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.

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!

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

Once upon a time....

ARCOTEL Hotels celebrate  25-years jubilee – and this is a reason to celebrate. Appropriate to this occasion we want to take you on a journey into the past and tell you the history of the ARCOTEL Nike Linz!

The Nike Story – Part 1

In the middle of the cultural centre of the Danube park raises the obvious ARCOTEL Nike named after the Greek goddess of victory. As a guest of this hotel, which is since 01.01.1997 family-owned by the family Wimmer, you are always in best company! 

The Nike sculpture decorated once the Linzer Finance building at the "Nibelungenbrücke".
Later it was sold to a museum in Germany. In 1997 the hotel in the Danube park was bought by the General manager of ARCOTEL Hotels Raimund Wimmer. His wife, the current owner of ARCOTEL Hotels Mrs. Dr. Renate Wimmer who is born and grown up in Linz, remembered the nike sculpture and so the hotel got his name - ARCOTEL Nike.
Unfortunately the efforts to get back the original sculpture from Germany failed. Therefore it was a new sculpture commissioned, which now decorates the ARCOTEL Nike Linz. Beginning with the historic Nike sculpture in front of the Hotel, up to statuary and paintings in all public areas art is lived in all facets of the Hotel.

This easiness of a "savoir-vivre" also enforces in the 169 double rooms and 5 suites, which are spread on 12 floors of the hotel. Since March 2008 the hotel decreeds about 7 floors in new Design and since March 2009 about 3 unique theme suites, the "Kepler suite", the "Circle suite", and the "Steel suite".

This was part 1 of the Nike story! In the next BLOG you will read about the artistic elements which are hidden in all areas of the hotel.

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!

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!

Enjoy Advent season in Linz

Shopping, relaxation, indulgence and Linzer Christmas markets

Start relaxed into Christmas time and settle your Christmas presents without any stress! Or endow an eased Shopping- and Advent weekend in Linz! Spend a shopping day in the biggest Shopping centre of the Linzer inner-city, the Passage Linz which offers trend setters, fashionistas, bargain hunters and souvenir collectors everything the heart could desire!
As a special service we offer an exclusive packet service for you! Deposit your purchases at the information of the shopping centre "Passage Linz" and they'll be brought directly into your hotel room – for your comfortable shopping experience and the jauntily visit of Linz's numerous Christmas markets , which count to the most beautiful in Austria and where enjoyment of punch and glogg is guaranteed!

Our special offer for the most beautiful time of the year: 

- 1 night in a SUPERIOR double room
- Generous ARCOTEL Nike breakfast buffet
- Entrance to the in-house wellness area
- EUR 50.00 Linz City Gift Voucher per person, which can be spent in over 280 shops in the city centre (a list of participating retailers can be found at www.linzer-city.at)
- Packet service into the ARCOTEL Nike Linz 

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

Price per person in a Superior double room: EUR 95.00
Surcharge for single occupancy: EUR 39.00
Extra night per person (incl. breakfast): EUR 45.00

Prices include all taxes and also include the tourism fee of EUR 1.30 per person and night. 

Contact:
ARCOTEL Nike Linz
Untere Donaulände 9
4020 Linz
T +43 732 76 26-0
E nike@arcotelhotels.com
www.arcotelhotels.com/nike

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.

Art & Culture in Linz

 Linz weekend for lovers of culture

The city at the River Danube offers a unique mixture of art, culture, industry and nature. 2013 the motto in the Upper Austrian capital is "music". Lots of the cultural venues offer various attractive events and concerts through the year. 

Many highlights can be discovered in Linz, like the museum of the future, the Ars Electronica Center or the "Brucknerhaus" concert hall. All locations and sights guarantee an exciting and fascinating weekend in the European City of Culture 2009.

*The Linz Card offers you free admission to all museums and many attractive discounts for numerous sights and attractions of the Upper Austrian capital, for example:

· free admission in all public Linz museums
· free using of the Linz Linien (public transport)
· reduced fee for the Linz City Express
· reduced fee in the Linzer zoo
· reduced fee in the voestalpine "Stahlwelt"
· reduced fee for a guided city walk with the Austria Guides

More Information about the benefits of the Linz Card here

Stay a night in our homely comfort double room and enjoy our richly 5-elements-breakfast-buffet with local products before you start in a day full of attractions and highlights.
Culinary delights from Austrian and international cuisines as well as home-made pastries are served in our in-house "dasRESTAURANT" and "KÉ café & bar" and on our wonderful terrace the "Donauterrasse"

Offer includes:

- Two nights for two persons in Comfort double room with Danube view 

- Richly varied buffet breakfast with local products
- One homemade "NiKÉstollen" - a sweet from chocolate, hazelnut and marzipan
- Linz Card 1-day ticket* - Linz city guide book

We would be pleased to welcome you in our ARCOTEL Nike Linz!

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.

Culinary Summer at ARCOTEL Nike Linz

Enjoy the summer from the best side

Oasis of relaxation
During the summer months the Danube terrace of the four star hotel in Linz offers pure relaxation directly on the green river banks, with a splendid view over the Danube, of the ships gently passing by and also the "Pöstlingberg", the landmark of Linz. Whether it be breakfast, business lunch or coffee with homemade pastries, the ambitious kitchen and service team provides best service around the clock. 

Wine and Dine - every Friday evening starting at 6.00 p.m.
In the evening there is not only the marvelous sunset to enjoy, but also the culinary indulgence. Responsible for the treats of some fine food is Executive Chef Bernd Waldhäusl, who arranges the corresponding summery light dishes. At choice are a variety of classic, newly interpreted Austrian and international specialties in all their seasonal variations.

Candlelight Dinner - every Saturday evening starting at 6.30 p.m. Experience a romantic 4-course candlelight dinner in an exquisite atmosphere with live piano music and a view to the Danube and the "Pöstlingberg" for an unforgettable culinary evening at the "dasRESTAURANT". 

We hope you enjoy the summer and we would be pleased to welcome you at ARCOTEL nike Linz!
Your ARCOTEL Nike Linz Team!