Congress Centres in the Tirolean Mountains

Harsh lighting, carpeted floors, excessively cold air conditioning and no natural daylight – is how many people imagine a congress centre to be. Not so in Tirol. The seven congress centres in the region are designed in such a way that their rooms are flooded with natural light and the surrounding mountains are your constant companion. Direct access to adjacent meadows, forests and parks makes it possible to introduce nature into the corporate programme.

Congress centres are places that promote the exchange of knowledge, research and further development. Spending time in nature has demonstrably positive effects on body, mind and emotional health. This combination constitutes the proven recipe for success for congress in Tirol.

1 · congresspark.igls – Meetings in the park

Where: Innsbruck-Igls
Capacity: 300 people

As the name suggests, the somewhat smaller congress centre, congresspark.igls, is located at 910 metres above sea level, adjacent to a spa park. The park complex with ancient spruce trees, green spaces and a pond sprawl around the terrace. The modern architecture of the garden pavilion and wrap-round glazed façade create a natural setting for every event.

2 · Gurgl Carat – Meetings in Europs’s highest congress centre

Where: Gurgl-Ötztal valley
Capacity: 850 people

Shaped like a polished diamond, Gurgl Carat, is Europe’s highest congress centre and located at an altitude of 1,930 metres above sea level. The glacier landscape in upper Ötztal can be admired from the congress centre, but perhaps even better from the doorstep, while walking and talking on the alpine meadows along the valley bed.

3 · Europahaus Mayrhofen | Congress Zillertal – Meetings in quintessential Zillertal style

Where: Mayrhofen-Zillertal
Capacity: 660 people

Europahaus Mayrhofen | Congress Zillertal is located at the very end of the Zillertal Valley. Modern conference rooms with expansive glass elements provide participants with views of the surrounding mountains and are perfect for spending breaks outdoors. The alpine conference room – waldfest.platz (forest.festival.area) – can also be used to experience even more of the great outdoors during a conference. As the name suggests, this can be found only a short walk away in the neighbouring forest.

4 · K3 KitzKongress – Meetings on the Streif

Where: Kitzbühel
Capacity: 750 people

K3 KitzKongress is located just a few metres from Hahnenkamm cable car, which facilitates access to the legendary Streif downhill racecourse. Kitzbühel may be famous for hosting the world’s most prestigious Alpine Ski World Cup races, but also offers a wealth of congress expertise. The congress centre is designed in such a way that attendees have uninterrupted views of the surrounding Kitzbühel Alps.

5 · Congress Centrum Alpbach – Meetings in Europe’s most beautiful flower village

Where: Alpbachtal
Capacity: 850 people

The impressive structural design of Congress Centrum Alpbach blends in seamlessly with the traditional architecture of this Tirolean mountain village and natural Alpine landscape. As the building is nestled into the mountainside, the unique villagescape remains completely unaffected, preserving as much green space as possible. Spiral glass and extensive glazed fronts allow plenty of daylight into the rooms. The roof features a flower meadow, which is used for outdoor sessions and is home to grazing Alpbach cows in summer.

6 · Arlberg WellCom – Meetings with a clear perspective

Where: St. Anton am Arlberg
Capacity: 2,000 people

Arlberg WellCom is situated in a village setting in the centre of St. Anton. Designed to partially disappear into the mountain slope and featuring a roof full of nature, the building blends into the alpine landscape behind. Expansive panoramic windows offer uninterrupted views of the directly accessible natural surroundings, where hiking trails and the like make for interesting breaks.

7 · Congress Innsbruck – Meetings with an alpine-urban feel

Where: Innsbruck
Capacity: 3,000 people

Alpine-urban, is the perfect description for Congress Innsbruck. Situated in the centre of the city, yet close to the countryside. The conference terrace and several rooms offer a direct view of the Nordkette mountain range. You can be on the mountain itself in just 20 minutes by catching the Hungerburgbahn cable car and City Park is just the other side of the congress centre.

Everything you need to know about congress centres in Tirol

What is a congress centre?

A congress centre is used to hold large, often international events, which in many cases have a scientific focus. They have meeting or event rooms of various sizes. Many venues also use them for cultural events.

Where can I find a congress centre in Tirol?

There are 7 congress centres of varying sizes in Tirol, with a capacity for up to 3,000 attendees. These are spread throughout the Tirol region and range from Arlberg WellCom – St. Anton am Arlberg, to the Gurgl Carat (Ötztal), Congress Innsbruck, congresspark.igls, Europahaus Mayrhofen | Congress Zillertal, Congress Centrum Alpbach and K3 KitzKongress in Kitzbühel.

Where can a mountain congress be organised?

Congress centres in Tirol are all located in the midst of mountain landscapes. Europe’s highest congress centre, Gurgl Carat, is located in the Tirolean Ötztal. Access to the mountains is also quick and easy in the provincial capital of Innsbruck.

What is it that makes congress centres in Tirol so special?

The special thing about congress centres in Tirol is that you can experience the Alps at the same time as participating in your convention. The mountains and surrounding nature can be integrated into an active supporting programme or team building activities such as hiking, mountain yoga, etc. after a congress or conference.

What capacity do the congress centres in Tirol have?

Tirol’s largest congress centre has a capacity to host up to 3,000 people. Congress Messe Innsbruck is located in the centre of the capital of the Alps and is suitable for large international congresses, e.g. in the field of medicine. Congess Centrum Alpbach, Europahaus Mayrhofen | Congress Zillertal, Gurgl Carat, K3 KitzKongress are suitable for smaller symposia.