10.00 a.m. - Baking the original Linzer Torte (approx. 3 hours).
asked the German dramatist Ernst von Wildenbruch. This local delicacy made from almond short-crust pastry with its characteristic lattice pattern on top is kept moist for a long time by the redcurrant jelly.
Welcome with a glass of sparkling wine. Baking the Linzer Torte. In the kitchen of a restaurant in the City of Linz the secret of the recipe will be lifted. While this famous cake is baking in the oven is time for a guided walking tour through the citycenter of Linz. Afterwards the Linzer Torte will be served with coffee.
Price/person(min10 pers./max 20 pers): ....................................................ATS 220.--/person
Afternoon: Shopping and walking in the citycenter.
Window shopping in the citycenter is one of the favorite leisure time activities in Linz. Comparing prices, discovering precious items, or simply admiring the skills of the window displays turns a walk through the shopping streets into an entertaining experience. It has often been claimed, but never been proven, that Linz has the most beautiful women shoes. The boutiques offer the latest word in fashion for everyone. Our tip: Walk down the side cuts and the parallel streets from the Landstraße. The Old Quarter around the main square and Urfahr are also worth of visiting.
Excursion to the Mühlviertel
08.30 a.m. Departure from Hotel and starting an enjoyable drive by bus through the hilly landscape of the Mühlviertel to Bad Leonfelden . A visit of the school-museum in the historic Domus Disciplinae of the year 1577.
After a break at the Coffeehouse Kastner - a prominent producer of special Austrian gingerbread, who exports his famous products to numerous countries of the world - continuing the trip to Freistadt and further on to Kerschbaum bei Rainbach..
The until June 1996 renovated railwaystation of the Pferdeeisenbahn and other historic buildings will be visited. The Pferdeeisenbahn was the first cross-country railway in Europe (built 1832 - 1872) from Linz to Gmunden (south) and from Linz to Budweis (north). The wagons, rolling on wooden rails, were pulled by horses.
A short drive (about 500 m) in the Hannibal, a rebuilt wagon and a visit of the museum in the station will give an overview about this historical project.
After lunch in this historical area continuing the excursion to Freistadt, where the Heimathaus - a museum in the old fortress - will be visited. Time for walking in the historical citycenter.
16.00 Departure back to Linz via Kefermarkt for a view to the famous casement-altar (built by an unknown carver 1490 -1497)
Arrival at the hotel approx. 18.00
Price/person (min. 20 pers.)............................................................ATS 260.--/person (price for bus and entrance fees but excluding meals and own expenses)
On the traces of Anton Bruckner (1996 is the 100th anniversary of his death)
Seightseeingtour to places in Linz, where the Lord's musician lived and composed for many years and transfer to Ansfelden (place of birth) and further on to the fascinating baroque St. Florian Monastery with Bruckner's tomb beneath the famous organ. Concert (1/2 hour) in Monastery.
Price/person (min. 20 pers.)...................................................................ATS 220.-- (price bus, entrance fees, concert, guide but excluding meals and own expenses)
Bustour to the city of Mozart - Salzburg
14.00 Departure from Hotel (earlier departure is recommended)
15.30 Arrival at Hellbrunn Palace in Salzburg
Hellbrunn Palace with its spacious park and trick fountains is one of the finest examples of mannerist architecture north of the Alps and and is unique in Europe. The world-famous trick fountains provide the modern-day visitor with no less amusement than they did Prince-archbishop Markus Sittikus and his guests in 1618. (approx. 1 hour)
After transfer to busterminal north a guided(english spoken) walking tour through the citycenter of Salzburg.The tour ends at Getreidegasse Nr. 9 , where Leopold Mozart and his family resided from 1747 to 1773 and it was here, on 27th January 1756 that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart first saw the light of day. The Mozart family=B4s residence is now a museum. Exhibits include two violins used by Mozart, one as child, his clavichord, his Hammerklavier, portraits of the Mozart family and original letters.
Time for individual walking or relaxing in one of the numerous coffee-houses in the citycenter.
19.00 Transfer back to Linz with an enjoyable drive through the ever-changing landscape of the lake district - Salzkammergut. Dinner in a typical restaurant en route.
23.00 (approx.) Arrival at the Hotel.
Price/person (min. 30 pers.)...............................................................ATS 390.--/person (price for bus, entrance fees and guide but excluding meals and own expenses)
Form of payment: cash or cheque at the travel agency in Hagenberg
Please send the following to Mr. Mayrhauser
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Ladies program:
o 17. July 1996 Baking the original "Linzer Torte"
o 18. July 1996 Excursion to the "Muehlviertel"
o 19. July 1996 On the traces of Anton Bruckner
Final excursion:
o 20. July 1996 Bustour to the city of Mozart - Salzburg
For any questions please contact aca@risc.uni-linz.ac.at.
