The Schleppe event hall in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee can host seminars, company events and larger receptions on three levels with about 1,030 square meters in total, and an open-air arena behind it for crowds of several thousand. It stands next to the Schleppe brewery at Schleppe-Platz 1, and the copper brewing kettles are part of the setting.
Seminars and company events
The hall is described by its operator as suitable for large events, smaller gatherings and seminars. The seating plan is flexible, so a plenary session, a gala dinner or a standing reception can each be laid out to the group. The brewery's event team handles requests directly and offers a factsheet to download before you call.
The outdoor arena sits directly behind the hall. It can be rented together with the hall or on its own, which suits a company summer party, a concert or a large public event. The site states a capacity of up to 3,200 people for the arena, while another passage on the same page mentions 2,500, so confirm the figure for your date and layout.
Rooms and capacities
The hall is split into three levels. The top level offers 447 square meters, the middle level 156 square meters and the lowest level 300 square meters. You can book the whole hall for a single large event, or plan the levels for different functions, for example a reception on one floor and dinner on another. The operator does not publish seated or standing guest numbers for each level, so ask for them with your layout in mind.
Catering
Schleppe prepares food to your wishes, from finger food and a hearty buffet to a gala dinner. You may also bring a caterer of your choice. In that case the organizer pays a per-person fee to Schleppe, and the current amount is given on the venue's page. Three local caterers are listed as partners.
The same page lists partners for sound and stage technology, event lighting and staging, DJs, and photo and video services, including a 360-degree video booth. This is useful when you want one contact to coordinate suppliers for a larger evening event.
History and setting
The hall belongs to the Schleppe brewery, part of Brau Union Österreich, which brews several beers for the Carinthian market. The arena has hosted open-air concerts since the early 2000s and a cabaret summer in recent years, so the site is used to production crews and large audiences.
Getting there
The venue is in the northeast of Klagenfurt, the capital of Carinthia, a short drive from the city center. Klagenfurt has a main railway station and Klagenfurt airport is nearby. For a seminar with guests from out of town, plan hotel rooms in the city, as the brewery hall does not offer bedrooms.
To start a request, contact the brewery's event team by email at bierkultur@schleppe.at or by phone using the numbers on the official event page. Mention the date, the number of guests, the format and whether you want the arena, the hall or both.
