Ideas for your staff outing

Kirchenkar Gondola takes you up to over 3000 meters. The group is guided from the top station to the summit of Kirchenkogel, celebrating a peak conquest at 3113 meters.

A leisurely alpine hike leads from the top station of Hohe Mut Gondola back to Gurgl. A stop at lovely Schönwieshütte perfectly rounds off this unique nature exploration.

A moderate hike leads from the village center through the beautiful stone pine forest to the Beilstein area. Hunting and shepherds’ camps have been documented for over 9000 years.

Demanding hike for sporty people into impressive Gurgler Tal side valley. The destination of the hike is Gurgl’s breathtaking Lake Plateau against a spectacular mountain scenery.

The e-bike takes you from Gurgl’s village center to Gurgler Tal side valley. The destination is Langtalereckhütte. As a reward, you can indulge into great views of glacier ice and snow fields in summer.

The e-bike tour leads up to Hochgurgl and beautiful Kirchenkarhütte at 2285 meters. A rest stop is an absolute must and also a reward for the strenuous ascent.

The access point to the moderately difficult via ferrata is about 15 walking minutes from Gurgl Carat. The via ferrata is beautifully embedded in Gurgl’s stone pine forest.

The participants learn the basics of sports climbing and experience their first successful climbs on rock together. An excellent level of physical fitness is recommended.

The teams of participants take part in different disciplines. Thanks to creative formats such as summer biathlon, cross golf, archery or a drone challenge, you can look forward to an exciting competition followed by an award ceremony.

In several teams, the participants use GPS devices to find the stations that are hidden within the area. Once there, several tasks must be completed such as planting a tree, smelling buffet or even a quad course in order to collect the most points for your own team.

The group has to complete various tasks as a team. What matters most is good cooperation, communication and trust. The program is particularly suitable for groups with a diversified composition of participants.

Along the route through Gurgl’s stone pine forest there are small caches (treasure boxes) that have to be found using photos of the area. In each cache there is a riddle that the group has to solve together. The final code word results from the respective solution letters in order to recover the treasure together.

Under the guidance of a real Ötztal trail run expert, participants learn the basics of trail running. Correct running technique, use of poles and tour planning are trained.

Surrounded by the mighty mountains of Gurgl and the ancient stone pine trees, the group experiences a really memorable journey for all senses.

Depending on the riding skills of the group, a beginner's course will be held in the private riding hall or - for advanced riders - a horseback ride to the Gurgl mountains.

The golf simulator is used to play on one of the 54 most beautiful golf courses worldwide, or to improve your skills on the putting green. This is Europe's largest indoor golf course.

Playing on one of the highest tennis courts in Europe makes a special experience. The awe-inspiring view of Gurgl’s fabulous mountains is already included.

The Bike Republic Sölden invites you to join a pump track taster course where participants learn the basics of “pumping.” Very fun alternative to real mountain biking.

Under the instruction of a trained guide, you will learn the right downhill biking technique first - before you hit the trails. The choice of trails is adapted to the ability and physical fitness of the group.

Basic road cycling instructions are given. Then the challenge really starts. The participants will tackle and master an original stage of the Ötztaler Cycle Marathon together.

Together with a Gurgl photographer you go on a short hike around Obergurgl. Participants try out different mountain and nature motifs and learn exciting things about the Ötztal mountains.

There are several traditional handicrafts in Gurgl. Tasty Goas Kas (goat cheese) produced by the Grüner family is one of Tirol’s highlights. Martin, the head of the family, presents his own products and his own company in the course of a tasting.

The Steiner family from Gurgl has a longstanding and cherished wine tradition. The largest private wine cellar of Ötztal is hidden in the basement of the house. Junior boss and qualified sommelier Maximilian guides you through the world of wines.

The participants grab their aprons and cooking spoons and, under the expert guidance of the chef, try the Austrian national dish – “Kaiserschmarrn” scrambled pancakes.

The motorcycle museum at Crosspoint is an absolute must-see. Myriad historic motorcycles and automobile rarities are presented on 4000 m2. Theme-related special exhibitions are held on a regular basis.

A very special experience awaits the participants in Hochgurgl. Heli Austria takes you on an impressive alpine sightseeing flight over Gurgl’s majestic glacier world.

The Sölsch brewery in Sölden warmly invites you to look over the rim of the bottle. You start with a brewery tour and the first free beer to try. Afterwards there will be a small beer tasting incl. 5 beers.

The glacier road takes you all the way up to the gondola station of Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers. Depending on the snow conditions, the mountain gondola takes you to one of the two three thousand meter high peaks. The platforms boasting also a test of courage, offer incomparable views of the Ötztal glacier world.

A spectacular James Bond Adventure World has been created on the original film set of the 007 movie “Spectre”. On the peak of Gaislachkogl at 3050 meters, all participants can look forward to a top-class cinematic installation.

In the SoapMANUFACTORY, all participants get an insight into the traditional craft of soap making. The soaps created together can be taken home as a souvenir.

A staff outing is a one-day or multi-day company event organized by the employer. The goals of such an excursion are usually team building and getting to know new colleagues. Business trips are also suitable as a reward or incentive for outstanding performance. Here you can find out everything about the varied possibilities for your team event in Gurgl at the heart of Ötztal.

There are many ideas for company outings in the mountains. Unspoilt nature makes a perfect playground and venue for side programs, incentives and team building events of all kinds in summer and winter alike. There is a multitude of options around Obergurgl: skiing, hut hiking, geocaching, avalanche courses, making soap, visiting a brewery, e-biking tours and a lot more. Read all the ideas for your company outing in Tirol here.

The right location is essential for a successful company outing. The alpine landscape around Obergurgl in Upper Ötztal is ideal for all kinds of business trips. A huge range of leisure activities, the high quality of hotels and the high-tech event center Gurgl Carat offer the best conditions for a successful team event. Read all details about staff outings in Obergurgl here.

The intention of a staff outings of course varies from company to company. Excursions with a large proportion of leisure activities are ideal for team building. A company event also makes a great opportunity to establish new contacts, especially for teams working remotely or after hiring new colleagues. Team outings are also very suitable as an exceptional reward for special achievements or the achievement of milestones. On a business trip important content can be communicated and keynotes held in a relaxed atmosphere. Discover the >varied options in Europe's highest congress center