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Wachau
The peaceful Danube runs through a verdant countryside
filled with wineries and baroque architecture. Romantic, ruined
castles dot the hilltops. Richard the Lionhearted was held
for ransom in one of these castles.
Richard Lowenherz
Durnstein, Austria
T: +43 2711 222. 38 rooms. US$ 160-
www.richardloewenherz.at
Named after Richard the Lionhearted, this bower of tranquility
has a cozy pre-World Wars Austrian feeling. Dining terraces
overlook the Danube River.
Austrian Alps
Picture-perfect traditional villages, high mountain peaks,
charming romantic hotels, sun-kissed meadows and friendly people.
St. Anton, Austrian
Alps
100 years ago, it was the birthplace of
modern Alpine skiing. Today it
has a reputation as Europe's wildest aprés-ski
scene.
Hotel Schwarzer Adler
St. Anton, Austria
T: +43 5446 22440. 50 rooms. US$ 190-, incl.
breakfast & dinner.
www.schwarzeradler.com
Frescoed Tyrolean lodge built in 1570 and
located in the village center, close to
the ski runs.
Kitzbühel,
Austrian Alps
Ancient walled town with brightly
colored buildings and oompah-pah nightlife,
located in center of the Tyrolean Alps.
Romantik Hotel Tennerof
26 Griesenauweg
Kitzbühel, Austria
T: +43 5356 63181
www.tennerhof.com
Built around a 17th century farmhouse, this romantic hotel located one-half
mile from the bustle of town.
Arlberg Region,
Austrian Alps
Lederhosen, dirndls, peak-roofed ski chalets
& rustic chic are
aplenty in the lost-in-time sister cities
of Zurs and Lech.
Hotel Zürserhof
Zürs am Arlberg, Austria
T: +43 5583 25130. 72 rooms. $502, incl.
all meals.
www.zuerserhof.at
Elegant country-style prevails on Count
Tattenbach's former farm.
Vienna
Magnificent baroque buildings, wide avenues, leafy parklands
and a world-class cultural heritage. The imperial capital
of the Austro-Hungarian empire, Vienna is elegant, classic
ald timeless.
Palais Schwarzenberg
Schwarzenbergpl. 9, Vienna A-1030, Austria
T: +43 1798 45150. 44 rooms. US$ 300-
Sumptuous baroque palace sits in 16 acres of parkland
in the center of Vienna. For over 200 years it was the summer
residence of the princely Schwarzenberg family. NOTE: This hotel is closed through 2010 for renovations.
König von Ungarn
A-1010 Vienna, Schulerstraße 10, Austria
T: +43 1 515 840. 33 rooms. US$ 140-
www.kvu.at
200 year old tavern-inn located in old Vienna near St. Stephen's
cathedral. Mozart composed Marriage of Figaro next-door.
Salzburg
The city of Mozart. Its historic centre is a world heritage
listed site.
Goldener Hirsch
Salzburg, Austria
T: +43 66 2 80840. 69 rooms. US$ 500-
www.goldenerhirsch.com
Individually decorated and furnished with antiques and folk
art, this classic Salzburg romantic hotel dates back to the medieval era.
Located in the historic centre.
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