Austria Travel 2009: A Driving Tour Of Upper Styria Including ...

The most stunning example illustrating the heydays of the Semmering Region is the Hotel Panhans, a historic grand hotel dating back to 1888. After an expansion in 1913, the Panhans was considered one of the largest hotels in Europe with more ... After the first World War famous guests included the likes of Josephine Baker, Jan Kiepura, and Maria Jeritza. Today, the region is also a popular winter sport destination. World Cup ski races are held regularly on the adjacent ...