Klagenfurt allows you to combine vacation with business. Many of those who witnessed the lovely turquoise blue Lake Wörthersee first-hand would like to stay here forever. Thanks to the initiative of Wirtschaftskammer Kärnten (Klagenfurt District Office) and Tourismusregion Klagenfurt am Wörthersee this dream can now become a reality.
With "working between alps and sea" we help entrepreneurs get settled into their new life in Klagenfurt. After all, here in Klagenfurt you find everything you need to create a professional setup and be succcessful: Check out one of the city’s many Coworking Spaces if you need a place to work on short notice. Another very special highlight you should not miss out on is the so-called BUSINESSBEACH. Here you sit with your laptop right next to the lake, making use of its modern office equipment. Anyone who needs more than just a seat and a desk will find what they are looking for at the MAKERSPACE Carinthia. The machinery that you can rent there makes any self-made entrepreneur jump for joy.
You are already one step ahead and want to test your business idea within your target group before you launch? Then you’re going to love our Pop-up Stores. A lively community with numerous events offer you a chance to network with like-minded people. On top of that, we will help you find the ideal accommodation for your stay in Klagenfurt.
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In 2011, Christiane Holzinger launched her own tax consulting firm, and she has been working successfully ever since. As a tax accountant she advises clients on key business management issues, plus she’s always there for them when they need her, enabling clients to concentrate on their core business activities. Read on to find out why Christiane decided to set up and run a successful business right here in Klagenfurt:
„I work where others spend their holidays!"
Klagenfurt is the perfect place to combine work and leisure.
Gentle mountains. Clear lakes. And the ocean. How marvelous to live in a place where all this is within reach. Not to mention the fact that Italy, Slovenia and Croatia are just a few hours' drive away. So it’s always worthwhile making a day trip to the beach. As you can see, I actually take advantage of the recreational opportunities that "Klagenfornia" has to offer, while being internationally active at the same time. Take, for example, my role as Federal Chairwoman of the Junior Chamber Austria, just to mention one. The thing is, having multiple roles to fill means having a busy schedule. It is part of my job to travel worldwide, yet I started off my international career here in Klagenfurt. Thanks to easily accessible airports, fast motorway connections and the international rail network, I can go to anywhere I want, anytime I want. Besides, in the digital age it is often no longer necessary to be physically present at meetings.
Klagenfurt has become a top location for ICT research and development.
Furthermore, we are increasingly emerging as THE hub for growth markets in Southern and Eastern Europe. It certainly helps that the ever-growing creative industries scene has the necessary entrepreneurial spirit. Klagenfurt – probably the best city in the world – offers the opportunity to work hard in peace and quiet in a unique environment, promoting a healthy work-life balance. For me, that’s the best way to be successful both professionally and privately. I love to start my day at the lake in summer and visit nearby ski slopes in winter. Long story short, after hard and stressful days both here and abroad, there's no better place than Klagenfurt to get away from it all.
Embrace diversity and let your creativity flow. Surrounded by the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, Klagenfurt is at the heart of three different cultures. This very special feature opens up unique creative potential. A lively exchange and various initiatives ensure that both people and economies grow closer together. This in turn leads to interesting market opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Come to Klagenfurt and you won’t waste your time sitting in traffic, or looking for a parking space anymore! In other words, this city and its unique flair is the perfect way to get more out of life. Let's assume that short distances will help you save up to one and a half hours per day. This means you would manage to save an entire week a month, give or take. And of course this extra time can be put to good use on other important money-making initiatives or even your leisure time activities. Yet this unmatched quality of work life balance offers more than just entertainment for young party animals. Klagenfurt inspires all people who love nature, the southern spirit, short distances and spending quality time with their loved ones.
While some rest on the laurels of previous generations, we are just getting started. Nicknamed the Berlin of the South, this place will surprise you with creative entrepreneurs and a dynamic start-up scene. But there’s more: Innovative formats foster cooperation between large and small companies. It will take you a little over an hour to reach other agglomerations such as Graz (Koralm Tunnel), Ljubljana and Udine, expanding your entrepreneurial reach in no time.
Located at the shore of one of the most beautiful lakes in Austria, the BUSINESSBEACH at the Lido Maria Loretto guarantees work-life balance for both established and rising entrepreneurs. There are plenty of laptop desks, seats, lockers, power outlets and, of course, free WiFi available to make your life easier. Now get ready to find your new favorite place to work, with a gorgeous lake right outside the window! And while you’re at it, why not make contacts with other fellow entrepreneurs and potential future partners?
You want to know exactly what help is available to you and how we are going to assist you with starting your business in Klagenfurt? Looking for workplace flexibility? Need work equipment and machinery to implement your great business idea? You want to know more about specific funding opportunities that help you facilitate the long-term settlement into Carinthian society? We will be happy to answer your questions!