Bike & Business in Tyrol

Die Region Kitzbüheler Alpen in Tirol – mit Orten wie Kitzbühel, Kirchberg oder St. Johann – gilt als echtes Mountainbike-Paradies. Rund 800 km Radstrecken warten darauf, erkundet zu werden, von gemütlichen Talrunden bis zu fordernden Bergtouren. Hier schlägt jedes Biker-Herz höher, denn für jedes Niveau findet sich die passende Route – ob genussvoll oder ausdauernd. Besonders E-Bikes haben in den letzten Jahren einen Boom erlebt. Mit elektrischer Unterstützung kann wirklich jeder – unabhängig von Alter oder Kondition – die Bergwelt erradeln. Das macht gemeinsame Ausflüge mit dem ganzen Team leicht planbar.

Auch neben dem Biken hat die Gegend viel zu bieten. Kitzbühel selbst ist bekannt als Sportstadt und bietet im Sommer wie Winter ein abwechslungsreiches Freizeitprogramm. Für kreative Pausen zwischen den Seminaren ist also gesorgt – sei es Wandern, eine Runde Golf oder sogar Paragleiten, gefolgt von der wohlverdienten Abkühlung im idyllischen Schwarzsee. Wer seiner Tagung einen besonderen Akzent geben möchte, plant einen echten Tiroler Hüttenabend ein. Viele Tagungshotels bieten gesellige Abende in urigen Almhütten mit regionaler Küche. In Kitzbühel etwa kann ein traditionelles “Reindlessen” – Schweinsbraten, Hax’n und Knödel aus der Pfanne – zum Teamevent werden.

Tagungshotels: In dieser Region bietet sich das Explorer Hotel Kitzbühel in St. Johann an. Es verfügt über moderne Seminarräume für bis zu 180 Personen und liegt direkt an der Bergbahn sowie einem Bikepark. Durch die unmittelbare Nähe zu den Bergen fühlt sich ein Meeting hier fast wie Urlaub an. Nach einem produktiven Workday wartet auf Wunsch ein Barbecue auf der Panoramaterrasse – oder das Team unternimmt gemeinsam einen Ausflug in einen Berggasthof zum Abendessen. So wird die Tagung im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes zum Gipfeltreffen mit Mehrwert.

Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps, offers a unique combination of urban infrastructure and alpine outdoor experiences. Spend the morning in a modern seminar room and take the cable car up the mountain in the afternoon – in Innsbruck, this is reality. The Nordkettenbahn cable car takes conference guests from the city center to an altitude of almost 2,000 meters in just a few minutes. Up there, at the Seegrube station, not only does a breathtaking panorama of the city await, but also fully equipped seminar rooms such as the historic Baumannstube. In this unusual location, mountain air and views provide an inspiring setting for any meeting. Seminar packages are available that include the ascent and descent, a multi-course lunch, and coffee breaks.

After the official part, it's time to get out into the fresh air! Mountain biking in and around Innsbruck has been a big topic for a few years now. The region is investing heavily in new trails both on the Nordkette and in the Innsbruck Bike Park near Mutters. For beginners, there are flowing trails and practice courses not far from the city, and equipment and bikes can be conveniently rented on site. Experienced bikers may venture onto the legendary Nordkette Singletrail – one of the most difficult downhill trails in Europe with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain – or enjoy the somewhat easier but equally fun trails such as the Arzler Alm Trail. A joint afternoon excursion by (e-)mountain bike to a mountain hut above the city is a great team experience and shows Innsbruck at its best.

Those who prefer a more leisurely pace can instead go on an Innsbruck hut hike – there are plenty of options. In the evening, the day can be rounded off with Tyrolean delicacies in the city center. Innsbruck proves that city and mountains are very close together here, making your meeting varied and exciting.

The Tyrolean Ötztal valley around Sölden combines world-class biking with wellness and nature experiences – ideal for incentives and conferences with a contrasting program. Sölden has made a name for itself among mountain bikers with the Bike Republic Sölden. An extensive network of trails with countless routes of all levels of difficulty is available; in total, the Ötztal valley offers an incredible 870 km of designated mountain bike routes. From flowing descents and challenging climbs to leisurely e-bike tours to a waterfall, everything is possible here. A special highlight for adventure seekers is AREA 47 at the entrance to the valley – an outdoor leisure park with water activities, climbing facilities, and, of course, bike trails. Here, teams can try their hand at rafting or push themselves to new heights in the high ropes course.

After so much action, relaxation feels twice as good – and that's exactly what you'll find in the Ötztal valley. Längenfeld is home to the AQUA DOME, one of the most impressive thermal spa and wellness hotels in the Alps. This 4*S hotel is both a seminar hotel and a wellness oasis. Up to 800 people can hold conferences in 11 meeting rooms covering a total area of 900 m². Afterwards, 22,000 m² of thermal baths and saunas await you right in the hotel. The combination of effective conferences and alpine thermal baths makes the stay unforgettable for participants – time to experience and relax at the same time. For example, a meeting could be held in the morning, followed by a group bike tour or an excursion into the mountains in the afternoon, and in the evening everyone can enjoy the soothing thermal waters with a view of the Ötztal mountain peaks. Seminars and incentives with a difference – in the Ötztal valley, the motto becomes reality.

Conference hotels: The aforementioned AQUA DOME – Tirol Therme Längenfeld is a prime example of bike & business. Its location, just a 15-minute drive from the biking paradise of Sölden, allows you to combine conferences and cycling fun in an ideal way. 200 modern rooms, well-equipped seminar rooms, and a spectacular spa ensure the best working conditions and relaxation in equal measure. On top of that, the hotel offers exclusive locations for evening events – perfect for a company party after a day of sports. In Oetz or Ötzidorf Umhausen in the front Ötztal valley, there are also smaller seminar hotels that organize fringe programs such as archery courses, canyoning, or cozy evenings in mountain huts. Feel free to ask the MICE Service Group for suitable options – there is a wide selection to choose from.

If you are looking for an exclusive mountain atmosphere for your event, you will find it in Lech am Arlberg. At around 1,500–1,700 m above sea level, there are renowned hotels that delight ski vacationers in winter and offer seminars in the clear mountain air in summer and fall. Oberlech, for example, is a small world unto itself, accessible only by mountain railway or panoramic road - ideal for teams to truly “switch off” from everyday life. Conference guests can expect Vorarlberg hospitality paired with state-of-the-art facilities. The 5* Sonnenburg conference hotel in Oberlech, for example, has several well-equipped seminar rooms and also offers alpine luxury with a pool and wellness facilities. The location at 1,650 m above sea level alone is inspiring: in the middle of the Lech mountains, right next to hiking trails and surrounded by tranquility. During breaks, short mountain adventures are possible – perhaps a ride on the mountain railway to a viewpoint or a short hike right outside the hotel door.

The fringe program is also not neglected in Arlberg. In Lech and the surrounding area, numerous outdoor activities are possible in summer: from guided mountain bike tours to via ferrata adventures and canyoning in the Lech Valley. A hearty hut evening is particularly popular with groups. Many establishments organize an excursion to an alpine hut with dinner on request. In Oberlech, for example, up to 30 people can enjoy a convivial hut evening in a rustic Schüna (alpine hut) and savor alpine delicacies such as raclette or fondue – which greatly strengthens the sense of togetherness.

For those who want more action during the day, local providers also arrange an Alpine Olympics: Teams compete against each other in fun Alpine-style disciplines – such as milking, nailing, sawing, or rubber boot throwing. These rustic games create a great atmosphere and promote team spirit, because an Alpine Olympics combines the Olympic ideal with lots of tradition and humor as the groups compete for points at various stations. At the end, the winning team cheers at the award ceremony – a fun experience that no one will forget anytime soon.

Lech am Arlberg thus offers conferences at the highest level – in the truest sense of the word. The combination of an elegant conference environment and authentic mountain enjoyment is what makes this destination so appealing.

Far to the west of Austria, in Vorarlberg, lies the Montafon – a 39 km long Alpine valley that is a real insider tip for corporate events in both summer and winter. Surrounded by the peaks of Rätikon, Silvretta, and Verwall, it offers ideal conditions for combining seminars with nature and exercise. The towns of Schruns, Gaschurn and St. Gallenkirch have excellent hotels that are equipped for conferences. At the same time, the Montafon offers a family-friendly, natural atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle – perfect for team building in an idyllic mountain setting.

The Montafon is ideal for biking: over 260 km of mountain bike and e-bike routes are waiting to be discovered. Flowing trails, panoramic forest paths, and challenging climbs – there is something for every taste. Some hotels offer their own bike rental or work with local bike shops, so equipment can be rented easily. How about a guided e-bike tour as a fringe program? The group cycles together to a mountain inn, where a hearty picnic or “Brettljause” awaits – experiences like these bring people together.

True to the motto “work where others go on vacation,” in Montafon you can concentrate on your meetings during the day and then go on a journey of discovery in the mountainous countryside. A good example is the Alpenhotel Montafon in Schruns, a comfortable seminar hotel with a feel-good factor. The conference rooms, bathed in daylight, can accommodate up to 120 people. The hotel attaches great importance to livening up classic meetings with creative elements – for example, there is a cozy lounge seminar room for brainstorming in smaller groups. Particularly noteworthy is the extensive fringe program that can be organized here for seminar groups: Outdoor activities such as a climbing garden, via ferrata, or an agility course, a thrilling ride on the Alpine Coaster, a group bike tour with picnic followed by a twilight hike with hut evening, or even a mountain breakfast at sunrise – all of this is possible and strengthens the team spirit of the participants in the long term. Afterwards, everyone can relax and recharge their batteries in the hotel's 3,300 m² Alpine Spa.

The Montafon scores with its diversity in a small area: alpine adventure, relaxation, and conference comfort are all close together. With the support of our MICE experts, a tailor-made program can be put together – from the seminar room to the summit cross experience. If you want to motivate your team off the beaten track, Montafon is the perfect place.

Whether Kitzbühel Alps, Innsbruck, Ötztal, Lech am Arlberg, or Montafon – the mountain regions of Tyrol and Vorarlberg impressively demonstrate how business and biking adventures can be combined. The participants of your conference will benefit from the inspiring surroundings: clear skies, green alpine pastures, and imposing mountains in the background create an atmosphere in which new ideas arise more easily. The physical activity of mountain biking or hiking provides the necessary balance and promotes team spirit. And last but not least, shared experiences – from flow trails to evenings in mountain huts – turn colleagues into a close-knit team.

If you now feel like planning your next conference at lofty heights, the MICE Service Group will be happy to assist you. Thanks to our large network, we will find the perfect conference hotel in the Alps for your requirements and organize a suitable fringe program to go with it. Meetings with mountain air & flow are a recipe for success for motivated, creative, and satisfied teams. Use the Alps as the stage for your business event – we will support you to ensure that your conference is a summit success!