Everything about the Jugend & Beruf Wels
The Jugend & Beruf is Austria's largest careers information fair. It takes place at the Wels Exhibition Centre. Hotel Ploberger is just a few minutes' walk away – with garage, breakfast and quiet rooms in the centre.
Hotel, admission, parking and accommodation
What is the Jugend & Beruf?
The Jugend & Beruf is Austria's largest fair for career and training –
and for decades the most important point of orientation for young people facing decisions about their career and education.
Organised by the Chamber of Commerce of Upper Austria, it unites the entire spectrum of education and training under one roof: apprenticeships, secondary schools, universities, universities of applied sciences and specialist training.
Numerous exhibitors from business, education and public institutions present their training paths in the exhibition halls and offer personal advice on career choice, apprenticeships and study options.
The range extends from
apprenticeships in crafts, retail, healthcare, industry and tourism through to secondary schools, university study and specialist training.
This makes the Jugend & Beruf relevant to young people, parents and teachers alike.
What can I expect at the Jugend & Beruf?
A remarkable feature is the hands-on character of the fair: in live workshops, young people can experience professions directly, try them out and talk to apprentices and trainers.
The on-site fair is complemented by the digital DIGI fair – a digital twin where all exhibitors remain present year-round and where young people can prepare for their visit in advance, including in class.
For school groups and families from further afield – for example from other regions of Upper Austria, from Lower Austria, Styria or Bavaria – an overnight stay in the centre of Wels can be worthwhile, to ease the journey and allow more time at the fair.
What's on at the Jugend & Beruf?
A key part of the experience is the extensive programme of talks and advice around career orientation, applications and training paths.
Experts from business and education provide insight into professions, requirements and future prospects – valuable support for the decision about the next educational step.
Features such as an application-photo corner and interactive hands-on stations make the visit especially tangible and practical for young people.
Opening hours of the Jugend & Beruf
The Jugend & Beruf runs over several fair days at the Wels Exhibition Centre.
The exact dates and daily opening hours of the current edition are published by the organiser on the official website.
As the fair extends across several halls with a very broad range of exhibitors, allow plenty of time for a complete overview. Anyone travelling from further afield is best advised to plan a stay with an overnight and to stay centrally, so the journeys to the fair remain short.
Tickets and admission
Admission to the Jugend & Beruf is free.
This means the fair is freely accessible without registration for young people, parents, school groups and all interested visitors.
Current information on directions, school-group registration and the programme is published by the organiser on the official website.
Getting to the Jugend & Beruf
By car
Wels lies directly on the A1 Western Motorway and is easy to reach from Vienna, Salzburg, Linz and Munich.
By train
Wels station is one of Austria's most important railway hubs.
From there, visitors reach the city centre and the event areas within a few minutes.
By plane
Linz Airport is around 20 minutes from Wels and offers good connections for international guests.
Parking at the Wels Exhibition Centre
Visitors benefit from numerous parking options in Wels.
Garage at Hotel Ploberger
Guests staying at Hotel Ploberger enjoy a particular advantage:
The public car park at Kaiser-Josef-Platz connects directly to the hotel.
The car can stay there while you travel to the fair comfortably on foot or by the public transport that runs from Kaiser-Josef-Platz towards the exhibition grounds.
Exhibition car parks
During the Jugend & Beruf, exhibition car parks are available around the grounds.
As many school groups and families arrive, an early arrival or the use of public transport is recommended, as traffic volumes are high.
City-centre location
Thanks to the hotel's central location, many routes can be covered comfortably on foot.
The Jugend & Beruf with your dog
Some visitors would like to bring their dog.
At the Jugend & Beruf, dogs are permitted with a muzzle and lead.
As the fair is visited by many young people and school groups, particular care is required when handling your dog. The organiser's current rules on lead requirements and access should be checked briefly on the official website before your visit.
If you arrive with a dog, Hotel Ploberger is a good choice: dogs are warmly welcome on request.
This makes it easy to combine the fair with a stay in the centre of Wels – with short distances and green spaces nearby for the daily walks.
The Jugend & Beruf with children and teenagers
The Jugend & Beruf is tailored precisely to young people – it is the ideal place to discover interests and talents.
With live workshops, hands-on stations and personal exchange with apprentices and trainers, there is plenty for young visitors to experience and try out.
For families who arrive together, the fair offers a valuable day around future careers as well.
For the stay in Wels, the central location of Hotel Ploberger is an advantage: short distances, no long drives and a quiet retreat after an eventful day at the fair.
Where to stay during the Jugend & Beruf?
For families and school groups travelling from further afield, the choice of accommodation makes the difference.
A central location in the Wels old town brings several advantages:
- short distances between hotel,
- fair and city centre,
- restaurants and cafés within walking distance for the evening,
- no daily search for parking at the grounds and
- a relaxed wind-down after a long fair day.
For exhibitors and stand staff who are on site for the entire duration of the fair, a central, quiet place to stay is ideal too –
and ensures a restful start to the next fair day. After an intensive day at the Jugend & Beruf, the breakfast at Hotel Ploberger is a relaxed start the next morning before heading back to the fair.
Hotel Ploberger – 8 minutes' walk to the Jugend & Beruf
Hotel Ploberger is only around 650 metres from the event areas.
Most areas of the Wels Exhibition Centre can be reached in about 8 minutes on foot.
If you prefer public transport, there is a connection running directly from Kaiser-Josef-Platz towards the fair.
As a family-run house in its fourth generation, the hotel is a place where families, exhibitors and trade visitors recover after an intensive day at the fair. The quiet, air-conditioned rooms sit in the middle of the city yet sheltered from the bustle. The sauna and fitness area invites you to recharge after a long day, and the generous breakfast buffet with regional products can be enjoyed in the garden on request.
Your advantages at a glance:
- quiet, air-conditioned rooms in the heart of Wels
- generous breakfast buffet with regional products – in the garden on request
- sauna and fitness area for recovery
- public car park with direct lift access to the hotel
- 24-hour access to the hotel
- free Wi-Fi throughout the house
- restaurants, cafés and the Wels old town right outside the door
After a day among advice, talks and live workshops, guests enjoy the calm of the house while still reaching everything important on foot.
For business travellers who visit Wels regularly, Hotel Ploberger – for example as a seminar hotel in Wels – is a familiar address too.
What are FAQs about the Jugend & Beruf in Wels?
What is the Jugend & Beruf?
The Jugend & Beruf is Austria's largest careers information fair. It takes place at the Wels Exhibition Centre and provides information on apprenticeships, secondary schools, university study and specialist training.
When does the Jugend & Beruf take place?
The fair is held annually in autumn over several days. The current dates are published by the organiser on the official website.
Where does the Jugend & Beruf take place?
At the Wels Exhibition Centre in Upper Austria.
How much is admission?
Admission to the Jugend & Beruf is free. The fair is freely accessible without registration for young people, parents and school groups.
Who organises the Jugend & Beruf?
The fair is organised by the Chamber of Commerce of Upper Austria.
Who is the fair for?
For young people facing decisions about career and education, their parents, as well as teachers and school groups.
What is the DIGI fair?
The DIGI fair is the digital twin of the Jugend & Beruf, where all exhibitors are present year-round and where young people can inform themselves before their visit.
How many halls does the Jugend & Beruf have?
The fair extends across several halls of the Wels Exhibition Centre.
How far is Hotel Ploberger from the exhibition centre?
Just a few minutes' walk. Alternatively, public transport runs from Kaiser-Josef-Platz towards the exhibition grounds.
Is parking available?
Yes. The public car park at Kaiser-Josef-Platz, with lift access to the hotel, is right by the hotel. The exhibition car parks are also available at the grounds.
Can I arrive by train?
Yes. Wels station is an important hub; during the fair there are direct public connections to the exhibition grounds.
Which hotels are near the Wels Exhibition Centre?
Hotel Ploberger is centrally located in the Wels old town, just a few minutes' walk from the exhibition grounds, which makes it particularly well placed for fair visitors.
Which restaurants are nearby?
Hotel Ploberger is in the middle of the Wels old town – restaurants, cafés and bars are within a few minutes' walk.
Can I bring my dog?
At the Jugend & Beruf, dogs are permitted with a muzzle and lead; the organiser's rules apply. At Hotel Ploberger, dogs are welcome on request.
Is the Jugend & Beruf accessible?
The grounds of the Wels Exhibition Centre are designed with accessibility in mind. Current information is published by the organiser on the official website.
Is it suitable for a multi-day visit?
For travelling families, school groups and exhibitors, an overnight stay can be worthwhile to make the journey and the fair visit more relaxed.
Are there charging points for electric cars?
Charging options are available at Hotel Ploberger. It is best to ask the hotel directly for details.