Gassner Gastronomie

What Gassner Gastronomie does

Gassner Gastronomie Betriebe is a third-generation, family-owned hospitality group headquartered in Salzburg, Austria. Founded circa 1975 by Josef Gassner sen. as a food market in Grödig/Fürstenbrunn, the company has grown to nine establishments across Salzburg and Linz comprising event locations (Schlossrestaurant Hellbrunn, Stiegl-Keller, Stiegl-Klosterhof, Schlosswirt zu Anif), traditional restaurants and breweries (Die Weisse, WIFF im WIFI, Das ZoO at Salzburg Zoo), seasonal Advent markets (Hellbrunner Adventzauber, Winterzauber Linz), a 30-room Biedermeier hotel, a holiday farm (Jagerbauerngut), a vertically integrated beef farm (Gassner Farm), and an external catering arm (Gassner Catering / House of Fine Catering). Current ownership and operations are led by the second-generation brothers Josef Gassner jun., Stephan Gassner, and Dominic Gassner, alongside dedicated operations managers at each venue. The company has no external shareholders and no disclosed funding rounds.

The business generates revenue through five primary streams: restaurant dining across seven venues, event hosting and catering (corporate events, weddings, seminars, and large-scale off-premise catering such as the 15+ year recurring Leonidas Sports Gala for up to 800 guests), hotel and holiday accommodations (Schlosswirt zu Anif, Jagerbauerngut), seasonal Advent markets, and online gift-voucher sales distributed across all locations. Pricing is a mix of unit-priced group packages (e.g., €380 Sprudelgaudi for 8 guests), bespoke multi-year event contracts for weddings and corporate clients, and per-room/per-night hotel rates. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer via walk-ins, event inquiries, and wedding consultations, supplemented by industry partnerships (Salzburg Convention Office, Stiegl Brewery) and referral networks of florists, musicians, photographers, and technical specialists.

The operating model is built on heritage properties (the 400-year-old Schlosswirt, palace-grounds venues), regional supplier relationships, in-house kitchen expertise recognized by Falstaff and Gault&Millau, and cross-venue event solutions. Distribution is regional (Salzburg and Linz only), with no international footprint or digital platform beyond the corporate website and online gift-voucher storefront. The company is privately held and does not disclose financial figures.

Name

Gassner Gastronomie

Legal name

Gassner Gastronomie Betriebe

Website

https://gassner-gastronomie.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gassner Gastronomie is a third-generation, family-owned Salzburg hospitality group operating nine restaurants, breweries, event venues, a 30-room hotel, Advent markets, and a catering arm across Salzburg and Linz, Austria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Event Catering Services

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAFACAI

Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

SECONDARYTHAGADAG

Gastronomy & Wine-Focused Boutique Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Boutique & Lifestyle Hotels

SECONDARYTHAFAEAB

Pubs & Gastropubs

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Bars, Pubs & Nightlife Venues

Keywords

• Hospitality services
• Event catering
• Restaurant operations
• Hotel accommodations
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Salzburg, Salzburg

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Revenue from multiple restaurant locations including fine dining, traditional tavern cuisine, and casual dining experiences at Die Weisse, Stiegl-Keller, Schlossrestaurant Hellbrunn, Schlosswirt zu Anif, WIFF restaurant, and Das ZoO.
2. Event Hosting & Catering: Revenue from hosting corporate events, weddings, seminars, Christmas parties, and large-scale catering operations including the annual Leonidas Sports Gala serving up to 800 guests.
3. Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from the Biedermeier hotel at Schlosswirt zu Anif with 30 individually styled rooms.
4. Advent Markets: Revenue from Hellbrunner Adventzauber and Winterzauber at Stiegl-Klosterhof Linz seasonal Christmas markets.
5. Gift Vouchers: Online gift voucher sales across all Gassner establishments.
6. Holiday Accommodations: Revenue from Jagerbauerngut vacation rental property in Tenneck near Werfen.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gassner Gastronomie is a third-generation family hospitality company operating nine distinct establishments across Salzburg and Linz, Austria. Core offerings include restaurant dining, a 30-room Biedermeier hotel, four event venues for weddings, corporate events and seminars, two seasonal Christmas markets, a vacation farm, an in-house farm supplying premium beef, and a full-service catering operation serving events up to 800 guests.

Product overview

Gassner Gastronomie is a traditional Salzburg-based family hospitality company now in its third generation, operating nine establishments across Salzburg and Linz. The portfolio comprises four core event locations (Schlossrestaurant Hellbrunn, Schlosswirt zu Anif, Stiegl-Keller, Stiegl-Klosterhof), four dining venues (Die Weisse, Das ZoO, WIFF, Gassner Farm), two Christmas markets (Hellbrunner Adventzauber, Winterzauber at Klosterhof), one holiday accommodation (Jagerbauerngut), and a comprehensive catering service. The company offers fine dining, hotel accommodations, event venues, wedding planning, seminar facilities, and catering services. A notable vertical integration is the Gassner Farm supplying premium beef to all restaurants, ensuring quality control from animal welfare through to plate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schlossrestaurant Hellbrunn Fine dining restaurant and event location situated within the historic Schloss Hellbrunn palace grounds in Salzburg. Offers wedding celebrations, corporate events, brunch, and festive celebrations in an elegant baroque palace setting with famous trick water fountains.
• Schlosswirt zu Anif Four-star Biedermeier hotel and restaurant near Schloss Anif Palace in Anif, over 400 years old. Features traditional Austrian cuisine, game from the family's own hunt, seminar facilities, an ecological natural pool, and 30 individually decorated Biedermeier-style rooms. Recognized by Falstaff as most beautiful beer garden in Salzburg and Gault&Millau toque.
• Stiegl-Keller Salzburg

Quantifiable outcome

• Catering for events up to 800 guests (Leonidas Sports Gala)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stiegl BrewerycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 April 2026Official Stiegl partner for Independence Days of Austrian independent breweries. Gassner operates Stiegl-Keller and Stiegl-Klosterhof as Stiegl partner establishments, serving Stiegl beer specialties. The partnership highlights craftsmanship, living tradition, and independent beer culture.
• Salzburg Convention OfficecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Collaboration on #meetsalzburg networking events to present Gassner locations to event planners and MICE professionals. Participated in Rosewood Munich networking event with 60+ event professionals.
• Rosewood Munich HotelminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Host venue for #meetsalzburg networking event organized by Salzburg Convention Office where Gassner presented their event locations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Motel One Group: Austrian-founded multi-property hotel group with on-site food and beverage operations; broader scale and budget positioning, but operates in overlapping Salzburg/Linz hospitality landscape.
• Vienna House (by Wyndham): Austrian/Central European hotel group with on-site restaurants and event spaces; broader scope but similar combination of lodging, F&B, and MICE capabilities as Gassner.
• Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences: Austrian-headquartered multi-property hotel group with restaurants and event facilities; broader portfolio but overlapping hospitality, F&B, and event operations across Central Europe.
• Sodexo Austria: Large international facility and event services provider active in Austria; competes with Gassner Catering for corporate and event catering contracts.
• Aramark Northern Europe: Global contract catering and food services player operating institutional, corporate, and event catering; comparable to Gassner Catering's enterprise event and contract-catering arm at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Augustiner Klosterwirt: Historic Austrian brewery/restaurant and event venue in Salzburg combining traditional Austrian cuisine, beer garden, and large event capacity — close functional analog to Gassner's Stiegl-Keller and Stiegl-Klosterhof establishments.
• Stanglwirt: Family-owned Austrian luxury alpine hotel combining lodging, fine dining, event venues, and on-property farm/sourcing — same vertically integrated, multi-venue Austrian family hospitality model as Gassner.
• Hotel Sacher Salzburg: Iconic Salzburg luxury hotel and restaurant group operating within heritage buildings; directly comparable to Gassner's Schlosswirt zu Anif and Schlossrestaurant Hellbrunn in combining historic venue, fine dining, and event hosting in the Salzburg market.
• Kofler & Partner Catering: Austrian high-end catering and event company operating in Salzburg and surrounding region; competes head-to-head with Gassner Catering for premium corporate, wedding, and large-scale event work.
• Hotel & Restaurant Gösserbräu / Austrian Brewery Restaurants: Austrian brewery-restaurant concepts (e.g., Gösser) combining on-premise beer retail, tavern dining, and event rooms — directly comparable to Gassner's Stiegl-Keller, Stiegl-Klosterhof, and Die Weisse brewery restaurant operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gassner-gastronomie-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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