Written by Lemongrass on 23rd Oct 2018
According to UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organisation) global cultural tourism is forecast to increase by fifteen percent in the coming years.
Music festival on the slopes? Ski into White Pearl Mountain Days
Where: Forsthofalm, Salzburg, Austria
The details:
- White Pearl Mountain Days is an alpine music festival right on Forsthofalm’s doorstep
- It takes place from 15 – 31 March 2019, with pop up parties and live music at a range of venues across the ski region
- Forsthofalm has created a special three-night package that includes an exclusive White Pearl Mountain Days Member Card
Rate: package starts from €780 for three nights
For more information contact: Ellena Johnstone and Tom Robins at Lemongrass Marketing
E: forsthofalm@lemongrassmarketing.com
T: 01865 237 990
Liechtenstein celebrates 300 years of princely moments in 2019
Where: The Principality of Liechtenstein
When: 2019
The details:
- To mark its 300th anniversary, Liechtenstein will be launching a digitally interactive trail via a dedicated app that will guide travellers across 75km, with a variety of points of interest to pause and discover along the way: https://tourismus.li/en/activities/the-liechtenstein-trail/
- Since being founded in 1719, Liechtenstein has remained an established part of the European map nestled between Austria and Switzerland, and neighbouring Germany. Together, the four countries meet at the heart of Europe in Lake Constance, known to locals as ‘Bodensee’
- There’s more to Liechtenstein than just being one of the world’s smallest countries – it is still undiscovered with only 79,000 tourists having stepped foot in the country in 2017. Often described as a fairytale destination with snow-capped mountains and castles making up most of the landscape, Liechtenstein is an adventurer’s dream, giving new definition to the term #wanderlust
- Discover the crown jewels, sip a royal vintage at the Prince’s Winery, stand in awe at the iconic Vaduz Castle overlooked by snowcapped peaks and explore the Castle ruins in Schellenberg. Visitors must remember to taste Liechtenstein’s traditional cheese Spätzle—the story goes that no two families make it the same way
Getting there: Fly London to Zurich from £56 per person round trip
For more information contact: Fredrica Slater or Carley Lee at Lemongrass Marketing
E: lakeconstance@lemongrassmarketing.com
T: 01865 237 990
The discovery of the decade: 400-year-old shipwreck discovered off the coast of Cascais, Portugal
Where: Cascais, Portugal
When: Now! (Discovery made in September)
The details:
- In early September this year, a trade ship dating back to between 1575 and 1625 was discovered in the shallows of the River Tragus, Cascais
- The ship was thought to be en route to India and was laden down with intact Chinese ceramics, spices, cannons and cowrie shells.
- Cascais has a rich historical trade link with India and experts believe the discovery will reveal much about Cascais’ maritime history
- It is considered the greatest discovery of all time for Portugal and is part of a 10-year archaeological project supported by the town of Cascais
- The recent find adds to Cascais’ already rich history. More recently, the town played an important role in WWII, when it was a refuge to Portuguese nobility, spies and royalty and it is this colourful and present history that attracts cultural visitors to the region year on year
Getting there: fly London to Lisbon from £30 with Ryanair
For more information contact: Fredrica Slater or Carley Lee at Lemongrass Marketing
E: casais@lemongrassmarketing.com
T: 01865 237 990
Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie: Featured in TIME Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places”
Where: Hamburg, Germany
The details:
- Hamburg’s iconic Elbphilharmonie concert hall was named amongst TIME Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places”, having only opened in 2017
- The structure’s public viewing platform, the Plaza, has already welcomed over seven million visitors who have enjoyed the panoramic vistas it offers
- Over 1.5 million people have attended performances within the walls of this architectural marvel, and tickets are like gold-dust
- In only a short space of time, this building has become the face of Hamburg and taken up an iconic position in Germany as a whole
Rate: Flights to Hamburg start from £23. Ticket availability & prices vary
https://www.elbphilharmonie.de/en/
For more information contact: Alex Liste or Charlie Mottram at Lemongrass Marketing
E: hamburg@lemongrassmarketing.com
T: 01865 237 990
Lausanne Switzerland welcomes the return of the Fête des Vignerons for the first time this Millennium
Where: Lausanne, Vaud Region, Switzerland
When: 18 July – 11 August 2019
The details:
- The Fête des Vignerons is a fabled celebration of the Vaud region’s wine and its makers organised by a committee known as Confrérie des Vignerons (Brotherhood of Winegrowers)
- The committee are bound to only organise five celebrations each century, meaning that the festival truly is a once-in-a-generation event
- 2019 marks the first celebration to be held in this Millennium, with the previous iteration coming in 1999
- The first festival was held in 1797, so there is a strong sense of tradition and local pride that comes bubbling up when each generation the event is announced
- The region is famed for its wine and, just this year, Lausanne was named as the 10th member of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network, joining powerhouses of the wine world such as Bordeaux and California’s Napa Valley
- Lausanne’s Lavaux Vineyard terraces, a UNESCO world heritage site, have unique terraced vines that slope to the very edge of Lake Geneva’s dark waters. The Alps rise dramatically in the distance to create one of the most stunning vistas visitors will ever see
- Due to the slope, Lavaux’s vines cannot be harvested by machine and must be hand-picked
- Switzerland only exports 1-2% of its wine each year, so 2019 really is the best time to head to the Fête des Vignerons and sample it at the source
- The festival runs from 18 July – 11 August 2019
Rate: Flights to Geneva start from £40 (40 min train to Lausanne)
For more information contact: Alex Liste or Charlie Mottram at Lemongrass Marketing
E: lausannetourism@lemongrassmarketing.com
T: 01865 237 990