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in the Salzkammergut Meetingsand events

At Hotel Grand Elisabeth, modern conference facilities, first-class cuisine, and flexible event options come together in the heart of the Salzkammergut. Whether it's focused executive workshops, seminars, or large corporate events on any scale – we have the right package for you.

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  • Meeting room at the Grand Elisabeth with set table, glasses and water in front of floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Chef plating a delicate dish at the pass at the Grand Elisabeth
Champagne cooler at the Violet Hour bar at the Grand Elisabeth with pink neon sign and warm lighting What the Grand Elisabeth offers for your event

At a glance What the Grand Elisabeth offers for your event

  • 4 daylit seminar rooms for 4–100 people
  • Exclusive floor booking: the entire 4th floor available for events with up to 100 guests
  • Large-scale events: seamless connection to the adjoining Congress & Theatre House Bad Ischl for events with up to 600 attendees
  • Capacity: event lobby for standing receptions of up to 200 guests and a restaurant with 130 seats
  • Comfort & dining: Restaurant Grande Liberté, Bar Violet Hour, spa area
  • 132 rooms & suites: modern rooms and suites right on site at the hotel
Couple strolling in front of the historic pump room and the former post and telegraph office in Bad Ischl

Why Bad Ischl? The location: Spaces for every occasion

Hotel Grand Elisabeth is centrally located in Austria, within the Salzburg–Linz–Munich triangle, with excellent connections to all three cities.

The perfect location for regional meetings as well as nationwide and international business events and incentive trips.

By car:

  • Salzburg: approx. 60 minutes
  • Linz: approx. 75 minutes
  • Munich: approx. 2.5 hours
Three cities,one destination in between:

Bad Ischl! Three cities,one destination in between:

View through the open balcony door of a room at the Grand Elisabeth onto the balcony, rooftops and mountains Two handmade pralines with salt on a silver plate beside a Grand Elisabeth card

Perfect location Easy to reach, however you travel

By car

  • Around 300 parking spaces available right at the hotel and the neighboring congress hall.

By train

  • From Bad Ischl train station, you can reach the Grand Elisabeth on foot in just a few minutes. Alternatively, a bus runs regularly from the station to the hotel - fast and hassle-free.
  • Direct connections from Salzburg, Linz, and Attnang-Puchheim.
  • Shuttle available on request

By plane

  • Salzburg Airport (SZG) is around 60 minutes away (onward travel by rental car, shuttle service, or train via Attnang-Puchheim).
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Cultural Why Bad Ischl is the right setting

  • Tradition & culture: A place steeped in history - from the imperial summer residence of Emperor Franz Josef and Empress Elisabeth "Sisi" to the famous Zauner patisserie.
  • On-site side program: Exclusive guided tours, gourmet tastings, and outdoor activities such as kayaking or hiking in summer, and cross-country skiing or curling in winter - right in the heart of the Salzkammergut.
  • The perfect setting: The combination of nature and mountains creates the ideal headspace for focus and team building.
  • Everything within walking distance: Short distances - the train station, dining, culture, and nature are all just minutes away.
Blick vom Gipfel des Almkogels mit Gipfelkreuz über See und Berglandschaft im Abendlicht Two cyclists on a wooden bridge surrounded by green nature in summer

Summer side program Kayaking, cycling, and mountains right on your doorstep

Together with Salzkammergut Events, we organize live music, city tours, or outdoor team-building activities throughout the Salzkammergut. The direct connection to the neighboring partner venue, Congress House Bad Ischl, also provides ideal conditions for large-scale events, with halls accommodating several hundred people.

  • Water sports: Kayaking on the rivers or stand-up paddleboarding on nearby lakes (approx. 10-20 min.) are ideal for team-building activities.
  • Cycling tours: Group tours along the lakes and valleys, or excursions into the surrounding mountains.
  • Hikes: Trips to the surrounding mountains and alpine pastures (approx. 5-30 min.) offer the perfect setting for shared experiences.
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Winter side program Cross-country trails and curling in the snow

The region around Bad Ischl offers a wide range of options for an active side program in the snow.

  • Skiing: The Dachstein West ski region (Gosau valley station) is just a 30-minute drive away.
  • Cross-country skiing & ski touring: Blaze a trail together across the scenic tracks on the Postalm (approx. 30 min.), or join guided group tours on the Rettenbachalm (approx. 15 min.).
  • Curling is a Salzkammergut tradition: try your hand at this precision sport on the Rettenbachalm or at nearby lakes (approx. 5-20 min.). This sociable group activity is ideal for team-building and seminars. Equipment can usually be rented on site.
Detail of the upholstered chairs in the Domino seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth with notepads and a view
  • Floor plan of the Domino seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth with classroom seating at rows of tables and a lectern
  • Floor plan of the Domino seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth with U-shaped seating and a lectern
  • Floor plan of the Domino seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth with row seating and a lectern

Seminar room details Domino

  • 4th floor
  • Area: 38.99 m²
  • Highlights: daylight, access to a private terrace

 

Capacity:

  • theater style (30 people)
  • U-shape (14 people)
  • classroom style (12 people)
  • boardroom (10 people)

 

Marry Andrew seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth in classroom seating with floor-to-ceiling windows and a view
  • Floor plan of the Marry Andrew seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth with row seating and a lectern
  • Floor plan of the Marry Andrew seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth with U-shaped seating
  • Floor plan of the Marry Andrew seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth with parliamentary seating and a lectern

Seminar room details Marry Andrew

  • 4th floor
  • Area: 60.89 m²
  • Highlights: spacious & quiet, daylight, access to the terrace

 

Capacity:

    • theater style (30 people)
    • U-shape (20 people)
    • classroom style (24 people)
    • circle/boardroom (20 people)
Bravo seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth in U-shape with screen, projector and mountain view
  • Floor plan of the Bravo seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth with classroom seating at rows of tables and a lectern
  • Floor plan of the Bravo seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth with row seating and a lectern
  • Floor plan of the Bravo seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth with U-shaped seating and a lectern

Seminar room details Bravo

  • 4th floor
  • Area: 38.99 m²
  • Highlights: minimalist, focused style, daylight, access to the terrace

 

Capacity:

  • theater style (30 people)
  • U-shape (14 people)
  • classroom style (12 people)
  • boardroom (10 people)

 

Flora seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth with table groups, upholstered chairs and a pinboard
  • Floor plan of the Flora seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth with two table groups seating four each
  • Floor plan of the Flora seminar room at the Grand Elisabeth with two table groups seating eight each

Seminar room details Flora

  • Ground floor
  • Area: 20.66 m²
  • Highlights: perfect for group work, workshops & creative formats

 

Capacity:

  • cluster seating with 8 chairs (16 people)
  • cluster seating with 4 chairs (8 people)
  • cinema style (20 people)

 

Writing utensils and glass on the table in the seminar room of the Grand Elisabeth Hotel Bad Ischl Open moderation case with pens and materials for seminars at the Grand Elisabeth

Fully taken care of Catering & service

Basic (included with every meeting)

  • On-site contact person for the entire duration
  • High-speed Wi-Fi, flipchart, pinboard, presentation kit, flat-screen TV / monitor
  • Notepad & pen

Food & beverages

  • Full-day catering: unlimited coffee & tea, seminar beverages (water & soft drinks), and a varied selection of snacks & Zauner specialties during both coffee breaks.
  • Half-day catering: coffee & tea, seminar beverages, and a coffee break with snacks (morning or afternoon, your choice)
  • Of course, we're also happy to arrange lunch, dinner, drinks receptions, and canapés. You decide how extensive the offering should be. You'll find a complete overview in our Foodbook.

Extras & support

  • Technical support: flexible on-site support & room setup available on request.
Detail of a bed at the Grand Elisabeth with a patterned velvet headboard and white linens

Room categories Stay at the Grand Elisabeth

Straight to bed after the seminar: our rooms combine classic elegance with modern comfort.

  • Classic double room
    Stylishly understated, comfortable double bed, coffee machine, shower/separate toilet (some with balcony).
  • Superior double room
    Peaceful atmosphere, cozy seating area, coffee machine (some with balcony).
  • Deluxe double room
    Plenty of space with a pull-out sofa and views of the Ischl mountains.
  • Sisi Suite
    Regal living with bathtub, shower & balcony.
  • Kaiser Suite
    Separate living and sleeping areas, walk-in closet & private terrace
  • Accessible rooms
    Fully equipped Classic double rooms on the 1st floor
FeatureCategory Square meters Units Capacity Balcony Pull-out sofa
Classic room 22 - 23 79 2    
Classic room with balcony 22 - 23 22 2 X  
Superior room 30 4 2    
Superior room with balcony 30 4 2 X  
Deluxe room 30-32 20 3   X
Sisi suite 46 2 3 X X
Kaiser suite 66 1 3 X X
Combi classic room   10 4    
Combi classic room with balcony   2 4    

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