Ferry Porsche Congress Center, Zell am See

Ferry Porsche Congress Center is a modern event and cultural venue in an alpine resort setting, close to the lake, hotels, restaurants, and mountain transport. It is named after Ferry Porsche, the automotive pioneer behind Porsche sports cars, who had strong personal ties to the area and lived nearby until his death in 1998. The name gives the venue a local link, while its clean lines and functional design subtly echo Porsche’s engineering heritage.

The centre opened in 2007 after a 14-month construction period and was designed for high flexibility. Its eight halls can be reshaped with mobile walls for workshops, conferences, or large events of up to about 1,200 guests. The centre also combines 2,100 square meters of indoor space with an 800-square-meter panoramic terrace, while smaller “Blue Box” rooms support breakout sessions.

For tourists, the Ferry Porsche Congress Center is worth checking for concerts, festivals, conferences, exhibitions, lectures, and major sports-related events. It also supports major events such as the regional Ironman 70.3 race. The centre promotes Green Meetings, uses regional organic catering where possible, and is easy to reach by public transport.