| 1985 SALZBURG - MUNICH - COLOGNE Day 1 29 May 1985 Leave London
Victoria on the boat train to Dover. Board the ferry
to Ostend and catch the overnight train to Salzburg.
Days 2-6 30 May - 3 June 1985 Arrive in Salzburg and stay 5 nights at Hotel Kaserebrau  Hotel
Kasererbrau is a good superior medium class
hotel in an historic building dating from 1342 and
situated directly beneath the Hohensalzburg
fortress, a few minutes from the Residenzplatz and
the cathedral. Beautiful lounge. TV room, sauna,
steam bath, hairdresser. Bedrooms are furnished in
either antique or modern style and all have
private facilities. The hotel also has a few large
rooms designed for 3-4 persons. Reception area and
breakfast/dining room have been refurbished and a
house-bar has been added. Buffet style breakfast.
An atmospheric hotel with ideal location for
exploring Salzburg's historic core.
 Salzburg is the
most beautiful city of Austria and perhaps the most
splendid urban creation in the world. A city in the
mountains - a city of music, art and architecture.
Salzburg is like a piece of baroque Italy miraculously
transferred north of the Alps. Its whole inspiration
is southern but one example of German romanticism
remains - the Castle, or Festung, which perches on the
peak of a hill; dominating the city. From the Festung
one looks out over the city, to a magnificent mountain
landscape. Salzburg is also a holiday city, one in
which the unique atmosphere can be savoured as its
pleasures are enjoyed. Some visitors will make for
Mozart's birthplace, others the lofty Hohensalzburg
fortress - reached by funicular - the Leopoldskron
Palace of Sound of Music fame or the Mirabell
Garden. There are festivals and concerts in plenty,
and everywhere the inviting street cafes.
Days 7-9 4-6 June 1985 Leave Salzburg on the 12:34 train to Munich and stay three nights at Hotel Amba  Hotel Amba is a friendly,
medium grade family hotel situated close to the
main station and within easy walking distance of
the city centre. Nicely furnished, modern style
bedrooms with telephone, TV. Lift. Lobby lounge
and bar, breakfast rooms, no restaurant but a good
choice available in the immediate vicinity.
 Munich is the third largest
city in Germany, but as a holiday destination
it is a splendid and exciting experience. Much
that is of interest to the visitor is to be
found in a compact central area which has the
main station at its western corner.
Architecturally it houses such famous examples
as the Nymphenburg Palace:
    New Town Hall, Marienplatz & Chinese Tower, English Gardens Days 10-11 7-8 June 1985 Leave Munich on the 11:52 train to Cologne. Arrive in Cologne and stay two nights at Hotel Thielen  Hotel Thielen
is an economy grade hotel some 200m from the
station and convenient for the city. It has
plain but comfortable furnished rooms, a
cheerful breakfast room and a pleasant personal
atmosphere.
 Dominated by its mighty
cathedral, Cologne, although a modern city in
every sense, retains much of its historical
grace. Cologne may be a commercial and social
maelstrom glowing with energy from restaurants,
bars and saucy night spots after dark, but can
offer a more dignified cultural echo for daytime
leisure hours, with serene parks or
world-renowned museums. The splendour of a 4th
century Roman palace is displayed beneath the
city's new town hall as one example of yesterday
and today harmonising in this ebullient and
contrast-packed city. Cologne makes an ideal
base for rail or Rhine Steamer excursions and
can be easily explored on foot - our hotels are
close to the Cathedral, Station and city centre.
Sample a typical Cologne pub - you find a wide
choice along the Rhine. Visit the Rhine Park on
the opposite river bank and linked to the main
city by a cable car.
Day 12
9 June 1985 Leave Cologne on the 9:15 train to Ostend  Arrive in
Ostend and board the 13:09 Ferry to
Dover for the train to London Victoria.
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