Austrian Alpine Culture

Innsbruck

Alpine-urban inspiration and the sciences,
fresh perspectives and genuine ambition.

The striking mountain landscape surrounding Innsbruck has shaped the city’s identity for centuries. It is a place where perspectives widen, ideas evolve and people are inspired to explore new horizons. This spirit has defined Innsbruck, its history as a royal capital and Olympic city and its people – then and now.

The same determination that has long characterised life in the Alps also drives scientific discovery: curiosity, collaboration and the courage to break new ground. Since 1669, the University of Innsbruck has embodied this ambition. Today, it ranks among Europe’s top universities, with internationally recognised research across numerous disciplines and an outstanding medical faculty.

Visionary thinking has always been part of Innsbruck’s heritage. Emperor Maximilian I (1459–1519) recognised the potential of the printing press as a revolutionary new medium and left a lasting legacy through landmarks such as the Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), the Imperial Palace (Hofburg) and the Imperial Armoury (Zeughaus). Innsbruck also has a long tradition as a meeting destination: the first conference in Tyrol took place at the Dogana in 1869, followed just 23 years later by the first Tyrolean trade fair.

Innsbruck’s unique appeal lies in the harmonious combination of Alpine surroundings and urban life, historic heritage and forward-looking innovation, academic excellence and authentic Tyrolean hospitality. It is a destination where knowledge, exchange and inspiration come together in an exceptional setting.

Innsbruck and its history

Congress Innsbruck

Alpine. Urban.

Congress Messe Innsbruck

Based in the state capital of the Tyrol, Congress Messe Innsbruck combines three extraordinary event locations. With ten of its own exhibitions, it is one of Austria’s leading trade fair organisers.

Congress Innsbruck is an extraordinary conference venue nestled into the picturesque old town of Innsbruck. With 13 halls across three floors, it offers perfect conditions for events with 20 to 2,500 attendees, such as meetings, corporate events and international conferences. The Dogana, a magnificent hall from the late 16th century, is the heart and soul of the building.

The centrally located Messe Innsbruck perfectly complements Congress Innsbruck. Spanning an area of 40,000 square metres, it consists of five halls and the MesseForum, a state-of-the-art conference centre offering five multi-purpose foyers.

Congress Messe Innsbruck’s third extravagant location is the congresspark igls with a capacity of up to 300. It is situated in the historical, landscaped park of the sun-kissed village of Igls, located at 900 metres above sea level and only a 15-minute drive outside of the city. The congresspark is available for all kinds of exclusive corporate events.

Space to flourish

Congress Innsbruck

At the heart of Innsbruck’s old town, just a stone’s throw from the city’s greatest attractions, Congress Innsbruck offers ample space for success to flourish. The inspiring architecture of the building has been shaped by contrasts over many years. Its most magnificent hall, the historical Dogana, dates back to the late 16th century. Originally built as the first Royal Court Opera theatre north of the Alps, it was incorporated into the new Congress Innsbruck building during the 1970s.

Its 13 halls and rooms, two of which are divisible, and its spacious foyers across three levels make Congress Innsbruck an outstanding location for events for 100 to 2,500 people. From international conferences and corporate events to meetings and seminars, events held at Congress Innsbruck benefit from spacious rooms (open or closed), flexible usage options and state-of-the-art technology.

The venue offers spectacular panoramic views of the nearby old town of Innsbruck with all its urban and Alpine flair, the River Inn, and the surrounding mountains. All halls and foyers are decorated with works by contemporary Tyrolean artists.

Our professional team helps you plan and execute any type of event with immaculate hosting skills, clever ideas and a wealth of experience.

Congress Innsbruck – Rooms and capacities

Congress Innsbruck rooms	Theatre	Class Room	Gala
Dogana	1,190	580	745
Orangerie	250	130	140
Saal Brüssel	300	160	120
Saal Straßburg	165	90	90
Saal Tirol	1,500	460	170
Saal Maximilian	60	30
Saal Lugger	40	25
Saal Innsbruck	665	300	245
Saal Igls	60	35
Saal Freiburg	110	65
Saal Grenoble	110	70
Saal New Orleans	75	45
Saal Aalborg	50	25

Over a century’s industry competence

Messe Innsbruck

In 2023, Messe Innsbruck celebrated its centenary. Located just a few minutes’ walk from the Imperial Gardens, Tyrol’s largest exhibition centre is an easily accessible venue spanning an area of more than 40,000 square meters.

It is the venue of the ten exhibitions organised by Congress Messe Innsbruck itself. One of them is Interalpin, the world’s leading trade fair for cable car technology, which attracts 650 exhibitors and more than 35,000 visitors from all over the world.

Messe Innsbruck has enjoyed constant expansion and modernisation in its long history. Today, it comprises five halls and the state-of-the-art MesseForum, a conference centre offering five flexibly adaptable and technically well-equipped halls with a capacity of 58 to 1,640. The historical Hall B is the jewel in the crown of Messe Innsbruck: dating back to the 19th century, it was moved from Prague to Innsbruck in 1892. Its spacious steel frame recalls the era of large expos.

The facilities of Messe Innsbruck perfectly complement those of Congress Innsbruck: the two buildings are a mere 15 minutes’ walk away from each other, which creates fantastic synergies. Large events, such as conferences, can use them in parallel. Our professional team will be happy to offer advice and support for your events.

Messe Innsbruck – Rooms and capacities

Extravagance in verdant surroundings

congresspark igls

The idyllic spot of Igls is just a 15-minute drive away from central Innsbruck. As early as the 19th century, leisure-seekers and tourists flocked to the sun-kissed village at 900 metres above sea level.

At the centre of its historical, landscaped park sits congresspark igls, Congress Messe Innsbruck’s most unusual event location. The fully glazed building was erected in 2007, surrounded by trees and contemporary sculptures. Reminiscent of a garden pavilion, its architecture exudes elegance and lightness.

It consists of the Panorama Saal, a spacious foyer, two flexibly usable seminar rooms and a restaurant and accommodates up to 300 people on a single floor. Access to congresspark igls is exclusive, so a discreet atmosphere is guaranteed. No branding is displayed across the location, allowing event organisers to individualise the venue to their own preferences.

The park can be used for breaks or sessions, too: congresspark igls is a masterpiece of inspiring architecture surrounded by lush nature. With clear lines, plenty of daylight, quality materials and excellent fittings, it meets the highest standards for an extravagant location.

This makes congresspark igls an ideal site for any kind of corporate event.

congresspark igls – Rooms and capacities