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. 

MYSTERY SURROUNDS A MURDER IN VIENNA’S HISTORIC CITY CENTRE

As a child I loved brainteasers. I simply couldn’t get enough of puzzles, playing hide-and-seek in the garden or going on treasure hunts. And that hasn’t changed much since I became an adult. So I was all the more thrilled when I received an invitation to the Vienna City Hunt for my birthday. A dangerous decision, as it would turn out …

Together with two friends, I set off to the historic centre of Vienna on a Friday afternoon. It was pouring with rain, but that didn’t spoil our mood. We were too excited about the prospect of tracking down our suspect. Arriving at the operations centre of the local police headquarters – a typical Viennese coffee house near St. Stephen’s cathedral – we got to know our team of investigators and were given the file about the cold-blooded murder.

Once we had the details of the operation and had been given an emergency phone number in case we should run into any problems, we went straight back onto the streets and took up the trail through the centre of Vienna. But tracking down the perpetrator was no easy matter! The more witnesses we found, the more confused their statementsappeared to be. But although the investigation became increasingly difficult, we eventually managed to put the facts together correctly and identify a perpetrator.

Back at the operations centre, we reviewed the hunt with the other teams and treated ourselves to a cup of steaming coffee as we were soaked through.
We can definitely recommend it. A tricky challenge for young and old, and one where you have to demonstrate your logical thinking skills.
 

http://www.cityhunt.at/
An article by Claudia H.:

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  

ARCOTEL Hotels: 25 years – 25 stories

ARCOTEL Hotels celebrate the 25^th anniversary! The chain has undergone many changes in last couple of years. From the single property in Vienna, the corporation grew to the biggest private Austrian hospitality company. During that period, most interesting and entertaining stories were made. We have gathered them together in order to tell you more about our grand jubilee. Read our blog or visit the facebook fan page and find out fascinating insider info about ARCOTEL chain.

ARCOTEL Allegra supports the sport

First design hotel in Zagreb is has been supporting the sport for several years. We traditionally sponsor the international wheelchair tournament, and we also supported the Miss Sport Croatia pageant. 

"International Wheelchair Tennis Tour" is an international competition, recognized by ARCOTEL Allegra as a superb project for promotion of the sport spirit. Disabled tennis players from all over Europe compete in this remarkable tournament. They all stay in ARCOTEL Allegra, the barrier-free hotel - and therefore perfectly suitable for disabled guests. It is one of many proves that ARCOTEL Allegra welcomes all guests, regardless their disabilities. Furthermore, ARCOTEL Allegra strives to emphasise the problems that disabled persons encounter in everyday life. 

Besides tennis tournament, ARCOTEL Allegra was in 2010. the host of prestigious pageant “Miss Sport Croatia”. One years after, ARCOTEL Allegra had the pleasure to co-organise this beauty competition. The idea originally came from Tamara Roglić – Croatian supermodel and Damir Mrvev who created the concept for the pageant. The main task that the jury has is to select the perfect candidate to represent the Croatian sport - based on her versatility, personality and sport achievements. The main motivation for this project was the mutual goal to promote the sport and healthy way of life!

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