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" 

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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. 

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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.

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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!

Christmas comes but once a year - The festive Season in Berlin

When temperatures fal and the days grow shorter, Berlin is bathed in a festive glow: Christmas markets open their doors and entice visitors with the seductive fragrance of roast almonds and mulled wine. in the evening streets and trees are all lit up, windows and balconies are richly decorated - Christmas is in the air!

Berlin is home to a host of Christmas markets, which are as diverse as the city itself. One of the loveliest is the Weihnachtszauber Gendarmenmarkt (25 November to 31 December 2013), which is just an easy five minutes walk away from ARCOTEL John F Berlin. In a historic setting, this market has a strong focus on arts and crafts while jugglers, acrobats and fire artists ensure a versatile side programme of events. And once you´re here, you shouldn´t miss the opportunity to stroll down Berlin´s grandest boulevard Unter den Linden, which in the evening has a magic all of its own.

The Wintertraum am Alexa (25 November to 29 December 2013) between Jannowitzbrücke and Alexanderplatz is the biggest and probably the most exciting Christmas market in the city, because as well as the Christmas stalls you`ll also find breath-taking fairground rides. With its Las Vegas style illuminations, this colourful market is an attraction that can be seen from miles away.

Things are slightly less hectic at the Christmas Market outside the Red Town Hall (25 November to 29 December 2013). The big attraction here is the giant Ferris wheel that stands more than 50 metres high. Why not take a ride in one of its closed panorama cabins and watch the hustle and bustle of the market and the ice-rink which circles the famous Neptune Fountain from on high.

Charlottenburg Palace (25 November to 26 December 2013) is also an impressive setting for a Christmas market. The ravishing illuminations on the building and in the park, the historic rides, exquisite handicrafts themed tents and carefully chose programme of events for all the family are particular highlights.

The Christmas Market on Potsdammer Platz (25 November to 26 Decezmber 2013) has a strong
sporting character with activities ranging from tobogganing, curling or ice-skating. The culinary specialities have also been chosen with winter sports in mind - why not spend some time relaxing in an authentic mountain cabin atmosphere or dance the night away at an aprés ski party.

A host of other small Christmas markets, each with there own unique charm, make Berlin an enchanting place at Christmas time. Set in the historic ensemble of an old brewery is the Lucia Christmas Market (25 November to 22 December 2013) which offers a romantic Christmas atmosphere with lovingly decorated stalls and a programme of cultural and musical events. No matter what you choose - what could be lovelier than strolling through a Christmas market in the evening, giving in to the temptation of the culinary delights and getting in the mood for Christmas?

Fall under the spell of Berlin´s diversity in the run-up to Christmas all over again.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING – THE LOVELIEST CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN VIENNA

Christmas is just around the corner - and each year in Vienna the loveliest and most popular public spaces are transformed into fairy-tale Christmas markets, where the fragrance of candied fruit, candy floss, punch and other tasty delights conjure up a Christmas atmosphere - and have done for more than 700 years. The first precursor of today´s Christmas markets was held as early as 1296 and in addition to the goods usually on sale, traders also sold gingerbread and sweetmeats.

Probably the most famous Christmas market is the Wiener Adventzauber am Rathausplatz (16 November to 24 December 2013), which first opened in 1975. A total of 150 stalls with Christmas gifts, Christmas decorations, sweets and hot drinks await you in this fairy-tale landscape of decorated trees and Christmas lights. There are also a host of attractions for children.

Not far away, set against the imperial backdrop of the Ring, between the Kunsthistorisches Museum Christmas Village on Maria-Theresien-Platz (20 November to 26 December 2013) with its traditional handicrafts and original gift ideas. Typical Austrian brass brands and other ensembles ensure a Christmas atmosphere.
and the Museum of Natural History and in sight of some of the most magnificent buildings in Vienna, is the

The city centre inside the Ring also radiates a wonderful Christmas atmosphere. The new Christmas Market on Stephansplatz (16 November to 23 December 2013) which is being held for the first time, has the traditional and reflective atmosphere that is so typically Austrian. Just a few minutes' walk away are the Alt Wiener Christkindlmarkt (22 November to 23 December 2013) and the Advent Market am Hof (15 November to 23 December 2013), which also entices visitors with a very traditional and Austrian range of products.

Just around the corner from the ARCOTEL Wimberger Vienna is the arts and crafts market on Spittelberg. During the advent season, the romantic lanes in what was once a Biedermeier suburb are transformed into a lively winter village which offers visitors unforgettable memories (15 November to 23 December).

The Weihnachtsdorf im Alten AKH is just a couple of minutes away from our hotel. The lovely courtyrd of Vienna´s former General Hospital is a festive paradise of bright lights and colours that delights both young and old.

Treat yourself to a couple of hours of a Viennese Christmas next time you come to our city, for visiting a Christmas market is an absolute must for visitors and locals a like in the advent season.

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

Prevent Christmas stress!

Book your Christmas party in time!

Celebrate at the hotel ARCOTEL Wimberger
WIMBERGERs Christmas package –
for your fantastic Christmas party

Christmas buffet
We offer a superior-quality, generous Christmas buffet. It is of coursepossible to vary individual dishes and our executive chef will be more than pleased to advise you should you require assistance.

Drinks
We offer punch and roasted chestnuts as an aperitif, while during the party itself red and white wine (from Weingut Docker), draught beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea will be served.

Table and room decorations
We will be more than pleased to organise the table and room decorations for you. We will provide white table linen and napkins. Paper serviettes, which can be folded into the linen napkins, can be ordered in the colour of your choice.

Sound equipment & dance floor
As a fantastic sound is essential for a great party atmosphere, we are more than happy to provide a sound system and set up a dance floor.

CD player with Christmas music
We can also provide a CD player with Christmas music to get your guests into a festive mood.

Beamer, DVD player, laptop for reviews of the year, …
A speech is part and parcel of a Christmas party. We will take care of the necessary equipment and provide a beamer, DVD-player, laptop and hand-held microphone.

From EUR 69.00 per person

Underground car park (subject to availability)
The hotel has an underground car park with space for 224 cars. Depending on availability, these may be used by members of your party. Parking charges are EUR 2.80 per hour or EUR 18.00 per day.

Contact us!

Raphaela Ehrenhofer
Conference & Event Manager
T +43 1 521 65-817
F +43 1 521 65-833
E-mail

A wander through Hamburg's Christmas markets

November is drawing to a close, the days are becoming shorter again, and slowly but surely everyone is getting into a festive mood. Of course, this time of year we cannot miss out on the Christmas markets, and there are plenty in Hamburg to choose from. Gift ideas with a difference can be found well on into the night in Hamburg's most frivolous Christmas market – Santa Pauli – on the Reeperbahn. If you're looking for something a little quieter and cosier then you're best to visit the traditional Christmas markets, such as the one on the Rathausmarkt with its arts, crafts and carvings. One particular highlight here is Father Christmas, who hovers above the Christmas market with his sledge every day at 4.00pm, 6.00pm and 8.00pm.

Here we have put together a summary of all the Christmas markets in central Hamburg for you:

Jungfernstieg:
26.11.-31.12.2012, daily11.00 a.m. - 09.00 p.m. (24. + 25.2012. closed)

Petri-Church
26.11.-30.12.2012, daily 11.00 a.m. -9.00 p.m. (25. + 26.2012. closed)

Spitalerstraße:
26.11.-30.12.2012, daily 11.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. (25. + 26.2012. closed)

Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz:
26.11.-30.12.2012, daily 11.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. (25. + 26.2012. closed)

Gänsemarkt:
26.11.-23.12.2012, daily 11.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.

Rathausmarkt:
26.11.-23.12.2012, daily 11.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m., Friday & Saturday til 10.00 p.m.

Fleetinsel:
26.11.-23.12.2012, daily noon - 9.00 p.m.

HafenCity at the Überseequartier
26.11.-23.12.2012, daily noon - 8.00 p.m.

Santa Pauli:
22.11.-23.12.2012, Monday-Thursday 5.00 p.m. - 11.00 p.m., Friday 5.00 p.m. - 1.00 a.m., Saturday 1.00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., Sunday 1.00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.