MEETINGS, CONFERENCES AND TEAMBUILDING IN SAALFELDEN LEOGANG
Saalfelden Leogang boasts ideal conditions for team meetings that will foster group cohesion. After all, the SalzburgerLand region offers plenty of opportunities for strong team building. Adventurous options range from challenging via ferratas to the thrilling Flying Fox XXL zip line. These exciting activities can be enjoyed against the beautiful backdrop of the Leoganger Steinberge mountain range and the Steinernes Meer plateau. There are of course numerous large seminar rooms with well-equipped technology for workshops and conferences. This is all topped off by first-class hotels featuring relaxing wellness facilities as well as fine cuisine.
Climbing, archery and Flying Fox XXL: build team cohesion with team events
Are looking for team-building activities with a kick? Look no further than Saalfelden Leogang. Here, employees can tackle the challenge of thrilling via ferratas together and prove their mettle on the Flying Fox XXL zip line. “That being said, however," says Anna Oja of Outdoor Team Geisler, "action-oriented outdoor programmes act as both a mirror and a projection screen in a non-work environment. They are a great way to strengthen the team from the inside out.” In Saalfelden Leogang, managers can experience authentic adventures along with their team while strengthening their sense of togetherness.
In addition to action-packed activities, there are also quieter options as well: archery, for example, promotes team skills such as dexterity and concentration. For something slower paced, the group can attend a herbal workshop and learn about Traditional European Medicine (TEM). Participants of the course learn about the healing properties of our native plants. Then, under expert supervision, team members can prepare a tincture with freshly picked herbs and roots, or create a herbal ointment for the body! There is also plenty to experience on the Asitz, the "Mountain of Senses." This is the place to experience the Epic Bikepark Leogang, the Flying Fox XXL zip line, a hike to the panoramic nature cinema or the new “forest bathing at the Asitz” hiking trail. Incidentally, its worth noting that the Leoganger Bergbahnen cable cars are open throughout the summer and autumn until the start of the ski season.
Mountain biking, driver safety training, and action-packed team activities
Get things rolling with your team! The Epic Bikepark Leogang, one of the most renowned bikeparks in all of Europe, the ideal place for beginners and pros alike who are keen to improve their skills on a mountain bike. The "Elements Outdoorsports” bike school offers team trainings to improve your riding technique. In addition, there are incentive e-bike tours for groups of different ability levels. The tours, which lead you through the stunning natural landscapes of our region, strengthen your ability to work as a team while promoting individual self-esteem, consideration for others and a sense of fairness.
Additional sporty offers include: Off-road sessions at the ÖAMTC driver safety centre in Saalfelden. Guaranteed fun and action await on its varied outdoor karting circuit. Here, participants can show and improve their driving techniques on the skid pad, in the forest obstacle course or in the aquaplaning pool. You can even go to the ice arena in winter! The Geisler outdoor team offers nature-oriented team-building workshops such as canyoning, rafting, 3D archery and mountain biking tours. All activities have one goal in mind: relaxation, good conversation and adventure away from the daily grind.
The Congress Saalfelden event centre: Profit from modern equipment and a rooftop terrace with far-reaching views
Located at the heart of the Pinzgau mountains, the Congress Saalfelden offers a perfect venue for virtually any occasion. It hosts conferences and meetings for up to 500 participants and cultural events for up to 1.000. Parties, smaller assemblies and meetings in a separate conference area are also available. Spanning 2,800 square metres, the Congress centre boasts 14 meeting rooms across four storeys plus three spacious foyers. The beautiful rooftop terrace with views of the Steinernes Meer plateau and the Leoganger Steinberge mountain range is the perfect place to enjoy a coffee break!
Directly adjacent to the Congress centre, there are the four-star boutique hotel “Die Hindenburg”, which offers rooms in a vintage and retro design and the new city hotel “Das SAAL” with a total of 75 double rooms and 5 suites. A restaurant with a bar and a bakery with a small café complete the offer of Congress Saalfelden. Numerous partner hotels in the Saalfelden Leogang region also offer a variety-rich programme for companies and teambuilding meetings.
Gut Brandlhof Hotel****S: The ideal ambience for every occasion
The Gut Brandlhof hotel houses a variety of conference and event locations, ranging from an elegant gala hall to a traditional mountain hut and an original Airstream camper! Bestowed both the Austrian Ecolabel and the EU Eco-Label, this 4-star superior hotel boasts Europe’s most unique event concept. Featuring 200 hotel rooms, 23 conference rooms, and 8 event locations, the venue is an ideal environment for conferences and events. If you enjoy rustic and cosy, visit the Wilderer Alm mountain hut, which is located right behind the hotel. Alternatively, the Brandlalm restaurant in the hotel provides an authentic mountain-hut atmosphere for celebrations.
After a productive workshop and team-building day featuring a varied social programme, guests are free to relax in the evening. The first-class wellness area extends over 3,000 square metres and boasts a variety of saunas, steam baths, infrared cabins and relaxation rooms as well as indoor and outdoor pools. Meanwhile, golf enthusiasts can take advantage of the hotel's own 18-hole golf course with driving range and short game area. The hotel is also directly connected to the ÖAMTC driving skills centre!
5-star Krallerhof hotel: avant-garde since 1956
This family-run hotel in Leogang is one of the most renowned hotels in Austria. Featuring 124 rooms and suites in addition to a spacious conference centre, there is plenty of space here for new perspectives and inspiration. This is the ideal setting for corporate events, conferences, product presentations, seminars, workshops or incentives. Three extraordinary hotel-owned restaurants on the mountain and in the valley complete the impressive package. Located right next to the Steinbergbahn cable car and close to the Epic Bikepark, it offers a wide range of sports and recreational activities in both summer and winter. At the ATMOSPHERE Spa in the Krallerhof hotel, which features a 5,500 square metre natural bathing lake including a 50-metre infinity pool, those seeking relaxation can immerse themselves in the power and majesty of meadows and mountains.
mama thresl hotel****: urban soul meets the alps
The mama thresl hotel featuring 51 rooms is your superlative venue for successful seminars! The "think tank," a 150 square meter multifunctional room flooded with natural light and equipped with modern conference technology, projector, screen, sound system, flipcharts and pin boards, is located in the hotel’s basement. Meanwhile, an indoor and outdoor via ferrata on the outer façade ensure action-packed breaks! For a team event, the spatial conditions of mama thresl hotel are hard to beat and can be ideally combined with great food at the Huwi’s Alm restaurant at the BERGDORF PRIESTEREGG or the Mountain Club HENDL FISCHEREI (open in winter). The mama thresl hotel is located opposite the valley station of the Asitzbahn cable car, right at the entrance to the ski resort or the bikepark. The staff are happy to organise group activities, such as yoga on the hotel's own platforms in the forest, hiking and biking tours, or guided cold water bathing. The ‘brothers & sistas’ are happy to help with the planning.
The 4-star superior Ritzenhof Hotel and Spa on the lake: personal service
The Ritzenhof lakeside hotel and spa is idyllically situated directly on the lake. As a family-owned business run in the second and third generation, your guests will be looked after personally and with genuine warmth. The Ritzenhof team, headed by the Riedlsperger family, takes the individual wishes of each group into account and goes above and beyond to help. With two seminar rooms, the Ritzenhof is an excellent place for small team-building exercises, seminars and incentives in a personal atmosphere. The wellness hotel has 69 spacious, modern rooms with views of the Ritzensee lake or the mountains. Its spa, which offers an indoor pool and various saunas, is a stone’s throw away from the lakeshore. The team can enjoy a barbecue or a wine tasting at the Lakeside Bar in a unique ambience.
The Puradies hotel****S: A superlative design hotel with chalet village and Heaven Spa
The Puradies hotel boasts superlative views of the Salzburg mountain landscape. The Alpine resort is equipped with 76 rooms and suites, 14 nature chalets and a fully equipped conference room, which is ideal for companies and small groups. In summertime, the hotel is an excellent starting point for hikes in nature. The adults only sauna house features four themed saunas, invigorating showers, and relaxation rooms with 360-degree views of the sky ensure moments of pure relaxation. The expanded Heaven Spa boasts an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness studio, a yoga studio, and a fireplace lounge. Culinary experiences are available at both the Freiraum bar and the gourmet restaurant Ess:enz.
Environmentally friendly meetings at multi-award-winning hotels with participation in green events
Enjoy a sustainable stay in the Saalfelden Leogang region. In some hotels, great importance is attached to the topic of environmental protection and sustainability. Electric cars are made available to guests for carbon neutral trips to explore the area. In-house biomass heating plants, wood chip heating systems and composting plants are used to provide energy and attention is also paid to avoiding waste. Such hotels have already been certified several times for their environmental commitment. With its 130 square meters of solar panels, the Felsenfest climbing gym received an award from “umwelt service salzburg” in the energy category “full-solar-heating.”
In Saalfelden Leogang, sustainability and environmental protection are a way of life. Saalfelden Leogang is the third destination in Austria to be awarded the Austrian Eco-label for holiday destinations. This is a milestone in the development of the sustainability-oriented region, which is also involved in respACT (Saalfelden Leogang as the first regional tourism organisation) and the Climate Alliance (Saalfelden Leogang as the first tourism association in the SalzburgerLand region).
Make your journey to Saalfelden Leogang sustainable as well! There are three train stations. You can arrive to the hotel by bus (most public transport is free with the Saalfelden Leogang Card) or with the Loigom Soifen shuttle. With its on-demand service, the Loigom Soifen shuttle complements the existing network of Mercedes eVitos. It makes numerous stops and is even barrier-free! Guests can optionally also hire electric cars from the hotels.