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MEET @ FALKENSTEINER HOTELS & RESIDENCES

In a Falkensteiner Hotel, your events will meet the highest standards. The modern, well-equipped function rooms offer the ideal setting for events and meetings. Our experts will support you in planning your individual programme. With 30 hotels in 6 countries, we find the perfect location for every occasion. meet@falkensteiner.com

Dear readers!

LOCATION FINDER

We are pleased to present the first issue of our KnoWhat?! magazine to you. With this biannual magazine, we offer you various event locations, service providers, entertainment, and exciting facts about the event industry.

You may already be familiar with our Mondial Location Finder and have found one or two venues through us. In recent years, it has become clear that you have to consider numerous aspects when searching for and selecting the right venue and service provider to make your event unforgettable. Sustainability, insider tips, creativity, and uniqueness are nowadays essential aspects when planning and executing an event.

KnoWhat?! means that we are competent to recognize trends, get insider insights, scout new venues, and share all this with you and many other readers in this magazine.

If you cannot find the right venue for your next event in this issue, visit us at www.location-finder.at, where we present a wide variety of venues all over Austria.

We hope you enjoy browsing and look forward to your feedback. What would you like to see as a topic in one of the following issues? Just email locationfinder@mondial.at with the subject ”KnoWhat?!“ and we will be happy to look for suitable content.

Kind regards, Gregor Kadanka, CEO Mondial and the Location Finder Team

Let‘s talk about news

Hotel Openings

Summer 2022

May The Resort (Bgld)

Jul Rosewood Vienna (W)

Jul Motel One (Stmk)

Aug sgrafit hotel (NÖ)

Aug Haven Mountain Retreat (Sbg)

Autumn 2022

Sep Hotel Galántha (Bgld)

Oct O11 Boutique Hotel Vienna (W)

Oct Magdas Hotel (W)

Winter 2022

Nov Hotel BASSENA Wien (W)

Nov Parkhotel Braunau (NÖ)

Nov Ibis Styles Graz (Stmk)

Nov Arabella Jagdhof (Sbg)

Dec Mayburg Salzburg (Sbg)

Dec AlpenParks Apartment & Ferienresort (Sbg)

Dec Motel One Innsbruck (T)

Dec All-Suite Paznaun in Galtür (T)

Dec ”Leonardo“ Hotel (W)

Dec Flinz Hotel in Dornbirn (Vbg)

Dec Falkensteiner Hotel in Tschagguns (Vbg)

The new Arabella Jagdhof Resort at Lake Fuschl opened on November 28th, 2022. The hotels promise: Arrive and feel right at home. More information on page 31

Vienna (W) | Burgenland (Bgld) | Lower Austria (NÖ) | Upper Austria (OÖ)|

In the center of Eisenstadt, opposite the palace Esterházy, the Hotel Galántha, opened. More information on page 10

© Schloss Fuschl Betriebe GmbH

© Gregor Hofbauer

By spring 2023, the SchafbergBahn valley station will be rebuilt from a train station to an adventure district with a museum, shop, restaurant and event zone. More information on page 48

New Event Locations

Spring 2022

Feb Casino Zögernitz (W) Mar ARIANA Eventlocation (W) Apr Linzer Bier-Brauerei (OÖ)

Summer 2022

Jun Rooftop 7301 (Bgld) Autumn 2022

Oct Ruby Paul - Workspaces (W) Winter 2022

Nov New Chambers of Wonder in the Swarovski Kristallwelten (T)

Coming soon ...

2023

Königswieser Hof (OÖ) Jan the cōmodo (Sbg)

Feb Almanac Palais Vienna (W) Erlebnisquartier (OÖ)

Apr Stahlwelt Location Linz (OÖ) May Gut Pössnitzberg (Stmk) Jul I‘m Inn Zwettl (NÖ)

The KnoWhere! is our trade fair for discerning venue scouts. It will take place on March 2nd, 2023 in the newly renovated Palais Pálffy.

Details to the venue on page 44

Details to the trade fair on page 50

Salzburg (Sbg) | Styria (Stmk) | Tyrol (T) | Vorarlberg (Vbg)

© dunkelschwarz ZT GmbH © Palais Pàlffy

KICK-OFF EVENTS

Let‘s get started!

A well-organized kick-off event can have a significant impact on the course of a project. Such meetings aim to introduce and motivate the team, present the project in detail, and discuss goals and milestones.

Galántha Hotel @ Schloss Esterházy

A symbiosis of tradition and modernity

The organization of an event at the Galántha is as relaxed as the stay. You can get everything in-house. Whether you are planning a conference, company meeting, congress, convention, or celebration. The in-house event agency accompanies you before, during, and after your event.

- Eisenstadt

HIGHLIGHTS

• Modern meeting rooms

• Modern conference technology

• 30 minutes from Vienna

• A wide range of supporting programs for your event

• Exquisite coffee breaks, lunch and dinner variations

• Hotel restaurant PAULGARTEN

• Hotel Rooftop Bar THE TOP

• 120 modern hotel rooms

• In-house parking

• Spa and fitness area

• Free bicycle rental

600 m² event space 6 function rooms up to 220 persons

© Gregor Hofbauer

©

Gregor Hofbauer

© Gregor Hofbauer

VIENNA

Located in Austria‘s highest skyscraper, directly in front of the Danube: With its 253 modern guest rooms and over 1,100 m² of event space, guests can get everything they need on a business trip or during a private stay.

Meliá

DC Tower, Vienna

1149 m² event space 10 function rooms up to 280 persons

HIGHLIGHTS

• Certified as a ”Green Building“

• Individual service for meetings and events

• Exclusive access to ”The Level Lounge“ for guests with level status

• ”57 Restaurant & Lounge“ at 220 meters with a view of the city Vienna

• Only 10 minutes from St. Stephen‘s Cathedral

© Meliá Vienna

© Meliá Vienna

© Meliá Vienna

year motivation projects NEW

How to plan a successful kick-off meeting

Kick-off meetings are crucial in the development of projects. An unorganized project kick-off is like moving to a new city without organizing it in advance - it is possible, but it will take more time and costs. That is why we have prepared a small checklist for you, which you can use as a guide for organizing and conducting your next kick-off meeting.

PREPARATION

Define project goals and objectives, clarify details with the project initiators

Determine team members

Create a list with contact details of team members

Assign tasks and functions to team members

Create a preliminary project plan (schedule, budget, resources)

ORGANIZATION

Determine participants (team, stakeholders, consultants, client, suppliers)

Determine location, time, and duration

Book meeting room (incl. equipment and catering)

FURTHER PROCEDURE

Define project scope and go through project plan

Define and explain roles and tasks

Discuss potential risks and issues

Define next steps and set deadlines

Determine participants, dates, and frequency of status meetings

Do not forget to allow time for questions.

AFTER THE MEETING

Finalize minutes and save them for all participants to access

Prepare agenda and send it to participants a few days before the meeting

Select a minute taker

START

Introduce participants (icebreaker questions, playful)

Explain goals and purpose of the project

Do not get lost in the details –comments and criticism should be accepted and noted but left for discussion in a different meeting.

AirportCity Space Vienna Airport

The open and light-flooded conference & event rooms at AirportCity Space are a high-quality flagship venue for all kinds of events.

The venue offers capacity for up to 650 people in the most flexible settings as well as 16 creative rooms in a unique design.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Your own meeting room city: 16 creative rooms, Ringelspiel or Riesenrad

• 2 modern LED walls (4.5 x 2.5 m)

• Event location in the Airport Tower (90 m height)

• Excellent connections (highway, trains and bus terminal)

• Parking facilities at a special rate

• Hotel cooperations

• Attractive supporting program

2500 m² event space 26 function rooms up to 650 persons

© AirportCity Space

© AirportCity Space © AirportCity Space

Breathing Breathing BreathingBreathing Breathing Breathing

Stress at work is quite common these days. Deadlines, projects, understaffing, and too little time can be reasons for a stressful working day. We often take the pressure home with us, making it a lot harder to recharge for the next day.

Here are a few exercises for you on how you can easily, quickly, and at any time and place reduce your stress level and get through the day relaxed.

And how does it work?

We do it every day and continuously since birth, it feeds our brain with oxygen, and we can‘t survive without doing it - BREATHING!

BREATHING

2.

ALTERNATE BREATHING

Reduces stress and improves concentration

• Sit upright in a comfortable positio

• Close your right nostril with your right thumb

Although we can literally do it in our sleep, there is more to it than you might think. We can trick our brain into relaxing with the way we are breathing.

Here are four techniques to reduce anxiety and stress, and to increase your concentration through the correct breathing.

• Breathe in slowly and then exhale through the left nostril

• At the end of the exhalation, close the left nostril with the ring finger while releasing the thumb from the right nostril.

• Now inhale and exhale through the right nostril

• Repeat 5-10 times

1.

BELLY BREATHING

Calms anxiety

• Put your hand on your belly

• Breathe in slowly while sticking your belly out (fill your belly with air).

• Breathe out slowly and relax your belly again (let all the air out)

• Repeat this exercise 5 times

3.

4-7-8-BREATHING

Can relieve panic attacks and anxiety, regulate blood pressure and help you fall asleep.

• Begin with an exhale to empty your lungs

• Inhale gently through your nose for 4 seconds

• Hold your breath for 7 seconds

• Exhale powerfully through the mouth for 8 seconds

• Repeat 4 times

4.

BREATHING

MINDFUL BREATHING

a form of meditation

• Sit up straight but not stiff, close your eyes and breathe normally

• At the end of the exhalation, count 1

• After the next exhalation, count 2

• Follow this pattern to a count of 5, and then start again at 1.

• Repeat for about 5 minutes

Don‘t let your mind wander off during the exercise. You will notice that you are distracted if you have breathed without counting or if you notice that you have counted past 5. But don‘t worry if this happens; just return to your breath and start counting again..

Did you know that a lot of people breathe incorrectly?

Here are four signs that you are breathing incorrectly:

• You yawn a lot

• Your breath is very shallow

• You breathe through your mouth

• Only your chest is moving and not your belly

How do I breathe correctly?

The ideal form of breathing is called full breathing. It consists of chest, abdominal and flank breathing. With this breathing, for example, you can prevent headaches, fatigue, and lack of concentration.

This is how it works:

Sit upright, place one hand on your chest and breathe in; your chest should now rise and lower again when you exhale. Now place your hand on your belly and inhale again; your belly should rise and then lower as you exhale.

On the next breath, place both hands on your flanks; feel your ribs stretching outwards as you inhale; this allows your lungs to absorb more oxygen. Repeat this exercise until your whole torso is moving.

GREEN MEETINGS & EVENTS Go green!

Raising awareness and supporting the region are only two of the many reasons why your next event should be green. Green meetings and events are no longer just a trend but a necessity. Therefore, knowing the basics of organizing a green event is all the more important.

Esterhazy Betriebe GmbH | Andreas Hafenscher

Conference Center Laxenburg Laxenburg

In addition to great history, the beautiful premises at Conference Center Laxenburg offer plenty of space for any event. Whether it‘s a company party, conference, gala dinner, or wedding reception - there are no limits to ideas and wishes at Conference Center Laxenburg.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Historical but top modern venue with Austrian eco-label

• High energy efficiency in many areas

• Four free e-charging stations for guests

• Selected green catering partners

• Barrier-free event center

1.200 m² event space including adjoining areas 600 m2 terrace with fairground 7 function rooms up to 880 persons

© Michael Kobler

© Alex Felten

BURGENLAND

Kalandahaus

Trausdorf an der Wulka

280 m² event space 1 function room up to 180 persons

The Kalandahaus stands for culinary and cultural experiences, in the beautiful nature of the sunny Burgenland – furnhised for welcome events, product presentations and celebrations as well as workshops, team building events, meetings and conferences.

HIGHLIGHTS

• historical building with modern facility

• outdoor terrace

• projector and BOSE-sound-system

• green location

• possibility to bring in vehicles and similar products

• handicapped accessible

• parking spaces

• catering kitchen

• Tour & Tasting

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Esterhazy BetriebeLindner Lennard

©

Esterhazy BetriebePaul Szimak

© Esterhazy BetriebeAndreas Hafenscher

Organizing Green Events?

This is how it works!

with

Barbara Skrott

Barbara Skrott has been certifying green meetings since 2014 and is Mondial‘s first point of contact regarding sustainable events. As Director of National Projects, she is also responsible for ensuring that all national congresses organized by Mondial in Austria run smoothly.

What is the difference between an eco-label certified event and a regular event? Apart from the certification, of course.

Barbara: The difference is in the planning and implementation. In the best-case scenario, a green event is one where you actively persue in more environmentally friendly methods. It starts with the appeal to the participants to travel in a CO2-friendly way. Then it continues with the catering, which should be as regional, seasonal, organic, and at best vegetarian as possible.

You try to get all parties involved in the event on board and accommodate this green idea. But the bottom

line is that the difference is not that big. You just try to switch to environmentally friendly alternatives and do without superfluous things like giveaways. This also sets you apart from other ”0815“ events.

What are the first steps toward certification?

Barbara: Come to me (laughs) First, I ask the questions: Where is the event taking place? Is it a venue that is already certified with the Austrian Eco-label? Is the venue easily accessible by public transport, or can a sustainable journey be organized? Then I ask how and from where the participants will travel and who will do the catering. A

requirement for certification is that the caterer is willing to cooperate and can meet the criteria for sustainable catering. If these questions are clarified, and the conditions are all met, then there shouldn‘t be much standing in the way of certification.

And what is the next step?

Barbara: Then you have to look at the details. There are specific ”can“ and ”must“ criteria to fulfill. In this step, the challenge is to find out where you can score enough points on the ”can“ criteria.

INTERVIEW

What are some ”can“ criteria, for example?

Barbara: Not using bags and giveaways, not using printed materials, using potted flowers instead of cut flowers, etc. There is a good website from the Ministry of the Environment with information about all certified hotels and event locations from Austria and also the partners.

What tips can you give in general?

Barbara: The most important thing is to always be a bit green! No, just kidding. Even if certification is sometimes tricky, you should still consider where you can be sustainable. There is a presentation on our website with 20 simple tips on how to make an event more sustainable.

Can you also license a private event?

Barbara: For private events, it depends on the size rather than the number of participants. There must be enough ”must“ and ”can“ criteria to get the points. Now, certification becomes difficult if you

organize a party without external partners such as catering or accommodation.

Are Green Meetings more costly than regular meetings, and is there something like a cost shift in this case?

Barbara: The costs can usually be shifted. For example,

Do you have a first meeting to determine whether the event can be certified before planning and organizing it?

Barbara: Yes, and that is also free of charge. With my experience I can assess very well whether an event can be certified or not.

How high is the demand to have green events certified?

The most important thing is to always be a bit green!

you can do without conference folders and gifts and instead invest a little more in catering. We only charge for the time we spend.

Barbara: The demand is increasing. In the last few years, apart from the Corona break, we have certified two to three events yearly in the congress department. In 2022, there will be at least six certified green meetings.

HELPFUL LINKS FOR

INCENTIVES & TEAMBUILDINGS

Teamwork makes the dream work!

A company is only as good as its workforce. A friendly working atmosphere, effective teamwork, and excellent communication are crucial in a company. That is why it is worth investing in your employees, which should aim to increase general happiness and productivity. Why not organize a motivating incentive trip for the company or the team?

Red Bull Ring Spielberg

Team spirit definitely does not come too short at the Red Bull Ring and in the Tauroa Hotels around Spielberg. The incentives with and without engines will transform your team building into an unforgettable experience that will inspire every employee.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Wide range of premises for events of all types and sizes

• Unbeatable combination of adventure & business

• Incentives offer employees & customers a unique experience

• Professional all-round service

• Award-winning cuisine

• High-quality equipment and state-of-the-art technology

8579 m² event space 58 function rooms up to 500 persons in the biggest room

© Armin Walcher_Red Bull Ring

© Armin Walcher_Red Bull Ring

Nordkette Top of Innsbruck

Get directly from the old town of Innsbruck to the highest event venue in the city within a few minutes. The fascinating ambiance and the breathtaking panorama give your event a unique touch and make it an unforgettable experience.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Versatile: seminars & conferences, teambuilding events, exclusive evening trips at the highest level

• Unique: impressive event location high above the roofs of Innsbruck

• Spectacular: experience Austria‘s largest nature park at the Top of Innsbruck

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5 function rooms up to 280 persons

All year round: an unforgettable experience for your event

A Teamday on the Nordkette

Venue: Nordkette (Page 27)

Author: Niki Schweiger

6 am, Innsbruck. It is snowing.

We start loading the equipment into the gondola of the Nordkettenbahn, which will take us up to the Seegrube in just a few minutes: shovels, probes, snowshoes, team skis, saw, bungee ropes, and drill.

No, we are not racing skiers or park shaperswe are the Teamday event team.

Around 9 am, the sun comes out.

Nothing stands in the way of an unforgettable event high above the roofs of Innsbruck. The event site is prepared, the games are set up - the event can begin. The members of the Green Team will pick up the guests at the hotel; together they will take a spectacular cable car ride from the city center up to 1900 m to

the Seegrube.

A magnificent view of the beautiful mountain scenery of Tyrol and the city of Innsbruck awaits the group. The participants will have a fun time together at the event area, which is entirely reserved for the team building event. Exciting activities are on the schedule: team

A day in the snow is fun and strenghtens the team spirit

Teamday

© Teamday

skiing with five people on a pair of jumping skis, running against bungee ropes, and building functional igloos or slides with all kinds of funny snow vehicles. Food is provided by the on-site catering. The buffet is well stocked, and punch, tea, or mulled wine will keep all participants warm.

Happy end to the team day. The DJ turns up the music, the sun slowly disappears behind the mountains, and the city lights go on. One last after-work drink while everyone reflects on the day and enjoys the unique ambiance and the incredible view. What will stay with the company for a long time are the experiences, the joyous togetherness, and the refreshed team spirit that such a day in the snow can induce.

A unique day comes to an end when a tired but happy project leader accompanies the participants down in the gondola at around 5 pm. After the team stores away the equipment, they also finish their work and take the last gondola down. At the top of the Seegrube, snow is falling again, traces of the day disappear, ready for another fresh start in the morning.

About the Teamday Event Team:

• Organizing team buildings, corporate events, and incentives since 2008.

• Personal planning sessions

• Groups of 10 to 500 people

• Daily and weekly programs full of fun and shared experiences.

All activities are structured in a way to create a coordinative togetherness and long-lasting memories of the time spent together.

Chaletdorf Hannersberg Hannersberg

A unique venue in the wine region of Southern Burgenland: The event venue Hannersberg and the Chalet Village Hannersberg. 10,000 m² - an entire vineyard with 360° panoramic views and many varied power spots and retreats. Perfect for seminars and team building.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 35 chalets directly on the vineyard

• Various rustic ”Kellerstöckel*“ within walking distance

• Morning sports with the Special Olympics Team Dornau: This gets under everyones skin and remains unforgettable.

• Professional planning and on-site support

• Together with you, we will find YOUR ideal program

• Culinary, almost everything is possible: gala dinner, flying buffet, barbecue, …

*small building on top of an old wine cellar

355 m² event space 3 function rooms up to 250 persons

© Robert Brünner

SALZBURG

Jagdhof Hof at Salzburg

HIGHLIGHTS

• 143 rooms & suites

• E-charging stations, free parking spaces

• 2 restaurants & 1 bar

• 800 m² wellness area with pool, sauna, steam bath & large sunbathing lawn

• 24h fitness center

• 9-hole golf club with a driving range

• 8 meeting rooms, total area 840m²: no pillars, daylight, partially accessible by car, foyer, terraces

Arrive and feel good right away - that‘s the promise of the new Arabella Jagdhof Resort on Lake Fuschl. Located above Lake Fuschl, it offers unbeatable views over the mountains of the Salzkammergut - 20 minutes by car from downtown Salzburg.

840 m² event space

8 function rooms up to 500 persons

© Schloss Fuschl Betriebe GmbH

© Schloss Fuschl Betriebe GmbH

© Schloss Fuschl Betriebe GmbH

More than 1.000 rooms with over 3.000 m2 of conference space, unique incentive and team building opportunities, competent service and an individual approach, create on your desires the perfect conditions for successful events. Relax!

Therme Laa Laa an der

Thaya

At Therme Laa - Hotel & Silent Spa you will not only enjoy enough space for your seminar, but also a unique wellness break. Seminar participants can expect a perfect interplay of constructive work and subsequent relaxation.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Daylight and quiet rooms with access to the resort garden

• Large hall (subdivision possible)

• Two workshop rooms

• Only one hour drive from Vienna (very easy to reach by train)

• Exceptional team building programmes

• Interplay of work and relaxation at the resort

LOWER

Villa Schönthaler Semmering

HIGHLIGHTS

• One event level for up to 100 persons

• 9 rooms with up to 25 beds

• Overnight accommodation for up to 25 people

• Most modern video & sound technology on the event level

• Light-flooded event level with a view of the Schneeberg mountain

• Outdoor area

• WLAN in the whole building

• 1 suite, 1 single room, 7 double rooms

Historic, elegant and stylish, the Villa Schönthaler at Semmering. It is ideal for workation, teambuilding, presentations in the large salon for up to 80 persons, small house concerts, and private celebrations like birthdays or weddings due to the modern technology available in the house.

120 m² event space with 1.000 m2 garden 3 function rooms up to 100 persons

© Villa Schönthaler

© Villa Schönthaler

© Villa Schönthaler

Heritage Collection

We at Mondial know our country, our culture – our ”heritage“. We want to share this with mindful, attentive guests and immerse them in a historical world full of wonders and surprises.

Viennese Coffeehouse

Since 2011 the Viennese coffee house culture has been part of the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO.

Viennese Candy

Handmade moments of happiness, the best ingredients, and centuriesold recipes that go back to 1890! That‘s what the ”Wiener Zuckerlwerkstatt“ promises.

Original Viennese Snowglobes

Every year around 200,000 original Viennese snow globes are manufactured in Hernals (one of the outskirts of Vienna), and are supplied to customers worldwide every year.

© Reinhard Thrainer –Pixabay

© Wien Tourismus-Peter Rigaud

© Original Wiener Schneekugel ©

One of the most important painters in Austria and the most famous representative of Viennese Art Nouveau, founding president of the Vienna Secession, and creator of the world-famous painting ”The Kiss“.

Viennese ”Gemischter Satz“

For this specialty, at least three, but often up to 20 different grape varieties are planted in a colorful mixture in the vineyard, harvested simultaneously, and processed together. That‘s the secret of success for this traditional and extraordinary white wine.

The tradition of shoemaking has been cultivated there since 1816 and the shoes are still designed and manufactured entirely by hand.

Dive into the world of Mondial Heritage Collection incoming@mondial-travel.com

Gustav Klimt

© Johannes StollBelvedere Wien

© Fotolia / Samott

©Julia Volk

©Scheer / Peter Rigaud

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© Lukas SchallerBelvedere Wien

WEDDINGS

Yes, I do!

There is no doubt that planning a wedding is a ton of work. Venue, wedding cake, music, guest list, invitations, and so much more. We show you a few of our top event venues and exciting insights and tips on wedding planning.

Casemates

Wiener Neustadt

The magical day when two people start a new chapter in their lives together, surrounded by loved ones who make this moment unforgettable! In addition, you will find excellent food, a relaxed atmosphere, and all this in a brilliant venue: the ”Kasematten“ in Wiener Neustadt.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Award-winning architecture

• Superb and unique celebrations

• Historic vaults from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance meet exclusive modernity

• Large wedding party in the historic casemates or the „Neue Bastei„

• Small, intimate celebrations in the winding „Strada Coperta„

• Open-air roof terrace with city views

2500 m² event space 3 function rooms up to 900 persons

© Christian Husar

©

Michael Weller

TYROL Nordkette Top of Innsbruck

HIGHLIGHTS

• Culinary and atmospheric: the restaurant ”Seegrube by DoN“ treats up to 280 guests

• Unique souvenir photos: the 2,334 m high Hafelekar offers fantastic 360° views of Innsbruck and the Karwendel nature park

• Individual bookings: the team will be happy to prepare a personal offer for you

You can take the spectacular cable car from the city center to get to the wedding venue at 1,905 meters within just a few minutes. The breathtaking panorama and the fascinating ambiance on the mountain guarantee the highest feelings for every wedding celebration.

5 function rooms up to 280 persons

© Blitzkneisser

© Blitzkneisser

Wedding planning: Not an easy job

Report from Muza Marth

Muza recently got married and decided not to hire a wedding planner but to take matters into her own hands. She has been working in the event industry for a few years and has already helped organizing a few weddings. Despite her experience, wedding planning was a huge challenge, which she tells us about here.

When planning a wedding, you must keep some crucial aspects in mind. Hiring a wedding planner can significantly help if you have little time. If you still decide to plan your wedding yourself, be prepared for things not to go exactly as planned, but that‘s okay!

My husband and I married in June at the Intercontinental Hotel Vienna with a banquet for 65 guests. The coronavirus pandemic was not merciful to us, and we had to postpone the event due to closures.

Tip: Make sure that all contracts, from the photographer to the cake supplier, include a change of date free of charge in case the wedding cannot take place as planned due to the coronavirus regulations. Hopefully, Corona won‘t be such a big issue in the future, but I recommend making sure you know the terms of the contracts with the partners involved such as the venue, the photographer, and the cake supplier. Furthermore, remember that you can always

try to negotiate better terms in case you have last-minute changes. It‘s always worth a try!

ESSENTIAL DETAILS to decide on before you start your venue search:

• Guest list - so you know what capacity the venue should have.

• Agenda - do you need space for a band, a dance floor, etc.?

• Date + alternative dateyou will get more offers if you have an alternative date.

• Indoors or outdoors

• Budget

MUZAS

Don‘t forget:

It‘s your special day! Enjoy every minute of your wedding.

How did we find the perfect venue? It seems like there are endless possibilities in Vienna. However, after sending inquiries to about 30 venues in Vienna, we only received ten responses. After a few site visits, we decided on the Intercontinental, which offered a perfect festive ballroom, reasonable value for the cost, and a great choice of food, plus, the event

manager was there for us around the clock.

In Austria, a wedding host is less common than in other countries. However, if you are planning an international wedding with people from all over the world, the wedding host will save the day. The hosts‘ job is to entertain the guests with games and dancing, and translating the speeches is a bonus if your host is multilingual.

CHECKLIST

Guest List

Venue and catering

Host or entertainer

Decoration

DJ vs. Band

Photographer / Videographer

Cake

Invitations

Transport

Make-up and styling

Rings

Dress, costume, suit, shoes, veil

Honeymoon

The free Mondial Location Finder service can be of great support for venue hunting.

Palais Pálffy Vienna

The newly renovated Palais Pálffy offers all the advantages of a perfect event venue. On the outside, a piece of old Vienna, and on the inside, a mix of classicism and the 20th-century style. Congresses, receptions, company celebrations, seminars, or weddings, almost everything is possible. Famous personalities, such as the young Mozart, walked in and out. It is said that he had his first performance of ”Figaro“ at the Palais Pálffy in private.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Centrally located - good infrastructure

• State-of-the-art technology

• Individual consulting and support

• Freshly renovated in May 2022

• Mix of classicism and 20th century

• Mozart played his ”Figaro“ here for the first time

• Catering partner freely selectable

• Suitable for wedding ceremonies

• Vernissages possible

• Exceptional ambiance for meetings, gala dinners, and receptions

308 m² event space

3 function rooms up to 310 persons

© Palais Pálffy

© Palais

Pálffy

6 function rooms up to 300 persons

Schloss Schönbrunn Vienna

The wedding venues in the Apothecary‘s Wing and the ”Orangerie“ at Schönbrunn, as well as the ”Weißgoldzimmer“ on the palace‘s first floor, are characterized by bright historic architecture and offer spacious outdoor areas in the directly adjacent gardens.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Historic architecture worth seeing

• Bright rooms flooded with daylight

• Outdoor area for standing receptions

• Flexible room design

• Choice of 4 catering partners

• Good connections to public transportation

• Hotels in the immediate vicinity

© SKB Daniel Brazda

SUMMER EVENTS Cheers to …

What‘s better than spending a warm summer evening in good company? How about a company party with cocktails, snacks, and activities on a rooftop bar? Here you will find venue recommendations for your next summer event.

SALZBURG

ErlebnisQuartier St. Wolfgang

MICE meets Salzkammergut

See the world from a different point of view, experience unforgettable days, gain new perspectives and enjoy stunning views: all this is possible in the extraordinary event locations of Salzburg AG Tourismus GmbH.

HIGHLIGHTS

• ExperienceQuarter with event area and a restaurant with covered terrace overlooking the lake

• Exclusive rides with the SchafbergBahn - with a nostalgic steam locomotive or a modern diesel-electric locomotive

• Himmelspforte hut with panorama terrace at 1780 metres above sea level at the mountain station of SchafbergBahn cog railway

• Celebrate on a ship: rent one of the 5 ships of the of the WolfgangseeSchifffahrt exclusively for your event

790 m² event space up to 300 persons

© dunkelschwarz ZT GmbH

© Salzburg AG Tourismus GmbH

© Salzburg AG Tourismus GmbH

VIENNA

Liechtenstein GARDEN PALACE Vienna

1800 m2 event space © Fotomanufaktur Grünwald

5 function rooms up to 1000 persons

The GARDEN PALACE of the princely family of Liechtenstein impresses with a symbiosis of nature, architecture, and masterpieces of art history. Magnificent rooms and a spacious garden offer a unique setting for exclusive summer events.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Privately owned by the princely family of Liechtenstein

• Firmly rooted in the history of Vienna for over 300 years

PREVIEW

KnoWhat?!

Vol 2 | Juli 2023

Topics

• Christmas Parties

• Prater Stories

• Congresses & Exhibitions

• Cozy Venues

• Wellness

KnoWhere! 2023

The trade fair for discerning venue scouts.

Whether you are looking for large hotel chains, small family-run businesses, event locations, or event service providers, you will find everything under one roof at this trade fair.

Get to know the exhibitors from Austria‘s hotel and event scene in a relaxed networking atmosphere and find out what‘s new in the seminar and event industry.

Every year the KnoWhere! takes place in a different event location. If you want to know more about the next fair, sign up for our newsletter and stay up to date.

IMPRINT

Publisher: Mondial Location Finder

Mondial GmbH & Co. KG, Operngasse 20b, 1040 Vienna, Austria

Editors: Carolina Kaiser, Niki Schweiger

Concept/Design: Carolina Kaiser, Sandra Wiesbauer, Tino Gertscher

Editorial: Irene Czurda

Layout: Susanne Habeler

Print: Druckerei Ferdinand Berger & Söhne GmbH Vienna Street 80, A-3580 Horn

Foto credits cover from left: AdobeStock / Nordkette © Blitzgneisser / © Esterhazy Betriebe GmbH | Andreas Hafenscher 1st issue / December 2022

We assume no liability for typographical and printing errors. Photos and text excerpts were used with the permission of the venues.