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You’ll hear the jingling bells on the reigns as the sleighs line-up across the field and your winter sleigh-ride begins! A stop for refreshments is made along the way where the horses rest and you have the possibility to try some Austrian specialities. Hopefully, it will be a day that you will remember long afterwards! Excursion destination may be altered due to snow conditions.

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Prices are per person in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation. Rates not valid during certain Trade Congress meetings.

Silent Night

- Holy Night Adult Child

Price From 65 32

Duration: approx. 4 hours

The Christmas carol “Silent Night, Holy Night!” was heard for the first time on Christmas Eve in 1818 in the St. Nikolaus parish church. Following the damaging floods of the 1890’s, St. Nikolaus’ church was demolished and the Silent Night Memorial Chapel was built on the site and consecrated on August 15, 1937.

Every year on 24th December at 5 p.m., a memorial service in honour of the creators of the Silent Night carol takes place in front of the Silent Night Memorial Chapel.

SILENT NIGHT - HOLY NIGHT24 December - 3p.m. - 7p.m.

Salzburg Christmas Market © Holidays On Location

Silent Night Memorial Chapel © Salzburg Tourism

Silent Night Memorial Chapel © Salzburg Tourism

Silent Night Memorial Chapel © Salzburg Tourism

Images of the Salzburg Christmas markets © Salzburg Tourism

SALZBURG WINTER EXPERIENCES

Horse-drawn Sleigh Ride Prices From

Regular Tour Adult Child*

Duration: 8 hours 123 81

Valid: 25, 26, 27, 28 and 31 Dec 2016, Child: 6-11yrs

Private tour (4 hours): On application

A full day excursion takes you along the Salzach River Valley past many of Austria’s ski resorts. Near Schladming, location of the 1982 Ski World Championships, we ascend up to the ‘Steirische Ramsau’ 1000m. above sea level at the base of one of the Alpine glacier massives - the Dachstein! In the village there is time for a stroll in the frosty air, and lunch (at own expense) in one of the local inns. Your guide will inform you of the possibilities.

HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDERegular tour (8 hours) Full-day Alpine Glacier Excursion & Sleigh Ride

Price includes:• Hotel pick-up and drop-off• Private 8-seater minibus or

4-seater Mercedes Limousine E-class transfer

• Private driver-guide• Sleigh ride• Service charges, taxes & VATNote: Warm clothing, gloves and warm shoes are essential for this tour!

Advent Events in Salzburg

Salzburg Christmas Market | 17 Nov – 26 Dec 2016With its traditional flair and ambiance the Salzburg Christmas Market is the perfect setting to get in-the-mood for Christmas! What began as a simple flea-market on Cathedral Square developed into one of Europe’s most famous Advent markets in the 17th century. In 1974, the Nikolaimarkt finally became the Salzburger Christkindlmarkt, or the Salzburg Christmas Market, in today’s unmistakable form.

Hellbrunner Adventzauber | 17 Nov – 24 Dec 2016A romantic courtyard, a path lined by torches and an oversized Advent calendar are part of the Magic of Advent. An entertainment program between the orangery and the park will assure that Advent afternoons at Hellbrunn Palace are convivial.

Christmas Market on Mirabellplatz | 17 Nov – 24 Dec 2016Thi market enchants visitors with its traditional charm. Fragrant scents, Christmas treats and lovely gifts create a romantic atmosphere to set the mood for Christmas.

Hohensalzburg Fortress | 25 Nov - 18 Dec 2016A charming Advent market will be held high above the city’s rooftops in the courtyard of Hohensalzburg Fortress. Whether you arrive on foot or by funicular – it affords a stunning view of Salzburg and its Christmas decorations.

Left: Panoramic view of Salzburg ©Salzburg Tourism; Right: Horse-drawn sleigh ride © Fuschlsee Tourismus GMBH

Thousands of people from around the world attend the ceremony which concludes with the singing of the “Silent Night” carol in their own language. A tour-guide will escort you by bus through the foothills of the Alps, along the Salzach River valley to Oberndorf where you can participate in this touching Christmas celebration!