Handpan Retreat – September 2025

Viehhofen, Austria
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Summary

Immerse yourself in the world of the handpan. Learn the basics of how to express yourself playfully and easily with a handpan in just a few days. And all this in a fantastic setting, combined with yoga in the Salzburg mountains. Treat yourself to a break from your everyday life, learn a new instrument and recharge your batteries. No previous knowledge + no own instrument necessary.

Do you dream of it too? Having your own handpan and playing surrounded by beautiful nature? Immerse yourself in the world of the handpan without having to buy your own instrument? And in the dreamlike setting of the Austrian mountains?

And if you've been wondering how you can take your first steps without investing €1,000 - €3,000 for your first instrument? Then you're not alone and you've come to the right place!

In September, we're heading to Glemmtal: 4 days of handpan, yoga and meditation at brandgut - a lovingly renovated and run hotel in a secluded location on the mountain. A beginner's handpan course in the midst of picturesque nature. Immerse yourself in the magic of this special instrument. With mindful playing, inspiring exercises, a proven learning concept and plenty of time for yourself, you have the perfect environment to take your first steps with a new instrument. This is also just the right setting if you still have so many questions and would like to try out different handpans before you buy your first one.

~~ What makes this event special ~~

- Learn to play handpan - no previous knowledge necessary
- No own instrument necessary (can be rented for an extra charge)
- 4 days of wellness at Hotel brandgut
- You will learn according to the proven Malte Marten Method
- Handpans from the Patera or Yatao brand will be made available to you on request
- 4-day break with wellness in the mountains

~~ More info
This workshop is based on the D-Kurd. Please come with a D-Kurd 440Hz or borrow one.

If you do not have your own handpan in the D-Kurd tuning, you can borrow your rental pan for the days of the workshop, which you can then purchase at a reduced workshop price.

~~ No previous knowledge is necessary ~~
You will be introduced step by step to the handling and playing style. This workshop is ideal for anyone who has no experience with the handpan or only started a few months ago. We will cover the basics of the Malte Marten Method and teach you the tools for free playing.

No previous yoga experience is necessary for Alex's yoga classes either. Alex combines classic yoga classes with dynamic influences from Animal Flow to bring the playful aspect into the yoga practice. Be curious!

~~ Price ~~
The price is made up of i) the course fee, ii) your choice of room and iii) an optional rental fee for a handpan. The price is between 940 - 1.185 Euro.

Currently there are still double rooms available - the single rooms are already sold out.

~~ Things to know ~~
- You will receive two invoices after booking. The amount for the overnight stay is paid directly to the accommodation.
- The statutory local tax for the nights in the hotel is due on site. You simply pay this directly to the accommodation on arrival.
- You can travel from Salzburg by public transport free of charge and you will also receive the Viehhofen Sommercard.

Not included in the price:
- Drinks are to be paid for by yourself (except for brunch, where tea/coffee is included)
- The local tax (tourist tax) is paid on arrival at the hotel
- Your arrival and departure

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Wellness, Sauna, Relaxation, Meditation, Mindfulness, Handpan Workshops, Yoga Retreats, Hatha Yoga, Trekking, Hiking, Detox Retreats, Creative Retreats, Active Retreats
Date
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-21
Language(s)
German
Level
Advanced, Beginner
Group Size
9
Place
Viehhofen, Austria
Accommodation
not included
Catering
No meals
Types of food
Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Services

4 days of handpan lessons

Half board with brunch at 9 a.m., small snacks in the afternoon and dinner together at 6 p.m.

Daily yoga & meditation

Daily access to the hotel's wellness area

Individual 1-to-1 support from Alex and Lukas

Optional handpan rental (100€)

Learning according to the Malte Marten method

3 nights with a feel-good atmosphere at brandgut

Catering

Half board with brunch at 9 a.m., small snacks in the afternoon and dinner together at 6 p.m.

Vegan possible on request

sequence

Thursday (arrival)

15:00 - 17:00 Arrival
18:00 Dinner
20:00 Opening Circle with the first handpan sounds

Friday / Saturday

7:15-8:45 Yoga (Meditation, Pranayama, Hatha)
9:00-10:15 Brunch
11:00-13:00 Handpan workshop
13:00-17:00 Time for yourself (for a hike, to eat wellness food or to deepen your handpan practice) - snacks are available in the afternoon
17:00-18:00 Playing handpan (and time for questions)
18:00-19:30 Dinner
20:00 Evening program (spa area, yoga+sound journey or social gathering)

Sunday (departure)

7:15 Yoga (meditation, pranayama, hatha)
9:00 Brunch
11:30 Handpan final round
14:00 Official end

Arrival

Arrival by train:

You can get to Zell am See or Saalfelden by train without traffic jams and in an environmentally friendly way, where we will be happy to pick you up if you let us know your arrival time. During your stay with us, we will be happy to take you to the nearest cable car in Viehhofen or to the Schönleiten lift in Saalbach. For excursions, you can use the transport network and the Salzburg Transport route planner.

Arrival by car:

The easiest way to plan your route is with Google Maps.

Hotel brandgut
Stiegerniggstraße 42
5752 Viehhofen

The turn-off to the brandgut is one kilometer after the Gasthof Glemmerhof on the right-hand side. When you reach the sign for Viehhofen, you have already gone too far.

Stiegerniggstraße 42, 5752 Viehhofen, Salzburg, Austria

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 30 days before arrival.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

from 4 weeks before the start (August 19, 2025), there will be no refund. Unless the participant independently arranges a replacement, in which case 100% will be refunded.

Dates

from $1,137 / 4 Days

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