A Perfect Pair: Art and Architecture at Museum Liaunig

Jutting out of an Austrian hillside, the physical presence of Museum Liaunig alone merits a visit. Like the best artworks, however, what you see at a first glance is only a first impression that draws you nearer. If you spend more time with it, really enter it, you’ll discover so much more. In the case of Museum Liaunig you’ll discover that what you see from outside is only one gallery space, and when you really enter it, you’ll find approximately 5000 square meters of mostly subterranean exhibitions spaces displaying an impressive collection of Austrian post-war art. It’s not just the full collection that shows off Austria’s creative forces; as a project of Austrian architecture firm querkraft, the building as well as everything in it can proudly boast for local talent.

Although all artworks housed in the collection are post-war era, this year sees the first half of an exhibition dedicated to the museum’s contemporary (and recent enough to still just squeak by with being called contemporary) acquisitions. Reality and Abstraction I – figurative and expressive concepts from 1980 until today, which conerns itself with expressive-gestural tendencies in painting, sculpture and graphics, will be followed up next year with part II, which will focus more on concrete and reductive positions.

For full disclosure and honesty’s sake, 350 square meters of the museum aren’t dedicated to Austrian art, but when it’s something you see this rarely, the breach of curatorial consistency can be forgiven! The Akan Gold Collection displays around 600 pieces of jewelry and cult objects from the African tribal kingdoms of Ashanti, Baule, and Fante. Predominately 19^th and 20^th Century, this collection is directly accessible from the museum’s main area and is one of the world’s largest of this kind of art.

Ready to plan your visit? Tours of Museum Liaunig – they’re by appointment only, so don’t forget to schedule that on their website under the “contact” section – are available until October 30^th this year. If you can tear yourself away from the turquoise waters of Wörthersee, it’s a perfect day trip while staying at White Line Hotels edit Aenea Hotel. At just a 1-hour drive away, you’ll be back with plenty of time to enjoy the panoramic pool before the gourmet dinner is served on the heated terrace. Now, if that doesn’t sound like a perfect day, maybe it’s time to have your pulse checked.

Images courtesy www.museumliaunig.at

Aenea Hotel: The Favourite on Wörthersee

As 2010 enters it’s last few months, it’s time to start thinking about what 2011 will have in store. There’ll be new projects, new prospects, new people – the possibilities are dizzying, and can feel daunting for even the most organized person. So why not plan your moment of escape and relaxation now?

Aenea Hotel, positioned on the serene Wörthersee, has once again topped the list of Austria’s best spa spots.  Only 8 locations in Austria achieved top marks in the Relax Guide 2011, with Aenea being named as the most beloved on the lake. Unlike many hotels, which chose to put their spas on the lower floors, Aenea has positioned their spa on the top floor, and it offers picture book views over the surrounding scenery. Did we mention the breathtaking Infinity pool?

The hotel offers more than a top spa, stunning views, and surrounds filled with invigorating outdoor activities.  The Relax Guide also named Aenea’s kitchen as one of the best in Austria. Wouldn’t it be nice to know that this lies in your near future?  A few days of relaxation and some of Austria’s finest cuisine is something to seriously look forward to. The hotel is closed for the winter season, and will reopen in May of 2011, but time flies, so book now and enjoy the anticipation.

Categories: Worthersee

Contributing writer: Alicia Reuter

Walk on Water

The therapeutic qualities of water is something that we only really appreciate when we’re by it’s side… or when you’re swimming, or having a shower, or drinking it, or gardening, or keeping fish as pets…Ok, water is undoubtedly fantastic.

When you read celebrity interviews (the real ones, not the reality stars who want big rims and big breasts) they dream about waterfront properties, fresh and relaxing lifestyles. The dream isn’t floating to far away from us hard working people. Seas, rivers, lakes are prime land; they portray a lifestyle and are vital for the best views. We’ve got all look-out points covered. Read the rest of this entry »

Get High

Lounging lakeside at Wörthersee is a must-experience-to-believe-it occasion, but sometimes you just want to get high.  Do it! A little drive to Gosdorf’s recently opened Murturm observation tower will get you there.  On the banks of the Mur River, the tower offers sweeping views over the enchanting landscape of the European Nature Reserve. Read the rest of this entry »

Wörthersee Grandslam

On the 27th of July the A-1 Beach Volleyball Grandslam will commence, if you like to be where the party is, there really is no better time to be at Wörthersee.  For six days Klagenfurt will host over 100,000 volleyball fans, there to watch the world’s best volleyball players face off.  Over 80 international teams are on the roster, and although seats have been filled for months, you’ll be able to join the players, and celebrities, off the court in the region’s biggest party week.

Spend quiet days dipping in the lake, before joining the party, just a few kilometres away White Line’s Aenea Hotel. You’ll have the luxury of escape, while being in the centre of it all.

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Categories: Worthersee, Events

Contributing writer: Alicia Reuter