Accompanying persons Social Schedule

Monday May 11 18.30 - Welcome Reception

Tuesday May 12 Visiting Castle Tratzberg and Silvermine -

ATS 490,- including lunch - Departure at 9.00 (minimum 30 persons)

The magnificent castle dates back to the 13th century and combinesarchitectural elements of the late Gothic and Renaissance periods. The courtyard with its late Gothic arcades and wealth of Renaissance paintings dates back to about the year 1600 and is typical for the palaces of the nobility during the reign of the Emperor Maximilian. The exquisite taste in furnishings and decor of the time is reflected in the fine oak fittings, the well preserved panelling on walls and ceilings and the art collection.

(Back at 17.00)

Wednesday May 13 Walk through the old city

- ATS 100, - Departure at 9.00 (minimum 10 persons)

Walk through the romantic old quarter of Innsbruck: Gothic houses of the 15th century with bay-windows and arcades; artistic inn-signs; Golden Roof, landmark of the Old Quarter loggia with 2700 fire gilded copper tiles; the Court Church (16th Century) famous for the "Schwarze Mander" - 28 larger than life bronze figures - partly designed by A. Duerer and the tomb/sarcophagus of Emperor Maximilian I. (Back at 12.00)

Wednesday May 13 20.00 - Gala dinner at "Dogana"

ATS 600,- (delegates free)

Thursday May 14 Visiting the Alpine Zoo

ATS 130,- - Departure at 9.00 (minimum 30 persons)

The Alpine Zoo is situated at the south slope of the Nordkette with a

magnificent view of Innsbruck. All animals and birds are indigenous to the Alps. This Zoo plays a key role in the efforts to preserve and breed those Alpine species which are currently dying out (otters, beavers, etc.).(Back at 12.00)

General

The above prices are per person and include bus, guide and entrance fee All tours will start at the Kongresshaus Innsbruck (information desk) and are based on a minimum of paying participants. In case there are not enough participants, the right is reserved to cancel the tour(s), in which case a full refund will be made.

For your individual programme - a special tip: Innsbruck is surrounded by mountains. From the city you can directly go to the top of the Hafelekar (ca. 2000 m) by funicular railway (ca. ATS 250,- return trip). If the weather is fine this is a fascinating excursion. Further information at the Kongresshaus Innsbruck (information desk).