Vilshofen

Vilshofen

  • Vilshofen an der Donau is a town in the Germany, district of Passau, the Little Three Rivers Town, where the Vils and Wolfach rivers flow into the Danube
  • first mentioned in 776, but wasn’t actually a city until some 500 years later when Heinrich I. built his castle here
  • historic Stadtplatz with the Baroque town tower is the symbol of Vilshofen
  • Schweiklberg Benedictine Abbey with its two Art Nouveau towers, which also houses the Africa Museum, towers above the old town
  • visit Church of St. John, Knight Tuschl Fountain, Winzer and Hilgartsberg castle ruins, Ortenburg Palace, Vilshofen Wildlife Park and Irgenöd Bird Park

Hallstatt

Hallstatt

  • lies in Salzkammergut region in Austria and the core of the Hallstatt-Dachstein/ Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape declared as one of the World Heritage Sites in Austria by UNESCO
  • about 2 700 meters away is located Dachstein Skywalk in the Upper Austrian ski resort of the Dachstein Mountains
  • beautiful building and much-photographed is Church of Christ
  • Hallstatt Salt Mine was already active in the 15th century, making it the oldest in the world
  • Market Square has a statue of the Holy Trinity and is surrounded by beautiful buildings
    visit Kalvarienberg Church, Museum Hallstatt, World Heritage Museum, Charnel House in Michael’s Chapel, Parish of the Assumption, Admont Abbey, Ossuary Chapel, Hoher Krippenstein or Hallstatt lake

Krakow

Krakow

  • also spelled Cracow or Krakow, is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland
  • the world’s oldest shopping centre, the Sukiennice has stood in the middle of the Krakow Market Square for centuries
  • inspired at Oskar Schindler’s Former Factory, Schindler managed to save the lives of over a thousand persecuted Jews
  • hill of Kościuszko was raised in 1823 to honour its namesake national hero Tadeusz Kościuszko
  • fans of contemporary art must see the MOCAK museum
  • visit Dragon’s Den, Krakow Market Square, Rynek Glowny Central Square, Vistula Boulevards, St. Mary’s Basilica, Wawel Cathedral, Saints Peter and Paul Church, Renaissancecourtyard, Wawel Royal Castle, Wawel Cathedral, Floriańska Street, St. Florian’s Gate, Barbikan, Cloth Hall, Błonia, Kazimierz Neighbourhood, Jewish Quarter, Plac Bohaterów Getta and Planty park

Passau

Passau

  • Passau is a town in Lower Bavaria, Germany, also known as the City of three rivers, because the Danube is joined there by the Inn from the south and the Ilz from the north
  • see the largest pipe organ in Europe in St. Stephen’s Cathedral
  • enjoy the smell of fresh baked gingerbreads, which consist purely of honey, flour and spices
  • Old Town of Passau has still maintained its charm and the cobblestone streets take visitors through underpasses and archways, alongside baroque churches and the town hall
  • visit Passau Glass Museum, waterfront, Veste Oberhaus and Veste Niederhaus, Jesuits church of St. Michael or Christmas markets on the Cathedral Square

Interlaken

Interlaken

  • Interlaken is nestled between lakes Thun and Brienz in Switzerland, boasts tantalizing views of the Alps with incredible outdoor adventure opportunities
  • taste chocolate-fondue or hot chocolate in the Funky Chocolate Club directly in Interlaken
  • St. Beatus Caves is a karst cave system that got its name from the 6th-century Irish monk
  • go to the highest railway station in all of Europe, which name Jungfraujoch
  • in Interlaken’s Harder Kulm, enjoy view to Lake Brienz and Lake Thun far below to the nearby Emmental Alps
  • visit Panoramabrücke Sigriswil, Spiez, Weissenau Nature Reserve, Höheweg, Unterseen, Oberhofen Castle, Schynige Platte Botanical Alpine Gardens, lake Thun, lake Brienz, Schynige Platte or Unspunnenfest and Jungfrau Marathon

Paris

Paris

  • city of love or lights has been one of Europe’s major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, science and the arts, also capital and most populous city of France
  • Paris historical district along the Seine in the city centre is classified as a UNESCO Heritage Site
  • the world’s largest art museum and a historic monument is the Louvre directly in Paris with approximately 38,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century
  • global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognisable structures in the world is the Eiffel Tower, built in time for the 1889 World’s Fair
  • the Notre-Dame’s unmistakeable towers rise from the eastern point of the Île de la Cité in the Seine
  • have fun in Paris’ Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios Park, where dreams come true
  • visit Musée d’Orsay, Louvre Pyramid, Palace of Versailles, Hôtel des Invalides, Musée de l’Orangerie, Centre Georges Pompidou, Arc de Triomphe, Sainte-Chapelle, Musée Marmottan Monet, Place de la Concorde, Sacré-Coeur, Musée de Cluny, Petit Palais, Palais Garnier, Jardin des Tuileries, Panthéon, Bois de Vincennes, Grand Palais, Montmartre, Paris’ Fondation Louis Vuitton, Pont Alexandre III, Musée Picasso, La Défense, Saint-Eustache and Musée Rodin

Milan

Milan

  • city in northern Italy, capital of Lombardy, where dominates elegance, sophistication and looking good is an art form
  • hosted the Universal Exposition in 1906 and 2015
  • has been recognized as one of the world’s four fashion capitals, including Milan Fashion Week and the Milan Furniture Fair
  • city is home to two of Europe’s most successful football teams, A.C. Milan and F.C. Internazionale
  • the original painting “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci is situated in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
  • Milan’s Cathedral is the fifth-largest cathedral in the world and the most important example of Gothic architecture
  • visit Navigli District, Duomo, Cimitero Monumentale, Ponacoteca di Brera, Porta Nuova, Sforza Castle, La Scala, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Museo Della Scienza E Della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci Vertical Forest, Milano Centrale railway station, Arch of Peace and Milan Stock Exchange

Zurich

Zurich

  • cosmopolitan city by the water combines creative urban life with nature in all its glory, also the largest city in Switzerland
  • enjoy the pure relaxation of the Thermalbad & Spa Zurich
  • take a photo colorful 50 umbrellas each with a unique design: polka dots, stripes, plaids and vibrant flowerals
  • taste cheese fondue or drink from a water fountain
  • Lake Zurich is a tangle of parks and gardens, collectively known as the lake promenade
  • visit Landesmuseum, Zurich’s museum of Art, Uetliberg Mountain, Lindenhof, Great Minster, Fifa World Football Museum or Zoo Zurich

Vienna

Vienna

  • Vienna is Austria’s capital, largest city and one of nine states of Austria
  • popular for its imperial sights, cultural events and the very special Viennese charm
  • also economic and political centre, between 2005 and 2010 was the world’s number-one destination for international congresses and conventions
  • cityscape of Vienna is characterised by the abundance of baroque buildings created mostly under the rule of Empress Maria Theresia and Emperor Franz Joseph and city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Vienna’s Schönbrunn palace is the summer residence with formal gardens, the Gloriette monument, Palm House and zoo, where live pandas
  • many celebrated composers lived and worked in Vienna, including Strauß, Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn
  • visit City Hall, Austrian Parliament, Belvedere Place, The Giant Ferris Wheel in Prater, the Spanish Riding School with their world-famous Lipizzaner horses, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Hofburg Palace and Donau City

Salzburg

Salzburg

  • city of Mozart and harmonious interplay of landscape and architecture, art and culture, as well as traditional and modern, all within a surprisingly small area, merely adds to the special charm of this place
  • fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital of the Federal State of Salzburg
  • lanes and broad squares of this baroque city have taken their deserved place on the UNESCO World Heritage List
  • Mozarts birthplace as one of the most visited museums in the world this legendary Classical Composer
  • Mozartplatz is a peaceful square dominated by an ornate Bronze statue
  • visit Salzburg Fortress, Old Town, Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Hellbrunn Palace, St. Peter’s Abbey, Salzburg Cathedral, Neugebäude, Getreidegasse, Toy Museum, Hangar 7, The Eagles Nest and Gaisberg Mountain or Stiegl Brewery