Lakeside events: The best conference hotels and locations with lake access

Around Salzburg you will find some of the most beautiful lake landscapes in Europe. Nestled in the Austrian Alps and in the immediate vicinity of the metropolis of Salzburg, you will find locations that are ideal for your events thanks to their unspoiled nature, their supporting program options and their modern event infrastructure. But what are we talking about when we talk about the Salzburg lake district?
 

To give you a better overview, here's some orientation:

In the country side of Salzburg, you will find three regions that impress with their beautiful lakes: the Trumer Lake District, the Salzkammergut & the Zell am See Kaprun region.

As you can see, it's not easy to choose! That's why we have summarized the individual regions and the corresponding hotels, locations & supporting program offers for you.

The Mattsee, Wallersee, Grabensee and Obertrumer See lakes make up the Trumer Lake District in the north of Salzburg. The majority of the lake landscapes are under nature protection, and some of them have been since 1996. The result: great nature experiences and drinking water quality in the lakes, just a few minutes drive from the city of Salzburg.

Location in the Trumer Lake District

• Fahr(t)raum Mattsee
  A Salzburg event location that has it all: up to 100-year-old racing cars, tractors and historic limousines that you can not only visit, but also use for rides around Lake Mattsee. The new "flug(t)raum" hangar provides a further 800 m² of event space. The new flight and event hall extends over two levels and is equipped with state-of-the-art event technology.

Social programs in the Trumer Lake District

Enjoying the beautiful landscape is one thing, networking and team building is another. There is also a variety of activities that will inspire your guests.
 

• We have already presented Fahr(t)raum Mattsee as an event location above. But a ride in historic vehicles is also great fun as a side program for your guests.
• You will find the Trumer Privatbrauerei right next to Fahr(t)raum Mattsee. For groups of up to 50 people, the brewery offers a guided tour along with a beer roast and snack.
• ...and if you like, you can combine this with a boat trip on Lake Mattsee. So there's something for everyone!

Lake Fuschl and the world-famous Lake Wolfgangsee are the highlights of the Salzkammergut in the Austrian foothills of the Alps, just a 25-minute drive from Salzburg. With its microclimate, Lake Wolfgangsee stands for the best air quality.

Hotels in the Salzkammergut - Lake Fuschl

• Rosewood Schloss Fuschl
  Built in 1450, Schloss Fuschl and former princely palace is one of the most elegant and exclusive buildings in Salzburg. As the former hunting lodge of a Salzburg prince archbishop, the hotel has reopened as Rosewood Schloss Fuschl in summer 2024 after an extensive renovation work.

• Arabella Jagdhof Resort am Fuschlsee, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
  On a total of 1088m², offering twelve light-flooded & pillar-free conference rooms for your event. As a source of inspiration, nature is part of the premises of the Arabella Jagdhof Resort am Fuschlsee: energizing freshness guides you outside to the various terraces overlooking Lake Fuschl during breaks for reflection.

Hotels in the Salzkammergut - Wolfgangsee
 

• Seehotel Billroth
  Another highlight on Lake Wolfgangsee is the Seehotel Billroth. With direct access to the seminar terrace and breathtaking views of the deep blue Lake Wolfgangsee and the hotel's own park, Seehotel Billroth offers the ideal setting for incentives, seminars or product presentations.
   
• Seehotel Brandauers Villen
  The Seehotel Brandauers Villen also impresses with a view of Lake Wolfgangsee. The villa building with garden and lake access is perfect for seminars and workshops in the great outdoors. Participants are treated to high-quality, regional dishes in the hotel's own restaurant.

• EQ on Lake Wolfgang
  The ErlebnisQuartier (EQ) on Lake Wolfgang, which opened in 2023, can be booked exclusively as an event location outside of the SchafbergBahn's operating hours and offers space for up to 300 people. In the restaurant with its spacious, covered lakeside terrace, you can round off the day with culinary delicacies made from regional and seasonal ingredients.
   
• Das Zwölfer on the Zwölferhorn
  High above Lake Wolfgang the "Das Zwölfer"  is situtated, the glazed restaurant at the top station of the Zwölferhorn cable car. Wonderful views of Lake Wolfgang are guaranteed here. There is seating for 150 people, while another 118 m² are available for outdoor dining on the terrace. NEW: Since the end of March 2024, Das Zwölfer has a new manager: the team around Alex Janisch from Streatfood ensures culinary highlights.

Boats have been shuttling between St. Gilgen, Strobl and St. Wolfgang on Lake Wolfgang for almost 150 years.

• You can book a WolfgangseeSchifffahrt boat exclusively for your event.
• ...and from St. Wolfgang you can take the SchafbergBahn (cog railroad) to enjoy the fantastic mountain and lake world from a different perspective.
• With the fresh air of Lake Wolfgang in your nose, everything tastes three times as good. A specialty tasting with beer, whisky or gin is a must!
• An ascent to the Zwölferhorn with the Zwölferhorn cable car presents Lake Wolfgang to your guests from a completely different perspective.
• Slowing down is the order of the day on the Zille, a traditional quiet boat across Lake Fuschl. There is room for up to 20 people on this trip.
• Then it's straight to the Schlossfischerei Schloss Fuschl, where the oven-fresh smoked fish is waiting for you!
• The Fuschlsee Trophy focuses on team building. The Montée agency will accompany your guests.
• If you would like a culinary delicacy at the end, then Roland Essl's Alpenkulinarik cooking school is the place for you. Strengthen your team spirit with a joint cooking course and enjoy a day together to get to know each other better.

Or would you prefer a direct view of a glacier from the lake? Then the Zell am See Kaprun region is the right place for you! The Kitzsteinhorn sits enthroned at 3,203 m above Lake Zell and is ideal for supporting programs. Also in the south of Salzburg and not far from Lake Zell in the Saalfelden Leogang region is Lake Ritzensee. The small lake with a view of the mountain "Steinernes Meer" also offers a variety of options for your events and team-building sessions by the lake.

Hotels and locations Zell am See Kaprun & Saalfelden Leogang

• Grand Hotel Zell am See
  With a direct location on Lake Zell and a view of the Kitzsteinhorn, the Grand Hotel Zell am See with its historic charm offers around 130 hotel rooms. The ideal starting point for meetings, team building and incentives on the lake - whether summer or winter.
   
• Ferry Porsche Congress Center Zell am See
  The Ferry Porsche Congress Center is located in Zell am See, just a few minutes from the lake. State-of-the-art technology and architecture await your up to 1,200 guests there. The Grand Hotel Zell am See with its 130 rooms and historic charm is just a 5-minute walk from the Ferry Porsche Congress Center. Another hotel within walking distance is the Hotel Neue Post.
   
• Ritzenhof Hotel am See
  The Ritzenhof in Saalfelden Leogang is located directly on Lake Ritzensee and is surrounded by a fantastic mountain backdrop. Whether meetings or team building, pure action or deep relaxation. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain peaks, the challenges of the business world are ideally combined with relaxation and conviviality. At the Ritzenhof - Hotel & Spa am See you will find countless opportunities for your events and plenty of action.

Almost all lakes offer extensive water sports activities, from raft building to the trendy sport of stand up paddling (SUP).

We humans have always been drawn to water. Just letting our gaze wander over a beautiful lake slows us down. When this lake is surrounded by picturesque mountain scenery, the mind opens up and inspiration comes all by itself.

We would be happy to discuss with you what this could mean for your next event planning. Get in touch with us at any time, either by e-mail at team@meetsalzburg.com or call us on +43 662 88987 271 and we will be happy to provide you with advice and assistance for your event at the lake. And our free and neutral services are of course included!

For all newcomers among the location scouts, we also have the perfect guide on how to easily find the perfect and certainly unique locations for your next event. Read it now and take note of our tips on location scouting!