Krems an der Donau, located approximately one hour from Vienna International Airport, is a historic town at the gateway to the Wachau region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its long-standing cultural heritage, vibrant academic environment, and close connection to the surrounding natural landscapes, Krems offers an inspiring setting for exchange and reflection.
Embedded in a region known for its vineyards, forests, and scenic beauty along the Danube, Krems provides opportunities to experience nature as a space for recreation, well-being, and learning. The nearby therapeutic forest at Stift Göttweig—Austria’s first officially certified Heilwald—highlights the region’s growing commitment to nature-based health approaches.
Combining tradition with innovation, Krems brings together historical charm, contemporary research, and a strong focus on sustainability, making it an ideal location for an international congress dedicated to forest therapy, health, and well-being.
The Heilwald Stift Göttweig, located near Krems in the Wachau region, is Austria’s first officially certified healing forest. Developed in close collaboration with health experts, it offers a carefully designed natural environment that combines movement, mindfulness, and relaxation. Spanning around 53 hectares, the forest integrates evidence-based health approaches with the region’s ecological and spiritual heritage, providing a unique space for prevention, well-being, and regeneration.
The congress will take place at the modern campus of IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, located in the heart of Krems an der Donau. Building G1 offers contemporary lecture halls and conference facilities, providing an ideal environment for academic exchange, discussion, and networking.
Situated at the gateway to the Wachau region, the venue combines a professional academic setting with close proximity to vineyards, forests, and the Danube landscape, creating a unique atmosphere for an international congress on forest therapy, health, and well-being.
Information on sustainable travel to the IMC Campus Krems is available via the button below.
We warmly encourage you to stay in Krems or the surrounding Wachau region and enjoy its unique atmosphere. For congress participants, a number of rooms have been reserved at selected partner hotels at special rates.
We recommend booking early to secure your preferred accommodation.
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