With offices in Vienna, Baden, Zell am See (Salzburg), Budapest, Prague and Berlin we cover almost all of Central Eastern Europe. At our headquarter in the heart of Vienna, six different departments of Mondial Destination Management are united under one roof. From department “Asia” and “CIS” to our group- and FIT department and our back office – this is where all threads are running together.
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I love to visit the small palace of Artstetten, located in the picturesque Mostviertel and offering some very interesting exhibitions about former imperial life, but for me, a highlight is its huge park grounds, including its beautiful rose gardens.
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The Lake Region Klopeiner See - Turner See, four lakes in one spot! The warmest lakes in Austria with about 28 ° C water temperature in summer. There is something for everyone - whether relaxing, swimming or fishing. Many restaurants and coffee shops along the lakeside promenade invite you to spend a nice warm evening.
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My recommendation for a very special Viennese Experience: a guided cycling tour by electric mountain bikes within Vienna surroundings. You cycle out of the city, less strenuous than usually, passing by idyllic wineyards, and finally arriving at breathtaking lookouts.
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For me personally, Lake Constance offers everything you need for your time off. In summer, you can go swimming, hiking or cycling, and in winter you can do all kinds of snow sports; furthermore lots of cultural events are offered (e.g. Bregenz Festival).
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A safari in the National Park Lake Neusiedl-Seewinkel is a great adventure for the whole family. Guests of the resort „St. Martins Therme & Lodge“ can book this safari with house-own rangers and then explore the National Park, as well as numerous animal and plant species.
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The Austrian Salzkammergut (Lake District) is a resort area, stretching from the provinces Salzburg to Upper Austria and Styria. Mountains, lakes, beautiful landscape, each part is so beautiful, no matter where you go. Furthermore, this area offers various leisure activities.
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The so-called „Justizcafé“ is located within the roots of the Viennese Palace of Justice, enabling a marvellous view above the historic centre. Actually, it is “just” a cafeteria, but in the evening it’s being transformed into an extraordinary unique event venue.
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A trip to the picturesque Wachau, a glass of chilly white wine at a small picturesque wine tavern and a marvellous view above the Danube river – this is my Austrian variation of la dolce vita. There is nothing better than that.
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The Donauinsel (Danube Island) has become one of the most popular leisure hotspots of Vienna. Swimming, strolling around, cycling, or having a BBQ...everything is possible. The Donauinselfest, taking place every year, is the largest open-air music festival in Europe.
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Nearly every year again, I try to enjoy my skiing holidays in Kleinarl in the skiing area Amadé in Salzburg; and in summer, I prefer to go to Styria (Austrian province south of Vienna) and spend some relaxing time at the beautiful south Styrian wine road.
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The small Styrian City of Admont, located at the edge of the National Park „Gesäuse“, impressed me a lot. I also visited the Benedictine Abbey Admont, with its impressive church and the largest monastic library in the world, a very fascinating spot indeed.
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The Schweizer Haus – one of the most traditional Viennese restaurants, is located in the middle of the Wiener Prater (Amusement Park). During hot summer days, I get there with my family to enjoy a cool drink underneath the shady chestnut trees of the beer garden. Usually we also have the traditional crispy Knuckles, that the Schweizer Haus is so famous for – a must-try for every visitor.
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Hallstatt, a small picturesque village located in the middle of the Salzkammergut (Lake District), surrounded by snow-covered mountain peaks and marvellous landscapes. Due to its uniqueness it was designated UNESCO “World Heritage Site” in 1997. And yes, this place is indeed as magical and unique.
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The Schafberg mountain is located in the Austrian Salzkammergut at the border between the provinces Salzburg and Upper Austria. A steam driven rack railway easily takes you up to the mountain top, rewarding you with the most marvellous view above the Lake District.
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A nice spot on the outskirts of Vienna is the Kahlenberg. On clear days you can admire the whole city of Vienna on the panoramic terrace. The close-by Stefaniewarte offers a breathtaking view over the Danube valley and the Vienna basin.
To me, the "Small Historic Towns", like Baden, Bad Ischl, Steyr and many more, are the hidden treasures of Austria. The small villages are scattered all over Austria and have their very unique charm. The picturesque historic towns are ideal for exploring Austria's history and for me are the best places to relax and recover from the big city life.
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The Townhall Square in front of Vienna’s City Hall is busy the whole year through: outdoor festivals or culinary events in summer, or in the Christmas Season a visit of the world famous Christmas Market are some highlights to do.
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The Riegersburg, a castle in Styria, can be seen from afar already, located on top of a high rock. You can climb this rock via a historic footpath, and once you arrive on the top, you can enjoy a breathtaking view above the south Styrian volcano land.
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In Vienna downtown, there is a very special secret saloon, called “Club X”, definitely kind of crazy thing. Only members-and lucky owners of the limited entrance keys-have access to this spot; therefore guests can definitely keep to themselves.
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Rust is a small village at the Lake Neusiedl and also called the city of storks and wines. The whole setting of this village is simply fascinating: its architecture, its history, the landscape, the people – topped by a really nice glass of wine, wonderful.
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Bad Aussee, the so called Austrian Capital of Traditional Costumes, is located within the Salzkammergut. In summer, there are various possibilities for water sports, and of course - a visit of Festival of Daffodils is an absolute highlight every year again.
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The region "Marchfeld" in Lower Austria offers a wide range of activities, especially for nature-lovers. For me, the ideal place to recharge my batteries and enjoy the landscape and tranquility is the National Park "Danube Auen" - balm for the mind and spirit.
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Steyr, a city in Upper Austria, is located amidst a nature reserve, offering lots of things to do: culture, wonderful outdoor facilities, or simply a comfortable walk within the impressive historic city centre, there is something for everyone.
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Sunday mornings at the coffeehouse "Kurcafé Oberlaa“ at the Vienna Central Cemetery. For me, there is nothing more relaxing than observing the hustle and bustle at the Vienna Central Cemetery while having a nice breakfast at coffeehouse “Kurcafé Oberlaa”. The Central Cemetery Vienna offers various walking tours or Fiaker carriage rides during which one can see the numerous honorary graves of prominent Viennese personalities (Mozart, Beethoven, Falco, Schubert) or simply enjoy natural gems.
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Vienna is the ideal city for people, who simply want to get away from it all. From almost every point of the town you’ll be quickly outdoors, where you can just relax. Taking photos on Kahlenberg during autumn, making a bike tour through the national park Donauauen, or simply lying back in the meadow in the green Prater… Vienna represents to me the the perfect combination of a modern city and nature!
I find inspiration, where tradition, modernity and cosmopolitanism meet. In Vienna, this would be for example at the Museumsquartier, on the Danube Canal with trendy restaurants, bars and sandy beaches or at the "Orient ums Eck" at Brunnenmarkt with fragrances and sounds from 1001 nights.
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Long walks in the beautiful Waldviertel, whether through seemingly endless forests or through the moreland - just good for body, mind and soul.
The Waldviertel is for me not only my home, it´s always a region to recharge your batteries and to escape the big city bustle.
Vienna is beautiful for living and going out. The cultural offer (cinema, clubbing, bookshops) and the feeling of life are something very special. Outside of Vienna, I like cycling along the river Danube or hiking in the Eastern part of Tyrol and Carinthia - that's where I get new energy from!