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

December at ARCOTEL Allegra

During the cold weeks in December we have prepared a great offer just for you. Our offer of the month called "Christmas Time @ Joe's Bar" includes a large selection of hot drinks such as mulled wine, punch and natural teas. We recommend a relaxing "warm up" at Joe'sbar, which is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. During these cold days refresh yourself with our hot drinks (starting from 15.00 EUR) and relax in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere.

Just like the previous months, in December we prepared the recipe of the month, which you can use to prepare your own food. Get all the necessary ingredients, follow the instructions and your delicious meal will soon be complete. But if you still do not have the time and will to cook, you still have the option to enjoy the "Pork Fillet with Sautéed Oyster Mushrooms" in the cozy atmosphere of Restaurant Radicchio during December.

Ingredients for 4 people:

1kg pork fillet

1kg oyster mushrooms

100 g cherry tomatoes

salt

pepper

onion

bay leaves

1 clove of garlic

olive oil

Preparation:

Cut the pork fillet into even slices; season it with salt and pepper. Dice the onion into small cubes. Pour some olive oil in the pan, let it heat up and add the onion. Fry it slowly, add mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, a little bit of garlic, bay leaf and season it at the end. Gently fry the pork fillet in a pan. Serve everything on a serving plate. Have fun cooking and bon appétit!

In addition, The ARCOTEL Allegra has created a special offer for your Christmas parties and New Year's Eve. New Year's Eve at The ARCOTEL Allegra Hotel is one of the best parties in town. An unforgettable experience and a great atmosphere in a decorated and pleasant environment with unlimited food and drinks, tasty snacks and entertaining DJ Emilio Dalbello are guaranteed. If you decide to spend the night at The ARCOTEL Allegra Hotel, a visit to our wellness center with jacuzzi, Finnish sauna and relaxation area after a memorable New Year's Eve is the best solution for a fresh start. For more information:

T: +385 1 4696 000
F: +385 1 4696 027
E-mail: bankett.allegra@arcotelhotels.com

Musuem and bunker underneath the Main Trainstation

Did you know that a bunker is hiding under our Hamburg Main Trainstation? Don't worry, you are not the only one who didn't know that. Even long-established Hamburg citizens do not know this .

Only 10 minutes from the hotel ARCOTEL Rubin exists the only underground bunker museum in Northern Germany . The bunker was built in 1941-1944 during the Second World War. The total area of ​​2,700 m² is spread over 3 floors and was designed to protect up to 2,460 people . Few Hamburg bunkers could accommodate so many people at once. After the war, the underground bunker at first fell into a deep sleep. In 1965, during the " Cold War" , the capacity of the bunker was increased in order to protect 2,702 people. 

Today the bunker provides a shelter for occurring disasters and for guided tours. The guide leads visitors through an adventurous journey to the underworld based on the history of World War II. During this tour , many of the 150 rooms are shown. The entrance to the bunker for the tour is located on the Steintorwall right next to the main train station and is also the entrance in case of an emergency. 

Tour info: bunker Steintorwall
Admission: EUR 7.00 per person , concessions EUR 5.00 per personDuration of the guided tour : 100 minutesPre-registration is essential for this tour. Your tour booking , you can easily book online.

ARCOTEL Allegra and Christmas magic

The last week of the 11th month is reserved for the most beautiful and the most interesting part of the work in our hotel. The ARCOTEL Allegra team decorated the interior of the restaurant, bar and hotel lobby today in the spirit of the upcoming Christmas holidays. The decorating did not last long thanks to the songs in our Joe's bar. Christmas decorations and red color will be dominating our hotel space and making every one of our guests happy from today until New Year's Eve 2014.

Mrs. Jelisaveta Seka Sablić, a very well known and famous actress who is especially dear to every member of our staff, came into our hotel just as we finished with decorating the space and she was very thrilled and amazed by the warm welcome. ARCOTEL Allegra is a hotel that has been a host to a lot of big domestic and world stars who visit Zagreb for business or private matters. So why do a lot of them choose our hotel? Mostly because of all the segments that are necessary for making our guests feel comfortable and safe, content and the ones that make them enjoy absolute comfort.

Considering that we have already decorated our hotel and that we are now completely ready for organizing Your Christmas banquets in our restaurant Radicchio or in our Joe’s bar, we are inviting you once again to reserve your date, because we have a little number of free dates left. Leave the whole organization of the Christmas banquet to our professional banquet team and enjoy the feeling of a nicely ended business year. A lot of fun, a very good time and the satisfaction of your guests will be guaranteed. You can see more information about our Christmas offer on:

www.arcotelhotels.com

T +385 1 4696-000

F +385 1 4696-096

E allegra@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!

Cafébar Moser Verdino | Restaurant | Lounge

The Cafébar Moser Verdino opens at 6.30 a.m. to pamper its guests all day long.
In addition to a buffet breakfast it offers the full range of a coffee house. At noontime we offer a light lunch and in the evening the café becomes a bar. Enjoy wine and more in an atmosphere of soft lighting and trendy lounge music.

Opening hours
Breakfast:

Monday – Friday from 06.30 a.m. until 10.30 a.m.
Saturday – Sunday from 06.30 a.m. until 11.30 a.m.

Café, Bar:
Daily from 6.30 a.m. until midnight

Restaurant | Steakhouse:
Monday – Saturday from 06.00 p.m. until 10.00 p.m.

Snacks:
Daily from 06.30 a.m. until midnight

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The Cafébar Moser Verdino - café, bar, restaurant and trendy lounge – always indulge their guests. Beside the daily breakfast buffet until 10.30 a.m. it offers a wide range of coffee specialities. At noon a lunch menu is served and also in the daytime the Cafébar Moser Verdino is a popular meeting point for a break in between.

In the evening the Cafébar Moser Verdino converts into a steakhouse and make the hearts of all meat lovers leap for joy. It offers the best steaks of the world – the dry aged beef! In Austria the dry aged beef is mainly used in the top restaurants. Joe Radinger, chef de cuisine at the Cafébar Moser Verdino presents as one of the first restaurant proprietors in Klagenfurt his dry-aged beef dishes and invites to dine and enjoy his exquisite creations. Don't miss out to reserve a table at Cafébar Moser Verdino for your special, culinary experience! The meat comes exclusively from the "Nockgebirge" and ripens in a specially purchased climate cabinet up to 40 days, whereby it gets its unique intensive and tender flavour.

The Cafébar Moser Verdino is also the perfect location for a glass of wine or a cocktail in the later evening.

We look forward to your visit!

Your ARCOTEL Moser Verdino Team

New Year’s Eve in the Capital

Berlin is not just the capital of Germany, but also the capital of music and a great place to party with a fantastic atmosphere. In a nutshell: Berlin is the perfect place to celebrate New Year’s Eve! Hardly any other city offers such a wide range of spectacular events and highlights in celebration of the New Year. So the city has much more to offer than just the world’s biggest New Year Eve’s Open Air Party! Our team from the ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin has put together three tips for you, with something for every taste:

Rock and Roll and Twirling Petticoats!
Music fans should get ready for the liveliest party in town in Berlin’s biggest disco ball. See in the New Year with rock and roll and twirling petticoats in Berlin’s TV Tower! As well as a sensational view of all the fireworks going up over the city, guests can look forward to super gala buffet! Tickets can be obtained here.

Ship Ahoy!
Enjoy the essence of Berlin at the “New Year’s Eve Party on the Spree” on the former cargo ship MS Kurier! The upper deck offers a perfect view of many of the sights in Berlin such as the historic East Side Gallery and the Molecule Man. An all-inclusive open bar, generous New Year’s Eve buffet and, of course, some great music ensure a lively party. Click here to come on board!

Raise the Curtain!
You can also celebrate New Year’s Eve in style just around the corner from the ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin! The Galli Theatre offers a rousing show in the style of a colourful variety performance that features drama, dance and song. As a further highlight, the New Year’s Eve Party after the Champagne and Fireworks reception is interspersed with short performances. Tickets are available from: http://galli-berlin.de/

Set in an ideal location in the heart of the arts and culture scene, the ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin is the perfect place to see in the New Year. Get in the mood for the evening ahead with a delicious drink in our Bar VELVET LOUNGE before plunging into the New Year’s Eve nightlife. One of the hotel’s finest features is the roof terrace which offers a fantastic view over the Berlin skyline – the perfect place to marvel at the many firework displays!
 
Enjoy New Year’s Eve in the heart of Berlin – at the ARCOTEL Velvet Berlin – for as little as EUR 219,00 per night! 

We look forward to receiving your booking enquiry at:
T +49 30 288 86 578 96
E reservation.velvet@arcotelhotels.com