52 RUNS – The Story Behind scalaria

From the early days to the world stage at Wolfgangsee: Peter Gastberger in conversation with Rudolf Körber

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What does it take to build an event venue like scalaria, to evolve it over many years, and to continually reinvent what it can be?

In the 28th episode of the 52 RUNS podcast, Peter Gastberger, founder and owner of scalaria at Lake Wolfgang, sits down with host Rudolf Körber to talk about his journey as an entrepreneur and the story behind a place that has become known far beyond the shores of Lake Wolfgang.

The conversation takes us back to the early days: Peter Gastberger’s first steps as an entrepreneur, the people who accompanied and inspired him along the way, and the developments that have shaped scalaria as an event venue. The influence of Red Bull on the evolution of the venue is also part of the conversation.

From the very beginning, the vision was to see scalaria as more than simply a hotel or event venue – but as a stage for encounters, ideas and extraordinary experiences. What began as a place on the shores of Lake Wolfgang has evolved into an exceptional event resort, bringing together companies, brands and people from a wide range of industries and backgrounds.

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Over the years, scalaria has welcomed numerous international personalities, including John Travolta, Morgan Freeman, Sir Richard Branson and Niki Lauda. Each of them has become part of the story of scalaria and its evolution into a unique event venue at Lake Wolfgang.

But this journey is about more than the big moments. In his conversation with Rudolf Körber, Peter Gastberger also speaks openly about the challenges of entrepreneurship, difficult decisions and personal boundaries. Pursuing a vision does not mean that every step is easy. These experiences have shaped his journey as an entrepreneur and sharpened his understanding of what truly matters when it comes to evolving scalaria.

Today, scalaria at Lake Wolfgang brings together events, business, hospitality and extraordinary encounters. At the same time, its development remains an ongoing process: preserving what works, embracing what is new, and continually asking what an event venue can deliver and make possible in the future.

The 28th episode of 52 RUNS offers a personal look behind the scenes – exploring the story of scalaria, the entrepreneurial decisions behind its development, and the people and experiences that have shaped this unique place at Lake Wolfgang.

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Listen now and discover the story behind scalaria.

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