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Rainy day in Salzburg? Time for a Museum!

eyJpbWFnZSI6IkJsb2dTcGllbHpldWdtdXNldW0uanBnIn0= Wet and cool autumn days definitely have their upsides, too! That’s when you should take your time to explore one of Salzburg’s many museums. Then again, why sticking to just one, as you indeed are spoilt for choice.

Salzburg’s most popular museums at a glance:

• Haus der Natur – Nature Museum: Haus der Nature is a big must for all travellers interested in nature and science. The extensive aquarium is a popular and impressive starting point of the tour, providing you with all the exotic colours when it’s grey outside. The numerous exhibitions on topics spanning from the human body to space as well as a science center make Haus der Natur one of Salzburg’s most loved museums Open daily from 9.00 to 17.00 Get more info on Haus der Natur in Salzburg.

• Salzburg Museum: The place to go for those who want to find out more about Salzburg’s rich history, its people, everyday life, historic events, the medieval times and much, much more. The exhibitions provide an entertaining and balanced mix of historic artefacts, pictures and multimedia. Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 9.00 to 17.00, every Thursday from 9.00 to 20.00.

• Museum der Moderne – Museum of Modern Art: Perched directly on the Moenchsberg, high above Salzburg’s rooftops, the Museum der Moderne allures international connossieurs of modern art. On 2300 sqm, many pieces of 20th and 21st century art are on display. Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10.00 to 18.00, on Wednesdays from 10.00 to 20.00.

• Spielzeug Museum – Toy Museum: Austria’s biggest toy collection has its home in Salzburg. On 800 sqm, toy enthusiasts can marvel at dolls, doll houses and historic toys made from paper, wood and tin who made children’s eyes shine during the past decades and centuries. Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 9.00 to 17.00

After a trip to the museum or when switching from one to the next we encourage you to make the most of the cosy atmosphere in rainy Salzburg. A walk in the rain – well protected by a big umbrella – either along the river Salzach or around Salzburg’s mellow old town is as romantic as it gets.

16.09.2010
by amadeohotel

“Salzburg as a stage” – Exhibition from 17th July to 26th of October 2010

90th anniversary of the Salzburg Festival

It was August 22nd 1920 when Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s morality play EVERYMAN , directed by Max Reinhardt, marked the official beginnings of the Salzburg Festival. Since then, Salzburg has turned into the world’s most famous gathering place for all opera, theatre and concert buffs. This summer, the Salzburg Festival celebrates its 90th season.

This exhibition takes a look at the main idea of the festival to involve the town of Salzburg as a whole. Centre of the exhibition is the Salzburg Museum (Kunsthalle), where the “World Stage” installation allows you to get a glimpse of the rich history of the festival which was established in a bid to support peace and normality after the devastation of World War I.

Furthermore, we recommend you to explore the “walk-in encyclopedia”, following the development of the Salzburg Festival and its main theme: “The Whole Town is a Stage”.

While walking around Salzburg you will explore many places and topics of interest. You can find the character installations spread out all around Salzburg. Reaching from A like architecture and G like genius loci up to V like Viennese philharmonics, those installations will grant you access to Salzburg’s history, science and keepsakes and their secret connections.

Find out what Salzburg has in store for you, and ask for the Salzburg Card at reception to explore the city from A to Z.

03.09.2010
by amadeohotel

RUPERTIKIRTAG 2010 IN SALZBURG: A FOLKLORE FESTIVAL FOR EVERYONE!

From 22nd September 2010 on it’s time again to pack up the kids and enjoy their laughter and awe when Salzburg’s traditional folklore festival, the Rupertikirtag 2010, opens its side stalls, historic artisan displays and fairground attractions to the public.

Prove your skills at the hoopla, get that giant stuffed animal for your sweetheart or try your luck plucking some rubber ducks out of the raffle pool to win charming prizes.

25.08.2010
by amadeohotel

Salzburg Festival: Happy 90th Birthday

Salzburg celebrates the 90th anniversary of its world famous Salzburg Festival, taking place from July 25th to August 31st.

For a couple of weeks every summer, the Salzburg Festival celebrates the legacy of Hugo von Hofmannsthal, one of its founders, transforming the whole town into a stage with countless concerts, operas and festive activities.

28.07.2010
by amadeohotel

Mozart Bicycle Track: our trip tip of the month

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart left his mark everywhere in Salzburg. The Mozart Bicycle Track now connects the most important historic sites throughout Austria and Bavaria, snaking through towns and fantastic landscapes.

14.07.2010
by amadeohotel

Salzburg – Trade Fair City

Boasting 230 events per annum in its Congress Centre as well as 34 trade fairs and many more associated events, Salzburg has become an internationally sought after location for congresses, fairs and exhibitions.

Thanks to its neighbouring Mirabell Garden, a park famous for its unique mixture of flowers and landscaped layout, the Salzburg Congress Centre enchants its visitors with a unique atmosphere. Just a couple of minutes walk away, congress participants can enjoy the marvelous old town of Salzburg which has been chosen into the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 1997.

30.06.2010
by amadeohotel

Experience the Wasserspiele at Hellbrunn palace

Since April 1st, one of Salzburg’s most popular attractions, the Wasserspiele Hellbrunn, have opened their gates again.

In 1615, archbishop Markus Sittikus erected the Lustschloss Hellbrunn and its trick fountains (Wasserspiele) in the palace garden.

Today, both Lustschloss Hellbrunn as well as the Wasserspiele are one of the most exhiliarating Rennaissance attractions for travellers from around the world.

Best thing is, Amadehotel is just around the corner. Spend an unforgettable spring day, leisurely strolling through Hellbrunn Palace and Wasserspiele trick fountain area, and why not finish it off with a visit of lovely Hellbrunn Zoo?

Opening hours:

April, October 9.00 – 16.30
May, June, September 9.00 – 17.30
July, August 9.00 – 18.00

Entrance fees:

Adults € 9.50
Students € 6.50
Children € 4.50

You can visit Hellbrunn Palace and zoo free of charge displaying your Salzburg Card.

14.06.2010
by amadeohotel

Eisriesenwelt Werfen: The World’s Largest Ice Cave

Looking for somewhere to chill out during hot summer days?
My tip: explore the world’s largest ice cave, Eisriesenwelt Werfen, only a 45 minutes drive south from Salzburg city centre. With its impressive 20 x 18 meters, you can hardly miss the entrance to the cave.

Eisriesenwelt Werfen reveals its breathtaking beauty to its visitors every day from May 1st to October 26th 2010.

A perfect day out at the Eisriesenwelt ice cave

Every year, scores of both local and international visitors are stunned by giant icicles and sculptures that are carved out from the ice totally naturally, without any human interference.

Lucky us! While hundred years ago, visitors who wanted to marvel at the world’s largest ice cave had to pant their way up to the cave’s entrance on foot, nowadays you just float up effortlessly in Austria’s steepest cable car. The only thing to take your breath now will be the fantastic alpine panorama.

Important Information When Visiting Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave

Be aware that during the course of a guided tour you will be climbing upwards about 134 metres over steps, so a reasonable amount of fitness is required
Don’t forget to bring sturdy shoes and a warm jumper
A guided tour through the world’s largest ice cave takes around 75 minutes, but I recommend you to plan your time generously (three to four hours in total for your visit)
No matter how scorching the sun is outside, the average temperature in the Eisriesenwelt ice cave hovers around 0 degrees celsius

My personal tip: Choose a sunny day to visit Eisriesenwelt in Werfen and you will be amazed by the beautiful alpine panorama.

For more details and ticket prices please go to www.eisriesenwelt.at

02.06.2010
by Tanja

Sound of Music Tour: Tracking Down the Trapps

The histories of Salzburg and the Trapp family are inseparable. Based on a true story, “Sound of Music” has long since turned into a classic movie, adored and watched time and time again by so many families around the world, especially in Japan, the US and Great Britain.

Did you know that the Trapp family had already made a name of themselves internationally before they fled Salzburg? Nevertheless, it were “Sound of Music” and Julie Andrews who anchored the family choir in history.

During your stay in Salzburg, don’t miss to follow Trapp family’s tracks and book a “Sound of Music” Tour. Walk down memory lane and visit the original movie locations in and around Salzburg.

Only a short walk from Amadehotel, you can for example visit Frohnburg Palace, which was used as the Trapp family residence in the “Sound of Music” movie.

What to Look Forward to on a Sound of Music Tour

Nonnberg’s historic benedictine convent, where the novice Maria lived before meeting baron von Trapp and his cute bunch. Here, Julie Andrews performed the song “Maria”.
Baroque Mirabell Palace with its enchanting “Zwergerlgarten” (gnome garden) and landscaped garden, which was the backdrop to Maria and the children’s “Do-Re-Mi”.
Felsenreitschule in the Festival House Salzburg, where Baron von Trapp recites “Edelweiss”. Until today, the Felsenreitschule is the spectacular location hosting the yearly Salzburg Festival.
St. Peter cemetery and catacombs were the picturesque and mystic backdrop where the escape of the Trapp family from Nazi henchmen were filmed
After stopping by at Frohnburg Palace you will visit Hellbrunn Park with its now world-famous gazebo, home to the key scene “I am 16 going 17”.
Leopoldskron Palace and Leopoldskron Pond are another staple of every Sound of Music tour

Where to book your Sound of Music tour in Salzburg:

The Sound of Music Tour – Salzburgticket Salzburg Sightseeing Tours The Sound of Music Dinner & Show

Special tip: The Salzburger Marionettentheater puppet theatre regularly stages an enchanting play, engaging 55 marionettes to tell the story of the Trapp family in a way you have never seen before.