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Conference Center Laxenburg, © schwarz-koenig.at

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COMING TOGETHER

JOHANNA MIKL-LEITNER Governor “Austria’s largest federal province is a region with astounding variety. Professional conference organizers, in particular, can benefit hugely from its combination of diverse landscapes, a rich historical cultural heritage and warm hospitality. Convention Bureau Niederösterreich provides valuable support in organizing these events. The 49 TOP Partners for meetings, seminars or conferences are proof that Convention Bureau Niederösterreich is not only an important, but also a much sought-after partner in this quality network!”

WELCOME TO LOWER AUSTRIA With its proximity to Vienna, Lower Austria is a perfect place for small and medium-sized conferences involving up to 1,000 participants. The variety of unique event locations ensures just the right venue can be found regardless of the demands involved. Lower Austria really scores with its excellent location in the center of Europe, filled with gently sloping vineyards yet also very close to Vienna, the national capital. A pleasant arrival is assured thanks to the impressive transport connections with the Vienna International Airport and with numerous train stations serving local and long-distance traffic. Lower Austria is a large and important location for higher education and business and home to a number of research institutions.

“Business tourism, especially as it relates to professional conferences, is a major business sector for Lower Austria and we support it with our convention subsidies and other measures. Quality improvement and sustainability are becoming increasingly vital in all areas; the convention sector has in fact led the way in pushing for green meetings. Convention Bureau Niederösterreich assists professional conference organizers in this regard, too, with expertise and dedication.”

Landesgalerie Niederösterreich, © Faruk Pinjo

JOCHEN DANNINGER Member of the Provincial Government responsible for Economic Affairs, Tourism and Sports

There are so many sights and cultural treasures available for engaging and varied social programs to accompany conferences.

FU LL O F VAR I E T Y

There are also countless options for appealing social programs to accompany conferences. Joint activities here are always pleasurable, whether they focus on nature, art and culture, or cuisine. In short, this Danube province offers optimum conditions for successful and productive conferences.

As a business location, Lower Austria is not only home to numerous research centers but also a crucial interface for digitization.

Warm hospitality is in abundance at the many congenial heuriger wine taverns that serve delicious local food and fine local wine.

Helpful C onvention B ur eau Nieder ös terr eich

We Assist You in Whatever Way We Can, Even with Funding Are you staging a scientific or educational conference in Lower Austria? We support you not just with expertise but also financially with a subsidy as large as € 3,000. The subsidy amount depends on the number of overnight stays involved. It totals € 1,500 for 100 overnight stays and up and € 3,000 for more than 1,000 overnight stays.

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Support in finding an ideal venue Competent assistance in planning your event Useful inside tips Initial contacts with qualified service providers Ideas for perfect social programs to accompany your conference ›› Advice on how to promote your conference

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Grafenegg Concert & Event Location, © Lois Lammerhuber

Convention Bureau Always at Your Service

To apply, you must meet the following criteria: ›› Conference venue in Lower Austria ›› Conference with a scientific or educational orientation ›› At least 60 participants ›› At least 100 overnight stays in Lower Austria (accompanying persons included) ›› Application must be received at least three months before the conference starts.

Imperial

Charming Baden bears the elegant stamp of the early 19th century era known as Biedermeier, making it especially appealing for professional conferences. Other compelling advantages are the many cultural offerings, top restaurants and the central location of Congress Center Baden.

BADEN

A C C O M M O D AT I O N S I N T H E R E G I O N

Stylish Venue for Impressive Special Events

Where History Meets Flair

Baden is just 25 km from Vienna and readily accessible by public transit, so it is the perfect venue for your event. The Badner Bahn line runs between the Vienna State Opera and this charming spa town, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. It is such an inviting place to unwind after a conference. Fine local cuisine and wine can be enjoyed at one of the many heuriger wine taverns in the area. For those accompanying the conference-goers, an outing can be organized to the Schneeberg, Lower Austria’s highest mountain.

Congress Center Baden opens up a thousand possibilities. Here a conference facility is uniquely combined with the scintillating flair of one of Europe’s loveliest casinos. The location is a perfect symbiosis of historical atmosphere and the latest in modern technology. Rooms of various sizes are available on three different stories for events of all kinds – from large-scale conferences and product presentations to major galas. ›› ›› ›› ›› ››

Conferences for groups of up to 500 Distance from the airport: 40 km Distance from the train station: 1.3 km 6 special-event rooms Parking for 560 vehicles

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CONGRESS CENTER BADEN

More Than 350 Hotel Rooms Available to Conferences at a Standard Rate Congress Center Baden and the municipal tourism department have taken a vital step in marketing Baden as a conference town. Clients and event organizers receive a standard room rate when booking accommodations in connection with an event at Congress Center Baden. Several of the participating hotels are just a few minutes’ walk from Congress Center Baden.

Multifaceted

Wiener Neustadt holds so many delights for conference-goers from near and far: unusual event venues, strolls through the beautiful historical center or the many recreational activities available in the nearby Vienna Alps.

Style on a Big Scale Convention Bureau Wiener Neustadt Anna Trummer-Rauch convention@wiener-neustadt.at tourismus.wiener-neustadt.at/convention-bureau

Ideally situated between Graz and Vienna, Wiener Neustadt is easily accessible by train or other modes of transport. Moreover, this town about 50 km south of Vienna boasts a university, a clinic, a Technopol (an international center for medical and material technology) and MedAustron (a center for ion therapy and research), making it a veritable hot spot for research and innovation.

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The four modern halls and large outdoor area here can meet almost any challenge. An array of professional conferences focusing mainly on the medical sector have already been held here. With its newly adapted Hall 2, the Arena Nova is now putting even more emphasis on conference business. The arena stages every event effectively, with experience and dedication. ›› ›› ›› ›› ››

Conferences for groups of up to 5,000 Distance from the airport: 61 km Distance from the train station: 6 km 10 special-event rooms Free parking for 1.000 vehicles

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AR E NA N OVA

W I E N E R N E U S TA D T

Historical Atmosphere Meets 21st century Architecture

Peace and Quiet in the Heart of the City

This former fortification complex is one of the most exciting event venues in southern Lower Austria. It combines an historical setting with ultra-modern architecture to create an architectural gem that adds special value to any type of event.

This four-star hotel has superbly appointed rooms as well as 230 m² of meeting and conference space. It is located within walking distance of Kasematten and the charming historical city center. Golfplatz Föhrenwald, Arena Nova, and Therme Linsberg Asia spa hotel are all just a few minutes’ drive away.

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Conferences for groups of up to 900 Distance from the airport: 65 km Distance from the train station: 280 m 2 special-event rooms Parking for 300 vehicles

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Conferences for groups of up to 220 Distance from the airport: 65 km 4 special-event spaces 133 hotel rooms Free parking for 60 vehicles

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Variety Writ Large

Your Event and St. Pölten! A Good Fit? An Excellent Fit! The overall atmosphere and an up-and-coming conference scene make the Lower Austrian capital a promising destination for your meeting.

FESTSPIELHAUS S T. P Ö LT E N

Your Local Partner: Convention Bureau St. Pölten Gabriele Backknecht gabriele.backknecht@st-poelten.gv.at www.stpoeltentourismus.at

The capital of Lower Austria has everything and more to offer meetings and conferences: ideal venues, a perfect blend of Baroque and Modernism, a rich art and culture scene, and unsurpassed accessibility. On landing at Vienna International Airport, you are just a 40-minute train ride away from your event location. St. Pölten offers myriad options for varied social programs to accompany your event thanks to its proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage landscape known as the Wachau.

MUSEUM NIEDERÖSTERREICH

CITYHOTEL DESIGN & CLASSIC

One-stop service! Carefree Meetings.

Striking Architecture

Centrally located, this four-star hotel combines the classic ambiance of the listed municipal halls with the modern comfort of the hotel facility. dasGOLD’s restaurant, the stylish hotel bar and the lobby lounge exude international charm while a small but exceptional fitness and wellness area provides a welcome place to unwind and relax.

Designed by Graz architect Klaus Kada, the Festspielhaus is an ideal venue for unusual events. This festival theater with its innovative style can be used for presentations before large audiences but also for plenary sessions involving up to 1,500 participants. Along with a large hall and a small hall, the complex consists of the Kada Bar, a bright open foyer and two rehearsal stages.

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Conferences for groups of up to 400 Distance from the airport: 93 km Distance from the train station: 300 m 6 special-event spaces, 136 hotel rooms Public underground garage

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S A N K T P Ö LT E N

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Conferences for groups of up to 1,500 Distance from the airport: 90 km Distance from the train station: 2 km 6 special-event rooms

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Meetings and Celebrations in a Museum An unusual space for events of all kinds, from lectures all the way to opulent banquets. The museum lounge serves as a unique seminar room while the museum cinema lends itself perfectly to panel discussions and product presentations. ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ››

Conferences for groups of up to 150 Distance from the airport: 90 km Distance from the train station: 2 km 3 special-event rooms Public underground garage Museum garden and sun terrace

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Nature-loving

Tulln is a trade show town that delights visitors with its parks and gardens. No other Austrian city is so dedicated to cultivating green space while also displaying impressive competence in staging special events.

TULLN

Versatility Combined with Technical Prowess

MESSE TULLN

Interested visitors from around Central Europe regularly attend major trade shows here, from the Austrian Boat Show and an annual horticulture show to Austro Agrar Tulln or pool + garden Tulln. With their fine technical equipment, the multi-faceted exhibition halls are ideal for conferences, symposiums and product presentations. But they can also be adapted for the staging of smaller occasions such as professional events, conferences, etc. Messe Tulln offers ideal conditions for your event thanks to its 30,500 m² of hall space and hall heights of up to 19 m. ›› ›› ›› ›› ››

Conferences for groups of up to 2,990 Distance from the airport: 58 km Distance from the train station: 2.5 km Free parking for 7,000 vehicles All access points barrier-free

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Tulln is especially well-known for its location on the Danube, its gardens and its art – and for all the possibilities resulting from these three factors. Highlights for visitors include GARTEN TULLN, the Danube promenade parkland with the Danube stage, and the broad range of art and cultural offerings – particularly those associated with Tulln’s most famous son, Egon Schiele. This district capital is also home to important research institutions such as Technopol Tulln, a center for bio-based technologies.

Convention Partner Tulln Werner Fankhauser werner.fankhauser@donau.com www.convention-tulln.at

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Inspiring

Krems is the perfect setting for successful conferences and meetings. As a gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage landscape known as the Wachau, the town is nestled picturesquely between vineyards and the Danube and is just an hour from Vienna by train. As a university town, Krems draws international students and conference-goers from near and far with the renowned Danube University, the new, futuristic Landesgalerie, and IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, which is ideal for conferences involving groups of up to 540.

Luxury Atop a Gentle Rise

History-shaping Audio Experiences

Set amidst vineyards, Steigenberger Hotel & Spa Krems affords a unique view of the Wachau, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. As the largest hotel in the Wachau, it scores with bright, modern special event spaces and extraordinary cuisine. The luxurious hotel and spa is also the proud bearer of the Austrian Eco-Label.

The former Franciscan church still has a sacred feel to it. This atmosphere combined with modern equipment makes Klangraum a splendid choice for concerts and events of all kinds. Adjoining it is a former Franciscan monastery, with exhibition areas and redesigned spaces for events such as galas, wine tasting and concerts.

›› Conferences for groups of up to 170 ›› Distance from the airport: 90 km ›› 7 special-event spaces, 173 hotel rooms

›› Conferences for groups of up to 256 ›› Distance from the airport: 95 km ›› Distance from the train station: 2 km

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BR ANDNER SCHIFFAHRT

GÖTTWEIG ABBEY

Convention Partner Krems-Wachau convention@stadtmarketing-krems.at www.convention-krems-wachau.at

KREMS

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KLANGRAUM KREMS M I N O R I T E N K I R C H E

STEIGENBERGER HOTEL

Everyone in the Same Lovely Boat

Special place for special meetings

Spectacular venues on water and on land, each imbued with special energy. Smaller meetings and conferences can be held aboard the ship as well. BRANDNER Schiffahrt also assists with lining up social programs to accompany a conference. Evening events become unforgettable in this setting. The Wachau is a UNESCO World Heritage landscape and a stunningly scenic stretch of the Danube Valley lined with terraced vineyards, castles, and idyllic villages.

This mainly Baroque monastery is a unique setting for an array of events. The lavatorium, summer refectory, St. Benedict’s Hall in the abbey courtyard and three seminar rooms add a special touch to all different types of events. The abbey restaurant seats up to 320 and affords a wonderful view. Every year, the abbey also serves as the venue for Forum Wachau and a multitude of international conferences.

›› 2 stylish ships for groups of up to 450 ›› Free WLAN ›› Air-conditioned

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Conferences for groups of up to 300 Free parking for 200 vehicles 5 special-event spaces 36 rooms

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Unique Spaces Available

Transformable Venue

With its cutting-edge design and bright interior, Vienna Conferencing at Vienna International Airport is a calling card for any event. Combined with event spaces in Europe’s highest airport tower and in the VIP Terminal, this venue also offers a unique view of flight activity. Not least, Vienna Conferencing has unsurpassed connections with the whole world.

This unusual event venue on the city limits of Vienna is impressive with its 4,000 m2 of space and a height of 42 m. The extensive outside green space is highly suitable for outdoor events or coffee breaks. Moreover, the site is ideal for specialized exhibitions and readily accessible to trucks.

Located just outside Vienna, this castle combines the fascination of history with modern amenities to set unique accents. The castle is perfect for events on nearly any scale with its large and highly ver satile hall (Neuer Burgsaal), excellent acoustics, and modern infra structure plus its historical ceremonial hall and elegant foyers.

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Events for groups of up to 470 Situated directly at Vienna International Airport 38 event and meeting spaces 360° full service from a single source

Conferences for groups of up to 2,000 Distance from the airport: 27 km 25 special-event spaces, 462 hotel rooms Parking for 600 vehicles

Conferences for groups of up to 420 Distance from the airport: 21 km 3 special-event rooms Parking for 160 vehicles

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www.burg-perchtoldsdorf.at

CONFERENCE CENTER LAXENBURG

GRAFENEGG C O N C E R T & E V E N T L O C AT I O N

CONGRESS & EVENT SC H LOS S PAR K MAU E R BAC H

PAL AIS N I E D E RÖS TE R R E I C H VIENNA

BURG PERCHTOLDSDORF

A Smooth Takeoff for Conference

Lower Austria also has a host of other unusual venues to offer. Taking the province as a whole, you will find any number of exceptional gems as sites for your own conferences or seminars.

E V E N T H O T E L P Y R A M I D E VÖSENDORF

VIENNA AIRPORTCITY CONFERENCING

In the Heart of Vienna

A Splendid Setting

World-class Setting

Versatility in Green Countryside

The historic Palais Niederösterreich in central Vienna offers the latest special-event equipment and bears the Austrian Eco-Label. As Green Meetings/Green Events licensees, the professional palais team helps with event certification.

As a former summer residence of the imperial family, Conference Center Laxenburg can be used by clients for virtually any purposes, from seminars and conferences to cultural events and gala dinners. Just south of Vienna, it evokes the splendor of the past at every turn yet has modern conferencing infrastructure that makes it ideal for occasions very much aimed at the future. This combination is a big reason for its special appeal.

The auditorium and the historical knight’s hall with the latest in modern event equipment and 21 special-event spaces can be adapted for stag ing a wide variety of events. In addition, the lovely castle park provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities.

Surrounded by green countryside yet just three km from Vienna city limits, Schlosspark Mauerbach is a seminar hotel specializing in seminars and conferences. It combines first-class service and excellent cuisine with individuality and a stylish ambiance. Passenger vehicles can be driven into the event spaces, making them well-suited for car presentations.

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Conferences for groups of up to 325 Distance from the airport: 20 km 6 seminar rooms Public parking garage

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Conferences for groups of up to 350 Distance from the airport: 20 km 7 special-event rooms Free parking for 60 vehicles

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Conferences for groups of up to 1,368 Distance from the airport: 84 km Distance from the train station: 2.6 km 11 special-event rooms Free parking for 1,460 vehicles

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Conferences for groups of up to 420 Distance from the airport: 35 km Distance from the train station: 11 km 16 special-event spaces, 86 hotel rooms Parking for 142 vehicles

www.events-grafenegg.com www.schlosspark.at

Green Meetings

Professionals

as a De liber ate Choice

Mondial C ongr es s & Events

Sustainability and environmental protection are increasingly important worldwide as a driving force and a standard. That means they are also ever more vital to the event and conference sector. Are you also keen on staging your conference in eco-friendly and sustainable settings? Lower Austria has the best prerequisites for making your meetings green: venues set in natural surroundings, sustainably run TOP Partner businesses, and an attractive (easily reach able) location in the heart of Europe!

Mondial Corporate Travel & Events skillfully weds the advantages of a special events agency with the full range of services of a tourism company. In Austria and across the world, Mondial assists many companies with planning, organizing and staging events of all sizes as well as incentive travel, roadshows, team building, seminars and conferences.

Just as every brush stroke Is unique, so too Is every event.

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PCO Mondial and Palais Niederösterreich are two TOP Partners that are also Austrian Eco-Label licensees. That means they can certify your business event as a green event and award it the state-ap proved Eco-Label.

F U LL-S E RV I C E FOR CONGRESSES

SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND EVENING GALAS

GREEN MEETINGS

Our website summarizes all the key information you need to know about green meetings and green events: convention.niederoesterreich.at/green-meetings

Green meetings serve as a beacon for quality, environmental protection and sustainability.

Optimizes Conferences

Modial makes your world go round.

Fresh Impetus from Green Meetings

As a professional conference organizer, Mondial has staged numerous conferences in Austria and throughout Europe over the last several decades. Mondial provides advice, assistance and support for you during the complex and multifaceted process of conference management, execution and follow-up. Drawing on its decades of experience, the company offers a full range of services – from A as in abstracts to Z as in zero worries.

Be it evening galas, wine and culture tours, activity programs in the Alps or seminars on the Danube – there is no prefabricated templates for your events. Mondial gives you event advice with a personal touch, handling each inquiry individually.

You too can give fresh impetus to more environmentally compatible event manage ment. How? Well, as an official green meet ings and green events licensee, Mondial can give its green stamp of approval to your events, just as it has been doing for a variety of events since 2012. Putting on sustainable events is easier than you might think. Environmental and sustainability aspects are part of organizing your event. You receive a tailored action plan as an event organization guide that incorporates climate awareness.

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You Delight Your Clients, We Delight You. Favorably located near Vienna and boasting a diversity of unique event venues, Lower Austria is the ideal place for your meeting or conference. We assist you every step of the way with expertise and dedication to make sure your event is a complete success. Edith Mader edith.mader@noe.co.at +43/2742/9000-19825 Maria Luise Fröch maria.luise.froech@noe.co.at +43/2742/9000-19830 Convention Bureau Niederösterreich 3100 St. Pölten Niederösterreich-Ring 2, Haus C convention.niederoesterreich.at

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