Social Programme
Welcome Reception
Wednesday,
26 May 2010 18.00-20.00h
Subsequent to the opening session,
featuring the “Mannheimer Lecture” by Philipp Bonhoeffer and musical
interludes, all attendees are invited to the Welcome Reception in the
Exhibition Area. Participants from all over the world, exhibitors and local
guests meet at the Tirol and Kristall Foyer of the Congress Innsbruck to
celebrate the start of a fruitful conference. Local Snacks and Drinks will
be served.
AEPC Gala-Dinner
Friday,
28 May 2010 19.00
– 23.00h
Meet at the entrance foyer of Congress Innsbruck.
Come and meet your friends and colleagues
at the AEPC gala evening. Enjoy an elaborate evening amidst the historical
setting of the Giant’s Hall of the Imperial Palace Innsbruck, located only
a few walking minutes from the congress centre. Prior to the dinner, all
delegates will be greeted and accompanied by the Imperial Tiroler Kaiserjäger
Brass Band to the Inner Court of the Imperial Palace, where a soiree at the
court of Emperor Maximilian I will be staged.
Due to the limited size of the Giant’s Hall, attendance for the gala dinner is based on a first-come-first-served basis.
Post congress tour: Lake Achensee, the “Tyrolean Fjord"
Saturday, May 29, 2010 14:30 - 22.00hrs
Euro 105,00 p.P. (incl. all entrance fees and dinner)
The region
around lake Achensee is embedded between the Karwendel alpine park, the most
beautiful nature reserve in the limestone Alps and the Rofan mountain range
with its unique alpine
flora and fauna – a perfect setting for hikers. It is situated some
45 km to the east of Innsbruck on a high plateau. 9.4 km long and 1 km wide,
Achensee is the largest lake in the Tyrol and is often compared to the
Norwegian Fjords. It is also called “the Tyrolean pearl”.
We start from Innsbruck and go by bus to Jenbach. From there we will take a steam train to lake Achensee. After our 7km adventurous ride on one of the oldest steam trains in Europe we arrive at lake Achensee and board a steam-ship. Experience the magic spell of this lake which is embedded in between the Karwendel and Rofan mountains and is called "the Tyrolean fjord"! To conclude our joint excursion we will have dinner in a typical Tyrolean inn.
Excursions for accompanying persons
Innsbruck city tour
Thursday,
May 27, 2010 09:30 - 12:00 hrs
Euro 18,00 p.P.
Our local tour guide first takes you on a walking tour through the charming Old City of Innsbruck, situated next to the river Inn, which gave its name to the city. Take a closer look at its numerous historical landmarks, such as the Hofkirche church with its "Black Knights" surrounding the funeral monument of Emperor Maximilian, the Rococo-style Helbling town house, St. Jacob's Cathedral and, above all, the Little Golden Roof. We then visit the excellent museum of Tyrolean Folk Art which will give you a close insight into the life and culture of our Tyrolean ancestors. The museum features among others traditional furniture, costumes and household utensils.
Swarovski crystal worlds and the medieval city of Hall
Friday,
May 28, 2010 09:00 - 13:00 hrs
Euro 45,00 p.P.
A bus takes us through a number of typical Tyrolean villages to Wattens, where the Swarovski Crystal Worlds opened their doors to the public some 10 years ago. Through the huge water-spouting head of a botanic giant the visitor enters the mostly subterranean, unique magic World of Crystal. "This place is like a fairy tale come true. People suddenly experience what they previously knew only in their dreams", says Viennese multimedia artist André Heller, creator of the Swarovski Crystal Worlds. You have to experience yourself what is hard to describe: a view of the surreal landscape of a glittering galaxy, the inside of a gigantic crystal dome with changing patterns of light and sound, bizarre scenarios - a world of magic. You will have time to look for a souvenir in the crystal shop or enjoy a cup of coffee and a delicious Austrian cake. After a short bus ride we reach the medieval city of Hall with its Mint Tower
The first records of Hasegg Castle and its famous Mint Tower ("Münzturm") date back to 1306. Its original purpose was to protect the nearby salt-storage houses. When Archduke Ferdinand II had the old mint transferred from the Castle of Sparberegg to Hasegg in 1567, Hall experienced a decisive upswing. The minting of silver-talers in Hall became world famous. Nowadays, you can still mint your own coin! Nowadays, the city of Hall is famous for having one of the best-preserved historic Old Cities in Europe.
A feeling for nature –
adventure
in the Tyrolean mountains
Thursday,
May 27, 2010 14:30-17:30 hrs
Euro 48,00 p.P.
Within only a few minutes from Innsbruck you are amidst the impressive scenery of the high mountain area surrounding the city. The new cable railway starts right next to the Congress Innsbruck and takes you up to Hungerburg at 800m above sea level and then on by gondola to the Seegrube peak (1.905 m above sea-level). This is one of the finest hiking and skiing regions around Innsbruck, with truly challenging slopes. In summer, the view down into the valley and the glaciers further behind is absolutely spectacular - an unforgettable experience!