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

Long Live Sport!

2014 – the year of sporting highlights. First of all the Super Bowl, then the Winter Olympics in Sotchi, followed by Formula 1, the Champions League and the World Cup. And that still leaves Wimbledon and the Tour de France to look forward to.

No matter where you look this year, the hunt is on for the Best of the Best.
No sooner was the Vince Lombardi Trophy handed over to the Seattle Seahawks than it was time for the 22nd Winter Olympic Games. Between 7 February and 23 February 2014 more than 2,500 athletes from 86 countries will be competing in 98 events for gold, silver and bronze in Sotchi.

The Formula 1 season gets underway on 16 March 2014 in Australia and there will be a total of 19 races before the season ends on 23 November 2014 in Abu Dhabi. The highlight of the season for Austrian fans will be the return of Formula 1 to the Spielbergring after an absence of eleven years.

“All in One Rhythm” is the official motto of the FIFA World Cup which will be taking place in Brazil from 12 June 2014 to 13 July 2014.
Excitement is guaranteed right from the start, as on day 2 Spain will be playing the Netherlands in a rerun of the 2010 finals.
All in all there are 64 matches to look forward to. The tournament will feature eight groups of four teams who will compete in 48 matches at the group stage of the contest. This will be followed by the knock-out games starting with the second round and continuing through the quarter finals, the semi-finals for third place and then the finals.

At Joe's Bar at the ARCOTEL Wimberger Vienna we will be showing all the big sporting highlights of the year on large screens. If you’re a sports enthusiast, it’s definitely worth dropping in. And what could be better than a cool beer and some delicious food as you share the thrills!

ZAGREB IN THE WINTER

There is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather. - John Ruskin

In accordance with this quotation we have prepared several propositions on how to use your spare time during winter in Zagreb to make your stay in ARCOTEL Allegra a memorable one despite the cold days.

ADVENT IN ZAGREB

Advent at main city square

Visit main city square in Zagreb between 01 and 23 December 2013. There you can find a rich pre-Christmas music program every day between 17:00 and 21:00, at weekends between 10:00 and 14:00 too.

            Advent on Zrinjevac Square

In famous Zagreb park Zrinjevac through maple alley you can arrive to music pavilion and between 30 November 2013 and 01 January 2014 enjoy Christmas Fair full of magic with great offer of different souvenirs made by renown artists and delicious Zagreb specialties. Christmas music rhythms guarantee excellent fun on week days between 18:00 and 22:00h, on weekends between 11:00 and 13:00h, and again between 20:00 and 22:00h.

Christmas Fair

Christmas stands have been placed on many squares and streets near the main Ban Jelačić Square. Excellent offer of Christmas presents, cakes, boiled wine and Croatian souvenirs can be found exactly on decorated streets and squares of the city of Zagreb.

Live Nativity

Between 21 December 2013 and 06 January 2014 you can visit live Nativity in front of Zagreb cathedral. You can experience the atmosphere of Christ’s birth in totally different and unusual way.

MUSIC PROGRAM IN ZAGREB

Classical and jazz music on Cvjetni Square

One of the most beautiful squares in the city heart invites you to enjoy the music rhythms of classical and jazz music between 06 and 28 December 2013.

WINTER SPORTS

Sljeme

Ski center Sljeme is only about 20 minutes away from Zagreb center by car. The center expects its active athletes with excellent trails on which Janica and Ivica Kostelić left their traces. All ski lovers are looking forward to spectacular slalom race "Snow Queen Trophy" in January.

Audi FIS Ski World Cup "Snow Queen Trophy 2014"

            "Ladies' World Cup Show" takes place on 04 January 2014, and "Men's World Cup Show" takes place 
            on 06 January 2014 on Sljeme mountain. The viewers can expect lots of fun and a spectacular slalom  
            race. 

Winter Holiday in Carinthia

The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino winter special*

Experience Carinthia from the best side – as you like it! Whether action & fun at the skiing area "3Ländereck" (tri-state-area), relaxing at the "KärntenTherme" thermal bath in Villach or shopping & sightseeing in Klagenfurt – the choice is yours! And in case you want both - then you can combine both offers and enjoy a fantastic winter holiday at the skiing area & the thermal bath!

The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino in Klagenfurt is the ideal basis for your perfect winter holiday!

 

Our special offer for you:

- 1 overnight stay in a comfort double room 

- including breakfast for 2 persons 

- 2 day tickets "FUN" for the "KärntenTherme" thermal bath 

EUR 132.00 p.p. (excl. local tax: EUR 1.50 p.p. and night)

Our special offer for you:

- 1 overnight stay in a comfort double room 

- including breakfast for 2 persons

- 2 day tickets for the "3Ländereck" skiing area

EUR 156.00 p.p. (excl. local tax: EUR 1.50 p.p. and night)

We are looking forward to welcome you at ARCOTEL Moser Verdino!

*offer valid from Monday to Sunday, from December 2013 to March 2014

Information and reservation:
ARCOTEL Moser Verdino| Domgasse 2 | 9020 Klagenfurt | T +43 463 578 78-0
E moserverdino@arcotelhotels.com

Summer Holidays in Carinthia

Enjoy the summer at lake Wörthersee

Finally summer has arrived and thus, it is time to plan your next summer holidays. More than 30°C in the last 3 weeks - for this - the perfect place to stay is in Klagenfurt at lake Wörthersee! Especially during the summer months, the Wörthersee has a lot to offer for Young and Old. 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 next top events are the Beach Voleyball Grand Slam, the star night at lake Wörthersee, the "Altstadtzauber", the theatre summer and many more events are waiting for you!
The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino is located in the centre of Klagenfurt and yet, it only takes a few minutes to reach the Wörthersee. Many important sights and tourist attractions are also only a few minutes away for example the "Lindwurm" the landmark of Klagenfurt, or the highest viewing tower of the world which opened in June. Thus, the 4-star-hotel is the ideal starting point to enjoy your summer holidays in Carinthia.
The wonderful migration distances arount lake Wörthersee are the ideal place to relax and free your mind! That's why we offer a special highlight for all lovers of sports the COOL RUNNING!
Run with your personal fitness-trainer – diploma trainer & sports scientist Mag. Helmut Wolf – the IRONMAN Austria route in Klagenfurt. Optimize your condition, your metabolism and your cardiovascular system. Get some valuable tips and raise the quality of your training. The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino is conveniently located for this exceptional running event.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Wörthersee and book your summer holidays now. 
Our highlight for you: The minibar is included in the package price and is just the right refreshment during summer.

The package includes the following services: 2 overnight stays in a superior double room, Minibar

Booking period: May-September from Sunday-Tuesday

We look forward to your visit!
Your ARCOTEL Moser Verdino Team!

The ARCOTEL Rubin Team on the HSH Nordbank Run

The simple basic idea behind the HSH Nordbank Run, northern Germany’s biggest charity run, is to get people out running with their colleagues, bosses and friends with none of the stress of a competition and with the satisfaction of knowing it’s all in a good cause. The team at the ARCOTEL Rubin Hamburg also liked the sound of this fantastic idea and last weekend put on their running shoes to help a good cause.

In glorious summer weather, thousands gathered in the HafenCity for the same reason as the team from the ARCOTEL Rubin Hamburg, namely to run four kilometres through this youngest and rapidly-growing district of Hamburg in aid of the children’s charity "Kinder helfen Kindern". All in all: 789 teams with 21,162 participants took part – a phenomenal success!

Rainer Müller – General Manager of the ARCOTEL Rubin Hamburg:
"The HSH Nordbank Run is northern Germany’s biggest charity run and thanks to steadily growing enthusiasm, has become a tradition in its own right. It was a great honour for us to take part in this exemplary project with other like-minded people. One of the most fantastic things was that we all had so much fun while at the same time doing something for our health and raising money for charity. "

The four kilometre race was more exciting than ever this year: After the horn of the Queen Mary 2 had given the starting signal, the teams ran through the Sandtor Park towards the Überseequartier in glorious sunshine and a light breeze. The commercial heart of the HafenCity was followed by perhaps the most beautiful section of the route, with runners moving along the waterfront of the Brooktorhafen before circling the Ericusspitze. The next section of the route went to the Sandtorkai and offered a wonderful view of the Speicherstadt, before continuing to the landing stages of the venerable harbour. Runners then continued over the spacious Magellan terraces in the direction of the Kaiserkai Promenade with its magnificent view of Hamburg’s future landmark, the Elbphilharmonie concert hall. Now it was just a few more metres to the Marco Polo terraces and the finishing line of what is probably the most beautiful course in Germany.

ARCOTEL Moser Verdino Winter Special

The city has much to offer in the winter too, not just in the summer. Just outside the city, both young and not so young cross-country skiers con enjoy some time on the snow-covered fields. Only five minutes by car from the city centre you will find the "Schleppe-Alm", a small but fantastic winter sports centre with lifts, slopes, cross-country tracks and sledge runs for kids.

Other skiing areas such as the "Nassfeld" and the "Turracher Höhe", can be reached in only half an hour by car. When the temperatures drop you can ice-skate on the Lendkanal and the Kreuzbergl ponds, while if Lake Wörthersee freezes over it becomes the largest open-air skating rink in Austria.

A winter holiday in Klagenfurt can't be done without a traditional "Glühwein" at the Café Restaurant Moser Verdino! It is probably one of the most popular winter drinks in Austria. The hot wine drink spiced with cloves and cinnamon is a great way to warm your hands and your heart as you pass the time outdoors.

Enjoy a wonderful winter holiday at the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino!

The package includes:

• 2 nights stay in a double superior room including breakfast
• Warm cosiness with a cup of "Glühwein" at our bar Moser Verdino
• 3-course Christmas dinner in our restaurant Moser Verdino
• Late-Check Out until 03.00 p.m.

From EUR 135.00 per person (excl. local tax EUR 1.50 per person and day)

Information & Reservation

ARCOTEL Moser Verdino | Domgasse 2 | 9020 Klagenfurt | T +43 463 578 78-0

E moserverdino@arcotelhotels.com 

Winner over hearts with passion for football!

Sunday June 3 2012 10:00 a.m. in Stuttgart:

The engines are running and it is drizzling outside at cold 13 degrees Celcius. The atmosphere is great and full of anticipation as we set off on our way to Cologne where the German finals of the Hotelcup are being held. After our ARCOTEL Camino football team placed first at the tournament in Stuttgart, "Go Camino, another goal!", we were convinced we had a good chance in the finals. At 3:00 p.m. we arrived in Cologne and registered for the tournament. Of course we brought a legion of fans with us. Employees from all departments came along to cheer us on.

In the first game against the Falkenstein Grand Kempinski Hotel Königstein we took a 2:0 lead. Some mistakes destroyed the lead and we were behind 2:3. Unfortunately we were not able to recuperate and so we had our first defeat. With a 2:2 draw against the NH Hotel Hamburg Altona we were able to regain hopes of taking the tournament. In the third game, against the defending champion Innside by Melia Frankfurt, we performed well but were defeated with 0:2.

In the final preliminary round match there was some hope of moving into the quarterfinals. The Best Western Park Consul Hotel from Cologne took to a quick 1:0 lead. Our youngest player, Sandro Capuozzo, then scored the tying goal and his first goal in a tournament. THANK YOU Sandro for the memorable outburst of cheer you triggered. You really deserve it. Unfortunately the goal was not enough to turn the game around and we lost 1:5. The dream of the finals in Cologne was over.

In the penalty shoot out for the last places we were up against the 25Hours Hotel Frankfurt: we were defeated 1:2. In the end we were in competition for second to last place against the Maritim Hotel Stuttgart – the team we were able to defeat in the finals in Stuttgart. The penalty shoot out against the Martim team ended 1:3 for Maritim. The Maritim Hotel secured third to last place and we were dead last.

Considering that we played against the teams in our group that went on to place first, third and fourth, we are very pleased with the overall result, even if we came in last.
We are looking forward to the Hotelcup 2013 and would like to thank all the fans that traveled with us for their incredible dedication and support. THANK YOU! We also need you in 2013.

The Hotelcup has been the main football tournament in the hotel industry since 2009 and the number of participants is increasing each year. After the first tournament of this popular series in 2012 held in Hamburg the number of teams registering has increased each year. The Hotelcup hold tournaments in several German cities. The top two teams in each city advance to the big Germany finals where they represented their destination.

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.

BOOK NOW

ARCOTEL Moser Verdino
Domgasse 2
9020 Klagenfurt
Austria
 Phone: +43 463 578 78-0
 Fax: +43 463 516 765
 moserverdino@arcotelhotels.com

CAMINO STORM AHEAD.... AND THEY SCORE!

1^st place in the football Hotel Cup 2012 in Stuttgart

Sunday 18th March, 4pm. Not a particularly sunny day, in fact quite cool weather with a hint of drizzle in the air … luckily that didn’t matter because the football Hotel Cup 2012 in Stuttgart was to be held indoors and what an atmosphere there was inside the "Soccer Olymp" in Fellbach! When Assistant General Manager Peter Leidig first suggested the idea of a "Hotelcup" a few weeks ago to colleagues at the ARCOTEL Camino, everyone immediately got really excited and it wasn’t long before a team was selected. As everybody knows, football is more than just a sport – it’s all about passion for the game and that passion was evident across all departments. The team was made up of a real mix of colleagues, with representatives from housekeeping, reception, the kitchen, serving staff and management, but all had one thing in common – the drive and the team spirit necessary to ‘get the ball rolling’ and ultimately go on and win the trophy for the ARCOTEL Camino. And without any yellow or red cards either! There was a lot of hard training to be done in the days leading up to the final, however. After all, preparing for the Hotel Match of the Year is a very serious matter!

So the big day arrived and the teams put forward by all the individual Stuttgart hotels came face to face. Sporting striking red ARCOTEL Hotels jerseys, our team not only looked the part but they also impressed everybody with their outstanding performance on the field. After beating the "NH Hotel" 1-0 in their opening match, they faced the "Mercure Hotel Stuttgart City Center". After going two goals down, they were able to turn the game around to win 3-2. Our team suffered just one defeat in the qualifying rounds, losing 2-3 to the “Maritim Hotel". Then, in the last match of the qualifiers against the "Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport", our lads pulled off a very convincing 6-0 victory. In the semi-final against the "Dormero Hotel Stuttgart" our players clearly dominated the proceedings, going on to win a decisive 4-1 victory, taking them through to the Final. "What really set us apart from the other eight teams taking part was our ability to work well as a team, our sheer determination and the fact that we were enjoying ourselves. In the Final we managed to trounce our opponents the "Maritim Hotel", with a very convincing 5-1 win – sweet revenge for our defeat at their hands in the qualifiers!", says Assistant General Manager Peter Leidig proudly.

We would like to offer warm congratulations to our colleagues for their incredible and thoroughly well-deserved win in the 2012 Hotel Cup in Stuttgart and our fingers are now crossed that the team will do well in the all-Germany Final in Cologne! Hotel Cup ‘Man of the Match’ was awarded to our very own footballing legend, striker Bilal Ghazi, who not only scored an amazing 11 goals, but also demonstrated that a receptionist can be ‘on the ball’ on the field as well as at his desk.

The Hotel Cup has been the competition of the hotel sector since 2009 and every year more and more people take part. Even after this year’s very first tournament, held in Hamburg, more teams have registered to take part than last year. There are Hotel Cup tournaments in several German cities and the two winning teams from each city go through to represent their area in the all-Germany final.

You can see the final match on youtube: