with friends old and new and soak up the charming, rustic atmosphere of this wonderful eatery? The house speciality, the legendary “Original Wiener Schnitzel”, is definitely a treat too good to miss. And with the Schmidts TIVOLI theatre literally just the other side of the wall, the Schatto Pauli could not be more convenient for theatregoers.

Our tour takes us finally next door to the famous Schmidts TIVOLI theatre and its long-running hit musical “Heisse Ecke”, set in St. Pauli. Since it opened back in 2003, this ever-popular Kiez classic has entertained over 1.5 million people, making it the most successful German-language musical production to date. The cast of nine actors and actresses take on over 50 different roles in a fast-paced show based on different stories played out over a period of 24 hours at the local “Heisse Ecke” snack-bar. With music from a superb live orchestra this really is an exciting production, which offers us a glimpse of the craziness of day-to-day life on the Reeperbahn.

As things start to really get going in the many bars and clubs clustered along the Reeperbahn, so our tour of Hamburg’s ‘saucy’ side ends, appropriately enough, with a currywurst and a bottle of Astra beer at the “Heisse Ecke” snack bar across the road from the theatre.

Like the sound of this amazing tour? Then join us at the ARCOTEL Onyx on the Reeperbahn!

ARCOTEL Onyx

20359 Hamburg | Reeperbahn 1 A

T +49 40 209 409-0 | F +49 40 209 409-2550 

E onyx@arcotelhotels.com | www.arcotelhotels.com/onyx

The perfect location for your event!

The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino

Three generous banquet and meeting rooms with daylight are available on the first floor. The bright rooms are quiet and offer state-of-the-art technology. Two rooms can be combined, and with a total of 120 sqm they provide capacity for up to 120 persons.

The organization and implementation of events requires a high degree of responsibility, which we gladly incur for you! We advise you with pleasure in a personal conversation and create a concept which is adapted to all your wishes and needs! 

What we offer our guests: 

- a personal care on site 

- a very central location with good transport connection 

- public underground parking in close proximity to the hotel  - Free WLAN Internet access in all rooms and public areas  - an attractive free place regulation: If you book an overnight stay and a conference package, with a group of ten or more delegates, the conference speaker will receive free accommodation with breakfast. 

The perfect "all around the meeting"- service including personal care on site

>> Book our conference offer 2014! 

Conference package full day: (bookable from 5 persons)
EUR 45.00 per person*

- Room rental
- 2 conference drinks per person
- Business lunch (choice between two menus at our Cafébar Moser Verdino)
- 2 coffee breaks with coffee, tea, refreshment drinks, 1 sandwich / Danish pastries per person
- writing pad with pencil

- 1 LCD projector, 1 screen (1,80 x 1,80 m), 1 flip chart (with pens and 10 sheets of paper), 1        pin board, W-LAN

*Conference package full day without lunch: from EUR 30.00 per person

Rooms 
Overnight single use

EUR 79.00 (excl. breakfast and taxes)

Contact 
MARIA TASSOTTI

Front Office Manager
T + 43 463 578 78-415
F +43 463 516 765
E bankett.moserverdino@arcotelhotels.com

We look forward to your request!

SWAN LAKE RELOADED

The epitome of ballet reinterpreted - in a breath-taking city special

The Landestheater Linz presents in cooperation with ShowFactory Entertainment GmbH Fredrik Rydman’s Swan Lake Reloaded. After performances in London, Paris and Moscow Swan Lake Reloaded - Tchaikovsky meets Streetdance will stop for seven shows at the Musiktheater am Volksgarten between 2 and 17 August. 

The Danish choreographer Fredrik Rydman has created a bold vision of modern dance theatre and reinvented Swan Lake, the epitome of classical ballet. New age technology and high-energy choreographies, street dance, a good story, music ranging from Tchaikovsky to Moneybrother and extravagant lighting effects are the ingredients of this spectacular production which offers the audience a breath-taking experience. 

Stay in one of our delightful Comfort rooms and in the morning enjoy our generous buffet breakfast. Tasty dishes showcasing the best of Austrian and international cuisine as well as homemade cakes and desserts await you at dasRESTAURANT and the KÉ café & bar overlooking the river Danube.

The package includes:
- 1 night in a Comfort room
- Generous ARCOTEL Nike breakfast buffet
- Ticket for Swan Lake Reloaded at the new Musiktheater (Starts: Tue – Fri 7.30 p.m.,
    Sat 3.30 p.m., Sun 3.00 p.m.)
- Theatre ticket can be used as a ticket for Linz AG public transport from 2 hours before the           show until midnight
- Use of the hotel wellness area free of charge

from EUR 208.00 for 2 people

Valid from 12 to 17 August 2014

We look forward to your visit and wish you an amazing stay in Linz!

Your ARCOTEL Nike Linz Team!

“Dancer against Cancer”– The ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser Vienna Helps Too

To mark the 25th birthday of ARCOTEL Hotels, we’re taking a look back at some of the things we have accomplished over the years. Take a walk down memory lane with us and enjoy some exciting stories and anecdotes from everyday life at our hotels!

In March 2009 the third “Dancer against Cancer”charity ball in aid of the Austrian Cancer Society was held at the Austria Center Vienna. Dr. Renate Wimmer, the owner of ARCOTEL Hotels had volunteered to act as a judge. Thanks to the many generous guests, the event raised a total of EUR 40,000 and one month later a cheque for this amount was presented to the Austrian Cancer Society at the ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser by the ball organiser Yvonne Rueff.

Manfred Mayer, CEO of ARCOTEL Hotel AG, declared, "We are pleased that we can make a contribution to helping the Austrian Cancer Society and are delighted to make our house available for this very special evening. Once again the culinary delights from the AROCTEL kitchen were created by our award-winning chef Johann Schwarz and his team.”

A host of prominent guests, including most of the former “Dancing Stars” participants, came to the presentation of the cheque: Ulrike Beimpold (cabaret star), Hans-Georg Heinke (former TV presenter), Toni Polster (former footballer), Michaela Schimanko-Stiedl (owner of the Edenbar) and Ingrid Turkovic-Wendl (former ice-skater and TV presenter. Katrin Lampe, the well-known TV presenter, hosted the evening.

Ash Wednesday - Herring treat

 5th March, 2014 | starting at 6.00 p.m.

Must go for all passionate friends of fish and abstinence

This year also, fish enthusiats and gourmets should not miss the herring treat on Ash Wednesday at dasRESTAURANT. Our chef de cuisine Bernd Waldhäusl and his team will spoil the guests at the ARCOTEL Nike Linz with an international top class fish & sea fruit buffet yet again  – this maritime delectation leaves nothing to be desired.

Enjoyment is the motto

All guests will be welcomed with oysters and a glass of sparkling wine. Additionally one can choose à la carte from five different fish main courses and enjoy an exquisite dessert buffet. The musical entertainment for the evening will be provided by Live piano music of Wolfgang Schnaitl.

EUR 62.00 p.p. (excl. Beverages)

You can expect a wide range of high-quality fish dishes from river, lake and sea which are complemented with vegetarian delicacies and meat dishes. Pure enjoyment within a breathtaking ambience with live piano music at the banks of the river Danube!

We are looking forward to welcoming you at ARCOTEL Nike Linz!

More information and reservation:
Phone +43 732 7626-1416 | E-Mail nikekulinarik@arcotelhotels.com

Events at the ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart in February

VALENTINE’S DAY

14 FEBRUARY 2014 from 6.00 p.m.
Valentine’s Day is time for romance! So surprise the one you love with an invitation to our Restaurant WEISSENHOF for a romantic dinner for two. 

MAGIC MOMENTS

• with our 4-course Valentine’s Day meal
• 1 bottle of house wine (white or red 0.75 l)
• 1 bottle of mineral water (0.75 l)

VALENTINE’S DAY MENU

For two

Beef fillet Carpaccio with celery salad
***
Clear beef soup with small pistachio dumplings
***
Corn-fed chicken breast stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes
on pomegranate and mango sauce with herb gnocchi and ratatouille
***
Almond wafer with raspberry and vanilla ice-cream

EUR 79.00 per person

STAY THE NIGHT
If you don’t feel like driving home after your meal why not stay the night?
For an additional EUR 99.00 you can book a double room, including breakfast.
(bookings subject to availability)


ART & CULTURE
20 FEBRUARY 2014 from 5.30 p.m.
In keeping with its motto "New Encounters", the ARCOTEL Camino has been a meeting place for artists, designers and leading figures from sports, business, politics and society ever since it opened in 2008

For our first arts and cultural event in the new year we are bringing Italy to the hotel. Come and share a unique opportunity to enjoy Italian art, music and cuisine accompanied by delicious Italian wine.

Together with our artist Susanne Pohlmann we have prepared something very unusual for you this time. Experience with us a passion for painting and an expressive depiction of food, flowers or animals.

SUSANNE POHLMANN
Susanne Pohlmann, nee Endriss was born on 7 July 1947 in Stuttgart Plochingen where she also grew up. She is married and has two children. Drawing and painting were always her hobbies and in 1998 she began painting professionally with acrylic paints. Her main subjects are still lifes, portraits and animals. Susanne Pohlmann has already exhibited in a number of hotels and restaurants in Germany and abroad.

CULINARY ART
Once again our repertoire includes products from two very special wine estates for you. As always, there will be a local wine-grower from Württemberg and for the first time an Italian winegrower. You can look forward to a delicious buffet with Swabian delicacies and Italian specialities prepared and served by our team at the Restaurant WEISSENHOF. From antipasti to pasta and panna cotta, enjoy the dolce vita!

ENTERTAINMENT
It goes without saying that during the evening we will whisk you away on a musical journey to Italy with singer Paula Puggioni, who is already a star in Sicily. She will perform well-known songs, so there’ll be something to suit every taste.

ADMISSION
Price per person: EUR 16.00
To sample the wines you will receive a high-quality ARCOTEL Camino wine glass. This will also serve as your admission ticket and you are welcome to take it home with you at the end of the evening. The ARCOTEL buffet is also included in the price. Make sure you book early, as there are only a limited number of places.

FUTURE DATES
Make a note in your diary of the next events in our successful “Art and Culture” series.

15 MAY 2014
21 AUGUST 2014
20 NOVEMBER 2014

WHISKY TASTING

6 FEBRUARY 2014 starting 7.00 p.m.
As our whisky tastings have recently focused on the different regions of Scotland, it is now time to stop off at the last Scottish region, Speyside.

SPEYSIDE
Speyside is the region that runs along the river Spey and is the appellation for whiskies produced by the roughly 50 distillers in the region to distinguish them from others produced elsewhere in Scotland. Speyside is main whisky region in Scotland not just because it has the largest number of distilleries and also the most productive; it is also home to malt houses, cooperages, blenders and (independent) bottlers. Many of the Speyside distilleries are just a few kilometres apart from one another; some are even just around the corner from each other, as is the case in towns like Dufftown (sometimes called the secret capital of whisky), Elgin or Rothes. Well-known Speyside distilleries include Aberlour, Cragganmore, Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Glen Grant and Macallan. The Malt Whisky Trail – a tourist route that links eight of the more well-known distilleries and one cooperage - is also on Speyside.

PROGRAMME
Our barkeeper and self-professed whisky lover Marcel Klopp will guide you through this whisky tasting accompanied by suitable culinary creations. An ideal opportunity to enjoy the selected specialities and talk shop with the presenter.

THE SPECIALITIES OF THE EVENING
Matching culinary creations put together by our kitchen brigade under executive chef Michael Steeb.

From the range of high-quality whiskies from Speyside:

• Balvenie 
• Glenfarclas
• Car´dhu
• Aberlour
• MaCallan
• Glenrothes

ADMISSION
Price per person: EUR 45.00
Including finger food. As the number of places is limited, we ask you to book early.

ADDITIONAL DATES
Why not make a note of the dates for the other tastings:

27 MARCH 2014
9 OCTOBER 2014
13 NOVEMBER 2014

REGISTRATION | RESERVATION
Due to the limited number of places, we kindly ask you to make a reservation for all events by telephone or e-mail
T +49 711 258 58-2820
E events.camino@arcotelhotels.com


We look forward to seeing you!

Art & Cultur at KÉ café & bar

 A truly amazing art event took place at the KÉ café & bar on 05th December 2013 – as always – in best company!

Andreas Licker and the team of ARCOTEL Nike Linz invited on Thursday, 5th of December, to the last "Art & Culture" event in this year at KÉ café & bar directly at the banks of the river Danube with a wonderful view to the landmark of Linz the "Pöstlingberg". With great pleasure we started with this last Event in 2013 into Christmastime.

(c) Werner Redl

Art & Indulgence
The vintager of the month, the vineyard Anita and Hans Nittnaus from Gols in Burgenland presented selected wines. Exquisite wines were presented and enjoyed in the course of a guided and commented wine tasting.

(c) Werner Redl: Hans Nittnaus

The Linzer artist Gabriele Scharinger presented great pictures which can be admired at the ARCOTEL Nike Linz until March 2014.

(c) Werner Redl

The wine tasting was very much appreciated by the guests who were also spoiled with culinary treats prepared by our chef de cuisine Bernd Waldhäusl and his team. Exquisite delicacies from our cuisine, were served in correspondence to every wine.

No wonder that Andreas Licker was very happy to welcome more than 60 guests. The relaxing evening in sophisticated ambience ended long after the wine tasting accompanied by live piano music from Wolfgang Schnaitl.

It was a very successful evening and we are already looking forward to our next Art & Culture event on 09th January 2014!

New Year's Eve in Vienna

New Year's Eve is just around the corner. The turn of the year means various celebrations all over Vienna and lots of dancing, including the festivities at the ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser Vienna.

Our New Year's Eve gala buffet at the gourmet Restaurant UNO is a culinary treat. Festively decorated tables with views over the Kaiserwasser ensure a spectacular setting. After dinner you may enjoy the festive New Year's Eve atmosphere in Vienna's city centre. Celebrate with guests from all over the world in the city on Vienna's New Year's Eve path with its various stages and performances. The heart of the city can be reached within 10 minutes by subway, and to make the trip a short one you can already open the exclusive sparkling wine carrier on the way.

After a long New Year's Eve night our New Year's Brunch provides the perfect culinary well-being. Serve yourself at our rich buffet and enjoy the first hours of the New Year with the sounds of the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (live broadcast).

We wish you an exciting start into the New Year!
 
Your ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser Team

New Year's Eve Gala Buffet
31st December 2013 from 06.00 p.m.
EUR 89.50 per person

New Year's Brunch
1st January 2014 from 11.00 a.m. until 02.00 p.m.
EUR 43.00 per person

As both events will be quite busy reservations are recommended. 
T +43 224 24-866 or
E restaurantuno@arcotelhotels.com

Advent in Linz

There is no bad weather, there are only different forms of good weather - said John Ruskin

True to the citation we have a few leisure time tips for the winter season in Linz for you! So that you can make your stay unforgettable although the cold time of the year.

Advent in Linz

From 22nd of November until 24th of December 2013 Linz converts into a sparkling Advent-city. The highlight of the "Christkindlmarkt" at "Hauptplatz" is the over 20 meters high Christmas tree, which is donated every year from a different community. The "Volksgarten" fascinates true to the motto "fairy-tale Christmas" young and old with a magical setting. The "Botanische Garten" also lures with winter highlights like the exhibition "incense, cinnamon and vanilla fragrance" 

(c) Linz Tourismus-Röbl

Experience

Above the roofs of linz
With the "Pöstlingbergbahn"a historic mountain tram you can discover the landmark of Linz the "Pöstlingberg". Halfway there is the Linzer zoo with more than 130 different animal species. On the highest point of the "Pöstlingberg" is the basilica "Sieben Schmerzen Mariä" and the observation platform, with a wonderful view over Linz.

City tour
Explore Linz during a trip with the Linz City Express! The yellow train drives you across Linz and informs you about the interesting history of the city. During Christmastime Advent stories and Christmas music deludes you. 

(c) Linz Tourismus-Röbl

Museums

Ars Electronica Center
The Ars Electronica Center is the architectural expression of what Ars Electronica is all about: a place of inquiry and discovery, experimentation and exploration, a place that has taken the world of tomorrow as its stage, and that assembles and presents influences from many different ways of thinking and of seeing things. Visitors can encounter the Center on their own or seek guidance from the expert Infotrainers stationed throughout the exhibits.

(c) Stadt Linz

Lentos Kunstmuseum
The LENTOS Kunstmuseum Linz, which opened in 2003, is considered one of the most important museums of modern and contemporary art in Austria.
Starting from the collection holdings, which focus on masterpieces of European painting from the first half of the 20th century and a rich collection of graphic art and high quality photography, LENTOS draws an arch from the classical historical art of the early 20th century to the most current art positions of today.

Theatre and concerts

Also in the wintertime Linz offers a variety of theatre- and music performances – for everyone the right thing. Enjoy an opera or musical in the "Landes-" or music theatre or visit one of the many music performances in the Linzer churches, like the "Musica Scara".

We wish you a wonderful pre-Christmas season!

Your ARCOTEL Nike Linz Team!

Our Forthcoming Art and Culture Exhibition is all about "ARCOTEL Camino – Your Staff "

Thursday, 21 November 2013

The photographer and artist Wolf-Peter Steinheißer has put the spotlight on staff at the ARCOTEL Camino, giving you the chance to see them in a different light. Regardless of whether they belong to the Service team or Reception or work for departments that guests do not usually get to see, such as Bookings or Housekeeping, this exhibition gives you an opportunity to get to know these members of staff from a different perspective. 




Wolf-Peter Steinheißer was born in Sonneberg in 1965 and was given his first camera when he was only 6 years old. When he was 13 he had his first session in a photo lab. His love of photography grew and his career took off. He specialised in the field of photography and film production and in 1995 launched his freelance career. The majority of his work is dedicated to advertising, industrial, lifestyle and people photography. He has had numerous exhibitions in Germany and abroad and in 2010 was nominated for the German Photo Book Award. He also holds a position as a lecturer for film and photo production at a university. Wolf-Peter Steinheißer is happily married and lives with his wife and son in Ludwigsburg.

Once again you can look forward to Swabian and Austrian culinary delights conjured up by the capable hands in the kitchen of the Restaurant WEISSENHOF. You can also look forward to the exquisite wines presented by two fantastic wineries, one from Austria and one from the region.

Of course there will also be plenty of musical entertainment as the jazz trio Lounge Experience breathes acoustic life into the photographs by Wolf-Peter Steinheißer.

As the entrance ticket to the exhibition and to taste the wines, you will receive a top-quality ARCOTEL Camino wine glass, which you are welcome to take home with you after the event. Also included in the price is the aforementioned generous ARCOTEL buffet with Swabian and Austrian delicacies. The admission price per person is EUR 14.00

REGISTRATION
By telephone or e-mail:
CAROLINE PREIS
T +49 711 25858-2280
E bankett.camino@arcotelhotels.com

ARCOTEL Allegra Zagreb celebrates 10 years of existence

On the 10th of October 2013 the first design and lifestyle hotel in Zagreb invited its numerous clients and guests at an anniversary under the motto "the famous 10".  The invitation from the director Ms. Ljiljana Mikić, in order to mark the 10th anniversary of the ARCOTEL Allegra in the Croatian capital, was attended by 300 guests, who had the opportunity to enjoy international gourmet food and a relaxed atmosphere.  

 

The chairman of the Board of the ARCOTEL Hotel AG, sir. Manfred Mayer was happy that he had the chance to greet the guests on the spot, "The characteristics of the hotels are the typical Croatian hospitality combined with the famous Austrian charm. To this end we will continue to delight our guests with unchanged genuine kindness and sincerity."

 

To celebrate the anniversary, professional cocktail masters made a special "JOE'S SPECIAL JUBILEE-COCKTAIL". Chef John Simončić, along with his team, has prepared for the guests the best dishes and delicacies from seven destinations where the ARCOTEL Hotels are located - Berlin, Hamburg, Klagenfurt, Linz, Stuttgart, Vienna and Zagreb. The guests celebrated until the early hours of the morning to the music of the band Status.

ARCOTEL Allegra is an ideal base for exploring the cultural and historical sights, and is ideal for business meetings in the city. Joe's Bar is located in the hotel lobby, which is reminiscent of the atrium in some of the southern countries. By day, it is the perfect place to start the day and meet with friends or business partners, and in the evening a favorite place with a great selection of the best cocktails in town. Radicchio restaurant is known for its Mediterranean cuisine.

 

ARCOTEL Group is one of Austria's largest companies in the field of tourism in the city and business hotel industry with the international standard and top-quality. It was founded in 1989. and currently has 10 four-star hotels with a total of 1778 rooms in Austria, Germany and Croatia.